Familiar Problems With Air Conditioning Systems

Just like servicing your car, your air conditioning system needs to be serviced too, just not as often as a vehicle. 93% of all breakdowns can be prevented by having routine maintenance done on your system. This will keep it running well and efficient. Below are a few of the most common problems people experience with their air conditioning system.

• Inadequate maintenance- If your air conditioners coils and filters are dirty, the system will not perform right and may cause the compressor or fans to fail sooner than expected. Dirty filters are a common problem, this can be fixed easily by replacing the old one with a new filter. Changing filters regularly are important in keeping your drain lines clean. Filters that are dirty let dust and other particles in the system, all the particles will build up and can block that drainage system.
• Drainage Difficulties- It can be very humid in Florida, this humidity can cause the drain to become clogged and not drain properly. Be sure to check the drain when the humidity level is high. Some drains may not drain properly if it is not mounted level. Clogged drains are one of the most common problems with an AC system. When your AC cools your home, it makes condensation. This moisture travels through a drainage system and that drain must not be clogged. If this does become clogged the water will fill up the drain pan and when it overflows it can damage your home. The drain must be properly placed to work correctly.
• Electric Control Breakdown- The controls to the fan and the compressor can wear out, especially when your AC system turns on and off many times throughout the day. This also happens when your air conditioning system is too big for your home. Wires and terminals can also corrode, electrical connections should be analyzed.
• Refrigerant Leaks- If your AC system has low refrigerant, it was not filled properly at installation or it has a leak. If your system has a refrigerant leak, adding refrigerant will not fix the problem. A trained professional should fix your leak, test and add the proper amount of refrigerant. Performance and efficiency will be at the highest level when the refrigerant is matched correctly will the manufacturer’s specifications. These leaks can be bad for the environment.