Spring
has just started, but the first signs of summer can already be felt
in some parts of the country due to climate change. This signals the
need for you to crank up your air conditioning unit as temperatures
start to rise. Here are some common AC maintenance issues you should
watch out for and promptly address.
Low
Refrigerant Levels
The
refrigerant is responsible for absorbing heat from the air going out
of your AC into your home. The logic is simple: If your AC is low on
refrigerant, it won’t produce enough cool air. If your home remains
warm even when the AC is on full blast, consider checking the amount
of refrigerant and refilling the unit when necessary.
Faulty
Fan
If
the refrigerant absorbs the heat, the heat pump compresses it to
allow the heat to be discharged. The discharged heat is then blown
outside your house through the fan. If the fan is not functioning
properly, heat can be trapped inside the system and cause the
compressor to overheat.
Frozen
Coil
The
cool air coming out of an AC is not enough to actually ice up a glass
of water on your table. However, in concentrated amounts, it can
cause ice to form in the coils of the AC. This happens when the cool
air cannot freely pass due to the thick deposit of dust in the
filter.
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