How To Know Your Air Conditioner Needs A Repair Now

If the temperature is rising and your air conditioner isn't cooling as it should, you may need an emergency air conditioner repair. Here are some signs that you need to make a call now.

Frozen Coils

Your AC is supposed to get cold, but it shouldn't get so cold that you see ice around it. If you notice any signs of frost, turn off the system and let it warm up before turning it back on.

There can be a number of causes of freezing. Sometimes, you just need to change your filters. Other times, it's a sign of a serious mechanical problem.

Warm Air

If your system is blowing out warm air, then there might be a problem with your compressor or your system might be low on refrigerant. There are no quick fixes you can try when your air conditioner is blowing warm air.

Continuing to run it before you have it fixed could cause long-term damage. You also probably don't want to keep blowing warm air into your home when you're trying to run your air conditioner to get cool.

High Indoor Humidity

Air conditioning systems control the temperature inside your house, but they also help reduce the amount of moisture in your home. Too much moisture can cause mold growth. You should call an AC repair company as soon as possible if you notice excessive sweating or dampness on your skin or your belongings.

A normally functioning air conditioner will automatically keep humidity levels down. The only thing that you can try on your own is to turn the temperature down so your AC runs more if you've had cooler weather and it's barely been running.

Frequent Cycling

Your air conditioner cycles regularly to maintain the set temperature. You should be aware of this because it's common to hear an air conditioning unit turn on and off every few minutes. However, if your air conditioner cycles much more frequently than usual, runs shorter cycles, or turns off right after cycling on, it may need repair.

Too frequent cycling can cause your AC to wear out prematurely, so it's definitely something you want to get checked out. Often, one of the parts inside of your air conditioner has gone bad. It's usually a quick fix, but if you don't address it soon, it may cause additional damage.

To schedule an emergency air conditioner repair, contact a local HVAC company today.

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