Professional Air Conditioner Services in Erie

Things To Know When Considering Air Conditioning Repairs

Having a broken air conditioner in hot, humid weather is the last thing that you want to deal with. In this situation you might be tempted to trying to repair the AC yourself. However, keep in mind that a HVAC repairman will have all of the parts needed to make the repair. Additionally, hiring a professional will save time and your repair will be handled correctly. Understanding what needs to be handled by a trained repairman can help you save your sanity and your time. Below is a list of typical air conditioning repairs that our technicians run across all of the time.

Does Your House Or Air Conditioner Have Power?

Many times, our technicians are dispatched to a house that has no electricity. This is embarrassing and it causes some bad feelings when the repairman wants to collect payment for a service call just to say, "Call us back when the power comes on." To avoid this situation, make sure to check that your air conditioner has electricity.

Increasing Electrical Bills

Does it seem like your electricity expenses are constantly rising? Does each summer season bring monstrous cooling bills? It is normal to have electrical bills increase due to inflation, however these increase should not be too much. Heating and cooling bills are a major component of most family's budget. However if these bills grow excessively, it could be indicator that your HVAC system will need to be replaced.

Hot And Cold Spots In The House

Do hot spots in your house motivate you to stay in different parts of the home given that they are more comfortable? Are there rooms in your home that don't seem to get cool whatsoever? Uneven cooling is a clear sign of inefficient air conditioner operation. It is true that direct sunlight and second-story areas have the tendency to be hotter than other parts of the home. However, an efficient air conditioning system should still be able to make them comfortable.

Frequent Cycling On And Off

An air conditioner or heat pump that is cycling off and quickly back on or cycling off and on every 10 seconds is abnormal and is likely to damage the equipment. To reduce further damage, we recommend that the air conditioner be turned off. Frequently this issue is caused by a faulty control board or relay problem.

Strange Sounds Come From Your Air Conditioner

Of the different strange sounds an AC can make, rattling is among the most common. We have often make repair calls for rattling air conditioning. If you start hearing your air conditioning rattle, contact us, and we will get right out to you to uncover what the trouble is and fix it before it grows into bigger trouble.

Loose panels on the air handler can also create sounds. This is the simplest explanation for a rattling sound. At times the panels on the cabinet housing the condenser or the evaporator will become dislodged because of screws that have worked loose or weren't screwed tight enough after the panel was opened. Before thinking about other issues, make sure the panels are secure.

Debris also causes strange noises. The hvac cabinet should be as well-kept as possible. But if the air filter becomes clogged, or the outdoor unit does not have a clear area around it, then dirt, gravel, leaves, sticks, and other small items can enter the cabinet and start getting knocked around. When this happens, a repair should be called asap. Dirt and loose debris can be very damaging. The best strategy is to clean the debris and to prevent future issues by cleaning up the exterior space.