Professional Air Conditioner Services in Reading

Things To Know When Considering AC Repairs

Nobody ever wants to deal with a scorching house with a broken air conditioner. You might feel like you can fix it yourself. However, keep in mind that a professional will have all of the parts needed to make the fix. Additionally, hiring a professional will save time and your repair will be handled correctly. Knowing what needs to be handled by a trained technician can help you save your sanity and your time. The following tips talk about some of common central air conditioning repair we see.

Is There Power To The House?

Sometimes, our technicians are called to a house that has no electricity. In these situations, individuals are embarrassed. Also, they are not happy when they get charged for a service call. Make certain that you have electrical power to your air conditioning unit prior to calling for a repair.

Rapidly Growing Electric Expenses

Does it seem like your energy expenses are constantly on the rise? Does each summer season bring shocking cooling bills? It is normal to have utility bills increase as a result of inflation, however these increases should not be excessive. If your energy bills seem to be out of control, the odds are high that your air conditioning system is at least partly culpable.

Unequal Cooling

Do you tend to prefer staying in one particular room or area of the home because it seems to stay a lot cooler? Are there rooms in your home that don't seem to get cool at all? Uneven cooling is a clear sign of inefficient air conditioner operation. It is true that direct sunlight and second-story areas tend to be hotter than other sections of the home. However, a proficient central air conditioning system should still be able to make them enjoyable.

Frequent Cycling On And Off

A cooling system that continuously cycles on and off is not typical. In fact, this can trigger damage to your air conditioner. It is recommended that the system be switched off while waiting on a repair. This is to prevent other components from being damaged. Typically this situation is caused by a faulty control board or relay problem.

The Air Conditioner Makes Unusual Noises When It Runs

Of the various strange sounds an AC can make, rattling is among the most common. We have often make service calls for rattling air conditioning. If you start hearing your air conditioner 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.

Other sources of sound problems are loose panels. This is the simplest explanation for a rattling sound. In certain cases the panels on the cabinet housing the condenser or the evaporator will become dislodged as a result of screws that have worked loose or weren't screwed tight enough after the panel was opened. Before taking into consideration other issues, make sure the panels are secure.

Loose dirt and debris in the unit can make strange sounds. The unit should be kept as clean 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 service should be called as soon as possible. Debris can damage air conditioning components. Therefore, it is smart to find out how the debris got inside to stop it from occurring again.