It’s true that many people can live without modern air conditioning. Indeed, humans have lived without modern air conditioning for millennia. However, as the earth warms, air conditioning is becoming more than a convenience or a luxury. For millions, keeping cool in the heat of summer is a necessity because heat kills more people than any other weather phenomenon.
Your own air conditioner should work easily and respond well to instructions from your thermostat. It’s good practice to have an HVAC specialist check your air conditioning just before the cooling season. This allows them to find and troubleshoot any small problems before those problems become large and expensive to fix.
On your end, you’ll need to change the standard filters of your AC system every three months or so. You may need to change them more often if you have a smoker, a person with respiratory problems or allergies or pets in your house. It’s extremely important to do this small, inexpensive maintenance since filthy filters make your HVAC system work harder, make it less efficient, raise your energy bills, and shorten its working life. Changing your air conditioner’s filter, hosing down your outdoor condenser, keeping it clear of debris, nor cleaning out the drip pan when it’s needed should be hassles.
When Your Air Conditioner Is Constant Trouble
You know when your air conditioner starts to become constant trouble. This is when you have to keep calling the HVAC technician to take a look at it. The reasons why are varied and include:
- Short cycling when the AC keeps shutting off and turning back on
- Not blowing cool air
- Not blowing any air at all
- Condenser coils freezing
- Making weird noises such as shrieks, buzzes, or rattles
- Emitting bad smells
- Leaking water or another fluid
- Spiking in energy bills
- Uncomfortably humid rooms
- AC not turning on at all
- AC continually running
Some of these problems can be solved by you. For example, if your AC keeps running without a break, it may be that you’ve set your thermostat too low. The reason for the AC not coming on at all may be that the circuit in the electrical panel tripped for some reason. However, other problems need the attention of an HVAC professional.
Call Us if Your AC Is Giving You Problems
Your air conditioner should cool down the rooms of your home without calling too much attention to itself. If it’s acting up and needs servicing, don’t hesitate to call our HVAC technicians at Marshall Services of Skippack, PA, about our maintenance plans.