One of the biggest problems to afflict air conditioners is short cycling. This is when your air conditioner keeps turning itself on and off every few minutes. While this may seem more annoying than dangerous, it can actually cause catastrophic damage to the system if allowed to continue for a length of time.
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Why Your Air Conditioner Might be Short Cycling
Monday, June 15th, 2015How Duct Sealing Will Improve Your Air Conditioner Efficiency
Monday, May 25th, 2015We’re just on the edge of summer, and more and more people are starting to run their air conditioners on a day-to-day basis. Most people probably made sure that their air conditioners were in good repair before the summer started. Maybe some even scheduled some preventive maintenance to make sure. What about the ducts, though? You probably haven’t thought about it, but the ducts in your home are just as important to keeping your air conditioner running efficiently as the system itself. Read on to find out more about how poor duct condition affects air conditioning, and how duct sealing can help improve it.
Air Conditioning Problems to Be Aware Of
Monday, May 4th, 2015With the days starting to warm up, it is important to keep an eye on your air conditioner. Problems with the system are more likely to develop during times of increased stress, like during summer. The better able you are to recognize signs of an issue, the faster you’ll be able to get the problem fixed and the better off your air conditioner will be. Let’s take a look at some of the common air conditioning problems that you need to be aware of this summer.
3 Causes of Air Conditioning Condenser Problems
Friday, May 2nd, 2014Central air conditioning systems consist of two separate units, one located inside your home, and the other located outside. The outside unit is called the condenser because it is where condensation occurs to release heat to the outdoors. The condenser houses the compressor, a blower fan, and the condenser coil, as well as motors and capacitors to supply power to the components.
If the condenser develops malfunctions, it will severely damage or even stop the air conditioner’s ability to cool down a house. If you suspect that trouble with the condenser is affecting your home’s AC, call for professional air conditioning repair in Chicago, IL right away. If left without attention, malfunctions in the condenser will grow worse and may even threaten to cause catastrophic compressor failure.
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3 reasons for condenser problems
- Outside debris: Because the condenser is located outside a house, it can sometimes suffer damage because from debris—stones, gravel, leaves, sticks—getting inside it. (You should always keep the area around the condenser as clear as possible to reduce the chance of this happening.) Any outside object that enters the condenser cabinet can cause damage to the motors, the fan blades, and the fan belt, impairing condenser operation.
- Leaking refrigerant: The condenser connects to the indoor evaporator through a line that circulates the vital refrigerant between the two units to carry out heat exchange. But if the refrigerant line develops leaks, it puts the entire system in jeopardy. Refrigerant leaks can also occur along the condenser coil or at the connections to the compressor. If you notice a drop in cooling power from your AC, hear a hissing noise from the condenser, or notice frost along the unit, call for repairs immediately.
- Electrical failures: Electricity powers the motors inside the condenser that operate the fan and the compressor. Malfunctions with the electrical relays, capacitors, or the wiring inside the motors can cause these crucial components to stop working and lower or completely stop the cooling process. The compressor failing to turn on is often an electrical issue, as is fan failure. Professional technicians will need to handle diagnosing the electrical problems that are affecting the compressor.
Air conditioners need highly trained technicians to repair them when they malfunction. Do not open up the condenser’s cabinet and try to evaluate and fix problems on your own; you will most likely make the problem worse. Instead, call Shavitz Heating & Air Conditioning for skilled air conditioning repair in Chicago, IL today. We are ready with 24-hour emergency service.
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