Hello World! Welcome Friends! No one likes coughing up that extra cash for hefty repairs or spend the summer running after technicians to get the cooling units fixed. Air conditioners are prone to repairs if proper maintenance is not a priority. It is frustrating to know that your air conditioner is not in working condition, especially at the start of hell-like summers. It is more galling to know the root of the problem was just plain negligence.
Truthfully, many homeowners do not recognize the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring routines till a serious repair problem occurs. Hiring an expert team of technicians for maintenance services will help sustain longer life for your residential or industrial air conditioning systems, as well as proving to be cheaper in the longer run. Be one step ahead of any surprises as this article highlights three common careless behaviors resulting in serious implications:
1. Ignoring Dirty Coils and Filters
It is a popular mistake to not think much about the non-mechanical components of an air conditioner. Due to the nature of how air conditioners work, units become prone to collecting dust, debris, and other air wastes. If the filter is not cleaned regularly, it will obscure the airflow and affect the system’s cooling ability. More serious implications can occur if dirty filters would lead to blocked condenser coils, causing the compressor to be strained and overworked.
Before your air conditioning unit suffers severe problems due to unchecked filters and coils, secure a consistent monitoring and cleaning routine. This will reduce the wear and tear of the unit and ensure the durability of the system. So, you must go now and ensure that you hire a reputable company that provides air conditioning repair services including routine cleaning.
2. Disregarding Leaks
Air conditioners will collect condensed water from the inside coil and drain it through a pipe outside. If the pipe is clogged, the leak will start seeping inside your home. Regular maintenance will provide clean condensate drains and help you avoid this popularly common mistake.
A more serious leak is what happens along the refrigerant lines. Indicative signs of this problem are a drop in charge and loss of cooling ability. This leakage is due to corrosive air entering the coils and lines. Again, regular maintenance will help you catch these corroded lines before it leads to an eventual full system breakdown. You can be vigilant for this problem by also observing what kind of sound your air conditioner makes when turned on. Do not hesitate to call the technician if your unit makes a hissing sound.
3. Not Safeguarding Airspace for the Condenser
Ideally, the outside placed condenser should be placed in a position where air can circulate easily. Many homeowners let bushes, branches, and other debris crowds around the condenser. This will negatively affect the airflow quality and overwork your unit. You can make your condenser more effective by trimming excess plants, or removing any other obstacle, near the condenser.
Moreover, periodically clean the dust and dirt collected inside or near the condenser. This helps your system to expel warm air and suck in outside air better. It is preferred to keep a two-foot area around the condenser free and open.
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