Over the years, there are a variety of issues that can crop up with your HVAC systems. Particularly your air conditioner, which goes through a considerable amount of work.
You may find yourself facing problems like refrigerant leaks, failed capacitors, or breached ductwork. Fortunately, most of these are fairly simple to repair, and in many cases even possible to prevent.
There is one air conditioner problem, however, that is particularly unpleasant to face and doesn’t have a simple solution—a broken down or damaged compressor.
Winter is almost here! Okay, so that doesn’t mean a whole lot for us. We’re still using our air conditioning systems on a regular basis—day after day. You need yours to perform at its best for as long as possible, and the last thing you need is a sudden breakdown on a hot and humid day.
The outside unit of your air conditioner is called the condenser unit, and it serves an essential function. Your cooling system doesn’t simply “create” cold air. Instead, since cooling is not an energy that can be generated, the air conditioner removes heat from a space first. Refrigerant—a chemical heat-transfer fluid—absorbs the heat from inside your home and releases it outside, thanks to the condenser unit.
While other parts of the country are concerned about the service their heating systems are providing, we are dutifully using our AC systems, with temperatures still remaining steadily in the 80’s. That being said, it’s only natural that you want to ensure your air conditioner is working as effectively and efficiently as it should be.
