subject: Air Conditioning Repair And A Look At Common Problems [print this page] One of the biggest bummers you'll encounter on a hot day is A/C problems. No one wants to realize that they have to wait for air conditioner repair when the temperature outside is 90 degrees and rising. Unfortunately, nearly every homeowner is going to be in this situation at one time or another. When it happens, it helps to have someone you can call. An emergency is no time to go looking for a new company to address your concerns. Have someone in your phone that you can rely on. Better yet, stop problems before they occur by keeping up with proper maintenance. Here is a look at some of the most common problems.
Ice
When your A/C starts building ice on the lines, you're going to have a serious issue before long. It's not an issue that needs any solving other than simply letting it thaw out, but that can take hours. In between, you'll have to live with a hot house. This can be prevented by doing some preventative maintenance. Paramount among this maintenance is a regular filter change. Some homeowners can get away with waiting up to three months between filter changes, but let's face it: filters are dirt cheap. The reason homeowners go so long between changes is not economic, but rather a factor of laziness. When it can prevent the need for expensive air conditioning repair, though, it's worth going through the trouble.
Fan Problems
If the outside fan fails to work, your A/C is simply not going to provide you with any comfort. Unfortunately, this is a bigger problem than a little bit of ice. If you keep running the system while the fan is obstructed or broken, you could cause some serious problems that require extensive air conditioning repair. To find out what the issue is, you'll need to go outside and examine it up close. It could be nothing. Just some leaves or branches blocking the blades. On the other hand, a wire may have decayed or been chewed by a wild animal. Find the issue, fix the problem, and wait until it is resolved to turn your A/C on again.
Constant Running
This is one of the most common air conditioning repair problems a homeowner will be faced with. It's not even that hot outside, yet the system simply won't turn off! More often than not, this happens because you're running low on refrigerant. If this is happening, it's probably because you have a leak somewhere. Checking these kinds of issues should be left to a professional, so this is the time you need to call them out to have a look at your system.
