The summer season has arrived, and it’s time for the air conditioners to do the magic they do every year. Air conditioners, which were forgotten in the beyond couple of months, are again all the rage, and air conditioner issues essentially can’t go on without serious consequences!
90% of homes in the United States use some sort of air conditioning. In the mid-year season, the use of air conditioning units is fundamentally expanded. However, there are a few homeowners who run into inconvenience once they start their air conditioner. After such a dormant period, there can be several AC issues, and give your units a decent exam prior to returning them to utilize.
Here we have rounded up some common AC problems we must have faced at some point.
AC is Not Turning On:
This is a common problem you must have faced, especially in cold weather. It can take up to 4-5 minutes in very cold weather for it to start.
If nothing happens, check for the following things: does the external compressor turn, or rather the motor fan turns? If so, it could be a gas refill problem; otherwise, things get more complex. Check the air conditioner manual to see if the error codes appear on the display and what they correspond to.
Little Ventilation:
Many users complain that they do not receive adequate ventilation in all areas of their property. If there is a restriction in the airflow, it could be for a couple of reasons.
One of the most common is clogged air filters. Air filters are designed to intercept and collect dust particles and air conditioning pollutants. But once overloaded, they can limit the amount of air passing through them, causing the airflow to drop. To avoid this problem, the filters should be cleaned regularly every month.
Then open the split door, remove the filters and wash them with soap and water. Then let them dry, simple isn’t it?
If the airflow does not increase after the filter is changed, the problem may have also affected the internal components. Evaporator coils that receive insufficient ventilation tend to freeze and stop functioning properly. If this problem persists, then the whole unit may have more serious problems. Replacing the filters and thawing the coil is often the only way to solve this problem.
Water leaks:
Water may fall from the internal split inside the house. The cause is often due to obstruction of the condensate drain. It gets clogged with dirt. It is a job that you can also do by disassembling the split and cleaning the condensate drain pipe.
If the split loses a lot of water, especially in summer, leaving anti-aesthetic trails on the wall, the filters are dirty. The ice starts building up. Open the front compartment, remove the filters and clean them with soap and water.
By the time any signs of water damage occur outdoors, the situation may already be out of control. To prevent this from happening, maintenance checks of the air conditioner unit should be performed every few months. If there appears to be excess water in the system or signs of disconnected pipes, call a building maintenance team for repairs.
The heat pump does is not working:
We turn it on when it’s cold by putting the “sun” symbol on the remote control but nothing happens, it doesn’t seem to start. Be patient, it also takes 3-5 minutes to leave. It seems that everything is broken but then magically the air conditioner will start.
The colder it gets, the longer it takes to start the heat pump process. Be careful because if the outside temperatures have dropped a lot, the ice could have blocked the compressor fan. So go check it out.
Damaged Compressor:
One of the key AC components is the compressor which supports heat exchange and controls the AC pressure. Changes in refrigerant levels, dirty coils, and poor lubrication can lead to AC compressor failure. The lack of refrigerant will impact the functioning of the compressor which eventually stops working.
Call your local air conditioning service to solve this AC problem. If the damage is severe, it makes sense to replace the compressor instead of performing the damaged one.
Drainage Problem:
Dust, dirt, and algae can clog the drain line. If there is a problem with water draining, mold and mildew can grow. Even worse, it can make your room smells bad. To prevent this, make sure to get your drain line serviced, cleaned, and inspected.
Sensor Problem:
The AC has a thermostat sensor, located near the evaporator coil.
The thermostat measures the air temperature in the evaporator coil and regulates the cooling according to the room conditions. If the sensor is displaced, the AC might turn off and on randomly. Make sure to place the sensor close to the evaporator coil without having any contact between these two. You can adjust it by bending the wire that keeps it in place.
So these are some common AC problems. While some of these are fixed easily, make sure to call an AC professional for complicated problems.
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