If something seemingly small goes wrong with your air conditioner, you may not be too worried about it. After all, if your AC is still operating and you’re not noticing any changes in how cool your home is, why bother? But the truth is, minor AC problems can worsen very quickly.
It’s better to be proactive and schedule AC repair in Harrison Township, MI before a small problem becomes a big one. You can keep reading to learn more about a few small problems that may not seem like a huge deal at first. If you notice any of them with your air conditioner, give our team a call to schedule your service right away.
Examples of Minor AC Issues
You may be wondering what exactly qualifies as a minor AC issue. If you hear unusual sounds like clicking or humming, these can point to issues with your air conditioner turning on. A humming sound can mean that the capacitor on the outdoor unit is struggling, while clicking can mean that the motor is having trouble turning on for a cooling cycle.
You may also feel weak or lukewarm air coming out of the vents around your home. Weak airflow can mean that your system isn’t getting enough air through the intake vent to cool or that there is a blockage somewhere trapping air inside the system. Lukewarm air can mean that your AC unit is struggling to lower the temperature enough. Even if your home is still comfortable, you want to call for service before your AC stops cooling completely.
Risks of Putting Off AC Repairs
When you put off addressing concerns, those problems inside of your air conditioner slowly get worse until your air conditioner breaks down completely. The bigger problem with this is that a single component not working leads to strain on other components inside of the system.
Damage can actually spread and create wear and tear that is not reversible with a simple repair job. Instead, it can take months or years of life off of your air conditioner by ignoring problems that would otherwise be very simple to fix.
When to Call for Professional Service
Any time you notice something out of the ordinary going on with your air conditioner, you should call for service. We may be able to talk to you over the phone about what you’re experiencing and give you some troubleshooting tips.
For example, airflow problems can often be attributed to a dirty air filter that needs to be changed out or an outdoor unit that needs to be hosed off. If your home feels warmer or more humid than usual, you may need to rinse out the condensate drain line with vinegar to break down any buildup that is allowing water to back up and re-evaporate into the air.
If the problem is not something that you can address on your own, we can visit your home to get down to the root of the problem and fix it so that it will not happen again. Even if you are in between annual maintenance appointments, you should schedule service instead of waiting for your next appointment to roll around.
Contact Charter Home Comfort today to schedule an appointment with our professionals for AC service. Old fashioned values with tech savvy results!