What You Need To Know About Your Home Air Conditioning System
Most people do not think about their home air conditioning system until it is too late and not working. There are a few things to know that can save you money and frustration if you take the time to learn about your air conditioner.
One of the first things to do is be aware of the sounds coming from your system. Usually a banging or clanking noise coming from the air handler or condensing unit could be a warning sign that a possible problem is present. If you pay attention you can recognize easily what the abnormal sounds are and catch them in time before the system shuts down completely.
Take a walk outside to your condensing unit and notice if it is shaking or vibrating. This could be caused by a fan blade being out of balance. An unbalanced fan blade can cost more money in repairs for a fan motor or even a refrigerant leak if not addressed in time. The fan blade can actually break off and go into your condensing coil which holds your refrigerant. If the coil is too damaged it will have to be replaced.
If you notice a burning or hot smell coming from your supply vents or air handler, it may be indicative of a blower motor going out. If the blower motor stops working it will cause your system to freeze up and there will be no air flow or cooling in your home air conditioning system. If your fan motor goes out in the condensing unit outside, this will cause the compressor to run harder and overheat requiring repair. Additional repairs could be more costly if not caught in time.
It is smart to prevent repairs if possible on your home air conditioning system by maintaining it with a preventative maintenance twice a year.
