5 Signs Your AC is Failing

For many of our clients, this isn’t an uncommon situation: it’s the hottest day of the year and you head on over to your AC system only to find it’s broken. Ouch. This can often be avoided, as long as you pick up the warning signs before it’s too late. The following are five most common symptoms that may point to your AC being on the verge of failure.

1. Higher Energy Bills
When an AC unit is wearing out, it must run for a longer period to cool down the temperature. This leads to you receiving higher and higher energy bills, so it’s important that you get it checked out as quickly as possible. It’s best that you replace the filter and clean the coils when the AC starts slowing down, as it will make a big difference. Therefore, if you notice a higher energy bill, along with a less efficient cooling of your house, the most likely culprit is a failing AC unit.

2. No Cold Air Coming From the Vents
Are you not receiving as much cold air as you remember from your vents? If it is not cold at all, or your vents are pumping out warm air, this means that your AC isn’t working properly anymore and needs to be repaired. There are several fixes to this problem, some as simple as refilling the refrigerant or more extensive repairs.

3. Weak Airflow From Your Vents
If not much air is coming through the vents, this means that your AC unit’s compressor is possibly failing, or that your air conditioner ducts need a cleaning. Debris, dust and pet hair build up in your vents over time, weakening the air flow and reducing the air quality in your home.

4. Strange Noises
Your AC unit is manufactured to run as quietly as possible. If you hear strange sounds coming out of your unit, such as a grating, squealing or grinding sound, this is a definite sign that your AC needs repair. A hissing noise could mean that you have leaky ducts that are disrupting the airflow in your system and cause freezing of the indoor evaporator. Buzzing might mean that the problem is electrical, which puts both your AC unit and your home at risk of a fire. Any banging sounds usually mean that there is something loose inside the unit.
If you hear any noise coming out of your AC, you need to call a technician. Any sounds indicate that there is something wrong with your unit and if you do not address this issue, your unit will break down and lead to more serious repairs in the future.

5. Moisture Where None Should be Present
Do you have any pools of water around your AC unit? This possibly means that you have a blocked or broken drain tube, which disposes of the condensation. It’s important that you repair this, as the moisture and water can lead to mold growth.
Have a lot of water dripping inside your AC unit? That means trouble. If your drip pan is full, this might mean that you have melted ice inside your unit, which can severely damage it. Another bit problem is the sound of ice chunks falling. If you notice excess moisture or hear the sound of ice falling, then shut off the unit and contact a technician as quickly as possible.
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