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When summer temperatures become unbearable, your central air conditioning system works quietly in the background, making sure everyone in your Oak Brook home is comfortable.
Most ACs can last well over a decade with regular maintenance. However, like all things, your air conditioner can break down if not regularly maintained or may need to be replaced if the unit fails.
So, how do you know if your air conditioner needs to be repaired or replaced?
Your AC might breakdown due to several reasons. When your Oak Brook air conditioner service technician inspects your air conditioning unit, here are a few things they might discover:
This is by far one of the most common reasons for air conditioner failure and replacement. Your AC unit may have worked hard for you over the years, but 10-15 years down the line, it may suffer frequent breakdowns and component failures, needing repairs.
All ACs have a chemical flowing in the coils which essentially cools the air, called the refrigerant. Without this chemical, cooling would actually not be possible. If you find that your unit is not cooling properly or not cooling at all, it is highly likely that there may be a refrigerant leak that needs to be promptly addressed by your HVAC service technician.
The coils in your AC unit help to cool the warm air. Over time, dirt and dust can clog your AC’s filters, preventing warm air from getting to the coils. This causes inefficient cooling and might even cause the coils to freeze.
Parts such as the capacitors or contactors in your AC unit are important for keeping motors in the AC fan or blower functioning properly. But, there are times when these can get overheated—especially in the summer months—when your AC may be overworked. This can lead to parts overheating and even burning out.
Electrical problems may happen when the quality of the wiring in your air conditioner has deteriorated over time with age. It may also occur if the electrical wiring was not set up properly when your AC was first installed. Either way, shoddy wiring can affect your circuit breaker and cause electrical problems that need to be addressed by your HVAC technician.
At times, the problem might not be with your air conditioner at all, but with the thermostat that controls it. If the thermostat is defective at measuring the proper temperature in your home, it may return false information to the air conditioner, causing it to turn on or off unpredictably.
In order to make sure that all of the above-mentioned problems are prevented, there are several things you can do. First, make sure to get your air conditioning unit inspected by a professional HVAC expert at least once annually. This can prevent any major issues from popping up unexpectedly—especially in the middle of a heat wave.
Second, clean and replace your HVAC system filters to make sure no dust and grime can get into your HVAC system. Lastly, even with proper maintenance, if you notice something out of the ordinary, or experience ineffective cooling, we recommend calling an expert technician to examine the issue.
Are you having trouble with your air conditioner? Do you need to repair or install a new AC unit in Oak Brook, Illinois? If so, Hearthstone Heating & Air Conditioning can help. Backed by a professional team, we’ve been serving the Oak Brook area since 1996.
Contact us now to set up an appointment and discuss your air conditioning repair or air conditioning installation needs!
Braden Bills says:
My air conditioner hasn’t been cooling down my home, and I’m not sure what to do about it. It makes sense that I would want to get it looked at by a professional. They would be able to determine if the problems I’m having are the kind that can be fixed.
Penelope Smith says:
I have been thinking about getting my air conditioning repaired this summer. Thanks for explaining that I will want to check if there is a coolant leak. That is something I wouldn’t have thought about double-checking. I should probably get an expert to come to inspect my unit by the end of April or May this year to see if there is a coolant leak.
Mike Sanders says:
I like what you said about your air conditioner being inefficient if dirt is covering the coils. My sister has been telling me about how she wants to make sure that her home is cool int the coming months. I’ll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for getting the proper air conditioner installed.
Tyson Coolidge says:
I like what you said about dirt and dust can build up on your AC units coils over time. My sister has been telling me about how she wants to make sure that her home is cool in the coming weeks. I’ll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with this.
Austin Saunders says:
It’s good to know that dirt in your AC’s filter can make in inefficient. My sister has been telling me about how her home has been warmer than usual recently. I’ll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with her air conditioner.
Charlotte Fleet says:
I am glad you mention that leaking refrigerant can be a sign of a broken air conditioner since it is how the ac cools down. My mom mentioned that something was leaking from her air conditioner last week. I think she should call a professional with experience in air conditioning repair who can help her find out what she needs to be done in order to have it back up and running properly.
Ivy Baker says:
I didn’t realize that an AC or furnace can overheat. It is good to know that if they do overheat then the part will burn out. It seems like you would want to get an expert to help repair burn out parts.
Callum Palmer says:
If my air conditioner was acting up, I would for sure want to get it fixed. I’ve been noticing that it hasn’t been as cooling as much. There might be a leak that would cause this to happen. A professional is who I should go with since they would know the proper methods to fix it.
Dylan Peterson says:
It’s good to know that parts of your HVAC system can overheat. My brother has been telling me about how his AC hasn’t been working the way it should. I’ll share this information with him so that he can call a professional to help him with this.
Penelope Smith says:
I have been noticing that my AC hasn’t been working as well lately. It is good to know that I might have an electrical problem. It seems like I should get an expert to help with checking for wiring and electrical issues.
Ashley Johnson says:
I thought that it made sense when you said that one reason that you may need to have your air conditioning unit repaired by a professional is that it will collect a lot of dust and dirt just from everyday use that will eventually make your unit not as efficient. I have been thinking about having an air conditioning unit installed in my home but I have been worried that it would end up costing a lot in expensive repairs. I would be sure to hire a professional for routine maintenance in order to avoid major issues.
Thomas Jameson says:
It’s good to know that you could need air conditioner repair if you have any overheated parts. My brother has been telling me about how part of his AC unit is melting when in use. I’ll pass this information along to him sot hat he can look into his options for getting that repaired.