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How To Check Your Exterior AC Unit

3 April 2018

Abbie Wade

Your air conditioning system is going to become less efficient over the years. The initial SEER rating that your unit had might not be accurate anymore. This is partly due the fact that air conditioning systems are complicated and interconnected. If one component starts to fail for any reason, others will be affected.

Problems usually arise due to lack of maintenance. Professionals will tell you that it's all about preventative measures when it comes to keeping your HVAC system as energy efficient as possible. If it seems like your air conditioning system is not producing as much cold air as it used to, and your bills seem to be larger, there could be a number of possible problems. This article explains how to check a few things to help diagnose what is wrong. 

Is the AC Unit on Stable Concrete?

The first thing you should check is the actual air conditioning unit that is outside your house. This unit is obviously a heavy duty and durable component, but it is outside where it is exposed to rain and the elements. Basically, a lot of things can go wrong with the air conditioning unit.

The first thing you should look at is the actual pad that the AC unit rests on. AC units always work best if they are set on solid concrete. These units consist of a very large, powerful fan that spins with great force. If the concrete underneath it is not stable, the entire unit can move. Even a little bit of movement will create a loss of efficiency. The motor will have to work harder to spin the fan. If you turn on your air conditioning and look closely at the pad, you should be able to determine whether or not it is stable.

Check the AC Connections

The next thing you should check are the hoses and wires connected to the back of the unit.  Once again, since these are located on the outside of your home, a lot of things could possibly go wrong with these connections. First, just make sure they are both connected at either end. Also, check the rubber hose to make sure there are no holes in them. This is where air is actually pumped into your duct system, so any holes in the hose are going to be a major problem. You'll want to immediately replace the hose.

For more information on HVAC repair, contact companies like Air Pro Services.

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