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Common Air Conditioner Problems

16 August 2021

Abbie Wade

Just like other essential home appliances, air conditioners also have their own set of problems. Unfortunately, most of these problems come to light when you need your AC unit the most. Every homeowner has dealt with one or two air conditioner problems. Luckily, air conditioning repair experts can sort out these problems. So, if you catch any of these problems early on, call your HVAC technician to address it before it gets out of hand.

Here are some problems that you might run into when using your air conditioner. Don't attempt to address these problems on your own, as they might get worse.

Refrigerant Leaks

Your AC unit depends on a refrigerant to cool air. Without enough refrigerant, your unit will struggle to cool the air in your space. In most cases, coolant leaks through cracks or holes in the refrigerant lines. These leaks affect the efficiency of your AC unit, and they must be addressed immediately.

If you notice your refrigerant is leaking, call your AC technician to seal the leak and recharge the refrigerant. In case the leaks are major, the technician might choose to change the entire network.

Dirty AC Filter

Your AC unit depends on filters to keep the air in your house clean. In short, these filters trap pollen, dust, and other pollutants before they get into your home. Once the pollutants accumulate, the air filters become clogged up; thus, restricting airflow and your AC's efficiency.

Dirty filters need to be changed or replaced to restore the system's ability to cool the air effectively. Cleaning and replacing the filters is pretty straightforward, and you can do it without the help of a professional.

Water Leaks

If you haven't been servicing your AC unit, there is a high likelihood that you'll experience water leaks. This problem happens when the condensate drain gets clogged up; thus, causing water to back into your home through the drain pipe. The other possible reason could be a broken condensate pump.

Sometimes water leaks can happen outside the house. If this happens, you'll find a puddle of water right under your AC's compressor. Outdoor water leaks happen because of a bad AC seal, broken condensate pan, improper installation, or dry air filters.

Evaporator Coil Freezing

If you notice ice around the AC's evaporator coil, it means your system is working too hard to cool your space. The leading causes of evaporator coil freezing include:

• Low outdoor temperatures
• Dirty evaporator coils
• Refrigerant problems
• Lack of airflow
• A clogged drainpipe
• Dirty air filters.

You can address this problem by allowing the AC to sit idle for 24 hours. If that doesn't work, call a professional to address the issue. Click here to find out more or visit other websites to learn more. 

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