Air-Conditioning Services
Air conditioning troubles? You have come to the right place. From our research and our own experience we have consolidated the top reasons why your air conditioning unit might not be working as optimally as it should or if it is not working at all.
We also have a list of the top things you need to look out for when maintaining your unit. If you are planning to do it yourself, be sure to unplug the unit.
So your air conditioning unit isn’t working. There are several reasons this could be happening. Here are a few of the most common ones we have encountered:
- Electrical issues: Any wiring that may be faulty or loose as well as other failing electrical components might be causing your air conditioning unit not to work. Some things to look out for are frequent tripping of circuit breakers or occasional power loss.
- Frozen parts: If parts in your air conditioning unit are frozen it would most likely be the evaporator coils. If this is the case, you might have reduced cooling performance and consume more electricity or solar energy.
- Clogged or dirty filters: Filters are very important for air flow. Dirty filters will restrict it. As a result, your air conditioning unit will have to work even harder to cool a space or it fails to keep the space cool entirely.
- Faulty thermostat: A malfunctioning thermostat can cause your air conditioning unit to turn on and off unexpectedly or cause it not to stay cold for very long.
- Fan problems: Air conditioning units rely on two fan, if either fan malfunctions, it can disrupt airflow and reduce cooling efficiency.
- Clogged drain line: If the drain line is restricted, water can accumulate and overflow. This is not only risky for damage, there is also the potential for mould to grow.
- Dirty condenser coils: Dirt and debris could build up inside your air conditioning unit. This means poorer cooling capabilities and increased energy consumption.
- Compressor failure: If your compressor fails your unit will stop cooling. This could be because of an electrical or mechanical failure. It is best to get in touch with a professional if you think this is the case.
How we can help
If you have identified what the problem might be you can call us for our professional opinion and discuss the way forward and how we can help you.
Maintenance of your unit
Prevention is always best. We want to go over some of the top things you should consider when maintaining your air conditioning unit.
What to do to maintain your unit:
- Clear debris around the outdoor unit: Dirt, dust and debris can collect on and in the outdoor unit that is part of your air conditioner. This can restrict airflow and reduce its ability to cool.
- Inspect and clean draining components: When the draining components in your unit are dirty or clogged, the unit will not function optimally. They need to be inspected and cleaned. We would suggest calling us if you feel that this is the case.
- Check thermostat settings: Make sure your thermostat is working correctly. You might need to have it checked or upgraded.
- Inspect and tighten electrical connections: If you think the issue is with an electrical component we highly recommend contacting us.
- Lubricate moving parts: It is possible something is getting stuck somewhere. We would recommend lubricant for moving parts like fan motors or bearings.
- Schedule professional maintenance: To ensure the optimal functioning of your unit it is advisable to call us to do a thorough inspection and fix small things before they become big things.
If you are experiencing any issues with your air conditioning unit, we will gladly assist you.
You can contact us and we will work with you to fix any issues you may have and to help increase the longevity of your unit.
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