Central Air Conditioning Issues: Things To Watch For

When your home relies on a central air conditioning system, you need to know what to do about obvious problems with the unit. Especially for new homeowners who have never dealt with these things before, it can be hard to know what's truly a sign of a problem and what's just a passing issue. Here are a few things that you shouldn't overlook with your air conditioner.

Odd Noises

In most situations, your air conditioner will sound fairly consistent. You will get accustomed to the noises of your air conditioner, and you'll know exactly how it sounds. When it starts making different noises, something out of the ordinary, it's easier to pick up on those changes. 

For example, if you hear any grinding, squealing, rattling, knocking, or hissing from your air conditioner, those are key signs that your air conditioner needs to be repaired. Any changes in how your air conditioner sounds should be an indication that you need to call a service technician.

No Cooling

Your air conditioner should produce cold air and pump that cold air through the vents. If you suddenly notice that there's warm air coming through the vents in your house instead of cold, that's a definite indication of a problem. In most cases, warm air from your air conditioning vents means that either your compressor is leaking refrigerant or something inside the compressor is broken.

The sooner you call for air conditioning service, the better it will be for your repair costs. Fixing the system right away reduces the chances that the system will suffer further and more expensive damage.

Humid Air

Another key part of air conditioner operation is removing humidity from the air. If you notice excess humidity in the air in your home, that means your air conditioner isn't doing its job. Whether you're noticing moisture on your windows or condensation on the walls, it means you need to call for air conditioning repair right away.

Whether the humidity in the air is caused by your air conditioner malfunctioning or by an air conditioner that's just not sized properly to combat severe heat and humidity, your technician can evaluate it and help you resolve the problem.

The more you understand about air conditioning issues, the easier it is to spot and address those problems. For more help, reach out to an air conditioning contractor today for more information about air conditioning services and to have your system inspected and repaired.

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