What May Need to Be Repaired on your Air Conditioner

AC repair can be an expensive endeavor. But by knowing the most common AC repairs, you can save yourself time and money in the long run.

If your AC goes out and is in need of repair, it can be quite a hassle. Especially in the summer, you may be faced with waiting several days for a repair man to come out and fix the problem you are having. This can potentially lead to several uncomfortable, even miserable days spent in your home while waiting on the repair man to show up. The air conditioning system is pretty complex, but there are a few main repairs that are the most common repairs needed to fix most AC systems. In this article, we will discuss the most common things that will lead to the need of AC repair.

The first some common AC repair is when your unit runs low on Freon. Freon is the refrigerant material that keeps your system blowing cold air. The Freon circulates through the system, keeping the coils cold. Then, air is blown over the Freon filled coils and cold air comes out the ducts. Without Freon, there would be no way for the air condition to blow cold air, so it is obviously a vital part of the overall system. A little bit of Freon will leak from the system over time, which is fine and expected, but if you notice a sudden unexplained increase in the temperature; you may have a leak in the circulation system of the condenser unit. For the most part, AC repair of Freon related problems is relatively inexpensive compared to other AC repairs. The Freon itself may just need to be refilled in the unit, or the line may need to be repaired before the Freon can be added back in the system. Either way, you are looking at a relatively inexpensive fix. The Freon itself can be expensive, but the labor to perform these tasks will not cost that much or take that much time. This repair should be able to take place on the same day as the initial AC repair consultation.

The next most common need for AC repair is replacing the condenser unit. The condenser unit is the outside unit that circulates the Freon into the inside blower unit. After a few years, the condenser can begin to get weak and inefficient, or can just flat out stop working due to its age. If the unit becomes too inefficient, it may be a good idea to change it out even if it's still working. This will actually save you money on your utility bills which would make up for itself in the long run compared to getting all you can out of the unit. The average lifespan on a typical AC condenser unit is ten to fifteen years. After that, the unit should be replaced.

Because of the complexity of an air conditioning system, there are several things that can potentially go wrong. By knowing a few of the problems that can happen, you ensure that you'll never have to live in the uncomfortable situation of having no air conditioning