Although there are potentially hundreds of reasons why your Longmont home’s central air conditioner may need to be repaired, there are several reasons that are quite common. Knowing what they are may help you to understand what a technician means when they outline the choices for resolving the problem. Here are the top five problems that may result in a system’s failure. Check out the list below and consider whether your home has any of these issues. If so, schedule an HVAC inspection.
- Wrong AC wiring
Incorrect, haphazard or uncertified A/C wiring is risky and a probable fire hazard. Bad wiring often prevents the system from getting power or can short the circuit breaker.
- Your Air Conditioner is Low on refrigerant
Refrigerant (more commonly referred to as Freon) is the chemical that cools the air within your air conditioning system. depleting levels of refrigerant usually will imply a leak or problem with the refrigerant system. If your air conditioning system needs to be recharged with refrigerant, 90% of the time that insinuates there is a leak. All refrigerant leaks should be detected and repaired. To read about the phase out of R-22 refrigerant in the United States, we suggest that you to visit the U.S. EPA website.
- Outside AC fan is not functioning
The fan on your air conditioner outside is responsible for conveying the heat from your Longmont home to the outside air. If the fan on the outside unit doesn’t perform correctly, proper heat transfer cannot take place and the air conditioning compressor may overheat and trip the safety overload. Worse yet, it may cause internal damage to the compressor.
- Outside air conditioner unit not functional
This often indicates a lack of power, contactor problems or even a broken thermostat.
- Frozen inside coil
A frozen coil often indicates an issue with the airflow, such as restrictions caused by old air filters or blocked return air ductwork. Frozen indoor coils could also be caused by low refrigerant.
Best practices suggest that the most effective way for a Longmont area homeowner to prevent these common problems is by participating in a preventive maintenance program. Bad wiring, low refrigerant and airflow problems can be found during routine maintenance tune-ups. For all these common issues, a professionally qualified, NATE-certified technician can quickly review the problem area and implement the necessary repairs. Call or contact us today for an evaluation!