How
to Predict Your Next Air Conditioning Breakdown
Your air conditioning system is a complex piece of equipment
that provides comfort through your entire house with the help of parts that
include an evaporator, condenser, coils, expansion valve, compressor, drains,
sensors, timers and valves, plus the all-important liquid refrigerant. And
don’t forget the thermostat.
In other words, there are a lot of components that
work very well together – unless something within one of these components goes
wrong, and your system breaks down.
No one knows with certainty when a breakdown of your
air conditioning system will occur. But as professionals in this business, we
know that the worst and most common times are on a very hot day.
We also know several factors to watch for that could
help you better prepare, and more to the point, avoid interruption of your
cooling comfort.
Lack
of maintenance – Especially in hot summers like the
one predicted for Redwood City, lack of maintenance can lead to inconvenient
repairs. Dirt in the system is the number one cause of the repair issues that
we see. So make sure you get your system cleaned, checked and serviced annually
to prolong equipment life and keep it running efficiently.
Age
of system – Depending on the equipment and your home’s air
conditioning usage, the lifespan of an air conditioning system can be around 15
years. Signs of age can begin to show earlier if you’re experiencing frequent
repairs, or later, if you’ve taken great care of your equipment through regular
maintenance.
System
problem – Your complex air conditioning systems create
amazing cooling comfort, but they also contain components that could
malfunction. Some of the problems you could experience include coolant leaks,
broken motors, clogged air filters, bent fan blades and blown capacitors. Or you
could have an issue with your thermostat.
Whatever the problem
you may have in the future, let us take a look now to see how well your system
is performing. Contact us Today to receive a free energy survey analysis and see if a new system is your best bet for continuedcomfort.
