Most Common AC Problems

A functioning air conditioning system is one of the best things to have in a home all year round. Their invaluable benefits allow people to enjoy the best atmospheres and bring an added level of comfort in homes. Like every other appliance in your home, an AC system can encounter problems. The problems can vary and they will definitely cause a lot of inconvenience. Our Sacramento HVAC company shares a number of the most common AC problems to expect. 

Frozen Evaporator Coils 

The work of evaporator coils is to absorb heat from the atmosphere and lower room temperature. Usually, evaporator coils freeze due to a lack of system airflow caused by a faulty air handler or a closed air register. Lack of airflow on the evaporator coils will prevent it from absorbing enough heat from the atmosphere. This, in turn, allows the condensation accumulated on the coil to freeze over. 

Faulty Fan 

An AC unit normally has two fans. One fan blows cool air into your home. It is located inside while the other one blows air over the condenser coils thus directing hot air outside. If any of these fans malfunctions, then the AC unit will cease functioning properly. 

Faulty fans can be as a result of debris, especially on the outside fan, a faulty motor, insufficient lubrication, or worn belts. This, in turn, hinders the amount of air flowing in and out of your space and can lead to further damages to the central AC unit. If this is happening in your home, contact Gilmore Heating, Air, and Plumbing immediately. 

Leaking Ducts 

There are ducts leading from the air conditioning unit and into your house through the walls. These ducts are responsible for carrying cooled air and distributing it across your entire space. However, due reasons such as interference from rodents or damages from any intense physical work happening at home, the ducts may start to leak. This leads to the cool air being deposited inside the walls instead of being driven to the rooms. Such a scenario will cause the AC unit to work harder to supply cooled air thus leading to increased energy bills. 

Clogged Drains 

Drains help remove excess water from your AC unit and expel it outside. The water comes from the humidity in the atmosphere which is converted into water before being drained outside. When an obstruction happens along these drains, mainly due to dirt and debris, the water can accumulate within the system and cause problems inside your house. 

These problems can range from water leakages from the ceiling, stained ceilings, a dump-moldy smell around the house, a failing AC unit due to a triggered water safety switch, or a full condensate pan.