Three Reasons Your Air Conditioning Unit Could Quit Working

As the summer wears on, the average temperature in Austin is right around 96 degrees. No matter how you look at it, that's just hot. The blazing hot sun beats down on your home, heating the interior up too. It can be downright unbearable, to say the least, unless you can retreat inside to enjoy the air conditioning. However, if it quits working, you're going to be miserably hot and uncomfortable until you can get it repaired. Knowing what could cause issues, and how to resolve them will help keep your family cool, even on the hottest of days.

Lack of Maintenance

Air conditioners need to be serviced by an HVAC specialist on an annual basis to assure they stay in good working order. The air filter, condenser coils and refrigerant level of your air conditioner should be checked at the beginning of each season, at a minimum. Dust can accumulate in the filter and on the coils, making it harder for the unit to produce cool air, and even more difficult for it to distribute it through your home. The refrigerant level might be low, which means there is a leak somewhere in the system that needs to be addressed.

It's Overheating

Your air conditioner works very hard, day and night, during the hottest months. If it's not operating properly, it could overheat and quit working. You'll know if the unit is overheating because it will often trip the circuit. While it may seem easy enough to just turn the circuit back on, it's not a good idea. The only way to resolve the issue is by calling in a professional to diagnose the problem. While the issue may be as simple as a dirty air filter or condenser coils, it could be a bigger issue such as bad wiring, or a burnt out fan.

Age of The Unit

Even under the best of conditions and proper maintenance, any air conditioner unit will eventually wear out. If your air conditioning is 10 years old, there's a good chance that it has reached the end of its useful life. Although it may seem like a big investment to make, a new, energy-efficient air conditioner will function better and last longer than one that is simply being repaired. An HVAC professional will calculate the amount of square footage of your home and recommend a unit that will be able to keep your entire home cool.

With more than three decades of experience, the Comfort Control team has what it takes to install, maintain, service and repair the HVAC system in your home or business. We guarantee all of our customers the best service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the best price possible. If your air conditioner is giving you problems, don't hesitate to contact us. We will be more than happy to come out, assess the problem and make the necessary repairs right away.