Air conditioners keep our homes cool and comfortable and in most cases, cause little frustration and concern. However, there are telltale symptoms that a central air conditioner needs charged. There are certain signs that you air conditioner may need to be recharged such as if it is putting out warm air instead of cool air, not putting out enough cool air or hearing strange noises and water leaks.
Checking thermostat is also important. In some cases a unit may only need a reset to trigger the electronic elements of the system. One way to find out is by inspecting the thermostat unit.
Keep in mind coolants are supposed to last the lifetime of an air conditioner; however, wear and tear, contaminants and accidental damage can occur and these issues can cause problems.
Another area to check is the vents. If you find that the vents are putting out room-temperature air instead of cool air, this may also be a sign that your coolant may be out of charge. If you notice room temperature air, especially if you have cleaned the thermostat and reset the unit, you may want to call a technician for a freon charged.
Frost buildup is another area to check. Keep in mind, coolant that is used in air conditioner units is in gaseous form; which can freeze elements; elements it comes in contact with. You can spot a leak because you will see frost buildup around the connectors. If you see frozen components, that is definite proof that there is a leak and that the coolant is escaping its area instead of cooling the air.
Some may not know it but air conditioning units should be cleaned on a regular basis in order to keep debris and dirt from building up inside the machine. All air conditioning units have filters; however, filters can become clogged over time. So before looking into the cooling system, check your system for dirt and debris and clean everything. If; however, after all of this your unit is still not working as it should, call a technician so that he or she can recharge the system.
Most importantly, when you sense that your air conditioning system is breaking down, you might be tempted to fix it; however, this is not advisable because an air conditioner specialist can give you better quality and will know what to do to ensure that your unit is back on track, and in good working order.
Another benefit of calling in a professional is faster service. When there is a problem with your unit, you don’t want to try to fix your system when the summer weather outside is quickly coming inside and causing too much warmth.
To conclude, before anything serious happens to your air conditioning unit, call a professional heating and cooling professional to help determine if your air conditioning system needs to be recharged. Most importantly, a professional heating and cooling company should do the recharging; they have the know-how and training to do the job correctly and safely.