Basic AC Repair. When you require service for your a/c unit it is prudent to shop around for costs and estimates. Air conditioners need maintenance whenever they stop performing or when their cooling or heating capability is lost. Air conditioner technicians can assess and repair your unit if financially feasible but may recommend purchasing a new unit if costs are prohibitive. Newer units are minimum rating of Seer 13 and will save you money over time.
These products have 2 major parts, the evaporator and the condenser. Other major components that may be faulty are thermal expansion valves, cooling coils, supply plenum and return plenum. Most problems are not mechanical but electrical. Before starting, make sure that all switches and connections are functional. Look for tripped circuit breakers and blown fuses. You may also try to lower the thermostat setting.
Failure to go on can result from dirt inside the condensers or evaporators. Uninstall them with great care and clean well. Use a hand mirror and a stiff brush in the cleaning process. Leaking ducts can also result into ineffectiveness and must be sealed using tape or replaced altogether. Valves and ducts are easy to locate in the device once unscrewed.
Air filters assist to remove dust in air taken into the system. If they become defective, the system can fail. Filters may be replaced or fitted by making screws on them tight. Thermal expansion ducts and valves regulate how the refrigerant flows from the input side. Make sure that they do not leak and they are not twisted anywhere.
The thermostat is a key constituent in the working of air conditioner. The least error in them may cause the whole appliance not to work. If the base trips from its intended level or if the cover is not properly fixed, then they cannot function. Restoring the cover and the base to its original level can solve the trouble. Dirt can also tamper with their functionality.
Air conditioner repair is a sensitive and tricky task. Any defects that the consumer cannot fix must be referred to specialists. For people who have no readily available repair technician, using Google is an excellent resource.
For more information on air conditioner problems and for technical assistance visit the Barrie Home Inspector’s Tips site.