You bought an air conditioner for your home for one reason: for it to keep you reliably cooler throughout summer. But it can only do this if you have it maintained and get it fixed when it needs a repair. And considering how much time we spend indoors these days, chances are that you would like your air conditioner to work well, whenever you need it, right? This is why when you do need AC services, you should reach out to our trusted team.
Whether you’re using a traditional central air conditioner, or a heat pump, maintenance and professional repairs are vital. Maintenance helps you avoid up to 85% of the most urgent and expensive repairs you may need, but natural wear and tear ensure that some repairs will be needed over time. So how do you know if that time has come for your system? What symptoms will it show and what do those symptoms mean? Read on to find out!
Do you hear odd noises from your air conditioner? If your unit is old, then some noises are to be expected. For example, you will hear the compressor start up. You may also hear the gentle rattling of ductwork. However, there are other sounds that are not normal and could hint at an underlying issue. 
An air conditioning system can develop several issues over its lifespan. One of the most frequent problems that different types of air conditioning systems develop is a refrigerant leak. A leak in your air conditioner’s refrigerant line leads to the system losing refrigerant. Many people do not realize that a refrigerant leak can lead to many problems for an air conditioner.
A well-tuned air conditioner running efficiently will make little to no noise. Modern ACs are designed to run while creating minimal noise and improved efficiency over their older counterparts. Have you been hearing your AC making strange noises that you shouldn’t hear it make?
The truth is, no, you can’t always prevent AC repair needs. Natural wear and tear is going to require a cooling system repair every now and then. But that’s okay! It’s to be expected and it’s something we typically catch during professional maintenance. Yes, that means you have to stay on top of scheduling professional maintenance. More on that below.
If you’ve been reading our blog for a while, then you probably know that we talk about maintenance quite a bit. This is because of how important an air conditioning service this is! Homeowners often still think of it as a “luxury” service that only people who can truly afford it get. However, maintenance is actually a necessity to keep your air conditioner running efficiently—you can’t afford to go without it.
It can be easy to dismiss the recommendation for annual air conditioning maintenance. After all, nothing is actually wrong with your air conditioner, so does it really need service at all? It’s never suffered a loss of cooling power–by all accounts, it’s working “just fine.”
The summer season is “officially” over, but we still have plenty of warm weather to contend with. Now is a great time to check and make sure your air conditioner is still in good shape. If your system had no problems keeping you cool over the past few months and you had maintenance and repairs done in the spring, you likely have nothing to worry about.
In just a couple of weeks, the official start of fall will be here. And in just a couple of months, the temperatures will start to show that. We’ll be turning our attention to our home heating systems, ensuring that they are properly maintained and ready to meet our wintertime needs.
Over the years, standard wear and tear can create a lot of—expected—repair needs for your air conditioning system. Particularly with our summers, which are hard on air conditioning systems. You could find yourself facing component replacements, failed capacitors, refrigerant leaks, and even ductwork damage.
