{"id":1840,"date":"2023-04-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/?p=1840"},"modified":"2023-03-31T14:27:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T18:27:27","slug":"4-signs-to-know-for-when-your-ac-needs-repairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/4-signs-to-know-for-when-your-ac-needs-repairs\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Signs to Know for When Your AC Needs Repairs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Can you believe it won\u2019t be long before you\u2019re using your air conditioner again? Before the cooling season starts, it might be helpful to have some more information about keeping your air conditioner happy. You definitely don\u2019t want it to break down just when you need it the most! Noticing a problem early can mean a quick, simple repair, while failing to notice a problem or allowing a struggling air conditioner to keep running without repair can mean doing more damage and having your AC unit completely stop working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the most important things to watch out for, so you can get your air conditioner repaired promptly? Here are four signs you might spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1: Strange Noises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your air conditioner will never be silent, but you should only hear the hum of the compressor and the whir of the fan. Any other sounds can indicate a problem. Hissing can happen when refrigerant is leaking from a damaged coil. Rattling could mean the fan is loose or off-kilter. A boom when the cooling cycle begins is called hard starting, and indicates that the compressor is struggling. A whistle might come from a seal that\u2019s not fitting tightly. A squeal is a sign of trouble with the belt. And clicking could mean there\u2019s an electrical problem. Any time your air conditioner makes an unexpected noise, it\u2019s time for air conditioning repair in Chicago<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: Insufficient or Uneven Cooling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you feel like your house just isn\u2019t getting as cool as it should, or if parts of your house are being cooled satisfactorily while other parts stay too hot, it\u2019s time for repairs. Something is causing the cooling capacity of the AC unit to drop. It may be that there\u2019s a leak in your ductwork allowing some of the cooled air to escape before it reaches your vents. It may be that something is overheating, such as the fan motor, and warming the air even as the air conditioner is trying to cool it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: Short Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AC cycles are meant to last 15 or even 20 minutes. If you hear your compressor starting and stopping every few minutes, it\u2019s called short cycling. Not only is this a sign that something needs to be repaired\u2014perhaps that overheating fan motor is causing the system to keep shutting down and trying again\u2014it\u2019s also a possible cause of many other problems. It puts a lot of strain on the system and makes your energy usage go way up, so make sure to have it addressed promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4: Frequent Thermostat Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your air conditioner should be able to keep a steady temperature regardless of the outdoor temperature, and you shouldn\u2019t need to adjust the thermostat to be comfortable. If you do find that your home\u2019s temperature is inconsistent, there may be a problem with your air conditioner. However, it could simply indicate a problem with the thermostat. Make sure it isn\u2019t set to any pre-programmed vacation settings or for some other reason trying to keep your home at a different temperature than you desire, and try replacing the batteries. If the problem isn\u2019t resolved, it\u2019s time for repairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact ServiceMax to schedule your air conditioner repairs.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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