Harrisonburg VA Air Conditioning

HVAC Contractor Reveals Air Conditioning Repair Tips

Air conditioning repair may not have to involve professionals. Take the following precautions and perform these effortless maintenance procedures regularly to keep your air conditioner running like new.

Filter

Keeping your air conditioner filter clean can cut down on the number of repairs throughout the lifetime of a unit. Check the filter twice a month and clean it when needed. If the filter becomes blocked with dust and dirt, the air cannot circulate and you will find that the air is not as cool as it used to be.

To clean the filter, remove the front grille by pulling upwards on the bottom. Take out the filter which is the same shape as the grille. If it needs to be cleaned, put it under a faucet of lukewarm water then let the filter drip dry and place it back in the air conditioner.

Condensing Coils

Keep an eye on the coils in the front of the air conditioner to ensure they do not malfunction. If you see that frost is forming on the condensing coils, it means that the air outside of the air conditioner is too low. At this point, you need to switch the air conditioner off until the room heats up.

If the condensing coils continue to be covered in frost, it may mean that internally the coils are too dirty to function. To remedy this, remove the whole front cover until you can see all of the coils. Use a soft bristle brush to clean off debris, but if you don't see any improvement after this repair, you should bring it to a professional air conditioner repairman who will clean it more thoroughly.

Cord Plugs

Many air conditioning repair professionals say that the number one cause of a non-functioning air conditioner is a burnt cord plug. Air conditioners use a lot of electricity and this can manifest in a burnt plug. Every so often, it is a good idea to change the plug on the end of the power cord as well as whatever you are plugging the air conditioner into; whether it be an extension cord or an outlet on the wall.

Location

If you are troubleshooting an air conditioner that isn't working properly, you may want to analyze where the air conditioner has been placed. If there is not enough room behind it, there will not be sufficient air flow for the unit to do its job. Ensure that there is at least 3.5 feet between the back of the air conditioner and any wall or obstruction. If this is not currently the case, move the air conditioner and see if it improves performance.

Positioning

Water will naturally pool internally in the bottom of your air conditioner, but if you see that a puddle is starting to form on the floor below your air conditioner, it may mean that you need to re-position it and you not have to carry out an air conditioning repair at all. Simply ensure that the unit is either level by tipping it slightly backwards. You should see an end to any dripping water.

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