People who live in Lemoyne and the surrounding areas in Pennsylvania experience temperatures in the mid-80s to low 90s Fahrenheit in the summer. In the winter, the weather dips below freezing, and hovers in the mid-20s to 40-degree range. Throughout the year, HVAC systems ventilate homes to keep the air fresh and have to stay functional at all times to achieve the desired outcome.
Not installing an air conditioning system properly can have a negative effect on the overall operational capacity of the unit. This is why you should work with a reliable company that offers HVAC-related services for installation. In the Lemoyne area, Leaps & Bounds, which can be reached at leapsandboundshvac.com, offers HVAC installation services to homes and has experts who ensure the job is done excellently and to the satisfaction of customers.
Air conditioning systems lose their efficiency with time. Their components suffer wear and tear due to friction, and their parts get loose due to constant vibrations. The HVAC unit also collects dust, which can block airflow and prevent the system from running as intended. The system has to undergo routine maintenance to tackle the problems that commonly arise and keep it working smoothly.
When it is time to perform routine maintenance or fix a problem that arises, it is recommended to call a technician from a reputable company to take a look at it. These technicians possess a comprehensive understanding of how the system operates and its various components. They also know how to diagnose problems and have experience fixing air conditioners. If you try to fix the HVAC unit yourself, you may be wrongfully diagnosing the problem and there is a chance that you will damage the system further while trying to fix it. The common problems that occur on home air conditioners are as follows:
Reduced cooling capacity
After using an air conditioner for months and sometimes years, its cooling capacity tends to drop. Running an air conditioner with this problem in the summer will leave the occupants of your house feeling hot while the system is running. There can be many reasons for this, such as dust clogging the air filters or low refrigerant. In this condition, the system may consume more energy than usual as it tries to reach and sustain the desired room temperature.
Freezing of coils
Sometimes while an air conditioning unit is running, its coils may freeze up. This is a problem that typically happens when the temperature of the refrigerant flowing through the coils is lower than the normal operating temperature.
As a result, the coil freezes the condensate that usually forms on it. This can happen due to low refrigerant, dirty air filters, poor airflow, or running the AC when the ambient outdoor temperature is too low. Continually operating the air conditioning unit in this condition is harmful to, as the ice can block airflow and overwork the compressor since it is pumping refrigerant through a blocked system.
Leaky coils
After an extended period of continuous usage, the refrigerant in the HVAC system will exert a lot of pressure on the coils, which may cause a leak. As you keep using the unit, the leak may grow and drain the refrigerant in the system. With little to no refrigerant in the system, the AC cannot cool your home. This problem will persist even after you refill the refrigerant until the leak is found and sealed.
Thermostat issues
In some cases, the thermostat might not read the indoor temperature well and when you set a temperature, the HVAC unit will make the house too cold or too hot for your liking. This may be due to a low battery, faulty wiring, or dust buildup on the temperature sensors. This can be solved by recalibrating the thermostat, cleaning the dust buildup, or replacing the battery. However, if the issue is from the wiring, get a professional to work on it.
Ductwork
When there are holes, cracks, or loose connections in the ductwork that send air from the HVAC unit to the rooms in the house, the cooled or heated air will escape into walls and crawl spaces. This will make the unit work harder to achieve the desired room temperature. It will increase energy usage and cause uneven temperatures throughout the house.
Endnote
While HVAC units consume a lot of energy, the cost of this energy consumption is often worthwhile, but only if you maintain it. Be sure to work with a reliable HVAC service company and watch out for common problems so the system does not get damaged further when issues arise.
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