Although there may be hundreds of factors why your Hilton Head Island home’s central air conditioner may need to be repaired, there are a few reasons that are quite common. Identifying them may create some personal understanding what a technician means when they address the choices for correcting the problem. Here are the top 5 list of problems that may cause your AC unit to fail. Please review these considerations and determine whether you need to schedule an HVAC inspection.
- Faulty AC wiring
Bad, haphazard or uncertified A/C wiring is unsafe and a possible fire hazard. Bad wiring can prevent the system from getting power or can pop the circuit breaker.
- Your Air Conditioner is Low on refrigerant
Refrigerant (also known as Freon) is the chemical that cools the air in your air conditioning system. depleting levels of refrigerant usually will suggest a leak or problem with the refrigerant system. If your air conditioning system needs to be recharged with refrigerant, typically that insinuates there is a leak. All refrigerant leaks should be found and repaired. For news about the phase out of R-22 refrigerant in the United States, we encourage you to visit the U.S. EPA website.
- Outside AC fan is not functioning
The fan on your air conditioner outside is responsible for conveying the heat from your Hilton Head Island home to the outside air. If the fan on the outside unit doesn’t operate properly, proper heat transfer does not occur and the air conditioning compressor may overheat and trip the safety overload. Worse yet, it may cause internal damage to the compressor.
- Outside air conditioner unit not functional
This often indicates a lack of power, contactor problems or even a broken thermostat.
- Frozen coil
A frozen coil typically indicates trouble with the airflow, such as restrictions caused by filthy air filters or collapsed return air ductwork. Frozen indoor coils could also be the result of low refrigerant.
Experts recommend that the number one way for a Hilton Head Island area homeowner to prevent these simple problems is by participating in a preventive maintenance program. Bad wiring, low refrigerant and airflow problems can be discovered during routine maintenance tune-ups. For all these common issues, a professionally qualified, NATE-certified technician can quickly diagnose the problem area and make the necessary repairs. Call or contact us today for an evaluation!