Eggs over easy
When you see people frying eggs out on the pavement in the summer sun, you already know it’s a hot one. Riverside, CA sees temperatures blaze up into the 100s in the summer. If you find yourself on a day such as this, it’s a good day to stay indoors to keep your cool. Perhaps walking around Riverside Plaza or Canyon Crest Towne Centre will do. Before you head out the door on a hot summer day, you may want to be sure that your air conditioner is functioning properly before it’s too late.
Here are some symptoms that your air conditioner may be on its last limb.
Weird sounds
Does your air conditioner make squealing, grinding, screeching noises when it’s running? If so, there may be damage to one or more components. Call up a reputable HVAC serviceman to diagnose what the noises mean. A small repair now could save you a considerable amount of money in the future. Wholesale air conditioner and home improvement stores sometimes have special offers on an AC replacement, but this doesn’t need to be your first option when it comes to a failing air conditioner.
Lost its cool
Is the air coming out not cold anymore? Low levels of the refrigerant, Freon, is one of the main reasons that air conditioners lose their cool. To check and refill Freon is a hazardous job and will require a trained HVAC repairman to take a look at the levels.
Air not blowing out
If there is little to no air coming out of your air conditioner, it may be failing. The first thing you’ll want to check is your air filter. If this is caked in dust and other grime, it will not allow much air to pass through. If cleaning or replacing your air filter does not fix the airflow problem, you will want to consider calling a trained serviceman. A failing air compressor and dust-congested air ducts are likely causes of this low airflow symptom.
Paying more
With all other things being constant, are your energy bills increasing for some unknown reason? A failing air conditioner could very well be the culprit. For whatever reason of its failure, it will likely be struggling to maintain the desired temperature of your home. When it’s unable to achieve this, it will needlessly waste energy by cycling on more often. This in turn will drive up your energy bills. Have an HVAC technician take a thorough look at your system if you suspect that your air conditioner is the cause of your increased energy costs.