The weather this time of year will make anyone appreciative for their meticulous, consistent air conditioner for keeping them sweat-free. The relief you feel walking into a cool home from being outside in a sweltering summer day can’t be beat. There are several reasons you may walk in one day and find that your AC isn’t working as it used to. Often, it’s entirely too hot outside for your air conditioner to keep up (this could be a sizing problem), or possibly your filter has become congested, your thermostat may be the issue or perhaps your coils are grimy.
An AC that isn’t keeping you cool may also be running empty on refrigerant. If this is the case, there are a number of tell-tale signs you can be on the look-out for to indicate it is time to call in the team at Patterson & Stirling Inc in Erie for air conditioner service.
Increase in Utility Bills
If you’ve seen an increase in your utility bills, that is a possible sign of low refrigerant. Your air conditioner will work tougher and longer hoping to cool your home if it is lacking refrigerant. This will lead to a obvious increase in your recurring bills.
Your Home Isn't Cool
If you’re discovering that your air conditioner isn’t maintaining the temperature set on the thermostat or that it’s taking longer to cool things down, you’ll want to have your system looked at by a professional. A technician will be able to address the problem occurring with your unit and get you cooled down in no time.
Ice Buildup or Water
An absolute sign of trouble is finding any ice on your outdoor AC unit. Low refrigerant will cause your unit’s evaporator coil to get too cold, which can cause the moisture around your refrigerant line to freeze. A frozen compressor line could lead to compressor damage, which is a costly repair. It’s a good idea to call an expert at the first sign of ice or water.
If any of these symptoms of low refrigerant are occurring with your air conditioner is an important to call in a pro to get things looked at and fixed before it leads to a major breakdown. The experts at Patterson & Stirling Inc in Erie are here to help keep you cool this summer. Give us a call at 814-308-0416.