Neglecting Standard AC Services Can Leave You Hot This Summer

This summer, if you catch yourself feeling warmer than usual in your home, and you’ve run down the list of things that could be causing it:

• Did I pay my utility bill?
• Are all the doors and windows shut?
• Is everything sealed properly?

And, if nothing fits, then you may be having an issue with some neglected AC services causing you to have problems in keeping your home cool. Let’s take a look at how things like low refrigerant, a dirty unit, and a wrong unit installation can potentially cause you an issue and leave you wondering “Why am I still so hot!?”

Don’t Let Low Refrigerant Heat Things Up This Summer

The refrigerant in your AC unit works directly with the copper coil in your system; the process they enact together is important as it turns the gaseous form of refrigerant into a liquid and then it gets blown through the fans of the AC unit into the rest of the house and proceeds to cool everything down.

When your unit has low refrigerant or has a leak (which is also dangerous for the environment) it can cause your AC unit to not run as well and leave your house much warmer than you’d like. Unfortunately, this is not an issue you’ll be able to fix yourself; be sure to contact a licensed technician right away if you feel the refrigerant needs to be looked into.

Don’t Let a Dirty AC Unit Ruin Your Summer Cool

Keeping things clean inside and outside of your home is important; when you regularly maintain things it ensures that they can reach their full potential lifespan and serve you well throughout that time period. Many homeowners, unfortunately, tend to forget about keeping their outdoor AC unit clean; a dirty unit can over time cause your home’s HVAC system to run very inefficiently and potentially breakdown since dirt and debris can get trapped and prevent air flow from moving properly.

Poor Installation Can Cause Higher Temperatures

It’s important to check out the background, reviews, and certifications of any technicians and the companies they work for before hiring them; putting the wrong or inexperienced technician in charge of installing your AC unit can cause problems either immediately or down the road. Don’t get caught dealing with a wrong AC installation, especially in the heat of summer. If you do end up dealing with AC issues that you suspect are due to a poorly installed unit, be sure to call a different technician or company to assess the problem and correct it; it’s always better to get a second opinion in these situations.

Depending on where you live, an AC that goes out or that isn’t working at full capacity can be a real problem; trying to make it through summers that hit triple-digit temperatures regularly really need working AC. If you think that your air conditioning unit could use service or inspection, give us a call and we’ll get an experienced and certified technician out to you ASAP.