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AC Problems to Look for Late in the Season

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AC Problems to Look for Late in the Season

We tend to get more air conditioning repair calls in August and early September than we do any other time of the year, and it’s not hard to see why. Our Havertown, PA summers have been going strong since May, and your air conditioner has had to respond with daily use most of the time. With a few more weeks of hot days still likely, it’s only natural for some models to feel the stress of the season and suffer breakdowns or similar problems. As homeowners, you can help out your own cause by looking for common signs of AC problems and responding accordingly. Generally speaking, anything out of the ordinary for your system is worth contacting a professional over, but more specifically, you should look for the following issues:

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Low Refrigerant

Refrigerant isn’t supposed to leak from your system. In fact, the AC depends on a specific amount of refrigerant remaining in its system at all times. But things happen and over the course of a long summer, leaks can develop. That makes it harder for your AC to do its job, resulting in increased stress on the system and a higher risk of a breakdown (to say nothing of the higher monthly costs for keeping your system running). You can spot leaking refrigerant by checking the system for frost on the coils. Never try to scrape it off: you could easily damage the coils. Instead, shut of the AC can call in a repair service.

Capacitor Problems

The capacitors provide a charge for the electrical components in the system, notably the fan motor and the compressor. If a capacitor is experiencing trouble, the fans may slow or stop, the air won’t be as cool, and sometimes the system will leak oil and similar issues. Never attempt to fix a capacitor problem yourself. It can result in an electrical shock or worse.

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