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Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your A/C Unit

Summer has come in the Metro East and it’s time to bring on the A/C! After a dreadful winter along with spring, air conditioning units have been through a lot, and A/C units are now working overtime to keep your home and family cool. If you have noticed that your A/C unit isn’t performing the way it used to a week or two after turning it on, then it may be time for an upgrade.
Here are 4 signs that you need a new A/C.

Little to No Air Flow

Absent or little airflow coming from your A/C is one of the major signs that your unit needs replacing. In most cases, this could happen due to an issue with the ductwork or compressor in the core of the unit.
If it’s been more than 10 years since your central air conditioner has been updated, or is positioned in an area that can cause a frequent buildup of debris, one of the first signs your machine needs replacing is the restriction of airflow.

Odd Smells

It’s never a good sign when the air in your home contains an odd or musty smell. Years of grease and dust fumes can build in your A/C compressor, reducing the quality of airflow while giving off an unpleasant odor. However, it’s important to determine the type of smell in your home before turning it off completely.
Does it smell like something’s burning? This can be a sign of electrical shortages; in which case you should then turn off the A/C and call a professional immediately to eliminate any potentially threatening risks.
Does it smell musty? Then you probably have a pollutant in the air ducts that affects the quality of air being produced. Either way, these smells are a sure sign that your A/C needs to be replaced.

Loud Noises

Generally, A/C units are not entirely silent. If you stand close, you should be able to hear a low humming sound coming from the fan that tells homeowners their A/C is on and working. However, loud knocks and groans from within the machine are causes for concern.
It’s impossible to tell exactly what the problem is unless you take the machine apart and examine all its components, which should be done by a professional technician. Fortunately, if you noticed the noise before it gets any worse, it may be a quick, easy, and inexpensive repair.

It Won’t Turn Off

Your A/C unit should never have to run continuously to cool your home properly. It’s entirely possible that your central air conditioner is the wrong size for your home. Too many open living spaces can prevent a smaller A/C from producing enough cool air to eliminate the heat that eventually never leaves the home. If you notice your A/C is on all hours of the day, you may need to upgrade the size of your unit.

 

Belleville, Illinois: Why Is Your A/C Blowing Warm Air?

The last thing you want on a hot summer day is the heat coming from your A/C unit. Sometimes it is an issue that can easily be fixed by homeowners with a little patience and investigation. Here are a few reasons why your A/C may be blowing warm air! If you have checked all of these potential problem areas and nothing has changed, it is highly recommended that you call a professional to do an additional repair or inspection on your A/C unit.

Check the Air Filter

Checking the air filter is one of the easiest ways to try and restore the airflow of your A/C unit. If you can’t remember the last time you changed your air filter, then you might have a blockage of debris, dirt, and dust particles that are restricting the cool air from traveling to the vents in your home.

If you are consistently changing your air filter every 1-2 months and your A/C is still blowing out warm air, you may need to call a technician to determine the problem.

Couple suffering from heat with no A/C in Belleville, IllinoisCheck the Thermostat Setting

Okay, so you have checked or replaced the air filter, but nothing has changed. Do not panic! Check the thermostat setting, and make sure you have the unit set to “COOL” and the fan set to “AUTO”. But if you already have these settings applied to your A/C, the next step would be to turn everything off, wait a few minutes, and try again. If you accidentally had your A/C set to “HEAT”, change it to “COOL” and see if the temperature in the room changes.

In case you have tried all these adjustments and nothing is working, open the thermostat and replace the batteries. If your A/C continues blowing warm air, consider contacting a professional.

Check for Debris

A clogged A/C prevents the heat from leaving your home. Thankfully, if you keep the area around your air conditioning unit clean, you should never experience a blockage that prevents cold air from entering your home.

However, if you recently had a storm, check your outside unit to make sure that leaves, branches, and other small debris are not on or around the A/C unit before contacting a technician.

Old and broken air conditioning unit in Belleville, IllinoisCheck Refrigerant Levels

Refrigerant is what keeps the air in your home cool. This step needs to be done by a professional, as refrigerant contains extremely hazardous chemicals that can be damaging to the oxygen in your home and the environment.

If there is a leak in the refrigerant, it is important to act quickly so as not to expose you or your family to contaminated air. One way to quickly tell if you are experiencing a refrigerant leak is to check your A/C unit for ice forming anywhere on it.

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