July 13, 2016
The heat this time of year will make anyone appreciative of their diligent, dependable air conditioner for keeping them comfortable. The relief you feel walking into a cool home from being outside on a boiling summer day can’t be beaten. There is a multitude of reasons you may walk in one day and find that your AC isn’t working as it used to. Occasionally, it’s entirely too hot outside for your air conditioner to keep up (this could be a sizing deficiency), or maybe 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 circumstance, there are a few tell-tale warnings you can be on the lookout for to hint it is time to call in the professionals at Winters Heating and Cooling in Franklin & South Indy for air conditioner service.
Increase in Utility Bills
If you’ve seen an increase in your utility bills, that is a practical sign of low refrigerant. Your air conditioner will work relentlessly and longer attempting to cool your home if it is lacking refrigerant. This will lead to a clear increase in your monthly bills.
Your Home Isn’t Cool
If you’re discovering that your air conditioner isn’t working up to 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 an expert. A technician will be able to find the problem happening with your unit and get you cooled down in a snap.
Ice Buildup or Water
A positive sign of trouble is noticing 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 pricey 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 important to call in a pro to get things looked at and fixed before it leads to a major breakdown. The experts at Winters Heating and Cooling in Franklin & South Indy are here to help keep you cool this summer. Give us a call at 317-406-5382.