Problems Your Air Conditioning System Could Experience

A modern air conditioning system can suffer a series of problems that could have major consequences for the ability of the unit to function. Unfortunately, homeowners will frequently drastically underestimate the range of problems that their air conditioning system can experience, which can put them at a disadvantage for repairing this issue.

Burning Smells

Homeowners will often associate burning odors with first activating their heating system after many months. However, it can be possible for an air conditioning system to also cause this problem. When your air conditioning system is contributing to burning odors in the home, this could indicate that the unit is overheating or that there is excessive friction between the moving components. Both of these problems can accuse major damage to the unit, and it may even contribute to a fire starting. At the first sign of this odor, you should turn off the air conditioning system until it can be inspected and professionally repaired.

Excessive Cycling

An air conditioning unit should stay on until the temperature in the home reaches the desired temperature that is set on the thermostat. Unfortunately, rapid cycling can be a problem that occurs, and it can severely limit the ability of the air conditioner to effectively cool the home's interior. This problem is often the result of the unit overheating or even icing over. When these problems form, safety mechanisms in the air conditioner will turn off the system so that it can cool off or the ice that formed can melt. In addition to impairing your ability to cool the home, excessive cycling of the air conditioning system can drastically reduce the unit's lifespan, while also increasing the risks of it suffering a sudden failure.

Moisture Problems

Moisture problems are another common issue for air conditioning systems. By design, the air conditioning system should remove excess moisture from the air that it is cooling before it pumps it into the home. Unfortunately, moisture can pool in the exterior air conditioning unit, which can lead to the system blowing humid air into the home. Making sure that the unit is able to thoroughly drain will be necessary to avoid this problem. For homes that are located in extremely moist or humid environments, the air conditioning unit may have an additional dehumidifying attachment. If this component malfunctions, it could also contribute to this problem, and having the dehumidifying attachment replaced will be necessary for preventing the unit from blowing moist air into the home.

To learn more, contact an air conditioning repair contractor for more information.


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