Common Air Conditioning Problems

You are sitting in your home, sweltering because the AC unit isn’t working properly, and want to be certain that you know the reason before you call in the Seven Electrical team.

There are several reasons why your air conditioning in Maitland is going wrong, and knowing these causes can help you to be clear about what repairs need to be done. 

Lacking Refrigerant

All AC units need refrigerant liquid in order to run. However, if you don’t have enough of this liquid in your system – through evaporation or leaks – then your AC unit won’t be able to make enough cool air.

A technician can help you by fixing leaks and adding new liquid. 

Too Much Cool Air

You might think that you are overheating, but for your evaporator coil, the refrigerant might be working too well.

Because the coils have to have a little warm air around them, when things get too cold, they can start to freeze.

That means that your coils have ice on them even on the hottest day, and no air can get through to you. Solve it with a little warm water on the coils to remove the ice.

Blocked Condenser Coils

Another common problem that you see are the condenser coils, which stay outside the unit and expel hot air.

When they are covered with leaves or dirt, they can stop functioning and no heat leaves your house. Solve this problem with a good clean of the coils, and call in a technician from to change your filters. 

Broken Fans

In order to move the air around your home, your AC unit needs a fan. When this breaks down, it means that you have no flow of air to cool the room.

You need an expert technician to repair the fan, either by replacing it or changing a belt. 

Duct Leaks

A very common problem which makes your home hotter is leaking ductwork. This is where the ducts are worn down and holes appear in the material.

Your precious cool air escapes through these holes into the wall, and never reaches your room. This may need a complete replacement of the ducts. 

Let Us Solve Your Problems

If you need to reach out to Seven Electrical’s expert air conditioning technicians in Maitland for help with any of these AC unit problems, call us today on 0421 517 243.