No one wants to have an AC issue when the temperatures get up to triple digits. Unfortunately, if you aren’t maintaining your AC properly, that is a risk that you’re definitely taking. The best way to avoid major issues with your unit is to have it properly maintained by a professional. It is always best to have this done before you experience the oppressive heat of the summer. There are common issues that can be avoided when you maintain your unit in the spring. LV Heating & Cooling is here to talk about some of the most common AC problems that can be avoided with some routine maintenance.
AC Problems You Can Avoid with Routine AC Maintenance
It is vital to maintain several parts of your home to keep everything working. Your AC unit is certainly one of those parts that needs to be maintained properly. Here are some of the most common problems that can arise with a lack of maintenance:
– AC Evaporator Coils: The evaporator coils play a special role in cooling your home as they work to turn the liquid refrigerant into a gas as it moves through the coils. This can only be done when there is enough airflow to allow it to happen. If there isn’t the airflow that it needs, a thick layer of ice can develop of the coils and render your unit useless.
– AC Condenser: Another important part of the AC unit in your home is the condenser. This is actually found on the outdoor portion of the unit. It is another part that is made up of coils that deal with refrigerant. The heat from onside your home is transferred to this part of the unit and then vented outdoors. It is also where the refrigerant turns back into a liquid. It can break when there isn’t sufficient airflow. It is vital that coils are thoroughly cleaned to avoid this problem.
– AC Expansion Valve: This is the part that connects the indoor portion of your unit to the outdoor. It transports and regulates the amount of refrigerant that is moved from one portion to the other. If this part breaks, it can cause other parts of your unit to break as well. This includes the condenser and the evaporator.
– AC Compressor: Your compressor is the part the works with the condenser to turn the refrigerant back into a liquid. It can fail if there is a leak allowing the refrigerant to leak out. You have to have adequate refrigerant levels for this part to work.
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AC maintenance is a vital part of staying cool during the summer months. You need to contact LV Heating & Cooling to schedule your AC maintenance now, before the weather gets hotter. We will catch any issues that might be present and fix them now before they are more expensive and leave you feeling uncomfortable this summer. Call us today!
