Signs Your Air Conditioner is Headed Towards a Breakdown.

Things are finally heating up, and now is the time to make sure your AC unit won't fail on you when summer rolls around and you need it most. Predicting and preventing a breakdown isn't always possible, but many units show signs when they're about to break down. Here are 3 of the most common signs:

Weaker than normal airflow.
If  the airflow from your air conditioner is notably weaker than it has been in the past, the first thing to check are your air filters. If your filters are clogged they will reduce airflow and put unnecessary strain on your whole system. Weak airflow can also be caused by a damage blower or other problem that most homeowners won't be able to detect or repair on their own. If you replace your air filters and are still experiencing weakened airflow it's best to call your local professional to take a look at your system and get it repaired before it breaks down, which can prevent even more costly repairs in the long run.

Noise.
AC units are made to run relatively quiet; if your system is making more noise than usual there may be a problem with the fan belt, which can compromise the systems efficiency. This is another time where it's best to call in the experts to assess and repair the cause of the noise.

Slow to cool your home.
This is one of the easier signs to detect an impending breakdown. Your unit may be low on coolant, an easy fix, but there are many other possibilities which are not so simple. Some units can become rusted and corroded over time, for example. A qualified HVAC technician can evaluate your entire system and single out the cause(s) of your system's poor performance.

If you're noticing anything that isn't normal from your AC unit, give us a call today. Get your spring tune-up out of the way, before the heat really rolls in.