The temperature this time of year will make anyone thankful for their meticulous, dependable air conditioner for keeping them comfortable. The relief you feel walking into a cool home from being outside in a sweltering summer day can’t be beat. There are a multitude of reasons you may walk in one day and find that your AC isn’t keeping things as cool as it used to. Often, it’s entirely too hot outside for your air conditioner to keep up (this could be a sizing deficiency), or perhaps your filter has become congested, your thermostat may be the reason or perhaps your coils are filthy.
An AC that isn’t keeping you cool may also be running low on refrigerant. If this is the case, there are a few tell-tale warnings you can be on the look-out for to hint it is time to call in the professionals at GV Heating & Air in Crystal and Twin Cities for air conditioner service.
Increase in Utility Bills
If you’ve seen an increase in your utility bills, that is a possible 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 obvious increase in your monthly bills.
Your Home Isn't Cool
If you’re finding that your air conditioner isn’t maintaining the temperature set on the thermostat or that it’s taking longer to cool things down, you’ll want to have your system inspected at by a professional. 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 sure sign of trouble is finding 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 an expensive 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 an important to call in a pro to get things looked at and fixed before it leads to a major breakdown. The experts at GV Heating & Air in Crystal and Twin Cities are here to help keep you cool this summer. Give us a call at 763-535-2000.