{"id":1335,"date":"2019-07-29T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=1335"},"modified":"2019-07-26T14:08:27","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T18:08:27","slug":"ac-malfunctions-4-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/ac-malfunctions-4-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware These 4 Signs of AC Malfunctions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"outside-unit-of-an-air-conditioner\"The reason we talk about repair needs and malfunctions so much this time of the year is because this <\/em>is the time of year they\u2019re most likely to occur! And AC repair is one of those services you need to schedule ASAP and not wait on. We see a lot of systems, unfortunately, that are near failure simply because homeowners waited too long to call for repairs.<\/p>\n

The longer you wait, the more likelihood there is of a \u201cdomino effect\u201d inside your air conditioner\u2014that is, a malfunctioning or failing component impacting other components in your air conditioner. Taking care of your air conditioner is good for your comfort, your home, and your wallet!<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, How Do I Know I Need AC Repair?\u201d<\/h2>\n

We don\u2019t expect you to be an AC expert\u2014that\u2019s what we are here for! We do want to help you understand the basics though, so you know how to recognize a problem and when to call our team for professional repairs.<\/p>\n

Sign #1: Strange Noises<\/h3>\n

In a previous blog post, we talked about specific noises<\/a> you should listen for. The fact of the matter is, though, you should be alert to any noise that\u2019s outside of the normal sounds your air conditioner makes when it\u2019s running.<\/p>\n

This could include a faint clicking sound as your system cycles on and off, as well as the sound of air coming through your vents. And of course, you\u2019ll hear the outside unit running too. But loud, unfamiliar sounds are reason to give our pros a call right away.<\/p>\n

Sign #2: You Can\u2019t Get Cool<\/h3>\n

This is a pretty clear sign of an air conditioning problem, and yet some homeowners think it\u2019s just normal because of how hot it gets outside. And, it\u2019s true, and air conditioner can only cool you down so much. In fact, it struggles to get any lower than 20\u00b0 below what it is outside (so setting it in the 60\u2019s will prove ineffective on a 95\u00b0 day!)<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s say your thermostat settings are within a reasonable range\u2014you have it set somewhere between 75\u00b0-78\u00b0 and it\u2019s 89\u00b0 outside. You should expect to feel cool in your home! If not, you may have an AC malfunction, or <\/em>you could be in need of a dehumidifier to get some moisture out of the air\u2014this keeps you comfortable and helps your air conditioner perform better too!<\/p>\n

Sign #3: Your Utility Bills Are Too High<\/h3>\n

Sure, this can be subjective. But what we\u2019re talking about here is\u2014are your utility bills during the summer higher than they were last <\/em>summer? Talk to your neighbors too\u2014are you paying more for energy use than they are? If the answer to both of these questions is \u201cyes,\u201d then there is a very good chance that your air conditioner is not working as efficiently as it once used to, and you need AC repair.<\/p>\n

Sign #4: Your AC Run Time Is Different<\/h3>\n

Homeowners don\u2019t always notice this right away, but you may notice that your air conditioner is only running for short spurts of time when it used to cycle more regularly. This is called short cycling <\/em>and it\u2019s when your AC system\u00a0turns on, runs for a very short amount of time, and shuts off before its completed its cycle. It may do this several times an hour, and it\u2019s very inefficient for your system.<\/p>\n

For expert AC repair in Navarre<\/a>, look no further than Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc. Contact us<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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