{"id":2124,"date":"2024-05-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=2124"},"modified":"2024-05-07T11:17:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T15:17:58","slug":"signs-that-your-ductless-ac-system-needs-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/signs-that-your-ductless-ac-system-needs-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs that Your Ductless AC System Needs Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When something goes wrong with an air conditioner, it needs prompt attention. If you allow the system to struggle for too long with an unrepaired problem, the issue can get worse quickly. This can lead to a complete breakdown, which is the last thing you want to deal with during a heatwave in the middle of a Florida summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question is, how can you tell as soon as possible that something is starting to go wrong? There are some key signs you\u2019ll notice when any kind of AC system needs repair, and some that are specific to ductless systems. Here\u2019s what to watch for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Noises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clattering can indicate a loose or misaligned component. Screeching is a sign that the belt is out of position or tearing. Booming from the compressor means the system is struggling with drawing enough power to start the cooling cycle. Clicking could signal an electrical problem. But any sound at all other than the usual whoosh and hum are cause for concern and should be investigated by a technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hot smell could be from an overheating motor. A fishy smell could indicate an electrical fire. A sweet, chemical smell is likely to be refrigerant leaking from the air conditioner\u2019s coils. And a smell of mildew, or a sour vinegar smell of bacteria, means that something unpleasant is growing in a dirty condensate pan or drainage line. Don\u2019t ignore these concerns! Get ductless AC repair in Destin, FL<\/a> right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uneven Cooling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If some parts of your home are perfectly cool and comfortable but others have hot spots or never quite get cool enough, it\u2019s likely that you need AC repair. Changing the air filters in your ductless air handlers might do the trick, but if not, consult the professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insufficient Cooling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your whole home is not getting cool enough, or if your air conditioner is running all the time trying to keep your home cool, you\u2019ve got a performance problem. Again, changing air filters is a good idea, but it\u2019s also possible that you have a refrigerant leak. Without enough refrigerant, the system will work harder and harder while doing a less and less effective job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moisture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This issue is of particular concern with ductless systems. In a traditional central air conditioner, all the evaporator coils are in one location, so there\u2019s only one condensate pan and drain for collecting the moisture that condenses on those coils. But in a ductless system, each air handler contains evaporator coils, so they each have their own condensate pan and drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If one of these gets blocked and water begins to back up and overflow, major problems can ensue. If you see any dripping from an air handler, it\u2019s urgent to get repairs right away. With this issue or any other questions or concerns about your ductless AC system, we\u2019re always happy to get you the help you need.
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For professional HVAC services, look no further than Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc.  <\/strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a> today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are some key signs you\u2019ll notice when any kind of AC system needs repair, and some that are specific to ductless systems. Here\u2019s what to watch for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[107,281],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2124"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2124"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2124\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2127,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2124\/revisions\/2127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}