8 Common Problems with Older Air Conditioning Systems

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8 Common Problems With
Older Air Conditioning Systems
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1 Faulty Wiring
Haphazard, uncertified or short air conditioning
wiring can be very risky and pose a potential
fire hazard. A bad wiring can also prevent your
AC system from getting the power it needs or trip
your circuit breaker.
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2 Malfunctioning Outside Fan

• The outside fan is the one that conveys the heat
  from your house to the outside air.
• Correct heat transfer will not take place and
  the compressor of your AC system may overheat and
  trip your safety overload.
• It can also cause internal damage to your units
  compressor.

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3 Low Refrigerant

• The refrigerant refers to the chemical which
  cools the air inside your AC system.
• Low levels of refrigerant may mean that there is
  a problem or leak with the units refrigerant
  system.
• When your air conditioning unit has to be
  recharged with refrigerant, most of the time,
  this means that there is some leak somewhere.

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Every refrigerant leak must be located and
repaired right away. Air conditioning service
providers can do easily perform this job.
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4 Frozen Coil
Frozen coils often imply a problem with airflow
like restrictions due to obstructed return of air
ductwork or filthy air filters. Frozen indoor
coils may also be due to low refrigerant. This
can be avoided through regular duct cleaning.
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5 Not Functional Outside Unit
It often indicates conductor issues, lack of
power or faulty thermostat.
6 Inefficiencies
Damage to the fan, compressor and coil all means
that your air conditioner unit must work extra
harder in order to keep your house at a more
comfortable temperature. It results to higher
energy usage and increased utility bill.
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7 Frequent Repair

• If you try to save your older AC system for a
  longer time, higher are the chance for it to
  break down in times when you need it the most.
• If you only get repair after repair and all the
  costs just add up.
• It would be more cost effective if you just
  replace your unit entirely.

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8 Slow Performance
Older air conditioners are also likely to take
longer time to make your house cooler. It is
usually not worth the cost of energy and
maintenance. While AC maintenance is great, there
are times when it is best to replace your old air
conditioning system to avoid these unwanted
repairs.
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