Air conditioners prove essential to enjoying comfortable and clean indoor air at home and workplaces. Sometimes, due to natural deterioration, or sudden internal as well as external problems, your air conditioner stops working or no longer performs at an optimal level.

One of the most common AC problems is low or leaking refrigerant. This problem should be checked immediately by trained technicians because it can lead to catastrophic effects in your home.

Causes of Leaks or Low Coolant Levels

Low coolant levels may be due to improper installation in the first place or a leak. Your unit must contain the right refrigerant level to properly function. If it's not correctly filled initially, it can ultimately cause cooling problems.  Read more on this blog: http://bit.ly/2xYBwfP

The home is a safe place, or so people would love to think, especially in terms of air quality. All this time people are being especially careful to avoid outdoor pollutants, such as dust, pollens, or vehicle exhaust gases. Unfortunately, sometimes the air inside your house can be more polluted than the air outside.

Poor indoor air quality can carry health consequences, such as a headache, fatigue, cold, and throat infection. If this situation is not handled, a person can even develop asthma due to repeated exposure. Aside from health problems, the warning signs of less than acceptable indoor air quality include mold growth, unpleasant smells, and a humid living space.
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If properly maintained, AC units can work efficiently and provide cool air. If this integral component is neglected, however, you leave your unit susceptible to breaking down. Worst of all, you and your family won’t be able to stay cool. Prevent this from happening by performing the following maintenance steps.

Keep the Outside Unit Clean

Your AC unit exists in two places: indoors and outdoors. Since the outside component is exposed to the elements, you must check it as often as you can. Regular cleaning often prevents dirt, woody debris and other obstructions from building up to help your unit work as efficiently as possible.
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If you’re looking to avoid complex and expensive air conditioning repair problems, you should begin performing some critical maintenance tasks. Watch it here: http://bit.ly/2woB1f4

Your AC unit was designed for a simple purpose: to keep you cool during the day. However, it’s a complex machine. A number of issues can go wrong at any time, especially if your unit is older or is not properly maintained. Here are several common issues you might experience as a homeowner and ways to solve them as effectively as possible.

Outside Fan Not Working

Overheating is a serious issue that may occur if the outside fan doesn’t work. This part is designed to help the condenser coil release heat, but it may stop working for a number of reasons. Your capacitor, the part that provides energy to the fans, may go out. This part will need to be replaced by a professional that deals with air conditioning repair. Read more on this blog: http://bit.ly/2wovLrO

Hot days during the year can take their toll on heat-sensitive individuals. Fortunately, AC units can come to the rescue and bring in cool air whenever needed. Make sure to stay on top of your AC maintenance and avoid these common mistakes, so you can beat the heat and stay comfortable without breaking the bank.

Wrong Positioning

It may seem like AC units work wherever they are placed. The truth is, they have to be placed in a certain location in order to work properly and efficiently. Your best option is to place the unit under a shaded area where there is minimal sunlight. Then, you can prevent the unit from breaking down prematurely because of excessive exposure from the sun’s heat. Read more on this blog: http://bit.ly/2venecD

Since it gets so hot during the summer months your AC unit must work extremely hard to pump cool air inside your home. It has to work overtime while increasing your monthly energy bills. However, if you plan correctly, you can beat the summer heat, lower energy costs, and avoid costly repairs.

Install the Right Air Filter

Installing the right type of air filter not only allows your AC unit to run efficiently, but also improves your indoor air quality. Most air filters are classified by their MERV rating. This measures how effective the filter is at trapping small particles, debris, and dust. The lower the MERV rating, the less effective a filter is.

In terms of high-efficiency filters, try to select one with a MERV rating between 14 and 16. These filters can remove 85% of air pollutants from your home. They are also coated with chemicals which kill bacteria and mold. Therefore, anyone in your household who suffers from allergies won’t need to worry about these tiny microbes triggering their allergy symptoms. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2w8JoLO

Many homeowners worry about their AC unit conking out. Installing a new unit can cost anywhere between $3,000 and $7,000.

Fortunately, there is a way to beat these untimely costs: preventative maintenance. Simple steps, if done properly, can keep your AC unit working efficiently and for as long as possible. You don’t have to be burdened by extreme temperatures and costly repairs if you act now.

Clean the Evaporator Coil

It’s important to keep the evaporator coil clean, which gets dirty over time, because a dirty coil could cause it to overheat and malfunction. This is particularly important for outdoor evaporator coils, as they’re exposed to the elements. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2uzx3S0

Summer temperatures can reach into triple digits on the East Coast, making it nearly impossible to cool off if your AC unit isn’t working properly. Although there are a number of reasons why your AC unit may malfunction, following are several fairly common ones warranting your awareness.


Low Refrigerant


The refrigerant in your unit is what cools the air, which then circulates into your home. When it gets too low, your home can no longer stay cool. There are several signs to look for regarding low refrigerant (coolant). Warm air may come through the air ducts, for example. Or, the AC unit may produce cool air at night, but warm air during the day. Also, your electric bills may rise above their average amount. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2vHCDAx