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Fall is officially here! Soon the weather will cool, and we can focus on fall activities and using our heaters to keep warm. Chances are, you used your air conditioner consistently over the last several weeks, and we bet you\u2019re looking forward to shutting it off for the season. But before you do, is it showing any signs of disrepair?<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t brush potential repair needs off. Waiting on them can lead to more severe problems and potentially even a premature system replacement.<\/p>\n
The good news is, when your system does <\/em>need repair, it\u2019s adept at showing you signs and symptoms. While you shouldn\u2019t ever try to formally diagnose or repair a malfunctioning air conditioner on your own (they contain dangerous components like refrigerant, which requires formal training and licensing to handle safely), you can still spot the signs you need AC repair, and take the appropriate steps from there.<\/p>\n There are a number of common indicators to watch out for, including:<\/p>\n Low Airflow: <\/strong>Air that isn\u2019t moving through your ventilation system with the power you expect could be indicative of a big problem. It usually means that cold air is trapped within the system, which can cause the coils to freeze and create other related problems.<\/p>\n Additionally, reduced airflow means your system can\u2019t do its job effectively or efficiently. You may try turning the thermostat down thinking that will help, but this only raises your bills and does nothing for your comfort.<\/p>\n One thing you can <\/em>check and try on your own is changing the air filter. When the filter becomes to clogged up with dust and other debris it can absolutely cause low airflow. If you\u2019ve eliminated this as a possibility though, it\u2019s time to give us a call.<\/p>\n Reduced Cooling: <\/strong>This problem is similar to low airflow in that it\u2019s a problem and the symptom of potential other problems. It might be caused by low refrigerant, overheating components, or even damage to your ductwork.<\/p>\n The way you detect reduced cooling is simple\u2014is the air coming out of your vents warmer than you\u2019d expect? If so, it\u2019s time to call in a professional HVAC technician.<\/p>\n Short-Cycling: <\/strong>This is the process in which your air conditioner turns off and on in rapid succession. Air conditioners use more energy turning on and turning off than they do running, so you want yours to run for at least 15 minutes at a time. Otherwise, it\u2019s typically the sign of something seriously amiss.<\/p>\n Odd Noises: <\/strong>No air conditioner is silent. You\u2019re always going to hear the hum of the fans and the air whooshing through the ventilation system. But if you also hear noises like banging, clanging, hissing, or buzzing, it\u2019s a sign of something more serious that warrants a call to our pros.<\/p>\n Higher Energy Bills: <\/strong>Sometimes, a problem with your air conditioner won\u2019t show any outward signs, but can translate into more energy being consumed than normal. In these cases, you\u2019ll most likely notice the problem by spotting an unexpected increase in your monthly energy bills\u2014particularly if you haven\u2019t run your air conditioner any more than usual.<\/p>\n Need reliable AC repairs in Sacramento<\/a>? Contact Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc.<\/a>\u2014The Guys in the Big Red Trucks!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The good news is, when your system does need repair, it\u2019s pretty good at showing you signs and symptoms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[154,89],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=785"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":792,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785\/revisions\/792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=785"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=785"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=785"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Common Signs You Need AC Repair<\/h2>\n