Are Hot Days a Tad Too Hot? Perhaps Your AC Is Out of Juice
Most air conditioning systems today operate with high-pressure and low-pressure mechanisms by the help of the compressor to circulate the refrigerant through the system to achieve a cooling effect. Due to the pressure that mounts when switching between high and low pressure, air conditioning systems can develop leaks over time which causes refrigerant seepages that lead to malfunction of the system. Here are a couple of signs to show that your refrigerant needs replenishment:
Reduced Cooling Capability
The refrigerant in the air conditioner absorbs heat from the air indoors and dumps it outside. When there's is a reduction in the refrigerant there is an adverse effect in the operation of the system. When air blowing from the vents suddenly start to feel warmer it means that the air conditioner is not able to absorb heat from the environment. Consequently, the system takes a relatively longer time to achieve a cooling effect. This is one of the easily noticeable signs that you should be able to pick out.
Bubbling Sound Coming from The Condenser
The unit will make a hissing, bubbling or gurgling sound when there is a leakage. Some hisses and bubbles could be as a result of other problems with the system. However, if the sound comes from around the refrigerant line, it is a sign that there's is a leakage and you need to fix it.
High Energy Bills
An underperforming AC will wring your pockets dry with exorbitantly high electricity bills. Air conditioners with low refrigerants consume large amounts of electricity because they work overtime in trying to create a cooling effect to get to the desired temperatures. This is a strong sign of refrigerant leakage and a refill could be required.
Visible Signs of Leaks
A greasy film or ice coil usually forms on air conditioning units when there are refrigerant leaks. The evaporator coils get colder and colder when the system is low on refrigerant. If unspotted, the refrigerant could continue leaking until the whole unit cannot function anymore. Observe these key areas when you suspect that your AC might be leaking.
Clutch Fails to Engage
There's a familiar clicking sound when engaging the clutch of your air conditioning with the control set to maximum cooling effect. A switch that reads the level of pressure in the system will not activate when there's a low pressure in the system. Low pressure in the system is a result of refrigerant leakages.
It is advisable that you contact professional technicians when you observe the above signs. Technicians will most likely perform diagnostic checks to ascertain the cause of the problem. They will make any repairs if need be because sometimes the signs not only point to refrigerant leakages but could be of other problems related to the air conditioning systems.
For more information or assistance, contact companies like MTA Australasia.
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