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Air conditioning repair suwanee ga

With a humid, subtropical climate, the state of Georgia has a cool, mild winter that residents enjoy for a ridiculously brief time, followed by a long, sweltering summer. Having indoor air conditioning units at home helps make the hot weather bearable. If you’re isn’t working, it’s going to feel like something of an emergency, and the first thing you’ll want to do is call an HVAC contractor for air conditioning repair in Suwanee, GA. But, before you make that call, do some basic troubleshooting in the event a quick fix is all you need.

 Dirty Filter

An air conditioning filter collects airborne contaminants like pet hair and dander, skin cells, dust, and debris. Over time, these gathered particles clog the filter. When your room is warm due to filter congestion, simply take out the filter and clean it. Doing regular cleaning every 1 to 2 months can prevent air conditioner breakdown. Cleaning a dirty filter might also get your unit running again if it’s stopped working.

 Frozen Evaporator Coil

If cleaning the dirty filter doesn’t fix your problem, your evaporator coil is probably frozen. Your air conditioning unit has an evaporator coil that absorbs the warm air in a room and transforms it into cool air. When the filter is dirty, it keeps air from flowing into the unit, which prevents heat from reaching the evaporator coil, causing it to freeze. You can fix this problem by setting the air conditioner on fan mode to defrost the evaporator coil.

 Malfunctioning Fan

Air conditioning units contain two fans. One blows over the condenser coil, expelling the collected warm air. The unit releases cool air into the room with the other fan, which blows air over the evaporator coil. Dust buildup on the blades can cause one or both fans to malfunction. Should this happen, simply wipe away the dirt from the blades. These fans can also fail as a result of loose screws. You can tighten them with the help of a hex key or screwdriver.  

 Refrigerant Leak

Also known as Freon, a refrigerant is a substance that's stored in evaporator coils. It starts as a low-pressure gas. Once it absorbs heat, it becomes a high-pressure liquid, and it transforms back to its gaseous state when the cold air has left the coils. Exposure to pollutants can cause the coils to corrode, which further allows the Freon to leak out.

 If your unit has a refrigerant leak, seek help from professionals who can perform air conditioning repair in Suwanee, GA. Remember that if doing AC repair by yourself doesn't work, then it's time to leave the job to the experts.