The most obvious sign that air conditioners are on the fritz is a lack of cool air blowing, but what about the less obvious warning signs? You don’t want to wait until your air conditioning is in complete failure to get it repaired or replaced if necessary, so learning to recognize the more subtle signs of a malfunctioning cooling system can help you act sooner to keep your home comfortable. Here are three less obvious signs that your air conditioning system is malfunctioning.
- Old age. Air conditioners don’t last forever. The older your system gets, the more likely it is to break down, and not always visibly. Once your air conditioner reaches 10 years of age, even if it seems to be running okay, you’ll want to have it checked out by a professional. An AC inspection on an older air conditioner can identify hidden issues that you may not have noticed otherwise.
- Higher energy bills. Many people assume that if their air conditioning system is producing cold air, there aren’t any problems. That isn’t the case. Malfunctioning systems can be very inefficient and increase your energy bills dramatically as they struggle to cool your home. If your energy bills have recently skyrocketed without any known explanation, your air conditioning unit may be the issue.
- Inconsistent cooling. Failing air conditioners may cool off your home effectively at one moment but not the next. It’s easy to blame external factors outside of your air conditioning system if this is the case, especially since your system seems to work fine at some moments, but don’t ignore this warning sign that something is wrong.
Whenever you suspect there is something wrong with your air conditioning unit, give us a call here at Murillo Mechanical for maintenance, repair, or replacement services.