Repairing The Problems Your AC System Can Experience

A modern home's AC system can easily be the appliance that plays the biggest role in determining the comfort of those living in the house. However, a homeowner that is inexperienced with air conditioning problems and repairs may not always know the types of problems that could cause their system to stop working.

Internal Clogs

An internal clog can be a significant problem for an air conditioning system. These units will need large amounts of air flowing into them, and an internal clog that reduces the airflow can cause the unit to burn itself out. Due to the costs and disruptions that this could create, a homeowner may find that they are forced to replace their air conditioning system as a result of these clogs forming in the system. Periodically cleaning the ducting can help to lessen the risk of this problem developing as this step will remove the dust and dirt that could be gathering in the unit and potentially causing these problems.

Freezing Components

Unfortunately, a homeowner may find that their air conditioning system is prone to icing over when it has been running for long periods of time. This can be a serious problem that will limit the ability of the air conditioning system to function, as well as leading to component rupturing. Once you notice that your system has started to ice over, it should be turned off until the ice has completely melted. If this is a problem that occurs frequently, it could indicate an issue with the system's coils. For example, a thick layer of dust on these coils can lead to ice forming. Luckily, this can be a relatively easy repair to make as long as you turn off the system before important components are capable of rupturing.

Odors

Odors coming from your air conditioning system can be a significant problem due to the fact that this may indicate that the interior of the AC system is starting to develop mold and fungi growths. These issues can significantly lower the air quality of the home while also leading to these spores spreading through the home and potentially leading to widespread mold and fungal problems. If your system is producing a stale or musty odor when the AC unit is running, you should invest in having it professionally sanitized so that any mold or fungal spores that are in the unit are eliminated. This can be a fairly affordable repair that can prevent the rest of your home from developing a significant mold issue.

To learn more, contact a resource like Bud's Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric.