Do you remember life before air conditioning?
Chances are, you’ve been able to enjoy AC for your entire adult life. After all, AC has been in existence as far back as 1902. You might think surviving the summer without AC is a thing of the past, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
Every year, homeowners unexpectedly find themselves facing necessary AC repairs. What would you do if your AC suddenly quit working? Would you fix the problem yourself, or reach out to a professional?
Read on to learn about the most common types of a repair, and issues you might encounter.
1. AC Repair for Faulty Wiring
Outdoor elements can increase the likelihood you’ll have electrical issues with your wiring. That’s because the wires are more prone to corrosion, and fraying from the changing weather.
Here are some problems you could face doing it yourself.
- Replacing wrong wires
- Trouble reconnecting wires
- Leaving faulty wires behind
Your systems wires are the veins that carry the life force of electricity. Any damaged, worn out wires will have a difficult time delivering the electricity to where it needs to be.
2. Damaged Capacitors
Another electrical problem you could have would be with the AC’s capacitors. These are the elements of your system that help the motors start and run. Each capacitor has a specific function and either helps with the starting or running.
Here are some problems you could face trying to replace the capacitors.
- Misdiagnosis
- Not replacing both capacitors
- Ignoring other contributing factors
Capacitors can act up because they’re old, or because they’re damaged. Either way, faulty capacitors will hinder the motors ability to operate. There only has to be an issue with one of the capacitors for issues to arise.
3. Cons of Emergency Services
Incorrectly replacing the wires, or capacitors could cause the entire system to fail. Electricity won’t go where it’s needed, and the motors won’t be able to function.
Instead, you should have a professional come and fix the issue. However, that’s easier said than done when it’s the middle of the night, or during the busy season.
Having a professional complete your AC repair is the fastest way to ensure quality work. Yet, it’s important to understand the consequences associated with emergency services.
Emergency services cost a lot of money, include upcharges, and require you to pay for parts. One visit could end up costing you thousands of dollars. Instead, you should focus on preventing the issues from ever arising by investing in a routine maintenance plan.
Getting Priority Treatment
Having an HVAC maintenance plan is like having a doctor regularly check up on your health. They’ll know your history, needs, and individual preferences for your AC repair.
If something does go wrong, the professionals will respond more quickly because they’ll already be familiar with your system. Yet, in most cases, having a plan prevents breakdowns from occurring in the first place.
Sig Cox is proud to offer full service for both residential and commercial customers. It’s our mission to help you have a functional HVAC system that keeps you comfortable all year long.
Reach out to us today using our contact us page and ask us how we can help!
