Warning Signs Your AC Unit is About to Fail

If your AC unit is vibrating or shaking when you turn it on, it may be a sign that it's about to break down. Learn more about warning signs that your AC unit is about to fail from DeHart's Air Conditioner Replacement experts.

Warning Signs Your AC Unit is About to Fail

If you switch on your air conditioning system and it starts to vibrate or shake, it could be a sign that it's about to break down. This is usually an indication that the unit is booting up hard, which usually happens shortly before it fails. Replacing an old air conditioner with a new one can result in long-term savings and improved performance. Scheduling regular maintenance for your air conditioner will help ensure that it's running optimally throughout the year.

In the US, the refrigerant R-22 (freon) is no longer produced, making it difficult and expensive to replace. If your air conditioner uses freon, replacing it completely may be the best option, even if it's not at the end of its life. In Oklahoma's hot summer months, it's especially important to pay attention to what your air conditioner is telling you. Don't wait for an unexpected emergency and contact DeHart's air conditioner replacement, maintenance and repair experts.

If you observe any of these symptoms on your Murrieta property or in other cities in San Diego and Riverside counties, contact air conditioning repair experts as soon as possible. If you haven't noticed any changes in the cold air coming out of the vents, but you've noticed a significant increase in your cooling bills, it could mean that the air conditioner is working overtime to keep the thermostat set. The reduction in airflow or the cold air you feel when leaving the vents can also be a symptom of a leaking pipe, a faulty air conditioning fan, or an air conditioning compressor running low on refrigerant. Cleaning air conditioning ducts can help eliminate this odor in the short term, but the existence of these particles and moisture can indicate a greater problem of duct leaks, which will cause unnecessary strain on the air conditioner and could result in premature failure.

If your energy bills continue to rise or you need more than one repair a year, it may be time to switch to a new, energy-efficient air conditioning unit. In most cases, repairing an air conditioner instead of completely replacing it is the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly option. Often, replacing the air conditioner costs less than paying for several repairs and the loss of efficiency over the course of a year.

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