{"id":1536,"date":"2024-06-24T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1536"},"modified":"2024-06-20T15:14:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T19:14:21","slug":"7-signs-your-air-conditioner-needs-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/7-signs-your-air-conditioner-needs-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When your air conditioner is having a rough time, it\u2019s important to get it serviced as soon as possible. This will help keep any problems small, and avoid consequences like damage to the compressor and sky-high electric bills that can happen when an air conditioner is struggling. But that means you need to notice right away that a problem is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you tell that your air conditioner needs repair? Here are some key signs. If you notice any of these, get AC repair from a qualified technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1: Noises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you hear any sound at all that your air conditioner hasn\u2019t always made? Well, it shouldn\u2019t be doing that. A buzz, bang, rattle, click, bubble, hiss, or anything else besides the gentle hum of the compressor and whoosh of the fan is a problem that requires central air conditioning repair in Cedar Grove, NJ<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: Odors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air conditioners should be odorless. Certain problems can produce odors like mildew, sourness, hot dust, melting plastic, or even fish. Any of these require repair. In particular, if your air conditioner smells of anything hot, melting, or fishy, it\u2019s a sign of electrical fire. Turn it off and get professional assistance before using it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: Short Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your air conditioner start and stop very often? It should only do this a few times an hour. If it\u2019s happening every few minutes, that\u2019s called short cycling. This is both a symptom of another problem, perhaps a refrigerant leak or airflow blockage, and also a cause of other potential problems, like overheating and compressor failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4: Rising Utility Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because many AC issues cause the unit to have to work harder as it tries to get the job done, they will force the air conditioner to use more and more energy. If your thermostat is set the same and you haven\u2019t gotten any new energy-sucking appliances, your electric bill should not get higher each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5: Poor Distribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hot spots? Cold spots? Uneven distribution of the AC\u2019s cooled air is a sign that something is definitely wrong. Don\u2019t just use a fan to try to blow the cool air to where you want it. Get repair before the problem gets worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6: Total Shutdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If this happens, you\u2019ll know right away that you\u2019ve got a problem. Do you need to get a technician out there ASAP? Check a few things first. Did the system trip a circuit breaker? Was your thermostat accidentally bumped into, leaving it on the wrong setting or programming? If not, contact us for prompt repair to restore your AC’s cooling power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7: Moisture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, if you spot any signs that there\u2019s moisture where there shouldn\u2019t be, get repairs before you end up with serious water damage to your home. Dripping, water stains, or mold growth should always be taken seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice any of these signs, or if you have any questions about your air conditioner, we\u2019d love to hear from you.
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Contact MarGo Plumbing Heating Cooling Inc. today<\/strong><\/a> with AC concerns or any questions about your HVAC system!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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