{"id":732,"date":"2018-05-21T11:00:48","date_gmt":"2018-05-21T15:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=732"},"modified":"2018-05-18T14:11:32","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T18:11:32","slug":"do-you-need-central-ac-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/do-you-need-central-ac-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need Central AC Repair?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"centralWe can all agree on one thing \u2013 nobody likes living in a stuffy, uncomfortable house.<\/p>\n

Just like every other system in your house, your central AC needs maintenance on a regular basis. Unlike others, though, central AC and HVAC units have a life cycle and past a certain age, they\u2019re going to need to be replaced.<\/p>\n

Replacement of a central AC system isn\u2019t cheap, but if it\u2019s not performing up to expectations (rather than not running at all) there\u2019s a good chance it just needs maintenance or repair rather than replacement.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at a few signs that you might need central AC repair or maintenance.<\/p>\n

Top 3 Signs You Need Central AC Repair in Your Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The following list are just a few examples of what you may experience. If you encounter any of these taking place in your home or office, you should call for central AC repair.<\/p>\n

Poor Cooling <\/strong><\/h3>\n

This one\u2019s kind of obvious \u2013 after all, you expect the unit to act as a heat exchanger and replace the warm air in your house with cool, dry air.<\/p>\n

When the air that\u2019s coming from the registers isn\u2019t as cold as it should be, even with the system running at full blast, chances are the refrigerant levels have dropped and the system is in need of a recharge.<\/p>\n

Worse, it could mean that the compressor has failed or is near failure, or that the system has iced over and frozen up. Regardless, poor cooling means it\u2019s time for a tune-up.<\/p>\n

Poor Air Flow <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Impaired air flow from the registers can indicate a few problems, some minor and some not-so-minor.<\/p>\n

It could be something as simple as a clogged filter that\u2019s in need of replacement, or it could mean a problem with the system\u2019s blower or the unit itself. Don\u2019t rule out an issue with ductwork \u2013 the ducts in a central AC system can accumulate debris and mold, which can pose a serious threat to your family\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

Having ductwork cleaned can restore AC performance and eliminate any issues with mold and odor.<\/p>\n

Thermostat Problems <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Something has to control that AC system, and your thermostat is a key part of proper central AC performance. A sure sign that the thermostat is failing is any situation where one part of the house is overly cold, when other parts of the house are remaining at the same temperature.<\/p>\n

Other signs of potential AC problems include:<\/p>\n