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If you are like many Wylie, TX residents, you spend a lot of your free time during the summer in your home. The temperature often reaches 95 degrees during the day, and with the humidity, it can feel hotter than it really is. During the hot summer months, your air-conditioned home is the most comfortable place. If your air conditioner stops working, it can be impossible to get comfortable in your home. The best way to prevent a complete breakdown is to recognize the early signs that you need to schedule an appointment for air conditioner repair. If the issue is repaired right away, you can prevent a minor issue from becoming a major one.

If your air conditioning system is experiencing any of the issues below, you should call for a repair immediately.

#1 Warm Air Coming From the Vents

If the air coming from the vents in your home isn’t cold, you may need to schedule an appointment for air conditioner repair. Before making the call, you should check your thermostat to avoid paying for an unnecessary service call. First, make sure the thermostat is set to the cooling mode. If it isn’t, your air conditioner won’t be able to produce cold air. Next, check the temperature setting. If it is cooler in the house than the temperature setting, the air conditioner won’t kick on. If your thermostat is set correctly, you should schedule an appointment for a repair.

There are a few issues that could be causing the problem.

• The compressor is malfunctioning.
• The thermostat is malfunctioning.
• A frozen evaporator coil.
• Dirty air filter.
• The refrigerant is low.

When you schedule an appointment for a repair, the HVAC tech will inspect your system to figure out why the system isn’t producing cold air so that they can make the necessary repair.

#2 Poor Airflow Coming From the Vents

If the airflow coming from the vents in your home is poor, you should immediately schedule an appointment for a repair. If the airflow isn’t adequate, your air conditioner will have to work harder to keep your home cool, which can cause your energy bill to increase. Also, this extra work can decrease the system’s maximum lifespan.

There are a few issues that could be causing the problem. The first is with the fan. If the fan isn’t functioning properly, it impacts the level of airflow.

The issue could also be debris built up in the air ducts. Over the course of a year, up to 15 pounds of dust, dirt, pet dander, and other debris can build up in the air ducts, obstructing the airflow.

Finally, there could be a crack or a leak in the air ducts. If the air ducts are damaged, the cold air will escape, resulting in limited airflow.

When you call a professional in air conditioner repairs, they will inspect the system and the air ducts to figure out what is causing the limited airflow.

#3 High Humidity In the Home

The air conditioner in your Wylie, TX home is designed to produce cold air, and it is also designed to remove the humidity from your home. If it is more humid than usual, you should schedule an appointment for a repair.

Your system may need to be tuned up or recalibrated, which is a relatively easy fix. The high humidity could also signify that your system has reached its maximum lifespan and needs to be replaced. It will take the knowledge and experience of an air conditioner professional to figure out what is wrong so the issue can be resolved.

#4 Strange Sounds

If the air conditioner in your Wylie, TX home is functioning properly, you shouldn’t hear anything more than a quiet clicking when the system kicks on and off. If you hear anything else, you should schedule an appointment for a repair. Grinding, banging, and squealing are all signs that there is an issue with the system. If you don’t schedule an appointment for a repair immediately, the damage will escalate, causing more damage.

It is best to schedule an appointment for a repair as soon as you hear the sound.

#5 Strange Smells

Strange smells when the air conditioner is running signifies an issue and would require the help of an air conditioner repair expert.

If you smell mold when the system is running, there could be mold in the air ducts or the system, which can put your family’s health at risk. When you schedule an appointment for air conditioner repair, the HVAC tech will figure out where the mold is and use an antimicrobial to remove the mold and prevent future growth.

If you smell something burning, you should turn the system off immediately and schedule an appointment for air conditioner repair. There could be an electrical short that can cause a fire if you don’t turn the system off right away.

#6 Moisture Or Pooling Water Around the System

There should never be moisture or water pooling around your air conditioner. These issues signify a problem that should be repaired by an air conditioner repair professional.

The issue could be something simple like a clogged or loose condensate tube. The issue could be something more serious, like a refrigerant leak.

It is best to call an HVAC professional as soon as you notice the problem.

Why Choose K&S Heating & Air?

If you need to schedule an appointment for air conditioner repair, schedule an appointment with K&S Heating & Air. Our HVAC techs have over 100 years of combined experience and can handle any HVAC issue you have. We offer fair prices and fast, friendly service. When you call us, you won’t need to worry about going through an automated system. There will be a live customer service rep on the other line, making scheduling your appointment easier. We offer 24/7 emergency service and will be there any time of the day or night.

To schedule an appointment for air conditioner repair or any other HVAC service, give us a call today.