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A well-maintained air conditioner is essential to make life bearable during the summer in Mesquite, TX. If you have respiratory problems like asthma, it is important to breathe cool and clean air. If something goes wrong, it is important to quickly find a company that can deliver a quality air conditioner repair.

The longer you must wait the more dangerous your living conditions can become. That is why the people of Mesquite turn to K&S Heating & Air for a speedy and professional air conditioner repair service. As a family-owned business, we completely understand how unsettling an AC breakdown can be, so we promise to respond quickly to any emergency.

What Are the Signs That You Need an Air Conditioner Repair?

A regular service will keep your AC unit running smoothly and efficiently, but even the best-maintained systems will break down occasionally. So, what should you be looking out for?

Increased Energy Costs

A poorly maintained AC unit will drive up your energy bills. For example, if there is not enough coolant in your system the evaporator coil may freeze over. If it does then you should turn off your unit and allow it to completely thaw.

If you continue to use the AC unit when the coil is frozen, then you are causing the other components to work harder, using more energy. Harder working units could overheat requiring an air conditioner repair.

Poor Airflow

An air conditioner repair may be necessary if the airflow from your unit is poor. The evaporator coil needs a constant supply of warm air to flow over it.

This allows the coil to work more efficiently and avoid freezing over. A damaged fan may be at fault and will need replacing. Airflow could also be restricted by dirty air filters and these will need replacing.

Lack of Cool Air

If your air conditioner is starting to blow warm air, this could be due to several reasons. Your AC system needs an optimum level of coolant in it to operate properly. Less coolant will mean less cooling and your system will need to have its coolant levels topped up.

Your compressor could also be playing up. As the compressor pumps the coolant around the AC unit, any fault with it will reduce the cooling effect. If your AC unit starts to blow hot air, you need an air conditioner repair from one of K&S’s expert technicians.

Strange Smells

Your AC can emit burning smells that point toward faulty wiring or other electrical issues. You should not ignore any burning smells from your AC unit. Restricted airflow can lead to parts overheating also giving off a burnt smell.

Should you notice any musty smells, mold or mildew could be present in your AC unit. This smell could come from a blocked AC drain. The AC drain carries the excess moisture from inside your AC unit to an outside drain. Mold and mildew could grow inside the drain line causing a blockage. This will mean that water will back up and cause water damage to your AC system and your home.

Excessive Moisture

A blocked AC drain will also lead to excess humidity or moisture in your home, this blockage could mean that water will back up into your AC unit and cause puddles of water around it. Cracks or leaks in your AC unit may also be a factor in raising moisture levels in your home.

Strange Noises

All AC units will make some noise and it is something that you can get used to. New noises are more likely to cause concern. For example, a worn fan belt will start to make squealing noises, broken motor bearings will make grinding sounds.

A fan that has started to work its way loose or has a bent blade may make a clunking sound because it is hitting the inner parts of your unit. These noises need to be investigated or else you will need a major air conditioner repair.

Thermostat Issues

A poorly calibrated thermostat can cause your AC unit to overwork. It will believe the temperature to be higher or lower than it is. This can also happen it is near an open window on a warm day and the warm air blowing over it will cause the air conditioner to work harder to maintain the temperature. An overworked system is more likely to break down needing an air conditioner repair.

How Old Your AC Unit Is?

Even a well-maintained AC unit will need to be replaced every 10 to 15 years. But there are many benefits to having it replaced.

A newer model will be expensive initially to buy and install but will be more energy-efficient saving you money in the long term. It will provide more peace of mind as it is less likely to break down.

A newer model will also provide better air quality and will be more environmentally friendly because it will not be using ozone-depleting chemicals for coolant.

With a Zoning AC System, you will be able to provide different amounts of air conditioning for each room. For example, rooms with more direct sunlight on them will need changing quantities of air conditioning during the day or night.

If you are thinking of replacing your old AC unit, please call K&S. We can help you decide what AC unit is best for you. It is important to get the right-sized system for your home.

Why Turn to K&S Heating & Air for an Air Conditioner Repair?

If your air conditioner breaks down, you need somebody around quickly to fix it safely. As it could break down at any time you need somebody available 24/7, and over weekends and holidays.

K&S Heating & Air provide such a service. We have many highly trained technicians on call to help you. We take our responsibilities seriously and understand that without a working air conditioner on a hot summers’ day, life is going to be difficult.

Whatever your emergency please call K&S Heating & Air without delay. The people of Mesquite, TX. could not be in safer hands.