Most people call for air conditioning repairs only when something breaks. However, they don’t realize that the performance of their HVAC has a far bigger impact on the home than it seems. Your AC can impact your summer power bills, the home’s air quality, and even how often you need to clean the house. A well-maintained AC makes life cleaner, healthier, and more affordable.
While it’s advised that you get an annual AC tune-up, how do you really know when it’s time to call for AC maintenance before the AC breaks? let’s take a closer look at the lesser-known signs that you need AC repair.
1) The Power Bill is Unusually High and leads to AC Repair
When your AC is struggling to keep up, it uses more electricity. Blowing through a clogged filter or trying to cool with dust-coated coils makes the AC work harder, which burns more energy. If your AC has damaged or excessively dusty components, then you could be paying more for your summer power bill than you need to.
Compare this month’s power bill to the same month last year. The temperature and the monthly cost should be comparable. If this year’s cost is higher (especially if it’s higher across several warm-weather month comparisons) then your air conditioner probably needs a tune-up and maybe a repair. Fortunately, when this is done, your power bill should go back down.
2) The Home is Unusually Dusty
An unusual amount of dust in your home is also a sign that your HVAC isn’t doing it’s job the way it’s supposed to. With a fresh filter and leak-free ductwork, your AC is supposed to pull air (dust and all) in through the intake register, remove dust through the filter, and then cool the air to cycle back through the house. If your filter is clogged or there’s a problem with the duct system, you may see an excessive amount of dust in your home.
If your home accumulates dust quickly and is dustier than other homes in town, this could be a problem with your air conditioner. Start by changing the air filter, but if the problem persists, call for a cleaning and tune-up to enjoy a much less dusty home.
3) You Hear Unusual Sounds in the Walls or Vents
Listen carefully. Strange sounds can mean that there’s something wrong with your AC. A banging, clanging, or rattling noise when your AC is running or when you turn the AC on/off can indicate something is loose and not functioning properly. You may have a loose blower fan housing, a worn engine support spring, or even ductwork that is not properly secured and flexes as the air pressure and temperature changes.
Calling for repairs soon after you start to hear the noises can help fix the problem before you have a part come completely loose and damage other elements of your HVAC system – saving you money on more extensive repairs later on.
4) You Have Allergies at the Wrong Time of Year, AC repair might be the answer
Finally, you may be wondering why you’re sneezing last season’s tree pollen allergies, it may be because your HVAC is not clean or clearing it’s own ducts efficiently. A clogged filter or just dusty ductwork can result in the AC system trapping old pollen and other allergens and re-releasing them slowly throughout the year. If your allergies are worse at home than at work, this may be an issue with your HVAC where a quick cleaning service and tune-up could easily have you clear-eyed and allergy-free in your home once more.
Is your home showing some of these lesser-known signs of AC repair malfunctions? Call for a seasonal maintenance check and we’ll make sure your AC is working efficiently, cleanly, and with all parts properly intact. Save on your power bill, prevent dust and allergies in the house, and conduct moderate repairs before they become a serious issue. SoBellas Home Services is here to help keep your El Paso HVAC in top condition. Contact us today to book your next HVAC inspection and tune-up service.
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