Your HVAC system helps you stay cool and comfortable during the summer, and warm and cozy during the winter. It’s a vital part of your home, but it can be problematic in some instances. If you fail to properly maintain your system, or if your system is aging and on its last legs, you could experience some problems. To help you save time, money and sanity, we’ll explore some of the most common causes of HVAC repair for Fayetteville residents.
1. You Failed to Maintain It
The single most common reason for HVAC repair is a lack of maintenance. Like your car’s engine, transmission, tires and other components, your home’s HVAC system needs periodic TLC to stay in top condition. Ideally, you’ll work with an HVAC company that can offer maintenance in the spring and fall to ensure that your system lasts as long as possible.
2. Failed Fan Motors
The outside condenser unit has a massive fan within it that helps push heat outward. The fan is subject to a significant amount of wear and tear throughout the year, as well as to temperature extremes, rain, sleet and snow, and other threats. Over time, all of this takes a toll and the fan motor can burn out, the bearings can seize, and other problems can crop up.
3. Low Refrigerant
Refrigerant is what makes your air conditioner work – it’s responsible for allowing you to cool air in the first place. It also helps to lubricate moving parts within the system. Leaks can allow refrigerant to escape into the atmosphere, meaning that your system must work harder and harder to cool and that components are going without the needed lubrication.
4. Debris on Fins
Both the evaporator and the condenser unit have fins that help alleviate the heat and cool air. However, those fins become soiled with dirt and debris over time. Mold and mildew can also be threats. Dirty, unmaintained fins force your unit to work harder and can compromise your ability to properly heat or cool your home and force you to have HVAC repair from a Fayetteville contractor.
5. Faulty Thermostat
The key to your HVAC system is the thermostat. However, thermostats can suffer from damage and can fail over time. If it malfunctions, your system will not work properly (or at all in the case of total thermostat failure).
Do you need HVAC repair in Fayetteville? We invite you to call Hammond Services today to schedule an assessment. Dial 770-227-5325.
