Air conditioner problems are notorious for cropping up when you need your AC unit the most – the middle of summer or the dead of winter. Although it's easier to stay warm than it is cool, anytime your AC goes out, you need 24 hour AC repair, and Custom Air System has been providing reliable AC repair services for over 30 years.
Air conditioners breakdown for a number of reasons, many of which are quite common and can be prevented with regular AC maintenance.
If your air conditioner has stopped cooling, the unit is blowing cool but not cold air, or your indoor coils are frozen, you may be low on refrigerant. This can happen if the refrigerant was undercharged when your air conditioning unit was installed, or the unit has a leak.
Adding refrigerant won't help the situation because if there is a leak, you'll be adding refrigerant frequently which can be much more expensive than fixing the problem. Leaking refrigerant is also harmful to the environment, and a chronic leak is even more harmful.
Custom Air Systems can help. Our knowledgeable and experienced HVAC technicians will come out and inspect your AC unit to determine if there is a leak and where it is located, fix the leak, and test to make sure the repair fixed the problem. Your HVAC tech will recharge your refrigerant once they confirm the leak is fixed.
Regular maintenance is as important to your air conditioner as it is to the engine of your car. Changing the air filter once a month keeps the coils (the part that does the cooling) clean and free of any debris. Once the coils become dirty, they don't cool as efficiently and can even freeze. This problem can be an expensive fix compared to the cost of simply changing a filter.
Changing the filter regularly can also help prevent premature failure of the compressor or fan, which may work harder with a dirty filter. Don't hesitate to call Custom Air Systems if you need advice on proper AC maintenance. We're happy to help.
Your air conditioner powers on and off frequently thanks to the thermostat that regulates your household temperature. Unfortunately, this can cause the compressor and the fan controls to fail eventually. This can happen quickly if the unit you have is too big for your home. The wires and terminals in your unit can also become corroded causing them to fail. Having your air conditioning unit serviced on a regular basis can help prevent these problems before they become costly.
Just like the air filter, the drain line to your air conditioner can become clogged and dirty, and this can cause the drain pan that catches excess water to fill up. Once the drain pan fills completely, water will start to leak, and this can cause damage to the AC unit as well as anything that is around it.
Your AC unit should run quietly outside your home. But when something is wrong, the unit can start making strange (and loud) noises. Just like in your car, if you hear a squealing or squeaking sound, you probably need a new belt.
Grinding noises can indicate a problem with the motor bearings and popping or pinging sounds can mean a flap of metal is loose in the ductwork. Hearing a rattle? You may need to tighten the housing panels. But no matter what sound you are hearing, it's best to call a qualified HVAC technician like the ones at Custom Air Systems to come out and inspect the unit to make sure there isn't a more significant problem.
It doesn't matter what type of air conditioner problem you have. Custom Air Systems is available 24/7 to help you get the AC repair you need. Our professional and friendly staff have decades of experience and are experts at their craft. We provide fast, friendly service to Houston, Friendswood, Pearland, and the surrounding areas, so no matter where you are, we can help. Contact us today (no matter what time it is) so that we can get to work on your AC repair and get you back up and running.