{"id":582,"date":"2020-04-06T11:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T15:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/?p=582"},"modified":"2024-07-11T13:42:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T17:42:57","slug":"dont-ignore-3-sounds-ac-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/dont-ignore-3-sounds-ac-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Ignore These 3 Sounds from Your AC System"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While homeowners in some parts of the country are still\nusing their heaters for the foreseeable future, here in the Woodstock area we\u2019re\njust about ready to turn them off for the season and turn our attention to our\nair conditioners. Since this is the case, we hope you\u2019ve already had maintenance\ndone on your cooling system. Professional maintenance allows our technicians to\nthoroughly inspect your air conditioner. We\u2019ll adjust and clean components that\nneed it, then make recommendations for repairs as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance helps slow the accumulation of wear and tear and\nultimately helps your air conditioner last longer. You also can rest assured\nknowing you\u2019ll rarely be surprised by unexpected repair needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All that said, it\u2019s always a good idea to know the signs\nthat your AC is in disrepair, even if you have\n<\/em>had maintenance done already. There are various symptoms a malfunctioning\ncooling system can display, but there are 3 ominous sounds in particular you\nshould be particularly aware of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.    \nHissing\/Gurgling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is most commonly the sign of a refrigerant leak. If the\nsound resembles hissing, refrigerant may be exiting your system while in gas\nform, and gurgling\u2014or bubbling\u2014indicates it\u2019s leaving in liquid form. Either\nway, it\u2019s a bad problem to have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a bit of a misconception out there about\nrefrigerant. Homeowners have reported being told that refrigerant runs out\nregularly\u2014that it should be refilled (recharged) once a year or more. But the\ntruth is, your air conditioner is ideally supplied with enough refrigerant upon\ninstallation to last its entire lifespan. If you\u2019re losing refrigerant, it\nmeans you\u2019re losing cooling power and efficiency, and your wallet is going to\nsuffer for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.    \nGrinding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a very important component of your air conditioner\ncalled the air handler. <\/em>It\u2019s\nresponsible for circulating air throughout your home while the air conditioner\nis operating. The motor inside the air handler takes on a lot of stress, and to\nhelp it cope your system has oiled bearings to provide lubrication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, over time these bearings naturally wear down. As\na result, the friction on the air handler motor will increase. This can cause\nyour motor to emit a grinding sound while the system is running. If you hear\nthis, it\u2019s time for you to call for repairs. The bearings will need to be\nreplaced before your AC system overheats and burns out as a result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.    \nShort-Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Short-cycling is the name given to when your air conditioner\nturns itself on and off every few minutes, rather than completing a regular,\nfull cooling cycle. If your air conditioner was installed recently and\nimmediately started short-cycling, then we\u2019re afraid we have to tell you your\nsystem wasn\u2019t properly sized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise, this problem can be caused by an electrical\nissue. The thing is, short-cycling is both the symptom of a problem and the\ncause of more problems. It prevents your air conditioner from providing\nsufficient cooling, and accelerates the rate of which your system wears down.\nThis threatens your cooling system\u2019s efficacy and longevity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you need reliable air conditioning repair in Woodstock, GA<\/a> look no further than DC Cheek Heating, Cooling & Plumbing<\/a>. “Fixed, At the Speed of Life!”<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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