Having your system serviced now will make it easier to deal with any summer temperatures that persist into the fall. Service at this time ensures that your home is ready for summer. Apollo Heating and Air Conditioning understands air conditioning and is dedicated to customer satisfaction.
After a long, humid summer, you may notice that your air conditioner isn’t performing at its best. While you may believe that it is too late for AC service and maintenance and that you should wait until next spring, you would be inaccurate. It may be late in the season, but home heating maintenance today is never too late.
What is it about September that makes an air conditioner work so hard? There are two issues:
- September is typically one of the warmest months of the year. It’s technically summer (for the first three weeks, at least), and the August heat lasts most of the month. After Labor Day, an air conditioner rarely gets a break.
- Beginning in June, the air conditioner has already done much work. The unit’s stress and dirt buildup may finally catch up in September.
If you’re experiencing any of these air conditioning issues, your air conditioner is likely overworked this September. Before you shut down your system for the season, perform heating and air maintenance to avoid future problems.
Short Cycling
- Short cycling refers to your air conditioning system turning on and off repeatedly. Your system should turn on and off as the temperature in your home rises or falls, but doing so too frequently is unnecessary and a sign of error. If this is something your system has recently started doing, you’re probably dealing with an electrical problem. Short cycling is frequently caused by electrical problems such as bad wiring, loose wires, or a faulty power source. If you are experiencing short cycling, you should seek professional help immediately.
Fluid Leakages
- It is common in air conditioning systems because condensation occurs naturally when your air conditioner is turned on. If you notice liquid pooling from your central air conditioning system, the cause is most likely improper installation. Because of the humidity levels, the year’s warm months aggravate existing problems with your system. If the weather is particularly humid and your system is already draining improperly, your condensate drain will clog.
Strange Noises
- We frequently see homeowners schedule AC maintenance and repairs around this time of year because they hear strange noises when turning on their air conditioning. While it is unrealistic to expect your air conditioner to run continuously, there should be no noises from your unit, such as whistling, rattling, or grinding. If you hear these sounds, you should clean your ductwork or fans. Dust and debris collect in these areas, causing the noise. Scheduling heating and air maintenance will help you avoid future noise problems.
You never want your air conditioner to run with a problem, whether or not the problem is causing an outward drop in performance. You’ll save money, reduce the likelihood of a system breakdown, and help the air conditioner last longer if you get in touch with us now.
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Late summer and early fall are the times of the year when flaws in your air conditioning system become apparent. Although it may appear that getting your air conditioning serviced now is inconvenient because you’ll be shutting it down soon, it’s better to have a last-minute service than no service at all. The thought of a crisp fall can calm you into a false sense of security, but don’t let September be cruel to your air conditioning system—strengthen it.
Reach out to our team immediately if you need to schedule maintenance or repairs for your air conditioner.
Our core values of honesty, authenticity, collaborative effort and commitment drive us to provide excellent and timely air conditioning services. Contact Apollo Heating and Air Conditioning today, as we offer 24-hour emergency service.
