Your air conditioner is one of the hardest-working systems in your home, especially during the warmer months. But how do you know when it needs help? Strange sounds are often the first sign that something’s wrong and catching them early can make all the difference. While it’s normal for your AC to make a soft humming sound when running, some noises should never be ignored.
Ignoring odd sounds can lead to bigger problems down the road, including costly repairs or even total system failure. Paying attention now can save you serious money, protect your comfort, and extend the life of your equipment. If your system has been acting up frequently or showing signs of age, you may want to consider whether it’s time to replace your AC unit rather than continuing to repair it.
Here are some important tips for homeowners on when there might be a problem with your AC, and why you shouldn’t wait to get it checked.
Imagine that your air conditioner is starting to sound funky. It’s running in short, frequent cycles for some reason and it’s really struggling to keep your home cool this summer. What gives?
Once you call a professional for air conditioner repair, the hard part is usually over. When we’re there, we can detect any problems in the system and address them with the tools we have. If any components need to be replaced, we can give you a rundown of how much it’s going to cost and what the condition of your system is in.
Call us. No, we’re serious. If your air conditioner is making any loud noises, your first instinct should be to call your local team of professionals. Sure, we’ll get into more detail down below about what these noises can mean, but nine times out of ten homeowners don’t have the tools to address them.
The air conditioning system keeping your home cooled down during another hot August and September in Pennsylvania is a machine, not a living creature. It can’t feel “stressed” like a person. But stress is still a good word to use when describing how an AC might suffer from malfunctions or even a complete breakdown during the heat at the end of summer. Think of all the work the AC has already done over the season, and then think about how much work is left to do. It’s natural for an air conditioner to become overly “stressed out” under these conditions.
“How can I get the best cooling from my air conditioning system this year?”
We can’t stress this fact enough—a household’s central air conditioner needs professional maintenance every year. These annual appointments give HVAC technicians the opportunity to inspect the air conditioner and handle basic tune-ups, cleanings, and adjustments.
As we wind down from the summer season, it’s important to make sure that your air conditioner is in good shape before you turn it off for the rest of the year. If your system has any problems, you’re going to want to have them dealt with now, rather than at the start of the next summer season. There are many indications that your air conditioning system might be struggling, but the easiest to identify are often strange noises coming from the unit. Let’s go over some common unusual noises below, and the problems they indicate.