Balanced Air, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Repair’

My AC Is Making Rattling Sounds—What Does That Mean?

Monday, September 14th, 2020

woman-listening-300x200Odd noises from an air conditioner are rarely anything good. You can expect certain sounds from your AC’s indoor and outdoor components when it’s running:

  • The whir of the motors powering the fans and the compressor.
  • Occasional clicking sounds at startup.
  • The drip of water in the condensate drainage system.
  • The whoosh of air passing through the ductwork.

Sounds aside from this are warning you that’s something is wrong with the air conditioner. One of the most common of these warning sounds is rattling. There are several potential sources for this noise, and if you have any doubts about what’s causing it, it’s time to call for AC repair in Wesley Chapel, FL from our team. We offer 24-hour emergency service—we don’t want you to get trapped with a non-working AC during the Florida heat.

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Refrigerant Isn’t the Only Thing That Can Leak From Your AC

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

wavy-water-lineWe’ve written before about refrigerant leaks in an air conditioner. They’re one of the worst problems you can run into with an AC system since they not only put your household cooling in jeopardy, they can end up destroying the air conditioner’s compressor forcing the whole unit to be replaced.

Refrigerant leaks aren’t the only kind of leaks in an air conditioner. An AC can also leak water. This endangers your cooling, your AC system, and even your house. When you notice any water dripping from the air conditioner, call us for AC repair new Port Richey, FL—we have 24/7 emergency service available.

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Your AC May Run Into One of These 5 Problems This Summer

Saturday, April 11th, 2020

air-conditioner-evaporator-coilWe know that summer may feel like it’s still a long way off, but it pays to make plans for hotter weather when it comes to your air conditioner. This is especially true in Florida, where the summer weather sets in early, with hardly much in the way of transitional spring weather. It’s not too early to talk about trouble you may have with your air conditioner when it starts putting in the long hours in the middle of the year.

Modern air conditioning systems are complex refrigeration devices, so there is plenty that can go wrong with them. Fortunately, they’re designed to be reliable as long as their well-maintained. But even the best maintenance cannot prevent all potential problems. Below, we’ve listed five of the more common AC problems you may encounter this summer.

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If the Compressor Dies, Do I Need a Whole New AC? 

Monday, July 8th, 2019

service-timeWe do not want to give the impression that any air conditioning problems are too “minor” to take seriously. Considering how intensely hot our summer season is, any and all issues with your AC need to be addressed immediately. No matter how serious the problem may be, you can trust our team with your air conditioning repair in Land O’Lakes, FL. Don’t hesitate to schedule service.

Now, given that, we also want to say that there are certain air conditioning problems that are undeniably more serious than others. Of those, one of the last issues that you want to encounter is a dead compressor. What you may not realize is that no, a dead compressor does not necessarily mean that you need to replace the whole AC. That is definitely the case in some situations, but it’s not a given. Read on to learn more about some of the potential options you may have. 

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