AIR CONDITIONING (AC) REPAIR SERVICES

1. Refrigerant Levels

If your indoor air temperature is fluctuating or not cooling properly, your air conditioner may be low on refrigerant, which means your system has a leak. It’s important for your professional HVAC contractor to identify the location of the leak to avoid causing harm to the environment and repetitive AC repair. Talk to your air conditioning contractor at ServiceMark for annual AC maintenance to examine your unit for leaks.

2. Blockages

If your AC unit is leaking, your pipe could be blocked, or the condensate pump may have stopped working. Sometimes, dirt, leaves, and dust can build up and cause your air conditioner problems. If the drain pan overflows, it can cause air conditioning repair issues and damage to the parts in your system.

3. Electrical Issues

If air isn’t coming from your vents at all, the fan on the outside unit may have tripped. If this is the case, check the breaker box. Restart the tripped switch by moving it to the off position and then back to the on position. If a power surge causes the switch to trip, your air conditioner should be back on track. However, if your breaker continues to shut down, there may be a serious electrical or wiring issue. Our team offers HVAC repair services in Drexel Hill, Elkton, and Newark and have the correct tools to fix dangerous wiring problems in your system. When in doubt, contact a certified HVAC service like ServiceMark to diagnose the problem.

4. Malfunctioning Capacitors

Faulty capacitors are also a reason the fans in your air conditioner fail to engage. Capacitors provide the spark needed to start the motor of your air conditioner. A clicking sound is a tell-tale sign that your capacitor is wearing down and will soon fail to engage. If you detect a humming sound, the motor may be attempting to activate. To avoid costly problems with the motor, it’s best to fix this type of air conditioning repair issue sooner than later.

5. Faulty Compressor

Dirty coils, refrigerant levels, and capacitors will impact your compressor’s functionality. Like many other parts of your AC unit, compressors work hard and will eventually need to be replaced. We offer air conditioning repair services in areas such as Wayne, Newark, Elkton, Upper Darby, and Drexel Hill. Due to the complexity of a compressor, your AC contractor may recommend replacing your entire unit instead of performing a repair for the compressor.

6. Evaporator Coils

Evaporator coils are the underrated and overlooked heroes of an efficient air conditioning system. They absorb indoor heat and return it as cold air through in-home air ducts. Frozen coils, air duct obstruction, dirty filters, and refrigerant levels will cause significant problems.

7. Condenser Coils

Similar to evaporator coils, your condenser coils are responsible for releasing heat into the outdoor air. Located outside your home, they’re easily plagued by the weather, debris, or dust.

If your AC smells bad, there could be a few issues at play, depending on the type of odor coming from your unit. Learn more about what different smells can mean when they come from your air conditioner and how you can alleviate the issue in your home ASAP.

1. Burning Smells

Electrical odors could indicate a mechanical air conditioning repair problem with your compressor or fan. The source of the issues may be associated with electrical component failure or a wiring issue. Keep in mind, the first few times an air conditioner kicks on, it may emit a burning odor that can smell electrical or dusty. After 20 to 30 minutes, the smell will stop.

If the odor does not disappear, you should contact a professional HVAC contractor to check out the problem and perform an air conditioning repair. Our staff of certified technicians offers air conditioning services in locations such as Dover, Denton, Upper Darby, Newark, Abington, and Drexel Hill. Attempting to fix an air conditioner without a technician can result in severe injuries.

2. Rotten Egg Odors

If your air conditioner smells of rotten eggs or sulfur, this is an indicator of a natural gas leak. Although on its own, natural gas is odorless, most utility providers add the aroma to alert people of a dangerous leak. Don’t take this lightly. If you smell a rotten-egg-like odor in your home, natural gas is likely the culprit. While low-level exposure isn’t hazardous to your health, high levels reduce oxygen in the blood and can lead to loss of consciousness or even death. Additionally, gas is highly flammable and explosive. If you notice this smell, open the windows to your home right away, exit your residence and call the gas company.

3. Exhaust Smells

Your air conditioner isn’t gas-powered, so oftentimes, people are concerned about where this type of smell could be coming from. However, there are fluids in the engine and other parts of your air conditioner which can leak out, causing this exhaust fume odor. When dealing with fluid leaks, call a certified contractor on our team to perform an air conditioning repair and handle the situation.

4. Chemical Smells

If your AC system smells like paint thinner, formaldehyde, or any other chemicals, it needs to be assessed before use. Many fluids are used within your AC system. They can be the culprit for an assortment of chemical-type smells when the unit malfunctions. These particulates can be hazardous to your health, depleting oxygen and resulting in an array of health issues. Our team of contractors provides HVAC services in Ardmore, Easton, and Upper Darby and is committed to performing a proper diagnosis to resolve the issue.