ACs use a ton of electricity, making them often the most expensive drain on your utilities monthly. If you notice a rapid or unprecedented increase in your electric bill, it might mean your AC is not running efficiently.

Old units tend to draw more power to do the same amount of work they used to when fresh and in better shape. Likewise, dirty filters, defective motors, duct leaks, and faulty capacitors can cause your air conditioner to draw more power than usual despite not cooling your home more efficiently.

Thankfully, if you get regular, annual maintenance from Coverall, we can ensure your AC is in its best shape. We’ll let you know if it’s getting too old and get you a unit that will draw less power while leaving your home more relaxed than your last system.

A foul smell is never a good sign – but it at least tells you that you should invest in air conditioning repair ASAP. Musty air, which is most common, signifies that your AC has issues like standing water. This can accumulate in the drain pans, drip lines, and other hard-to-reach areas, promoting fungus and mildew growth.

AC short cycling is a common and rather harmful problem to experience. As a symptom, your AC will shut off unexpectedly in the middle of a cooling cycle. In most instances, short cycling indicates:

Low refrigerant – possibly due to leaks
Defective thermostat readings
An oversized air conditioner
Leaky ventilation
Clogged air filters

High humidity can lead to more problems than just uncomfortable living. Humidity can lead to mold, mildew, and respiratory issues – especially for those with asthma or other breathing disabilities. To alleviate the problem, we recommend having a professional:

Adjust your unit’s fan speed
Clean your evaporator coils
Install a thermal expansion valve
Check your refrigerant charge

Your AC’s condenser coils are responsible for many of the functions of your unit. When they’ve frozen, your system will not run as intended. Poor airflow that allows ice to build is often the cause of this.

We typically try to remove all obstructions from an outdoor unit to remedy the problem, especially if large shrubbery has built up since you installed your air conditioner. Additionally, you might need a new refrigerant charge. Our air conditioning repair team has extensive experience dealing with this issue. We can often thaw your unit, replace necessary parts, and get everything back to working order the same day you call us for service.

This problem is easily identifiable, as a broken fan will cause the unit to overheat. This leads to the system’s safety controls triggering, turning your AC off automatically. Unfortunately, overheating can cause severe damage to your AC, requiring dedicated air conditioning repair.

Your AC should be virtually noiseless when functioning correctly – save the quiet sound of clean, filtered air entering your home. Squealing and screeching sounds indicate your blower motor is malfunctioning, your bearing has issues, or your belt is damaged and might break.

Rattling, banging, clanging, or thumping typically means you have a blower motor issue. It’s best to seek air conditioning repair immediately if you hear these sounds.

Something might be stuck in the blower, blades, or housing surrounding your unit if you hear steady clicking, smacking, or ticking. Ensure you’ve completely shut off your device before attempting to clear the blockage.

When your fan starts up, rattling indicates a failing motor or loose hardware inside the unit. Tighten any loose screws and call a professional air conditioning repair service to ensure that your access panels are correctly aligned.

Clicking when you power on or off your device means you have a relay problem, which needs comprehensive air conditioning repair or replacement.

Drain lines and drip pans can also get clogged after years of use, as ice can build and prevent water from filtering correctly. Still, you don’t want things to get too cold, as frozen indoor coils indicate airflow issues, typically due to debris surrounding your unit, dirty air filters, or blocked ducts.

If your unit has frozen, turn it off to let it defrost naturally. Even after this, it’s essential for the integrity of your system that you contact a professional to diagnose the problem immediately.

Varying temperatures within your home usually occur due to leaky ductwork, clogged vents, or improper insulation. Call us today for air conditioning repair if you need someone to check your vents and ducts for obstructions.

Check ducts that you can easily access to ensure they’re working as intended. A broken or disconnected return duct can often pull unconditioned air from your attic. If you don’t know how to repair the vent properly, call us immediately for assistance, and we’ll be more than happy to take care of the issue.

Likewise, when your AC blows warm air, you might have a refrigerant or compressor problem with your outdoor unit. Both these issues require an experienced professional to fix.

If you’ve already confirmed that you’ve set your thermostat to a temperature your system will not cool to, it’s likely not working as intended. Next, move to the circuit breaker to ensure power flows into your air conditioner. If you still experience insufficient airflow after troubleshooting, it’s time to call the professionals at Coverall for air conditioning repair.