5 Warning Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Immediate Service

We get it. You have nothing better than a friend to turn to when the legendary Malaysian heat strikes. Therefore, when it begins to malfunction, it does not merely become a nuisance but like a betrayal! The positive aspect is that, your AC normally provides you with ample warning to the time it shuts down.

Consider the weird sounds or poor airflow to be the cry of help by your AC. Early detection of these signals can be what makes the difference between an easy, relatively inexpensive repair and an all out, wallet emptying failure.

We will go through the five largest red flags that indicate that it is time to hire the professionals.

1.  Weak Breeze? It’s Blowing Warm Air

This is the most apparent indication of something. Instead of the chilly, cool air, which you are paying to, you experience a lukewarm or warm breeze.

This may be because of a number of reasons:

• It may have low refrigerant (gas that makes cool air) which in many cases implies a leakage.
• The compressor (the heart of your AC) might be breaking.
• It might even be a broken thermostat and it is reading the temperature in your room wrong.

Your first move? Check your air filter. A plugged filter may result in blocking of air. When that is clean and you are still getting warm air, then it is time to have a professional diagnosis. It is not a do-it-yourself task but rather requires a professional hand of a reputable team such as ours in Aircond Care.

2.  The Symphony of Strange Noises

The background should have AC which is humming. When it begins to compose an orchestral of bangs, rattles, squeals or grinding, it is attempting to convey a certain thing to you.

• Squeezing: It is common that there is something wrong with the fan motor or an internal belt.
• Grinding: This is severe–this is normally an indication that motor bearings are failing.
• Banging or Rattling: It might be a loose or broken component of the unit, such as a fan blade, or a loose screw.

Anyone who disregards these sounds does it as though it is a check engine light on your car. A rattled mote to-day may be a confiscated compressor to-morrow.

3. That Funky, Musty Smell

When your air conditioning starts with a damp, moldy odor in the room, you cannot simply light a scented candle! This would normally imply the existence of mold or mildew in either your unit or within the duct work. It is frequently occasioned by a congested drain-pipe in which moisture has been lodging-a frequent trouble in our damp climate.

It is not just a smell, but an issue of air quality that may influence the health of your family, particularly the asthmatic or allergic.

4. Water, Water, Everywhere (And It Shouldn’t Be)

Minor condensation is usual; however, big trouble is puddles of water around your indoor unit. A clogged condensate drain line is the most frequently used culprit. When this occurs, the water which your AC draws in the air does not have a place to go and thus it leaks away.

This is not only messy when left alone, it can also result in water being damaging your walls and floors and, as a result, more mold.

5. Your Electricity Bill Skeleton-Shakes (Not the Good Growth)

Did you open your electricity bill recently and had a heart attack? Unless you have shifted your usage habits, then your AC is the first suspect. Systems lose efficiency as they become old or have issues. With a poor AC, you have to force it to cool down your home which takes more time and uses more electricity and increases your expenses. A well-maintained efficient unit must prove to be cost-effective to operate; and a sudden spike is a silent alarm that you cannot do away with.

6. So, What’s Next? Panic-free paranoia: Don’t Panic, Just Get It Checked

When you nor your head in agreement with any of these red flags, the one thing that cannot be undervalued is not to disregard them. The faster you can have the opinion of a professional the better.

To our customers in KL and Selangor, our AircondCare team is available to offer straight forward and honest advice as well as professional aircond repair services. We will figure out the actual problem and will provide you a very clear quote and will restore your cool comfortable air as soon as possible.

There are occasions when a repair may not be the most cost effective decision in case your system is very ancient and keeps on breaking down. And then it may only be time to think of a fresh, energy saving aircond Installation that may save you money in the long run. But we will never lie to your purse, or your pocket-book.

The thing that we are here to defend is your comfort and peace of mind. We are a phone call away in case your AC is sending you messages.