Your air conditioning unit is essential to dealing with these high Turlock temperatures during the summer months. However, even with regular maintenance a cooling unit can break down from over use, wear and tear, external damage, and more. You’ll know it’s time when your unit isn’t cooling enough or not coming on at all. We’ll help you know what’s to come by sharing the 4 most common Turlock AC repairs.

1. Electrical or Power Issues

Believe it or not, many issues affecting your unit’s performance are due to an issue with the power source. This is true for air conditioners powered by electricity, natural gas, both, or other source. A few common issues include:

• Loose wiring or wires that have become disconnected.
• A wire that has become cut during another task.
• Faulty relays that cease to function.
• Disconnection from power source.
• A tripped switch in the fusebox. If your unit keeps tripping the switch, call a professional for help.

2. Capacitor Failure

This essential component is key to keeping power flowing to your cooling unit. It assists the electric motors that are in the system’s start and run. Over time they weaken and eventually cease to work depending on the quality of your model. You can tell when a capacitor is faulty if the start cycle isn’t working as it should, your unit blows warm air, and other signs.

3. Low Refrigerant

Most newer units are designed to make the refrigerant last for a long time. However, many different circumstances can cause it to become low. For example, a loose line can cause it to leak out. In this situation, you may notice a strange liquid coming form the unit. It also may not be blowing cold air. In any case, you should call a professional to both find the cause of the leak and repair it. Remember to always use the proper type of refrigerant for your unit.

Click here to get a simple guide on AC refrigerants.

4. Drainage Issues

Your air conditioner uses refrigerant and water to cool your home. It uses a system to remove excess water and condensation. However, this system can fail at times. Water drips into a pan where a pump and drain remove it to the exterior of the property. In some cases, this drain becomes clogged, tears, or breaks apart causing water to drip into the house. In addition, contaminants build up to clog the drain line until it no longer can drain properly. Moisture backs up and eventually fills up the secondary drain pan. Some models program these secondary drains with a safety switch to power off the unit when it is full. In other cases, the moisture builds until it enters the property. Again, a professional must be used to identify the cause and fix it properly.

Fix the Most Common Turlock AC Repairs

Contact us if you live in Turlock or the surrounding areas and need any of these or other AC repairs or similar services. Air Kustoms Inc is a locally owned company that can help you with a free, no obligation estimate that is competitive, as well as a professional team. Feel free to contact us to learn more about how we can help keep your home cool.