This hot and muggy summer in Brooklyn may have taken a toll on your air conditioner’s efficiency. It is tempting to put off having your air conditioner serviced until next springtime when the weather is more agreeable, but we suggest you do not. Even though it is late summer or early fall, you can always benefit from having Best Brooklyn Heating and AC Repair come out and tune up your system.
No matter what day of the year, you must look after your central HVAC system like you will use it tomorrow. There is no right or wrong time to have it looked at, even just to ensure there are no surprise defects. If summer heat lingers into fall, which usually does, servicing your system now will prepare you for it.
Having your AC serviced now also gives you peace of mind that it will be ready for the next summer, especially if you are already noticing it having trouble keeping up. The springtime servicing you had earlier this year might not be unable to protect your system anymore, so It is better not to dismiss it and remember these daunting late summer reasons why September is the toughest month for your AC:
Clogged AC Filter
- This is among the most typical explanations for why an air conditioner loses efficiency as the season winds down. Good news: you can easily resolve this issue by replacing the filter, preferably every 1-3 months. After an entire summer of use, a single filter might become so clogged that it will choke off airflow and reduce room cooling.
Late Summer is a Temperature Danger Zone
- After working nonstop in August, September is the next hottest month of the year and poses additional risks to our AC system. Extreme heat in September stresses a cooling system that has already been used extensively in the previous month, increasing the likelihood of failure. If you suspect that the air conditioner in your building is overworked and may soon break down, it is better to let a reliable HVAC technician examine it as early as now.
Cooling Inconsistencies
- Reduced cooling effectiveness is an early warning sign that your air conditioner is losing efficiency. It takes longer for cool air to reach rooms that are further apart in the ductwork. Those rooms further down the ducting will have less cool air reaching them. A malfunctioning air conditioner may cause “hot spots” in the home.
Strange Sounds from Your AC
- Abnormal sounds are one of the most reliable early indicators of impending AC failure. You do not want to hear any grinding, screeching, clicking, or hissing noises emitting from the AC unit, so consider having a trained HVAC expert over to determine the noise source and fix the issue accordingly.
Dirty or Congested Condenser
- The external condenser cabinet must be free of debris and dust to expel indoor heat. After using your AC all summer, make sure there is a one-foot gap around the cabinet on all sides, and use a hose with a low spray setting to clean it if necessary. If you are unsure if it made anything right, you are welcome to call one of our HVAC technicians for additional support.
Short Cycling
- The entire AC cooling process should take about 15 minutes. So, it is not normal for the air conditioner’s compressor to turn on and off during the cycle or anything less than that. You might link this problem to a filthy motor, a blocked air filter, a refrigerant leak, or a failing capacitor, all of which are very much possible during September.
Leaks Due to Condensation
- Inevitably, condensation will form within your air conditioner whenever it is turned on, so you shouldn’t be surprised if you ever encounter this problem. Condensation accumulating around your central air conditioner is probably the result of shoddy installation. Due to the high humidity throughout the summer, issues with your system can worsen and clog the condensate drain, resulting in poor drainage.
Are you noticing at least one of the AC cooling problems in the list above? If you are, it is best not to postpone a call to Best Brooklyn Heating and AC Repair for professional HVAC support as soon as possible!
Best Brooklyn Heating and AC Repair will always be your top support group for all your HVAC-related dilemmas! So, if you are having trouble managing your HVAC systems in this rough month, call one of our hotline numbers now to schedule an appointment with our technicians.