Homeowners rely more on their air conditioners to keep their Huntersville, NC, homes comfortable as the summer weather approaches. An AC system won’t be able to do this if it’s overheating, which means something malfunctioned. Let’s take a closer look at some of the possible reasons your AC system is overheating.
Dirty Air Filter
The air filter protects your AC system from dust and pollutants. If it’s dirty, it reduces the airflow, causing your air conditioner to possibly run longer while making it harder for the compressor to function properly. Unless you change the air filter regularly, the AC system will eventually overheat, short cycle or break down.
Dirty Condenser Coils
Dirt and debris usually collect around the outside unit of your AC system. This debris can build up around the condenser coils, too.
It then acts as insulation and keeps the refrigerant from releasing heat properly. As a result, the compressor keeps running until the AC system overheats.
Low Refrigerant
Your AC system doesn’t use up its refrigerant. Instead, it circulates the refrigerant over and over.
Unfortunately, normal wear and tear can cause parts of your AC system to degrade. Valves may become faulty, fittings can loosen or cracks can develop. These issues can cause the refrigerant to leak out.
Once your refrigerant is low due to these leaks, your AC compressor will struggle to maintain pressure. As it works harder to keep your home comfortable, it can overheat. Routine AC maintenance allows our professional service technicians to try to catch these problems before they reach this point.
If your AC system is overheating, allow our licensed service technicians to perform an inspection. We will diagnose the root of this problem and recommend the necessary repairs to restore your AC system to its peak performance. Contact Bradham Brothers, Inc. today for all of your AC repair service needs in Huntersville, NC.
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