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Two out of every three air conditioner failures can be avoided. The following list represents various A/C concerns we encounter and suggested preventative/corrective steps. Here’s how you can maintain your system at NO cost.
12% – WATER LEAK

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

FOR FAILURE:

  • Mold/mildew build-up
  • Dirt build-up
  • Cracked pipe or misalignment
  • No back-up drain

SOLUTION: 

  • Clean drain pan
  • Flush and drain line
  • Repair cracks
  • Install back-up pan
2% – TRANSFORMER

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Age
  • Abuse
  • Misalignment

SOLUTION: 

  • Calibrate
  • Replace
2% THERMOSTAT

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Age
  • Abuse
  • Misalignment

SOLUTION:

  • Calibrate
  • Replace
2% – START KIT

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Age
  • Winding failure
  • Power surge
  • Plate insulation deterioration

SOLUTION:

  • Replace start kit under 10 years
  • Recommend Replace system over 10 years
1% – RELAY

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Age
  • Winding failure
  • Power surge

SOLUTION:

  • Replace relay under 10 years
  • Recommend: Replace indoor unit over 10 years
7% – REFRIGERANT BALANCE

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Overcharged
  • Undercharged
  • Leak in lines
  • Restriction

SOLUTION:

  • Balance by super heat
  • Add or remove refrigerant
  • Fix Leak
  • Repair restriction
3% – EXPANSION VALVE/METER DEVICE

water_leak

REASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Age
  • Vibration
  • Metal fatigue

SOLUTION: 

  • Replace meter device under 7 years
  • Recommend: Replace indoor unit over 7 years
5% – EVAPORATOR COIL LEAK

water_leakREASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Age
  • Metal fatigue
  • Joint deterioration

SOLUTION: 

  • If one leak, repair coil under 7 years
  • Recommend: Replace indoor unit if over 7 years
  • If multiple leaks, replace indoor unit
7% – EVAPORATOR AIR RESTRICTION

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE: 

  • Mold/mildew build-up
  • dirt/pet hair build-up
  • Oily smoke residue

SOLUTION: 

  • Remove and clean coil
  • Spray with MoldX
  • Install high capacity filter
  • Install air cleaner
2% – DUCTWORK

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE: 

  • Air Leak
  • Mold/mildew/dirt build-up
  • Crushed/restricted

SOLUTION: 

  • Seal leaks
  • Clean/sanitaze ductwork
  • Repair/replace damaged sections
3% – CONTACTOR

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE: 

  • Age
  • Short cycling
  • Loose connections
  • Point corrosion
  • Open or shorted winding

SOLUTION: 

  • Replace contactor
  • Install time delay
  • Repair connections
  • Recommend: Replace outdoor unit over 10 years Replace coil
5% – CONDENSER FAN MOTOR

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE: 

  • Age
  • Out of balance
  • Vibration
  • Worn bearings
  • Lack of lubrication

SOLUTION: 

  • Replace motor under 7 years
  • Recommend replace outdoor unit over years
  • Replace bearings if possible Lubricate if required
3% – CONDENSER FAN

water_leakREASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Bent blade
  • Metal fatigue
  • Damaged rain shield
  • Vibration

SOLUTION: 

  • Replace fan under 10 years
  • Recommend: Replace outdoor unit over 10 years
5% – CONDENSER COIL LEAK

water_leakREASON FOR FAILURE: 

  • Age
  • Metal fatigue
  • Joint deterioration

SOLUTION: 

  • If one leak, repair coil under 7 years
  • Recommend: Replace outdoor unit if over 7 gears
  • If multiple leaks, replace outdoor unit
5% – CONDENSER COIL AIR RESTRICTION

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE: 

  • Dirt build-up
  • Plant debris
  • Bent fins

SOLUTION: 

  • Clean coil
  • Straighten fins
5% – COMPRESSOR

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE: 

  • Refrigerant slugging
  • Worn valves
  • Voltage surge
  • Voltage drop
  • Short cycling

SOLUTION: 

  • Replace compressor under 5 years
  • Recommend: Replace outdoor unit over 5 years
5% – CAPACITOR

water_leakREASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Age
  • Leaking
  • Plate deterioration
  • Insulator deterioration
  • Power surge

SOLUTION: 

  • Replace capacitor under 10 years
  • Recommend: Replace outdoor unit if over 10 years
2% – BURNT OR LOOSE WIRE

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE: 

  • Faulty connection
  • Power surge

SOLUTION: 

  • Repair connection
  • Locate source of power surge
6% – BREAKER/FUSE

water_leakREASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Age
  • Power surge
  • Electrical short

SOLUTION: 

  • Reset breaker
  • Replace breaker/fuse
  • Determine cause of power surge
2% – BLOWER MOTOR

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Age Out of balance
  • Worn bearings
  • Lack of lubrication
  • Winding failure

SOLUTION: 

  • Replace motor under 7 years old
  • Recommend replace indoor unit over 7 years old
  • Lubricate if required
  • Replace bearings if possible
3% – BLOWER FAN

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE: 

    • Dirt build-up
    • Out of balance, vibration
    • Metal fatigue

SOLUTION: 

        • Clean blower
        • Adjust alignment
        • Replace fan under 7 years old
        • Replace indoor unit if over 7 years old
4% – BLOCKED AIR FILTER

water_leakTHIS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE

REASON FOR FAILURE:

  • Dirt build-up
  • Pet hair

SOLUTIONS: 

  • Replace filter
  • Clean permanent filter
  • Install high capacity filter

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