Atlanta Furnace and AC Service Expert Discusses Common AC Problems

Online, June 5, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Needing an air conditioning repair during the hot Atlanta summer is an inconvenience. But with proper care and a little knowledge on the part of the homeowner, repairs can be few and far between.

"It's crucial for homeowners to properly use their AC units," says Phil Montgomery, owner of Atlanta Heating and Air Conditioning who is also heating and cooling service expert. "An AC unit will not run effectively if a homeowner keeps doors and windows open while the unit is running, and a window unit won't cool properly if the room it is in isn't sealed off properly."

A common problem homeowners face is running out of refrigerant. Refrigerant cools the air. If there is a leak, air will circulate through the system, but it won't be cooled. A quick call to a heating and cooling technician can solve the problem by sealing the leak and recharging the unit with the proper level of refrigerant.

Frozen air coils create refrigerant leaks, dirty air filters and blocked ductwork. A homeowner can easily spot this issue because the coils will be frozen solid. To fix the problem, the unit should be turned off to allow the ice to melt.

Clogged or dirty drains can cause a unit to become leaky, so homeowners should maintain regular service appointments to ensure the unit runs at maximum efficiency.

"Homeowners should also keep an eye on the outside unit," says Montgomery, whose Atlanta furnace service company has been in business for more than 40 years. "The unit can overheat if the outside fan isn't working properly and damage will occur to the internal part of the unit. Also, a lack of power or even a broken thermostat can cause the outside unit not to run."

Some issues may only be able to be discovered by a professional technician. If a home's AC unit fails to run at its most effective, homeowners should schedule an appointment with a licensed technician, such as those at Atlanta Heating and Air Conditioning, who can get the unit running at its best and keep families from sweating out the summer months.

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