Spring Branch AC Maintenance & Common Repairs

Preventative Spring Branch AC Maintenance and Typical Fixes

Your air conditioner works sooo hard all summer long! You may do your best to keep the heat and humidity outside, with good insulation and closing blinds during the heat of the day. That does not prevent the home from reaching the same temperature and the same relative humidity as the rest of South Texas. Step outside during a tough summer day. Do you want that condition to greet you when you step inside?

Since your HVAC system works so hard, it is important for you to team up with a good air conditioning technician and give it the best care possible. This will ensure that you appreciate air conditioning properly and get to enjoy it as long as possible. What does proper air conditioning care look like?

Spring Branch AC Maintenance

Air conditioning care starts with a good maintenance plan. Most tasks should be completed annually, but there is a very important task that needs to be completed more frequently.

• Air filter replacement. It is hard to overemphasize the importance of replacing an air filter every three months. A clogged filter will prevent the air conditioner from functioning. Many calls for repair could be avoided by checking the air filter first. Alright, enough said.
• A technician should assess the refrigerant pressure and test key electrical controls and switches. Whenever a problem is indicated, a repair can be made to keep a small problem small.
• Maintenance includes several cleaning tasks as well, to prevent dirt from gumming up the system.

What Usually Goes Wrong and How Spring Branch AC Maintenance Can Prevent the Issue

The most frequent repairs made on air conditioning systems are quite predictable. After the air filter, these are the next most common problems.

• Loss of Freon. Freon is a general name for several formulas of refrigerant that are used to cool a home. Freon is always kept under pressure, sometimes under low pressure, and sometimes under high pressure. Micro leaks can occur over time that allow the Freon to escape into the atmosphere, and this leads to the loss of cooling function. Sealing the leak and restoring Freon pressure is a very common air conditioner repair.
• A very complex set of electronic sensors, switches, and control mechanisms controls the cooling function and release of heat into the outdoors. Normal wear happens at key locations, and a trained technician can usually find the most predictable problem spots right away.
• There are few moving parts on an air conditioner; a motor drives a fan that moves air throughout the house, and another motor drives a fan outdoors, pushing heat from the house to the atmosphere surrounding the home. These fan motors may require repairs during the useful life of an air conditioner.
• Humidity is removed from the home in a specific location, the evaporator chamber in the air handler cabinet. Water condenses on a coil of tubes and drips to a catch pan below. Whenever rust or debris collect in the pan, it can prevent water from draining away. Since this is a moist, dark place, algae can also grow in the pan or the drain line. This algae can grow enough to seal the drain line. These problems are not serious mechanical problems, but they can damage flooring and walls locally or drip into other areas. The results can be significant water damage. The solution is rather easy, but it needs to be applied before the water causes damage.

Spring Branch AC Maintenance Proactive Care

Your air conditioner works tirelessly to keep your Spring Branch home comfortable, especially during those intense South Texas summers. By understanding the common issues it faces and, more importantly, by committing to regular Spring Branch AC maintenance, you can significantly extend its lifespan and avoid costly breakdowns. 

From simply changing your air filter every three months to scheduling annual professional check-ups for refrigerant levels, electrical components, and crucial cleaning, preventative care is your best defense.

Don’t let easily fixable issues like a Freon leak, a faulty sensor, or a clogged drain pan turn into major headaches. Partner with a trusted AC technician, and give your hard-working air conditioner the attention it deserves. Your comfort and your wallet will thank you.

Northwind Air Conditioning and Heat can help answer your Spring Branch AC Maintenance questions for your home. Contact us and get the help you need.