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Lionel Boulin • Aug 21, 2020

3 Common Issues With Window Air Conditioners

 

Window air conditioners remain a popular cooling system for many homeowners because of their compact design and ease of use. As the name implies, window AC units are made to fit in an existing window opening. They act much like a central air conditioning system, but for a single room instead of the entire house. And like other AC systems, they need regular maintenance to catch any issues. Here Home Air Services, one of the trusted air conditioning and  heating companies  in the area, shares some of these common window AC problems.

 

    

Water dripping from the front of the window AC. This issue typically occurs because of the angle at which the system is mounted. A window air conditioner should be mounted with a slight incline towards the rear. This way, the condensed water flows outside through the drain pipe. You might want to have the system reinstalled correctly to mitigate this issue.

 

The compressor cycles between ON and OFF much too often. There may be a problem with the thermostat or the temperature sensor if your unit cyc;les on and off too often. Check that the sensor is positioned near the evaporator coils, then make sure the air conditioner filter isn’t clogged. Should the issue persist, you might want to consult the expert in  air conditioner maintenance  in the area, Home Air Services, for the necessary solution.

 

Poor cooling performance from the window AC. Loss of coolant is the usual reason for poor cooling performance. A coolant leak can compromise the way your window AC does its job of sending conditioned air throughout the room. When left unattended, this can cause severe wear and tear on the unit. Make sure to have it promptly checked by a trusted local HVAC company if you have this problem. It’s crucial that you leave this job to the pros to prevent further damage to the AC unit and avoid potential safety hazards.

 

Home Air Services remains one of the top air conditioning maintenance and  duct cleaning companies  in the area. Expect only the highest-quality HVAC solutions when you work with us. We serve Rockville, MD, and the surrounding areas. Call us at (301) 585-8100 today or fill out this  contact form  to schedule a consultation.

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