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The summer months can be quite punishing when the sun is out and the humidity percentage is way up. Luckily, there's one surefire way to beat all of that summer heat: air conditioning! Like all mechanical pieces of engineering, however, air conditioners can fail you. Read on, and you will find out about just a few issues that can befall your air conditioner that you should be on the lookout for.

Refrigerant or Coolant Leaks

Notice any liquid dripping out of your air conditioner? If it's just a small amount, then it's likely no big deal. Many times, it is just excess water dripping from the conditioner itself due to a moisture buildup or even rain. However, sometimes refrigerant or coolant can leak from your unit, and this poses a significantly larger threat. Sometimes, this simply means that the coolant is running low and needs to be replaced or refilled. However, it can also mean that there is a crack somewhere in the innards of your air conditioner that is causing coolant to spill about. If the latter is the case, take the time to call on the services of a local and trusted HVAC maintenance service in order to rectify the issue.

Electric Problems

One of the more precarious problems to deal with is an electrical problem centering around your air-conditioning unit. Maintain your unit at all times. A service or repair person should check on your unit or central air system at least once a year—usually before the peak season of summer begins. There are quite a few problems that can be assigned the status of an electrical issue. After years of use, your compressor and fan control can become worn down since these electrical components are turning off and on with your air-conditioning unit. This can cause your unit to not blow cold air, or even to not blow air at all.

Air-Filter Clogs

A clogged air filter is one of the most common issues that can befall your air-conditioning unit. Luckily, it's also one of the easiest fixes. If your AC filter is gunked up with debris and other foreign objects, your air conditioner is not going to run nearly efficiently. This might wind up setting your electrical bill back a bit. An air filter should be changed once a month during the peak usage, even if it seems to be relatively clean to your naked eye.