Friday, June 24, 2011

Air Conditioning FAQ

Here are some of the common questions we get about air conditioning:

Why does the air conditioner run all day when it’s hot out?
It’s most likely one of two things: 1. Your system is working correctly, as its meeting all the latest energy codes and operating in the most efficient manner or 2. The unit was not designed or sized properly to begin with. Talk to your air conditioning contractor about the best way to fix this issue.

How do I know the fan or blower is working properly?
Check and see if the fan is running and you have air blowing into the rooms of your home. If you have little or no air flow and you hear the fan running, then your ducts are loose or damaged.

There’s water dripping from the copper pipe on my AC unit. Why?
The unit is probably charged improperly, as a proper charge will not cause water to form on the pipe. Call an HVAC contractor today to have the problem looked at.

Should there be ice forming?
No, and this is also an indication of an improperly charged unit.

How long do new AC systems last?
On average, around 12-15 years, if you have the system regularly maintained and serviced.

Need Hopkins MN air conditioning service? Get in touch with Abel Onsite today by visiting www.AbelOnsite.com

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