Keep Your Air Conditioner Healthy
Thursday, February 11th, 2010During those hot summers, everyone knows that the air conditioner is the thing we tend to love the most. Anyone who has lived without an air conditioner during the summer can appreciate the beauty of cold air pumped automatically into your home. According to the United State Department of Energy, two-third of all homes in the United States have some type of air conditioner. Because so many people are used to having an air conditioned home, it can be frustrating when the air conditioning unit malfunctions. Listed below are some of the most common problems that occur with AC units.
Sensor Problems
Most AC have a thermostat sensor that measures the temperature of the air in the room. The thermostat is usually set at a certain temperature by the homeowner. When the room temperature rises higher than the set level, the air conditioner kicks on. One common problem with air conditioners happens when the sensor malfunctions. A malfunctioning sensor means that the thermostat isn’t reading the room’s temperature correctly or is just not working at all.
Poor Maintenance