Consider the amazing design and engineering that goes into an air conditioning system. There are many components that work together to enable your air conditioner to keep your home or business cool, even during the hot Arizona summer months. One of the most important features of your air conditioner is the compressor. If it begins to malfunction, it\u2019s only a matter of time before you will experience significant cooling issues.<\/p>\n
Your air conditioner compressor\u2019s role is to compress refrigerant that is circulated through the evaporator coils located in your air conditioning system. The refrigerant is released from the pressure which makes the evaporator coils cold. Then, a fan blows the warm air from your home over the coils, cooling the air. The cooled air is pushed into your home while the warmed refrigerant is circulated to the condensing unit where the heat is exhausted into the outside air.<\/p>\n
Often, a compressor will begin to gradually fail. The signs may be subtle. Yet, they can quickly become more obvious, even resulting in a complete system failure.<\/p>\n
If your compressor isn\u2019t compressing refrigerant effectively, your air conditioner won\u2019t cool your home or business. You may find yourself turning the thermostat lower or discovering you have a higher than normal utility bill.\u00a0 Your air conditioning system requires refrigerant to flow into the evaporator coils under very high pressure. If this isn\u2019t happening, the air can\u2019t be cooled sufficiently.<\/p>\n
One of the telltale signs of a major compressor problem is a hissing sound. This means that pressure inside the compressor is too high. If the hissing turns to shrieking, turn off your air conditioner immediately to prevent further damage and schedule an appointment right away.<\/p>\n
A faulty compressor can trip a breaker when the air conditioner is turned on. If you are finding that your AC unit\u2019s circuit breaker shorts out on a regular basis, it\u2019s time to schedule service.<\/p>\n