The temperature this time of year will make anyone grateful for their hardworking, dependable air conditioner for keeping them happy. The relief you feel entering a cool home from being outside in a boiling summer day can’t be beaten. There is a multitude of reasons you may walk in one day and find that your AC isn’t functioning as it used to. Often, it’s simply too hot outside for your air conditioner to keep up (this could be a sizing deficiency), or possibly your filter has become congested, your thermostat may be the culprit or perhaps your coils are dirty. 

An AC that isn’t keeping you cool may also be running low on refrigerant. If this is the case, there are a number of tell-tale warnings you can be on the look-out to hint it is time to call in the team at Econo Air in Southern California for air conditioner service.

Increase in Utility Bills

If you’ve realized an increase in your utility bills, that is a reasonable sign of low refrigerant. Your air conditioner will work tougher and longer trying to cool your home if it is lacking refrigerant. This will bring an obvious increase in your recurring bills.

Your Home Isn’t Cool

If you’re discovering that your air conditioner isn’t maintaining the temperature set on the thermostat or that it’s taking longer to cool things down, you’ll want to have your system serviced at by a professional. A technician will be able to find the problem occurring with your unit and get you cooled down in a snap.

Ice Buildup or Water

A positive sign of trouble is finding any ice on your outdoor AC unit. Low refrigerant will cause your unit’s evaporator coil to get too cold, which can cause the moisture around your refrigerant line to freeze. A frozen compressor line could lead to compressor damage, which is a pricey repair. It’s a good idea to call an expert at the first sign of ice or water.

If any of these symptoms of low refrigerant are occurring with your air conditioner is important to call in a pro to get things looked at and fixed before it leads to a major breakdown. The experts at Econo Air in Southern California are here to help keep you cool this summer. Give us a call at 714-710-1070 or set up and appointment with us online using our handy contact form.