There are two different units when it comes to an entire HVAC system: one is located inside your home, which is called an air handler; and one is located outside of your home, which is called the condenser. The condenser has many components including the compressor, a blower fan, the condenser coil, as well as motors and capacitors to supply power. As a homeowner, you should get to know how your Brandon air conditioning unit actually works so that when it comes time to repair it, you will have the knowledge and understanding to negotiate a fair price with the tech.
If you start having some issues with your condenser, it can cause a lot of damage to your AC unit’s ability to cool down a home. If you suspect an issue with your condenser, it’s best to contact a technician right away before it causes a catastrophic compression failure.
Here are the top three reasons for condenser problems:
- Debris: Since the condenser is located outside of your home, it can sometimes become damaged from debris such as branches, leaves, stones or gravel getting inside of it. You should always keep the area around your condenser as clean as possible so you don’t have this type of issue.
- Refrigerant is Leaking: The condenser connects the indoor evaporator and circulates the refrigerant between the inside and outside units to carry out heat exchange. If a leak is developed, it puts the entire system in jeopardy. You can diagnose this issue if you hear a hissing noise from the condenser or notice frost along the unit.
- Electrical Failure: You use electricity to power the motors inside the condenser that operates the fan and the compressor. The compressor failing to turn on or a fan failure is often an electrical issue.
If you have any of these issues with your condenser, you need to contact a Brandon air conditioning technician right away. Visit the All Temp Air Conditioning website to learn more about our services.
