You rely on your air conditioning system to provide excellent cooling all summer long. The heat and humidity in the Asheville, NC area should be no match for your cool indoor air. But when our AC requires repair, we often have a tendency to put it off. For example, short cyclingb which describes the action of your AC turning on and off frequentlyb can be a major problem, and while it may not always stop your AC from running entirely, it will dramatically affect its efficiency as well as increase its risk of damages. For air conditioning repair in Asheville, NC, call Comfort Central today!
Letb s take a look at some of the common causes of short cycling:
- Inappropriately sized system. While many homeowners believe that bigger is better, when it comes to your AC, an inappropriately sized AC can often create problems, one of which is short cycling. It can also lead to excessively cold air and a lack of energy-efficiency.
- Refrigerant leaks. Your refrigerant circulates through a system of coils, and requires a certain volume at a certain pressure. A leak disrupts both of these requirements and can lead to inadequate cooling, in addition to short cycling. Always let a professional handle refrigerant.
- Electrical problem. As you well know, your AC runs on electricity to deliver cool air all summer long. If there is an electrical fault with your AC, then it may frequently turn on and off. This may also occur with frequent blown fuses and tripped circuit breakers.
- Frozen coils. Your evaporator coil circulates very cold refrigerant in order to provide cool air for your home. If there is a blockage in the system, however, cold air can build up on the coils and create frost and other condensation problems. This may, in turn, cause your AC to shut itself off because it detects the problem needs to defrost.
Short cycling is a common problem with air conditioners. For comprehensive air conditioning repair in Asheville, NC, call Comfort Central today!B