Mechanical Technologies

Living in a desert environment, your air conditioner is very important to the health of your family. If something goes wrong with your unit, it can be very unpleasant. Mechanical Technologies has qualified workers ready to perform any repairs you might need. There are warning signs you can watch for to prevent disaster. Two warning signs you need an air conditioner repair are your air flow, and strange sounds or odors coming from your vents.

Airflow

The first sign that your need an air conditioner repair is if something is wrong with the air flow. This would include poor air flow and lack of cool air. Poor air flow would look like the vent is clogged by something. To check for this, you can simply put your hand up to the vent. If it does not feel like air is coming through completely, then it can be a sign that something is wrong. To ensure that this is an issue, first clean the vent thoroughly. Sometimes dust built up can restricted air flow. After you have cleaned the vent, check for air flow again. If it is still flowing poorly, remove the vent. Now check for blockage in the duct. If you see nothing and the air flow is still poor without the vent on, then you may need air conditioning repairs.

Lack of cool air is simply that, not cool air coming through the vent. To check this, it depends on the type of air conditioner you have. For a swamp cooler, you might want to check the pads. They may need to be replaced or wet. For refrigerated cooling, it could be an issue with the motor. If you continue to get no cool air, then you need an air conditioner repair.

Strange Sounds or Odors

The next biggest sign that you need an air conditioner repair, is strange sounds or odors coming from your vents. Strange sounds can include bangs, clanks, or grinding noises. All of these can be signs that something is blocked or about to break. Occasional strange noises may simply be the unit settling, however if they continue regularly for two or three days then you may have a problem. Strange odors would include burning, moldy, rotting or gas like scents coming from the vent. These can be signs that the refrigerant line has burst, which is a major health risk for your family. These two issues mean that you need an air conditioner repair.

Having your air conditioner break down on you is never fun. But it can be avoided. Needing air conditioning repairs is better than having your whole unit replaced. If you look out for these warning signs, you can avoid a bigger problem. Mechanical Technologies has workers ready to help you with any air conditioning repairs you might need. Just watch out for the air flow in your vents. Whether restricted or lack of cool air, it can be a sign of damage. Also pay attention to any strange sounds or odors coming from your vents. Both of these things can be signs of something serious.