Now that the weather has warmed up, many people realize they need to get ready to use their AC unit. The unit is used all year round but you have to change it from heating your home to cooling it as the weather outside changes. The warmer it is outside the more the unit is being used. We all want to be comfortable and that is why it is important to take care of your HVAC unit. If something starts to go wrong with it you are stuck with no AC potentially on a very hot day until you are able to have it repaired. The best thing you can do is know more about the unit and what some of the parts are and what problems that are common. That way you can help to determine the problem and have it fixed by a professional. The air compressor is a major part of the AC unit and you want to know what it is and what problems could happen if it were to stop working.

Agape Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Explains What an Air Compressor Is & Potential Problems

What Does an AC Air Compressor Do: The air compressor is part of the HVAC unit that helps with the cooling element. It is a very necessary part and if it is damaged you will not have cool air circulating in the home. The compressor is located outside the house and is installed in the outdoor unit that is usually in the side or back of the house. Its main job is to work with the refrigerant that is charged in the unit to circulate it and prepare it to be sent through the coils. The compressor will take the refrigerant that is needed to help exchange the hot air that is in the house and give it the electricity needed to cool off.
AC Air Compressor Working Principle: The compressor is a part of the unit that has a major job but it has to be run by a motor. There is a compressor motor that is powered with electricity that is wired to the outdoor unit. The motor has many working parts that also need to be cared for to ensure that the unit is able to work.
Bad Home AC Compressor Symptoms: There are several common problems that might mean the air compressor is having a problem that will need to be repaired. The first is that the compressor is not actually running at all. The main cause is usually a problem with the electricity to the unit. It can be a tripped breaker that can be flipped back on. Another problem could be that the unit is not actually cooling the house off. The compressor may not be doing its job and that means you are not getting the heat exchange that you normally would. You also may notice that the unit shakes when it starts and that is a sign that the compressor is having trouble starting up. If you notice any of these issues it is best to call out a professional.

AC Air Compressor Repair & Replacement & More in Manhattan, Flushing, Queens, Brooklyn & The Bronx, New York

Agape Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing is able to come out and ensure that your unit is ready for the warm weather. Call us today!