 Signs Your Phoenix, AZ Air Conditioner Needs Attention Are you in tune with your AC for the Phoenix summer? Here are a few tips for knowing when you need air conditioning repair- or replacement. No cool air If your air is coming out not cool enough or not cool at all, this could be a symptom of a myriad of issues, ranging from low Freon, to a bad compressor, to an incorrectly sized unit. Weak airflow is also an indicator of AC issues, as well as if you’re changing the thermostat with seemingly no changes. This could mean your AC and thermostat aren’t properly linked up. If you feel like your thermostat adjustments just aren’t doing what they should in your house, it might not be synced up right with your AC. This can cause wear and tear on your system over time. Additionally, if your house is having issues with inconsistent temperature or hot rooms, it’s worth having an energy audit done to see where these issues are coming from and how to go about fixing them. Unusual smells or sounds Your AC unit should be free from any strong, unpleasant smells or sounds. Common noises to listen for, and what they could mean:
Common smells and what they could mean:
Generally, if you smell a strange smell, it is always best to get it checked out instead of risking a hazard or a pricier replacement. Leaks Your AC unit is meant to remove the unnecessary moisture in your home, so if you notice your home is particularly humid while the AC is running, this means the AC unit is having issues. Many units will drip water as part of its normal functions, so be aware of what’s normal to see and what’s not. Keep a lookout for ice or pools of liquid around your AC unit. Pro Tip: Refrigerant is poisonous, so call a professional immediately if you spot a leak. Electric bill suddenly shot up If your air conditioning is causing your bill to rise out of nowhere, you might want to start some investigating. The problem could be a leaky ductwork system, an aging AC unit, or even thermostat troubles. A good place to start with this issue is to have an energy audit in order to help find the root of your problems. Old AC unit The average unit’s lifespan is somewhere in the 10-15 year range. If you are having frequent issues and are continually finding yourself needing to pay for repairs several times a year, it might be worth it to have it replaced altogether. We know it's a pain to have your AC fixed, but it’s even more of a pain to let a bad unit keep causing preventable issues in your home, especially when those issues can turn out to be expensive or dangerous. It is recommended that you call a professional at the first sign of these issues, don’t ignore them, and don’t try to fix anything yourself! Time For a Repair? If you are experiencing any of the things above or any other telltale signs that you need repairs, call Green ID at (602) 926-1650 to schedule a tuneup or repair of your AC system.
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9/8/2017 09:47:42 am
I noticed that my energy bill is a lot higher than usual, and the only culprit I can think of is my AC unit. In the article, you mentioned that this could be a number of issues causing the problem including a leaky ductwork system or a bad AC unit. I'll have a professional come perform some tests as soon as possible so we can get to the root of the problem and get my energy bills lowered back to normal. 7/30/2018 10:24:32 pm
I never knew that the change in the electrical bill might also mean that the unit should be repaired. Like you said, a leaky ductwork system or the problem with the thermostat can be the issue. I guess I would have to call an expert to check on our unit because my husband noticed the rise in our energy bills this month. We didn't buy any new appliances, so it is really confusing as to why it changed. Thanks! 8/21/2018 11:42:55 am
Thank you for mentioning skunk smells can be a sign of a gas leak. I have been noticing this more and more, but I just thought that there was a skunk in the neighborhood and dismissed it. I will be sure to get his checked out soon. I hope that it hasn't ended up too bad since we've ignored it for little while. 9/11/2018 08:59:42 am
Thanks for suggesting that you probably need AC repair if your electricity bill is rising out of nowhere. When I went to pay our electricity bill this morning, it was much higher than I expected! We haven't changed the temperature in our home at all, so I wasn't sure what the cause could be. I'll definitely follow your advice and get our AC looked at by a professional! 9/18/2018 08:03:21 am
I didn't realize there were so many different signs that you might need an AC repair. I'll have to be more aware of these. It's good to know that different types of noises that could mean something is wrong. I have been a little bit worried that my AC has been making a clicking noise. It's good to know that this would be an electrical issue, like you said. 9/18/2018 04:01:24 pm
Recently my home has been feeling very humid while our AC is one. Thank you for pointing out that this is a sign there could be an issue with the unit. I'll have to look into finding the best repair company in our area to come and take a look at it for us. 9/19/2018 04:01:30 pm
I didn't realize that the banging and knocking that I hear when I turn on the AC is a sign of an obstruction in the outdoor unit. With this information, I'll have to keep the air conditioning off until I can contact a repairman. It would be best to find an HVAC contractor that is nearby and has proper licensing to fix the air conditioning unit, so I will start looking into professionals that fit those qualifications. 9/26/2018 05:51:09 pm
That's good to know that if you hear bubbling that it could mean that you have a refrigerant leak so you'll want to have a professional fix it. My sister told me today that she's been hearing a gurgling, bubbling sound lately and she can't find where it's coming from. I'll have to tell her that her AC may be leaking so she'll want to call an HVAC contractor to look at it to see if it needs to have a refrigerant leak repaired. I like what you said about banging or knocking sounds coming from an A/C unit is due to a physical obstruction. I think that hiring a professional repair team is the most efficient way to make sure your unit is running properly. My friend has a unit that makes all kinds of noises, so I'll be sure to recommend he find a professional service to work with. 11/18/2018 04:46:14 pm
My brother noticed that the AC in his apartment has clicking sounds and smells like rotten eggs. It was explained here that it clicking sounds and unusual smell are some symptoms that the AC needs repair. Moreover, it's recommended to hire professional HVAC contractors for quality AC repair. 12/18/2018 08:14:51 pm
Even though I'm not using my ac anymore during the winter, I will have to get it looked at come the spring as I was having some small problems. As you listed here, I was getting not a whole lot of cold air as I had to set it lower than normal in order to get the same effect. I would take a look at it myself, but I think it would be best to have someone come out and look at it for me. 12/21/2018 06:06:57 am
I appreciate how you mentioned that if your air conditioning unit is making a clicking sound, it's likely in need of repairs. My husband and I are noticing that there's always a rattling sound coming from our living room, and we're thinking it's a sign that there's a serious problem with our air conditioner. We'll have to find a repair service that can use their knowledge to identify the source of the problem and repair it before it causes further damage. 1/24/2019 05:39:45 am
Thank you for explaining the different sounds that you might hear from your AC unit. I had no idea that you could hear a screaming sound when your AC is turning on. It is something that I'll pay attention to in the future so that we can address the problem quickly. 1/30/2019 03:03:08 pm
That's good to know that if you have a leak that if could mean that you need to repair your AC. My unit has some water around it so I'll have to find a professional to hire. I'll have to make sure I find one that can work with the AC and heating to see if either one is causing the leak. 1/31/2019 03:50:13 pm
That's good to know that if you hear a bubbling sound that you should get your air conditioning repaired. My unit has been making a gurgling sound when I turn it on, so this is helpful. I'll have to find a repair company I can hire to come look at it and see if the refrigerant is leaking. 1/31/2019 05:49:11 pm
I don't have any cool air coming from my ac. It would probably be best to have it looked at. That way, I can have cool air once it really gets hot. 3/12/2019 06:34:25 pm
Thank you for pointing out that if the temperature throughout your house isn't consistent it may call for a repair. My AC is really needing some work and I want to find the right repair man. I'll have to do some research and find a great repair man. 3/15/2019 01:37:03 pm
My sister just recently moved into a new home this past few weeks. She has been noticing that the bill for electricity is really high and thinks she may need an AC repair. It might help her to know that an energy audit is a good place to start so a professional can know exactly what to fix in the unit. 3/20/2019 07:27:59 am
I thought it was interesting how you talked about clicking noises. I never thought that that could have been an issue. It is something that I'll try to be more aware of in the future so that it can be addressed quickly. 3/20/2019 10:11:27 pm
I think my conditioner has no cool air whenever I turn it on. Sometimes, I notice some unusual clicking sounds coming from it as well. When you mentioned that a unit that smells like dirty socks is usual, I thought about contacting a contractor to repair the air conditioner so the smell would go away. 4/9/2019 10:19:25 pm
To be honest, I think I hear some clicking sounds coming from my air conditioner lately. Maybe it needs to be repaired by a professional because the air smells like dirty socks. I'm glad you mentioned that leaks are also a reason for me to call an expert so I'll make sure to do that as soon as possible. 4/25/2019 03:30:47 pm
That's good to know that if you hear clicking while the AC is running that it could mean there's an obstruction while hearing it when it's off means you have an electrical issue. This is helpful since I've been hearing clicking noises all day and have been trying to figure out where it was coming from. I'll have to find an HVAC contractor that can come look at my unit to see which issue is causing the noise so I can get it repaired to get rid of the sound. 6/21/2019 12:51:45 am
My sister went home and noticed that the AC in her apartment is not working properly. It was explained here that the AC needs to be repaired if there is ice in the unit. Furthermore, it's recommended to hire professional plumbers when in need of quality AC repairs. 6/27/2019 10:10:58 am
I really appreciate what you said about needing to get repairs done on your air conditioning unit if you change the setting on your thermostat and nothing happens. My wife noticed the other day that when she lowered the temperature on the thermostat, that the temperature in our house didn't change at all. Our AC most likely needs to be repaired, so we'll be looking into our options for repair services. 7/1/2019 12:22:18 pm
Thanks for pointing out that if your AC unit is giving off a rotten egg smell, then it might be you have a natural gas leak. My air conditioning gave off a weird humming noise a few days ago, and today I noticed a strange smell coming from it. I'll be sure to get a professional to come and take a look at it to see if it needs repairs. 7/11/2019 03:18:02 am
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Great info! I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. 7/25/2019 10:13:33 am
I had no idea that weak airflow was an indicator of AC issues as well as if I'm changing the thermostat with no changes. It seems my AC has given up on working. I will keep this tip in mind as I search for the right HVAC contractor to help fix my AC. 7/31/2019 10:06:51 am
I like how you said your AC unit should be free form strong unpleasant smells. My AC has been having weird smells lately and I was wondering if it was normal or not. I'll make sure to keep this in mind if I decide to hire someone to come and repair it. 8/2/2019 11:14:14 am
I had no idea that if the air isn't coming out of my AC strongly enough it could be due to a bad compressor or incorrectly sized unit. I think I have that problem with my air conditioning unit. I will make sure to keep this in mind as I find someone to come and repair my AC for me. 8/5/2019 08:21:08 am
Thanks for mentioning that a dirty sock smell can be eliminated by cleaning the mildew/mold in the system and fixing a condensate draining issue. My husband and I have spent the past few weeks deep cleaning our home because we couldn't figure out where the smell was coming from. We even made our teenage sons deep clean their rooms. Hopefully we can find a great contractor in our area who can help us fix the issue! 8/5/2019 12:21:27 pm
Thank you for your tip to check the AC unit if the electric bill suddenly increases. My electric bill has recently shot up and it is making weird noises, so I think it is time for a new one. I will make sure to keep this tip in mind for after I get my AC repaired. I thought that it made sense when you said that one indicator that yo0u air conditioner needs maintenance is if it smells foul. I have been thinking about having an air conditioning unit installed in my home but I am worried that it will end up costing a lot in repairs. I will be sure to hire a professional for routine maintenance so that I won't have to deal with major repairs. 8/21/2019 10:45:29 am
I had no idea that your AC could smell like dirty socks if there is mold present in your system. About a week ago, I started to notice that there was a horrible smell throughout my home, I eventually found out that it was coming from my AC vents. Now that I know that mold could be in my unit, I'll call an air conditioner cleaning service right away. 8/21/2019 01:12:20 pm
I was not aware that the lifespan of an A/C unit is 10-15 years. My mother has been struggling with her A/C unit, and we are looking for advice. I believe that since she has that unit for more than 15 years, it will be better to replace it with a new one. Now that I read this article, I have realized that my AC has a strange smell, like a bathroom, and as you mentioned, that could mean that I need to have it repaired. I had never heard that an AC unit could have a gas leak. Thank you for this article, I will need to figure out who a good service in my area is to help me out. My air conditioning unit started making a lot of noise when I turned it on today, and I am worried that it is not functioning properly. In fact, I am glad that you mentioned that is it is a squealing noise then it means the belt could be worn. I want to keep having fresh and cool air in my house, so I will not ignore it and call a specialist that can take a look into it. 8/29/2019 04:34:27 pm
My sister has an AC that sounds and smells really old and odd. She wants to get it checked out by a professional to make sure that it works. It was really interesting to learn that the AC should get rid of the moisture in the home. 9/6/2019 06:33:25 am
My energy bill suddenly started spiking up. I like how you mention when the AC isn't working correctly it causes to increase energy bills. Thank you for the information. I'll contact a professional to check my AC and see if that's the problem. 9/9/2019 11:21:25 am
It's interesting to know that if you noticed a banging sound coming out of your A/C could be caused by an obstruction and needs to be taken care of. My mother told me that his A/C unit is making a lot of noise, and we are looking for advice. I will call an HVAC contractor to help my mother with her air conditioning problems. 9/18/2019 07:43:24 am
I'm glad you said that skunk smells could mean a gas leak. My house just started smelling like skunks but we don't live in an area that has skunks in it. I'll turn off my gas and leave immediately. 9/20/2019 01:57:59 pm
It was helpful when you mentioned that you should get service if you smell unusual smells. My AC unit has been releasing weird smells and I wasn't sure if it was normal. I'll have to look into getting an AC repair service. 10/11/2019 01:44:55 pm
It's interesting to know that if you hear a banging or knocking sound coming out of your A/C unit, there may be an obstruction and need to call a professional to prevent damage. My mother noticed a noise coming from her A/C unit, and we are looking for advice. I will let her know to call an HVAC contractor to help her with that problem. 10/15/2019 09:24:54 am
I never knew that when the aircon is producing a usual smell means that AC is not doing good. Also, I've been experiencing a rise in my electric bill because of my air condition. This probably means that I should start looking for an HVAC repair service. 10/30/2019 11:01:45 am
It was helpful when you said that it shouldn't make any weird sounds. My AC unit has been making a lot of banging noises for a while now. I'll have to look into hiring someone to come and repair it. 11/5/2019 11:20:57 am
I'm glad you mentioned that if your home is more humid then usual, that means that there might be a problem with your air conditioning. A couple of my rooms get really warm and there is 1 that gets really cold when I turn on my air conditioning. It seems like there might be a pressure leak somewhere, so it might be a good idea for me to have a professional come and test my ducts for me. 11/15/2019 09:30:36 am
I didn't know that ice or humidity in the house is a bad sign. My home is around thirty or forty years old, but I just moved in a month ago so I don't know when the AC was last serviced. I'll have to look into air conditioning maintenance. 11/15/2019 01:49:09 pm
I found it helpful when you talked about how leaky ductworks can cause a power bill to get a lot higher. Whenever I turn my heating on, or air conditioning, there is a strange sound that comes from a few of the walls. It seems like it would a good idea to have an HVAC technician inspect my ducts for me. 11/26/2019 03:45:37 pm
It's nice to know that when you hear bubbling sound, an AC owner should be alarmed because it can be a refrigerant leak, which means that the toxic is spreading that requires professional attention. I'll be sure to double-check the sounds being created by our AC unit because it's becoming disturbing. Once I assess what sound it creates, I'll contact an AC repair contractor to book an appointment and ask for discounted service prices. 12/6/2019 04:55:32 am
Thanks for the ton of tangible help and information. I might be buying a fridge soon and these saving ideas will come in handy. I noticed that my energy bill is higher than usual, and the only culprit I can think of is my AC unit. After using your tips, it performs well. 1/13/2020 07:33:34 am
I found it interesting when you said that weak airflow coming from your A/C is a clear sign that you need to call an expert. My wife and I moved to our new apartment, and we noticed that our A/C units are not cooling properly. I will let him know about the benefits of calling an HVAC contractor to help us with that problem. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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