Air conditioning is essential in homes and businesses worldwide, ensuring the air is comfortable and healthy all year round. As with any appliance/investment, regular air conditioning unit maintenance is important to get the most from your system, with potential issues prevented and fixed swiftly upon inspections. Air conditioning fans will wear over time and eventually require replacing, so what are the signs that your air conditioning fan needs replacing? Read on to find out.
Reduced Airflow
Reduced or weak airflow could indicate the fan or motor burning out. It could also indicate blocked filters or leaking ducts. Contact an air conditioning specialist, such as Franklyn Air, to arrange an inspection. This will determine the source of the issue and the action needed.
Shutdowns
If your air conditioning system shuts down intermittently, it could be that the motor is old and needs replacing. Fans that struggle (particularly in hotter weather) could overheat and shut down. An air conditioning technician can easily replace an old fan.
Odd Sounds
Is your unit making strange sounds? If the sounds come from indoors, a buzzing could indicate a working motor but a fan that doesn’t turn. A squealing noise may indicate a broken motor, and a rattling noise often means a part is loose or broken.
If the odd sounds are coming from outside, a rattling condenser unit may be down to something stuck in the unit. (Debris or loose part). An HVAC specialist can determine the cause of the sound and the best action.
Smell of Burning
If the burning smell comes from indoors, it could be an overheated fan motor. The unit’s safety action should shut the unit down in this case. If the burning smell comes from outside, the condenser fan may be overheating the compressor, which is a serious issue.
The smell of burning plastic may be down to an object stuck in the unit, causing overheating. Your air conditioning system should automatically shut down in any of the above cases, and an HVAC specialist should inspect it.
Slow or Non-moving Fan
If the blower or condenser fan is moving slowly or not moving, this could be an issue with an electrical component. This is a common and easily fixable problem but will require a visit from an air conditioning specialist.
These issues mentioned above are often spotted during routine air conditioning system maintenance. Contact Franklyn Air for details about our air conditioning services on 0208 78395475.