Your air conditioner, whether ducted or ductless, should cool your home in Glenview, IL, without overheating. If your AC overheats, it will shut down as a safety precaution, which means an interrupted cycle and no indoor comfort. Overheating ACs may have dirty internal components, a clogged filter or even a refrigerant leak.
Dirty Fan Blades
Over time, dirt and grime build up inside your AC’s air handler, especially around the fan blades. This added weight forces the motor to work harder to keep the air circulating at the same speed. Stress like this will raise the motor’s temperature.
A Clogged Air Filter
The return vent has a filter in place to minimize dirt build-up in the air handler. You need to replace this filter approximately every three months, or else the debris on the filter will wind up constricting airflow. It’s yet another factor that could put stress on the blower motor.
A Leaking Refrigerant Line
Refrigerant lines corrode over time, and if they start to leak out the chemical necessary for transferring heat out of the home, they’ll keep the AC running nonstop. That can raise the risk of overheating.
Lack of Maintenance
Perhaps a combination of age and a lack of professional maintenance is contributing to the problem. Time wears out components that don’t stand up well to the heat. Yearly tune-ups can prevent such issues from cropping up, though, and they can let owners address current issues more proactively.
Our technicians at Atomatic Mechanical Services, Inc. can repair your overheating AC no matter where you are in Glenview. We bring 80 years of experience to every job we take on and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies. We can work on all makes and models of AC units, so call today for a convenient appointment.
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