AC Service Tips For Your Home

With warmer weather quickly approaching, it’s time to think about turning on your AC. But before you do so, it’s a good idea to have your air conditioning system checked out to make sure it’s running at its full potential. You don’t want for the hot summer months to roll around, and you’re facing a too-warm house and astronomical energy bills. The HVAC professionals at Atlas Butler Heating & Cooling can check your AC system to make sure it’s operating at peak capacity and efficiency before the temperatures outdoors soar. Staying on top of these common air conditioner problems can extend the life of your system and keep you cool during Central Ohio’s hot summer months.

  1. Low refrigerant level. Refrigerant is the substance that cools the air as it flows from the AC unit through the ducts into your house. If the refrigerant level is low and needs a recharge, you’ll definitely notice it. For starters, it won’t feel very cool inside your home and the AC will run for longer and longer cycles. This causes increased utility bills — it’s a chain reaction. Leaks are nearly always the cause of low refrigerant levels, and this is not a repair that you want to attempt yourself. Atlas Butler’s licensed technicians will find the leaks and repair them.
  2. Insulation. The pipes attached to your AC unit should be insulated. Insulation keeps pipes cooler and also protects them from the elements, as well as condensation, which can cause numerous cooling system performance. Your service professional from Atlas Butler will check the insulation around your AC’s pipes and remove or rotted sections and replace them. 
  3. Leaks. We’ve touched on refrigerant leaks, but they are not something to gloss over. Low levels of refrigerant can damage your AC system, not to mention that your home isn’t being cooled properly. Refrigerant that drips your AC unit is extremely toxic and can damage the environment. There are several ways that your Atlas Butler plumber can check for leaks, but the most common is the use of an electronic leak detector, which has a high degree of accuracy. The repair will depend on the location of the leak and could range from completely replacing the coil to fixing part of a damaged pipe.
  4. Airflow imbalance. Are there rooms in your house that feel cooler (or warmer) than others? If so, it may be a symptom of unbalanced airflow. Atlas Butler can help you with that by checking the ductwork and making sure that it’s not clogged by dust and dirt or have any leaks. We use square footage to calculate how much airflow is needed for each room. Fixes could be easy as adjusting the returns and registers throughout your house by adjusting the dampers in your ductwork.

If your AC is due for its annual safety check up and cleaning, contact Atlas Butler Heating & Cooling at 614-681-2167 or schedule an appointment online.

Your call will be answered by a live voice 24/7, and with our Same-Day Comfort Pledge, we’ll be there that day. We have the largest fleet and crew in the Central Ohio area, fully stocked trucks and access to parts 24 hours a day. That means we can get the parts needed to get your AC back up and running quickly.

In the event that your AC unit is not repairable, we also provide AC installation services. Our service technicians are trained to install the new unit. All of our work is backed by a two-year, 100% money-back guarantee.