As you enjoy the long-awaited summer, you should note that your AC system will play a significant role in keeping your indoor temperatures cool. However, if you did not service your AC system before the summer began, there is a chance that you may encounter various problems. 

Due to the constant use of the AC for long hours, your AC might malfunction because it's overworking. As a result, there is a high likelihood that you might need various AC system repairs at some point. 

Here are three common air conditioning system repairs you might need during summer. 

Air Flow Repairs

During summer, air filters and vents often become clogged by dust. When this happens, the airflow from the AC becomes limited. And as a result, you may not receive the ideal cooling effect you want. 

If you notice that your AC is providing limited or no airflow, don't hesitate to call an AC repair contractor to check your system out. If the limited airflow is due to dirty or clogged filters, the AC repair contractor can replace the filters to reinstate the airflow. 

Poor airflow may also result from the fan failing. Sometimes, the fan can jam due to debris accumulation inhibiting its rotation. In such a case, it is best to call an AC repair contractor to open the fan casing and remove the debris safely. 

Leakage Repairs

During winter, it is difficult to determine if you have a refrigerant leak because the refrigerant isn't helpful during winter. But during the summer, the refrigerant plays a vital role in absorbing and dispersing heat to keep the indoor temperatures cool. 

If you have a refrigerant leak, your AC system will not effectively cool your indoors. So, you might find yourself regularly adjusting the thermostat to get lower temperatures to no avail. 

Hence, if your AC system seems to be struggling to maintain cool temperatures during the summer, call an AC repair contractor to inspect it. If you have a refrigerant leak, the professional will fix the leak and refill the refrigerant levels. 

Condenser Coil Repairs 

The condenser coils are a set of tubes that host the refrigerant. The coils are responsible for transferring the absorbed heat from the refrigerant and dispersing it to the outside. However, if your AC system has sat idle for a long time, it is common for the condenser coils to accumulate dust and debris. 

When dust and debris accumulate on condenser coils, they act as a form of insulation, thus preventing the condenser coils from dispersing heat effectively. Your condenser coils may also become damaged and consequently leak refrigerant. 

In both cases, you will experience inadequate cooling from your AC system. But condenser coils are somewhat delicate components. Thus, it is ill-advised for you to try and clean or replace them. Instead, you call an AC system contractor to clean or replace the damaged coils when you get inadequate cooling from your AC.

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