If You Experience These Signs Do Not Hesitate to Call a Professional

As the warm weather of late spring and summer begins to swelter households across the northern hemisphere, central air systems are whirring back to life. While an essential part of millions of homes' comfort, many air conditioning systems are in need of maintenance before being used through the summer months. Is your system in need of some care? Let's explore three major signs that you can sense yourself that your system needs a check up.

1. New or strange noises - You probably know the sounds of your home well, so keep an ear open as your central air system kicks back on this summer. Most units are largely silent, aside from the sound of the airflow itself, so if you notice any grinding, rattling, scraping, whining, or whaling, your unit is likely to need some technician attention. Oftentimes if your unit is making noises there is a loose part or a blown belt which will require a professional repair, if not a full unit replacement in the case of serious breakdowns.
2. High humidity - Certain climates have naturally high humidity, but central air should assure that your home isn't one of them. As much as air conditioning is utilized to keep your home cool, it is also a necessary piece of keeping the humidity in your home down. In the early days of the air conditioning season, you may not necessarily notice the cool air factor of your central air system, but you can tune in to the thickness of the air in your home. If the environment of rooms in your home feel sticky or thick, your unit isn't doing it's complete job.
3. Frequent cycling - Every central air unit comes with it's own cycling pattern to keep your home comfortable. However, if you notice an increase in the frequency of your air conditioning's cycling, your unit could be in need of repairs or replacement. This issue could signal a variety of different problems with your unit – some are minor such as needing a Freon recharge, but some are more serious. The suspected severity of the issue is often directly related to the age of your unit as the closer to or further past a decade of use your central air system that is experiencing increased cycling is, the more likely the problem is to be critical.

Not every warning sign means that your central air system is on the way out. In many cases, a technician will be able to come out, address the issue, and repair your unit in a very short window of time. Whether you sense the above issues with your unit or notice any of a variety of other signs, keeping your HVAC system up and running is vital to keeping your home comfortable through the broiling summer months.

If you're experiencing any central air issues in your Florida home, give us a call! Family owned and operated for nearly three decades, we here at Cee Dee Air Conditioning would love to help you stay comfortable in your home. Feel free to contact us any time!