When you’re purchasing your first home, you want everything to be perfect. You know there are things to consider before buying a home, but you’re not quite sure what those things are. One of the first things you want to consider is your down payment, then which lender you want to finance your home through. You want the best interest rate possible, so you’re going to need to shop around.
As a potential homeowner, however, it’s also a good idea to know a little about your home before you sign on the dotted line. What this means is you want to make sure that your furnace and AC system in the home is in proper working order before you move in. The best way to ensure this is by having a service technician come in to inspect the furnace and AC system before you decide to buy the house.
You always want to ensure your AC system operates at peak efficiency long before the sizzling summer months begin. The last thing you want is to wake up on the hottest day of the year to find your AC is blowing hot air. Once you’re in the house, these repairs are on you. Read on below for a few of the most common heating and cooling problems you may encounter and how to fix them.
The coil is frozen.
A frozen coil is one of the most common reasons that your AC system could be on the fritz. When this part freezes, it freezes up the system, and it won’t blow cold air. There are quite a few reasons that your air conditioner coil could be freezing up, such as the airflow being restricted to the unit, the AC being low on refrigerant, and broken parts that need to be replaced.
To fix this problem, switch off your unit, then set the fan to run in order to defrost the system. Check your unit for dust and debris, then clean it if there is any present, then check to make sure none of the registers is blocked. Once you’ve done this, if the unit still keeps freezing up, you need to call in an AC repairman to see what the problem could be.
The AC smells funny.
If you catch a whiff of something that smells like urine or vinegar it could be coming from your unit. This is caused by bacteria buildup and can come from everything from a nest of wild animals to leaking anti-freeze. There’s honestly no way to tell what’s wrong with your unit when it smells weird, but some things can put your health at risk. Start by checking to see if something has gotten into your unit or if you filter is dirty. It this isn’t the case, you might have a leak, which means you need to call in a professional.
The room isn’t heating.
If you’re not regularly changing your filters, then your unit will become clogged and dirty. This will affect the air and heat coming out of your registers, so keep them clean to avoid a breakdown.
The temperature is fluctuating.
Whether your thermostat is broken or just faulty, it could be sending the wrong signal to your unit. It’s possible that your thermostat is low on batteries or misread temperatures. If your furnace isn’t working correctly, check the thermostat, if it’s broken that could be your culprit. If it is the thermostat, you should definitely call in a professional because that’s something you probably can’t handle on your own.
These are just a few of the most common problems that happen in a home with heating and cooling units. If you’ve purchased your home and have problems with your unit, try these solutions first, then call in the professionals if needed.
