Uneven Cooling Between Rooms and Floors
If your upstairs isn’t cooling or the temperature changes every time you walk to a different floor, your ducts might be the problem. Many multi-level homes in Macomb Township have long duct runs that struggle to push enough cool air to upstairs rooms. We check duct balance and damper settings to adjust airflow and fix uneven cooling.
Frozen Evaporator Coil Problems
Dirty filters and low refrigerant can restrict airflow throughout your system and cause ice to form on the indoor coil or refrigerant line. Switching the system to fan-only can help it thaw the frozen AC coil while you wait for our technicians to arrive. Once the ice melts, we’ll find the cause and correct it so it doesn’t happen again.
Air Conditioner Refrigerant Leaks
Refrigerant runs on a closed-loop system, so it only runs low when a leak develops. If you hear hissing near the lines or notice cooling power fading each week, our EPA-certified technicians can locate and repair the AC refrigerant leak when possible. On older R-22 systems, we can help you weigh the cost difference between residential AC repair and replacing it with a newer high-efficiency system.
AC Capacitor and Electrical Problems
Capacitors give your AC compressor and fan motor the jolt of power they need to start. Southeast Michigan’s afternoon thunderstorms and summer heat can add strain and weaken them over time. If your AC keeps turning on and off, hums without starting, or trips the breaker, we’ll test the capacitor and wiring and replace it with a part we usually already have on our truck.
Air Conditioner Fan and Blower Problems
If your AC fan isn’t working or the indoor blower won’t run, your system can’t move heat or cool your home. We fix worn motor bearings, repair AC capacitors that keep the fan from running, and clear debris from the fan so your AC runs without strain.
Unusual AC Noises and Odors
Aside from a slight dusty smell when you start your system up for the first hot day of the season, you shouldn’t notice any strange smells or hear your air conditioner making noise. Grinding or buzzing sounds, or a burning smell that doesn’t fade, can signal a loose part, a failing bearing, an overheating motor, or an electrical malfunction. We find the source and repair it to prevent a bigger breakdown.
Water Leaking From Your Air Conditioner
Your AC pulls moisture out of the air on humid Macomb summer days, and that water needs somewhere to go. A clogged condensate line or failed pump can send it onto your basement floor instead of down the drain. If your air conditioner is leaking water, we’ll clear the line and check the drain pan and pump to make sure water is draining where it should.
Why Michigan Heat and Humidity Can Stress Your AC
Michigan’s long winters mean your air conditioner sits unused for seven or eight months of the year. During that time, components can corrode or collect debris, causing problems when you fire up your system for the first hot weekend.
With humid air off Lake St. Clair pushing dew points into the upper 60s, your AC has to work double duty to pull moisture out of the air while cooling it. It has to run longer and battle against muggy stretches that quickly expose worn parts that began to fail during the winter.
