So, maybe you have had your air conditioner for quite some time and all the while it has served you well. But in the past few days, perhaps weeks, you have noticed something unusual about that odd irritating noise is coming from inside the AC, or that foul smell, or even why some parts of the house are not getting cooled. If you have a feeling that any or all of these reasons are as a result of a failing AC compressor, then you need to start worrying about air conditioning repair.
The compressor may very well be the heart of your conditioning system with the many vital functions, it does like being responsible for the pressurizing refrigerant so that the AC system can do its main job of absorbing heat from its environment and releasing it outside. When you have a failing or failed AC compressor, you may even be required to change the whole system if it gets to that point, so you have every right to be worried. You can always call a qualified professional to diagnose your system if you suspect that your compressor might be failing.
This article has explained five indicators that will show you that your air conditioning compressor is failing.
- The compressor doesn’t turn on
The issue here starts when you start noticing that your AC is not reaching the temperatures that you set and your spaces start to get too hot. But your indoor unit fan seems to be working well. Then you turn to the condensing unit and notice that your compressor isn’t running at all.
Most of the time, you will notice that people with this kind of issue will switch off the thermostat and attempt to turn on the compressor. But then what happens if it doesn’t? What do you do? The next course of action that you should take is to call a qualified professional to come and check your system.
- System blows warm air
Another symptom of compressor failure is when you notice that your conditioning system is blowing warm air when you turn it on. Your AC will lack cooling power if you have a failing or failed compressor to cool it. But, you also need to know that this issue can also occur as a result of a refrigerant leak and not the compressor. So, it is best that you are sure before you jump to conclusions. You also need to know that your system compressor will be straining a lot when the system is losing its cooling power which can also lead to the compressor’s failure in the long run. This is another reason why you need to have your AC system checked by a professional.
- Circuit breaker tripping
Maybe you are experiencing issues with your condensing unit. It loses power and trips the circuit breaker. This is another symptom of a failing compressor. If the compressor hasn’t failed yet, then you should know that it is in the process of failing as a result of overheating or drawing a lot of power.
- Your outside unit vibrates a lot when starting
Your compressor may be shaking a lot every time you start your AC system. This can be as a result of your compressor “hard starting” every time you turn your AC on. This is always a sign of an impending compressor failure which you need to have a qualified professional check before it gets any worse.
- Noisy condenser
Now, you notice that your AC unit is getting louder as the days go by that you continue to use it. Making some strange noises that you have never heard coming from it before. This can happen as a result of a failing electrical component in the condenser or even in the fan motor. Have an AC technician check this out and guide you on the appropriate measures to take to solve the issue.