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5 Common AC Issues

March 8, 2021 | Blog

Air conditioning is an essential component for your home’s comfort all year round. While proper maintenance will help keep your AC at optimal performance, it is also essential to be aware of the most common AC issues that you might face.

1. Unexpected Shutdowns

You air AC may shutdown unpredictably when the thermostat’s batteries die off. However, it is easy to remedy the issue by simply replacing the batteries. If the batteries are still in good condition, ensure that the thermostat is set to “cooling” mode. Also, you can adjust the temperature range depending on the ambient weather conditions.

Unexpected AC shutdowns also come about due to problems with the circuit breaker. If the thermostat and temperature settings are in order, turn on the circuit breaker.

2. Poor Cooling

Your living space temperature may be high even with the AC running, and the culprit, in this case, is an inefficient air filter. The filter is susceptible to dirt buildup and fails to cool the air properly. If your thermostat is properly configured but results in uneven air-cooling, bring in air conditioning experts from Barker’s Heating and Cooling to replace the air filter.

3. Uneven Air Cooling

Temperature fluctuations are common, especially when the ductwork leaks or vents are blocked, as well as the case of poor insulation. To fix the problem, clean the vents, ensure they’re unobstructed, and open throughout. Also, deploying zoning systems for various rooms helps achieve even cooling in rooms.

4. Refrigerant Leaks

The refrigerant in your AC unit may run low due to leaks within the refrigerant system. If you need to refill the refrigerant, frequently, you need to identify the leaks and repair them.

5. Clogged Drains

The AC system relies on drain lines to get rid of the moisture from the air in your indoor living space. The drain lines deliver the moisture to a pan and then to a drain. However, the drain lines may be clogged, or the pan may overflow, causing water to flow back and damage your cooling system.

The damage could extend to your ceilings, furnishings, and walls. This will result in the growth of mold. However, with the help of expert technicians from Barker’s Heating and Cooling, you can resolve the problem, immediately.

Contact Us

At Barker’s Heating and Cooling, we offer dependable air cooling and heating services in Brazos Valley and College Station, Texas, to improve the air quality of your home. If you have problems with your AC system, contact us now for professional help.

Why Choose Barker's?

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30% UTILITY SAVINGS GUARANTEE
You will save a minimum of 30% on your heating and cooling costs or we will refund double-the-difference of your savings not realized during the first year.
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$500 INSTALLATION DATE GUARANTEE
If we do not have your new system operating by the date promised, we will pay you $500 for your inconvenience.
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COMFORT GUARANTEE
We guarantee that the equipment we have installed will perform as we have stated, or we will remove it and return 100% of your investment.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Very Professional

Chandler did an excellent job checking out our heat pump. He was very professional, communicated well, was responsive to our questions and I was very happy with everything he did.

Steve M.

Honest and Trustworthy

Our AC went out during a late summer heatwave. Called Barkers and Victor worked very hard to get the outside unit up and running. Two hours later we conceded to the death of a 29 yo unit. Victor notified the office the next morning, and within 24 hours we had a complete new system installed, and the house cooled by the time I got home from work. Highly recommend. Honest and trustworthy.

Susan H.

Very Impressed

We were impressed by this company from the first phone call. Reed was an exceptional young man; very personable and professional. The installation team of Mike, John and Cody did an excellent job. Barker’s is a business with high standards and we are very satisfied with everything about them. So glad we found this company!

Donna D.