Neglecting to service your air conditioning unit can have serious consequences. The condenser, which is responsible for cooling the air, can become clogged and dirty, leading to it burning out. If the condenser is not cleaned regularly, it won't be able to let air through properly and will not work efficiently. In addition, a congested condensate drain can cause water damage. The loss of cooling capacity is usually due to a lack of maintenance.
A more urgent problem that can occur is a refrigerant leak. Refrigerant, or freon, is what goes through alternating current motors to enable cooling. This compound can leak due to poor air conditioner maintenance. Waste can enter the interior of the air conditioner and create holes for it to filter. A refrigerant leak creates many issues, from reduced cooling to the formation of frost inside the air conditioner.
If a leak is detected, experts must be called in to repair the source and replace the lost refrigerant. Many people put off maintenance until the last minute, so summer is not a good time to schedule it. If you find yourself in a rush and end up without having a clean and efficient air conditioner in time for summer, you may run into problems. If a technician discovers a major issue with your air conditioner, you may also run out of cooling in summer until the problem is resolved.
