Why Is My AC Operating at Reduced Efficiency Levels?

We depend upon our air conditioning systems far too much in this part of the country to allow them to work at subpar energy efficiency levels. Of course, the more you use your air conditioner, the more you are going to be paying in energy costs.

We depend upon our air conditioning systems far too much in this part of the country to allow them to work at subpar energy efficiency levels. Of course, the more you use your air conditioner, the more you are going to be paying in energy costs. Even so, though, you should have a general idea of how much you pay to cool your home throughout a billing cycle, especially if you've been in your home for a number of years. If your utility bills come in and you are shocked by what you see, your air conditioner in Boca Raton, FL may be failing to operate with the level of efficiency that it normally does. 

Lack of Maintenance

The best thing that you can do for your air conditioning system in general is to schedule routine air conditioning maintenance with a professional technician. When you have your air conditioner tuned up on a regular basis, you ensure that every component within that system is in fine working order. Only then can you hope for your air conditioner to function at peak performance and efficiency levels. The fact of the matter is that a poorly maintained air conditioner is not only going to give you a subpar performance, but also leave you paying more for it.

Dirty Coils

There is a component in your air conditioner called the evaporator coil. It is in this coil that refrigerant evaporates as it absorbs heat from the air passing over it. If this coil is covered with dirt and grime due to insufficient cleaning, which would certainly be completed during routine maintenance, your system is going to struggle to draw an adequate amount of heat out of the air. This means it will run longer, driving up energy costs.

Leaky Ductwork

If you rely on ductwork to distribute conditioned air throughout your home, you need to know for certain that those air ducts are in fine working condition. If your bills are climbing and climbing, your AC may be working overtime due to leaks in your ductwork. We can determine if this is the case and, if necessary, seal your air ducts for you.

Schedule your AC services with All-Pro Electrical & Air Conditioning!