{"id":2351,"date":"2024-07-08T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=2351"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:29:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T13:29:09","slug":"strange-ac-problems-to-watch-out-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/strange-ac-problems-to-watch-out-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Strange AC Problems to Watch out For"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Wall Heating & Air, we see AC problems<\/a> every day all summer long. Some of them are extremely common and come up all the time. These are probably things you\u2019ve heard of or can imagine: the motor that powers the blower fan overheats, or a storm-blown tree limb damages a coil and refrigerant leaks out.\u00a0One way to prevent both common and unusual issues is to schedule routine AC maintenance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But some AC problems are more unusual. It might never have occurred to you that these things could happen! Thanks to our long experience and extensive training, though, we\u2019re ready for even the strangest AC problems. Here are some odd ones to be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Outdoor unit stability issues to monitor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should be taking a peek at your outdoor unit regularly, just to make sure it\u2019s clean and not covered with overgrown plants or lawn debris. When you do that, don\u2019t forget to take a look at the concrete slab the unit sits on. Is it staying level? Is it still where it should be? You probably never thought about it, but that slab sits on the ground, and sometimes, the ground isn\u2019t as stable as we\u2019d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If water or erosion cause the slab to tilt or sink, major problems can occur. Connections, of both the refrigerant coils and the electrical power lines, can be broken. Oil can end up in places it shouldn\u2019t. Get this addressed immediately! Generally, the slab can simply be shored up or reinforced. Occasionally, slab replacement is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual indicators of wear on air handler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This one applies to ductless air handlers specifically. Due to the fact that each air handler has its own evaporator coils and its own drainage system, each one can encounter moisture problems separately. So while your other handlers might be fine, you could have one that\u2019s got a drain clog or leak allowing water to get between the handler and the wall, causing it to peel away from where it was mounted. Issues like this are often caught during professional AC tune-up service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animals nesting inside AC systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many parts of the AC system can seem quite welcoming to little critters. Bugs or rodents can get into the ductwork or nest in the outdoor unit. Generally, a buzzing sound is caused by a mechanical or electrical issue. But it can also be caused by bees! It\u2019s even possible for snakes to curl up around the outdoor unit because they enjoy the warmth.\u00a0Make sure to check your ducts before winter<\/a> to prevent nesting and unseen damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risks of pet-related harm to AC units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even when the critters were invited, they could cause problems! Pet fur can clog air filters, making it necessary to replace them more frequently. Teething puppies or chewing rabbits can bite right through electrical cords. And your dog may be marking its territory on your outdoor AC unit, causing corrosion! Take steps to keep pets away from AC components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do encounter one of these problems, or any other issue, no matter how odd or ordinary, get prompt air conditioning repair in Buford, GA<\/a>. We\u2019re ready to help with anything your HVAC system needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach out to Wall Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.<\/strong><\/a> with any inquiries or to make an appointment.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thanks to our long experience and extensive training, though, we\u2019re ready for even the strangest AC problems. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[118,162],"class_list":["post-2351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-repair","tag-air-conditioning-repair","tag-buford"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2351"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2551,"href":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2351\/revisions\/2551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}