Bad compressors can reduce cooling output and blow warm air even while continuing to run. If you have a malfunctioning AC compressor with disturbing symptoms, it needs immediate attention. A malfunctioning compressor is a serious matter, especially with the steamy Baton Rouge summers. Ignoring it is not recommended.

What Is AC Compressor Failure?

An air conditioner compresses the refrigerant and pushes it through the cooling system. As the refrigerant circulates, it extracts moisture and heat from indoor air. The compressor is the strongest part of a cooling system. It rarely needs repair, and it requires almost zero maintenance. However, if it fails, it will take down the rest of the cooling system with it. Fortunately, malfunctioning compressors are entirely preventable if you know what to look for.

What Causes AC Compressor Failure?

If an AC compressor dies prematurely, the cause will almost always be an underlying issue that has negatively impacted the compressor. When you identify that problem, you can correct it and relieve the compressor of unnecessary stress. Replacing the compressor without addressing the underlying problem will put the new compressor at risk of the same cruel fate as the previous compressor. Here are some underlying issues that can negatively impact a compressor:

  • Too much or too little refrigerant are both lethal for an AC compressor. If the refrigerant lines are blocked or cracked, leaks will occur while the compressor continues to pump.
  • Insufficient oily lubrication can wipe out an AC compressor, but first, it will severely damage the unit with incessant overwork.
  • Electrical problems: are easy to overlook. However, they can so traumatize a compressor that the entire system is beyond air conditioner repair.

Are you seeing the symptoms of a malfunctioning AC compressor? Call One Hour Air Conditioning straightaway for professional HVAC services to keep the problem from getting any worse.