Top 5 Causes of a Broken HVAC Unit

The HVAC unit in the home is designed to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Well, it will do this only if the HVAC system works.

HVAC Systems Run Into Troubles

HVAC systems are not perfect. They are, in essence, machines. They are made of various parts and parts wear down and break. Other problems arise that cause a HVAC to malfunction. Five issues really do stand out among all the many causes.

Five Reasons Why HVAC Units Break

Why is your La Grange HVAC system broken? No one knows for sure until a proper inspection is done. The following five reasons could be why:

1.) The HVAC was really dirty. A dirty HVAC system is more than just a unit that circulates poor quality air. The extra dirt leads to parts being stressed more than normal and that causes them to wear down. Cleaning out the HVAC system regularly eliminates a lot of problems.

2.) A broken part causes a ripple effect. As is the case with dirt, a single problem in the HVAC system creates a ripple effect. One worn or broken part might wreck various other ones and lead to the system breaking down.

3.)Leaks lead to the refrigerant being insufficient to run the air conditioning. Coolants are necessary for the air conditioner to send out cool air. A leak that leads to the coolant running dry ends up causing the air conditioner to break down. Unless the leak is fixed, the air conditioner is not going to work.

4.) The HVAC system is run day and night all throughout the year. Mechanical parts do need a rest now and then. Running the system too often, as one would guess, leads to components wearing down and breaking. Unfortunately, severe temperatures make it very difficult for a homeowner to give the unit some much needed time off.

5.) The HVAC is just too old. HVAC systems do not last forever. There is really nothing you can do about a system getting extremely old. So, be prepared for the unit reaching its end.

Have an Inspection Done

One way to get a jump on a worn down HVAC system is to have an annual cleaning and inspection done. The cleaning will forestall a lot of problems and the inspection will pick up on problems slowly lingering in the shadows. A simple cleaning and inspection could ensure you do not experience a HVAC failure during extreme seasonal weather.

Now more than ever, conservation doesn’t require a lifestyle change! Call the professionals of Allan E. Power Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling at [phone] to see how easy it is to prevent a broken HVAC unit in your La Grange, IL home.