Troubleshooting your Dubai Air Conditioner:
Your AC unit is one of the most important component of your home, if you are living in Dubai. To make sure that your unit does not stop working at unexpected times, regular maintenance is essential.
Your air conditioner can show a few signs that it might need maintenance, repair, or even replacement. Follow the instruction below to check if your unit exhibits any of these symptoms. If you are unsure of the problem, simply call our helpdesk (+97142729231) with a dedicated team of experts who can identify the issue and provide servicemen to your doorstep quickly.
Does not turn on: If your AC does not turn on, the first thing to check if the thermostat. If the thermostat is not faulty, you need to hire and expert AC mechanic, such as AA Technical Services to inspect and rectify other issues.
Won’t turn off: This could also mean an issue with the thermostat. If the AC unit does not turn off after reaching the set point, you will receive a hefty energy bill. It could also damage internal elements, having to run at the maximum level 24/7. If your AC does not turn off automatically, you must turn switch it off using the breaker or fuse, and call us immediately.
Turns on and off frequently: Your AC could simply be oversized for your building, or it could mean some serious issues like blockage in the drain lines.
Slow cooling: If your AC is very slow in cooling your home, a simple air filter replacement might work. You may also need to clean the outside condenser unit. If replacing the filter and cleaning the condenser unit does not help, your AC might need a thorough check-up for detecting refrigerant leaks and other issues. If your AC has always been slow compared to your neighbours, then your AC might be too small.
Low airflow: If you feel that you are not getting enough air out of the air conditioner vents, your air filter might be clogged with dirt, hair, dust, and other items. It could also be due to electrical problems, issues with the blower motor, dirty fan blades, etc.
Bad Smell: Humid climatic conditions can cause mold growth inside the AC ducts. These mold particles can mix with air coming out of the vents causing bad small. They may also pose serious health issues in people who have allergies. Regular and scheduled AC duct cleaning can prevent the growth of mold. Bad smell can also be caused due to blockage in the coils, duct, drains, etc. These issues require proper servicing to prevent any further damage to your AC unit as well as your home.
Noise: Noise are of various types such as humming, clicking, buzzing, squealing, and banging. These noises can be associated with loose parts, worn-out mechanical parts, issues with motor, and dirt in the fans. Certain noises such as a slight humming tone is quite during the proper functioning of fans and motors. But, if the noise level gets too large, it could mean something serious with the motor. Clicking noise is also quite normal when electrical relays turn on and off; but if the number of clicks is too frequent, a failing thermostat could be detected; there can also a whole lot of other mechanical or electrical issues related to frequent clicking. Squealing, rattling, and other strange noises and vibrations should be detected early and must be rectified with proper AC servicing to prevent a complete failure of the AC unit in future.
Please call us right now on +97142729231 if you think your AC has any of these issues, and we’ll be happy to find the issue with your unit.
