Ductless air conditioners are energy-efficient and easy to install. However, they’re prone to problems that lower their efficiency. Here are five common ductless air conditioning issues you need to watch out for in your Goodlettsville, TN home.
1. Refrigerant Leaks
Ductless air conditioners usually have exposed refrigerant lines. This makes them prone to leaking. If your refrigerant is leaking, you should contact a service technician to repair and recharge it to avoid a compressor breakdown.
2. Leaking Air Handlers
Poorly configured condensing lines could result in damage not only to the air conditioner but also to your wall. Every air handler connects to a single outdoor unit with power, a condensate line and a refrigerant. The condensate lines pass behind the air handler through a hole in the wall.
When a condensing line starts to leak, water builds up between the unit and the wall. This could cause the air handler to crash down when the moist walls can no longer hold it.
3. Frozen Coils
Low temperatures cause low thermal energy, making your ductless system struggle to draw heat from the air. Cold air around the coils may lead to condensation, and this freezes the coils. Frozen coils lower the efficiency of your system, leading to discomfort and damaging the equipment.
4. Defrost Malfunction
Ductless split systems melt any ice on the compressor unit. If there is ice on the unit, it fails to draw heat from the air. You will need a qualified technician to troubleshoot and fix your system.
5. Improper Installation
Poor initial installation is a major problem with ductless air conditioning systems. If the AC system has a refrigerant charge that is too low, it will struggle to cool your house. This may lead to inefficiency and eventual system breakdown.
Contact us at Derryberry’s Heat & Air today for all your air conditioning solutions. We offer flat rate pricing and 24/7 emergency service.
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