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We know how much homeowners in our area love their ductless mini splits. They provide perfect cooling during the summer, and energy-efficient heating during our fall. Before you sit down and relax to enjoy your spooky movie marathon for the Halloween season, it’s important that you focus on one last point of order—repairs.
If you’ve got one ductless air handler that’s causing trouble, or you’ve got a system that’s leaking on your wall, then you’re going to want that taken care of as soon as possible. When it comes to air conditioning repair in Ennis, MT, anything that has to do with moisture should be fixed before our cold season strikes. That moisture could freeze, causing even worse problems later. For more insights on preventing system failures, see 3 tips to stop your furnace from breaking down.
Let’s talk about three common ductless AC repairs that you might need soon.
A Condensate Drain Clog
The first and most important issue we want to discuss is a condensate drain clog. When a ductless heat pump heats or cools your home, it goes through the humidity that’s in the air. That humidity can condense on the coils of the system.
Luckily, your ductless unit is designed for this influx of moisture. There’s a drain that’s called the “condensate line,” responsible for draining the moisture into a pan and depositing it outdoors where it can be far away from your home. The big problem with this is that the condensate drain can clog up after a lot of use, and eventually it will lead to moisture getting backed up in the system.
There are two problems with this:
- Moisture backing up in your condensate drain can lead to mold growth.
- The moisture in your condensate line can freeze during the winter, damaging the drain and your air handler.
If you suspect your ductless heat pump is having trouble draining moisture, then contact us immediately.
Ice on the Outdoor Coil
Ice on the condenser coil can occur due to temperature fluctuations during the fall. Whether it forms naturally or results from a malfunctioning heat pump, it’s never a good sign. If you notice ice, try changing your air filter first, as clogged filters can contribute to the problem. Then, give us a call to thaw the ice and inspect the system. You can also read about 5 spooky sounds your furnace shouldn’t make to learn more about signs that hint at system issues.
Poor Performance
Last but not least, repairs need to be made if your heat pump isn’t performing properly. Set your system to heat as the temperatures begin to drop this fall, and monitor the performance of each air handler. If one isn’t meeting your home’s needs or you notice a sudden spike in energy costs, it’s a sign that repairs are necessary. If you’re unsure about what might be going wrong, refer to 3 common furnace problems to get fixed today to identify potential issues with your system.
Contact Ambient Air Solutions for repairs that get the job done. Simplifying Heating & Cooling.