Common Reasons For Air Conditioning Repair
Air conditioning repair in both commercial and residential buildings is a continuously growing field. With average yearly temperatures on the rise, a/c units are made to work harder for longer periods of time. This causes many issues for air conditioning units and companies are seeking highly trained people to service the systems that create a comfortable living and working environment. By going through the HVACR Training program at ATI in Las Vegas, students will gain both the skills and knowledge to perform repairs on residential and commercial air conditioning units.
A well working air conditioning system holds many advantages. It creates a working environment where the efficiency of employees is increased. This is because it raises the level of comfort which allows people to be more focused on their work and less distracted with how uncomfortable they are. They also create a cleaner more healthy space by carrying out older air and circulating fresh, filtered air throughout an office or home.
Before we take a look at some common reasons for air conditioning repair, here is some basic information on how a/c units work. Air conditioning systems take the warm air from a room and use chilling coils that circulate coolant in them to collect the heat and moisture. Chilled air is created, blown back into the ducts by the furnaces blower and dispersed throughout the space after the heat and moisture collected by the coils is pumped outside. Though it may sound simple, the process utilizes complex materials and mechanical techniques which require a certain level of skill and training to service when problems arise.
Here are the top 4 most common reasons A/C units need repair:
- Faulty wiring- Bad wiring can prevent the system from getting the power it needs to run, trip the circuit breaker, and even become a fire hazard.
- Low Refrigerant- Refrigerant is the chemical that cools the air within the chilling coils. Depleting levels of refrigerant usually means there is a leak in the system and must be located and fixed immediately.
- Outside Fan is not Functioning- The outside fan is responsible for carrying the heat from inside a space to outside. If this isn’t functioning, heat transfer will not take place and it can cause severe damage to other parts of the system.
- The Coil is Frozen- A frozen coil often is caused by restricted airflow. This can be from really dirty air filters or obstructions inside the ducts. Low refrigerant can also cause a frozen coil.
If you can see yourself thriving in a career in air conditioning repair, call or click today for more information on how to apply to ATI’s HVACR Training program to start down your path to a successful career!