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A Common Plumbing and Heating
Issue with Solution
• Many people complain about their cooling unit not working efficiently. If it is
not cooling properly and has long compressor cycle, it might be due to a
worn-out compressor. You need to consider for how long you have been using
your heating and cooling unit. In case it has been very old and has a long "on"
cycle of the compressor, you should think of having its compressor changed.
Old compressors sometimes become weak and fail to compress refrigerant
properly.
• In case you are dealing with a short-cycling compressor, you may have to look
for answers in different places. Sometimes, a compress may turn off and on
quite frequently. If this is the case with your compressor, it could be due to
an obstructed thermostat. Moreover, the same issue could be the result of
iced coils, a leaking refrigerant, or an oversized cooling system. To fix the
issue, you will have to pinpoint the issue first. First, go check the thermostat.
Ensure that there is no obstruction in the thermostat. Now, have a look at the
condenser fins – you will find the part in the outside condensing unit. Ensure
that the fins are completely clean – they should not be excessive bent either.
If the fins are bent, you can use a fin comb to correct them.
• Sometimes, the air filter is the root cause of trouble. A dirty air filter will fail
to function properly and directly affect the performance of your heating and
cooling unit. Simply replacing the filter may save you from calling in a
plumbing or heating company for assistance. Refrigerant leaks and incorrect
refrigerant charge can also affect the performance of the unit, but you should
ask a technician to confirm this for you.