{"id":1330,"date":"2020-07-20T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/?p=1330"},"modified":"2020-07-17T12:06:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-17T16:06:00","slug":"signs-ac-has-trouble-compressor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/signs-ac-has-trouble-compressor\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your AC Has Trouble With Its Compressor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indoor_Air_Quality_Filters_Duct_Cleaning_dreamstime_xl_20866201_799x600-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"compressor-in-outdoor-unit\" class=\"wp-image-1064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indoor_Air_Quality_Filters_Duct_Cleaning_dreamstime_xl_20866201_799x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indoor_Air_Quality_Filters_Duct_Cleaning_dreamstime_xl_20866201_799x600-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indoor_Air_Quality_Filters_Duct_Cleaning_dreamstime_xl_20866201_799x600.jpg 799w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The compressor is about as an important a component as there\nis in an air conditioner. <em>All<\/em> parts of an AC are important, but the\ncompressor is what allows an air conditioner to cool. If your air conditioner\u2019s\ncompressor fails, the central cooling system will just turn into a big fan that\ncirculates room-temperature air around the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something else that makes the compressor vital is that it\u2019s\nan expensive part to replace if it fails. In many cases, it\u2019s more\ncost-effective to have the full air conditioning system replaced in case of a\ncompressor failure rather than replace the compressor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to keep your AC\u2019s compressor in good shape is to have the system regularly maintained. If you\u2019re keeping up with regular maintenance, it\u2019s still a smart idea to watch for any warning signs the compressor is having problems. That way you can schedule <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\/ac-repair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">AC repair in Delaware<\/a> in time to stop the compressor from burning out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>The Top Signs of a Compressor in Trouble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are indications of a compressor that may need to be repaired.\nEven if the compressor isn\u2019t in trouble, these signs usually mean something in\nthe AC needs to be fixed, so don\u2019t hesitate to call us for service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Strange noises from the condenser: <\/strong>Do you hear a rattling sound coming from the outdoor cabinet of the AC? Or a clicking or grinding noise? This often means the motor of the compressor is wearing down or has loose parts. It may also indicate failed relays or dying capacitors, all of which can lead to a broken air conditioner. <\/li><li><strong>Leaks around the condenser: <\/strong>The compressor may begin to leak refrigerant, and you\u2019ll notice moisture puddles around the condenser that you can\u2019t otherwise explain. Refrigerant leaks are serious and will soon lead to the compressor overheating and burning out.<\/li><li><strong>AC Can\u2019t keep up with the heat:<\/strong> If you find that the air conditioner isn\u2019t keeping your house as cool as it should, or it is taking longer for it to get the house properly cool, please don\u2019t keep setting the thermostat lower and lower to compensate. Something is causing the system to lose cooling capacity. One possible cause is a compressor that\u2019s starting to fail.<\/li><li><strong>Hard starting:<\/strong> This refers to when the compressor struggles to overcome resistance each time it turns on. It\u2019s similar to a car engine struggling to turn over. It may eventually start, but it drains excess energy to do it. Technicians can often fix this by installing a hard-start kit that gives the compressor an extra boost to get going.<\/li><li><strong>Tripped circuit breakers:<\/strong> If the air conditioner trips a circuit breaker when it&#8217;s running, check to see if the indoor or outdoor unit is responsible. (It\u2019s helpful if the circuits are marked.) If the outdoor unit is causing it, it may be an overstrained compressor caused the problem.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, when in doubt about your air conditioner, always\ncall our pros. We\u2019ll diagnose the trouble and have your cool home restored in\nno time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>At Atlantic Refrigeration &amp; Air Conditioning, Inc. \u201cWe Take Pride in Your Comfort!\u201d <a href=\"\/contact\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Call for 24\/7 service!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are indications of a compressor that may need to be repaired.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[89,167],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1330"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1330"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1330\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1333,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1330\/revisions\/1333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}