What to Do When Air Conditioner Compressor Causes Problems?

Air conditioners are machines used to retain cold in a room or an entire building. The process of getting and retaining desired temperature is done through chemicals that convert from a gas state to a liquid and then reconverts to gas. Compressor plays a very imperative role in this entire process. It’s one of the most important parts of the system. The compressor squeezes the fluid and presses the molecules closely and tightly to raise the temperature. Then this pressurized fluid goes to the condenser from the compressor. Due to the extreme significance of the compressor, it becomes very imperative to keep it in good condition all the time. A dysfunctional or poorly functioning compressor can affect the entire process and break down the whole system. Here are a few tips to troubleshoot problems related to the compressor of an air conditioning system.

• The very first thing you need to do after finding that the compressor of your air conditioner is not working is to look for damaged wires. Check all the connections properly and make sure that there is no problem with that. If any of the wires look loose or burned, you need to replace them immediately. The wire connections in the terminal box of the compressors should also be examined carefully to discover any traces of damages. Usually these types of damages need professional expertise to be fixed.
• In case your air conditioning system is not providing required cooling, you are required to check the temperature settings. The temperature should be set below the room level. You should take the reading of the temperature at least after fifteen minutes of starting the system. If both the compressor and condenser fan are working and still the cooling is not sufficient, measure the temperature drop. It can be measured simply by calculating the difference between the temperature of the air while entering and leaving the unit. If there’s no significant drop in the temperature, the refrigerant of the unit may require to be charged.
• If the condenser fan is working properly but the compressor is not operating, there may be three possibilities; the refrigerant is lower than the required amount, the compressor is broken down or it’s too hot to operate. If the first seems to be the case, you need to add refrigerant. In case the compressor is broken down, call in expert professionals. And if the compressor has gone too hot, let it cool properly and then try again.
• Problems with the fan motor can also be a reason behind the poor functioning of a compressor. If the motor has any poor winding or locks, it can make the compressor incapable to operate. Some other problems like a worn bearing or motor can also be a reason for the compressor to not operate properly. Any such problem can create problems with the compressor and may require immediate attention.
• Some other causes of dysfunction of a compressor may be issues with the capacitor, broken down motor overload protector, blown fuse or any other internal damages. If you find unable to figure out the problem, you definitely need to contact a reliable professional.

About the Author: Timothy Gugerty is Home Improvement Consultant in Las Vegas. He has 6+ Years of experience as Home Improvement Consultant and has worked with many Firms in Las Vegas. Here he is sharing his views on Air Conditioning Repair at your home, he writes often about the latest trends and technologies coming to this particular industry.