Commercial Air Conditioning Repair, Maintenance & Installation

Your commercial air conditioning system works hard to keep your facility comfortable. Over time, wear and tear can lead to performance issues. Addressing these problems early can prevent costly repairs, improve efficiency, and extend the lifespan of your equipment. Here’s what each of these warning signs could mean for your system:

Inconsistent Cooling—Some Areas Feel Colder Than Others
If certain rooms or sections of your building are significantly warmer or colder than others, your AC system may not be distributing air properly. This could be caused by: blocked or leaky ductwork, malfunctioning dampers that regulate airflow, or an aging or undersized AC unit struggling to keep up with demand.

Weak or No Airflow from Vents
A noticeable decrease in airflow can make it harder to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. Weak airflow is often a sign of: A failing blower motor or fan, obstructions in the ductwork, such as debris buildup or collapsed ducts, clogged air filters restricting air circulation, or low refrigerant levels causing inefficient cooling.

AC Unit Shuts Off Before Reaching the Set Temperature
Short cycling—when your AC unit turns off too soon—can prevent proper cooling and increase energy costs. This issue is often linked to: an oversized system that cools the space too quickly but doesn’t remove humidity effectively, a malfunctioning thermostat misreading the temperature, a refrigerant leak causing the system to overheat and shut down, or electrical issues, such as faulty capacitors or wiring problems.

Leaks or Moisture Around the Unit
Excess moisture or visible leaks around your AC unit could indicate serious issues, including: a clogged condensate drain preventing proper moisture removal, a refrigerant leak, which can reduce cooling efficiency and pose environmental risks, or frozen evaporator coils due to restricted airflow or low refrigerant levels.

Thermostat Malfunctions
If your thermostat isn’t responding, displays incorrect temperatures, or fails to control your AC properly, your system may not be cooling efficiently. Potential causes include: wiring or sensor issues within the thermostat, incompatible or outdated thermostat technology, improper thermostat placement, such as near heat sources or direct sunlight, leading to inaccurate readings.

Dust Buildup on Fans or Coils
Excessive dust accumulation on your AC components can affect efficiency and air quality. This often happens due to: dirty air filters that aren’t trapping dust properly, lack of regular maintenance, leading to dust settling on evaporator and condenser coils, or clogged ductwork circulating dust and debris throughout your facility.

Poor Indoor Air Quality
If employees or customers are experiencing allergy symptoms, increased dust, or unpleasant odors, your AC system could be the culprit. Poor air quality can result from: mold or mildew growth in the ductwork or evaporator coils due to excess humidity, dirty air filters failing to capture airborne contaminants, or insufficient ventilation, leading to stale, recycled air.

Rising Energy Bills
An unexplained increase in cooling costs often points to an inefficient AC system. Factors that can drive up energy consumption include: aging equipment losing efficiency over time, refrigerant leaks forcing the system to work harder, dirty or clogged coils preventing heat transfer, or failing components, such as motors or capacitors, increasing energy usage.