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4 Reasons Why Your HVAC Unit is Overheating

4 Reasons Why Your HVAC Unit is Overheating

Your HVAC unit is essential for comfort during the summer and winter. The air conditioner or furnace may overheat and trip the circuit breaker. As a result, the machine won't meet your heating or cooling needs. Your unit will continue tripping the circuit breaker until we fix the issue. Here are the reasons why the HVAC system is overheating.

1. Refrigerant Leak

The air conditioner should be able to cool your indoor space. The refrigerant gets rid of heat from the air, making it cool. If it leaks, the amount reduced causes a strain in the system. Your unit will overwork to cool your home, leading to overheating. Instead of the AC giving cold air, it will blow warm air. The highlight is that we can fix this issue. We will repair the leak and topping up the refrigerant levels.

2. Dirty Air Filter

An air filter traps particles such as dirt, dust, and pet dander in your home. With time, it gets clogged if you don't change or replace it. The unit will strain to try to cool or heat your home. You will notice that there is not enough airflow in your home. Air circulation in your home will become an issue due to clogged air filters. The HVAC system at the time was overworking. This lead to overheating. In the end, the unit will trip the circuit breaker.

3. Dirty Condenser Coils

Another reason why your unit overheats is dirty condenser coils. The condenser works as an outdoor unit to cool your home. It collects heat inside your home and releases it outside. Condenser coils collect dirt as time goes by. This causes the system to overwork. The HVAC unit will have a hard time conditioning air. This leads to overheating. Dirt and debris accumulate on the coils and insulate them. They will work harder to make sure that your home gets fresh, cool air. This will also cause overheating.

4. Rusty or Loose Electrical Connections

Loose electrical connections can cause your HVAC system to overheat. Corroded wires lead to a high or low voltage. This contributes to overheating. Plus, aging wiring creates a short. This, in turn, causes overheating. Any electrical malfunction in the system is risky since it can start a fire. We can inspect the heating and cooling system's electrical parts. Our experts will make sure that everything is working to keep you safe at all times.

Contact Us

Call us today at Robert Bair Plumbing, Heating, and Air for maintenance and repairs. We will check all the HVAC components to make sure they are working as they should. Our team will check the wiring and refrigerant levels. We will also clean or replace grimy condenser coils and air filters. We are here for you and your family. We want you to be comfortable in your home this year.