There are a few different types of AC Repair work that a technician may be called upon to perform, depending on the issue.
Defrosting: This is often necessary when the AC unit doesn’t seem to be cooling properly. A technician will shut off the power to the unit and use a defroster to remove any debris or frost build-up.
Conditioning: If the AC unit isn’t circulating air properly, it may need conditioning. This means that the compressor will be turned up until it reaches full speed, then turned off again so that the unit can “rest”.
Heating: If it’s too cold in your home or office, an AC repair technician may need to heat up the space with air conditioning. This can be done by turning up the thermostat or using a portable heater.
There are several parts of an air conditioning unit that must work in unison to provide cooling and ventilation. The compressor, condenser, evaporator, fan, ductwork and registers are just a few of the components that make up an AC unit.
A compressor is an essential part of an air conditioning unit because it takes energy from the engine and turns it into mechanical power to push air through the coils. The bigger the motor, the more air it can cool.
A condenser captures heat released by the compressor and transfers it to the atmosphere. An evaporator removes water vapor from the air and sends it to the fan to be blown out onto the street or roof.
Fan blades use kinetic energy to create airflow around a ductwork system. register pipes measure temperature variations in order to control fan speed and ensure proper ventilation.