Six Warning Signs That Your AC System Might be About to Crash

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Is your air conditioning system making strange noises? Has it been taking longer to cool down or heat up? Have your utility bills been rising for no apparent reason? These are all signs that your AC may have a problem that needs service. In most cases, the longer you delay, the worse any underlying problems may get. That is why Scott’s Heating & Air Conditioning, one of Central Florida’s leading AC companies, wants you know the warning signs before your AC problem gets out of hand.

Some of the signs are fairly obvious, while others are more subtle.

  1. No Cool Air
    At some point, you may find that your air conditioning system simply isn’t doing its job. Even at full blast, the air coming from your vents just isn’t as cold as it used to be – or not cold at all. This could be a sign that your system is in need of serious repair. For instance, lack of cool air could mean that your system’s compressor has failed or it may be low on refrigerant. This may mean the unit will have to be replaced.
  2. Poor Air Flow
    If you are noticing weak or little air flow through your AC vents, it could be something as simple as needing to change your air filter or something more serious like your indoor coil may be impacted and needs to be pulled and cleaned. If some rooms are getting cold air while others are not, the issue could also be in your duct work. You may want to have your ducts inspected to be sure that you’re not leaking all your cold air into your hot attic!
  3. Thermostat Problems
    At times the trouble is not with the air conditioning unit, but with the thermostat itself. Verify that your thermostat is set in the “cooling” position. Some systems have a built-in timer that delays the activation of the equipment. Wait several minutes for the timer to complete its cycle, and adjust the thermostat several degrees below the temperature inside your home.
  4. Water Leak
    Moisture or a water leak around or near the AC system can indicate problems. Water pooling near your air conditioner is usually from the drain line being backed up. Your air conditioner not only cools your home, but it also serves as a giant dehumidifier. The AC removes the humidity from your home and disposes of it through the drain line. If your AC is leaking, your drain line is either blocked or broken. This is not a serious issue, but it should be tackled quickly to avoid bigger problems like mold growth.
  5. Strange Sounds
    Squealing, grating, grinding sounds from your air conditioner is another warning sign. A squealing noise means that the belt has slipped out of place or that a metal component in the AC requires lubrication. A grinding sound may mean that the motor’s bearings are broken.

“The team at Scott’s Air will always attempt to repair a customer’s air conditioning system when possible, however, sometimes it will need to be replaced with a new system when the cost of repair outweighs the benefits,” said Scott, president and founder. “The good news is that today’s new AC systems are energy efficient, quiet and very reliable. Even if your unit doesn’t need replacement, getting it repaired or serviced can boost up its efficiency and save you money.”

  
 

Scott’s Heating & Air Conditioning is a full-service heating and air conditioning company and a Bryant® Factory Authorized Dealer in Central Florida. Whether you need repair, maintenance, or installation of a new heating or cooling system, we provide efficient, cost-effective, and professional service. When it’s hot, call Scott!

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They were able to provide me with same day service, friendly and very responsive. Also, I got 2 other quotes and the pricing was the most competitive.
So thankful and impressed! My dad returned home after having open heart surgery to a completely dead HVAC system in the middle of summer. Definitely not ideal. The repair was going to be pricey so he opted for a new unit. A crew came out on a Saturday and did a very clean and efficient install. Highly recommend this company!!!
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Very professional, work very neat and cleaned up and removed stuff. Very impressed with all of the staff and the company.
Our AC decided to quit during one of the hottest heatwaves in years. We called Scott's and someone was at the house to give us a quote in 30 min. From the moment they answered our first phone call through the install everyone was amazing, professional and provided a quality product and excellent service. Craig, Jose, Dexter were awesome! One of the new guys brought us a portable unit at 9:30 PM on a Friday so we could sleep. We missed his name, but shout out to him as well (he likes to give high fives). Thanks Scott and team for everything. We highly recommend!!!
K Harper
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For the past week I've worked with Craig on getting estimates for a new A/C unit, and he has been great at answering my questions and addressing any concerns. Very responsive and knowledgeable, straight shooter and direct! I didn't have to deal with any up-selling like working with a used car salesman (I experienced that with other bigger local A/C companies providing quotes). For these qualities alone I would recommend Scott's A/C, even though I will disclose that we ultimately went with another quote from a family referral of an A/C company. Had that family referral not been apart of our consideration, we would definitely choose and recommend Scott's for new A/C installs and service!
rwoodunder
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Dan in sales, outstanding jobgoing over equipment and helping us make what was the best decisions for us on purchasing new a/cinstall, plus scheduling the next day!Boris and Justin were excellent with communications while install and after! very clean, professional taking old out and installing new!ty
T F
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We can't thank Scott's enough. We came home to a air conditioner barely limping along. I called Scott's first thing in the morning and they had a technician out that day. Unfortunately our system could not be saved. The salesman Craig came out that day as well and quoted a new system. Since it was a Friday we could not get the system installed until Tuesday. Scott's provided us with a portable system which definitely helped during the grueling heat wave in Central Florida. Tuesday came, the installers showed up on time and did an awesome installation job. Cleaned everything up and went on their way. Everyone was pleasant, professional and great to work with! Thank You Scott's Heating & Cooling!
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Always happy with their response time. Issue started last night causing our A/C unit to shut down. Made a call to Scott's Heating and Air in the morning and a tech was here by 10:45am. Tyrie, the tech, is awesome. He quickly took care of the problem and had us up and running in no time at all. He is knowledgeable and professional and did a great job.
Perfect company to do business with. Professional and courteous in all phases of project.
Ron Brenton
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Excellent response and service. After 25 years of being serviced by a competitor I decided to change companies. AC was out and in need of replacement. Within 24 hours we had the sales rep here and new unit going in for a reasonable expense. No upselling, phony money savings, or timeshare presentations- just a new system without being targeted and pressured into pricey newer technology that will also become obsolete and non reparable every system cycle. I’m recommending to everyone looking for a new provider
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Excellent job getting my new system installed. Friendly and professional staff. Would recommend this company to anyone who needs ac work done.
Michael Imlay
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My a/c went out on a Sunday during a holiday weekend. I called and they had someone out there within a couple of hours to repair it! Great service
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All are very responsive and professional! Great job!
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Scott’s saved the day for us this evening. Our A/C stopped working and it got hot inside quickly, which was more complicated because I’m 36 weeks pregnant. Scott’s was responsive to our call and within two hours someone had come and fixed our unit!
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20 out of 10 this place is amazing. The techs are always awesome. Super knowledgeable, friendly, polite and quick. They are prompt about appointments and always show up within the time frame. They always keep me cool and I cannot appreciate you guys enough!
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