How to Handle a Leaking Air Conditioner

June 5, 2025

Your air conditioner should cool your home, not leave a puddle under the unit. If you’ve spotted moisture around your system or noticed a steady drip, it’s probably more than condensation. Ignoring it won’t make it go away. in San Antonio, TX, helps homeowners figure out what’s wrong and what needs fixing before a leak causes water damage. Let’s explore the most common reasons for a leaky AC and what to look out for. Why Your AC Has Water in the First Place Your air conditioner isn’t supposed to leak, but it typically produces some water. That’s part of how cooling works. When warm air moves across the cold evaporator coil, moisture from the air condenses on the coil’s surface. This water needs to go somewhere, so your system includes a drainage setup. The coil drips condensation into a small pan, which drains through a pipe that leads outside or into a designated drain line. This process is constant during hot, humid days. The more moisture the air holds, the more water is in the system. When everything works right, you won’t notice it. The water leaves the house quietly, and your AC keeps running smoothly. However, the water may...

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4 Early Warning Signs That You Need an AC Repair

June 13, 2023

Regular maintenance from a trained HVAC technician can keep your cooling system in tip-top condition and maximize its lifespan. Unfortunately, your unit may develop issues even after servicing it periodically. It’s essential to look for signs indicating that your appliance is malfunctioning and get a professional inspection and repair before it’s too late. Here are four of the early warning signs that your AC unit may need repair. 1. Strange Noises Most modern home ACs are relatively quiet while they are running, so you might have a serious issue if your cooling unit suddenly starts producing strange, loud noises. Some of the noises might result from loose parts hitting the other parts. A whistling or grinding sound might signal a more serious problem that might soon cause your air conditioner to stop working. If your unit produces sudden or unusual sounds when you turn it on, contact a trained HVAC technician from . We will skillfully inspect your appliance to determine why it is producing unusual sounds and then take the necessary repairs to ensure that your cooling unit produces minimal noise. 2. Abnormal Air Patterns Your air conditioner may also need a tune-up if you notice abnormal air patterns...

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Thermostat Reading the Wrong Temperature?

August 20, 2019

Your home’s thermostat says 70 degrees on a sweltering San Antonio afternoon, but you know that cannot be right. You lower your AC temp, but your system is not kicking in. Or, even worse, your system just continues to run. Chances are that your thermostat is not working properly or reading the wrong temperature. Consider the following common causes of thermostat issues. Check the Settings on Your Thermostat If you have a programmable thermostat, it is easy to forget that you may have temporarily changed the settings. The first step is to make sure that the thermostat is set to the correct mode. Check the Batteries If the thermostat’s batteries are dead, it will not work properly. Batteries that are low on power could also cause the thermostat to not work as intended. Thermostat May Need to Be Recalibrated Your thermostat could be reporting an incorrect temperature because it needs to be recalibrated. The process for recalibration will vary depending on the type of thermostat you own. This could be a job for your heating and cooling professional to handle. Temperature Sensor May Have Gone Bad The temperature sensor inside the thermostat may be malfunctioning. Sometimes, it is as simple...

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Comparing Old and New Air Conditioners

July 17, 2019

If you are looking to save money on cooling costs during the summer months, it may be worth putting in a new air conditioner. Let’s take a look at some of the potential benefits of doing so and how you know it is time to make a change in air conditioners. Old Air Conditioners Can Cost More to Maintain Even the best air conditioners will start to break or become less efficient over time. At in San Antonio, we can conduct routine inspections as well as make any necessary repairs. Our inspections are thorough, and you will get a full report detailing any problems or issues that may need to be corrected. This can be useful when determining whether your current unit needs to be upgraded. If you decide that it’s time to get a new air conditioner, we can install it for you. An Old Air Conditioner Can Be Loud Over time, it can be difficult to keep parts lubricated and free from debris. Therefore, your air conditioner may make a lot of noise when it comes on or when it shuts off. It is also not uncommon for older units to be louder than newer ones while they...

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