{"id":1442,"date":"2023-09-18T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2023-09-19T08:35:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:35:40","slug":"5-signs-your-ac-compressor-has-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/5-signs-your-ac-compressor-has-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs Your AC Compressor Has Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re a homeowner in Florida and you\u2019re not familiar with what a compressor is, you should know why this component is essential to your AC\u2019s functionality. Not only is a well-functioning compressor essential to your AC\u2019s performance, but it\u2019s also the most expensive component of the system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The compressor is often called the \u201cheart\u201d or \u201cengine\u201d of the AC system. It pumps and pressurizes the refrigerant so that it can perform the evaporation and condensation needed to cool the air. As your AC system ages, the compressor is in danger of failing. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to know the signs of a failing compressor and when to call for AC repair in Riverview, FL.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. The Unit Vibrates When It Starts Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The compressor resides in the outdoor unit of your AC system. If your AC unit vibrates or shakes every time it turns on, this is referred to as \u201chard starting.\u201d This happens when the compressor needs to draw on extra power to overcome resistance when it tries to power on. Hard starting puts massive strain on the compressor and may cause it to burn out completely if the problem isn\u2019t addressed promptly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Clicking or Ticking Sound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you hear these noises when your AC powers on, it could be a sign that your unit doesn\u2019t have the power needed to boot up. This often indicates there\u2019s a problem with an electrical component such as a relay or a capacitor. If this goes on, the compressor may not come on at all. Clicking noises from the compressor could also be something as simple as a loose bolt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Tripped Circuit Breaker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say the compressor manages to power on but then shuts down because it has tripped a circuit breaker in your home\u2019s electrical panel. This is a major warning sign that the compressor motor is overheating which causes it to draw too much power. You may be tempted to just reset the breaker and hope for the best. However, we don\u2019t recommend doing this as it\u2019s likely to cause the compressor to fail completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Rattling or Rumbling Noise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you hear these sounds from the compressor, it could be caused by loose internal mounts or that the motor has come loose and is moving around and rattling around inside the compressor. You\u2019ll also notice that your AC\u2019s performance has decreased. This should be a relatively minor fix from our team and requires securing these parts down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Decreased Cooling Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because the compressor is the main part responsible for compressing refrigerant, when it starts to fail, that obviously means your AC can no longer function properly. That\u2019s why you\u2019ll notice a decrease in your AC\u2019s cooling capacity. Although there are other possible causes for this, if you notice it with any of the other symptoms, you should call us promptly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s an immediate compressor issue or you think your AC just isn\u2019t working as it should, we\u2019ll be glad to send someone out quickly to diagnose the problem and perform any necessary repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning<\/strong><\/a> to schedule AC repair in Riverview, FL today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As your AC system ages, the compressor is in danger of failing. Know the signs of a failing compressor and when to call for AC repair in Riverview, FL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[39,188],"class_list":["post-1442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning","tag-ac-repair","tag-riverview"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1442"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1442"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1442\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1445,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1442\/revisions\/1445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}