Mechanical issues in HVAC systems are common occurrences.
- From your thermostat requiring adjustment to your filters or ducts requiring cleaning, HVAC mechanical issues can be a huge headache, costing you exorbitant electric bills and discomfort in your home.
HVAC mechanical issues include clogged drain lines. These lines are responsible for draining condensation water that accumulates during the air conditioning process. Over time, dust or sludge builds up inside the lines, blocking them. A clogged drain line will usually display symptoms such as molds or foul smell coming from the lines, noticeable loss of cooling, and water leakage. Dirty filters are also common, especially if your HVAC system is in active use. If your filters are dirty or clogged, airflow will be impeded, which will, in turn, put undue stress on your unit, causing it to break down due to wear and tear prematurely. Your system’s thermostat could also malfunction. The thermostat is the brain of the HVAC system that controls its level of heating and cooling inside your home. Even minor thermostat issues can affect your HVAC system’s performance significantly. It can cause your system to either overwork or underwork, create discomfort in your home, or spike your utility bills. A faulty thermostat can result from a blown fuse or tripped breaker, dead batteries, or dust, or other build-ups on the sensor near your evaporator coil. Multiple HVAC mechanical parts suffer wear and tear over time, be it your furnace fans, AC belts, or bearings in your blower. These performance problems may result in declining efficiency, airflow obstruction, and cause loud noises.