It can get very hot outside, making things very uncomfortable. One place you expect to be comfortable, however, is inside your home. If your home is not feeling cool enough for you and your family, then your air conditioning unit may be faulty. Below is more information about this so you and your family can start feeling comfortable again.

Air Conditioning Unit Inspection

Hire an HVAC contractor to come to your home and inspect the AC unit. When they arrive, they will look at the thermostat inside your home to make sure it is working properly. 

The HVAC contractor will then go outside and check the AC unit. If there is any debris built up around the unit, this can cause problems. This is because the debris can block the vent, which can result in the fan not working properly. This debris includes grass, sticks, and leaves.

The HVAC contractor will open the unit to look inside. There are many components they will check, including the condenser coil, fan, compressor, evaporator coil, refrigeration lines, and more. There are some things that are easy to replace and are inexpensive. Other things, however, are much more expensive to repair

If the unit is old or there are a lot of components that are having problems, the contractor will suggest you replace your unit.

Air Conditioning Unit Installation

If you decide that you want to replace your air conditioning unit, the contractor will start out by measuring the square footage of your home. They want to make sure the new unit is large enough to supply the right amount of air into your home.

The old unit will be removed. This involves removing the refrigerant lines and removing the indoor evaporator coil. 

The site is prepared first. If the new unit is larger than your old one, this is especially important, A concrete pad will be laid for the new unit to sit on. This is an important part of the process, as the pad will ensure the unit does not sit directly on the ground.

A new interior evaporator coil is installed next, and the refrigerant lines are installed. The new HVAC unit is then placed on the concrete pad and leveled. The filter dryer system is installed, and then everything is connected and set up.

The HVAC contractor will be able to give you more details about how air conditioning installation works. For more information, reach out to a local HVAC business, like Bowen Refrigeration.