The last time of the year that you want your home’s cooling system (central air or individual air conditioning fans) to fail is the summer. July and August are typically the hottest months of the year, though there can be several days in September that are also quite warm.
When your air conditioning system fails during summer, especially during a heat wave, it could actually take a week or two before any HVAC repair technician can get to your home. The earlier you plan for potential problems, the less you’re going to have to suffer through the enduring heat that hits Toronto every July and August.
Two key warning signs that your air conditioning system could be about to fail are:
1. The air it pumps out is not as cool as it once was. This could be due to the coolant within the air conditioner itself running low. It could also be due to leaks in the lines that help operate the air conditioning system, including drainage lines.
If you’re not getting the cold air that you’re used to feeling, call an HVAC repair technician before it completely fails to cool you off.
2. The air conditioning system rattles or makes odd noises. As with many mechanical components, any time something begins to rattle when it’s not supposed to rattle is a time when you need to be concerned.
If you hear rattling coming from your air conditioning system, it could fail at any time, or it could continue working for months still, even years. It’s not worth the risk when you enjoy cool comfort during the summer.
Could it make it to the autumn months when HVAC specialists aren’t as busy? It could, but it could also fail within the next week. Have an HVAC professional inspect your air conditioning system now, once you begin noticing issues that could lead to failure. You’ll thank this advice when the real heat kicks in before the unofficial end of summer.