HOME AND MOLD INSPECTOR'S CORNER

23 PROBLEMS THAT CAUSE 93% OF ALL AIR CONDITIONER FAILURES,
Why they happen, What they cost, And how to prevent them......



2% BURNT/LOOSE WIRE
REASON FOR FAILURE:
Faulty connection
Power surge

SOLUTION:
Repair connection
locate source of power surge





5% CAPACITOR
REASON FOR FAILURE:
Age
Leaking
Plate/insulator deterioration
Power surge

SOLUTION:
Replace capacitor under 10 years
Recommend replace outdoor unit over 10 years




5% COMPRESSOR
REASON FOR FAILURE:
Refrigerant slugging
Worn valves
Voltage surge
Short cycling

SOLUTION:
Replace compressor under 5 years
Recommend replace outdoor unit over 5 years

5% CONDENSER COIL
AIR RESTRICTION
REASON FOR FAILURE:
Dirt build-up
Plant debris
Bent fins

SOLUTION:
Clean coil
Straighten fins

THIS COMPLETES PART TWO. PART THREE WILL CONSIST OF:

CONDENSER COIL LEAK---------- CONDENSER FAN MOTOR

CONDENSOR FAN--------CONTACTOR

Remember your questions about these 23 problems are very welcomed. Just e-mail them to moldandairtests@gmail.com. I will post the question and find the answer. Thanks very much in advance for your anticipated partisipation.

Jacob Mermin CHI/CMI

www.mermininspections.com