
Short Cycling: What it Means for Your AC
In our area, it is obviously incredibly important to have a great air conditioner that you can rely on in order to make it through the days not only comfortably, but safely as well. The heat is just too intense to take any chances with your air conditioner in Mesa, AZ. Considering all of the hard work that your air conditioner has to do each and every day, it should really come as no surprise to hear that it may encounter operational problems at some point.
If and when you do run into trouble with your air conditioner, remember that it is always in your best interest to schedule prompt, professional air conditioning repairs. The longer that you wait to have your system professionally repaired, the worse off it is likely to be. Never assume that you should just wait for the system to break down entirely before you bother to have it repaired. That will only lead to greater inconvenience.
What Is Short Cycling?
Short cycling is a situation in which your air conditioning system comes on, runs only for a short time, and cycles back down again, only to start back up and do the same. This is not the way that an AC is designed to operate. When functioning properly, your air conditioner should instead run in a complete cooling cycle, consistently.
Why Does This Happen?
There are a few reasons why an air conditioning system may short cycle, and they vary in degrees of seriousness. First and foremost, your air conditioner may actually be too big for your home. If it has always short cycled, it may just be bringing down the temperature too quickly. That may not sound that bad, but the problems discussed in the following section will help you to understand why it is undesirable.
If your air conditioner has only recently started short cycling, then it is possible that you just have a very dirty air filter in place. This can really reduce airflow throughout the system, which in turn can lead to the system overheating as it tries to cool the air. It can then shut down as a method of self-preservation.
More serious is the potential for refrigerant leaks. If your air conditioner is leaking refrigerant, then it is not going to be able to remove heat from the air passing over the evaporator successfully. Again, this can lead to overheating — but over time, can also lead to the complete failure of your system.
Why Is It a Problem?
In addition to the long term effects that something like a refrigerant leak can have on an AC, the issue of short cycling itself has a number of consequences. Your home is not going to be as comfortable as it would with a properly functioning system. The wear and tear on the system makes the risk of repair needs much more likely. And, because starting up requires more energy than running consistently, you’ll probably see energy costs rise even as performance and comfort plummet. Let Goettl Air Conditioning Phoenix fix the problem for you.
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After note. Cameron came back by a day later to check on readings he wasn't able to get on first appointment. I have high confidence in his work. I'm very likely to work with them again
Brayan and Marcos did an awesome job on the new ac installation. Installed with no issues and has been on ever since. Perfect time with summer coming up. Walked through and job was very clean and organized. Great work ethic. Great guys.
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2/15/23
Thank you, Jorge G. Again for being so honest about our unit issues.
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Frank Soto, plumber was very thorough in his assessment of the problem. Provided options and was patient in waiting for our decision. We are very pleased with Frank's knowledge plus his warm personality was a plus. Thank you Frank.
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09/19/2024 - Husam Ismail did an outstanding job!!! Very personable and honest, so far with my experience with
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Brayan, Jason, and Christian were the three techs who installed the unit and new ducts. They showed excellent work ethic. They cleaned up all debris, and most importantly, the system works perfectly. Today Ignacio came and inspected the work, and found no problems at all. The entire team has earned 5 stars.
November 6, 2024. The team Brayan, Christian and Jason worked awesome in replacing our whole A/C system and air ducts. They were respectful of our property, answered our questions without hesitation. They all did a fantastic job. We thank ya'll for your services and definitely recommend your business. We appreciate you.
November 7, 2024: Ignacio inspected the newly installed air condition and duct system. He was very knowledgeable, and good expertise. He listened and answered our questions and concerns..he helped us to install our Sensi a/c and heater app..
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We had an blockage in our sewer line.
Tyler Leija was dispatched the same day, and found the blockage using a camera tool.
He cleared the blockage temporarily.
The actual fix would require digging up and replacing the bad area of pipe.
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Our tech Jorge that came out the day before helped quickly assess the situation and get us set up for a new system and water heater. Jorge was very friendly, would highly recommend!
Frank did an excellent job at explaining every thing in terms that were understandable to both myself and my wife. This greatly assisted in making the right decision to look at all options on either repair or update/purchase for the future and in the long term, saving money.
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