While Brisbane businesses need to have a commercial HVAC system to ensure their indoor air remains clean and cool, common HVAC faults can cause problems in the short and long term. Just like any piece of machinery, the parts and components within an air conditioning system will naturally age and deteriorate over time, leading to potential issues and breakdowns.
Air-rite Solutions are South East Queensland’s most trusted HVAC experts. Over the years, our team has maintained and repaired numerous systems for a range of businesses and building types. We are well equipped to identify and fix all types of faults within a system. While issues within a system can vary greatly in scope and urgency, here are some of the most common HVAC faults to keep an eye out for.
1. Water Leaks
A leaky component is one of the most frequent issues experienced by HVAC systems, partly because the cause of leaks can come from several sources. The most common culprits include:
- If the drain line congests with too much dirt and debris, it will eventually buckle under the added water-pressure causing it to leak.
- Evaporator coils can freeze over time if there are low levels of refrigerant. Once the system is turned off, the ice covering the coils will melt and begin to leak water.
- Faulty condensate pumps will cause water to continually build up on components that would otherwise be drained after condensation takes place. These parts can begin to leak water from a lack of drainage.
Water leaks are a common disruption within HVAC systems that should be dealt with promptly to avoid any electrical damage or mould forming.
2. Dirty Air Filters
Air filters on HVAC systems commonly pick up dirt and dust when the air blows through them, and should be checked, cleaned, or replaced regularly. Depending on the air quality of your workplace, your filters may need to be replaced on a monthly basis. Of course, the trusted experts at Air-rite Solutions can carry out this process during our HVAC maintenance checks, while supplying new high-quality filters that will get the job done.
3. Faulty Thermostats
Modern thermostats offer users full control over how they wish their HVAC systems to be programmed. There is a remarkable amount of flexibility and choice that goes into setting up your thermostat, making it easier than ever to obtain the level of indoor comfort that fits best for your business.
However, even with all the advances in thermostat technology, malfunctions still happen from time to time. If you ever experience troubles and inconsistencies in the temperature being produces by your system, then you may need a technician to identify if the root of the problem lies with your thermostat. As such, ensure that checking your thermostat is a part of your HVAC maintenance plan.
4. Tripping the Circuit Breakers
If your HVAC system is repeatedly tripping the circuit breaker, then there is likely an underlying issue that needs to be resolved. Whether this is dirty air filters or a deeper problem, your system has something impeding its performance which means it is overloading on electricity more often than it should.
If this is something that your business has been experiencing, then Air-rite Solution’s trained technicians can carry out a thorough inspection of your unit to identify what is causing these overloads. Once we have found the root of the problem, we will carry out any required maintenance or repairs to ensure everything runs smoothly into the future.
Contact Air-rite Solutions
These four common faults represent just a handful of the issues that commercial HVAC systems can face. In order to make sure your system is continually operating at peak performance, contact the HVAC experts at Air-rite Solutions today.
