Signs That Your AC Compressor is Going Out- You definitely want a cool and comfortable home environment.

However, what happens if the AC at your home suddenly doesn’t cool down your room anymore? Of course there’ll be confusion, right?.

An air conditioner that is no longer able to cool the environment is usually caused by damage to one of its components, and oftenly, the compressor.

Signs That Your AC Compressor is Going Out

1. Blowing out Warm Air

The most obvious characteristic when the AC compressor is damaged is that the temperature is no longer stable and is blowing out warm air.

The room will not feel cool even when the AC is on. This condition is usually caused by the AC’s decreasing ability to cool the room. The compressor is no longer able to dispense the refrigerant efficiently.

2. Generating Noises

Oftentimes, a damaged AC compressor will make a noise such as buzzing, vibrating or can also sound like hard objects colliding with each other.

This noise is usually caused by internal damage to the AC compressor. However, it does not rule out the possibility of damage to the compressor bearings.

The compressor bearing component has a ring-like shape. In the center it will be equipped with a small metal that can roll and function as a bearing holder.

3. Compressor Frequently Shuts Off

An AC that often turns itself off or even feels hot when you touch it indicates that there has been damage to the AC compressor.

This is because the damaged AC compressor is working too hard. Not only that, a compressor that often turns off must be accompanied by overheating. If this happens often, you should not force the AC to work or turn on.

Also Read: “Air Conditioner Parts and Their Functions“

4. Tripping

The next characteristic that indicates damage to the AC compressor is the frequent tripping of the circuit breaker.

Oftentimes, a damaged compressor will draw a higher current than normal conditions. Too high of a current will make the circuit breaker trip.

If the AC compressor in a trip condition continues to recur and no immediate repairs are made, it will affect and damage other components.

5. Refrigerant Leaks

Refrigerant leaks can also be an indication that the AC compressor has malfunctioned. These leaks can occur at various points in the AC system, but if the leak occurs close to the compressor, it often indicates a problem with the compressor’s seals or the compressor itself.

6. Increase Electrical Bills

Another indication of faulty AC compressors is the increase in your electrical bills.

This is because an air conditioner that is experiencing damage will definitely result in higher electricity consumption. This is because the AC compressor is damaged and no longer able to function efficiently.

7. Unpleasant Smell

If the air conditioner in your room emits an unpleasant odor, it could be a sign that the compressor is starting to fail.

This unpleasant odor is usually similar to the smell of charring or the smell of burning chemicals.

This unpleasant odor is caused by a leak or overheating of refrigerant. It’s best to turn off the AC immediately if this odor appears.

Also Read: “Causes of AC Compressor Failure“

8. Short Cycling

If your AC compressor often turns on and off quickly or even repeatedly without a clear cycle, then your compressor may have a malfunction called short cycling.

If this characteristic occurs in your AC, it is certain that there has been damage to the compressor. This one component is no longer able to start and maintain its performance.

There you have it! The 8 signs that your ac compressor is going out to be identified!

But did you know that the AC needs to be certified before being sold and distributed in Indonesia?

Yup, the AC is one of the many products that are mandatory to be certified by the SNI certification.

This is because the risk of an air conditioner might be concerning for the Indonesian consumers, as the air conditioner that is not properly manufactured can cause a failure and can even be dangerous for its users.

The air conditioner that is about to be distributed in Indonesia must undergo a series of tests to determine its quality and safety.

After all of those tests have passed and the air conditioner is met with the requirements that have been set, the air conditioner is ready to be distributed and sold in the Indonesian market.

For the air conditioner and other household electrical devices, the regulation is clearly stated in SNI IEC 19-6713-2002.