With weeks to go until the weather cools and any problem simply getting worse the more you run the air conditioner, you need to get any problem treated by a professional technician immediately.

And we do mean professional. Do-it-yourselfers should never attempt to diagnose or repair an air conditioner themselves. They contain potentially dangerous components like refrigerant which require proper training and licensing to handle correctly, to say nothing of the delicate components inside the air conditioner itself, which can’t be fixed without a thorough understanding of how it all works.

That said, you don’t need to be an expert to spot the signs that something is wrong. Air conditioners rarely break down without giving some kind of warning sign first, and if you can notice those signs, you’ll be able to act on it before it results in a breakdown. The sooner you act, the better, since the damage usually gets worse the longer you wait to act on it.

Signs will vary according to your type of air conditioner and the exact nature of the problem. The good news is that many common symptoms recur no matter what the problem is, and anyone can spot them simply by paying attention. As a general rule, anything that doesn’t correspond to the normal behavior of your air conditioner should be cause for concern. More specifically, look for the following issues:

If you need air conditioning repair in your Glendale, CA home , turn it off immediately and call in the professionals at Greenleaf Heating & Cooling today!