Many Ductless Air Conditioner Problems Are Repairable

Ductless air conditioning units are a big commitment that pays off with amazing energy efficiency. However, we understand how frustrating it can be when something goes wrong with your ductless AC unit.

It’s easy to assume that it’s time to replace your ductless air conditioner, but many problems, like faulty fans, are repairable. At Rich’s Heating and Cooling, we work hard to examine your ductless AC to find and repair the problem. While some problems aren’t repairable, we have experience fixing many common ductless AC problems, such as:

Faulty Blower Motor

Ductless AC units rely on fans to circulate air throughout your home. Commonly, the blower motor can overheat or experience an electrical problem that affects the fan. Your fan may suddenly stop, or it may run longer than it’s supposed. Luckily, this is fixable in most cases

Water and Refrigerant Leaks

Much like a central AC unit, leaks are common problems with ductless air conditioning that are luckily repairable. The condensate line removes water when it’s in great condition. However, we frequently see clogged condensate lines that leak because of excessive dust, dirt, and debris.

Our team can carefully unclog the condensate line or replace it if need be. Refrigerant leaks are also common, and they are more serious than water leaks. Excessive corrosion can cause refrigerant leaks, and that is often fixable. That said, you may have to replace the unit if it is overly corroded as the problem will continue.

Bad Compressor

The compressor is vital to your ductless AC’s health, and it’s in the outdoor unit. At Rich’s Heating and Cooling, we frequently repair and replace faulty compressors. Nothing can pressurize the refrigerant without a working compressor, and your ductless AC won’t work.

We see compressors fail because of everything from short circuits and excessive moisture to age. Depending on the cause and condition of the faulty compressor, we may be able to repair it. Unfortunately, we can’t repair a ductless AC compressor if it breaks completely, and we must replace it.  

Restricted Airflow

It’s easy to assume your ductless AC unit is broken if the airflow is suddenly weak. Restricted airflow typically comes down to a clogged filter, and that’s the easiest problem to fix. Filters don’t always get dirty as quickly with ductless air conditioning as they do with central air conditioning.

However, you must still replace the filter at least once per year. We recommend that you clean the filter every few weeks to prevent clogs and ensure perfect airflow.

Dirty Evaporator Coils

Evaporator coils are necessary for your ductless AC to run, but only if you clean them. They can freeze when they become excessively dirty due to dirt, dust, debris, and grime. We see this problem all the time, and that’s why we recommend you clean them twice per year or as needed.

Dirty evaporator coils can strain your fan and blower motor, and the unit can overheat. Our skilled team can carefully clean the evaporator coils to fix them. If they are shot, however, we can replace them.

Cost to Repair a Ductless Air Conditioner

It typically costs between $600 and $1,000 to repair ductless air conditioner. Repair costs can be lower or higher, but it depends on the problem. Simple problems, like a clogged drain line, rarely cost over $100 to repair.

However, if the compressor is irreparable, it may cost $750 to $3,000 to replace the part. Leaks can cost closer to $800 to repair, but it depends on the severity and whether we must replace certain parts. At Rich’s Heating and Cooling, we value our customers’ time and budgets, so we work hard to ensure affordable ductless air conditioning repair.

Areas We Serve in Middlesex County

We proudly install, repair, and replace ductless air conditioners all over Middlesex County, NJ. Our history and familiarity with the area paired with our experience and skill let us quickly help our neighbors. Don’t hesitate to reach out for ductless air conditioning repair whether you’re in Perth Amboy, Edison, Highland Park, Spotswood, or beyond.

Tips to Preserve Your Ductless Air Conditioner

At Rich’s Heating and Cooling, we want our customers to use their ductless AC systems for as long as possible. That’s why we recommend you take simple steps to make your ductless mini-split last longer. For example, you can avoid problems like condensate line leaks and filter clogs if you clean the unit regularly.

Clean the filter every few weeks if needed, or at least once a month, to keep dust and debris out of the unit. Otherwise, debris can work its way into the drain line and evaporator coils and overwork your ductless AC.

It’s also important to have your ductless air conditioner serviced at once each year. Our team can clean key components and check parts that are prone to problems, such as evaporator coils. This lets us catch problems, like dirty coils, before they become big and lead to refrigerant leaks.

Punctual, knowledgeable, and caring, we want our customers to return to a comfortable home with a working ductless AC. We are always here to answer your questions and inspect your AC unit if you suspect something is wrong. Call Rich’s Heating and Cooling LLC at (732) 433-0068 for ductless air conditioning repair in Middlesex County today.