A homeowner in Lindale, TX called us because their air conditioner wasn't cooling well and was making an unusual noise. Our technician arrived and quickly found two issues behind the problem.
First, the system was low on refrigerant. A properly working AC unit should produce air that is 15 to 20 degrees cooler than the air it pulls in. This unit was only achieving a 10-degree difference, which explained why the home wasn't getting cool enough.
Second, the condenser fan motor bearings were worn and failing. This was the source of the loud noise the customer had been hearing.
We recharged the system with the correct amount of refrigerant and replaced the condenser fan motor. After the repairs, the unit was cooling much more effectively and the noise was completely gone.
The customer was pleased with the results. If your AC in Lindale, TX isn't cooling like it should — or you're hearing strange sounds from your unit — it's worth getting it checked before the problem gets worse.