If you are a contractor, building owner, restaurateur, office manager, or superintendent, you have probably had some experience with commercial cooling systems, and know reliability is paramount.
Even brief spells of downtime can be expensive when emergency commercial AC repairs are needed to provide healthy, safe, and comfortable working conditions.
RAS X offers top-tier HVAC repair, maintenance, and installation services for all makes and models. We help thousands of local companies in the Houston area maintain reliable heating and cooling, optimizing productivity, operations, air quality, and energy costs.
Light to Large Commercial AC Repair and Maintenance Services
From retail buildings, restaurants, offices, to industrial warehouses and storage facilities, RAS TX is qualified and experienced in the installation, repair, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems for commercial spaces of all sizes. The right type and size of commercial AC system for your business and property, combined with regular servicing, will boost both your bottom line and the quality of results.
What is the difference between residential and commercial HVAC systems?
Commercial heating and cooling systems aren’t just bigger and more powerful than residential units. Residential ACs are normally a “split system” with the condenser and evaporator in different areas of the home/property. Whereas commercial units typically have all components combined into one package, installed external to the building, such as a rooftop unit (RTU.) The external location reduces noise for occupants inside and frees up additional space.
Commercial AC Compressor Failure
Compressors are the heart of the HVAC system, compressing refrigerant to pressurize it for both heating and cooling purposes. Without the compressor, the refrigerant can’t reach the right temperature or pressure level to move through the pipes and coils, transferring heat.
Over time, this integral component loses efficiency and needs increasingly frequent maintenance to work properly. In addition to general wear, there is a long list of issues with other parts that can affect a compressor’s performance and risk burning it out.
A burnt-out or broken compressor is an HVAC emergency. In some unfortunate cases, replacement is the only option. Regular maintenance can detect signs of problems, and make a repair that prevents major damages from occurring.
What Can Cause Compressor Failure?
- Poor ventilation
- Dirty or iced-up coils
- Short cycling
- Blocked suction lines
- Incorrect suction line size
- High pressure
- Low pressure
- Too much or leaking refrigerant
- Faulty electrical parts or high voltage
- Insufficient lubrication
5 easy-to-notice warning signs a compressor might be malfunctioning:
- Reduced Airflow – you feel little to no airflow from your vents
- Wrong Temperature of Air – the air coming from vents is not warm when set to heat; or warm air comes out when the A/C is on
- Spike in Utilities Bill – your system is working harder to operate, using more power
- Unusual Noises – your system is hissing, buzzing, screeching, ticking, chattering, or making loud banging noises
- Tripped Circuit Breaker – your AC compressor might be attempting to pull too much power, exceeding the breaker’s capacity
Continuous Comfort in Commercial Environments
Quarterly maintenance of all commercial heating and cooling systems is essential for achieving the best air quality, consistent temperatures, optimal occupant comfort, and reasonable utility expenses. Running a business requires a dependable HVAC system.
RAS TX is proud to be a trusted AC company for the Houston community.
Call your local, certified and highly-trained HVAC specialists at RAS, 713-266-2665, if you are having problems with your residential or commercial AC.
