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Ventilation system repair in Vilnius

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Ventilation system repair

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Ventilation system repair

How much does ventilation system repair cost?

Dealing with an air conditioner that unexpectedly stopped working and there’s no longer fresh air in your house usually means out-of-pocket expenses and a real headache.

It doesn’t matter if you're tracking down a leak that caused your energy bills to skyrocket, or panicking because your AC just gave out in the peak heat of August, don't sweat (well, not too much). Here you will find the average AC repair costs, and tips on how to save, so you can assess how much you'll spend.

What's included in an air conditioning repair?

The services provided by your ventilation system professional will depend on the problem your system has.

Your ventilation system is made from two main parts: the outdoor unit and the indoor unit. Both of them work to cool your home. Usually your indoor unit is stored in the basement or closet. It absorbs the heat from your house. The outdoor unit is responsible for releasing the heat that the indoor unit absorbed.

Both of them work by blowing air through the coils which are filled with a refrigerant. The refrigerant is cooled into liquid form by the condenser. It is in the gas form before the process, then the compressor squeezes it into liquid, which releases the heat. The heat is vented outside the house.

The fans are also important part to keep this cycle of heat transference going. The water is removed from the air inside your house by an evaporator. This process cools down the air as well. Usually it is one of these parts to break down when your air conditioner stops working.

What affects the cost of a ventilation system repair?

The final price of the ventilation system repair depends the most on the part that needs to be fixed.

The price range will be based on whether the professional needs to replace some parts or add refrigerant to your system, or even how far your house is from the ventilation system shop or seasonality (rates usually are higher in summer). The total price for all these circumstances is a service call fee. It’s typical for older units to require a more expensive repair work.

Here are some cost factors you might want to keep in mind:

The refrigerant: type and amount

The gas in the ventilation system is sometimes called Freon – the name that has become a generic term for the refrigerants or coolants typically used in the AC. This agent is essential for cooling the air that comes out of your air conditioner.

There are two types of refrigerant your unit might use: Freon, also known as R-22, and Puron, also known as R410A. Since 2004, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the USA and the EU have begun phasing out R-22, which does damage to the ozone, and R-22 refrigerant will be completely obsolete by 2030 in USA and partly obsolete in EU. So if you bought your AC in 2005 or later, there's a good chance yours uses R410A refrigerant.

To top off or replace the refrigerant is a common AC repair. For this service you will have to pay for the professional’s call and for the supply of the refrigerant.

You should keep in mind that R22 and R410A cannot be used interchangeably. If your ventilation system uses R22 refrigerant at the moment, you will have to replace it with R22 only and cannot substitute it with R410A refrigerant in attempt to lower the price of the repair.

Detecting and repairing a refrigerant leak

The process of replacing your AC refrigerant is quite simple. However, it is a larger issue to find and fix the refrigerant leak in the ventilation system. If you here strange noises from your air conditioner, notice that the output has decreased or see dirt on the AC line, there might be a leak in your AC unit. The leak can impact the following parts of your air conditioner:

Copper tubing

Shipping valves

Filter canisters

Weld joints

Valve cores

If you have a leak, your technician will be able to locate and fix it. The repair cost to detect and fix a refrigerant leak will depend on the extent of the problem.

Repairing a clogged drain line

Water leaks can also occur inside the system. The cost to fix it depends on the route cause and the extent of the leak.

Most likely it is caused by a clogged drain line. Fortunately, it’s a pretty simple procedure to clear your drain line. After locating the clog, your technician will pour a cleaning solution down the drain line.

Component replacements

If there’s no way to repair the components, it’s time to replace them. This cost is commonly covered by warranties. However, if you do not have one or your original warrant has already lapsed, you probably will need to cover this yourself.

Buying a new part will add to your total cost of the ventilation system repair. Here you can find common parts that may need a replacement:

Thermostat. Responsible for controlling the desired temperature.

Capacitor. Responsible for storing the electric charge which is used to start the system.

Circuit board. It works as the system's central nervous system.

Condensing fan motors and lines. Responsible for carry the refrigerant from coil to compressor.

Evaporator coil. Responsible for absorbing the heat from your house.

Compressor. This is the pump, or "heart" of an air conditioner.

Air conditioning system replacement

If the value of an air conditioning unit is bigger than its repair cost, the obvious decision is to replace it and install an entirely new ventilation system. Fortunately, a replacement costs less than installing air conditioning for the first time since you'll already have the ductwork and infrastructure to support it.

When ductwork is already there, the services costs of installing a new system will be lower. The total price can increase because of the new AC unit itself and all parts, copper lines and fittings.

If the installation needs more ductwork or additional electrical wiring than there originally is, the costs increase more.

If there is no duct system in your home, ductless air conditioners are an alternative to laying down new ducts. You can place them in your entire house, or just one room, where you need it the most, so they're a great alternative if you don't want to extend your ductwork to just one or two rooms, but still want to cool them.

How long will it take to repair your AC?

As with any kind of repair, a more complex issue will take longer to fix. Nevertheless, most of the contractors can fix the problem in your air conditioning in less than a day.

Is it possible to save money on an AC repair?

There are a couple of ways you can save money or even prevent the need to fix your air conditioner in the first place.

Book an annual check-up during the off-season

A heating and cooling system that is well-maintained is less likely to have problems or need repairs. Hire an expert to give your AC system a yearly check-up and make sure you catch small problems before they turn into more costly repairs – especially if they are done in the off-season when rates are lower.

A filter change is included in the annual check-up – it’s an easy maintenance task that can keep your AC in good shape.

Check the warranty of your parts

If your ventilation system pars have a warranty, it may cover the expenses in case if a part breaks or needs to be replaced. All warranties are usually five years from purchase. Sometimes it will extend longer for critical parts of the system.

If you do not hold an extended warranty which would cover the expense of hiring a technician, you will need to pay from your own pocket for a service call. However, a warranty can be a huge money saver if you have it only for the essential part of your ventilation system.

The installer of the ventilation system usually gives a separate warranty for the installation. This kind of warrant could last for one year after your new ventilation system has been installed.

Get the questions ready for your contractor

When picking which company to hire for the ventilation system service, there are several factors to keep in mind: 

What is the reputation of the company? Check all the reviews online to get a sense of how good your contractor or company is to work with.

Do they have all the permits? This is even more important if you want to use a warranty to cover costs.

Can they do free evaluation of the works? Before signing the contract, ask for the company to estimate how much you should expect to pay, along with a breakdown of the costs. You can also get estimates from several different companies to compare prices.

Find a ventilation system expert near you

Prevent the problems from happening – call a ventilation system technician to check your ventilation system today and make sure it works smoothly. If you suspect that there are some issues already, call the expert ASAP.