Outdoor unit clogged with fluff and leaves
Cottonwood fluff, seeds and leaves pack into condenser coils and block airflow. The unit runs hot, cools less and can shut down. Cleaning the coil fixes it.
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Central air units under heavy tree cover, where clogged coils and debris are a common cause of poor cooling.
View details ↗02Forced-air furnaces in older Tudors and post-war homes.
View details ↗03Replacement furnaces sized to the house, often matched with a new AC coil.
View details ↗04Older Edgebrook homes still heated by hot-water radiators.
View details ↗05Spring AC cleaning, including the outdoor coil, and fall furnace service.
View details ↗The usual calls in Edgebrook’s wooded streets.
Ask a proCottonwood fluff, seeds and leaves pack into condenser coils and block airflow. The unit runs hot, cools less and can shut down. Cleaning the coil fixes it.
A clogged outdoor coil, low refrigerant or a dirty indoor filter can all lead to ice on the lines. Turn it off, let it thaw and call if it returns.
Older furnaces vented through a masonry chimney. When replaced with a high-efficiency model, the chimney may need a liner for the water heater left behind.
Leave at least two feet of clearance around the outdoor unit and rinse the coil gently from the inside out each spring, or include coil cleaning in a yearly service.
If you’re replacing the condenser, consider where trees drop the most debris. Moving the unit a few feet can reduce how quickly it clogs.
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(312) 924-7223Edgebrook is in 60646, part of our Northwest Side coverage. Every residential zip code in Chicago is covered; call with yours if you’re not sure.
At least once a year, in spring. Homes under cottonwoods or heavy tree cover may need a second cleaning in early summer.
With the power off, a gentle rinse is fine. Avoid pressure washers, which bend the fins. A technician can clean it thoroughly from the inside.
Call (312) 924-7223 and describe what’s happening. We connect you with a local technician and you get a free estimate before any work starts.
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