For a residential AC system to remain working great around your property, you need a working AC compressor fan. It helps move hot air out and cold air in. If you have problems with this particular component, here are some tips to observe throughout your repair.

Consider Replacing the Capacitor 

There are multiple reasons why your compressor fan on the outside of your home might not be working great. A damaged capacitor is one of the more likely scenarios causing fan issues. You thus want to focus your attention on this component when getting ready for a repair solution.

If you don't know how to inspect this component, find a licensed contractor that does. They can determine if the problem is the capacitor, and if it is, they can get a new capacitor set up quickly.

Have Structural Damage Professionally Looked At

If something happens to the actual fins in your condenser unit, such as structural damage, then you want to stop using your AC unit completely and get a professional to come to inspect this damage. They will be able to make the right repair suggestion.

That might involve removing the fan completely and working on it or just finding a new fan system. You want a professional to give you repair advice when this fan problem happens because it's going to ensure you do the right things to get your condenser unit and AC system working great again. 

Get Serious About Spring Cleaning After Repair

Spring cleaning is something you do as the weather starts warming up. It's particularly important for your residential AC unit's compressor fan. If you keep the area around this fan clean for most of the spring season, the fan has more opportunities to work better. Therefore, repairs won't be as frequent. 

It won't work inefficiently or damage because of things like debris. You need to stay on top of this spring cleaning by checking the condenser unit outside frequently and making sure it hasn't collected a lot of dirt, grass, or leaves. If it has, clean them off before the compressor fan is affected.

The compressor fan inside the condenser unit has to be working great for your AC system to as well. If you suspect problems or actually see them, figure out what repairs are necessary and who needs to complete them. You need to be this proactive to keep cool air coming inside. 

For more tips on AC repair, contact a local HVAC contractor.