When you live in Georgia, your air conditioner is an everyday necessity. If your AC does not cool down your home enough, it can be a huge problem. HVAC systems are complicated and have a lot of different parts that must work together to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. Because of this, there are also a lot of different areas that can experience issues. A number of things can prevent your air conditioner from cooling your house effectively. Keep reading to learn about the most common culprits and what you can do to repair the problem.
Dirty Air Filter
Over time, the air filter in your AC unit can become clogged with dirt and debris. This reduces air flow into your air conditioner, which can, in turn, cause a host of other issues. The air conditioner may have difficulty circulating enough cool air, preventing your home’s actual temperature from reaching the desired temperature. A dirty filter can also cause the evaporator coil to freeze, transforming it into a block of ice that blocks all the air entering your home. To avoid these issues and prevent clogging, clean or replace the air filter every few months.
Low Refrigerant Levels
Refrigerant is the liquid in the air conditioner that absorbs heat from the air and allows only cool air to enter your home. If there isn’t enough refrigerant, the unit won’t be able to absorb as much heat from the air, resulting in warm air flowing through your home. Refrigerant does not typically need to be replaced, so if your levels are low, it indicates a leak. Other signs of a refrigerant leak include a hissing noise and ice accumulation on the outdoor unit and refrigerant line. If you notice the warnings of a leak, turn off your unit and contact a professional who handles Roswell, GA, air conditioning repair.
Dirty Outdoor Unit
Your AC cools your home by absorbing the heat in the air and transferring it to the outdoor unit, known as the condenser. The condenser then dissipates the heat. However, it is unable to do this if it is covered in dirt, leaves, and other outside debris. When your outdoor unit is dirty, the whole AC system struggles to keep your home cool. Before the hot season kicks off, clean the outside unit with a hose. Remove any weeds or plants growing around the unit, too.
Broken Condenser Fan Motor
The outdoor unit can also have difficulty dissipating the heat if the fan motor is not working as it should. When the fan motor is faulty or broken, the heat will build up in the unit and then be spread through your home. Call an HVAC professional to inspect your outdoor AC unit to determine if this is the cause of your house cooling woes.
Wrong Setting
Sometimes, the issue may be caused by something as simple as the wrong thermostat setting. Before calling your HVAC technician, double check the setting on the thermostat. Make sure it is not set to “heat” or “on.” When the fan is set to “on,” it runs 24/7, including the times when the air isn’t being cooled. If your air conditioner blows cold air sometimes and warm air at other times, this may be the cause of your problem.
If your air conditioner is not cooling your home enough, schedule an inspection with us at Omega Heating & Air.
