Given our location in Apache Junction, it makes sense that our most common call is, “my A/C is not cooling properly.”
In this part of Arizona, it’s a big deal when you can’t get the temperature down in your home. As soon as you notice your A/C is not effectively cooling, it’s time to take action. These problems don’t fix themselves, and they often get worse in a hurry.
Why Is My A/C Not Cooling?
There could be a few different reasons your air conditioning is not cooling properly, so it’s important to know what to look for.
We’ll have to diagnose the problem before we can fix it, and time is of the essence when you’re sitting in a hothouse. The good news is that we can normally attribute the problem to one of the following causes.
1. Bad Thermostat Settings
The first thing to check is your thermostat. This is one of the only problems on the list that most people can fix by themselves, so looking here first may help you save some money on HVAC repairs. First, make sure the fan is set to “auto” instead of “on.”
When the fan is set to “on,” it will blow constantly, even when the rest of your A/C system is off. As a result, you may feel warm air coming from the vents.
2. Dirty Air Filter
As far as problems you can fix yourself, this is the next easiest. Once your air filter gets too dirty, it will eventually start to restrict airflow throughout the system.
As a result, your air conditioner won’t be able to cool your home properly because it can’t move the treated air efficiently. Just make sure you’re replacing your filters when they need it. Or, if you have a reusable A/C filter, it’s important to clean it correctly.
3. Refrigerant Leak in A/C
The refrigerant in your air conditioner is responsible for moving heat out of the home, and low refrigerant levels make it impossible for your house to get cool.
Refrigerant doesn’t just disappear, so low levels are a sign that there’s a leak. Have an HVAC contractor to your home to identify the leak, fix it, and restore your refrigerant levels.
4. Failing Compressor
The compressor is what keeps the refrigerant at the appropriate pressure to move heat out of your home. If the compressor starts to fail, your air conditioner will not be able to cool your home effectively. This is one of the most important components of your entire HVAC system, so letting the damage get too bad without an A/C repair can be catastrophic.
5. Dirty Cooling Coils
Your air conditioner has two sets of coils: one indoors to absorb heat, and one outdoors to release heat. When these coils get too dirty, they won’t be able to transfer heat appropriately. Be extremely careful if you try to clean them yourself, or have an HVAC contractor do it.
6. Undersized or Outdated Air Conditioner
It could just be that your A/C can no longer meet the demands of keeping your home cool. Call an air conditioner company to see if you need a newer, more efficient system.
Air Conditioning Company in Apache Junction
Here at Superstition Cooling, we serve the surrounding Apache Junction areas. We know what it takes to keep a home cool in Arizona, and you can contact us at any time to get a fast response and professional A/C service.
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