Why Is Your Air Conditioner Not Blowing Cold Air Anymore?

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Why Is Your Air Conditioner Not Blowing Cold Air Anymore?

30 October 2015
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog


When it comes to air conditioners, there are lots of different things that could go wrong and cause your air conditioning unit to no longer work as initially designed. This is why most people prefer to call up professional air conditioning repair services and have them fix the unit at a cost. However, there are some minor issues that could cause your unit to malfunction; problems that you can check yourself and avoid having to pay for a repair service. If your air conditioner is no longer blowing out cold air, here is a list of 3 things that you could take a look at.

Dirty Air Filters

Perhaps the most frequent reason why an air conditioning unit may have a loss in efficiency can be fixed by finding and cleaning the air filters located on the front panel of the unit. Homeowners can change the filters with ease but often forget or simply neglect to do it. As a result, the filter gets clogged with dust and debris. A clogged filter means the fins of the condenser are no longer allowed to breathe, and ultimately the unit becomes frozen. If your unit is frozen, clean the filters and unplug the conditioner for a few hours. By doing so, the ice thaws, and your unit will be up and running in no time.

Low Freon or Leaks

The second most common problem with air conditioners is a low Freon pressure. Freon is the fuel of your air conditioner, the liquid that allows the unit to convert hot air to cool air that is then blown inside your house. Over time, the Freon levels may decrease as a result of leaks, which means that your unit no longer has the power to properly cool down your house. While this is not something that you can fix yourself, identifying the problem helps reduce the repair costs since you will know exactly who to call and for what reason. The reason why you can't fix this issue by yourself is that an RHL license is a must if you want to work with Freon.

Problems with Fuses or Circuits

Thirdly, if your thermostat is turned all the way down and your condenser refuses to turn on, it's possible that you are dealing with a shorted or a burnt wire. In some cases, the wires simply become loose as a result of wear, an issue that you can easily solve yourself by rearranging or replacing the wires. Finally, it may sound silly, but check your circuits or fuses and make sure that the unit is getting power.

For more information about air conditioning repairs, contact a local HVAC company.