No one wants to deal with a failing air conditioner when temperatures outside get above 90 degrees. Granted, a lot of things can go wrong with your A/C. Fortunately, most of those things can be fixed.
The A/C Short Cycles
Short cycling means that your air conditioner keeps turning on and off without ever getting your home to the temperature that you set on your thermostat. When the air conditioning does this, it can damage the compressor, which is the component that turns the refrigerant gas into a liquid that pulls heat from the air. Your A/C might be short cycling because it’s too large for your home. If that’s the problem, you’ll need an HVAC specialist to recommend and install an air conditioner that’s the right size for your home.
Other reasons the A/C can be short cycling are dirty filters, condensers or evaporators. The solution here is to make sure that all of your A/C’s components are free of dirt.
The A/C Won’t Shut Off
It’s normal for your air conditioner to keep running when it gets very hot outside, but even then, it should shut off once in a while to give itself a rest. Your A/C can actually freeze up if it runs constantly. The problem here might range from failing electrical parts to setting the thermostat to polar levels, to a faulty thermostat or a faulty compressor.
Sometimes all you have to do is raise the temperature of the thermostat a bit to let the A/C rest. If that doesn’t work, give your HVAC professional a call.
The A/C Doesn’t Blow Cool Air
The last thing you’d like on a sweltering hot day is for your air conditioner to blow warm air into your house. This problem can happen if you have dirty filters, dirty evaporators or a refrigerant leak.
One option is to lower the temperature that you have set on your thermostat. You should always keep your air filters and other components of the system clean. As for leaking or low refrigerant levels, this must be seen to by an HVAC professional who knows how to handle refrigerant.
If You Need A/C Repair, Give Us a Call
For a lot of people, a functioning air conditioning system, whether central, window unit or mini-split ductless, makes their life possible in the summer. If you need air conditioner service, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our professional repairmen at Absolute Electrical Heating and Air of Denver, CO.