It’s annoying when you go to turn on the AC in summer only
to have warm air start blowing out of the vents. If your
air doesn’t cool
within a minute, you may have a problem with the air
conditioner. There are
many potential causes of the AC blowing warm air, some of
which require the
services of an
AC maintenance
and repair technician.
Small Problems, Easy Fixes
You may want to start by investigating the issue yourself
to
see if there is an easy fix for the AC. First, check that
you have
set the
thermostat properly
. Make sure it is switched over to the ‘Cool’ or ‘AC’
settings, and check what the temperature is set at on the
display. If you have
an older thermostat it will have a sliding tab or dial
that you’ll turn to set
to the desired temperature.
If the thermostat is fine, give the air conditioner a
brief
inspection. Go outside and
check the condenser unit for debris
like:
- Tree leaves
- Tree seeds and pollen
- Bushes and plants
- Outdoor equipment
These materials can block the flow of air into the unit
and
prevent it from working as effectively. It can even become
overheated and shut
down. Remove this debris to see if the AC works better.
You may also want to
replace the air filter
, which is
usually found near the air handling unit in the home’s
utility room. A clogged filter acts in a similar way to a
blocked condenser preventing air from moving
freely through the system.
Problems Needing AC Repair
Some issues that cause the air conditioner to blow warm
air
will need an expert hand to fix. Consider having a Happy
Home Heating &
Cooling professionals provide an inspection to check for
the following issues:
Refrigerant Leaks
: Warm air is cooled by pulling it
over condenser coils containing a refrigerant. If the
coils are cracked or leaky,
they may not have enough refrigerant for this task.
Poorly Sealed Air Ducts
: An older HVAC system may
have
leaky air ducts
which allow outside air to be pulled into the system, thus
diluting the cold air and warming it up.
When you need professional
AC repair services
, our
contractor can provide a free quote for the work. If you
are happy with that
cost estimate they can get started fixing your air
conditioner right away.
Should you need an
AC replacement
, we carry a line of quality units from
brands, like Bryant, Lennox, and Rheem. Our technicians
are also able to
install
these air conditioners for you during another appointment.
To get started with an
air conditioner repair
or an
inspection
, give us a call or fill out our online form. A friendly
representative will help arrange your consultation right
away.