Why Your Central Air Conditioner Isn't Cooling Your Home Like It Should
Do you sweat a lot on hot days because your central air conditioner doesn't cool down the house to a comfortable temperature? The lack of cool air can stem from numerous areas of the system needing professional maintenance. The extent of maintenance will depend on how well the system has been taken care of throughout the years, as you might even need to replace it altogether. Find out in this article why your central air conditioner has not been reaching a satisfactory temperature.
1. Too Many Major Parts Are in Bad Shape
There are numerous parts that make up a central air conditioning system. The parts must be functional because they work together to make sure cool air flows out the vents. When the system is no longer able to produce cold air, it is a sign that one or more of the major parts are not in good shape. For instance, one part that is responsible for efficiency is the evaporator coil because it is the main producer of cold air. When an air conditioning system has become old, parts such as the motor, blower fan, and coils can stop working all at the same time, which can lead to no cool air.
2. The Thermostat Has Stopped Working Correctly
Sometimes bringing an air conditioning system back to an efficient working condition involves the thermostat. It is possible that some of the internal parts of the thermostat have become rusty, or might have become displaced. In the case of displaced parts, an HVAC contractor might only need to move them back to their right position. If the parts have become rusty, they are likely in need of being replaced. In the worst case scenario, the entire thermostat will need to be replaced before the air conditioning system will start getting cold again.
3. There Is a Large Amount of Dirt in the System
Think back to when you last had the parts to your air conditioning system cleaned. If the task has never been done, there are likely large amounts of dirt covering important parts that are needed for cold air to circulate in your house. For example, the fan is one of the major system parts that can limit the amount of cold air in your house when it does not rotate to the fullest extent. Dirt can interfere with fan rotation by placing a large amount of weight on it. Air ducts, coils, and the filter also can't do their jobs when there is dirt on them.
For more information, talk to an HVAC contractor in your area.