Steps To Take When Your Air Conditioner Doesn't Seem To Be Working Well

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Steps To Take When Your Air Conditioner Doesn't Seem To Be Working Well

Steps To Take When Your Air Conditioner Doesn't Seem To Be Working Well

4 June 2019
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When the summer heat arrives, you rely on your air conditioner to keep your home comfortable and cool. However, there may come a time when your air conditioner just does not seem to be working as well as you would like it to. When your air conditioning isn't working well, you may feel lost and unsure of what to do with the situation. Get to know a few steps that you can take when your air conditioner doesn't seem to be working well. Then, you can be sure you are doing everything you can to get things back up and running as soon as possible.

Make Sure Your Windows Are All Closed

Sometimes, your air conditioning problems can be simple. You may have trouble cooling your home if you have accidentally left a window or two open. Before you do anything else, make sure your windows are closed up tight. You'd be surprised at how often that could be the culprit of your problems. 

Change the Thermostat Batteries

Another issue that might be contributing to your air conditioning troubles is your thermostat. When the batteries on your thermostat are low, the thermostat may misfire, sending the wrong signals to the air conditioning system or could have trouble properly regulating the temperature in your home. If you have never changed your thermostat batteries or it has been a while since you last swapped them out, try changing the batteries. Restart the thermostat and your air conditioner. Wait an hour or two and see if your home is cooler and if your air conditioner is running better. 

Check the Outside Air Conditioning Unit

The problem with your air conditioning may sometimes stem from the outside air conditioning unit rather than the interior system. Blockages such as debris on or around the unit or even overgrown weeds can affect the way air circulates in your system. If things are blocked outside of your air conditioning unit, air will not be able to get in, and you will have less cool air circulating in your home. Clear away any debris. Check the fan inside of the outdoor unit. If it is dirty (coated with dirt, dust, or other debris), clean it off with a hose or open up the cover and wipe it down (making sure the unit is off first). This can help the system work more efficiently.

Call an HVAC Services Provider

When you have gone through these steps and your air conditioning still isn't working as well as you would like, it may be time to contact an HVAC repair service. There may be more complicated issues going on with your air conditioner that requires expert care and repairs. 

Now that you know some of the steps to take when your air conditioner isn't working well, you can be sure you do everything you can to get your air conditioning running well again as soon as possible. For more information, contact your local HVAC services

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Troubleshooting HVAC Issues

About a year ago, I realized that our air conditioner just wasn't cutting it. Our home was constantly hot and humid, even though our air conditioner was running almost all the time. In addition to driving up our energy bill, my entire family was tired of sweating constantly. To resolve the problem, we decided to hire an HVAC contractor to come out and fix the problem. He figured out that our compressor was damaged, and he replaced it for us. After that, our system ran great again. This blog is here for anyone who has ever had trouble diagnosing air conditioning problems.