Why my air conditioner is not cooling effectively?

We all want our air conditioner to work perfectly on the hot days. When our air conditioner fails to cool our home effectively, it frustrates us. To resolve the issue you will need a professional help because chances are high that something is not right with your air conditioner.

1. Refrigerant leaks- When your air conditioner doesn’t blow the cool air, then there might be a refrigerant leak. An optimum level of the refrigerant is necessary for the great functioning of your unit. If there is a drop in the refrigerant level then chances are high that there is a leak somewhere. Drop in the refrigerant level affects the cooling capacity of your air conditioner. Make sure that the technician you are hiring checks the leak before recharging your unit with refrigerant as without addressing the leak, the level of refrigerant is again going to drop.

2. Dirty air filters- Dirty/clogged air filters provide a restriction to the air flow. The air filters function to prevent the components of the air conditioner from the dust and debris found in the indoor air. Air filters get clogged when they are not cleaned monthly. Clogged air filters will block the air flowing into the air conditioner and when there is no air to flow around the evaporator coil, your system can freeze. Try replacing the filters and that will fix the problem.

Dirty air filters are also responsible for spreading the molds and bacteria in your home resulting in allergies and asthma in the family members.

1. Short cycle- When your air conditioner turns on and off in every few minutes without completing the full cycle, then there might be a problem with your air conditioner. Short cycling can be due to a number of reasons like -dirty air filters and evaporator coils, low level of coolant and troubled thermostats. Short cycling will reduce the capacity of the air conditioner to cool the home. It also accelerates the rate of wear and tear due to which your air conditioner will break down quickly then it should. Short cycling causes your air conditioner to fail in dehumidifying your home. Moisture in the home causes molds and mildew to grow which further leads to respiratory illness. You should take the AC Repair Scottsdale AZ help to fix the issue and to prevent the consequences of short cycling.

2. Faulty thermostat – A thermostat work as a sensor which senses the room temperature and tells your air conditioner when to turn on and off. If the thermostat is placed near the vents from which cool air flows, it will sense the temperature wrongly and will cause your system to turns off quicker than it should. Also, if your thermostat is faulty, it will fail in its functioning affecting the effectiveness of your air conditioner.

3. Undersized air conditioner- Before buying an air conditioner it is important that the size of the home and the needs of the family members are taken into consideration. If you end up getting a small size air conditioner for your need, it will always keep on running and still will fail to cool your home effectively. It’s important that you discuss with a professional contractor before getting any air conditioner installed.

4. When it’s too hot outside- An air conditioner works best during ideal temperature. If it shoots beyond it, the efficiency of the air conditioner goes down. So when the temperature is too high, the compressor of your air conditioner stops working causing your unit to be less effective.

5. Faulty compressor- Compressor compresses the refrigerant and circulates it through the evaporator coils. If there is any problem with the compressor, your air conditioner will not work properly and in some cases, it won’t even start at all.