There are many reasons why an air conditioner may not be cooling your home effectively. One of the most common reasons is improper thermostat levels. Experts recommend keeping your AC system between 72 degrees and 78 degrees Fahrenheit for a comfortable temperature throughout warmer seasons such as Spring and Summer. Homeowners can resolve this issue quickly; it is one of the first troubleshooting techniques people resort to attempting to make their systems cool. Improper settings are quite simple to fix yet remain a top reason an air conditioner is cooling poorly.
Moreover, another common cause for an AC system’s failure to cool is the breaker or other electrical switches being off. When the breaker is off, electricity is not generating through the system, leaving it without power to function. The breaker’s location is usually in a home’s utility closet, garage, or basement. Other electrical switches, such as the AC disconnect switch, will cut off power entirely from your unit. This switch is located near the outdoor unit, and it should have come with a manual about how to turn off your unit.
Your AC unit may also not be cooling because it needs servicing. Having your unit diagnosed professionally reveals problems such as low refrigerant levels, frozen coils, failed capacitors, and other problems that need correction. For your unit to run most efficiently, experts recommend that you set up preventative maintenance service twice a year. An AC unit that is only examined when there is a problem can potentially cause more costly repairs; having frequent diagnostics performed corrects faults early on can lead to something bigger.
Lastly, whenever the AC’s drain line becomes clogged or experiences improper flow, your system may shut itself down. Most modern AC units possess a safety sensor that detects water overflowing or surpassing a safe level in the drain pan, alerting the system to stop operating until it is resolved. Water buildup may lead to significant water damage, mold growth, or even electrical complications.
These are just four reasons why your unit may not be cooling, but they are some of the most common. If troubleshooting solutions, such as properly readjusting your thermostat’s temperature or turning on the breaker, seem to be ineffective, we urge our customers to reach out and get the issue examined as quickly as possible. Safely and effectively, our technicians will diagnose and resolve your unit’s issues before any hazards arise, and the weather gets even hotter!
~Nevaonna Alfred