AC Not Blowing Cold Air
It’s that time of the year again: warm and humid summer weather is back! That means it’s also the time when most homeowners are cranking on their ACs. But what do you do when you turn on your AC to find out it won’t blow cold air as it should?
5 Reasons Your AC Is Not Blowing Cold Air
Follow our guide below to learn a few reasons why your AC is not blowing cold air and what you can do about it.
1. Thermostat Issues
If you find that your AC isn’t blowing cold air, the first step is always to check your thermostat. It may seem silly, but it’s possible that the settings may be incorrect in order to make cold air.
Try checking to see that the AC is “ON” and not set to “FAN” which only moves the current air around in your home. If it is set to be “ON”, ensure that the temperature settings are correct or lower them a few more degrees to see if that helps.
And of course, if the thermostat doesn’t seem to be working well, it’s possible there may be an electrical issue or the batteries may be dead. Check to make sure these aren’t the cause of your problem before resorting to the next few steps. However, when these simple tricks don’t seem to be doing the trick, you may have another issue.
2. One Roomer Is Hotter Than The Others
It may be possible that the problem lies beyond a simple temperature adjustment. If one of your rooms seems to be much hotter than the rest of your house, you may have a dirty evaporator coil. Make sure this is cleaned, then run the AC for another few hours to see if that resolves the problem.
3. AC too Small
Another common cause of inadequate cooling may be that your AC unit is not the right size for your home. Check with your local AC expert to evaluate the size of your home and ensure that the unit is the right fit for your needs.
4. High Outdoor Temperatures
Outside temperatures above 95 degrees can make it nearly impossible to keep any home lower than 70 degrees inside.
If you are having a hard time keeping your home cool with just the AC, try some other steps to keep your home cool, such as:
- Close windows and shutters
- Install blinds or blackout shades
- Us ceiling fans
- Be strategic with landscaping, by planting tall, shaded trees and utilizing vines on the side of your home, you could keep some of the warmer temperatures at bay naturally
5. Blocked or Dirty Condenser
One part of your AC that plays an important role in keeping your home at its coolest is the condenser. Check to make sure that this is clean of any debris, dirt, or weeds. These may keep it from working properly and could make it harder for your AC to keep up with the heat.
