When you first get that feel of tepid or warm air blowing through your home’s vents, it can be easy to think that your AC needs a recharge of its refrigerant. However, this may not be the case. There are a number of reasons why an air conditioning system may be blowing warm air, and loss of refrigerant isn’t always the answer. The air conditioning pros at Certified Air Systems, Inc., can determine why your AC in Lake Mary, FL, isn’t cooling properly and then fix it correctly the first time around.
Reasons for Poor Cooling
Here are some of the more common reasons for poor cooling:
- Dirty air filter – your air conditioner was made to work with a specific amount of air flow moving through it; a dirty air filter will restrict the air flow, reducing the volume of air in your system, causing problems with cooling.
- Faulty/dirty ductwork – your ductwork is the delivery system for your AC’s cool air; if it is compromised by cracks, holes and disconnections, you will lose a significant amount of air. A similar situation can happen with very dirty air ducts; the airways are restricted, and therefore, so is the amount of air blowing through the vent work.
- Compressor issues – the compressor in your AC system is responsible for pressurizing the refrigerant so that it can release heat; if the compressor isn’t working properly, neither will your cooling.
- Fan problems – the fans in your system help with the heat release/cooling process and also move air through the system; problems with the fans can reduce your AC’s capability to cool as well as lower the air volume.
- Refrigerant leak – your air conditioner was manufactured to work with an exact amount of refrigerant; a refrigerant leak will lower this amount, causing an imbalance in the heat release/cooling process.
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