Common AC Issues and Causes

Air conditioner issues are inevitable. Man made objects will malfunction eventually but here is a list of possible AC issues and what can cause them. If your condenser isn’t running the unit may be unplugged, fuse blown, or have a tripped breaker. This can also be caused by the thermostat not being set properly. Lower the thermostat by 5 degrees and see if it kicks on then. If you checked all those things and it still isn’t running then you possibly have a blown compressor. Call Bartlett Heating and Air to have us come out, diagnose, and fix the compressor. If your AC isn’t cooling your home enough your evaporator might be dirty and need to be cleaned. If you get it cleaned and it still isn’t cooling enough you might have an over sized or undersized air conditioner. You might be thinking how can an air conditioner be too big? There is such a thing and when it is too large you are just wasting energy and not getting extra cooling. Bartlett Heating and Air can come out and give you an estimate on the correct sized air conditioner. If your AC is running but not cooling check your thermostat. If that is not the issue you should check to see if there is anything blocking the condenser outside such as weeds, debris, trees, cottonwood seeds, ect. A faulty compressor or being low on refrigerant is also a culprit. Bartlett Heating and Air can diagnose, clean, and fix your air conditioner issues today. If your unit turns on and off repeatedly it can be caused by a dirty unit. Having your unit cleaned should take care of the problem. This can also be due to an over sized unit. Turning on and off repeatedly can cause the fan and compressor to wear out. If your refrigerant is leaking  your air conditioner cant cool effectively. Your air conditioner performs best when the refrigerant is at the manufactures level of operation. If your system is leaking you need a technician to come find and fix the leak. Simply putting refrigerant in the unit is not the answer because it will leak out again. Call Bartlett Heating and Air to come fix your leak today. If your air conditioner is behaving erratically it might be a thermostat issue. Your air conditioner has a thermostat sensor located behind the control panel that measures the temperature of the air that is coming into the coil. It should be near the coil but not touching it. When the sensor is knocked out of position it can cause the unit to cycle constantly. If there is water on my floor your condensate drain may be clogged causing it not to drain properly. You also have to make sure that your unit is mounted properly and is level or that can cause a leak too. Keeping up on your regular yearly maintenance will prevent most of these issues so its a good idea to make sure you keep up with maintaining it each year. It will save you time money and headaches down the road. Call Bartlett Heating and Air today to schedule your annual AC and furnace clean and check.