Bartlett Heating and Air Has Some Reasons Why Your AC Is Not Cooling

Summer time is in full swing and it is getting hotter by the day. Having your air conditioner work at times like these are critical but sometimes things go wrong and your air conditioner doesn’t cool the way you expect it to cool. There are a couple different reasons your AC might not be blowing as cold as it could. You could be low on refrigerant. When you are low on refrigerant your air conditioner cant cool the air as well due to a leak. Your blower belt could be damaged. The thermostat could be switched to fan instead of cool. As simple as this seems, it happens quite often so just make sure to double check your thermostat when your air conditioner is not running correctly. Your unit outside could be clogged by dirt, debris, cottonwood seeds, and other miscellaneous things. You should check the filter each month to make sure it is free of clogs that slow down air circulation and cooling of the air. This is why Bartlett Heating and Air recommends getting your air conditioner cleaned and checked each year. It makes sure you are ready to go in the summer and that everything is running efficiently which will save you money! You could have a blown fuse, tripped a breaker, or something could have knocked into the power switch and turned it off. Check and make sure that your power is getting to the unit the way it is needed. Your line could be frozen due to being low on refrigerant. You will see ice on your line by the unit. When this happens YOU MUST shut the air conditioner off to let that defrost before a technician comes out to recharge it, otherwise we will be putting your heat on in the middle of summer to aid in defrost and no one likes that idea. On of the last reasons that your AC might not be cooling right is that your compressor is going out. That is a costly repair that sometimes ends in whole system replacement. Bartlett Heating and Air recommends you get an annual air conditioning clean and check. We come out and do a 28 point inspection, clean it, add up to a lb of refrigerant free, and make sure it is in working condition. Call Bartlett Heating and Air today to service any of your heating and cooling needs!