Why Is My Air Flow So Low?

Has your AC been lagging lately and not giving you as much air as you would like? You want your air conditioner to be working correctly so it cools your home the way you need it to. If you turn your air conditioner on and you are having issues with air flow they should be corrected right away. Here are some possible causes of low air flow when it comes to your air conditioner. One of the most common causes of air flow issues in your air conditioner is dirt, dust, and debris blockage. When excess dirt and dust gather on your filter the air flow gets restricted. When air flow gets restricted your air conditioner has the tendency to freeze up. You want to make sure to change your filters each month to prevent this from happening. You should also get your ducts cleaned to make sure there isn’t excess dirt and dust blocking air flow to your home. Bartlett Heating and Air offers $150 basic duct cleaning. Clogged air flow makes the air conditioner work harder than it should have to which causes faster wear and tear on the air conditioner. Another issue we run into often is the fan motor. If your fan is having issues it wont turn as fast or at all so that really lessons your air flow. Fan motor issues can be caused by faulty wiring. This can be an easy fix for the technician but leave it to the professionals and don’t attempt to do this yourself! The fan motor can also burn out which is a bigger issue that sometimes requires that you replace the whole air conditioner instead of just the fan. One last issue we run into with air flow is bent and misaligned fan blades. Blades can get bent and misaligned when foreign objects such as twigs and screws get jammed into them. You can prevent this by making sure your air conditioner is cleaned and checked each year by professionals like the ones at Bartlett Heating and Air. This makes sure your AC is all ready to go when you need it. Also keep the area around the air conditioner clean and free of debris that can get into the fan area. Keeping the air conditioner space clean will also help improve air flow. Call Bartlett Heating and Air for all your HVAC needs!