There’s nothing worse than attempting to unwind on a hot day only to find out that your air conditioner is blowing cold air. With temperatures in New Jersey reaching 100 degrees during the peak of summer, having your A/C system in excellent working order is a must. It’s critical to figure out why your air conditioner is producing warm air ahead of time so you don’t have to sweat this summer. Here are some reasons why your AC may be blowing warm air, as well as suggestions on how to avoid and repair them:
1. Thermostat Setting
The first and simplest approach to understand why your air conditioner is producing warm air is to look at your thermostat settings. Make sure your system is set to “COOL,” that the fan is on “AUTO,” and that the room temperature displayed on your thermostat is below what it should be. You may also want a programmable thermostat that can maintain a constant temperature in your house while saving you money on your energy bill.
2. Dirty Air Filters
Cleaning your air filter is critical, and a clogged air filter causing your A/C to malfunction is the most common reason. If your air filter is filthy, the movement of chilly and warm air in your ducts will be blocked. This subsequently causes your evaporator coils to freeze, resulting in the release of heated air from your air conditioner. Although you can replace your air filter during HVAC unit maintenance routinely, you will need the help of one of our experts to clean out your evaporator coil.
3. Dirty Condenser Coils
Your air conditioner’s condenser coils remove heat from the air and send it outside of your home. The condenser coils are part of your outdoor unit and, as a result, are susceptible to elements over time, causing dirt and grime to accumulate on the coils, impeding heat transfer. By inspecting your outdoor unit on a regular basis to ensure there isn’t any dirt, leaves, tall grass, or other debris obstructing the flow of heat from the condenser coils you can avoid this from happening.
4. Low or Leaking Refrigerant
If your air conditioner has lost its refrigerant, it’s not able to keep your house cool. A proper refrigerant charger is required in order for your unit to properly cool your home. Being low on this means you have a leak; thus, we strongly recommend calling one of our HVAC experts to locate and repair this before adding any more refrigerant into your system.
5. Leaky Air Ducts
If you notice an increase in your energy bills this summer, there’s a chance that you have a leak in an air duct disrupting the cooling process of your unit. Your ducts run throughout your walls and ceilings and transport cold air from one room to the next. If leaks are found in your ducts, the heated air will be trapped inside your walls. You’ll need to contact our team of HVAC technicians if you believe your air ducts are leaking; they’ll come out to inspect them, make any necessary repairs, and seal any holes.
Remember that in the heat of summer, if your air conditioner is not maintained properly, it can wind up blowing warm air. We strongly advise scheduling preventative A/C maintenance so that your air conditioner does not begin to produce heated air and later causes a costly breakdown. To learn more about how our maintenance programs may help you save money every season, contact us now!
