Your air conditioner should distribute cooled air evenly throughout your Goldsboro, NC, house. If the system does the opposite and blows hot air, something is wrong. Here are some issues that could cause your AC system to blow hot air:
Clogged Air Filter
Your air filter catches impurities in the indoor air, making the air clean and safe to breathe. Over time, these impurities build up on the filter and prevent sufficient air from entering your air conditioner.
As a result, the AC system cools only a small amount of your indoor air. For improved airflow and reduced strain on your air conditioner, you need to replace your filter regularly. We recommend checking it every month.
Dirty Evaporator Coil
When your indoor air enters the AC system, a fan blows it over the evaporator coil. It contains a refrigerant that takes the heat in the air and carries it outside.
If pollutants are clogging the evaporator coil, the refrigerant has a hard time extracting heat from the indoor air. Schedule maintenance services twice a year to have a professional clean these coils.
Low Refrigerant Levels
If your AC system doesn’t have enough refrigerant to absorb heat in your indoor air and release it outside, it won’t be able to meet your indoor temperature needs. To tell if your refrigerant is leaking, check for frozen evaporator coils and whistling and gurgling noises from the system. If you confirm that the refrigerant leaks, shut down the system, and schedule repair services immediately.
Ductwork Leaks
Your air conditioner’s ductwork help deliver cooled air to your living space. If it leaks, some of the cooled air may escape, and hot air may also enter.
Obstructed Outdoor Unit
Overgrown vegetation around the outdoor unit may prevent it from receiving sufficient airflow, impeding its ability to release heat to the surrounding environment. Also, dirt and debris on the condenser coil can significantly lower its efficiency. Uproot any vegetation around the outdoor unit to promote unrestricted airflow, and have service technicians clean it often.
Fortunately, most of the issues keeping your AC system from cooling your home are easy to address. Contact the air conditioning pros at Modern Mechanical HVAC whenever your AC system develops problems. Our team will complete the job safely at a fair price.
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