When you run your air conditioner, you rightly expect a rush of cold air that quickly brings your home to a comfortable temperature. Unfortunately, there are times when this just doesn’t occur. Everything can seem to be working great, but your home is not cooling off, even after hours of the AC running. There are several underlying issues that can cause this problem that we at Faught Service Company can help you address.
1. Low Refrigerant
Your air conditioner uses refrigerant, a chemical that flows through the coolant line and that is converted repeatedly between a liquid and a gas. These different forms allow the coolant to remove heat from your home and to expel it outside. Given this crucial function, if your air conditioner is low on refrigerant, it will not cool your home properly. The most common cause of low refrigerant is a leak in your refrigerant line, which is often due to corrosion in the line.
2. Dirty Coil
Part of the line through which the refrigerant flows is called the evaporator coil. This coil sees the refrigerant line installed by Faught Service Company double-back on itself numerous times. This allows the coolant to remain in the indoor portion of your air conditioner for a long time. During this time, the coolant is able to absorb heat from the air that is blown past it and to cool the metal of the refrigerant line to the point that humidity condenses on the metal and is removed from the air.
If this coil is dirty because of dust, hair, or other contaminants, then the coil can’t do its job. This will often result in an air conditioner that can cool your home to some extent but not to the extent that it did at one time. This will force your air conditioner to run for longer to get your home to your desired temperature. A technician from Faught Service Company can remove the coil, clean off all contaminants, and then re-install the coil so that your system can run properly.
3. Faulty Compressor
As its name suggests, the compressor is responsible for compressing the refrigerant in your air conditioner. This compression raises the temperature of the refrigerant to the point that it is higher than the outside air, which allows the refrigerant to expel the heat from your home. Over time, compressors can wear out due to the extreme demands placed on it by this repetitive task.
If the compressor is failing, the refrigerant won’t be able to expel heat as effectively, meaning less heat will be removed from your home. This will cause warm air to blow through your home, making your home uncomfortable. If your compressor is only a few years old, then a technician from Faught Service Company may be able to replace the compressor only. However, if the compressor is older, it is likely that the entire air conditioner will have to be replaced to ensure compatibility between the compressor and refrigerant.
4. Frozen Refrigerant Line
Another common cause of a faulty air conditioner is a frozen refrigerant line. As the refrigerant travels through the air conditioner, it becomes super-cooled. If adequate heat from your home isn’t absorbed, the refrigerant will continue to become colder until ice forms on the line, effectively shutting down your air conditioner.
A common culprit of a frozen refrigerant line is a dirty air filter. If the air filter is dirty, less air will be able to flow through your HVAC system. With less air flowing over the evaporator coil, less heat will reach the refrigerant, which can set the over-cooling process into motion.
Work With Our Professionals
Given these multiple causes of a faulty air conditioner, it’s important to have a partner like Faught Service Company so that you can be confident that your air conditioner is truly fixed. You don’t want someone guessing at a cause as this will only lead to continued discomfort and extra expense. That’s why we work hard to perform extensive testing to ensure we isolate the cause of the problem before we begin repairs.
At Faught Service Company, we take your satisfaction seriously. We’re BBB-accredited and offer comprehensive maintenance plans to help you keep your HVAC system running at its best. We are locally owned and operated and are proud to be a part of this community.
Not looking for cooling services or AC installation? We also do heater service and repair and new furnace installation. We can also install new ductwork. Call Faught Service Company today for more information!
