{"id":2608,"date":"2020-06-09T15:13:38","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T09:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/?p=2608"},"modified":"2020-06-09T15:13:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T09:43:40","slug":"is-your-ac-not-cooling-here-are-few-quick-diy-troubleshooting-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/is-your-ac-not-cooling-here-are-few-quick-diy-troubleshooting-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your AC Not Cooling? Here Are Few Quick DIY Troubleshooting Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your air conditioner not cooling your room even after you have set temperature? If so, you\u2019re probably frustrated and ready to call in a professional. Before you do so, here are some quick DIY (Do-It-Yourself) troubleshooting steps that might save your savings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you do, though, we have some quick troubleshooting tips you can try. If your AC isn\u2019t cooling your home, check to see if: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have you switched on the thermostat (in case of central air conditioner unit)<\/li><li>Is your air filter dirty? <\/li><li>Is your outside unit is clean? <\/li><li>Your circuit breaker is not tripped.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The above steps are fundamental that you can do. However, if your AC still isn\u2019t cooling down the house, you probably have a larger problem that requires a professional. Let&#8217;s discuss each step and see how can fix them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check if your thermostat is switched on and working<\/strong> <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/termostat.jpg\" alt=\"air conditioner thermostat\" class=\"wp-image-2609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/termostat.jpg 503w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/termostat-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/termostat-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a central air cooling system, the problem of not cooling may not be big. Sometimes people forget to look at small things like your AC settings in the thermostat. When you first witness your AC is not cooling, then you need to first check the AC and fan settings in your thermostat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure that fan is not set to blow air constantly, as the warm air will be circulated inside your home, making it difficult for your air conditioner to cool. There are AC where you can program the AC setting as per your preferences or have the auto setting option to do it. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your thermostat switch is set to ON, that means the blower will run constantly\u2014even when your system isn\u2019t cooling your home, which will result in warm air blowing from your vents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your thermostat is Switched on, set it to &#8220;Auto&#8221; mode. This helps the air to blow from your air conditioner vents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ensure your air filter is clean<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dirty air filter in your air conditioner will reduces airflow in the cooling system. This will result the system to struggle to cool your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to ensure you clean the air filter every month so that your air conditioner can breathe properly. If you ever forget to clean the air filters of your AC, then the cooling system of AC will be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check if your outdoor unit is clean<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your condenser (the outdoor unit that expels heat from your home) is dirty or covered in debris, it can\u2019t properly get rid of the heat. These important and hidden coils absorb the heat from the air in your home and help cool it, but they can get dirty. If dirt and grime has built up on the coils, they cannot function properly and may need a good cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to fix it:<\/strong>\u00a0Remove any debris and try gently cleaning the condenser fins with a garden hose. Don\u2019t use a strong stream or you\u2019ll damage the fragile condenser fins that allow airflow to cool the refrigerant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your circuit breaker is tripped<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many air conditioners these days have 2 circuit breakers: one for the outside unit while the other one is for the inside unit. If the outside unit\u2019s breaker has tripped, the indoor unit will keep blowing plain air into your home, i.e. it will just be warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to fix it:\u00a0<\/strong>Check your breaker box to see if the outdoor unit\u2019s breaker has tripped. If it has, a switch, get this turned on. If it trips again, do not reset it. This means there\u2019s a bigger electrical problem that a professional will need to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockspare-blockspare-call-to-action blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 aligncenter blockspare-calltoaction\"><style>.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-cta-wrapper{background-color:#0e0e0e;text-align:center;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;border-radius:null}.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-block-button span{color:#fff;font-weight:normal;border-width:1px}.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-block-button .blockspare-button{background-color:#3c1a5b}.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-section-head-wrap{background-color:transparent;text-align:center;padding-top:10px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;padding-left:0px}.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-title{color:#fff;font-size:32px!important;font-family:Default!important;font-weight:undefined!important;padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px}.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-subtitle{color:#fff;font-size:18px!important;font-family:Default!important;font-weight:undefined!important;padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px}.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-title-dash{color:#8b249c}@media screen and (max-width:1025px){.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-title{font-size:undefinedpx!important}.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-subtitle{font-size:undefinedpx!important}}@media screen and (max-width:768px){.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-title{font-size:undefinedpx!important}.blockspare-b8d392bf-24e4-4 .blockspare-subtitle{font-size:undefinedpx!important}}<\/style><div class=\"blockspare-cta-wrapper blockspare-blocks\"><div class=\"blockspare-image-wrap blockspare-cta-background has-background-opacity-80 has-background-opacity\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/wp-content\/plugins\/blockspare\/dist\/images\/blockspare-placeholder-img.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"blockspare-section-header-wrapper blockspare-blocks\"><div class=\"blockspare-section-head-wrap blockspare-style1 blockspare-center\"><div class=\"blockspare-title-wrapper\"><span class=\"blockspare-title-dash blockspare-upper-dash\"><\/span><h2 class=\"blockspare-title\">Extended Warranty For Air Conditioner<\/h2><span class=\"blockspare-title-dash blockspare-lower-dash\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"blockspare-subtitle-wrapper\"><span class=\"blockspare-title-dash blockspare-upper-dash\"><\/span><p class=\"blockspare-subtitle\">Simple, Easy, and Online<\/p><span class=\"blockspare-title-dash blockspare-lower-dash\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blockspare-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gowarranty.in\/buy-extended-warranty\/home-appliances\/air-conditioner?source=gowarranty-blog&amp;medium=gowarranty-blog\" class=\"blockspare-button blockspare-button-shape-rounded blockspare-button-size-small\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Get <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>a<\/span> <\/span>f<\/span>r<\/span>e<\/span>e<\/span> <\/span>q<\/span>u<\/span>o<\/span>t<\/span>e<\/span> <\/span>t<\/span>o<\/span>d<\/span>a<\/span>y<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Refrigerant leakage <\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refrigerant is the liquid\/gas responsible for absorbing heat from your home\u2019s air. If your AC system is low on refrigerant, it won\u2019t cool your home as well as it normally would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the thing:\u00a0Refrigerant runs in a\u00a0closed loop\u00a0through your system. So, if your system is low on refrigerant, it means you have a leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leaking ducts or Improper Installation<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your air conditioner was improperly installed from the start, you may have leaky air ducts. This means your AC could be effectively cooling your crawl space \u2013 a space you never intended to cool \u2013 but not the rest of your home. That will increase energy costs, invite more dust and prevent cooling. If you have leaks in your ductwork, the hot, unconditioned air of your attic can seep into your ducts, increasing the temperature of the air that is pushed out from your AC vents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, duct leaks can be hard to detect since ducts are hidden up in your attic.\u00a0Signs you have leaky ducts\u00a0include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Higher-than-normal energy bills<\/li><li>You have rooms that don\u2019t cool well<\/li><li>Your home is unusually dusty (from the dust in your attic)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have leaky ducts, you\u2019ll need to\u00a0contact a professional\u00a0to seal your ducts with mastic sealant or metal tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bad compressor<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he compressor circulates the refrigerant between the inside and the outside units to effectively cool your home. It may fail when dirt or mineral deposits build-up on coils when suction lines get blocked or are the wrong size when refrigerant and oil lubricant levels are incorrect, or electrical burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The compressor is the core of your AC system. It circulates the refrigerant that removes heat from your home\u2019s air and dumps it outside. If your compressor isn\u2019t pumping refrigerant like it should, your air conditioner won\u2019t cool your home well. If there\u2019s a problem with the compressor, you\u2019ll most likely need to replace it (vs just repair it). Compressors are \u201chermetically sealed\u201d, which means you can\u2019t open them up to repair a single component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An old system<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, an air conditioner wears out around that time depending on the brand. Older units tend to need more upkeep and maintenance and when they stop cooling it can be any one of a number of things wrong with older units. When an air conditioner<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>reaches the end of its operating life\u00a0it will not be able to cool your home like it used to. This is just a natural fact of an air conditioner\u2019s lifespan, which is why it\u2019s important to replace your system when it is no longer able to perform effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Air Conditioner Running Strong With Annual Tune-Ups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to avoid most of the problems above is to schedule an annual tune-up with Hyde\u2019s. During your tune-up, we\u2019ll inspect your system for problems that would impair its performance and perform a full system cleaning! Not only will this help prevent cooling issues during the summer, but will also keep your system running efficiently and<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gowarranty.in\/buy-extended-warranty\/home-appliances\/air-conditioner?source=gowarranty-blog&amp;medium=gowarranty-blog\">\u00a0extend its operating life<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your air conditioner not cooling your room even after you have set temperature? If so, you\u2019re probably frustrated and ready to call in a professional. Before you do so, here are some quick DIY (Do-It-Yourself) troubleshooting steps that might save your savings. 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