{"id":558,"date":"2020-05-25T11:00:04","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T15:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=558"},"modified":"2024-05-02T17:46:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T21:46:22","slug":"air-conditioning-sos-when-your-cooling-system-wont-cool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/air-conditioning-sos-when-your-cooling-system-wont-cool\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Conditioning SOS: When Your Cooling System Won’t Cool"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to assessing what\u2019s wrong with a\nmalfunctioning air conditioner, you\u2019ll need the assistance of a trained and\nexperienced professional. We understand how important it is that a broken down\nAC system be fixed ASAP in our area. Ideally, you had maintenance done, and you\nwon\u2019t have to deal with any problems this summer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But chances are if you\u2019re reading this particular blog post, you\u2019re already in need of air conditioning repair. Our easy answer as to what to do when your cooling system won\u2019t cool is, \u201cgive our professionals a call,\u201d but this might not be good advice if it\u2019s not actually an AC problem but something else going on. Read on as we uncover several reasons your cooling system might not be cooling, and whether or not you need a professional to take a look at your air conditioning system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

First, Check Your Thermostat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may be surprised by how often we get phone calls about\ncooling systems that won\u2019t actually cool. You might be more surprised by how\noften the cause isn\u2019t related to the actual air conditioner at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Someone in your home may have unintentionally turned the\nthermostat up a few degrees\u2014or they might have done it on purpose if they have\na different preference for cooling than you do. It may even be that the\nthermostat got switched to \u201cfan only\u201d mode and is only circulating air rather\nthan cooling it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, check your thermostat. Are the settings as you expect?\nIf not, adjust it appropriately and see if that solves the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, Check Your Air Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a fairly common misconception that the air filter\nwithin your HVAC system is in place to protect your indoor air from\ncontaminants. The actual purpose of this air filter, however, is to protect the\ninterior components of the air conditioner itself from dirt, dust, and other\ndebris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the air filter gets too clogged up with that debris, it\nrestricts airflow, and your air conditioner won\u2019t have enough input to allow\nfor proper cooling output. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Could Be an Evaporator Coil Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might be facing a problem with a frozen evaporator coil.\nThis component is the portion of your AC system where heat is drawn from the\nair and cooled down. It might seem only natural to see ice here, but it really\nisn\u2019t a normal part of the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the contrary, ice actually blocks the coil from absorbing\nheat. The ice can be a result of low refrigerant, because of leaks, or even too\nmuch dirt and grime on the coil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Might Have Failed Compressor Motors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fan within your air conditioner\u2019s air handler might be\nworking fine, sending air through your network of ducts. However, if the\noutdoor compressor isn\u2019t functioning due to a failed capacitor or failed motor,\nyou won\u2019t get any cooling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our technicians should be called at this point to check your\nsystem. Keep in mind, if the compressor has burnt out and you have an aging air\nconditioner, it may be best at this point to consider an upgrade to a new\nsystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Could Have a Broken Condenser Fan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The outdoor unit of your air conditioner contains a fan responsible for drawing in outdoor air. The air flows over the condenser coil so heat can be released outside. If the fan isn\u2019t working, then no heat can be released, and as a result, the refrigerant won\u2019t cool down and the air conditioner can\u2019t do its job. Be sure to call in a pro if you suspect any problems with this fan! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For expert air conditioning repair in Toledo, OH<\/a>, contact \u201cYour Comfort Specialists\u201d here at AW Heating & Cooling<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Read on as we uncover several reasons your cooling system might not be cooling, and whether or not you need a professional to take a look. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[92,99],"class_list":["post-558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-air-conditioning-repair","tag-toledo"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/558","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=558"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/558\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1157,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/558\/revisions\/1157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=558"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=558"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=558"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}