Air conditioning is our best friend throughout Georgia’s hot summer months. But there’s nothing worse than when your AC unit all of a sudden breaks, and your central AC isn’t blowing out cold air. Now what?
Don’t panic! There’s a couple different reasons as to why your AC unit is not blowing out cold air. Your broken AC issue may be a fixable, at-home solution, or you may need to contact your local air conditioning company.
AC not blowing cold air? Find out if you can fix your AC unit yourself, or if you need to contact a 24/7 air conditioning repair technician.
If your AC is failing to blow out cold air, you may need to change your air filter. Air filters are a central part of your HVAC unit. All of the air handled through your HVAC system must be passed through your air filter first.
Your air filter catches debris, dust, dander, mold, etc. Over time, your air filter becomes more dense. If you don’t regularly change your air filter, the air cannot pass through.
We recommend that you change your air filter every 1.5-2 months. If you have pets and children, you may need to change it more often.
Failing to change your air filter can cause extensive damage to your AC system. It’s important to regularly change your air filter to ensure the longevity of your system, prevent unnecessary damage, and ensure your air is clean and healthy. Air filters are the first line of defense against pollen, dust, and other allergens that can potentially cause severe health damage.
Do you feel like your air sometimes blows out cold, and other times, blows out lukewarm? You may need to change your fan setting on your thermostat. Thermostats have settings for “on” and “auto”.
The straight answer: set your thermostat fan setting to “auto”. Setting your thermostat to “auto” will only turn the fan on when the cool air is running. If you set your thermostat to “on”, you air conditioner is running 24/7, without actually cooling the air. If your home AC is not blowing out cold air, make sure your thermostat fan-setting is to “auto”.
It’s important to let your central AC unit breathe! Debris can get trapped in/around your outside central AC unit and can cause your unit to work less efficiently. In addition to your air not getting cold, your energy bills could also be higher. Go outside and do a check of the area around your unit. Clean any weeds around it, as well.
If you have checked the above problems and your AC is still not blowing out cold air, you may need to contact an HVAC technician.
If you AC problem is due to a bad compressor, you may need to replace your air compressor. A certified HVAC technician will need to handle this. Call Fritts Heat and Air today at (678) 327-3897 to replace your broken air compressor.
Signs you may have a refrigerant leak:
If your AC is not blowing out cold air and you have assessed the above problems, you may need to call a local HVAC contractor. Check out our blog for tips on how to choose an HVAC contractor.
At Fritts Heat and Air, we provide 24/7 air conditioning repair services, thermostat repair, heating and cooling installation, business and home AC repair, and more. We also offer affordable HVAC service with our HVAC financing plans.
Fritts Heat and Air provides homeowners and business owners with quality products and services and reliable solutions to fulfill your heating and cooling needs. Contact us online or call us at (678) 327-3897 to get your AC running back to normal ASAP!
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Fritts Heat & Air is a locally owned and operated North Metro Atlanta air conditioning and heating company. We are one of the most experienced HVAC specialists in the Canton, GA and surrounding area, including Woodstock, Holly Springs, Jasper, Ball Ground, etc. No matter if you need help with your existing unit or you’re in the market for a new air conditioning and/or heating system, we’ve got you covered. We are familiar with all the latest technological solutions in the AC and Heating market and we can provide you with the best HVAC options to fit your needs and your budget.
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