{"id":1105,"date":"2018-06-04T11:00:49","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T15:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=1105"},"modified":"2018-05-31T10:38:26","modified_gmt":"2018-05-31T14:38:26","slug":"ac-wont-cool-diagnosing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/ac-wont-cool-diagnosing\/","title":{"rendered":"HVAC Services: Diagnosing an AC that Won’t Cool"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanWhen it comes to accurately pinpointing what exactly is wrong with a malfunctioning air conditioning system, you need the assistance of a Valparaiso, FL HVAC<\/a> professional. And in our area, we know how vital it is that the problem is taken care of right away. Hopefully, you already had maintenance done on your system and don\u2019t have to deal with this problem at all.<\/p>\n

But chances are, if you\u2019re reading this, you may already be facing it. So, although our next piece of advice is going to be \u201cgive our professionals a call to schedule service,\u201d we can certainly give you an idea of what to expect when we come to diagnose what\u2019s wrong with your cooling system.<\/p>\n

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

The good news is that your air conditioner problem might not be a problem with the system at all! Perhaps someone in your family accidentally turned the thermostat up a few degrees (or, on purpose, if they have a different comfort level than you). Or it could be that the air conditioner got switched to \u201cfan only\u201d mode, in which case it will only circulate air rather than cooling it as well.<\/p>\n

Change the Air Filter if Needed<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a common belief that the air filter that comes standard with an HVAC system is there to protect your indoor air quality. It\u2019s actually there to protect the inside components of your air conditioner, however. And if it gets too clogged up, it won\u2019t allow the cool air to flow through to your\u00a0living spaces.<\/p>\n

It May be Your Evaporator Coil<\/h2>\n

The problem might be a frozen evaporator coil. This component is the part of your air conditioner where heat is drawn from the air and cooled. Ice might seem <\/em>like a normal part of this process, but trust us when we say it\u2019s not. The ice actually blocks the coil from absorbing heat. This ice might be the result of low refrigerant due to leaks, or too much dirt and grime on the coil.<\/p>\n

Failed Compressor Motors<\/h2>\n

The fan in your air conditioner\u2019s air handler might be working just fine, sending out air through your ventilation system. However, if the outdoor compressor isn\u2019t functioning due to failed capacitors or a failed motor, then you won\u2019t receive any cooling at all.<\/p>\n

Our technicians will check on the compressor and see if the problem can be repaired. If the compressor has burnt out, however, it will need to be replaced, and this usually means the whole air conditioner needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n

Broken Condenser Fan<\/h2>\n

The outdoor unit of your air conditioner contains a fan that\u2019s responsible for drawing outdoor air into the system and across the condenser coil, so heat can be released to the outside. If the fan is not working, then heat can\u2019t be released. 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 a problem with the fan.<\/p>\n

For quality HVAC services, look no further than<\/strong> Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc. Contact us<\/a> today!\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We can certainly give you an idea of what to expect when we come to diagnose what\u2019s wrong with your cooling system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[208,89,207,209],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1105"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1105"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1105\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1111,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1105\/revisions\/1111"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}