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Spring doesn\u2019t mean much, temperature-wise, for those of us in Northwest Florida. We pretty much deal with soaring temperatures the entire year. This means our air conditioners get a lot <\/em>of work. As such, without proper maintenance, they can be prone to breakdowns. Even with maintenance, an aging air conditioner can experience problems.<\/p>\n

One such problem is an air conditioning system that blows out warm air. Sometimes this can be due to a simple mistake that\u2019s easy for the homeowner to fix, while other times it will necessitate a call to professionals for repair. Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n

Check Your Thermostat Settings<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re lucky, your air conditioner problem might not actually be an air conditioner problem at all. Rather, it could be that you\u2019re dealing with a thermostat that\u2019s either been set incorrectly, is in heating mode, or has malfunctioned.<\/p>\n

First, check to make sure that your thermostat is actually in cooling mode and not in heating mode or simply \u201cON.\u201d If it\u2019s in the \u201cON\u201d position, then the blower fan may be spinning, but your compressor won\u2019t be running and the refrigerant process won\u2019t be happening\u2014meaning you\u2019re simply moving air.<\/p>\n

What you want instead if for your air conditioner to be in \u201cAUTO\u201d mode. This ensures that your fan only comes on when the cooling function is on.<\/p>\n

Blocked Air Filter<\/h2>\n

It may be that your air conditioner simply needs a new air filter. The air filter that comes with your AC prevents dust and dirt from getting into the sensitive components of your air conditioner. So naturally, it can eventually become clogged up. When this happens, it restricts airflow and you will likely feel less air, which you might interpret as less cooling. <\/em><\/p>\n

If a clogged air filter is left in your system for too long, it can lead to frozen coils, short-cycling, and, subsequently, increased energy bills.<\/p>\n

The good news is, changing the air filter is something you can, and should, be doing on your own! It will depend on the type of air filter and the level of contaminants in your home, but air filters should typically be changed every 1-3 months.<\/p>\n

Refrigerant Leak<\/h2>\n

Your air conditioner, whether it\u2019s a central system or a ductless one, relies on refrigerant. Without this refrigerant, the heat transfer process that makes cooling possible just won\u2019t happen. Refrigerant leaks are the biggest culprit for lost refrigerant\u2014you shouldn\u2019t be losing any <\/em>refrigerant otherwise.<\/p>\n

Leaks may start small and get gradually worse, which can cause a host of problems such as:<\/p>\n