Why your AC is not Blowing Cold Air : 6 Reasons this Might be Happening
It’s the middle of summer in Florida, and no one wants to be stuck in a hot musty house. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it can be a health risk for you, your family, and any pets you may have in the home. Here are some things you can check to try and get your AC running cold air again. Check Your Thermostat Setting First, make sure no one has increased your thermostat temperature. If nothing is changed in the temperature, next check that the thermostat is set to auto or cool instead of heat. Sometimes, you might want to try setting it to ON instead of Auto in case your home is registering as cooler than it actually is. Refrigerant Leak Your AC’s refrigerant is what keeps the air cool and absorbs the heat. Therefore, if there is a leak there will be a decrease in cool air. Below are a few ways to identify a refrigerant leak: The home feels warm and humid Your AC is making a hissing noise There is icy frost that is building up on your air conditioner Your ele...