Is Your AC Broken? Here’s How To Tell

If you are searching “why is my AC not blowing cold air”, it can be easy to panic. After all, you probably don’t have the time or the energy to deal with a broken AC or air conditioning repair right now. Instead of panicking, though, check these things. If you’re not up for the task, call your local HVAC company to check your HVAC to see if you need AC repair in Northfield or other repairs.

Is Your Filter Dirty?

All of the cool air that your AC unit produces flows through your air filter. If the air filter is excessively dirty, your AC may not be able to get enough air to cool. This can result in very little air pumping through the system or ineffective cooling.

If it’s been longer than a month, change your air filter and see if that helps. Then, set reminders for yourself to make sure you at least check your filter each month. It may not always need to be changed, but it’s helpful to take a look and see.

Are Your Thermostat Settings Right?

If your thermostat gets bumped up, your system may automatically switch to blowing heat or it may not turn on at all. Before you worry, make sure the settings are right.

In the era of smart and programmable thermostats, there’s even more room for error. Miss an “AM” or a “PM” setting and you could end up too hot at home. Let a kid play with your phone and your settings could change drastically. It’s always a good idea to check these settings before you call for AC repair in Northfield.

Has Your AC been Cleaned?

Your outdoor AC unit contains your evaporator coils. In order to cool, air needs to have as much and as close of contact with these as possible. If they get covered in dust and/or other debris, your AC won’t be able to cool as well and you can end up pumping lukewarm air into your house.

If you don’t want to call for air conditioning repair, you can clean these yourself. Remove the outer housing of your AC unit. Gently remove as much dust and debris as you can with your hands and a hose. Then replace the housing and see if the unit’s cooling powers improve.

Is it Your Circuit Breaker?

If your circuit breaker flips off, your AC won’t turn on which may lead you to think you have a broken AC. Since these flip regularly, check this before you call someone for professional air conditioning help.

Still Not Working? Call A Pro

If you’ve checked all of these things and your air conditioner still isn’t blowing cold air, call us at Rowell’s for AC repair in Northfield today. We’ll take a look at your system and let you know what we can do to get it cooling again. If we think it would be better to replace the unit, we’ll help you find a great one and do your AC installation, too. In fact, we’ll do whatever it takes to get you comfortable at home again.