{"id":792,"date":"2023-04-26T21:42:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T21:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.unitedairtemp.com\/orlando-fl-area\/?p=792"},"modified":"2023-04-27T21:22:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T21:22:21","slug":"my-ac-doesnt-keep-the-house-cold-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unitedairtemp.com\/orlando-fl-area\/blog\/my-ac-doesnt-keep-the-house-cold-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! My AC Doesn’t Keep the House Cold"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Women<\/p>\r\n

Everyone dreads arriving home on a hot, humid day in Central Florida to an even hotter house and a broken air conditioner<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

You might be able to troubleshoot the problem quickly without calling an HVAC technician for emergency AC repair<\/a>, but you’ll need to find out why your AC has stopped cooling your home.<\/p>\r\n

Here are the top reasons AC units stop producing cool air efficiently and how to fix them:<\/p>\r\n

Your Air Conditioner Tripped the Breaker<\/h2>\r\n

A circuit breaker will trip to prevent overheating or an electrical fire, leaving your cooling system without a power supply.<\/p>\r\n

Solution:<\/strong> Go to the electrical panel and reset the breaker to see if your AC turns back on. If the breaker repeatedly trips, you need professional repair.<\/p>\r\n

The Air Filter Is Clogged<\/h2>\r\n

Air filters clogged with dust, dirt, and pet dander won’t allow cool air through. They need to be changed at least every three months to ensure optimal airflow.<\/p>\r\n

Solution:<\/strong> If you have a reusable air filter, turn off your AC, remove the filter, clean it with soap and water, and let it dry completely before replacing it.<\/p>\r\n

If you have a disposable filter, replace it with a new one.<\/p>\r\n

There’s a Refrigerant Leak<\/h2>\r\n

Refrigerant absorbs heat to generate cool air. When there’s a refrigerant leak, your AC can’t produce enough cool air to match the thermostat setting, at least not without driving up your energy bills. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Solution:<\/strong> Only licensed HVAC technicians can recharge refrigerant, so you must leave this task to an expert. The good news is that this is a quick fix, so you should have a functioning AC in no time.<\/p>\r\n

The Evaporator Coil Is Frozen<\/h2>\r\n

Your air conditioner’s evaporator coil can freeze when the air filter is dirty, the refrigerant is low, humidity levels are high, or the coil is damaged.<\/p>\r\n

You’ll know if your evaporator coil is frozen if there’s air ice developing on your AC unit or if your system cycles on and off frequently.<\/p>\r\n

Solution:<\/strong> If you notice any of the signs above, start by thawing your air conditioner:<\/p>\r\n