What to Do If Your Air Conditioner is Not Cooling Your Space

What to Do If Your Air Conditioner is Not Cooling Your Space What to Do If Your Air Conditioner is Not Cooling Your Space Solved! Solved!

Check and reset the thermostat. Check and reset the thermostat. Check and reset the switch from “Fan” to “Automatic.” Check and reset the switch from “Fan” to “Automatic.”

Replace the dirty filter. Replace the dirty filter. Remove the return-air filter and, if you can’t see what’s on the other side, replace it. Remove the return-air filter and, if you can’t see what’s on the other side, replace it.

Clear the clogged condensation drain. Clear the clogged condensation drain. If you see a clog, carefully clear it out with the end of a small screwdriver or similar narrow item. If you see a clog, carefully clear it out with the end of a small screwdriver or similar narrow item.

Try to diagnose duct malfunctions. Try to diagnose duct malfunctions. If you have an unfinished basement, you can examine the ductwork to see if a joint has come loose. If you have an unfinished basement, you can examine the ductwork to see if a joint has come loose.

Clear the area around the compressor. Clear the area around the compressor. For peak functionality, don’t place anything on top of the compressor. For peak functionality, don’t place anything on top of the compressor.

Clean dirty coils. Clean dirty coils. If you don’t feel comfortable opening the AC units you can ask a pro to clean them. If you don’t feel comfortable opening the AC units you can ask a pro to clean them.

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