Sometimes, you can have issues in your HVAC system that keep the AC running but not cooling each room properly. Hot pockets will form in the home, humidity becomes more rampant of an issue, and your energy bills suffer the consequence of a unit that never stops trying to fix the problem. If your air conditioner is running but not cooling anything, there are a few possible causes that our experts at HomeX Plumbing & Rooter can help explain. 

Why Is My AC Running but Not Cooling?

It’s not all that uncommon to run into issues where your air conditioner is running but not cooling, acting more like a big box fan than an actual cooling system. With a quick diagnosis and a little AC maintenance, you can have your system back and more effective than ever. Here are a few likely causes that you may want to consider when you bring the issue to your local HVAC expert:

Low Refrigerant Levels

If you have your AC running but not cooling anything, it may lack the resources to do so. Your refrigerant liquid is the enclosed substance within your air conditioner’s internal coils that causes the cooling process. Since this liquid is completely enclosed inside your machine, having low refrigerant means you have a leak somewhere.

To solve this problem, you’ll need to work with your plumber to refill your refrigerant and patch the hole so your compressor and condenser coils can work properly again.

Blocked Vents or Dirty Airways

Your air filters and ductwork are like the lungs of your system. Without them, you can’t have any cold or clean air coming out of your unit. If you leave a dirty air filter inside your air conditioner unit for too long, it begins to act like one of the insulation sheets in your home, trapping heat and making the internal components of your air conditioner hotter. 

Thermostat Issues

Just like how your air filters and ductwork are the lungs for your air conditioner unit, your thermostat is the brain telling your unit what to do. If you have thermostat problems, your air conditioner may not function properly. Turn your thermostat off and on again while checking to ensure the batteries are new.

Frozen Coils

Sometimes, your air conditioner can get so cold that the coils freeze over. This may sound like a good thing, but any coil obstruction causes the coils to become ineffective. If you have an AC running but not cooling your home, it may be an issue involving blocked coils that only a technician can resolve.

Work With HomeX Plumbing & Rooter To Restore Your Home’s Cool Air

If you have an AC running but not cooling properly, the unit isn’t very helpful. We can resolve almost any air conditioner problem you have in just a few hours with our expert tools and experienced HVAC technicians. 

If you’re ready to resolve your HVAC problems and restore your home’s cool air, call HomeX Plumbing & Rooter at 714-426-9207.