it is a double wide home...about 20 yrs old.
2006-07-26 10:21:46 · 6 answers · asked by amaxey59 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You either have a blocked filter or the freon in the system is low, or the coils are dirty call in a service man
2006-07-26 10:27:01 · answer #1 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age of your double-wide is not nearly as important as the age of your a/c system. I'm going to assume a couple of things so I can try to help. You probably have a package unit, where the condensing and air handler section are combined in one unit, set outside. From this, your return and supply ducts run under the home and tie into the internal duct system at one return and two supply locations.
It may be the original unit, which means that the thing is a workhorse and has defied the odds, but now it is old and tired.
The evaporator coil, which cools and dehumidifies the air, can be subject to mold growth, which eventually blocks air flow. Without the warm air from your home passing over the cooling coils in large quantities, the refrigerant gets too cold and begins to freeze inside the lines. The lack of air flow will also keep it from cooling your home properly.
It is generally not a good idea to clean equipment unless it is relatively new. If the evaporator coil proves to be clean, you probably have a refrigerant leak. In any event, if the system is the original, it's time to get bids on a replacement. Ask your neighbors who gave them the best deal. If you find mold in the system, it is advisable to go ahead and change the external ducts at this time to avoid recontaminating your new system.
2006-07-26 10:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im more willing to bet your condensation line is plugged. The water can't run off so it freezes on the compressor. I would say get up there and see if you have water coming out of a PVC pipe attached to your A/C unit. If not, it's probably plugged. Try that before calling for service.
If the compressor's freezing up, I don't think you have a problem with freon. If you don't notice a big difference in cooling after checking and clearing the condensation line, you may have to thaw some of the metal freon lines inside the unit.
These are basic steps tp take before calling a service man to come out to charge the hell out of you for doing something you check yourself first.
2006-07-26 10:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well..in the hot weather that most of the country has been having.it is bound to freeze up..my central air does this as well..however the not coolng well could mean it is low on freeon..
2006-07-26 10:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Machelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are low on refrigerant. You probably have a leak.
2006-07-26 10:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by Ned 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is old
buy a new one
2006-07-26 10:24:26 · answer #6 · answered by clair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋