2006-09-23 02:17:45 · 9 answers · asked by Jennifer R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Check the filters. You can see if it is working properly by checking the temperature with an A/C thermometer. If the evaporator is not cold then there could be a freon leak.
The traditional way to check that is with soapy solution at all joints.
2006-09-23 02:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A number of things can cause an a/c to not cool as well as it used to. If your unit has not been serviced it a few years, it's a good idea to go ahead and call a reputable local a/c contractor for a service call. Most commonly, units lose a little refrigerant over the years and this causes them to not cool as well. A service call is generally in the neighborhood of $60 to $75, plus the cost of refrigerant should any be required. Additionally, the technician will lube the bearings in the fan motor and clean the condensor coil with a specialized cleaner which you cannot buy without a license. Call around and ask how much a service call would be and what all it includes. Do not hesitate to ask the company for references. A reputable company will not be insulted by this as they will have nothing to fear. Should the tech determine that there is a problem with your system, then you will want to get multiple estimates from more than one company.
2006-09-23 02:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by William E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to ours too. Trim all weeds, grass etc. from around the base of the unit, and then hose everywhere thoroughly. Set your thermostat at 71-72 degrees and try to keep it there. It may take some time, as your unit has defrost itself and then cool off everything in your house again. If this doesn't work you may need Freon. Good Luck, Pool
2006-09-23 02:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by pool 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First change your filter. The next thing to do is wash out your condensing unit (the unit that is outside) They both HAVE to have air circulating through them for your unit to cool. Do both. Wash it out till clean water flows through the fins. Start from the top and work your way down. All the way around. No weeds or grass growing up around the unit. If this doesn't work. Make a call to an AC man.
2006-09-23 02:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by Lee W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL YOUR HVAC service provider for a complete servicing.(should be done at least once a year)
It may be a coolant leak or a nonfunctional thermostat.
Have you had your duct system cleaned lately?
Do you change filters once a month? How clean is your house? Is there enough air circulation around the internal and external components?
How old is your system? They only last about 20 years.
2006-09-23 02:29:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try cleaning it, but i would use an air hose if possible..however you probably have a leak and lost the freon in your unit..this problem will have to be taken care of professionally..
2006-09-23 02:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by alien 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freon
2006-09-23 02:25:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it's out of freon.
2006-09-23 02:22:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want it done right, if it hasn't been checked in a while and if you can afford it, let an ac tech check it out. i had mine done by sears for about 70 bucks. he even told me what to do to prevent minor problems from happening to my ac unit.
2006-09-23 02:30:55 · answer #9 · answered by craigaleg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋