Before you do an AC repair in Westminster, it is important to know why your AC is not cooling. The reverse cycle of your air conditioner may be cooling your house fine but the heating function may not be working. When the AC cools but doesn’t heat your home, there can be some errors with your system.
Most often, these issues can be fixed easily or they can be avoided. At times, air conditioning repair services are needed. Here are some of the most common causes why your AC is not heating your home.
Ice build-up
It is possible for ice to build up inside your unit when the outdoor system of your unit becomes too cold in winter. As the indoor AC unit warms the air, the outdoor AC unit remains cold to help with the heat efficiency. The outdoor unit automatically warms itself due to this but sometimes, the system may not heat itself to the right temperatures. This may be due to the outdoor system not having appropriate ventilation or it has not been serviced for a long time.
The ice can then expand and damage parts of the AC causing them to break. Motors can get damaged and malfunction and the ability of the system to heat efficiently can be impacted.
Clogged filters and coils
Clogged filters and coils can lead to a lot of difficulties. When these are blocked, other parts of the system can fail and stop the air conditioner from heating. The filters should be replaced at least annually to ensure the air flowing through the AC is filtered. The condenser coils should be thoroughly cleaned at least annually to prevent costly AC repairs.
Fuse and circuit breaker problems
When fuses and circuit breakers of the air conditioning system have been broken, they can lead to poor heating. Fixing or replacing them after they have been tripped or when they get burned may be needed. When you fix issues with the circuit breakers and fuses and realize that they are not working, you should know that the system has been negatively affected and you should call a professional to fix the problem.
Incorrect air conditioner and temperature settings
Sometimes, the settings on the AC may be in the wrong settings and this may be why the AC heating is affected. E.g., the system may be blowing out cold air due to the air conditioner being set to the cooling mode. You should therefore check that the system is functioning at the desired temperature and is in the correct mode. An Ac service may be required for a qualified technician to look over the settings if they are complicated to alter. You can also use the manual to know how to set the temperature.
Defrost cycle
When the indoor AC unit blows out cool air for the outdoor unit to warm up, it is referred to as defrost cycle. This is to ensure the AC does not freeze and prevent ice building during winter. If there is an error with the settings the air conditioner may not switch back into the right settings and this is when you need a professional AC repair in Westminster.
