AC Repair in Austin: What to Do If Your Air Conditioner is Blowing Hot Air

Air conditioners draw in warm air, “condition” it with refrigerant, and then blow the super cooled air out through the vents and duct work in your home.  When you turn the system on you should hear the fan or blower kick on and feel cool air coming out after a minute or two. If your AC unit is blowing out hot air instead you may have a problem. Here are some tips on what to do if your system is not working as it should.

Check the Thermostat

This may seem like a simple thing that most people would know to do, but often we forget to check to make sure that the system is set on “cool”, especially if you’ve had a few cold nights and used your furnace or you have children who may have accidentally turned it on the heat setting.  It may just not be set right. If it is set on the proper settings and you can hear the fan kick on, then the thermostat is doing its job.

Feel the Air Coming Out of the Vent

Let the system run for a few minutes and feel the air coming out. If it’s blowing out warm air then most likely it is probably low on refrigerant.  If this is the case, it is easy to remedy. You’d need to call an HVAC technician to recharge your refrigerant levels.

Turn the System Off

What you should do now is turn the system off and contact a certified HVAC company for a service call. It is important not to run your system when it is low on coolant because it can cause your compressor to lock up and once that happens, it becomes a costly AC repair job. Turning it off when you realize there is a problem will save your system from being damaged.

Expert Tips

The first thing to do when troubleshooting any type of electrical equipment is to check the simple things first. Often times it is a simple thing like the system not being set at the right temperature or it has been turned off. If you check these things first and it does not resolve the issue, then the next logical step is to call someone who has experience with heating and cooling systems and have them diagnose the problem.  If problems are addressed immediately, they are often less expensive to repair because other parts of the system have not become damaged yet.

Call an AC Repair Service

Your AC repair technician will inspect your system thoroughly; refill Freon and check to see that all connections are tight and that there are no air leaks. They will also want to check the condition of your compressor to make sure that it is working properly.  The most common reasons for a lack of cool air is low Freon or the compressor has stopped working.

 If your air conditioner isn’t working properly, remember the tips from above and call your AC repair service. ABA Heating and Cooling services all models of air conditioners and offers quick and speedy service at affordable rates. Don’t let problems go to long or you could end up needing a total AC replacement instead of a simple repair job.

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6 Signs You May Be In Need Of AC Repair in Austin

Central air conditioner unit, from left side (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

If your air conditioner just isn’t working the way it used to, it may be time to seek a qualified HVAC technician for AC repair in Austin. The worst time for your air conditioner to start acting up is in the middle of a hot summer day when temperatures are on the rise. These signs may indicate a problem that needs fixed before you experience a system breakdown; call an AC contractor if you experience any of the following:

Excessive Noise

The motor on your air conditioner is normally pretty quiet but all of a sudden it begins making a loud noise every time the blower kicks on. The noise starts out as a loud rumble that increases in volume as the unit cycles getting louder and louder until you’re tempted to just turn it off because it’s so loud. Grinding or squealing noises are not normal and are often caused by a problem with either the motor or the fan.

Inadequate Cooling

The AC unit in your home was chosen according to the number of square feet and the cooling needs of the home.  Each unit is designed to cool an average of so many square feet, so if your unit is no longer performing the way it should it may need to have the refrigerant checked or the unit may just be old and need replaced. If there is no cold air coming out through the vents the compressor may have stopped working.

Continuous Cycling

Does your air conditioner run longer than usual? Continuous cycling is the system trying to maintain a set temperature and keeps turning on because the temperature is not staying steady and it’s trying to compensate. Your system running continuously uses more energy and of course your bills will be higher than normal.

High Energy Bills
 

You may not have obvious signs of trouble yet, but high utility bills are also an indicator that you are consuming large amounts of energy and most often your air conditioner is to blame. It is not working as efficiently as it should be. Your thermostat may not be working properly or there could be some kind of interference with its ability to read.

Strange Odor

You may experience an odd smell the first time you turn on your air conditioner after sitting all winter. The smell is just the accumulation of dust and stagnant air pulled through the intake vents and as it passes over the coils it sometimes gives off a funny odor that disappears after the first few minutes its running. If that odd smell doesn’t go away after a few minutes or is more like a foul odor, you may have a problem with your ductwork.  A musty or moldy smell could indicate that your ducts are not sealed properly and moisture has gotten in through cracks and created a mold colony.  A burnt smell could be caused by wiring that has gotten too hot and burned through the insulation inside the unit.

Condensation or Moisture Buildup

Part of what your AC unit does besides cooling the air inside your home is removing the humidity in the air, providing a drier environment to keep down the growth of mold and other microbes that thrive in a warm, damp environment. Condensation buildup is a sign that the tubing or condensate drain may be clogged. 

AC Repair Service

If you are experiencing any of these problems, give us a call for quick and speedy AC repair in Austin.  ABA Heating and Cooling are experts in the industry and service most brands of heating and cooling systems. Our technicians are NATE certified and we offer free estimates for repairs and new installations.

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ABA fixes Austin's air conditioner repair needs. Austin area customers can expect the best NATE-certified furnace and air conditioning service technicians to professionally repair most makes and models of air conditioner units, such as Lennox, Rheem, Trane, Carrier and York. if your A/C unit is not blowing cold air, or does turn on at all, we can come out, diagnose, and repair it fast, often the same day.

All AC and air conditioner repair calls are answered by our trained staff, and responded to quickly, with fast friendly service. WE check to see if the parts are covered by a manufactures warranty, and will always be honest and prompt with proving you with how and why your air conditioner is malfunctioning. We also offer maintenance plans, to keep your ac unit running at its best, even when the weather is at its worst.

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