This always seems to happen during the hottest month of the summer. That’s why having your air conditioner maintained is so important. Chances are, if you’re reading this, that has happened to you. Don’t panic. Here are a few things you need to check for.

1. Is there any air blowing out of the vents at all? If so, read the next steps. If not, skip down to number 2.

• Check your thermostat. Is it set to “on” or “auto”? If it’s set to “on” it may just be that when your air conditioner kicks on, it blows cold but since it’s running continually, when your air conditioner kicks off, it’s just blowing room temperature air.
• Have you changed your air filter lately? If not, go to your furnace or air handler and check the filter. Is it dirty? Your issue may be that you have a clogged air filter. That would cause the air coming out of your vents to be blowing hardly at all in some causes. In this case, just change your air filter and your problem should be solved. Make sure you do this monthly.
• Check your outdoor unit. Have you landscaped recently? Are there weeds, mulch or anything else packed around the unit? The area surrounding your system should be clear so that it can “breathe.” Is the fan running? If it’s not and the system is calling for cool air, you should call a professional. There is a number of things that could be going wrong from here including, but not limited to: a bad fan motor, a burnt up contactor, faulty wiring. If you are in Atlanta or the surrounding cities, give us at call at 770-672-6963 and we’ll be happy to help you solve your problem. Your system may also be low on refrigerant in which case, we can help with too.

• Check your thermostat. Is it at least 5 degrees below room temperature? If not, go ahead and do so for the sake of troubleshooting. If it still hasn’t kicked on about 5 minutes after you’ve done that, move on to the next step.
• Is your thermostat set to “cool”? I know this may sound obvious but we’re human, we make mistakes. Another family member could have came by and accidentally switched the settings.
• Check your air filter. Is it dirty? If so, change it. Low air flow can actually cause your unit to freeze up. Literally.
• Is your system getting power? You can check this: by your furnace (it will look like a light switch), by the compressor at your outdoor unit and at the electrical panel (check breakers/fuses). Your system may have shut down due to a safety control sensing a potential issue.  In Atlanta or the surrounding cities? Call at 770-672-6963 and we’ll be happy to help you solve your problem.

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