When it’s a warm summer morning in Moline, nothing could be worse than registering your home comfort system isn’t operating the way it should. The last thing you should have to do is schedule cooling system service. But your HVAC is a pretty intricate system, so it can be almost impossible to figure out what’s causing the trouble without training.

That’s why Freed Heating & Air Conditioning created this informational guide to help you figure out what may be going on with your home comfort system. Below, you’ll see a couple prevailing reasons your home is feeling too warm. And though a couple of these are straightforward] DIY tasks, you might have to turn to a skilled technician for HVAC repair.

And if that’s the case, Freed Heating & Air Conditioning is prepared to take care of your home. Here are five reasons why your air conditioner may not be cooling your home in Moline.

1. Your System Settings Are Wrong

Every person adjusts their thermostat a bit differently to work with their individual requirements. Yet, a lot of families make the error of setting their system to “On” as opposed to “Auto.” Because of this setting, the fan in your system will continue to push out air even when you’ve achieved your set temperature.

This can seem like your system is distributing warmish air, when in reality it’s only employing the fan more frequently than required. Trying changing this setting and work out if things cool off.

2. Your AC Needs to Be Cleaned

There are two main areas to investigate for dirt or dust accrual when your home comfort system doesn’t appear to be working as it should.

First, examine your HVAC filter. If you don’t swap out your filter often enough, buildup can make it more difficult for air to move through and cool down your home. If your filter is obviously dirty or dusty, it’s definitely time to replace it. (And in general, you need to switch it about once every three months at the very least.)

If your filter appears clean, go to your outdoor unit. Find out if there’s enough clearing around your air conditioner and clean up plants or debris stuck there. This piece of your system discharges the heat from inside your space. If the coils outside are blocked, you won’t be comfortable indoors.

We suggest setting professional air conditioner maintenance each year to keep your equipment operating properly and to keep your warranty valid.

3. Your System is Leaking Refrigerant

Refrigerant is the material that conditions the air in your home. It cycles between your indoor and outside system pieces to soak up and let off heat, to help your space stay the right temperature. If there is an opening along the way, you won’t be cool again until you schedule professional air conditioning repair.

Indications of a refrigerant leak include a decrease in chilled air, more expensive electric charges, frozen evaporator coils and odd hissing noises arising from your HVAC.

If you are worried refrigerant may be leaking, call Freed Heating & Air Conditioning for system repair as soon as possible. Refrigerant can also be hazardous to your family’s health.

4. One or More Elements Need to Be Replaced

Your air conditioner is made up of a couple essential parts. These include the blower, evaporator coils, compressor, fan, condenser coils and expansion valve. If one part is broken, your home comfort suffers.

Our Freed Heating & Air Conditioning pros are well-trained and experienced in HVAC. They can help you diagnose and repair any problem.

5. Your AC Should Be Replaced

If your system is over 10 years old, it could likely be about time to look into new air conditioner installation. As your system ages, it just won’t function as well as it once did. And it may be making your home too warm.

If your HVAC unit is more current but still isn’t keeping you cool, it may be undersized for your home. Air conditioners are not all the same. An air conditioner that’s not big enough just can’t help a home the way an appropriately sized air conditioner can.

Make a More Comfortable Home with Freed Heating & Air Conditioning

You won’t have to waste any time this summer in an unpleasant space. When your air conditioner isn’t working the way it should, rely on Freed Heating & Air Conditioning. We’re experts in AC repair. Contact us at 309-323-9584 today.