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Why is my AC Blowing Hot Air?
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Why is my AC Blowing Hot Air?
The ides of March is once again upon us, and with the warmer spring weather beginning to blossom, it's now only a matter of weeks before you kick the thermostat onto AC mode for the first time in nearly six months. But what's this? The air coming out of your air conditioning Isn't cooling the house? Is the air from the blower room temperature or slightly hotter? Let's look at answering a question that many Knoxvillians will be asking in the coming months: Why is my AC Blowing Hot Air.
Reasons for AC Blowing Hot Air
An AC blowing hot air is a very common HVAC service …show more content…
By checking and ensuring that your thermostat is set to the correct temperature and that the setting is on "COOL" and the fan is set to "AUTO", you might be able to save yourself a repair visit for your local heating and air …show more content…
They are mostly related to regular, preventative maintenance that you can fix without the help of a professional. However, if none of these checks has revealed any obvious issues, you may have a more serious or complex technical problem with your air conditioning unit that requires the assistance of a professional HVAC repairman.
Damaged or Leaking Air Ducts
Return ductwork that has been disconnected or broken will pull in unconditioned air from outside. Additionally, tears or holes in your ductwork can cause air to leak out and rob your home of cold air. Physically getting to ductwork that is in attics, crawl spaces, or inside wall can be difficult to do, and may require the assistance of a professional.
Compressor Problems
Your compressor that sits outside your home is crucial to your ac unit blowing cold air, and if any of the many switches, motors, fans, capacitors, or other components are not functioning or damaged, it can cause your ac to blow hot air.
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