5 Things To Look For If Your AC’s Airflow Is Blocked

The Heat levels in this country do not seem like they will simmer down any time soon. One of the worst incidents that can occur as a consequence in these weather conditions is that your AC’s airflow gets blocked or stops working. You can do a number of things to prevent this from occurring and saving yourself from the monetary and time cost of this issue and taking care of this situation yourself if this happens regardless.

AC maintenance requires a great level of care. Here are a few common problems that occur and what you must do to prevent or solve AC problems:

The Air Filter Is Filled With Clogging Substances

It is a possibility that you have not cleaned your AC’s air filter in a while and that could be the primary reason why your airflow is not working properly. A lot of congestion in the filters can reduce indoor quality and prevent air from flowing freely. If you leave your air filters just like that without cleaning them, then it can cause damage in the long term. It is essential to ensure that you clean the filters once a month in order to reduce further damages and ensure improved indoor air quality.  

The Airflow Is Unable To Get To The Condenser Unit

Your AC’s condenser unit is usually located on the outside of your house. Sometimes, different kinds of debris or leaves can clog their way in the condenser unit and block the airflow. It causes the condenser to become too hot and possibly overheat, which can cause serious damage and sometimes, you might end up having to replace the unit. This can be prevented if you continuously clean the area around the unit and always do it when the system is off. 

Check the condenser unit outside for any blockage. Overtime, debris such as small pebbles, pieces of twigs, and leaves remain trapped inside the outside unit. It is essential to ensure that it is clean and well kept. 

The Refrigerant Level Is Low

Refrigerant leakage is one of the most common problems that lead to blocked airflow in your AC unit.  The level of refrigerant is usually checked during the yearly AC maintenance. An important pointer to keep in mind is that if a low refrigerant level is behind the blocked airflow, then it is probably a result of careless checking during the maintenance sessions time and again. The key to avoiding this is to get regular HVAC maintenance done and advising them to check the level carefully.

The Condenser Coils Are Dirty

Coils can be found in your AC’s condenser unit. If the coils are dirty, then they can also affect the AC’s airflow. Your AC unit, as a result, has to work twice as hard to provide cool air. This leads to a significant amount of pressure on the AC system, and it goes into extreme overdrive, causing it to stop working. In order to prevent this entirely, one must clean their coils once a year.

If The Ductwork Is Congested Or There Is A Leakage

Ductworks are responsible for providing cool air into your home. If different substances start clogging the ducts, then it makes it hard for air to go through. If your duct has small holes where the air might leak from, then the cool air might end up never reaching the vent. Keep a half-yearly or yearly check on the Ductwork of your AC to detect early issues of such.

Adams Care Can Provide AC Maintenance 

Every part of the AC works in harmony to provide you with that refreshing, cool breeze of air and if even one of them stops functioning efficiently, the entire AC system fails to work. Adams Care provides professional AC repair services that can fulfill your maintenance needs.