When you purchase a home that was built many years ago, there are more than likely issues that will need to be addressed in order for it to be as efficient as it can possibly be. If you turn on the air conditioning and you realize that it does not keep the house as cool as you would like it to be, there are many different issues that could be causing it not to work well.
It is important to determine what is causing the issue so that you can have it addressed as soon as possible and start enjoying cool air in your home. The following guide walks you through a few common issues that may need to be checked to determine why your HVAC system is not working efficiently.
Your Thermostat May Not be Working Properly
Many people do not realize how big of an impact the thermostat in a home can have on the regulation of the temperature in their home. If the thermostat is improperly placed in the house, it may read that the air is cooler in the house than it is simply because it is placed in a cool area of the house. This can cause the rest of the house to be much warmer than you want it to be.
The thermostat may also be outdated. An outdated thermostat may not register the proper temperature and thus may cause your HVAC system to run nonstop or not run enough. An HVAC technician can test the thermostat to make sure it is working properly and install a new one if the one you have is not working properly.
You May Have a Blockage in an Air Duct
If your home sat vacant for an extended period of time before you bought it, there is a good chance that you may have a blockage in the air duct that is restricting the flow of air throughout the house. When houses sit vacant, animals often take refuge from the elements in the ducts of the house. You could have an animal in the ducts and not even know it.
An HVAC technician will do an inspection of the ducts to determine if there is anything blocking them. If a blockage is found, he or she will remove it and also find out how the animal got into the duct. They can often then close up the entryway the animal used or show you where it is so that you can hire a contractor to do the work for you.
You May Have an Outdated HVAC Unit
There are many times that an HVAC unit does not work well simply because it is old and needs to be replaced. The technician can run tests on the unit to determine if it is salvageable or if you should simply scrap it and invest in a new unit. This will allow you to be sure that you do not waste money trying to repair a unit that is too outdated.
Your HVAC System May be Low on Freon
There are times when the Freon in the HVAC units gets low and needs to be filled. In order for the unit to work properly, it needs ample amounts of Freon. When it doesn't have the Freon, it will not pump the cold air you want to feel. The technician has testing equipment he or she can use to test the Freon levels and fill the unit if it needs to be filled so you can have cold air again.
When you are ready to find out what is causing your air conditioner to not work properly, contact
C J Services Inc.An inspection of the HVAC system will let you know what is wrong and what issues need to be addressed right away in order for your home to stay cool during the hot summer months.
