Temperatures have been especially hot this summer and homeowners throughout Somerset County, NJ and Bucks County, PA have been relying on air conditioning to keep comfortable. Unfortunately, higher temperatures can also mean more wear and tear on an HVAC system—which can lead to breakdowns.
At Princeton Air, your home comfort is our priority and we can help you find solutions to your AC problems with our comprehensive cooling services. Whether your air conditioner is blowing hot air or not working at all, our team of HVAC experts can keep you cool and comfortable this summer—and many more to come!
3 Reasons Why Your AC Isn’t Blowing Cold Air
When your AC stops working, the first things you should check are your thermostat, air filter, and circuit breaker. These are easy troubleshooting steps that you can do yourself, and they may even fix the issue without the need to call in for professional assistance.
However, if these steps don’t work, give our team a call and we can find the source of the problem with our air conditioning repair services. Some frequent issues we see when an AC isn’t blowing cold air include:
Low Refrigerant
Low refrigerant levels in your air conditioner can lead to high cooling bills, short cycling (when your system turns on and off repeatedly), and warm air coming out of your vents. If your AC runs with low refrigerant for too long it can overheat and cause damage to your compressor, so it’s important to get the issue resolved as soon as possible.
Problems with the Outdoor Compressor
The outdoor unit for your air conditioner is the heart of the system that’s responsible for transferring heat out of your home and keeping your indoors cool. Since it’s kept outside of your home, your AC compressor unit is also susceptible to the elements and obstructed airflow from debris. If you don’t notice anything obvious blocking your outdoor unit, call Princeton Air, and we’ll get it sorted for you.
Dirty or Faulty Evaporator Coils
Evaporator coils work in tandem with the line of refrigerant and the compressor to remove the heat that’s in your home. If the coil gets frozen or dirty, the functionality of your entire system can be affected. It’s important that the components of your air conditioner are cleaned regularly to ensure their efficiency. At Princeton Air, evaporator coil checks are part of every AC tune-up.
Lack of Maintenance: The Common Culprit For AC Problems
An air conditioner can last between 15-20 years—however its lifespan will be significantly lower without proper maintenance. Regular HVAC tune ups should happen at least annually—or more if you have a system more than 10 years old—in order to make sure it’s operating as efficiently as possible.
Without regular maintenance, small issues with your air conditioner can quickly turn into large problems that lead to expensive repairs, which usually cost around 3x more than a tune up!
Get Peace of Mind with a Club Membership From Princeton Air
We’ve been helping homeowners in the Mercer County and Bucks County area for over 50 years with our heating and cooling services. If you want to rest assured that the performance of your air conditioner is optimized with a professional and reliable team, join the Princeton Air Club!
We offer a Gold and Platinum level for our Club Memberships to cater to any budget, both of which include:
- Annual heating & cooling tune ups with courtesy reminders
- Discounts on repairs (15% for Gold, 100% for Platinum)
- Guaranteed priority service with discounted service charges (30% for Gold, 100% for Platinum)
- And more!
In the case that your air conditioner is on its way out and you’re in need of a replacement, Princeton Air can help you maximize your savings with loyalty credits for Club Members! We can even help you find and qualify for several rebates and incentives for high-efficiency cooling systems or a heat pump!
