Why my AC is blowing HOT air???
With the rising temperatures across the globe, we look towards staying indoors and seeking refuge from the heat through our Air Conditioners. But what if the Air conditioners are failing to bring down the temperature indoors, and are themselves blowing hot air. There are several reasons why an Air conditioner fails performing. The following are some of them worth looking into.
- Air Flow Restriction
The cooling capacity of an air conditioner falls substantially if the air it blows out is restricted and isn’t allowed to flow free. The location of the AC in the room should be such that it isn’t obstructed by any structure and the air flows freely. Clogged up filters and Dirty coils are other factors to be considered. Clogged up filters hamper the flow of air and this causes the increase in temperature of the air moving across it. This generally also results in the freezing up of the compressor. This is a common result of the filters not being changed for an extended duration of time and/ or you haven’t had maintenance done on the Air conditioner.
- Faulty Electrical Connections
Another prevalent reason why Air Conditioners fail to perform is because the Outdoor unit isn’t getting enough power to operate to its rated capacity. This could be due to Faulty wiring, a result of electrical overload, a short circuit or because simply the fuse has blown up.
- Compressor Breakdown
The Compressor being a crucial component of the Air Conditioner has to be properly maintained and checked up for problems regularly. Any performance issue with the compressor affects the cooling power of the AC drastically.
- Refrigerant leakages
The loss of refrigerant gas over the period of time brings down the cooling capacity below the rated one. Check for leakages in the system, the probable leakage zones include at the compressor, the supply and the return piping between the outdoor and the indoor units. Once the leakages have been looked into, the system has to be refilled with the relevant refrigerant gas before operation. Do check the appropriate gas to be filled with the manufacturer to prevent any issues.
All the above procedures have to be carried out by trained professionals, to prevent any electrocution hazards or permanent damage to the Air Conditioner
