The summer is at its peak and if your air conditioners are not running well you must be feeling terrible this season. Sometimes we realize that the air conditioner appears to be in good condition and it's giving out cool air but not cold enough as should be.
So, before planning to call in a mechanic, there are few things you can do which might help to rectify the problem of the air conditioner (AC).
The first thing you can do is to check the temperature of the air going in the AC and the temperature of the air being blown out by the AC into your room. You can use a thermometer to check the temperature. The ideal difference between temperatures should be 15 degrees. Say, if the temperature of the air going in AC is 75 degrees, the temperature of the air being blown out of the AC should be approximately 60 degrees or less. Hence, if the difference is 15 degrees, your AC is working perfectly. But if the difference of temperature is less than 15 degrees you need do some checks.
First of all, check Air damper and make sure that it is closed properly. If it is open, it could have been the cause of the problem as it might have been bringing in hot air from outside, thereby reducing the efficiency of your AC.
The other cause could be back cover. If your AC has a over on it then remove it. Sometimes, during winters many of us place a cover on outside portion of the AC to protect it from harsh cold weather and tend to forget removing it when summer arrives. A cover also reduces the efficiency of the air conditioners.
The third thing you can check is the condensing coils of the air conditioners. The condensing coils are always on the warm side of the AC. That's exactly the side facing outside of the room which is to be cooled. Air is being drawn into the back of the AC on the sides through the vent slots which is then directly blown through these condensing coils. In case the coils get clogged with dust or lint, it could hamper the cooling system of the unit.
So you require cleaning the coils by removing the entire cover of the Air Conditioning .The condensing coils can be cleaned by blowing in compressed air or by using a soft bristle brush to wipe the dirt off the coils. Cleaning will help to condensate water to be picked up by the condensing fan stinger properly for good cooling.
These steps might help you to fix the cooling problem of the AC without calling any mechanic. And you can enjoy the summer with great comfort. And even after this, if your AC still isn’t cooling enough you should surely call in a mechanic.
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