{"id":489,"date":"2020-09-21T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/?p=489"},"modified":"2020-09-17T12:55:25","modified_gmt":"2020-09-17T16:55:25","slug":"5-reasons-ac-unevenly-cooling-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/5-reasons-ac-unevenly-cooling-house\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Your AC Is Unevenly Cooling the House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you turn on your air conditioner, you expect it to send cooled air to all the rooms in the house attached to the ventilation system. After all, that\u2019s why you have a central air conditioner: to provide cooling all around your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you notice the AC isn\u2019t giving your house the even cooling treatment it\u2019s supposed to? You can expect some temperature fluctuations in the house based on room placement, insulation, and window exposure. However, if you find rooms are much hotter than they should be while others are fine (or even too cold), you have a problem with the HVAC system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at five reasons you may have this comfort\nproblem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1. Clogged air filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The clogged air filter is one of the most common, and\navoidable, problems for cooling and heating systems. If this filter is allowed\nto become seriously congested, it will restrict airflow through the HVAC system\nand into the ductwork. Not all rooms will receive the cooled air they should.\nChange the filter for a clean one to see if this solves the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Thermostat issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The thermostat for your house may be sensing incorrect\ntemperatures and shutting the AC\u2019s compressor off early. If this happens, the\nsystem won\u2019t run long enough to cool all the rooms. If you have a zone control\nsystem, one of the room thermostats may have failed and isn\u2019t requesting cool\nair. Technicians can recalibrate, repair, or replace the thermostat, whatever\nis necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Short-cycling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Short-cycling is a condition where the AC system fails to\ncomplete a full cooling cycle and turns off early, usually after less than 15\nminutes. This is rarely enough time for the system to send cool air evenly throughout\nthe house. Short-cycling is damaging to the AC and causes a rise in operating\ncosts. There are multiple potential causes for it (including a clogged filter),\nand we recommend calling technicians to examine the system to find the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Leaking air ducts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ductwork of a ventilation system must have an airtight\nseal for the air conditioner to maintain air pressure. If the ducts have air\nleaks, the pressure will drop and so will cooling in the house. Large leaks\nwill cause a room connected to the duct to experience a larger cooling drop.\nRepairs require professionals to seal the ducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5. Dying air conditioner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your AC is more than ten years old, uneven cooling is often a warning that the system has aged too much and is near to needing a replacement. If the air conditioner is more than 15 years old then it\u2019s almost certainly time to replace it. Call for West Chester, PA, HVAC<\/a> experts to look over the system. Our team will give you honest answers about whether the AC can get by for a few more years with a cost-effective repair or if the better solution is a new installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michall Daimion Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is The Main Line\u2019s Premier Service Provider\u2014since 1976. Reach us 24\/7 for emergency air conditioning repair.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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