{"id":884,"date":"2021-05-31T11:00:28","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T15:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/?p=884"},"modified":"2021-07-04T23:45:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T03:45:17","slug":"top-10-reasons-underperforming-ac-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/top-10-reasons-underperforming-ac-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Reasons for an Underperforming AC System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pic-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pic-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pic-5.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The temperatures only continue to rise here. As the weather gets warmer, you might want to ask yourself what you\u2019re doing to help your air conditioning system that seems to be underperforming. We don\u2019t want you to ignore an issue like this. It\u2019s something that\u2019s going to worsen as time goes on.<\/p>\n<p>Our team specializes in <a href=\"\/service-areas\/mn\/eden-prairie\/air-conditioning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fast AC repair in Eden Prairie, MN<\/a>. We understand that you want quality care that\u2019s able to get your air conditioner back in shape quickly. We\u2019re able to do this and we\u2019re not going to sacrifice the quality of your home\u2019s air conditioning services either. Now, let\u2019s talk about what might be happening in your home to cause this.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Air Conditioning System Doesn\u2019t Fit Your Home<\/h2>\n<p>The problem that you\u2019re experiencing might have started from day one. This is a lot more common than you might think. Sometimes, you might get an air conditioning system that\u2019s oversized or undersized.<\/p>\n<p>If the air conditioning that you have at home is oversized, then you might notice your home short cycling. This happens because so much cool air is blown into your home all at once. It throws off the rhythm of the process and causes things to start short cycling.<\/p>\n<p>If you have the opposite problem and you\u2019re just struggling with an undersized air conditioner, you\u2019ll notice an underperforming air conditioning system for sure. It won\u2019t ever be able to cool off your home the way you need it to.<\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Air Conditioning System Refrigerant isn\u2019t Properly Charged<\/h2>\n<p>If your air conditioning refrigerant isn\u2019t properly charged, you\u2019ll notice a lack of power coming through your air conditioning system. If this is the case, then you\u2019re experiencing a refrigerant leak. This isn\u2019t something that you can \u201crecharge\u201d or \u201ctop off.\u201d It\u2019s something that needs in depth repair service and even potential replacement. We\u2019ll help you figure it out.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your Air Filter is Dirty or Clogged<\/h2>\n<p>You should change your air filter once every few months. If you haven\u2019t been abiding by this for the past few months or so, then it\u2019s common for your air filter to clog up or get dirty. When this happens, it will reduce the airflow throughout your home and cause your AC system to function poorly.<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You have some Bent Condenser Fins On the Exterior Unit<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s possible for the condenser fans to bend over time. This can happen when things make their way into your outdoor unit. There might be things like branches, twigs, pebbles, rocks, or any other common outside debris from your yard. This is why it\u2019s a great idea to check your outdoor unit and clear it up of any debris that you can see.<\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Fan Speed Is Not Optimized<\/h2>\n<p>Your fan speed should run at a consistent speed that\u2019s optimized for your system. This is something that we can take care of during a maintenance appointment. Make sure that our professionals visit you once annually because of this.<\/p>\n<h2>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You Have an Old Blower Fan<\/h2>\n<p>Parts of your air conditioning system are going to wear down eventually. You might notice damage from your air conditioner\u2019s blower fan by the sound that your air conditioner is making. You might hear banging or clunking sounds. You don\u2019t want to hear any noises coming from your air conditioning system. If you do, then you should schedule an appointment with our team members. An old blower fan will create further problems for your AC system as the summer marches on.<\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your Home\u2019s Airflow System is Underperforming<\/h2>\n<p>By \u201cunderperforming\u201d we mean low airflow, warm air, and other operational issues. We don\u2019t want you to ignore problems like this. A lot of people try to explain these issues away especially as we got into the hotter summer months. In reality, what you\u2019re experiencing isn\u2019t your air conditioner trying to perform under stressful conditions. Instead, you\u2019re experiencing low level performance and we\u2019re prepared to help you repair your system so that you can move past this.<\/p>\n<h2>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your Home\u2019s Air Ducts are Leaking or Blocked<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s common for ducts to wear down over time. If you\u2019ve noticed that your air conditioning services are bad now and you can\u2019t seem to get the right amount of airflow in your home, then you might have ducts that are leaking or blocked.<\/p>\n<p>Leaks can naturally occur over time because your ducts go through a considerable amount of stress through winter and summer. Your ducts can also get blocked up over time due to dirt, dust, and other debris blocking up your airway. Our professionals can help you alleviate your home of all these problems.<\/p>\n<h2>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your Thermostat Is Damaged<\/h2>\n<p>Have you noticed that your home\u2019s thermostat just seems to be completely off? If you notice that your thermostat is completely off when it comes to calculating your home\u2019s internal temperature, then it\u2019s time for you to schedule an appointment with us. Your thermostat is the command center for your home\u2019s HVAC system. If it\u2019s damaged or not working well, it\u2019s important for you to schedule an appointment with us.<\/p>\n<h2>10. You Have an Old \/ Outdated AC System<\/h2>\n<p>There comes a time when you need to replace your air conditioning system. If you\u2019ve been putting your air conditioning replacement off for a while, it\u2019s common to see your air conditioner underperform.<\/p>\n<p>Your air conditioner is only set to last around 10-15 years. Yes, your air conditioner might be able to work past this point, but the best question to ask yourself is, \u201cwill the air conditioner work <em>well<\/em>?\u201d The answer to this is probably no. Don\u2019t think that your replacement service has to be extremely extensive or ridiculously expensive. We\u2019ll make this easy for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You can trust <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Residential Heating and Air Conditioning<\/a> because we\u2019re a responsible <a href=\"\/service-areas\/eden-prairie-mn\">HVAC company in Eden Prairie, MN<\/a>. Get in touch today and \u201cFeel the Difference.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s figure out why your air conditioner is underperforming today&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[125,114],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/884"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=884"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/884\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":896,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/884\/revisions\/896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=884"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=884"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=884"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}