{"id":747,"date":"2021-03-29T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/?p=747"},"modified":"2021-03-22T13:02:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T17:02:55","slug":"these-are-signs-watch-out-for-ac-struggling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/these-are-signs-watch-out-for-ac-struggling\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are the Signs to Watch Out for If Your AC Is Struggling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/These-Are-the-Signs-to-Watch-Out-for-If-Your-AC-Is-Struggling-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"two-technicians-working-on-outside-ac-unit\" class=\"wp-image-749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/These-Are-the-Signs-to-Watch-Out-for-If-Your-AC-Is-Struggling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/These-Are-the-Signs-to-Watch-Out-for-If-Your-AC-Is-Struggling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/These-Are-the-Signs-to-Watch-Out-for-If-Your-AC-Is-Struggling.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to summertime in the Woodstock area, there\u2019s\nprobably no more important appliance in your home than your central air\nconditioner. Central cooling is essential to your household\u2019s comfort and\nquality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central cooling is also one of those things that should only\never be serviced and installed by a professional. While there are small tasks\nhomeowners can and should do on their own\u2014like changing the air filter to the\nsystem to keep it running efficiently\u2014when your air conditioner needs service\nit\u2019s time to give the pros a call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth mentioning that the best way to prevent sudden\nAC repair needs is with routine maintenance. Professional maintenance allows\nour technicians to thoroughly and comprehensively inspect, clean, and adjust\ncomponents that need it. But even with maintenance, it\u2019s still important to be\nvigilant and pay attention to the following signs that your cooling system may\nbe in need of professional repairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of Cooling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may seem pretty apparent that if your air conditioner is\nfailing to actually keep you cool as it should, then there is a problem. Poor\ncooling ability could be the sign of something relatively minor (such as an air\nfilter that needs to be replaced so it will stop blocking airflow). But it can\nalso be the sign of something more sinister. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be dealing with a refrigerant leak, for example.\nThere\u2019s a fairly common misconception that refrigerant is something that \u201cruns\nout\u201d like gasoline does from a car. Your air conditioner is actually supplied\nwith enough refrigerant upon manufacturing that it should ideally last the\nsystem\u2019s entire lifespan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your system is losing refrigerant, it means there is a\nleak. This will definitely contribute to a lack of cooling, not to mention it\nwill eat away at the efficiency of your system and lead to premature breakdown.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Airflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you noticed that what used to be a nice, powerful blast\nof air coming through your vents is no longer as powerful? There could be a\ncouple different things going on here. Your air conditioner\u2019s blower might be\nfailing, or you may even have ductwork damage. Damaged air ducts means that air\nwill escape into unoccupied spaces such as your attic or crawlspace, instead of\nmaking it all the way into your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor that can contribute to low airflow is debris\nbuildup in the ducts. This debris can include dust, allergens, mold and more.\nNot only does this lead to AC inefficiency, but it can also make your household\nsick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thermostat Troubles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The thermostat of your air conditioner is essentially the <em>brain <\/em>of your air conditioner,\ncontrolling and regulating the system\u2019s temperature settings. Signs of a malfunctioning\nor failing thermostat can include an air conditioner that won\u2019t turn on or shut\noff, a temperature reading that doesn\u2019t match the actual temperature in the\nhome, or uneven cooling throughout the home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact DC Cheek\nHeating, Cooling &amp; Plumbing today for quality AC repair in Woodstock, GA.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Contact <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"DC Cheek Heating, Cooling &amp; Plumbing (opens in a new tab)\">DC Cheek Heating, Cooling &amp; Plumbing<\/a> today for quality <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC repair in Woodstock, GA (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/service-areas\/woodstock-ga-air-conditioning-heating-plumbing\" target=\"_blank\">AC repair in Woodstock, GA<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing these signs can help you avoid a bigger emergency down the line, like complete AC breakdown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[39,98],"class_list":["post-747","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-repair","tag-woodstock"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.2 - 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