WHY IS MY AIR CONDITIONER NOT COOLING MY HOME?
Have you ever wondered “why is my aircon not cold”, after turning it on for a while? The hot and humid weather in Malaysia has made air conditioners a must-have home appliance in most houses.
We’ve all been there. Sweating through our clothes in the middle of the day, even though our air conditioner has been turned on for almost an hour. We feel frustrated, confused and sometimes even angry because purchasing air conditioners and maintaining them aren’t cheap.
If you find yourself asking “Why isn’t my air conditioner cooling enough?”, here are some potential reasons why:
1. DIRTY AIR FILTER
The first thing to check if you feel like your AC is not cooling enough, is the air filters. A common issue is clogged air filters caused by a mix of dust, dirt, pet fur, pollen, and any other impurities in the air. The more clogged your filters are, the harder it is for your AC to cool down the temperature.
This is why having good quality air filters, such as the Revolutionary Silver Ioniser in the CUCKOO VITA-S Inverter, is so important. It helps to keep these particles, as well as microbial growth, such as spores, viruses and fungi, out of your home while preventing debris from infiltrating your system’s components.
Constant cleaning is needed to keep the air conditioner in the best condition. You can opt for the our Air Conditioner Cleaning Service which includes filter cleaning services.
2. BLOCKED CONDENSER
Split and central air conditioners usually come with an outdoor compressor unit. A condenser unit draws air into the outdoor unit through the condenser coil to pull heat energy out of your home. It features an outdoor coil which contains thin fins.
Air particles or larger debris can accumulate over time between the fins when operating and this may result in a dirty and clogged coil. This may be why your AC is not cooling enough, as there is a lack of cool air from the registers.
The worst case scenario is the coil being so clogged that it triggers a complete system shutdown or permanent damage to the compressor from overuse. Good news is that this can be avoided if air conditioner cleaning is regularly performed.
3. FROZEN EVAPORATOR COIL
The humidity in the air becomes colder air and pumps back indoors. On some occasions, this coil can freeze, which can result in your central AC not blowing cold air. Don’t fret, our air conditioner rental plan helps to ensure it protects your air conditioner with the cleaning service included.
4. LEAKING REFRIGERANT
The thing about refrigerants is that they are needed in order to extract heat and humidity from warm air that goes through the air conditioning system. If you have a refrigerant leak, this can result in poor system performance and even a complete unit shutdown. Let’s say the leak is small, wrap it with sealant or tape. For a larger leak, you may need to call a professional to repair it.
5. UNDERSIZED AIR CONDITIONER
Another reason why you might be wondering why your aircon isn’t blowing cold air, is that you have the wrong-sized aircon. Air conditioners are “sized” according to the amount of cooling they can provide as measured in BTUh (British Thermal Units per hour).
You might not notice in moderate conditions but other factors such as the number of people using the room, the number of windows and the amount of sunlight you get in the room will affect how hard your aircon needs to work.
So, we’ve listed a few potential reasons why your AC is not cooling your room as quickly as it should. The basic rule of thumb is to always keep your air conditioner clean and well-maintained in order to ensure it can perform properly.