Top 5 Reasons Your Aircon Isn't Keeping Your Home Cool Enough

It's not fun during the dog days of summer to discover your Aircond system needs to catch up on its work. You can hear the Aircon running and the familiar sound of the compressor kicking on, yet something isn't right. People in the house complain about the heat; some rooms are hotter than before, and you push the thermostat lower than usual.

First, don't lower the thermostat to counter this problem. It may make the situation worse. If you suspect your AC isn't cooling enough, you'll probably need the assistance of an HVAC company in Kuala Lumpur to find out why. Second … well, second is the rest of this post: the top five reasons you may have an AC that can't keep up with the late summer heat. 

 

ONE: The Aircond system is old

 

We'll start with one of the biggest reasons for this problem, which is also one of the most common—the air conditioner is in the final stages of its service life. The average AC can last for 10 to 15 years. If your AC is in that range or past it, this decline in cooling capacity may be the warning you need to replace it with a new system. 

 

TWO: The Aircon is undersized

 

What if this is a brand-new Aircon repair you had installed for this summer? Then the likely cause of the problem is that an amateur put in an air conditioner that's not big enough to cool your house. This is one of the many reasons to rely only on trained professionals for an AC installation. When we install a new air conditioner, we carefully measure the home's cooling requirements so the AC is the right size to meet its needs. The only solution to an undersized air conditioner is a replacement. 

 

THREE: Duct leaks

 

The ventilation system's ductwork may have leaks, allowing cooled air to escape into closed-off areas rather than reach the rooms. Leaks will create numerous troubles for the HVAC system, but professionals can locate and seal them.

 

FOUR: Faulty thermostat

 

A thermostat reading incorrect temperatures may be a problem. If the thermostat senses your home is cooler than it is, it will shut down the Aircon system earlier and leave you without enough cooling. Professionals can easily recalibrate or update the thermostat to address this.

 

FIVE: The air filter is clogged

 

We'll end with the simplest explanation for an underperforming air conditioner: a clogged air filter. The filter on the HVAC cabinet will collect enough dust and debris after 1–3 months to choke off airflow into the air conditioner, and this will cause a drop in cooling ability. You only have to swap out the clogged air filter for a new one. Set a regular schedule for filter changes to avoid this problem in the future. 

Do you suspect you need help to get your AC back to doing its best job? B&B Aircon & Heating Service can help! We offer 24/7 emergency service from factory-trained technicians.