During summer, most of us rely on our AC systems to keep us cool and comfortable all season long. We can all probably agree that there’s nothing more frustrating than a malfunctioning AC system, especially when the temperatures outside are rising. Since the job of an air conditioner is to circulate cool air throughout your home, why do some of us suffer from an AC that starts blowing warm air?

There are many reasons as to why your AC might be blowing warm air. Since no one wants to sit inside an uncomfortable house in the summer, we’re sharing some of the most common reasons why cold air isn’t coming from your AC and steps to take in order to have the issue resolved. Keep reading to find out!

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Keeping your air conditioning vents clean is the best way to ensure the lifespan of your HVAC unit. More importantly, it also ensures that the air circulated around your home is clean. Imagine all those particles of dust, cobwebs, hair and pollen that have collected over time. If you don’t remove them, then they are just going to get blown right back out for you to breathe in! Over time dust, dirt, and other contaminants can accumulate in the ductwork of the central heating and cooling system in your home. Cleaning HVAC ducts is done by removing and cleaning the vent covers, then inserting a special oscillating vacuum cleaner brush into the ducts to dislodge and suck up the dust.

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Air conditioning units work by pulling in warm air and passing it over refrigerant-cooled tubing or coils, before sending it back out to cool a room and its occupants. As the warm air is cooled, droplets form on the coils or tubes due to condensation.

A small amount of this fluid showing up is expected, especially during warmer seasons such as this one. However, excessive dripping is most likely a sign of a leak. An air conditioner leak can release a gas which when inhaled can cause headaches, nausea and sometimes difficulty breathing. Moreover, your AC leaking can be a sign of damage to certain parts of your AC unit.

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The warmer months are here, which means we rely on our AC units to keep us cool. So that we can enjoy a comfortable and healthy living space for our family. But hold on… for some reason your AC is blowing out warm air! Here are a few reasons why this might be happening and what you can do to rectify the problem, and get back to comfortable temperatures in your home.

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Your AC unit is your lifeline to a comfortable summer. As temperatures rise, we want to make sure that we are keeping our homes cool and comfortable without facing huge bills. Let’s look at the best ways to lower your AC costs this summer.

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