A/C Maintenance is an important
11 reasons why your A/C is not cooling enough
Mold and Mildew Build-up
When the car A/C runs for a long time, small microorganisms can block the AC vents. The bacteria that forms can block the A/C vent and affect the cooling procedure. When this happens, no matter how much you try, the vents don’t work properly. To avoid this problem consider having the A/C inspected and serviced about every 6 months. The periodic service will clean the A/C duct and will remove common dust and bacteria, mold and mildew that grow rapidly. This type of maintenance is always essential for your health as well as life span of the A/C system.
Electric Issues might be the reason
If you’re living in a climate where the outside temperature tends to go above and beyond 45 degrees, the electrical wires might get hot enough and cause a short circuit in the internal wiring.
AC Refrigerant Leak
Refrigerant keeps the interior of your vehicle cool. Leaking refrigerant is a common cause for the car A/C to malfunction.
An unexpected accident and regular wear can result in a refrigerant leak. The A/C hose leaks from the joints and it’s very hard to point out where the damage has been caused. The oily substance that gathers around the hose indicates leakage in the refrigerant. This means that the refrigerant is damaged and needs to be repaired.
Condenser Blocked/Broken
The condenser unit in your car that keeps the refrigerant cool and then flows through the blower by converting the hot air into cool air. The condenser is located in front of the grille and if there’s a blockage and there is debris or dust found it may overheat the car. The heated air that constantly blows through the vent inside your vehicle, may damage the condenser. The hot air and overheating can take sufficient load on car’s A/C and will eventually affect the air temperature and air quality in your vehicle.
Faulty Compressor
The Compressor is what keeps the A/C running and if the compressor malfunctions, the refringent won’t circulate properly. Hot air blow inside the vehicle. It’s a common scenario when you start car A/C after a long time, say for two to three months (especially during the winter months). During the summertime when you need to use the A/C, the compressors might misbehave and not work properly, after not being in use for the inactive time period. When you turn the A/C of your vehicle, irrespective of the weather outside, the compressors are expected to work properly.
Blown up Fuse
Burnt fuse is also another problem that can affect your car AC cooling. In order to diagnose the problem, the AC fuse must be replaced. It not only stops the compressor, rather spreads hot air inside the cabin. A blown-up fuse might affect the entire circuit inside your car thereby affecting the healthy switches in the circuit board of your car.
Faulty AC Blower
Faulty blower vents will also result in the A/C blowing warm. If you feel warm air coming from the vent there is a good chance the blower motor will not spin at the required speed.
Damaged Compressor Belt
The compressor needs a lot of power and energy function fully. When the compressor becomes weak or worn out from constant usage there will noticeable lack of power in the compressor which will lead to the A/C to malfunction. Weak compressor belts prevent your vehicle from starting it up. Compressor belts usually drive the power and energy functioning in your vehicle. When it malfunctions, the Air Conditioner will not function as needed or expected . A damaged compressor belt can reduce the life of the A/C and the engine life of your vehicle.
Clogged Cabin Air FilterA clogged cabin air filter can be one of the general issues if A/C is not cooling properly. If the cabin air filter is dirty this could be the reason for the reduced air flow which means it is time to get the filter changed.
Engine Overheating
An overheated engine will result in the radiator fan to not function properly. It will stop the condenser from cooling the vehicle as well as the maximum efficiency of the refrigerant will be used to blow in hot air inside the car.
Faulty AC actuator
Many times when the A/C is blowing at it's maximum and hot air is coming from the vent it usually is resulting from the air flap being stuck open. When the air flap stay stick open for a prolong amount of time, hot air from outside will dilute the effect of A/C slowing. Another issue that can cause a faulty A/C actuator is when the A/C switch is switched on/off frequently the frequent pressure in the engines might affect the air conditioning system in the vehicle thereby breaking the condenser.
When the car A/C runs for a long time, small microorganisms can block the AC vents. The bacteria that forms can block the A/C vent and affect the cooling procedure. When this happens, no matter how much you try, the vents don’t work properly. To avoid this problem consider having the A/C inspected and serviced about every 6 months. The periodic service will clean the A/C duct and will remove common dust and bacteria, mold and mildew that grow rapidly. This type of maintenance is always essential for your health as well as life span of the A/C system.
Electric Issues might be the reason
If you’re living in a climate where the outside temperature tends to go above and beyond 45 degrees, the electrical wires might get hot enough and cause a short circuit in the internal wiring.
AC Refrigerant Leak
Refrigerant keeps the interior of your vehicle cool. Leaking refrigerant is a common cause for the car A/C to malfunction.
An unexpected accident and regular wear can result in a refrigerant leak. The A/C hose leaks from the joints and it’s very hard to point out where the damage has been caused. The oily substance that gathers around the hose indicates leakage in the refrigerant. This means that the refrigerant is damaged and needs to be repaired.
Condenser Blocked/Broken
The condenser unit in your car that keeps the refrigerant cool and then flows through the blower by converting the hot air into cool air. The condenser is located in front of the grille and if there’s a blockage and there is debris or dust found it may overheat the car. The heated air that constantly blows through the vent inside your vehicle, may damage the condenser. The hot air and overheating can take sufficient load on car’s A/C and will eventually affect the air temperature and air quality in your vehicle.
Faulty Compressor
The Compressor is what keeps the A/C running and if the compressor malfunctions, the refringent won’t circulate properly. Hot air blow inside the vehicle. It’s a common scenario when you start car A/C after a long time, say for two to three months (especially during the winter months). During the summertime when you need to use the A/C, the compressors might misbehave and not work properly, after not being in use for the inactive time period. When you turn the A/C of your vehicle, irrespective of the weather outside, the compressors are expected to work properly.
Blown up Fuse
Burnt fuse is also another problem that can affect your car AC cooling. In order to diagnose the problem, the AC fuse must be replaced. It not only stops the compressor, rather spreads hot air inside the cabin. A blown-up fuse might affect the entire circuit inside your car thereby affecting the healthy switches in the circuit board of your car.
Faulty AC Blower
Faulty blower vents will also result in the A/C blowing warm. If you feel warm air coming from the vent there is a good chance the blower motor will not spin at the required speed.
Damaged Compressor Belt
The compressor needs a lot of power and energy function fully. When the compressor becomes weak or worn out from constant usage there will noticeable lack of power in the compressor which will lead to the A/C to malfunction. Weak compressor belts prevent your vehicle from starting it up. Compressor belts usually drive the power and energy functioning in your vehicle. When it malfunctions, the Air Conditioner will not function as needed or expected . A damaged compressor belt can reduce the life of the A/C and the engine life of your vehicle.
Clogged Cabin Air FilterA clogged cabin air filter can be one of the general issues if A/C is not cooling properly. If the cabin air filter is dirty this could be the reason for the reduced air flow which means it is time to get the filter changed.
Engine Overheating
An overheated engine will result in the radiator fan to not function properly. It will stop the condenser from cooling the vehicle as well as the maximum efficiency of the refrigerant will be used to blow in hot air inside the car.
Faulty AC actuator
Many times when the A/C is blowing at it's maximum and hot air is coming from the vent it usually is resulting from the air flap being stuck open. When the air flap stay stick open for a prolong amount of time, hot air from outside will dilute the effect of A/C slowing. Another issue that can cause a faulty A/C actuator is when the A/C switch is switched on/off frequently the frequent pressure in the engines might affect the air conditioning system in the vehicle thereby breaking the condenser.
