When your air conditioner brings the temperature in your Parkland, FL, home down to your desired level, your thermostat should tell the system to shut down and not start it up again unless temperatures become too high. Since your AC system should work in cycles, constant operation is nearly always a sign that something is wrong. Here are possible reasons your AC system is running constantly:
Dirty Filters
Over time, your air conditioner’s filters strip pollutants from the air, and debris will accumulate on their meshes. Once enough of this debris gathers, it can become an impediment to your AC system’s operations.
Since dirty air filters prevent air from even coming into your system, your air conditioner won’t create much cool air. Thus, it won’t be able to cool your home effectively, which may trigger your thermostat to force it to continue running. To prevent this issue, we advise you to replace your filters at least once every 90 days.
Faulty AC Thermostat
Your thermostat controls when your AC system is on and when it’s off. Therefore, if this device malfunctions, your AC system might keep running constantly. HVAC service techs should examine your thermostat to see whether it’s working properly.
Insufficient Size
A final possibility is that your AC system is simply too small for your home. A previous installation team could have miscalculated your home’s HVAC capacity when setting up your current AC system.
If your system truly is too small for your home, it’ll struggle to maintain the temperature that you desire and may never even be able to establish that temperature at all. Consequently, your thermostat may force your air conditioner to work and struggle continuously. Unfortunately, if this is true, it means that you’ll have to replace your AC system with a larger installation.
The above information should shed some light on some reasons your AC system is running constantly. If your air conditioner won’t stop running, call SJS Mechanical LLC to sign up for the best AC services around Parkland, FL.
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