An air conditioner that runs but doesn’t cool is one of the most common summer complaints in Wheaton. The most frequent causes are: low refrigerant charge, dirty condenser or evaporator coils, a clogged air filter, frozen evaporator coil, or a failing compressor. Some of these are homeowner-fixable in minutes; others need a technician. Here’s how to diagnose the problem.
There’s nothing more frustrating than an AC running all day while your Wheaton home stays at 82°F. The system sounds like it’s working, but the air coming from your vents is barely cool. Before you call for service, work through this diagnostic — you might save yourself a service call.