The last thing that any homeowner needs during the summer is an inadequate cooling system that decreases your home comfort and leaves you feeling irritable. If you’ve noticed that your ductless air conditioner or heat pump is not cooling your home like it used to, it could be due to one of the following issues.
Not Maintained
One of the most common reasons for reduced cooling performance is that the system is not being maintained properly. While there are some simple tasks you yourself can do, like checking and changing the air filter regularly, there are other tasks that are best left to a professional. Namely, the cleaning of certain parts within your system, such as your indoor unit’s evaporator coil, and your outdoor unit’s condenser coil. The expert technicians at Spring Home can absolutely take care of these issues during a service appointment.
Too Much Sun
Your ductless system is no different from you, in that it shouldn’t be exposed to excessive amounts of direct sunlight either. If the external portion of your ductless system is installed in an area that receives a lot of sunlight, it could be the reason it is not cooling your home properly. Your ductless system can’t adequately exchange hot and cold air if the unit itself is too hot to begin with. The layout of your home and yard can make this difficult, but your HVAC technician will be able to help you come up with a solution.
Refrigerant Leak
Refrigerant leaks can be hard to detect if you aren’t a trained professional, but you will likely notice that your refrigerant line has a leak if your ductless system is not cooling your home like it used to. Contact a licensed HVAC technician right away if you believe your system has a refrigerant leak because it can be harmful to your health if you come in contact with the refrigerant materials.
Age
Ductless systems eventually get old and suffer from wear and tear just like any other piece of home comfort equipment, and if your unit is more than 10-years old, it could be the reason it is not able to cool your home anymore. Replacing your system with a newer model will increase your home comfort, and it will also reduce your monthly bills. The reason for this is that the technology in newer systems is far more advanced and uses less energy.
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