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You know when your air conditioner won\u2019t come on that something is wrong. Maybe the fan isn\u2019t activating, so there\u2019s no air coming from the vents. Or the compressor isn\u2019t responding, so the air from the vents is at room temperature\u2014and that\u2019s no help on a hot summer day. You\u2019ll know you need to call for repairs ASAP.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s the reverse situation, and it\u2019s just as bad\u2014the air conditioner that won\u2019t stop<\/em> running. You may not at first notice this. No matter how hot it is, the AC isn\u2019t supposed to have the compressor or fan run continuously. It\u2019s supposed to operate in cycles. A \u201crunaway\u201d air conditioner is a problem, and we\u2019re going to look into it a bit deeper.<\/p>\n A number of issues may be at the root of a runaway AC. We recommend you first check on the air filter in the HVAC system to see if it is heavily clogged. This filter must be replaced regularly (every 1\u20133 months) or the restriction of airflow can cause the air conditioner to keep running for hours at a time. It also places extra stress on components that can lead to other breakdowns.<\/p>\n You may have a malfunctioning thermostat. This is a common source for odd behavior from a cooling system. Basically, if the thermostat doesn\u2019t know the house has gotten cool enough, it won\u2019t allow the air conditioner to cycle down. There are also wires dedicated to shutting down the compressor and blower, and if either loses its link the AC won\u2019t stop running. You\u2019ll need a repair professional to fix the thermostat or replace it.<\/p>\n Dirt along the coils of the AC\u2014either indoors or outdoors\u2014can also force the air conditioner to keep running. The dirt makes it harder for the coils to either absorb or release heat, and this can cause an AC either to refuse to turn on or refuse to turn off. Professionals can chemically clean the coils.<\/p>\n If the AC is a recent installation, one of the possibilities is that the air conditioner was incorrectly sized when installed so that it\u2019s not powerful enough to cool the space. The AC will stay on to attempt to lower the temperature enough, but won\u2019t ever make it. Unfortunately, the only way to remedy this is to replace the unit. Make sure you always work with licensed professionals who will carefully size the unit so this problem doesn\u2019t happen again.<\/p>\n If your AC is more than 15 years old, constantly running often means it\u2019s worn down and needs to be replaced. Speak to an HVAC technician for a professional opinion and diagnostic.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s Happening?<\/h2>\n
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