Why Does My AC System Make My House Hotter?!

It’s frustrating to find your air conditioner producing so much heat that it feels hotter inside than outside. That happens often for homeowners in West Melbourne, FL, though. This article discusses AC system issues that make your house feel hot.

Dirty Evaporator Coils

Evaporator coils pull moisture and heat from your home to reduce humidity and make it feel cooler. The coils clog or become dirty because the surrounding area suffers from dust buildup, or you have a clogged air filter. If you have dirty or clogged evaporator coils, they can’t absorb as much heat, so they blow warm air.

Thermostat Errors

We recommend checking your thermostat before you call for air conditioning help because a few problems with it can affect the AC system. One issue is that you or someone in your home accidentally set the thermostat to a heat setting. You may also find the fan off.

Clogged Air Filter

A clogged air filter is one of the easiest things to fix because, depending on its type, you can either clean or replace it. The air filter keeps small particles from reaching the coils and other parts of the AC system. It also reduces the number of particles that reach your home.

Frozen Evaporator Coils

When you have a dirty air filter, it restricts airflow and can lead to the evaporator coils freezing. This prevents air from flowing through the AC system and keeps it from producing cool air, making your home feel hotter.

Fix an AC System Blowing Hot Air

Fixing an AC system that blows hot air requires finding the source of the problem, which can include dirty evaporator coils, refrigerant leaks and thermostat errors. Reach out to Merritt Island Air & Heat to schedule an AC repair and let our service technicians restore your cool comfort.

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