4 Causes of Uneven Cooling and Poor AC Efficiency in Winnetka, IL

If your air conditioner is leaving some rooms warmer than others, you probably want to call a professional to come to your home in Winnetka, IL. But before doing that, you may be able to diagnose the problem. Uneven cooling may be due to something wrong with the AC, like a clogged air filter, or with your home in general, such as old insulation.

Clogged Filter

You can and should change your air filter regularly or else it’ll prevent the removal of heat and circulation of cool air. Thus, many of your rooms may start to feel lukewarm and the air pressure may drop.

Bad Insulation

Insulation keeps cool air in and warm air out during the summer, so have a professional conduct an inspection to see if you have adequate insulation in the attic and walls. A room that’s warmer than others may result from having old or damaged insulation around the ducts that lead to that room.

Poorly Sealed Ducts

Similarly, the ducts that lead to one room may have sustained damage or developed leaks and cracks, in which case that room will receive less cool air than the others.

Wrong Size AC System

If you have the wrong size air conditioner for your home, you’ll need to schedule a brand-new AC installation in the future. Undersized ACs, in particular, will fail to cool the rooms that are farthest from them. As a result, your energy and repair bills will increase.

You can address uneven cooling early on or prevent it with regular AC maintenance, so call Carefree Comfort Inc. for an appointment in Winnetka. Our family-owned and operated company can send out a NATE-certified service technician who can service any make or models of AC system and provide detail-oriented care at every step. And we’re available 24/7 in case of emergencies.

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