When your air conditioner turns on only to turn off a few moments later, your air conditioner is experiencing short-cycling. When your air conditioner has short-cycling problems the home will slowly become warmer and warmer due to the interruption of the cooling cycle. When your air conditioner develops short-cycling problems, there are steps you will need to take to correct this problem. New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing will share what can cause short-cycling and what needs to be done to correct this problem.
What Could Be Causing AC Short Cycling?
When the air conditioner develops a short-cycling problem it may be due to a few common reasons. Some of these reason can be easily corrected while others will require the aid of an HVAC technician. Here are some of the common reasons why an air conditioner will short-cycle.
AC Overheating – When a component within the air conditioner overheats, it will quickly shut down to prevent further problems. Overheating is a symptom of another, bigger problem. Often overheating is the result of a failing component. If your air conditioner isn’t investigated, your air conditioner may completely breakdown and require replacement. An HVAC technician will be needed to investigate the overheating problem and correct it.
Poor Airflow – Short-cycling can be the result of poor airflow. Airflow can lead to overheating of the air conditioner. Poor airflow can be due to a dirty air filter, closed air vent, or a clogged air duct. The condenser unit may also be overwhelmed with debris and vegetation. As the homeowner, you will need to maintain the condenser unit’s perimeter. Make sure to change out the air filters and make sure the air vents are all open throughout the entire home. If there is a clog in the air duct, you may need an HVAC technician to locate and repair the air ducts.
Thermostat’s Location – If you have had long term short-cycling problems, the problem might be the thermostat’s location. If the thermostat is too close to the air vent it will cool the site of the thermostat faster than the rest of the home. The thermostat may need to be relocated to restore better air balance and to prevent short-cycling.
Wrong Sized AC Unit – If you have recently installed a new air conditioner unit only to discover you have short-cycling problems, it may be due to the wrong size unit. If the unit is too small it will overheat quickly. If the unit is too large the air conditioner will turn off quickly and never have proper air balance in the home. It is very important that the unit is properly sized for your home’s interior space.
AC Electrical Failure – The air conditioner may start up and quickly turn off. This could indicate that there is an electrical problem. The electrical switch could be failing, or the wiring may be old or damaged. The electrical system will need to be inspected and repaired.
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If your air conditioner is having short-cycling problems and you need professional assistance, contact New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing today.
