You are finally home from a stressful day at work, sitting on the couch trying to relax when you notice that your AC is turning on and off faster than it should be. Why is it doing this? The last thing you want is to not have your house get to the temperature that you have set the thermostat to in the summer. Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning is here to go over why your AC may be turning on and off quicker than it is supposed to be.

What is AC Short Cycling?

If your air turns off before it reaches the temperature that you set the thermostat to, this is called short cycling. There will be a repetitive cycle of turning on and off, but not staying on long enough to cool down your home to the temperature you set. This can be very harmful to your AC and will need repairs.

What is the Problem with AC Short Cycling?

Not only is short cycling inconvenient. It can also cause problems with your AC. It will increase the wear and tear on your AC. Having your AC frequently stop and start will put a strain on your AC and the components that run your AC. When this happens, it starts to put extra wear and tear on your unit that does not need to be there. Your AC will become less energy efficient when it is starting and stopping making your energy bills increase. It will reduce cooling performance. If your system does not run long enough it cannot dehumidify your home. This could then lead to more clammy air in your home, which could also lead to mold growth.

What Causes Short Cycling?

Several things can cause short cycling in your home. A few of these things can be fixed on your own, but if you are having problems with your AC and it’s short cycling, you need to call a professional to come and fix it. Some of the reasons why your AC is short cycling are because you have dirty air filters, a refrigerant leak, you have the wrong size unit in your home (either too big or too small), your thermostat is faulty or you have a restricted or blocked airflow. If you start to notice that your AC is short-cycling the first thing you should do is change out your air filters. That is easy for you to do. If it does not fix the problem then call a professional to come help.

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If you are noticing that your AC is short cycling this summer don’t just let it go. Call a professional to come take a look at your AC. If you ignore it, your AC will start having more issues than just short cycling, costing you more money later on. If you are looking for someone to come and help fix your AC, then give Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning a call today. We will come to your house and figure out what is going wrong with your AC and fix it!