AC Problems: Why An Evaporator Coil Might Stop Producing Cold Air

Do you sweat a lot in your house because the air conditioner (AC) has stopped producing cold air? The most important part of a central air conditioning system is the evaporator coil, so you may want to hire a contractor to inspect it. Find out in this article what can cause cooling problems for an evaporator coil, as well as what kind of fees you may have to pay if a new system is needed.

What Causes an Evaporator Coil to Stop Cooling Air?

The main job of the evaporator coil is to transform the system coolant into gas that makes the metal on it cold. One of the things that can pose a problem is the coil having cracks in it. Although the system coolant may be getting transformed into gas, it is possible that air is seeping through cracks when you have the air conditioner on. Small cracks may be able to be sealed, but large cracks may mean that you need to get a new coil installed.

It is also possible that the evaporator coil is covered in dirt or debris. The reason a dirty coil can interfere with cold air being produced is because air must touch the metal in order to cool off. A dirty coil prevents air from the system blower from fully making contact with the metal coil. Getting the coil cleaned by a professional should be good enough to bring efficiency back to your air conditioner.

If the evaporator coil is not the reason your air conditioner is not producing cold air, it may be that you simply have an old system. If you live in an old house that has a central air conditioning system that has never undergone an upgrade, it may be time for you to invest in a new one.

What are the Estimated Fees for a New Central Air Conditioning System?

Replacing your central air conditioning system will cost a minimum of $3,500 if the old ducts can still be used. However, you can end up paying over $8,000 if the contractor must make changes to the air ducts. The quoted price is based on a home being 2,000 square feet. The complexity of the installation task will also have an effect on the fees that you will have to pay. Don't delay speaking to a contractor, like those at Bill's Heating & Air Conditioning, so he or she can inspect your air conditioning system to find out what kind of repairs are necessary to get cold air again!


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