4 Common Problems Ducted Air Conditioners Can Have

Having a ducted air conditioning system in your home can be a great way to keep the entire home cool. But like any other AC system, over time problems can occur and it's important to be aware of these problems and to know how to address them.

1. Restricted Air Flow

This is usually the most common problem with ducted air conditioners. And it usually comes up when you're trying to cool down a room that is actually pretty cool. What happens is that the air outlet is behind a wall that isn't actually air-tight. And so, fresh air that is blown in doesn't get to the outlet. You may be tempted to use a fan to blow the air along, but this is not advisable. This would just make things worse because it would just blow the hot air around.

A better idea would be to get a ducted air conditioning company to come and check out the outlet. They will be able to see if it needs sealant or if it just needs a new outlet.

2. Leaking Ducts

Leaking ducts are an even more common problem. And it can cause the AC unit itself to become quite dirty. And, of course, if you think about it, duct leakage is usually caused by a leak in the outside unit. And this means that the air in your ducts is just being blown back in by the air conditioner. This will eventually cause the ducts to become dirty. And it's this dust that is making its way through the system.

The good news is that you can simply get someone to seal up the leaking duct. By doing this, you can ensure that there is no more leakage.

3. Air Loss

This problem is essentially the same as restricted airflow. But instead of the air going sideways, the air is getting sucked out of the system. This is possible because the AC unit isn't working properly. The air will simply get sucked out of the house and into the outside unit. Now, if you think about it, this is actually a good thing. It means that the system is working. The only problem is that the AC unit is working too hard, and you'll have higher electric bills.

The way to deal with this kind of problem is simply to find out the cause. And the best person to do it would be a ducted air conditioning expert. They should be able to pinpoint the problem with the AC unit and ensure that it gets fixed.

4. Poor Insulation

Another common problem is poor insulation. This is very common, especially if the ducts are too close to the floor. And this can cause the AC unit to overheat. This is because heat will actually get trapped in the ducts. And this means that the AC unit doesn't have to work hard to cool down the air. This is a problem because the AC unit will eventually start to overheat.

You can solve this problem by actually moving the ducts up. This will ensure that air can move through the ducts, but at the same time, the ducts are not near the floor anymore.

The Bottom Line

As you can see, there are plenty of problems that can affect your ducted air conditioning system. Remember, however, that these problems are usually not complicated. And with the right assistance, the problems can be fixed in no time. 

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