A clogged filter is the single most common cause of weak airflow and reduced cooling. Check it before the first warm week of the year, and again roughly every 30 days during heavy summer use.
Leaves, grass clippings, and debris that built up over winter can restrict airflow around the unit. A clear one-to-two-foot space around the exterior housing helps it run efficiently from day one.
Running the unit briefly before the season starts lets you catch icing on the coils early — a sign of restricted airflow or a refrigerant issue that's easier to address before daily summer use begins.
Turn the unit on for 15 to 20 minutes on a mild day rather than waiting for the first heat wave. This gives you time to schedule a repair calmly instead of during a same-day emergency when temperatures spike.
A rattling, humming, or grinding sound that wasn't there last season is worth having checked early — capacitors and fan motors tend to give warning signs before they fail outright.
Clean the filter and clear debris around the unit, then run it for 15 minutes on a mild day — this catches most seasonal issues before the first real heat wave hits.
If the checks above don't resolve it, here's exactly what happens when you call us for this issue.
Call (508) 464-9173 and describe exactly what you're seeing — the more detail you give, the faster we can bring the right parts on the first visit.
A technician inspects the appliance in person and confirms the actual cause, rather than guessing from symptoms alone, using the same checks covered in this guide plus manufacturer-specific testing.
You approve a clear, upfront price before anything is repaired or replaced — no surprise charges once the job is underway.
The appliance is tested to confirm the issue is fully resolved, and every repair is backed by a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.
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Still not sure what's causing the problem? A five-minute call is often faster than troubleshooting alone.
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