{"id":878,"date":"2021-09-06T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/?p=878"},"modified":"2025-06-16T11:44:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T18:44:50","slug":"5-signs-air-conditioner-struggling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/5-signs-air-conditioner-struggling\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs Your Air Conditioner Is Struggling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Air_Conditioning_An_air_conditioner_being_fixed_Air_Conditioner_Repairing_Concepts_Equipment_Man_Made_Object-sm-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Wrenches resting on top of an outdoor AC unit, ready for air conditioning repair work.\" class=\"wp-image-578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Air_Conditioning_An_air_conditioner_being_fixed_Air_Conditioner_Repairing_Concepts_Equipment_Man_Made_Object-sm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Air_Conditioning_An_air_conditioner_being_fixed_Air_Conditioner_Repairing_Concepts_Equipment_Man_Made_Object-sm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Air_Conditioning_An_air_conditioner_being_fixed_Air_Conditioner_Repairing_Concepts_Equipment_Man_Made_Object-sm.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re rounding the corner on the finish line of summer. Can you reflect on the last few months and say that yours was a success? We would hope that the answer is a firm \u201cyes,\u201d but if it isn\u2019t, we\u2019re here to help you make sure that it is next year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing that you need to consider is <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\/ac-repair-riverside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">AC repair in Riverside, CA<\/a>. We know that this isn\u2019t always what you want to hear. Most of the time, homeowners are looking for another option to try before they have to pick up the phone to call a professional. Sometimes, professional repair is your best option, though. Let\u2019s talk about the signs that you need care below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Warning Signs Your AC System Is Struggling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few signs that your air conditioner is going to need help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. You Weren\u2019t Cool Enough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you write this one off and just assume that you had proper service this summer, we want you to take a step back and really think about if you were cool enough. Being \u201ccool enough\u201d in this instance also means that you should factor in all the effort it took to get cool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you have to run your air conditioner for longer than you\u2019re typically accustomed to? Did you have to choose cooler temperatures than you\u2019re used to? These are signs that you were struggling with your air conditioning. They should be addressed before the end of the summer. \u00a0If this pattern continues, it may be time to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/signs-need-ac-upgrade\/\"> upgrade your AC<\/a> for more consistent performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. You\u2019re Paying Too Much<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you noticed that your air conditioner costs have increased throughout the summer? This really isn\u2019t something that you should worry about. If your air conditioning bills are increasing with no clear cause, then it\u2019s due to inefficiency. We can help you get around these issues. One effective way to do that is to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/can-i-boost-my-ac-efficiency\/\"> boost AC efficiency<\/a> to reduce energy use and lower your bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. You Notice Short Cycling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Short cycling is when your air conditioner runs in incomplete cycles. You might not notice short cycling right away. Instead, you might just pick up on the fact that your air conditioner is turning on and off a lot more than you\u2019re used to. Short cycling is terrible for your AC system so the sooner you address it the better off things will be. If you&#8217;re unsure about what\u2019s causing it,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/7-signs-your-ac-unit-requires-professional-service\/\"> these seven signs can help you determine whether your AC needs professional service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. There\u2019s Warm Air Flowing Out of Your System&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you struggling with warm air coming from your system? If so that is an efficiency issue. You\u2019re going to spend more time, effort, and money trying to cool your home if you allow warm air to continue to plague your home\u2019s air conditioning system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Moisture Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t have moisture issues with your home\u2019s air conditioner. If you feel like your home becomes a desert as soon as you flip on your air conditioner, then this is a moisture issue. On the other side of things, if you notice that there\u2019s mold and mildew growth throughout your home as the summer progresses, then this is also a moisture issue. Both have their significant downsides and we\u2019re prepared to help you solve these issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Contact RKM Heating and Air Conditioning today to <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>schedule an appointment<\/strong><\/a><strong> for your air conditioning repair. Our services are \u201cDone Right, Priced Right.\u201d<\/strong><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are the signs that you need help with your air conditioner. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[142,90],"class_list":["post-878","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-problems","tag-riverside"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/878","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=878"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/878\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1409,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/878\/revisions\/1409"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=878"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=878"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=878"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}