Your AC keeps turning on and off. Here are 7 reasons why.

If your AC keeps turning on and shutting back off before your home gets comfortable, something isn’t right. It’s called short-cycling, and in Phoenix heat, it’s a problem you don’t want to ignore. It can drive up your electric bill, put unnecessary wear on your equipment, and sometimes point to a bigger issue. Here are seven of the most common causes our Good Guys in Green look for in the field.

First things first: why is it short-cycling?

Short-cycling is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The cause could be something as simple as a dirty filter or thermostat issue, or something more serious involving airflow, refrigerant, electrical components, or system sizing. The key is finding the actual cause before replacing parts that aren’t broken.

What we check first

• Airflow, filter condition & static pressure
• Refrigerant levels and coil condition
• Electrical components and connections
• Thermostat operation and system sizing

When it’s time to call in backup

1. Your AC repeatedly starts and stops before reaching temperature
2. Your home isn’t cooling evenly or keeping up
3. You notice unusual sounds, smells, ice, or higher electric bills

Short-cycling usually doesn’t fix itself, and continuing to run the system can put additional wear on the equipment.

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Still not sure what’s going on? Call the Good Guys in Green. We’ll help you figure out the next move.