My AC ususally blows about 50 degree air from the vents when I turn on the AC. Last night the vent air was around 60 degrees and was noticeably warmer. The house never cooled off after it had run for about 90 minutes. It went from 90 to 86.

I have a service call this afternoon, and I suspect the system needs to be recharged. If it turns out to be something in the outside unit (like the compressor), can they just replace that part or do they normally replace the whole unit?

One thing our AC guy has always told us is to allow for enough air flow through the system. Stay away from the dense pollin and dust filters. You don't have to use the old fashioned fiberglass ones, but use one that allows decent air-flow.

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It may have a leak which could have iced up the evaporator. Or the evaporator coil could be dirty & need a cleaning. Or both dirty & leaking.

If you do have to replace the compressor replace the whole condenser unit. You will get a full one year warranty as apposed to 3 months for just the comressor.

Danny

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