Air conditioner not working plzz help?

Question

i live in apartments in houston but, my air conditionare isnt working..its blowing air but it is not cold at all and i told the maintnance people but, recetly yesterday there was a fire at the apartments i know they are busy but today is the 2nd day without cold air i am not a electronic person so i dont kno wat to do and the a/c is making sort of a weird little sound anyone have any suggestions?? thx ahead of time

Answer 1

go on ebay

Answer 2

could be the compressor is out and needs replacing with out the compressor to circulate the refrigerant it can't make the pipes inside cold which the fan blows on to make cool air. Or a slow leak has made it so the compressor is not pumping anything.

However there can be relief at night try having a fan blw directly on you this should help with cooling you down. I also keep ice water nearby when there is no ac. It doesn't stay cold through the night but helps me with falling to sleep.

Answer 3

HVAC Tech.:  Sorry, but you are at the mercy of your maintenance people. You sound as tho you couldn't pay for service, nor should you have to. To bad there isn't some sort of renter's rights group you could take the problem to and they would have the power to get something done, NOW

Answer 4

just give it a few kicks!.

Answer 5

might need to be washed. because its still blowing air just not cold. so maybe could be dirty

Answer 6

It may need anti-freeze.  

Also you/your maintenance people need to change your filter as needed. Depends on your filter type but its usually every month.  Air runs more efficient if it has a dust free filter to flow through

Answer 7

go back to your landlord/building manager. it is their responsibility. fixing it yourself when you don't know what your doing can have bad consequences that may jeopardize your security deposit.

go to the landlord and tell them you know about the fire and that they are busy, but its just too hot for a human to live inside the house when its just the fan working. insist on a timely fixing of the problem.

Answer 8

The first thing to check is your filter. It's either inside the furnace or there is a big vent somewhere close by the furnace. Check that and I hope it's very dirty. If it's dirty then take it out and replace it ASAP.

The airflow has to be just right and a dirty filter is just 1 way that restricts air.

Also there are 2 copper tubes going in your furnace. Check the bigger tube and see if it's ice cold. If it's not cold, and your filter is clean then maybe you need a shot of freon.

hope this helps some.

I think michelle meant to say freon.-.-.-.- not anti-freeze.

Answer 9

enjoy the warmth.

Answer 10

yeah i'd shut it off.  and do you have a fan.  u cna get one if u want or take a wet cloth and put it on your forhead.  ti works great!

Answer 11

No, you be needing a professional, sounds like the freon is low, or the compressor is shot, the noise comes and goes? low freon, kicks in, shuts down with low pressure,