When Your Central AC Runs but Won't Cool: Practical Steps to Protect the System and Speed Repairs

When the temperature climbs and your air conditioner stops keeping up, the next hour matters. Small mistakes can turn a minor airflow issue into a frozen evaporator coil or a stressed compressor. The good news is that a few quick observations can narrow the likely cause and help you decide whether to shut the system down, what to check safely, and what information will help a technician fix it…