{"id":911,"date":"2023-10-09T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/?p=911"},"modified":"2025-06-05T10:40:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T14:40:14","slug":"why-ac-short-cycling-is-such-a-big-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/why-ac-short-cycling-is-such-a-big-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Why AC Short Cycling Is Such a Big Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your air conditioner turns on, you hear it buzz to life, and then it cools your house. When the AC shuts off and your air temperature is now at what you set it to on your thermostat, that means your AC went through one full cycle. That\u2019s important to know because short cycling is a huge issue and you need to be on the lookout for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air conditioning repair in Akron, OH<\/a> often includes short cycling issues. This is when your AC turns on, doesn\u2019t reach the target mark of the room temperature you set on your thermostat, and then shuts off anyway. This isn\u2019t what it\u2019s supposed to do at all, so let\u2019s talk about why it\u2019s such a big deal. \u00a0If your unit is repeatedly experiencing short cycling, it may also be a sign to evaluate whether to repair or replace your AC<\/a>, especially if it’s an older system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It Means Your AC is Breaking Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your air conditioner is receiving a task that it can’t fulfill, but by design, it\u2019s supposed to bring your room down to the temperature of your choosing without concern. Apart from the fact that it\u2019s not working as intended, the problem is getting worse every single cycle. Persistent short cycling may also indicate it’s time to consider when to stop AC repairs and get a new one<\/a>, especially if previous fixes haven\u2019t resolved the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are a lot of potential causes of short cycling, suffice it to say that the root problem is still causing damage to your AC and making those cycles even shorter. That means every time you use your air conditioner, it\u2019s furthering the damage and making the issue much worse than it should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll Have Inconsistent Temperature Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say you choose not to get this fixed for now. If you continue operation, your indoor air temperature will be difficult to control and regulate, even if there isn\u2019t much of a gap between where you are now and where you want your temperature to be. Your AC simply can\u2019t meet the demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll Have Almost No Humidity Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unless you have an entirely separate dehumidifier in your home, you\u2019ll run into a lot of trouble with your humidity levels. It sounds like a small issue when you pair it against your air temperature, but it\u2019s not something you should ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your humidity levels make it harder to cool your home, which is why you may notice your AC struggle on humid days in the middle of summer. The other issue with indoor humidity levels (called relative humidity, or RH for short) is that a high RH provides the perfect environment for mold growth. To keep your system running smoothly through these challenges, review our spring HVAC maintenance guide for Akron<\/a> and be proactive before the next heat wave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to reduce these chances by as much as possible, and unless your air conditioner is working as intended, you run the risk of inhaling mold spores. Humidity levels are related to your respiratory health; they shouldn\u2019t be overlooked as a reason to fix your AC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your AC Needs Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Short cycling isn\u2019t ever a good thing. It\u2019s time to fix your air conditioner and make sure it operates exactly as intended, otherwise, you could run into unexpected health consequences in your home. Call us today and we\u2019ll take a look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Crown Group Ohio<\/strong><\/a> as soon as possible to fix your AC short cycling problems<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your AC isn’t supposed to short cycle – here’s what happens to your air conditioner if short cycling is persistent.<\/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":[39,90],"class_list":["post-911","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-repair","tag-akron"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/911","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=911"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/911\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1360,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/911\/revisions\/1360"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=911"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=911"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}