A clogged air filter can obstruct airflow and result in a variety of issues. When your air conditioner cycles briefly on and off again without finishing a full cooling cycle, this is referred to as short cycling. Your air conditioner must work harder when filters are clogged, increasing energy costs and irregularly cooling your home. It might even make your air conditioner stop functioning. You can prevent future issues by routinely cleaning or replacing your air filter, or you can do routine maintenance and save money and stress.

Large problems could also be caused by a burned-out condenser motor. Despite being a relatively simple component, if the fan motor in your air conditioner breaks down, your home won't stay cool. Because of how hard the fan works, it experiences significant wear and tear, which can result in a burned-out motor. A malfunctioning motor can be indicated by intermittently running fans, slowly rotating fan blades or a fan that won't turn. You should make a call to an HVAC technician at this point. Regular maintenance and a reduction in dirt and dust in and around your system can stop AC fan motor burnouts.

Installing central air conditioning typically costs $5,651 on average, with installation costs ranging from $3,800 for smaller systems to $7,500 for larger or more advanced systems. However, a number of factors, such as the type of unit you buy, its size and energy efficiency, and the design/structure of your home, have a significant impact on the cost. You should consult an expert to get the best system for your home.

Learning about typical sources of pollution and avoiding adding pollutants when you can are important steps in maintaining clean indoor air. Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, can accumulate in your home through earthen cracks and cause health issues like lung cancer. Home test kits provide a quick way to determine whether your home has dangerously high radon levels. Also, secondhand smoke should be eliminated. Anyone exposed might be more at risk. Additionally harmful to one's health is third-hand smoke, which can be found on absorbent materials like clothing or furniture. Some cleaning supplies contain dangerous chemicals that could linger in your air, like:

• air fresheners and glass cleaners
• cleaning sprays with bleach
• You can keep your home clean by using safer, nontoxic cleaning supplies instead of the excessive pollutants some common cleaning supplies contain.