Like every summer, 2010 has brought hail storms which have damaged the coil fins on a number of Twin Cities air conditioning units. This damage can , in some cases, be “Combed” out to put the fins back in their original factory spacing but in more severe cases an insurance claim must be filed and the entire unit replaced.
The folded over fins (from the hail damage) do not allow proper airflow to move through the condensing unit for the necessary heat transfer required to cool your home. Without proper heat transfer , your air conditioner will not produce the necessary BTU’s to cool your home.
Take a quick look at your air conditioner to see if there is hail damage and if so, call a Contractor to get a quote on the necessary repairs.