It could be several things. duct system leaking meaning air is leaking from the connection points of the sheet metal that distributes the air throughout your home. Or it could be a refrigeration leak that carries the freon from the outdoor condensing unit to the evaporator coil that is on top of your air handler or furnace.
Leaking heater core, debris in the HVAC box, oil leak under hood, etcLeaking heater core, debris in the HVAC box, oil leak under hood, etc
You may need a check valve in the vacuum supply line feeding the HVAC system or you have a vacuum leak in the HVAC system.
Some of the HVAC controls are vacuum operated so, yes a vacuum leak could effect the cooling.
Well, unless you have a basement so deep it reaches to the fires of hell, I'd say you have a heating vent leak. Your money is being wasted heating the basement. A few dollars in locating the HVAC leak and repairing it will save thousands later. Contact an HVAC repairman (Heating/Ventilation & Air Conditioning),
A reputable HVAC service Co. will locate and repair the leak and recharge your system.
Drop it in, connect the ductwork and wiring that`s it. No field piping, leak checking,evacuation or charging.
You may have a vacuum leak or a check valve isn't working in the HVAC system. When there is no vacuum in the system it defaults to defrost. Under load the engine vacuum drops to almost zero. Normally the HVAC system has a vacuum reservoir to maintain operation during this situation, but if there is a leak it cannot hold vacuum.
Yes, you definately can. You could be unsure if you think your gas is leaking so a gas leak detector is very useful. There are many websites that sell them online and they are also available in hardware stores.
You have a vacuum leak in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) system. Inspect the vacuum hoses that operate the HVAC system looking for cracked, pinched or damaged hoses. Also inspect the vacuum reservoir for leaks or damage.
Check for a vacuum leak under the hood, as most HVAC controls are vacuum operated. Listen for a hissing noise. If you have some mechanical expertise, you can spray carburetor cleaner around under the hood and listen for a change in idle speed, this will give you an approximate location to search for a vacuum leak. Once this is fixed, your HVAC should work normally.
Its probably low on coolant,and you may have a leak,call a hvac tech-,it shouldn't cost more then a couple hundred.
Heater Core. The heater core is located inside the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit under the dash. It is out of sight so you can�t see a leak directly. But if the heater core is leaking (or a hose connection to the heater core is leaking), coolant will be seeping out of the bottom of the HVAC unit and dripping on the carpet. Look for stains or wet spots on the bottom of the plastic HVAC case, or on the passenger side floor. How To Find & Fix Coolant Leaks Copy & Paste Link Below http://www.aa1car.com/library/coolant_leaks.htm