Q: AC blowing hot air.
My AC is blowing hot air.
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Hello! A malfunctioning air conditioning system can be caused by several scenarios. A simple fuse can be the culprit, as well as a broken drive belt. I don’t have much information from you, so I will recommend you have a certified technician, like the ones at YourMechanic, take a look at your air conditioning unit.
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