We know having your air conditioner go out and needing repair is a very frustrating event. We are help you troubleshoot air condition repair and provide with you suppliers to help you diagnose the problem for free. We will go over an easy strategy to get your air conditioner fixed and back up and running.
First, let’s look at the most common problems and solutions
No Cool Air
If no cool air is coming out, you will need to do the following:
- Shut off all power to the unit
- Remove any dirt and foliage around the ac unit
- Take off any protective cover off the fins of the condenser
- Hose down the fins and the inside walls of the unit (Most common solution)
- Reset the power and test
If all of the steps fail, you might just need to have your refrigerant recharged.
Does not even power on
If your central air unit does not even power up, make sure the thermostat is set to cool and the inside temperature below the room temperature. Check your electrical panel for any breaker switches that are not in the right position. Go ahead also and do a break reset anyways to be sure. Lastly, you can remove the thermostat and reapply the wire connecting to the Y connector.
Temp in room goes up and down
If the room temperature goes up and down greater than 4 degrees Fahrenheit than you might have an air conditioner pump that is not cycling properly. You will to adjust the heat anticipator by removing the thermostat and adjusting a small lever to be set closer to the “longer” market until you get the stabilized temperature you want.
Temp in room gets really cold
This usually means that there is something wrong with the thermostat and that is not calibrated properly. Consider replacing the batteries if it is a digital one or even buying another thermostat.
The best way to handle any air condition issue is to call up a few suppliers and ask for free consultation over the phone. It is amazing how much people will help you troubleshoot the problem for simple issues. If you have completed the steps above for your problem and still need help be sure to shop around and find the lowest price. Then find a local air condition repair service to price match or even beat the price.