AC Repair in Troy, OH: How to Handle 3 Common Issues

There can be a couple of reasons why your AC unit won’t run: an overloaded circuit breaker, wrong thermostat settings, a switched off switch or an overfull condensate drain pan.

Your cooling won’t start when you have a tripped breaker.

To check if one has blown, locate your residence’s main electrical panel. You can locate this metallic fixture on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

• Ensure your hands and feet are free of moisture before you check the panel or breakers.
• Locate the breaker marked “AC” and make sure it’s in the “on” position. If it’s overloaded the switch will be in the middle or “off” position.
• Quickly transfer the lever back to the “on” spot. If it immediately flips again, don’t reset it and contact us at 937-558-9478. A fuse that keeps turning off could mean your home has an electrical issue.

If your thermostat isn’t giving a sign to your system to work, it won’t turn on.

The most important step is checking it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your AC will probably not start running. Or you might have. heated air blowing from vents because the heater is running instead.

If you have a traditional thermostat:

• Replace the batteries if the monitor is blank. If the monitor is displaying jumbled characters, get a new thermostat.
• Make sure the proper program is displaying. If you can’t alter it, reverse it by dropping the temperature and pushing the “hold” button. This will make your AC start if programming is wrong.
• Test setting the thermostat 5 degrees lower than the room’s temperature. Your AC won’t cool if the thermostat is set the same as the space’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is adjusted correctly, you should begin getting cool air quickly.

If you have a smart thermostat, including ones produced by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, go to the manufacturer’s website for help. If it still won’t work, contact us at 937-558-9478 for help.

Your cooling equipment typically has a shut-off lever by its outside unit. This switch is commonly in a metal box attached to your house. If your air conditioner has recently been tuned up, the lever may have accidentally been left in the “off” position.

Condensate drain pans hold the surplus condensation your AC takes out of the air. This pan can be situated either beneath or in your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a clog or blocked drain, water can accumulate and prompt a safety control to switch off your unit.

If your pan has a PVC pipe or drain, you can get rid of the additional condensation with a special pan-cleaning tab. You can buy these tablets at a home improvement or hardware retailer.

If your pan has a pump, find the float switch. If the lever is “up” and there’s water in the pan, you might have to replace the pump. Contact us at 937-558-9478 for help.

If your AC is going but not delivering cold air, its airflow could be clogged. Or it could not have sufficient refrigerant.

Your unit’s airflow can be limited by a blocked air filter or dirty condenser.

A dirty filter can create numerous problems, including:

• Lower airflow
• Frosted refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Inconsistent cooling
• Larger cooling costs
• Causing your system to break down sooner

We propose changing flat filters once a month, and creased filters every three months.

If you can’t recall when you last replaced yours, switch off your equipment totally and pull out the filter. You can locate the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It might also be located in an adjoining filter case or wall-mounted return air grille.

Tilt the filter up to the sunshine. If you can’t see through it you should replace it.

Brush, plants and shrubbery can get in the way of your condensing unit. This could restrict its airflow, impact its energy efficiency and impact your comfort. Here’s a way you can get your unit working well again.

1. Switch off the electrical current fully at the breaker or external switch.
2. Get rid of plant rubbish around the AC. Once you’ve cleared all the refuse within a two-foot radius, you can use a soft brush or vacuum to carefully clean the unit’s fins. Warped fins can also impact capability, so you can attempt to straighten them with a small knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to gingerly take off dirt on the fins from inside the unit. Don’t get liquid on the fan motor.
4. Put the top back on and turn the power back on.

When air conditioning systems don’t have adequate refrigerant, they’ll have difficulty removing heat and humidity from the air.

Here are a couple of signs that your unit is losing refrigerant:

1. It takes too long to lower the temperature in your rooms and you’re continually decreasing the temperature on the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning coming through the ducts isn’t as chilled as it should be.
3. You’re experiencing hissing or bubbling sounds when the AC runs.
4. Your evaporator coil is frosty because it’s having difficulty absorbing heat.

Think your system is leaking refrigerant? You need a qualified heating and cooling service professional to repair the leak and refill the correct measurement of refrigerant in your unit. Call us at 937-558-9478 for help.

When it seems like you’re not receiving enough cool air, there’s possibly a blockage or disconnection within your cooling unit.

• The beginning place is checking your air filter. Replace it if it’s filthy.
• Then make sure the registers are clear across your house.
• If you’re still not getting sufficient cold air, you should have your duct system checked by a professional like Edington Heating & Cooling Inc. Your ductwork could need to be repaired or reconnected in hard-to-reach areas like your attic, basement or crawl space.