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How to Diagnose Air Conditioner Problems

How to Diagnose Air Conditioner Problems When you turn on the air conditioner, what happens? Outside Unit Does Inside Unit is Nothing Not Come On Not Coming On Nothing. !! Thermostat Circuit Breaker Check the thermostat to be sure it is set properly. Check the circuit breaker. If it has tripped, flip it back on. If your air conditioner comes back on, all could be well. A power surge could have caused the breaker to trip. If the breaker trips again you should call for service. Safety Switch Most air conditioning systems have a float safety switch that can shut off the system. If you have been experiencing a plumbing issue it can also affect your air conditioning system. Power Switch There is a power switch connected to many air conditioning systems that looks like a light switch. Check the power switch. If there is one, it should be located near the inside unit. Air conditioners are designed to remove moisture from the air in the form of condensation. This water is routed into the plumbing system and if the plumbing backs up the float safety switch can shut down the air conditioner. Door Switch If someone has been looking at the inside unit and has taken the door off the gas furnace or electric handler, there is a chance that the door is not installed properly. Outside unit does not turn on.. If your air conditioner is blowing warm air you should check to see if the outside unit is coming on. If the outside unit is not coming on you should check these things. Disconnect Box This is also known as an external safety switch. It allows the power to the outside unit (condenser) to be turned off. Be sure that the power is turned on to the unit. This is Usually a box that is located on the wall of the house near the air conditioner. Thermostat Wire Check the small low voltage wire that is connected to the AC condensing unit to be sure it is not cut. Inside unit is not turning on. If the inside unit does not come on and the outside unit does, the problem is likely related to the blower motor. Be it a circuit board, capacitor or motor itself. Most people will need to call for service. If both inside and outside units come on but the air is hot... If you turn on your air conditioner and it is not cooling but both the outside and inside units are running, the following needs to be checked: Air Conditioning Filter Has it been a while since you changed your air conditioning filter? If so, a clogged filter could be the source of your problem. Frozen Coil If you have an extremely clogged and dirty AC filter the system will not be able to move enough cool air to satisfy the thermostat. It will run and run causing the coil to freeze which further restricts air flow. If your filter is dirty, change it. You may not be able to get the system to work right away because there may be ice on the evaporator coil. Turn the fan from AUTO to ON as it will help the evaporator coil to thaw. After the system thaws, turn it back on. If the system refreezes, you have other issues. Sources http://Istclassairservice.com/air-condtioner-problems/ http//homehoustulfuoriscom/home-inprovement/heating-and-coolinghow-to-repair-central-air-conditioners htm http://energygow/energysaver/articles/common-air-conditioner-problems NationalPositions Protitable Internet Marketing

How to Diagnose Air Conditioner Problems

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Here are a few tips that can save you time and money regarding your air conditioning and heating equipment. Breaker – If your air conditioner is not working, check the breaker. If the breaker has... been tripped, flip it back on. IF your air conditioner starts working again, you may have saved some money. If the AC equipment stops working because the breaker has tripped again, it is time to call for service. Filter – It is absolutely essential that you keep a clean air conditioning filter. This is the most important thing a homeowner can do to protect the air conditioning equipment. If the filter gets clogged up with dirt, it will not allow for proper air flow. Without air flow, there is no way the home can be cooled efficiently. If you don’t regularly change your air conditioning filters, eventually you will have a dirty evaporator coil. A dirty evaporator coil will lead to an expensive repair if the evaporator coil needs to be removed to be cleaned. Another problem that can be encountered with a clogged air filter is with the heating system. Not only will your heating not operate efficiently, but it can cause the high limit switch to shut off the furnace because it is too hot. If your furnace shuts off, you should check your air filter. If it’s dirty, change it and see if the furnace comes back on. Pets – If you have pets, be sure to change your filters even more often as hair can clog your air conditioning filters really fast. Don’t put your pet’s beds in front of the air conditioning return grill. If you have dogs, take precautions so that they do not chew the low voltage thermostat wire. This is especially true if you have a puppy. If you have male dogs give them a few places to relieve themselves, so they won’t do that on the air conditioning condenser. Shade – Having your outside air conditioning condenser in the shade will help it run more efficiently. Air conditioners move heat. They move heat from the inside of your home to the outside of your home. With the outside shaded, your AC equipment will not have to work as hard. Consider planting a tree to block the afternoon sun. You can also install lattice or something similar. If you do so, be sure it is far enough away from your equipment so you will not block air flow. This also includes planting bushes. Do not plant bushes close to your air conditioning equipment as they too will block the needed air flow. AC condenser – Just as it is important change your air conditioning filter to keep your inside evaporator coil clean, you should also take measures to keep the outside condenser coil clean. During the summer months when the equipment is being used, the condenser coils should be washed once a month or so to keep the system running efficiently. Before you grab a hose and start washing you should let your air conditioning technician show you how the first time. Condensers have different types of fins to disperse the heat. They are easily damaged if they are not properly washed and the repair is extremely expensive. http://1stclassairservice.com/air-conditioning-tips/

How to Diagnose Air Conditioner Problems

How to Diagnose Air Conditioner Problems

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