AC Repair in Swanton, OH: How to Fix 3 Common Problems

There can be a few reasons why your central AC system won’t cool: a blown circuit breaker, wrong thermostat settings, a turned off switch or an overfull condensate drain pan.

Your AC won’t run when you have an overloaded breaker.

To see if one has blown, go to your house’s main electrical panel. You can locate this gray fixture on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

• Make sure your hands and feet are dry before you work on the panel or breakers.
• Locate the breaker labeled “AC” and confirm it’s in the “on” location. If it’s triggered the breaker will be in the middle or “off” location.
• Steadily shift the lever back to the “on” position. If it instantly triggers again, leave it alone and call us at 419-548-5017. A breaker that keeps turning off might mean your home has an electrical problem.

If your thermostat isn’t signaling your AC to work, it won’t activate.

The main part is checking it’s switched to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioning will probably not turn on. Or you could have. warm air blowing from vents since the heat is on instead.

If you’re using a digital thermostat:

• Put in new batteries if the screen is empty. If the readout is showing garbled numbers, get a new thermostat.
• Make sure the proper program is showing. If you can’t change it, reverse it by dropping the temperature and pressing the “hold” button. This will force your AC to work if scheduling is wrong.
• Test setting the thermostat 5 degrees cooler than the space’s temperature. Your AC won’t start if the thermostat is set the same as the house’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is calibrated properly, you should start getting cold air promptly.

If you’re using a smart thermostat, including ones made by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, look at the manufacturer’s website for help. If it still won’t work, reach us at 419-548-5017 for help.

Your cooling equipment probably has a shut-off device near its outside unit. This lever is typically in a metal box attached to your house. If your air conditioner has recently been repaired, the device may have unintentionally been left in the “off” setting.

Condensate drain pans catch the extra water your AC pulls from the air. This pan can be positioned either below or within your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a blockage or clogged drain, water can accumulate and prompt a safety control to stop your equipment.

If your pan involves a PVC pipe or drain, you can drain the additional liquid with a custom pan-cleaning tab. You can buy these tabs at a home improvement or hardware shop.

If your pan includes a pump, locate the float switch. If the mechanism is “up” and there’s liquid in the pan, you might have to get a new pump. Reach us at 419-548-5017 for help.

If your system is working but not delivering cold air, its airflow may be blocked. Or it might not have sufficient refrigerant.

Your equipment’s airflow can be decreased by a blocked air filter or dusty condenser.

A filthy filter can lead to numerous issues, including:

• Lower cooling
• Frozen refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Inconsistent cooling
• Increased cooling expenses
• Causing your system to stop working sooner

We recommend installing new flat filters monthly, and creased filters every three months.

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

Hold the filter up to the light. If you can’t see any light you should get a new one.

Brush, vegetation and sticks can obstruct your condensing equipment. This may restrict its airflow, impact its energy efficiency and impact your comfort. Here’s a way you can get your unit working well again.

1. Shut off the electrical current completely at the breaker or outside device.
2. Get rid of vegetation rubbish around the air conditioner. Once you’ve cleared all the clutter within a two-foot space, you can use a paint brush or vacuum to gingerly remove dirt from the condenser fins. Deformed fins can also impact capability, so you can attempt to adjust them with a blunt knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to slowly take off dirt on the fins from inside the equipment. Don’t get moisture on the fan motor.
4. Install the top again and turn on the power.

When AC units don’t have ample refrigerant, they’ll struggle to remove heat and humidity from your rooms.

Here are several flags that your equipment is leaking refrigerant:

1. It takes an extended amount of time to refresh your house and you’re regularly lowering the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning blowing through the vents isn’t as cold as it should be.
3. You’re noticing fizzing or bubbling sounds when the AC runs.
4. Your evaporator coil is frozen due to having an issue handling warmth.

Suspect your unit is seeping refrigerant? You need a qualified heating and cooling service professional to take care of the leak and refill the correct measurement of refrigerant in your equipment. Contact us at 419-548-5017 for help.

When it feels like you’re not receiving enough cool air, there’s possibly a blockage or disconnection somewhere in your air conditioning equipment.

• The initial place is examining your air filter. Buy a new one if it’s dusty.
• Then check the ductwork is clear around your rooms.
• If you’re still not experiencing ample chilled air, you should have your ductwork examined by a expert like Northwest Services. Your ducts could need to be repaired or reconnected in tricky spots like your attic, basement or crawl space.