AC Repair in Circleville, OH: How to Handle 3 Typical Problems

There can be several explanations why your AC equipment won’t cool: a triggered circuit breaker, wrong thermostat settings, a shut off switch or a full condensate drain pan.

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

To check if one has tripped, go to your home’s main electrical panel. You can find this gray box on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

• Confirm your hands and feet aren’t wet before you touch the panel or breakers.
• Locate the breaker labeled “AC” and ensure it’s in the “on” spot. If it’s tripped the lever will be in the in between or “off” position.
• Quickly move the breaker back to the “on” position. If it instantly trips again, don’t touch it and reach us at 740-474-5940. A switch that keeps tripping might signal your residence has electrical trouble.

If your thermostat isn’t signaling your air conditioner to start, it won’t turn on.

The main part is ensuring it’s on “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioning may not switch on. Or you could get. heated air blowing from vents since the furnace is on instead.

If you rely on a traditional thermostat:

• Replace the batteries if the screen is blank. If the monitor is displaying scrambled letters, buy a new thermostat.
• Check the proper mode is on the display. If you can’t update it, cancel it by decreasing the temperature and pressing the “hold” button. This will make your AC start if programming is incorrect.
• Try setting the thermostat 5 degrees colder than the room’s temperature. Your AC won’t cool if the thermostat matches the space’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is adjusted properly, you should receive cold air quickly.

If you’re using a smart thermostat, such as one made by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, look at the manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting. If you still can’t get it to work, call us at 740-474-5940 for support.

Your system probably has a shut-down lever near its condenser. This lever is generally in a metal box mounted on your residence. If your AC has recently been repaired, the device may have unintentionally been placed in the “off” position.

Condensate drain pans hold the surplus liquid your AC takes out of the air. This pan can be positioned either below or within your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a clog or clogged drain, water can build up and trigger a safety feature to switch off your unit.

If your pan has a PVC pipe or drain, you can drain the surplus water with a custom pan-cleaning tab. You can purchase these capsules at a home improvement or hardware shop.

If your pan includes a pump, locate the float switch. If the lever is “up” and there’s water in the pan, you could need to install a new pump. Reach us at 740-474-5940 for support.

If your equipment is going but not cooling, its airflow might be blocked. Or it could not have enough refrigerant.

Your system’s airflow can be limited by a plugged air filter or dusty condenser.

A filthy filter can lead to a lot of problems, such as:

• Limited cooling
• Frozen refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Inconsistent cooling
• Higher electricity expenses
• Leading your system to stop working more quickly

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

If you can’t remember when you last installed a new one, switch off your system fully and remove the filter. You can find the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It could also be located in an attached filter box or wall-mounted return air grille.

Tilt the filter up to your light fixture. If you see a lot of dust you should replace it.

Greenery, plants and sticks can get in the way of your condensing system. This may reduce its airflow, impact its energy efficiency and change your comfort. Here’s a way you can get your system running well again.

1. Shut off electricity completely at the breaker or outside device.
2. Remove greenery debris around the air conditioner. Once you’ve cleared larger refuse within a two-foot area, you can use a paint brush or vacuum to slowly clean the equipment’s fins. Warped fins can also impact efficiency, so you can attempt to straighten them with a dinner knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to slowly take off dirt on the fins from inside the equipment. Don’t get liquid on the fan motor.
4. Replace the top and turn on the power.

When cooling systems don’t have adequate refrigerant, they’ll have to work much harder to remove heat and humidity from your house.

Here are a couple of flags that your system is leaking refrigerant:

1. It takes too long to cool your residence and you’re regularly turning down the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning blowing through the vents isn’t as cold as it should be.
3. You’re hearing hissing or burbling sounds when the AC runs.
4. Your evaporator coil is frosty due to having difficulty absorbing warmth.

Think your unit is losing refrigerant? You need a certified heating and cooling service specialist to fix the leak and replenish the correct amount of refrigerant in your equipment. Reach us at 740-474-5940 for assistance.

When it feels like you’re not receiving ample amounts of chilled air, there’s probably a blockage or separation within your air conditioning system.

• The first step is looking at your air filter. Buy a new one if it’s soiled.
• Then check the registers are open across your rooms.
• If you’re still not receiving sufficient chilled air, you should have your ductwork examined by a specialist like Stephen Hurst Pack Heating and Cooling. Your ducts could need to be fixed or hooked up again in hard-to-reach spots like your attic, basement or crawl space.