AC Repair in Macon, GA: How to Fix 3 Common Problems

There can be several causes why your air conditioner won’t run: a tripped circuit breaker, inaccurate thermostat settings, a turned off switch or an overflowing condensate drain pan.

Your system won’t work when you have a tripped breaker.

To check if one has tripped, go to your residence’s main electrical panel. You can find this metallic box 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.
• Find the breaker identified “AC” and ensure it’s in the “on” position. If it’s tripped the lever will be in the middle or “off” spot.
• Steadily shift the lever back to the “on” spot. If it immediately flips again, don’t reset it and call us at 478-202-3170. A breaker that keeps turning off may indicate your home has an electrical issue.

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

The key point is making sure it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioner may not start running. Or you might receive. hot air moving from vents since the heater is going instead.

If you’re using a traditional thermostat:

• Replace the batteries if the monitor is clear. If the readout is showing jumbled characters, replace the thermostat.
• Check the proper program is displaying. If you can’t change it, override it by dropping the temperature and hitting the “hold” button. This will force your AC to work if the configuration is not right.
• Try setting the thermostat 5 degrees lower than the room’s temperature. Your AC won’t work if the thermostat matches the space’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is set accurately, you should receive chilled air promptly.

If you’re using a smart thermostat, such as one manufactured by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, go to the manufacturer’s website for assistance. If it still won’t work, call us at 478-202-3170 for help.

Your system probably has a shut-off device near its condenser. This switch is typically in a metal box hung on your residence. If your air conditioner has recently been serviced, the switch may have unintentionally been left in the “off” position.

Condensate drain pans hold the additional liquid your equipment removes from the air. This pan can be found either below or inside your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a clog or backed up drain, water can become concentrated and trigger a safety control to stop your unit.

If your pan includes a PVC pipe or drain, you can get rid of the additional water with a formulated pan-cleaning capsule. You can purchase these tabs at a home improvement or hardware store.

If your pan involves a pump, locate the float switch. If the switch is “up” and there’s water in the pan, you may need to get a new pump. Contact us at 478-202-3170 for support.

If your AC is running but not providing cold air, its airflow could be congested. Or it may not have sufficient refrigerant.

Your system’s airflow can be decreased by a blocked air filter or dirty condenser.

A dirty filter can lead to a lot of troubles, such as:

• Limited cooling
• Frosted refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Intermittent cooling
• Higher electricity expenses
• Making your system stop working sooner

We propose changing flat filters every four weeks, and creased filters every three months.

If you aren’t sure when you last installed a new one, turn off your system fully and pull out the filter. You can locate the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It might also be found in a connected filter case or wall-mounted return air grille.

Hold the filter up to the sunshine. If you see a lot of dust you need to get a new one.

Weeds, grass and sticks can obstruct your condensing unit. This can restrict its airflow, lower its energy efficiency and impact your comfort. Here’s how you can get your system operating well again.

1. Turn off the electrical current completely at the breaker or outside lever.
2. Clear plant rubbish around the unit. Once you’ve gotten rid of larger debris within a two-foot area, you can use a soft brush or vacuum to gingerly remove dust from the unit’s fins. Crooked fins can also impact performance, so you can attempt to correct them with a dinner knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to carefully clean the fins from inside the system. Be careful to avoid getting water on the fan motor.
4. Replace the top and turn the power back on.

When cooling equipment doesn’t have enough refrigerant, they’ll struggle to remove heat and humidity from the air.

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

1. It takes a long time to cool your rooms and you’re continually turning down the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning coming through the ducts isn’t as cold as it should be.
3. You’re noticing hissing or gurgling sounds when the air conditioning works.
4. Your evaporator coil is frozen as a result of having trouble taking on heat.

Think your system is losing refrigerant? You need a qualified heating and cooling service professional to fix the leak and restore the right measurement of refrigerant in your equipment. Contact us at 478-202-3170 for support.

When it appears like you’re not receiving adequate amounts of cold air, there’s possibly a clog or detachment inside your air conditioning unit.

• The beginning place is looking at your air filter. Buy a new one if it’s soiled.
• Then make sure the vents are clear across your home.
• If you’re still not experiencing adequate chilly air, you should have your ductwork checked by a professional like Air Temperature Control. Your duct system may need to be serviced or reconnected in tricky locations like your attic, basement or crawl space.