{"id":1536,"date":"2020-05-11T11:00:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T15:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redrockmechanical.net\/blog\/?p=1536"},"modified":"2020-05-07T10:52:23","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T14:52:23","slug":"ac-troubleshooting-before-calling-emergency-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redrockmechanical.net\/blog\/ac-troubleshooting-before-calling-emergency-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Troubleshooting Before Calling for an Emergency Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"tools-on-ac-unit\"This summer you don\u2019t want to face a broken air conditioning system and a scramble to get emergency help out to fix it. We are happy to provide you with emergency air conditioning repair in Burlington, VT<\/a> whenever you need it\u2014it\u2019s a big part of our job. But we\u2019re aware that most homeowners only want to resort to 24-hour emergency services when it\u2019s absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n

So in this post, we\u2019re going to look at a few standard troubleshooting checks and steps to take when you have a major air conditioning problem. In some situations, what seems like a malfunctioning air conditioner is only a minor issue you can correct yourself without needing tools or training. (Please don\u2019t attempt any \u201ctroubleshooting\u201d that involves using a tool kit or opening up the air conditioner\u2019s cabinets!) Below we\u2019ve listed what you can do about a broken air conditioner before calling for repairs.<\/p>\n

Check the electrical panel<\/h3>\n

If the problem you\u2019re having with the AC is that it won\u2019t come on at all\u2014no fans, no compressor, nothing\u2014then the first check we recommend you make is for a tripped circuit breaker in your home\u2019s electrical panel. The air conditioner\u2019s motors draw on large amounts of electricity, and this may at times cause a surge that trips the breaker to the air conditioner and cuts off voltage. If you reset a breaker, only to have it trip again when the AC runs, it\u2019s probably a more serious electrical problem.<\/p>\n

Check the thermostat<\/h3>\n

When the air conditioner isn\u2019t keeping the house cool enough or it\u2019s turning off when it shouldn\u2019t, the issue may often be as simple as mistaken settings on a programmable thermostat. This can happen at the start of the cooling season when people are not yet used to setting the thermostat for the heat. Or someone else in the house may have adjusted the settings by mistake.<\/p>\n

Replace a clogged air filter<\/h3>\n

This simple step can fix numerous problems with an AC. It\u2019s one of the most frequent causes of minor air conditioner malfunctions. A clogged filter can lower comfort, cut off airflow through the vents, or even cause the blower fan motor to overload and trip the circuit breaker. Put in a clean filter and see if this improves the situation. (And remember to make changes regularly in the future, every 1 to 3 months.)<\/p>\n

Clear the area around the condenser<\/h3>\n

The condenser is the outdoor cabinet of the air conditioner, which is where the unit expels the heat removed from indoors. If the unit is blocked with leaves, branches, or other debris, it can\u2019t properly cool the house and may lead to overheating. Trim any branches, sweep up leaves, and clean off the grill of the unit if it\u2019s dirty.<\/p>\n

Call the professionals<\/h3>\n

Still have an under-performing or non-performing air conditioner? Now it\u2019s time to call us to have it fixed. We\u2019ll diagnose the problem and provide the remedy so you can go back to enjoying a comfortable house.<\/p>\n

Red Rock Mechanical, LLC serves Northwest Vermont and Northeast New York. Call us for 24\/7 emergency repair service.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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