AC Repair in Tucker, GA: How to Repair 3 Typical Problems

There can be several causes why your air conditioner won’t work: an overloaded circuit breaker, wrong thermostat settings, a shut off switch or an overfull condensate drain pan.

Your air conditioning won’t work when you have a blown breaker.

To determine if one has blown, find your house’s main electrical panel. You can locate this silver box on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

• Make sure your hands and feet are free of moisture before you work on the panel or breakers.
• Find the breaker marked “AC” and make sure it’s in the “on” position. If it’s tripped the breaker will be in the in between or “off” location.
• Quickly transfer the breaker back to the “on” location. If it instantly trips again, don’t reset it and contact us at 770-450-1539. A switch that keeps turning off might indicate your home has electrical trouble.

If your thermostat isn’t telling your equipment to run, it won’t turn on.

The key point is checking it’s on “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your AC will probably not switch on. Or you could receive. heated air coming from vents because the furnace is running instead.

If you rely on a digital thermostat:

• Put in new batteries if the screen is blank. If the screen is showing scrambled characters, replace the thermostat.
• Check the proper mode is showing. If you can’t change it, reverse it by lowering the temperature and pressing the “hold” button. This will make your AC start if scheduling is wrong.
• Attempt to set the thermostat 5 degrees cooler than the house’s temperature. Your AC won’t start if the thermostat is identical to the room’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is adjusted accurately, you should receive cold air fast.

If you have a smart thermostat, such as one manufactured by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, check the manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting. If it still won’t work, reach us at 770-450-1539 for help.

Your cooling equipment probably has a shut-down device by its outdoor unit. This device is commonly in a metal box hung on your house. If your equipment has recently been serviced, the device may have accidentally been put in the “off” location.

Condensate drain pans hold the additional water your system takes out of the air. This pan can be positioned either under or within your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a clog or blocked drain, water can become concentrated and trigger a safety setting to turn off your system.

If your pan has a PVC pipe or drain, you can clear the additional condensation with a special pan-cleaning tab. You can purchase these capsules at a home improvement or hardware shop.

If your pan involves a pump, find 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 770-450-1539 for help.

If your equipment is going but not delivering cold air, its airflow might be obstructed. Or it might not have adequate refrigerant.

Your unit’s airflow can be reduced by a clogged air filter or filthy condenser.

A dusty filter can lead to a lot of problems, including:

• Lower comfort
• Frozen refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Uneven cooling
• Larger electricity costs
• Causing your system to break down faster

We propose installing new flat filters every four weeks, and pleated filters every three months.

If you aren’t sure when you last changed yours, switch off your AC completely and pull out the filter. You can spot the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It might also be situated in a connected filter box or wall-mounted return air grille.

Tilt the filter up to the sunshine. If you can’t see any light you need to replace it.

Greenery, grass and leaves can obstruct your condensing unit. This could limit its airflow, impact its energy efficiency and change your comfort. Here’s a method you can follow to get your unit running smoothly again.

1. Shut off power completely at the breaker or outside lever.
2. Clear vegetation waste around the air conditioner. Once you’ve cleared larger refuse within a two-foot radius, you can use a fine-bristled brush or vacuum to gingerly remove dirt from the condenser fins. Warped fins can also impact performance, so you can attempt to adjust them with a small knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to slowly remove gunk off the fins from inside the unit. Be careful to avoid getting liquid on the fan motor.
4. Install the top again and restore the power.

When cooling equipment doesn’t have ample refrigerant, they’ll have difficulty removing heat and humidity from your residence.

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

1. It takes an extended amount of time to refresh your house and you’re constantly lowering the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning blowing through the ducts isn’t as chilly as it should be.
3. You’re hearing whistling or bubbling noises when the AC is on.
4. Your evaporator coil is frozen on account of having trouble absorbing humidity.

Think your system is seeping refrigerant? You need a certified heating and cooling service specialist to repair the leak and restore the right measurement of refrigerant in your unit. Get in touch with us at 770-450-1539 for help.

When it seems like you’re not receiving adequate amounts of cold air, there’s possibly a blockage or disconnection somewhere in your AC unit.

• The first stage is examining your air filter. Replace it if it’s soiled.
• Then make sure the vents are clear across your home.
• If you’re still not experiencing enough chilled air, you should have your ductwork checked by a professional like ACS Heating and Air Conditioning. Your ductwork might need to be serviced or relinked in hard-to-reach spots like your attic, basement or crawl space.