Guide for How to Troubleshoot Home Air Conditioning
Air conditioning problems can be quite costly mainly due to the hourly rate that repairmen charge. If you know a few basic steps, you can track down some of the issues before calling for help. This will save valuable time for the servicer in determining what is wrong, which will result in a lower bill for you. Does this Spark an idea?
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Check the circuit breaker if the the air conditioning doesn't come on at all. If the breaker has been flipped, switch it back on. If the breaker is fine, look for wiring issues around the unit. Call an electrician to service the issue.
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Turn the air conditioning off at the thermostat and turn the fan to the on position. Listen to see if it is running, and feel the vents to see if air is coming out. If there is air, then the blower motor and fan are fine. If you do not feel any air, call a repairman to replace the blower.
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Make sure all vents are open. Check the air return filters to see if they need replacing. Blocked vents and returns can cause the system to freeze up because there isn't sufficient air flow. After fixing them, allow the blower to run in the on position without the air. This will thaw out the system. After about half an hour, switch the blower back to auto and turn the system back on.
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Go into the attic or wherever your duct work is to check for leaks. Look for tears, holes or loose seams in the duct. Use metal duct work tape to seal up any leaks that you find. Apply the tape in overlapping strips. Start several inches to the left or right of the break, and work your way across to the other side.
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Call a repairman to check the freon level in the unit if you have adjusted the vents and there is still no cold air. Low freon levels will also cause the system to freeze up. This is usually caused by a leak, and the repair can be costly.
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