AC Repair in Covington, GA: How to Handle 3 Typical Troubles

There can be a couple of reasons why your AC equipment won’t run: an overloaded circuit breaker, inaccurate thermostat settings, a turned off switch or an overflowing condensate drain pan.

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

To determine if one has tripped, find your home’s main electrical panel. You can locate this gray device on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

• Ensure your hands and feet are dry before you work on the panel or breakers.
• Look for the breaker marked “AC” and confirm it’s in the “on” position. If it’s tripped the breaker will be in the in between or “off” position.
• Quickly move the lever back to the “on” spot. If it immediately flips again, leave it alone and get in touch with us at (770) 462-5319. A breaker that keeps turning off could signal your home has an electrical problem.

If your thermostat isn’t giving a sign to your air conditioner to work, it won’t turn on.

The main point is checking it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioning may not switch on. Or you may receive. hot air moving from vents since the heater is on instead.

If you have a regular thermostat:

• Replace the batteries if the readout is empty. If the readout is showing jumbled numbers, get a new thermostat.
• Make sure the proper setting is displaying. If you can’t alter it, reverse it by lowering the temperature and hitting the “hold” button. This will cause your AC to run if the configuration is incorrect.
• Try setting the thermostat 5 degrees lower than the space’s temperature. Your AC won’t work if the thermostat matches the house’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is calibrated accurately, you should begin getting refreshing air fast.

If you’re using a smart thermostat, such as one made by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, go to the manufacturer’s website for help. If it still won’t work, call us at (770) 462-5319 for assistance.

Your AC typically has a power-cutting lever near its outdoor unit. This device is commonly in a metal box hung on your house. If your equipment has recently been maintained, the switch may have accidentally been put in the “off” setting.

Condensate drain pans hold the surplus water your AC takes out of the air. This pan is located either below or inside your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a blockage or backed up drain, water can accumulate and prompt a safety feature to turn off your unit.

If your pan has a PVC pipe or drain, you can clear the additional condensation with a custom pan-cleaning capsule. You can purchase these tablets at a home improvement or hardware retailer.

If your pan includes a pump, locate the float switch. If the switch is “up” and there’s liquid in the pan, you might have to get a new pump. Reach us at (770) 462-5319 for assistance.

If your air conditioner is working but not delivering cold air, its airflow may be clogged. Or it could not have sufficient refrigerant.

Your equipment’s airflow can be decreased by a blocked air filter or dusty condenser.

A dirty filter can create countless issues, like:

• Limited airflow
• Frozen refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Inconsistent cooling
• Larger electricity costs
• Leading your system to wear out faster

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

If you can’t recall when you last changed yours, switch off your equipment fully and remove the filter. You can locate the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It might also be found in an attached filter case or wall-mounted return air grille.

Hold the filter up to the sunshine. If you can’t see any light you should buy a new filter.

Brush, grass and leaves can get in the way of your condensing unit. This could limit its airflow, make it less energy efficient and impact your comfort. Here’s how you can get your equipment operating well again.

1. Shut off electricity completely at the breaker or outside switch.
2. Get rid of greenery debris around the unit. Once you’ve removed bigger refuse within a two-foot radius, you can use a fine-bristled brush or vacuum to gingerly remove dirt from the equipment’s fins. Bent fins can also hurt capability, so you can attempt to adjust them with a blunt knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to carefully clean the fins from inside the equipment. Don’t get water on the fan motor.
4. Put the top back on and turn the power back on.

When air conditioning equipment doesn’t have sufficient refrigerant, they’ll have difficulty removing heat and humidity from your residence.

Here are several indications that your system is seeping refrigerant:

1. It takes a long time to lower the temperature in your rooms and you’re constantly lowering the thermostat.
2. Air coming through the ducts isn’t as chilly as it should be.
3. You’re experiencing hissing or gurgling sounds when the air conditioning is on.
4. Your evaporator coil is frozen because it’s having an issue taking on warmth.

Think your equipment is leaking refrigerant? You need a certified heating and cooling service specialist to take care of the leak and refill the proper measurement of refrigerant in your unit. Contact us at (770) 462-5319 for help.

When it seems like you’re not having adequate amounts of cold air, there’s usually an obstruction or disconnection within your AC system.

• The first stage is looking at your air filter. Get a new one if it’s filthy.
• Then check the vents are clear throughout your rooms.
• If you’re still not experiencing sufficient chilled air, you should have your ductwork examined by a expert like Covington Air Systems. Your ductwork could need to be repaired or relinked in tricky spots like your attic, basement or crawl space.