Air Conditioning Troubleshooting Tips

Ensure that your thermostat is working properly by checking for things like dead batteries. Make sure that your thermostat is set to cool when changing the temperature and set the new temperature lower than the current room temperature to check for functionality. A thermostat can think a room is hotter than it really is if exposed to artificial forms of heat like direct sunlight, lamps, ovens, or other common heat sources throughout your home that can make it harder to provide an accurate cooling reading.

It’s important to remember that your furnace plays a role in the operation of your central AC unit. When you have a dirty or clogged furnace filter, your central AC works harder. A clogged filter can suffocate your AC unit, limiting the air flow through your ducts and decreasing the efficiency of your central AC. This decrease in efficiency can be a major factor in increased energy bills each month. Check you furnace filters regularly and ensure that you are changing them out in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Your air conditioner may not be the problem when you are failing to receive cool air throughout your home, it could be that your vents are inhibiting proper airflow. Check all vents throughout your home to ensure that they are fully open and free from obstructions like furniture, curtains, or debris buildup. You will want to make sure that all supply and return vent grills are open and operational.

You should always make sure that the outside condenser unit is clean and free of leaves or other debris. Buildup on the unit can limit airflow and cause it to work harder, reducing efficiency . You can carefully remove leaves and other debris by hand, or you can schedule a maintenance tune-up with Home Service Plus.

Your home insulation could also be an issue here as cold air is escaping or warm air is coming in too frequently, so make sure to check for drafts around doors and windows. A visit from the Home Energy Squad is an easy way to uncover areas of energy-saving opportunity. Our team can work to install energy-saving materials and perform safety tests on your home’s cooling equipment.

Some air conditioning units are just nosier than others. But if you notice that your AC startup or operation is nosier than usual, it can mean a number of things. The best thing to do is locate where the sound is originating from. Check to see if it is your AC condenser unitor furnace, and then contact an experienced AC technician with HSP. An HSP service technician can give you a better idea of what is causing the noise, where it’s coming from in your home cooling system, and what steps need to be taken to stop it.

Your AC unit may not be operational due a tripped or blown circuit breaker or fuse. Take a quick look at your home’s breaker panel to see if your AC circuit is switched “on”. If not, manually reset the breaker by flipping it to the “on” position and ensure that it stays switched on. You may have a wiring issue if the breaker continues to flip back to the “off” position.