AC Repair in Goshen, OH: How to Fix 3 Typical Problems

There can be several reasons why your AC unit won’t start: a blown circuit breaker, incorrect thermostat settings, a switched off switch or an overfull condensate drain pan.

Your air conditioner won’t work when you have an overloaded breaker.

To find out if one has gotten overloaded, locate your house’s main electrical panel. You can find this silver device on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

• Make sure your hands and feet are free of moisture before you check the panel or breakers.
• Locate the breaker marked “AC” and ensure it’s in the “on” location. If it’s tripped the switch will be in the middle of the panel or “off” spot.
• Quickly shift the switch back to the “on” location. If it instantaneously trips again, don’t reset it and contact us at 513-392-4969. A fuse that keeps tripping might signal your home has electrical trouble.

If your thermostat isn’t telling your AC to start, it won’t switch on.

The first point is ensuring it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your AC may not turn on. Or you might have. heated air blowing from vents being the heater is going instead.

If you have a regular thermostat:

• Replace the batteries if the readout is empty. If the screen is showing garbled numbers, get a new thermostat.
• Make sure the correct setting is on the display. If you can’t update it, override it by dropping the temperature and pressing the “hold” button. This will force your AC to work if scheduling is wrong.
• Attempt to set the thermostat 5 degrees lower than the space’s temperature. Your AC won’t cool if the thermostat is set the same as the room’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is adjusted properly, you should begin getting chilled air quickly.

If you have a smart thermostat, like one made by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, check the manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting. If it still won’t work, reach us at 513-392-4969 for assistance.

Your system typically has a shut-off device around its outside unit. This lever is commonly in a metal box hung on your house. If your equipment has recently been worked on, the lever may have inadvertently been left in the “off” location.

Condensate drain pans catch the additional water your AC pulls from the air. This pan can be found either under or within your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a clog or blocked drain, water can become concentrated and initiate a safety setting to switch off your air conditioner.

If your pan includes a PVC pipe or drain, you can get rid of the extra liquid with a special pan-cleaning capsule. You can get these tabs at a home improvement or hardware store.

If your pan involves a pump, find the float switch. If the lever is “up” and there’s moisture in the pan, you could need to replace the pump. Call us at 513-392-4969 for help.

If your equipment is running but not cooling, its airflow could be clogged. Or it could not have adequate refrigerant.

Your system’s airflow can be reduced by a plugged air filter or filthy condenser.

A filthy filter can create many problems, including:

• Reduced airflow
• Frozen refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Uneven cooling
• Bigger electricity bills
• Leading your system to wear out more quickly

We recommend changing flat filters every four weeks, and creased filters every three months.

If you aren’t sure when you last changed yours, turn off your unit completely and take out the filter. You can spot the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It could also be found in an adjoining filter holder or wall-mounted return air grille.

Tilt the filter up to the sunshine. If you see a lot of dust you need to replace it.

Greenery, plants and leaves can obstruct your condensing unit. This may reduce its airflow, lower its energy efficiency and impact your comfort. Here’s how you can get your equipment working well again.

1. Switch off electricity completely at the breaker or outside device.
2. Clear yard debris around the unit. Once you’ve gotten rid of larger debris within a two-foot area, you can use a soft brush or vacuum to carefully remove dust from the condenser fins. Misshapen fins can also hurt efficiency, so you can attempt to reshape them with a dinner knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to gingerly remove gunk off the fins from inside the system. Be careful to avoid getting liquid on the fan motor.
4. Put the top back on and restore the power.

When air conditioning equipment doesn’t have adequate refrigerant, they’ll have to work much harder to remove heat and humidity from your home.

Here are a few indications that your unit is losing refrigerant:

1. It takes a long time to cool your house and you’re continually decreasing the temperature on the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning coming through the ducts isn’t as chilled as it should be.
3. You’re noticing fizzing or bubbling sounds when the AC is on.
4. Your evaporator coil is icy on account of having trouble absorbing humidity.

Worried your system is seeping refrigerant? You need a qualified heating and cooling service expert to repair the leak and restore the right measurement of refrigerant in your system. Reach us at 513-392-4969 for help.

When it seems like you’re not getting enough chilled air, there’s possibly an obstruction or separation somewhere in your cooling unit.

• The initial stage is checking your air filter. Buy a new one if it’s dusty.
• Then make sure the ductwork is clear throughout your rooms.
• If you’re still not receiving ample cold air, you should have your ducts inspected by a expert like Just Right Heating and Cooling. Your ducts may need to be fixed or relinked in hard-to-reach spots like your attic, basement or crawl space.