AC Repair in Eastland, TX: How to Repair 3 Frequent Issues

There can be several explanations why your air conditioner won’t cool: an overloaded circuit breaker, inaccurate thermostat settings, a switched off switch or a full condensate drain pan.

Your air conditioner won’t work when you have a tripped breaker.

To check if one has blown, go to your residence’s main electrical panel. You can spot this metallic device on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

• Ensure your hands and feet are dry before you touch the panel or breakers.
• Find the breaker identified “AC” and make sure it’s in the “on” spot. If it’s triggered the breaker will be in the middle or “off” position.
• Quickly move the breaker back to the “on” spot. If it instantly flips again, don’t reset it and reach us at 254-355-3833. A breaker that keeps turning off may signal your residence has an electrical problem.

If your thermostat isn’t signaling your AC to start, it won’t activate.

The main part is making sure it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioning will probably not turn on. Or you might receive. hot air blowing from vents because the heat is going instead.

If you have a digital thermostat:

• Swap out the batteries if the readout is clear. If the readout is displaying scrambled numbers, replace the thermostat.
• Check the proper setting is displaying. If you can’t alter it, cancel it by dropping the temperature and pushing the “hold” button. This will make your AC start if scheduling is not right.
• Try setting the thermostat 5 degrees cooler than the house’s temperature. Your AC won’t work if the thermostat matches the house’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is set accurately, you should start getting chilled air quickly.

If you have a smart thermostat, including ones manufactured by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, go to the manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting. If you still can’t get it to work, contact us at 254-355-3833 for help.

Your system probably has a shut-off switch near its condenser. This switch is generally in a metal box attached to your home. If your air conditioner has recently been tuned up, the switch may have accidentally been positioned in the “off” setting.

Condensate drain pans catch the extra condensation your system takes out of the air. This pan is located either below or inside your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a clog or clogged drain, water can build up and initiate a safety feature to stop your system.

If your pan has a PVC pipe or drain, you can get rid of the additional water with a custom pan-cleaning tablet. You can get these tabs at a home improvement or hardware store.

If your pan includes a pump, locate the float switch. If the lever is “up” and there’s liquid in the pan, you may need to install a new pump. Call us at 254-355-3833 for help.

If your equipment is working but not providing cold air, its airflow could be clogged. Or it may not have adequate refrigerant.

Your equipment’s airflow can be limited by a plugged air filter or filthy condenser.

A dusty filter can lead to many issues, like:

• Limited airflow
• Icy refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Inconsistent cooling
• Higher energy costs
• Making your system wear out more quickly

We recommend installing new flat filters every four weeks, and accordion filters every three months.

If you aren’t sure when you last changed yours, turn off your unit completely and remove the filter. You can locate the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It may also be situated 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.

Greenery, plants and shrubbery can get in the way of your condensing system. This could reduce its airflow, impact its energy efficiency and affect your comfort. Here’s a way you can get your equipment working smoothly again.

1. Switch off the electrical current completely at the breaker or external lever.
2. Get rid of yard debris around the air conditioner. Once you’ve removed all the clutter within a two-foot radius, you can use a fine-bristled brush or vacuum to gingerly remove dust from the equipment’s fins. Warped fins can also hurt effectiveness, so you can attempt to straighten them with a small knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to carefully clean the fins from inside the equipment. Don’t get liquid on the fan motor.
4. Put the top back on and restore the power.

When cooling units don’t have sufficient refrigerant, they’ll struggle to remove heat and humidity from your home.

Here are several flags that your system is losing refrigerant:

1. It takes an extended amount of time to cool your residence and you’re regularly turning down the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning coming through the vents isn’t as cold as it should be.
3. You’re noticing whistling or bubbling sounds when the air conditioning is on.
4. Your evaporator coil is iced over because it’s having trouble taking on humidity.

Suspect your equipment is losing refrigerant? You need a licensed heating and cooling service expert to repair the leak and refill the right measurement of refrigerant in your unit. Contact us at 254-355-3833 for assistance.

When it feels like you’re not having enough chilled air, there’s potentially a clog or detachment inside your air conditioning system.

• The first step is looking at your air filter. Buy a new one if it’s dirty.
• Then ensure the registers are free across your residence.
• If you’re still not getting adequate chilled air, you should have your ducts checked by a specialist like J & J Air Conditioning. Your ductwork might need to be repaired or hooked up again in tricky spots like your attic, basement or crawl space.