AC Repair in Wyandotte, MI: How to Handle 3 Typical Problems

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

Your AC won’t turn on when you have an overloaded breaker.

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

• Confirm your hands and feet are dry before you work on the panel or breakers.
• Find the breaker identified “AC” and confirm it’s in the “on” spot. If it’s overloaded the switch will be in the middle of the panel or “off” location.
• Firmly shift the switch back to the “on” location. If it immediately trips again, leave it alone and contact us at 734-284-1224. A fuse that keeps tripping could mean your home has an electrical issue.

If your thermostat isn’t signaling your AC to work, it won’t turn on.

The most important step is checking it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioner might not switch on. Or you might receive. warm air coming from vents because the heater is on instead.

If you have a traditional thermostat:

• Replace the batteries if the readout is blank. If the readout is displaying garbled letters, get a new thermostat.
• Ensure the proper option is showing. If you can’t update it, reverse it by decreasing the temperature and pushing the “hold” button. This will make your AC start if the configuration is wrong.
• Attempt to set the thermostat 5 degrees below the space’s temperature. Your AC won’t start if the thermostat is set the same as the house’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is adjusted correctly, you should start getting refreshing air promptly.

If you’re using a smart thermostat, including ones made by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, check the manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting. If you’re still having problems, call us at 734-284-1224 for assistance.

Your AC usually has a power-cutting switch by its outdoor unit. This device is commonly in a metal box hung on your house. If your AC has recently been repaired, the device may have inadvertently been placed in the “off” setting.

Condensate drain pans keep the surplus water your AC removes from the air. This pan can be found either below or in your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a clog or blocked drain, water can build up and initiate a safety setting to stop your equipment.

If your pan involves a PVC pipe or drain, you can get rid of the extra condensation with a special pan-cleaning tablet. You can get these tabs at a home improvement or hardware retailer.

If your pan involves a pump, look for the float switch. If the switch is “up” and there’s moisture in the pan, you might have to install a new pump. Reach us at 734-284-1224 for support.

If your air conditioner is going but not providing cold air, its airflow may be congested. Or it may not have sufficient refrigerant.

Your unit’s airflow can be restricted by a blocked air filter or dusty condenser.

A filthy filter can create countless issues, including:

• Limited airflow
• Frosted refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Uneven cooling
• Increased cooling bills
• Leading your system to wear out faster

We propose replacing flat filters every four weeks, and accordion filters every three months.

If you aren’t sure when you last replaced yours, shut off your AC fully and take out the filter. You can spot the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It might also be situated in an attached filter box or wall-mounted return air grille.

Angle the filter up to your light fixture. If you can’t see through it you need to buy a new filter.

Weeds, plants and bushes can obstruct your condensing equipment. This may reduce its airflow, impact its energy efficiency and impact your comfort. Here’s a way you can get your equipment operating well again.

1. Shut off power totally at the breaker or outdoor switch.
2. Remove greenery waste around the unit. Once you’ve removed all the debris within a two-foot range, you can use a paint brush or vacuum to gingerly remove dirt from the unit’s fins. Crooked fins can also impact effectiveness, so you can attempt to adjust them with a blunt knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to carefully take off dirt on the fins from inside the equipment. Be careful to avoid getting water on the fan motor.
4. Put the top back on and turn on the power.

When air conditioning units don’t have enough refrigerant, they’ll have difficulty removing heat and humidity from your home.

Here are several indications that your system is seeping refrigerant:

1. It takes an extended amount of time to refresh your home and you’re regularly lowering the thermostat.
2. Air moving through the ducts isn’t as cold as it should be.
3. You’re noticing fizzing or bubbling racket when the air conditioning works.
4. Your evaporator coil is icy as a result of having trouble taking on humidity.

Suspect your unit is losing refrigerant? You need a qualified heating and cooling service expert to fix the leak and refill the correct amount of refrigerant in your system. Call us at 734-284-1224 for support.

When it seems like you’re not getting adequate amounts of cold air, there’s possibly a blockage or disconnection somewhere in your cooling unit.

• The beginning step is examining your air filter. Get a new one if it’s dusty.
• Then make sure the vents are free around your residence.
• If you’re still not experiencing ample chilly air, you should have your ducts inspected by a specialist like Gee & Missler Heating & Air Conditioning. Your duct system could need to be repaired or reconnected in hard-to-reach locations like your attic, basement or crawl space.