When it is Summer in full swing, there is no time for a homeowner or commercial space owner to go for a central air conditioning repair in Staten Island. This is going to cost you money and at the same time, invite a lot of inconvenience as well. The troubling signs might have been around for some time, but most of the time they were ignored. The first trouble sign is when the air conditioner is not turning on. The reasons for the same needs to be explored at the earliest to prevent everything going out of control.
Why is the air conditioner not turning on?
Following are the reasons why the ac unit might not be working or not turning on:
The thermostat settings might not be right
The thermostat settings need to be set at cool. The temperature that you desire on the thermostat should be lower than that of the current room temperature. You need to check whether the fan is set to ‘auto’ or ‘on’. If the fan is on ‘auto’ then the fan will only run when the ac unit is cooling the air. If the fan is ‘on’ then it will tell the fan to run continuously even if the ac is not cooling the air.
Take a look at the circuit breaker panel of your home
Central air conditioning operation draws power from through the electrical circuits. In case there is a power surge, then it can trip the circuit breaker which would stop the electricity from flowing through the circuit. This would cause the ac from turning on. Resetting the circuit breaker will turn the ac to operational mode again.
Check the air filters
Not known to many, but the dirty air filters can be responsible too for the ac not turning on. Clogged or dirty air filters can restrict the airflow which might cause overheating of the unit and bringing it to a halt. If the air filters have not been cleaned or replaced once in the last three months, then it might be time to take a look at the same and get them replaced.
Check the unit’s power switches
There are two power switches powering the central ac unit. One powers the indoor unit, while the other powers the outdoor one. Both the switches should be ‘on’ for the ac to work.
Look for blockage from plants and debris
The outdoor unit is often neglected which tends to build up blockage from loose leaves, dirt, and debris. This blockage can restrict the airflow, thereby putting pressure on the unit to work hard. This can lead to a breakdown much earlier.
All these reasons might be why the ac is not turning on. However, you can try resetting the unit too or else, rely on a technician for central air conditioning repair in Queens to get the unit back in shape.
Simone Arnica is the certified and more than 35 years experienced HVAC expert from Arnica Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. suggesting maintenance tips for the HVAC system to protect it from early damage, unwanted maintenance cost and also to save on energy cost. Follow the blog to learn how it can be done easily.
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