AC Repair in Redmond, OR: How to Handle 3 Typical Troubles

There can be a few causes why your air conditioning system won’t run: a blown circuit breaker, wrong thermostat settings, a turned off switch or an overflowing condensate drain pan.

Your system won’t turn on when you have a tripped breaker.

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

• Ensure your hands and feet aren’t wet before you check the panel or breakers.
• Locate the breaker labeled “AC” and ensure it’s in the “on” location. If it’s tripped the switch will be in the middle or “off” spot.
• Firmly shift the lever back to the “on” spot. If it instantly triggers again, leave it alone and contact us at 458-206-0216. A fuse that keeps tripping could signal your home has electrical trouble.

If your thermostat isn’t telling your system to run, it won’t turn on.

The first part is ensuring it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioner may not switch on. Or you might have. hot air moving from vents because the furnace is on instead.

If you have a traditional thermostat:

• Put in new batteries if the readout is clear. If the readout is showing jumbled letters, buy a new thermostat.
• Ensure the proper option is on the display. If you can’t update it, override it by dropping the temperature and hitting the “hold” button. This will make your AC start if the configuration is incorrect.
• Attempt to set the thermostat 5 degrees colder than the room’s temperature. Your AC won’t work if the thermostat matches the space’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is set accurately, you should receive cold air promptly.

If you rely on a smart thermostat, such as one produced by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, look at the manufacturer’s website for assistance. If you still can’t get it to work, call us at 458-206-0216 for support.

Your cooling equipment usually has a power-cutting lever near its outside unit. This switch is typically in a metal box hung on your residence. If your equipment has recently been serviced, the switch may have accidentally been left in the “off” position.

Condensate drain pans hold the additional liquid your equipment takes out of the air. This pan can be positioned either below or within your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a blockage or clogged drain, water can become concentrated and trigger a safety feature to turn off your equipment.

If your pan has a PVC pipe or drain, you can get rid of the surplus liquid with a custom pan-cleaning tab. You can get these capsules at a home improvement or hardware store.

If your pan has a pump, find the float switch. If the switch is “up” and there’s water in the pan, you may need to replace the pump. Reach us at 458-206-0216 for help.

If your equipment is running but not providing cold air, its airflow could be congested. Or it could not have enough refrigerant.

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

A dusty filter can create numerous troubles, such as:

• Lower cooling
• Icy refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Inconsistent cooling
• Bigger energy expenses
• Making your system wear out sooner

We suggest changing flat filters monthly, and accordion filters every three months.

If you can’t recall when you last replaced yours, switch off your AC completely and remove the filter. You can locate the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It could also be located in an adjoining filter holder or wall-mounted return air grille.

Tilt the filter up to your light fixture. If you can’t see through it you need to replace it.

Brush, vegetation and sticks can obstruct your condensing system. This could reduce its airflow, lower its energy efficiency and impact your comfort. Here’s a method you can follow to get your equipment running well again.

1. Shut off power completely at the breaker or external switch.
2. Remove greenery rubbish around the equipment. Once you’ve cleared larger debris within a two-foot range, you can use a soft brush or vacuum to slowly remove dust from the unit’s fins. Bent fins can also affect efficiency, so you can attempt to adjust them with a dinner knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to carefully take off dirt on the fins from inside the equipment. Make sure to avoid getting moisture on the fan motor.
4. Put the top back on and turn the power back on.

When cooling equipment doesn’t have sufficient refrigerant, they’ll struggle to remove heat and humidity from your house.

Here are several signs that your equipment is seeping refrigerant:

1. It takes an extended amount of time to cool your space and you’re constantly lowering the thermostat.
2. Air moving through the registers isn’t as cold as it should be.
3. You’re hearing fizzing or gurgling noises when cooling is on.
4. Your evaporator coil is frosted due to having difficulty handling warmth.

Think your system is losing refrigerant? You need a qualified heating and cooling service specialist to fix the leak and refill the proper level of refrigerant in your unit. Contact us at 458-206-0216 for support.

When it feels like you’re not having adequate amounts of cold air, there’s usually a blockage or disconnection somewhere in your AC system.

• The first place is looking at your air filter. Get a new one if it’s dusty.
• Then check the vents are open across your home.
• If you’re still not experiencing ample cold air, you should have your duct system examined by a specialist like Just Komfort Heating & Cooling. Your duct system might need to be repaired or relinked in tricky areas like your attic, basement or crawl space.