Air conditioners, as with any device, may occasionally malfunction or even break down. This unpleasant situation usually happens suddenly and pushes us to find solutions. You shouldn’t rush trying to repair your device on your own because it may worsen the condition of an air conditioner, and it’ll become unserviceable. But what to do when AC doesn't work? Maybe a problem is not so critical, and you can fix it even without professional technical skills. Here are some tips on how to handle some issues with your unit:
● Check the power supply. It’s one of those apparent solutions that people often overlook. There is always the possibility that you forgot to plug equipment back in after unplugging it once. You can also check the circuit breaker. Perhaps it trips, cutting off AC power. Just turn it back on then.
● Adjust the thermostat settings. Set it to “cool” mode, making the temperature cooler than the current room temperature. Checking its batteries can be helpful as well.
● Inspect air filters. They may be covered with dirt, dust, or other air pollutants, which can cause the central AC to not work. Ideally, you should clean or change air filters every 1-3 months.
● Check out vents or airflow issues. Vents cannot work correctly if they are blocked by furniture or other home items. Look for the same problems for outdoor vents to ensure that nothing outside has fallen into them.
● Examine for ice on coils. The appearance of ice buildup can cause an air conditioner not to work. Just unplug your device and wait until all the ice melts. After that, it could be better to call a specialist to determine why the ice was formed. There may be some serious breakdowns causing ice to form.
● Reset the AC device. As with computers or laptops, when they freeze, it may be enough to reset your conditioner to fix an AC unit.
● Inspect the condensate drain line. Clean a blocked condensate drain line as much as you can. If it doesn’t help, seek professional help.
As you can see, there are many reasons why AC is not working. Some problems you may easily solve by yourself. But to make a deal with more complicated issues, we advise you to contact us. We approach you and handle whatever causes your unit to malfunction or break down.