subject: Try This Before Calling An Air Conditioning Repair Company [print this page] Sometimes your air conditioning unit develops problems and you're not sure what to do. But before you phone up the air conditioning repair company, try a few basic steps on your own. These moves can potentially save you lots of money in repair bills. Here's a troubleshooting guide to help you determine what's wrong and what you can do to fix it.
What you need to do will be dependent on what the problem is. If nothing is working at all, the problem might be the power source or your settings. The first step is to make absolutely sure that the system is getting power. Locate the power connection and test it.
If that wasn't the problem, check to make sure that all the buttons and knobs are set to the right position. It's amazing how these basic steps have saved many people from calling in an air conditioning repair contractor.
You might notice that air is being distributed by your air conditioning unit, but it's not cool air. There are several things that could be going on if this is the case. First, check to see how much air is going through the system. If the flow is weak, there may be a problem with the blower or the duct system.
After that, inspect the blower unit to see what kind of shape it's in. If it has a buildup of dirt, this probably indicates that the blower is turning but can't get any air moving. All you have to do is take it out, clean it, and put it back. This simple technique can save you a lot of money.
The other things that can seriously restrict air flow are dirty filters and ducts. Locate the filter, take it out, and put in a new one. It's one more simple thing that you can handle yourself without a lot of expense.
If it all appears to be clean, take a look at the ducts to ensure that they are properly connected and clear of any debris. You can use a flashlight to look down. If it's dark in the room you will be able to see light shining through. In most cases of an obvious leak, however, you will be able to see the separation.
Ice on the compressor unit is another reason for problems with cooling. This is also something you can fix yourself. Disconnect the power then let it warm up. You'll find that the ice melts away. Before you turn the air conditioner back on, make sure that all of the ice is completely melted.
