AC Repair in Muldrow, OK: How to Handle 3 Common Issues

There can be several reasons why your air conditioner won’t start: an overloaded circuit breaker, inaccurate thermostat settings, a switched off switch or a full condensate drain pan.

Your cooling won’t work 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 are free of moisture before you check the panel or breakers.
• Look for the breaker marked “AC” and ensure it’s in the “on” position. If it’s overloaded the breaker will be in the middle of the panel or “off” position.
• Firmly move the breaker back to the “on” location. If it instantaneously flips again, leave it alone and get in touch with us at 918-212-8943. A fuse that keeps turning off could mean your house has electrical trouble.

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

The main step is ensuring it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your AC may not start running. Or you may get. hot air blowing from vents since the heat is on instead.

If you’re using a digital thermostat:

• Swap out the batteries if the screen is empty. If the monitor is presenting scrambled numbers, buy a new thermostat.
• Make sure the right setting is showing. If you can’t change it, override it by lowering the temperature and hitting the “hold” button. This will cause your AC to run if programming is not right.
• Attempt to set the thermostat 5 degrees lower than the house’s temperature. Your AC won’t work if the thermostat is set the same as the space’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is calibrated properly, you should begin getting cool air fast.

If you rely on a smart thermostat, including ones produced by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, check the manufacturer’s website for help. If you still can’t get it to work, reach us at 918-212-8943 for support.

Your AC probably has a shut-down device by its outside unit. This device is generally in a metal box mounted on your house. If your unit has recently been fixed, the lever may have inadvertently been positioned in the “off” setting.

Condensate drain pans catch the additional condensation your equipment removes from the air. This pan is located either beneath or in your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a blockage or backed up drain, water can become concentrated and trigger a safety control to switch off your air conditioner.

If your pan involves a PVC pipe or drain, you can clear the additional condensation with a special pan-cleaning tablet. You can purchase these tablets at a home improvement or hardware shop.

If your pan involves a pump, locate the float switch. If the switch is “up” and there’s moisture in the pan, you might have to get a new pump. Contact us at 918-212-8943 for assistance.

If your air conditioner is on but not delivering cold air, its airflow might be blocked. Or it could not have sufficient refrigerant.

Your equipment’s airflow can be reduced by a plugged air filter or filthy condenser.

A filthy filter can cause numerous issues, including:

• Lower comfort
• Icy refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Uneven cooling
• Increased utility bills
• Leading your system to stop working faster

We propose installing new flat filters once a month, and pleated filters every three months.

If you can’t remember when you last installed a new one, turn off your system totally and take out the filter. You can spot the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It might also be located in a connected filter holder or wall-mounted return air grille.

Angle the filter up to the light. If you see a lot of dust you need to buy a new filter.

Brush, grass and leaves can block your condensing unit. This could reduce its airflow, make it less energy efficient and change your comfort. Here’s a way you can get your equipment working well again.

1. Shut off power completely at the breaker or outside switch.
2. Get rid of plant rubbish around the air conditioner. Once you’ve gotten rid of larger refuse within a two-foot area, you can use a paint brush or vacuum to gingerly remove dust from the unit’s fins. Kinked fins can also impact capability, so you can attempt to adjust them with a small knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to slowly take off dirt on the fins from inside the unit. Make sure to avoid getting moisture on the fan motor.
4. Replace the top and turn the power back on.

When air conditioning equipment doesn’t have enough refrigerant, they’ll have to work much harder to remove heat and humidity from the air.

Here are several indications that your equipment is seeping refrigerant:

1. It takes too long to lower the temperature in your house and you’re continually turning down the thermostat.
2. Cooling coming through the ducts isn’t as chilly as it should be.
3. You’re hearing fizzing or gurgling noises when the air conditioning runs.
4. Your evaporator coil is icy on account of having trouble absorbing humidity.

Suspect your unit is losing refrigerant? You need a licensed heating and cooling service expert to repair the leak and refill the correct amount of refrigerant in your system. Contact us at 918-212-8943 for help.

When it feels like you’re not receiving enough cold air, there’s possibly a blockage or disconnection inside your AC system.

• The beginning step is looking at your air filter. Buy a new one if it’s dirty.
• Then make sure the vents are clear throughout your residence.
• If you’re still not receiving enough cold air, you should have your ductwork inspected by a specialist like Air Service Co.. Your ductwork might need to be fixed or reconnected in difficult spots like your attic, basement or crawl space.