AC Repair in Bartlesville, OK: How to Fix 3 Common Issues

There can be a few explanations why your AC equipment won’t cool: a tripped circuit breaker, incorrect thermostat settings, a shut off switch or an overfull condensate drain pan.

Your AC won’t work when you have an overloaded breaker.

To determine if one has tripped, find your residence’s main electrical panel. You can find this gray fixture on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

• Confirm your hands and feet aren’t wet before you work on the panel or breakers.
• Locate the breaker identified “AC” and make sure it’s in the “on” location. If it’s triggered the lever will be in the middle of the panel or “off” location.
• Steadily move the lever back to the “on” spot. If it immediately flips again, don’t touch it and contact us at 918-333-0376. A breaker that keeps turning off might mean your home has an electrical issue.

If your thermostat isn’t giving a sign to your system to run, it won’t activate.

The main step is making sure it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioner may not turn on. Or you could get. hot air coming from vents because the furnace is going instead.

If you’re using a digital thermostat:

• Swap out the batteries if the monitor is empty. If the readout is showing jumbled numbers, replace the thermostat.
• Make sure the proper option is displaying. If you can’t alter it, reverse it by decreasing the temperature and hitting the “hold” button. This will cause your AC to run if programming is not right.
• Try setting the thermostat 5 degrees cooler than the space’s temperature. Your AC won’t work if the thermostat is identical to the room’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is set accurately, you should start getting chilled air quickly.

If you’re using a smart thermostat, like one made by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, look at the manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting. If you still can’t get it to work, contact us at 918-333-0376 for assistance.

Your air conditioner probably has a shut-off lever near its condenser. This switch is generally in a metal box attached to your house. If your air conditioner has recently been worked on, the switch may have unintentionally been positioned in the “off” setting.

Condensate drain pans hold the extra liquid your equipment takes out of the air. This pan can be situated either beneath or in your furnace or air handler.

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

If your pan involves a PVC pipe or drain, you can get rid of the extra water with a custom pan-cleaning tablet. You can purchase these tabs at a home improvement or hardware retailer.

If your pan involves a pump, look for the float switch. If the mechanism is “up” and there’s water in the pan, you could need to get a new pump. Contact us at 918-333-0376 for assistance.

If your AC is on but not providing cold air, its airflow could be blocked. Or it might not have adequate refrigerant.

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

A filthy filter can create a lot of issues, such as:

• Limited comfort
• Icy refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Intermittent cooling
• Bigger energy expenses
• Causing your system to stop working more quickly

We propose changing flat filters monthly, and creased filters every three months.

If you can’t recall when you last installed a new one, turn off your system totally and remove the filter. You can locate the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It could also be situated in an attached filter case or wall-mounted return air grille.

Tilt the filter up to your light fixture. If you can’t see any light you need to buy a new filter.

Brush, plants and bushes can block your condensing unit. This may reduce its airflow, make it less energy efficient and affect your comfort. Here’s a way you can get your system running well again.

1. Switch off the electrical current totally at the breaker or outside switch.
2. Remove greenery debris around the equipment. Once you’ve gotten rid of bigger clutter within a two-foot radius, you can use a soft brush or vacuum to slowly remove dirt from the equipment’s fins. Misshapen fins can also impact effectiveness, so you can attempt to adjust them with a blunt knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to gingerly remove gunk off the fins from inside the system. Make sure to avoid getting moisture on the fan motor.
4. Replace the top and turn the power back on.

When AC equipment doesn’t have enough refrigerant, they’ll have difficulty removing heat and humidity from your home.

Here are a couple of signs that your unit is leaking refrigerant:

1. It takes a long time to refresh your house and you’re continually decreasing the temperature on the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning blowing through the ducts isn’t as chilled as it should be.
3. You’re hearing hissing or gurgling noises when the air conditioning works.
4. Your evaporator coil is frosted due to having trouble handling humidity.

Suspect your system is leaking refrigerant? You need a authorized heating and cooling service expert to repair the leak and refill the right measurement of refrigerant in your unit. Reach us at 918-333-0376 for assistance.

When it appears like you’re not having adequate amounts of chilled air, there’s possibly a clog or separation somewhere in your cooling system.

• The beginning stage is looking at your air filter. Replace it if it’s filthy.
• Then check the vents are free across your house.
• If you’re still not getting sufficient chilled air, you should have your ductwork examined by a professional like Farris Heating & Air. Your ductwork may need to be serviced or relinked in hard-to-reach locations like your attic, basement or crawl space.