AC Repair in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ: How to Repair 3 Frequent Problems

There can be a couple of reasons why your air conditioner won’t start: a tripped circuit breaker, inaccurate thermostat settings, a shut off switch or an overfull condensate drain pan.

Your air conditioning won’t start when you have a tripped breaker.

To see if one has blown, go to your residence’s main electrical panel. You can find this metallic fixture on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

• Ensure your hands and feet aren’t wet before you work on the panel or breakers.
• Look for the breaker labeled “AC” and confirm it’s in the “on” location. If it’s tripped the lever will be in the middle of the panel or “off” location.
• Steadily shift the lever back to the “on” position. If it instantly trips again, don’t touch it and reach us at 201-582-2806. A fuse that keeps tripping might signal your house has electrical trouble.

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

The first point is checking it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioner may not turn on. Or you might have. heated air blowing from vents since the heat is on instead.

If you have a traditional thermostat:

• Put in new batteries if the readout is empty. If the readout is presenting jumbled numbers, buy a new thermostat.
• Check the correct option is displaying. If you can’t update it, reverse it by decreasing the temperature and pressing the “hold” button. This will cause your AC to run if the configuration is wrong.
• Attempt to set the thermostat 5 degrees below the room’s temperature. Your AC won’t cool if the thermostat is set the same as the space’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is calibrated correctly, you should receive chilled air promptly.

If you’re using a smart thermostat, such as one manufactured by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, look at the manufacturer’s website for help. If you’re still having problems, reach us at 201-582-2806 for assistance.

Your system usually has a shut-off switch around its condenser. This device is typically in a metal box attached to your home. If your AC has recently been maintained, the lever may have unintentionally been placed in the “off” location.

Condensate drain pans catch the extra water your system takes out of the air. This pan can be found either beneath or in your furnace or air handler.

When there’s an obstruction or clogged drain, water can become concentrated and prompt a safety control to switch off your equipment.

If your pan has a PVC pipe or drain, you can get rid of the extra liquid with a formulated pan-cleaning capsule. You can purchase these capsules at a home improvement or hardware retailer.

If your pan includes a pump, look for the float switch. If the mechanism is “up” and there’s water in the pan, you could need to replace the pump. Contact us at 201-582-2806 for assistance.

If your AC is working but not providing cold air, its airflow might be clogged. Or it might not have enough refrigerant.

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

A dirty filter can lead to countless issues, like:

• Lower airflow
• Icy refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Intermittent cooling
• Increased utility costs
• Leading your system to wear out more quickly

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

If you can’t recall when you last installed a new one, switch off your unit fully and take out the filter. You can find the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It could also be found in a connected filter case or wall-mounted return air grille.

Tilt the filter up to the sunshine. If you can’t see through it you certainly should replace it.