AC Repair in Cape Coral, FL: How to Handle 3 Typical Issues

There can be a couple of causes why your central AC system won’t cool: a blown circuit breaker, inaccurate thermostat settings, a shut off switch or a full condensate drain pan.

Your cooling won’t start when you have an overloaded breaker.

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

• Make sure your hands and feet are free of moisture before you work on the panel or breakers.
• Find the breaker labeled “AC” and confirm it’s in the “on” spot. If it’s tripped the switch will be in the middle or “off” spot.
• Firmly transfer the breaker back to the “on” location. If it instantaneously triggers again, leave it alone and get in touch with us at 239-214-0411. A breaker that keeps tripping might mean your house has electrical trouble.

If your thermostat isn’t telling your AC to run, it won’t activate.

The most important part is making sure it’s on “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioner may not turn on. Or you might have. warm air moving from vents since the heat is running instead.

If you’re using a digital thermostat:

• Replace the batteries if the monitor is empty. If the screen is presenting jumbled letters, get a new thermostat.
• Check the proper program is displaying. If you can’t change it, override it by lowering the temperature and pushing the “hold” button. This will make your AC start if scheduling is incorrect.
• Test setting the thermostat 5 degrees below the house’s temperature. Your AC won’t start if the thermostat is set the same as the space’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is calibrated accurately, you should receive refreshing air quickly.

If you’re using a smart thermostat, like one manufactured 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 239-214-0411 for help.

Your air conditioner usually has a power-cutting device near its outdoor unit. This device is typically in a metal box mounted on your home. If your AC has recently been repaired, the switch may have inadvertently been left in the “off” position.

Condensate drain pans keep the additional water your system takes out of the air. This pan can be situated either below or inside your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a blockage or blocked drain, water can become concentrated and trigger a safety control to stop your unit.

If your pan involves a PVC pipe or drain, you can clear the additional liquid with a special pan-cleaning tab. You can buy these capsules at a home improvement or hardware retailer.

If your pan includes a pump, find the float switch. If the mechanism is “up” and there’s liquid in the pan, you might have to replace the pump. Reach us at 239-214-0411 for support.

If your system is going but not delivering cold air, its airflow might be clogged. Or it might not have adequate refrigerant.

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

A dusty filter can cause a lot of issues, including:

• Reduced comfort
• Frozen refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Intermittent cooling
• Bigger electricity costs
• Leading your system to wear out sooner

We recommend replacing flat filters monthly, and pleated filters every three months.

If you aren’t sure when you last installed a new one, switch off your equipment totally and take out the filter. You can locate the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It could also be situated in an adjoining filter holder or wall-mounted return air grille.

Angle the filter up to the light. If you can’t see through it you certainly should buy a new filter.

Weeds, grass and sticks can get in the way of your condensing unit. This could limit its airflow, impact its energy efficiency and change your comfort. Here’s a way you can get your equipment running well again.

1. Shut off electricity fully at the breaker or outdoor switch.
2. Clear yard waste around the air conditioner. Once you’ve removed bigger clutter within a two-foot range, you can use a fine-bristled brush or vacuum to carefully remove dust from the condenser fins. Bent fins can also affect effectiveness, so you can attempt to reshape them with a dinner knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to carefully clean the fins from inside the equipment. Don’t get liquid on the fan motor.
4. Replace the top and turn the power back on.

When AC units don’t have enough refrigerant, they’ll struggle to remove heat and humidity from the air.

Here are a few indications that your system is seeping refrigerant:

1. It takes too long to cool your house and you’re continually lowering the thermostat.
2. Air moving through the vents isn’t as chilly as it should be.
3. You’re noticing whistling or bubbling noises when cooling runs.
4. Your evaporator coil is iced over due to having an issue absorbing heat.

Worried your system is leaking refrigerant? You need a licensed heating and cooling service professional to repair the leak and replenish the right level of refrigerant in your system. Contact us at 239-214-0411 for help.

When it feels like you’re not having enough chilled air, there’s possibly a clog or disconnection somewhere in your AC system.

• The first stage is checking your air filter. Get a new one if it’s filthy.
• Then check the registers are open throughout your home.
• If you’re still not receiving ample chilly air, you should have your duct system inspected by a specialist like Comfort Zone, LLC. Your duct system may need to be serviced or hooked up again in difficult areas like your attic, basement or crawl space.