Warm summer days are coming, so a trial run with your air conditioner on the first unexpectedly warm spring day is a great way to ensure your system is working efficiently. After a long winter of your air conditioner sitting untouched, sluggish operation is not uncommon. If yours isn’t working quite right, here are the most common issues you can check before calling your cooling professional.
- Dirty air filter and evaporator coil – Change the air filter at the start of the season and take a minute to check the evaporator coil for grimy buildup. Dirt on the air filter and evaporator coil can interfere with air circulation and cause your evaporator coil to freeze.
- Circuit breaker is tripped – An electrical storm, power surge, or an overload of appliances at some time prior to testing your AC could have tripped the breaker. If you switch it back on and it trips again, contact your AC technician.
- Condenser unit disconnected – The cord running from your AC could have been dislodged or damaged during the winter months of snow and ice. Check the cord and contact your AC technician if it needs repair.
- Thermostat issue – Make sure your thermostat is on the proper setting for cooling and that the batteries are fresh, if applicable. If your thermostat has a blank display or still won’t work, your heating and cooling technician can advise you on replacing or upgrading your unit.
- Refrigerant leak – Warm air, a hissing sound, or a frozen evaporator coil could all indicate a refrigerant leak. Contact your HVAC technician to confirm the leak and repair and recharge your system.
Spring AC maintenance
The trained technicians at Clayton Heating & Air Conditioning are available for all your air conditioning repairs or upgrades, but the best way to ensure you are not without cooling when you need it this summer is to schedule a checkup right away. Our annual air conditioning maintenance includes cleaning, lubricating, and testing of all parts of your system, along with addressing those most common problems.
- Cleaning evaporator coils and changing air filter
- Inspecting all electrical connections and wiring
- Testing the thermostat
- Checking for leaks and recharging if needed
If you need air conditioning service, contact Clayton today for AC maintenance, repairs, and new AC installation in Youngstown, Ohio.