If your AC is not blowing at all, what should you do? There are many reasons for airflow problems, so let’s troubleshoot the possible reasons for your AC not blowing.
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Residential HVAC
Why is my AC blowing warm air?
It’s incredibly frustrating when you just can’t get cool on a hot day, even though your air conditioning sounds like it’s working (it’s blowing). Is it you or is it really hot in here? You check the thermostat, and in fact the temperature is soaring well above the set temp. When you place your hand over one of the AC registers, you find your AC blowing warm air.
Read MoreWhy is my air conditioner freezing?
You expect your air conditioner to be cold, but if it’s covered in frost or ice, that’s not a good sign. When your air conditioner is freezing up, it can’t properly cool your space. And worse, if you don’t do something about it quickly, you can end up with water damage in your walls and ceilings as well as an expensive AC repair on your hands.
Read MoreAC Leaking Water? What to Do Next
When you find a puddle of water on the floor of your mechanical room, it’s a scary sight and a source of anxiety. Your AC is leaking water. Now what?
First of all, take a breath. There are a number of possible causes for an AC leaking water, and many of them are not difficult or expensive to fix.
However, it’s important to act quickly, because your AC leaking water can cause expensive damage to your walls, ceilings, floors and furnishings. Also, an air conditioner water leak might be a problem that can lead to compressor failure. When that happens, you might find yourself having to replace your unit.
Read MoreWhy is my air conditioner tripping the circuit breaker?
It’s the last thing you need on a hot summer day: your air conditioner keeps shutting off and the AC circuit breaker keeps tripping. You’re probably wondering what’s going on, and if there’s an easy solution. Do you need to call someone to fix the problem and if so, who should you call? The AC service company or an electrician?
Read More5 Signs Your Air Conditioner Fan Needs Replacing
If you are noticing signs that your air conditioning system is having trouble, it’s smart to figure out what’s going on BEFORE it breaks down completely. When you can replace failing parts proactively, you can often prevent a more expensive repair as well as inconvenient downtime (which will likely happen on the hottest day of the year).
Your air conditioner fan (there are actually at least two of them in most systems) is one part that can fail and lead to a whole host of other problems.
Here’s a quick primer on the air conditioner fan, and why replacing a faulty one can prevent a breakdown. Plus, we’ll share how you can prevent this type of problem from happening to you again.
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