Troubleshooting and completing your own AC repair in Melbourne, Florida, can appear like a lot of hassle.

But it doesn’t have to be. There are several simple fixes you can try by yourself that may help you avoid an AC service call.

When you’re experiencing air conditioning issues, try this diagnostic list before reaching out to a heating and cooling repair specialist like The Chilly Pig.

Our professionals are here at 321-205-1234 when you need experienced service. We offer emergency AC repair and service most models of central air conditioners.

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If you want to get a modern AC system, we also can do AC installation.

When you’re in contact with us, consider a yearly AC maintenance plan that might help you steer clear from potential malfunctions. We can tell you when you should have air conditioner service.

Want to get started troubleshooting your AC? Use our simple manual below. A lot of of these procedures don’t require any mechanical experience.

Air Conditioner Repair Checklist

1. AC Won’t Turn On

There can be several reasons why your air conditioner won’t run: an overloaded circuit breaker, incorrect thermostat settings, a turned off switch or a full condensate drain pan.

Overloaded Circuit Breaker

Your air conditioner won’t work when you have a blown breaker.

To determine if one has tripped, locate your house’s main electrical panel. You can spot this silver box on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

  • Ensure your hands and feet are dry before you work on the panel or breakers.
  • Locate the breaker marked “AC” and confirm it’s in the “on” spot. If it’s tripped the breaker will be in the middle of the panel or “off” location.
  • Quickly shift the lever back to the “on” spot. If it instantly trips again, don’t touch it and contact us at 321-205-1234. A switch that keeps flipping could mean your residence has an electrical issue.

Wrong Thermostat Settings

If your thermostat isn’t giving a sign to your AC to work, it won’t switch on.

The main point is checking it’s switched to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your AC will probably not switch on. Or you could get. heated air coming from vents because the heat is running instead.

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