AC Repair in Holdrege, NE: How to Repair 3 Common Troubles

There can be a few causes why your AC equipment won’t cool: a tripped circuit breaker, inaccurate thermostat settings, a shut off switch or an overflowing condensate drain pan.

Your system won’t run when you have a blown breaker.

To see if one has tripped, locate your home’s main electrical panel. You can find this gray fixture on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

• Ensure your hands and feet are free of moisture before you check the panel or breakers.
• Find the breaker marked “AC” and make sure it’s in the “on” spot. If it’s triggered the switch will be in the middle of the panel or “off” location.
• Steadily transfer the lever back to the “on” position. If it instantly flips again, leave it alone and get in touch with us at 308-995-8177. A fuse that keeps turning off could signal your house has electrical trouble.

If your thermostat isn’t signaling your equipment to start, it won’t switch on.

The key point is checking it’s on “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioner might not switch on. Or you could receive. hot air blowing from vents being the heater is running instead.

If you rely on a digital thermostat:

• Swap out the batteries if the readout is empty. If the monitor is presenting scrambled letters, buy a new thermostat.
• Make sure the proper mode is on the display. If you can’t alter it, cancel it by dropping the temperature and pushing the “hold” button. This will cause your AC to run if programming is incorrect.
• Test setting the thermostat 5 degrees colder than the space’s temperature. Your AC won’t work if the thermostat is identical to the space’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is calibrated correctly, you should receive cool air quickly.

If you have a smart thermostat, including ones made by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, check the manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting. If you’re still having problems, contact us at 308-995-8177 for assistance.

Your cooling equipment probably has a shut-off switch near its condenser. This switch is typically in a metal box mounted on your residence. If your unit has recently been serviced, the lever may have inadvertently been positioned in the “off” location.

Condensate drain pans catch the surplus liquid your system removes from the air. This pan can be positioned either beneath or within your furnace or air handler.

When there’s an obstruction or blocked drain, water can build up and trigger a safety control to turn off your air conditioner.

If your pan involves a PVC pipe or drain, you can get rid of the surplus liquid with a formulated pan-cleaning tablet. You can purchase these tabs at a home improvement or hardware store.

If your pan has a pump, find the float switch. If the switch is “up” and there’s liquid in the pan, you might have to replace the pump. Contact us at 308-995-8177 for assistance.

If your equipment is on but not cooling, its airflow could be clogged. Or it might not have sufficient refrigerant.

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

A dirty filter can create countless issues, like:

• Reduced airflow
• Frosted refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Inconsistent cooling
• Bigger electricity costs
• Making your system wear out more quickly

We suggest installing new flat filters once a month, and creased filters every three months.

If you can’t remember when you last replaced yours, shut off your AC totally and take out the filter. You can spot the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It may also be situated in a connected filter case or wall-mounted return air grille.

Tilt the filter up to the light. If you can’t see any light you should replace it.

Greenery, plants and shrubbery can obstruct your condensing equipment. This may restrict its airflow, impact its energy efficiency and change your comfort. Here’s a way you can get your unit working well again.

1. Switch off power fully at the breaker or outside device.
2. Remove yard rubbish around the equipment. Once you’ve gotten rid of all the clutter within a two-foot space, you can use a soft brush or vacuum to slowly remove dust from the equipment’s fins. Kinked fins can also hurt performance, so you can attempt to adjust them with a blunt knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to gingerly remove gunk off the fins from inside the unit. Be careful to avoid getting liquid on the fan motor.
4. Install the top again and turn on the power.

When cooling units don’t have adequate refrigerant, they’ll have difficulty removing heat and humidity from the air.

Here are several signs that your equipment is losing refrigerant:

1. It takes an extended amount of time to cool your residence and you’re continually decreasing the temperature on the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning coming through the vents isn’t as chilly as it should be.
3. You’re hearing whistling or burbling noises when cooling runs.
4. Your evaporator coil is frosted due to having an issue taking on warmth.

Worried your equipment is losing refrigerant? You need a qualified heating and cooling service specialist to take care of the leak and refill the proper measurement of refrigerant in your equipment. Reach us at 308-995-8177 for support.

When it appears like you’re not having ample amounts of cold air, there’s possibly a clog or separation inside your cooling unit.

• The initial stage is checking your air filter. Buy a new one if it’s dusty.
• Then make sure the vents are free throughout your rooms.
• If you’re still not receiving enough cold air, you should have your ducts checked by a expert like Durable Service. Your duct system might need to be repaired or relinked in tricky locations like your attic, basement or crawl space.