AC Repair in Boynton Beach, FL: How to Fix 3 Common Issues

There can be a couple of explanations why your central AC system won’t cool: an overloaded circuit breaker, inaccurate thermostat settings, a turned off switch or an overflowing condensate drain pan.

Your air conditioning won’t turn on when you have a blown breaker.

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

• Confirm your hands and feet aren’t wet before you touch the panel or breakers.
• Look for the breaker marked “AC” and make sure it’s in the “on” location. If it’s tripped the breaker will be in the middle or “off” position.
• Steadily shift the breaker back to the “on” spot. If it instantly trips again, don’t reset it and call us at 561-270-6228. A fuse that keeps turning off might mean your residence has an electrical issue.

If your thermostat isn’t giving a sign to your system to work, it won’t activate.

The first part is ensuring it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your AC might not start running. Or you could get. heated air moving from vents being the heater is going instead.

If you have a regular thermostat:

• Put in new batteries if the monitor is empty. If the monitor is displaying jumbled letters, buy a new thermostat.
• Make sure the right setting is displaying. If you can’t update it, override it by dropping the temperature and hitting the “hold” button. This will cause your AC to run if programming is incorrect.
• Try setting the thermostat 5 degrees cooler than the space’s temperature. Your AC won’t work if the thermostat is set the same as the room’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is adjusted accurately, you should begin getting cool air promptly.

If you rely on a smart thermostat, such as one produced by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, go to the manufacturer’s website for help. If it still won’t work, call us at 561-270-6228 for help.

Your system probably has a shut-down device by its condenser. This switch is generally in a metal box attached to your home. If your air conditioner has recently been tuned up, the lever may have inadvertently been positioned in the “off” location.

Condensate drain pans hold the additional water your air conditioner removes from the air. This pan can be found either below or within your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a blockage or blocked drain, water can build up and initiate a safety control to stop your unit.

If your pan includes a PVC pipe or drain, you can drain the extra water with a special pan-cleaning capsule. You can buy these tablets at a home improvement or hardware shop.

If your pan has a pump, locate the float switch. If the lever is “up” and there’s liquid in the pan, you may need to install a new pump. Call us at 561-270-6228 for help.

If your AC is going but not providing cold air, its airflow could be blocked. Or it might not have sufficient refrigerant.

Your system’s airflow can be decreased by a plugged air filter or dirty condenser.

A dirty filter can lead to a lot of problems, such as:

• Limited airflow
• Icy refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Inconsistent cooling
• Higher utility bills
• Causing your system to break down sooner

We suggest installing new flat filters every four weeks, and creased filters every three months.

If you can’t recall when you last installed a new one, shut off your equipment fully and pull 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.

Hold the filter up to your light fixture. If you can’t see any light you should get a new one.

Brush, vegetation and sticks can get in the way of your condensing equipment. This can limit its airflow, impact its energy efficiency and impact your comfort. Here’s a method you can follow to get your system operating properly again.

1. Turn off electricity completely at the breaker or outside lever.
2. Get rid of vegetation waste around the AC. Once you’ve cleared all the clutter within a two-foot space, you can use a soft brush or vacuum to gingerly clean the condenser fins. Misshapen fins can also affect efficiency, so you can attempt to reshape them with a blunt knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to slowly clean the fins from inside the unit. Don’t get moisture on the fan motor.
4. Put the top back on and restore the power.

When AC systems don’t have adequate refrigerant, they’ll have difficulty removing heat and humidity from your space.

Here are several flags that your equipment is seeping refrigerant:

1. It takes an extended amount of time to lower the temperature in your house and you’re continually decreasing the temperature on the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning moving through the vents isn’t as chilly as it should be.
3. You’re hearing fizzing or burbling sounds when the air conditioning works.
4. Your evaporator coil is frosty as a result of having difficulty taking on warmth.

Suspect your system is seeping refrigerant? You need a authorized heating and cooling service specialist to fix the leak and replenish the proper measurement of refrigerant in your equipment. Contact us at 561-270-6228 for support.

When it seems like you’re not receiving adequate amounts of cool air, there’s likely a clog or detachment inside your cooling system.

• The initial place is checking your air filter. Get a new one if it’s soiled.
• Then ensure the vents are clear across your house.
• If you’re still not getting enough chilly air, you should have your duct system checked by a professional like A2Z Air Inc. Your duct system may need to be repaired or hooked up again in tricky areas like your attic, basement or crawl space.