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Having a cooling or heating problem is never a fun situation. However, not all HVAC issues are created equal. Homeowners are often unsure when their problem is bad enough to warrant calling for emergency service. The following are some guidelines to help you assess your situation when you’ve discovered a problem with your air conditioner or heater.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE, CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
I HAVE NO COOLING
- POSSIBLE CAUSE: The circuit breaker might have been tripped.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Try resetting your home’s circuit breaker. - POSSIBLE CAUSE: Your thermostat controls may be set incorrectly.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Try turning the thermostat off and then on again. Reset on the desired temperature and see if that helps.
I HAVE NO HEATING
- POSSIBLE CAUSE: If it’s a gas furnace, the gas might be shut off.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Check the furnace shut-off valve located on the supply gas piping coming into the furnace. Make sure it wasn’t accidentally switched off. - POSSIBLE CAUSE: The circuit breaker might have been tripped.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Try resetting your home’s circuit breaker. - POSSIBLE CAUSE: Your thermostat controls may be set incorrectly.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Try turning the thermostat off and then on again. Reset to the desired temperature and see if that helps.
MY UTILITY BILL IS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED
- POSSIBLE CAUSE: If you have your thermostat set to a temperature drastically warmer or cooler than the outside temperature, your system has to work harder to maintain the temperature. This can result in a higher than usual utility bill.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Try adjusting your thermostat to a more moderate temperature. - POSSIBLE CAUSE: The circuit breaker might have been tripped.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Try resetting your home’s circuit breaker. - POSSIBLE CAUSE: Your utilities company might have raised their rates.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Contact your utility company and compare the rates on your current bill with those from previous months.
I HAVE NO AIRFLOW
- POSSIBLE CAUSE: The filters for your system may need to be changed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consult the owner’s guide for your system to find out how to replace the filters and what type of filters you will need. We recommend an inexpensive mesh filter and changing your filter the 1st of every month. - POSSIBLE CAUSE: A dirty coil may be stopping up your system.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: If it’s a problem with the coil, you’ll need the assistance of a certified service technician. We recommend having your home comfort system clean and serviced annually.
MY SYSTEM IS CONSTANTLY RUNNING
- POSSIBLE CAUSE: The thermostat temperature might be set too low (in summer months) or too high (in winter months).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Try adjusting your thermostat. If this does not solve the problem, please call to schedule a service call.
THE DRAIN PAN IS OVERFLOWING
- POSSIBLE CAUSE: The drain pan below your interior AC unit might not be moving condensation to the nearby drainage pipe.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Your electric pump, which moves the water to the nearby drainage pipe, might have come unplugged. Check to be sure. Also check to see if there are any observable kinks or blocks in the drainage line. We do recommend have your home comfort system cleaned and serviced annually.