My Air Conditioner Isn’t Working In My Sacramento Home. Now What?
As summer heats up, itโs time for your air conditioning to come out of hibernation. Itโs easier to miss many common AC problems when itโs not too hot out, but when the thermometerโs flirting with triple digits, youโll notice.
What should you do when your air conditioner isnโt working as it should? Some problems have simple solutions, but if youโve worked your way through the problems and solutions listed below and youโre still experiencing issues, call Ace Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning forย AC repair near Sacramento.
My Air Conditioner Wonโt Turn On
The first thing to check here is your thermostat. Turn the temperature down a few degrees and see if the system kicks in. Also check your circuit breaker, since a tripped breaker is a common reason your AC wonโt work. If neither of these solutions solves the issue, call us.
My AC is On, But Itโs Blowing Hot Air
Start by making sure your air conditioner is set to cool. Otherwise, the fans can run โtil the cows come home but your house wonโt get any cooler. Also check your breaker, especially if your outdoor unit isnโt on the same circuit as your air handler. If theyโre not both working, you wonโt get cool air. Finally, check your filters, since some systems wonโt run at 100% if the filter is clogged.
Some Rooms Are Cooler Than Others
Maybe youโre freezing out some rooms trying to get others to cool just a few degrees. The first thing we suggest checking is your registers; if theyโre closed or blocked, the room they serve wonโt cool as quickly. Next, make sure your windows and window treatments (blinds, shades, or curtains) are closed, since sunlight or outside air coming in will make a room warmer than the ones around it.
My AC Wonโt Stop Running
Of course, sometimes your air conditioner goes to the other extreme: it starts, and just keeps right on going. If your AC starts and wonโt stop, or if it short-cycles (repeated on/off cycles unrelated to cooling), thatโs no good either. Here again, check your thermostat first; if itโs extremely hot out and your temperatureโs set very low, your system is going to have to run longer than usual to cool the house. Thatโs especially true if itโs poorly maintained, old, or running low on refrigerant.
The System Runs, But It Smells Funky
Thereโs a wide variety of smells your AC might emit, ranging from stuff thatโs self-explanatory (mildew and cigarette smoke) to the downright baffling (dirty socks, engine exhaust) to the dangerous (natural gas). Mildew and cigarette smells often require duct cleaning. Other smells, like exhaust or smoke, tend to stem from mechanical problems. Natural gas smells from AC arenโt common, but if thereโs a gas leak near your outdoor unit, that smell can be drawn into your home. Needless to say, in the latter case itโs best to get out of the house ASAP.
AC Maintenance and Repairs in Sacramento
Thereโs never a good time for air conditioning problems. Luckily for you, thereโs never a bad time to callย Contact Ace Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning. We offer 24/7 emergency air conditioning repairs,ย air conditioning maintenance, and even air conditioning installation if you decide youโre better served by a newer system. The help you need is always a phone call away!