There can be a few reasons why your air conditioner won’t cool: a triggered circuit breaker, incorrect thermostat settings, a switched off switch or an overfull condensate drain pan.

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

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

• Confirm your hands and feet are free of moisture before you touch the panel or breakers.
• Locate the breaker identified “AC” and confirm it’s in the “on” position. If it’s tripped the switch will be in the in between or “off” location.
• Steadily shift the lever back to the “on” location. If it instantaneously trips again, don’t touch it and get in touch with us at 478-200-5689. A fuse that keeps flipping may indicate your house has an electrical issue.

If your thermostat isn’t telling your air conditioner to run, it won’t turn on.

The first part is making sure it’s on “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your AC will probably not switch on. Or you might receive. warm air moving from vents because the heater is going instead.

If you have a traditional thermostat:

• Replace the batteries if the readout is blank. If the monitor is presenting jumbled letters, get a new thermostat.
• Check the right option is showing. If you can’t change it, reverse it by dropping the temperature and pushing the “hold” button. This will cause your AC to run if programming is wrong.
• Test setting the thermostat 5 degrees cooler than the room’s temperature. Your AC won’t cool if the thermostat is identical to the house’s temperature.

Once your thermostat is adjusted properly, you should receive cold air promptly.

If you rely on a smart thermostat, such as one made by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, go to the manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting. If you still can’t get it to work, contact us at 478-200-5689 for help.

Your system usually has a shut-down device near its condenser. This device is generally in a metal box mounted on your house. If your AC has recently been worked on, the device may have accidentally been put in the “off” position.

Condensate drain pans keep the extra water your system pulls from the air. This pan can be positioned either beneath or in your furnace or air handler.

When there’s a blockage or clogged drain, water can build up and trigger a safety setting to stop your system.

If your pan includes a PVC pipe or drain, you can drain the extra liquid with a special pan-cleaning tablet. You can buy these tabs at a home improvement or hardware store.

If your pan includes a pump, locate the float switch. If the lever is “up” and there’s water in the pan, you might have to replace the pump. Call us at 478-200-5689 for assistance.

If your system is working but not delivering cold air, its airflow could be obstructed. Or it may not have adequate refrigerant.

Your equipment’s airflow can be limited by a blocked air filter or dusty condenser.

A filthy filter can cause countless troubles, like:

• Lower comfort
• Frozen refrigerant lines or evaporator coil
• Inconsistent cooling
• Larger energy costs
• Leading your system to wear out sooner

We propose changing flat filters every four weeks, and pleated filters every three months.

If you can’t remember when you last changed yours, turn off your AC fully and remove the filter. You can spot the filter in your furnace or air pump’s blower compartment. It could also be found in an adjoining filter box or wall-mounted return air grille.

Hold the filter up to the light. If you can’t see through it you certainly should replace it.

Brush, vegetation and shrubbery can block your condensing equipment. This could limit its airflow, impact its energy efficiency and change your comfort. Here’s a method you can follow to get your equipment working properly again.

1. Switch off electricity completely at the breaker or outdoor switch.
2. Get rid of yard waste around the equipment. Once you’ve removed all the clutter within a two-foot area, you can use a fine-bristled brush or vacuum to carefully remove dust from the equipment’s fins. Kinked fins can also impact performance, so you can attempt to adjust them with a small knife.
3. Use a hose nozzle to gingerly remove gunk off the fins from inside the unit. Don’t get moisture on the fan motor.
4. Put the top back on and turn on the power.

When cooling systems don’t have adequate refrigerant, they’ll struggle to remove heat and humidity from your house.

Here are a few signs that your system is losing refrigerant:

1. It takes an extended amount of time to refresh your rooms and you’re constantly decreasing the temperature on the thermostat.
2. Air conditioning moving through the ducts isn’t as chilly as it should be.
3. You’re hearing whistling or bubbling sounds when the air conditioning works.
4. Your evaporator coil is iced over as a result of having trouble taking on warmth.

Think your system is seeping refrigerant? You need a qualified heating and cooling service specialist to repair the leak and refill the proper measurement of refrigerant in your equipment. Get in touch with us at 478-200-5689 for support.

When it feels like you’re not getting enough cool air, there’s likely a blockage or separation somewhere in your air conditioning unit.

• The initial place is looking atyour air filter. Replace it if it’s dirty.
• Then ensure the vents are free around your rooms.
• If you’re still not receiving enough cold air, you should have your ductwork checked by a professional like Air Concepts of Middle Georgia. Your duct system could need to be serviced or hooked up again in hard-to-reach locations like your attic, basement or crawl space.