Air Conditioning Repair Tips, Knowledge
Air Conditioners
Air Conditioning Repair Tips
In the present era, technology has opened new doors to comfort ease but, with the advanced technology, comes the complex maintenance. Often the maintenance is directly proportional to the complexity of the technology. One such invention is the air conditioners which can be pretty much heavy on the pocket to repair but, only if they are not timely maintenance and serviced.
There are few issues that you can repair but first, let’s go through the insides of an air conditioning system.
How an Air Conditioner works
In an air conditioner, the air gets sucked in through a grill where the air is blown over pipes containing refrigerant. The refrigerant takes away the heat content from the air and the air is blown back into the room. Meanwhile, the heated gaseous coolant moves to the condenser where it is changed back into cool liquid. The cycle repeats.
Common Issues and their Solutions
Now let’s review some common issues that you can solve on your own, without calling an expert.
- If the AC is not working at all.
In such a case, firstly, check for the main supply to ensure the AC is getting power. If yes, then try resetting the switches and thermostat settings. If you still don’t get any fruitful results then check for the capacitors, fuses and contactors. The method to check the contactors and the capacitors will be explained in a while.
- If the AC is not cooling the air.
If you’re not getting cool air when the AC is working then check for filters. Wash and clean them for any stuck particles. Also check for any ice formed on the coils. Blow air from the fan to melt it and check for results. If you notice ice on the coils frequently, call an expert.
- Checking for the capacitor and Contactor.
To check for capacitor and contactor, turn on the system and listen for a clicking sound followed by a humming or buzzing sound. If you’re successful in hearing the humming/buzzing sound, then the contractor is fine and the capacitor needs to be replaced else vice-versa.