Clean condenser with commercial coil cleaner available at refrigerator supply stores.
Fix central air conditioner.
No matter the problem we re here to step in with the troubleshooting advice repair videos and other diy.
If that doesn t solve the issue replace the air conditioner s filters.
How to repair central air conditioners step 1.
Your first step is to check the outside unit.
Then yank the disconnect block photo 1 and clean the condenser coils photo 2.
If your air conditioner will turn on and your thermostat is set properly but your system is not cooling you may have a dirty or blocked air condenser.
The way i came up with this top 10 list is by reviewing my calls that i went on last year and counting all my ac repair calls.
An easy to follow.
Next turn off the power switch right at the furnace or air handler.
Stuff like ac not turning on air conditioner not cooling etc.
They could be obstructing airflow.
Flip the air conditioning service and furnace circuit breakers in your main electrical panel to the off position.
Consumer reports and air conditioner pros identify how to troubleshoot the eight most common air conditioner problems that crop up with window and central air conditioners.
If your central a c unit isn t working properly look for the problem you re experiencing on this chart and see if it s a do it yourself job.
Central air conditions will need some professional maintenance but there are many minor problems that you can easily fix yourself.
1 check the main electrical panel and any secondary circuit panels for a tripped breaker or blown fuse.
Cut down any grass weeds or vines that have grown around condenser unit.
If you see no such pipe refer to your unit s owner s manual to see if it may be attached to the air conditioner itself.
Central air conditioner troubleshooting chart.
Cr s top picks.
All you know is you re hot.
Turn off the power.
But yours is not working.
Central air conditioning repair.
Instructions for use are.
Simply attach a dry wet vacuum cleaner to the pipe and allow it to remove the blockage.
Sweltering heat outside means you need a functional central air conditioner inside.
If you find the problem there reset the breaker by turning it off and then on or replace the fuse.