With warm weather in full force, households in Bristol, Worcester, Middlesex and Norfolk counties are powering up their air conditioning systems. Hopefully, this is an uneventful process, and your home will be at the perfect temperature all summer long.
But if your A/C starts to struggle, it may need repairs. Which ones can you handle on your own, and which ones need a professional?
There are some circumstances when you can fix an issue with your home’s air conditioning. Here are some examples:
If your home’s cooling system isn’t turning on, it could be an easily solvable power or thermostat issue. Try these steps:
If none of these steps makes your A/C come on, then it’s probably time to bring in an HVAC professional to address the electrical or mechanical issue.
There are quite a few simple reasons that your A/C might blow weak or warm air, and the fix may only take you a few minutes:
If none of these fixes work, there could be a broken fan or another component, or you may have low refrigerant. In these cases, you’ll need to bring in an A/C repair professional.
Often, the liquid leaking from your A/C is water, which a blocked drainpipe, dirty condenser coils or a clogged air filter can cause. You can clear any of these obstructions using the steps listed above.
However, the leak could be refrigerant, and the issue could be mechanical. If you still see leaking fluid after your air filter is clean and your coils and drains are clear, contact us to check for more intensive repairs.
Here are a few circumstances when it’s a better idea to bring in an HVAC professional for an air conditioning repair:
The technicians of TF Complete Heating & Cooling are all highly trained and licensed to handle a range of cooling system repairs. We stand by our work, plus we already have many of the replacement parts you’ll need to get your A/C back online fast.
With a Complete Cooling Plan, you can have 100 percent confidence in your air conditioning’s efficiency and resilience. These plans offer free annual air conditioning maintenance, which lets our technicians catch issues before they grow into full-blown breakdowns. And if you need a repair, your plan guarantees priority emergency service and discounts.
If your cooling system is causing your problems, don’t hesitate to ask for service from our team today!