Troubleshooting Common Air Conditioning Problems

If your central air conditioning isn't performing up to par or is failing to perform, here are some easy troubleshooting tips that you should try before contacting a Tri-County Aire service professional.

• If the compressor doesn't turn on, check the fuse and breaker.
  
  
• If it runs but doesn't cool, the refrigerant could be low. If that's the case, call a service professional.
  
  
• Check to see if the condenser coils on both sides are dirty. If they are, brush and vacuum them. (This is a good idea to perform at least twice a season.)

• If the A/C is performing inefficiently (partial cooling), check to make sure the condenser is clean, also check to see if the filter is clean.
  
  
• If the water leaks at the furnace, it could be a clogged drainpipe from the evaporator coil pan. Check the pipe and clear it if it is clogged.

Major Room Temperature Swings
When room temperatures swing more than about 3 degrees between when the air conditioner goes off and on again, it generally means that the heat pump isn't cycling on often enough.

Room Temperature Goes Too Low
When room temperature drops lower than the set temperature on the thermostat, it usually means that the thermostat is improperly calibrated or installed where it doesn't sense a proper sampling of room air.

If you need your air conditioning system serviced, complete and submit the service request form or call
Tri-County Aire to request a service call.