Top Air Conditioning Repair Causes

There’s nothing simple about cooling and heating systems and there are numerous problems that can arise. The top three common air conditioning repairs in Columbia, SC are those that seem most often to plague home and business owners trying to keep the temperatures in their buildings at a comfortable level.

While it is tempting for home owners and business owners to consider fixing the problems on their own, it’s best to trust air conditioning service issues to qualified professionals. Paying for an expert now, can prevent having to pay a lot more down the road for mistakes caused by lack of experience and training.

However, there are times when you might be able to do a little trial and error to determine what the problem is before contacting the experts. Sometimes, these little tricks can even solve the problem while keeping you and your HVAC safe, because you aren’t doing any serious repair work.

The top three common HVAC repairs include:

#1 No Heat Coming from the Furnace

Before contacting the professionals, you can take a quick trip to the fuse box or boxes in the building. If the breakers are labeled, which they should be, determine if the circuit breaker needs a reset or a fuse needs replacing. Often, one of these two things can solve the problem right away. If the furnace comes back on after a reset or new fuse and then shuts down again immediately, it is time to call the HVAC repair business.

#2 Low Air Flow

Filters become dirty on a regular basis, as they collect dust and dirt, and when they are saturated with filth, they can significantly hinder air flow. This is one job most do-it-yourselfers can handle. This common HVAC repair should be conducted once a quarter or monthly if you are in a particularly dusty area.

To perform the task, remove and throw away the dirty filter and clean out the dust in the furnace with a vacuum. Put in a new filter securely, close the door and restart the power. The air flow problem should be resolved, but if not contact the professionals.

#3 Air Conditioner Runs but Does Not Cool

Much like furnace filters, air conditioning units can get quite dirty over time. They may not need a quarterly cleaning, but a yearly cleaning can make a big difference when it comes to the unit working properly. To make sure a dirty unit is not the reason for the lack of cooling in your home or office, you can shut down the power to the air conditioner and clean it up. Start, by removing leaves from the outside unit and spraying it down with a hose. Sometimes more in-depth cleaning is required or the refrigerant levels are off. If a light cleaning does not improve the AC performance, it’s time to contact a professional HVAC repair person.

Beware of doing more than what has been described above to handle common HVAC repairs on your own. You can not only damage your AC or furnace but you could also injure yourself or others, so it is best to get expert help to get your HVAC in working order again.  One way to prevent air conditioning repairs all together is to have your air conditioning maintenance performed regularly.

Comfort Services was established in 2005 to distinguish our Residential and Light Commercial business from Total Comfort's statewide large commercial and industrial services.  We have been locally owned and operated since 1976 and our management and staff continue to provide the level of confidence you expect out of a heating and air conditioning company.