It definitely is no secret in Ohio that the summer heat is intense around this time of the year. These past few months have been no exception either! Therefore, a cool home with a working air conditioning system is the only means of getting through this summer. So, can you even imagine what it would be like if your air suddenly stopped working this summer? Maybe you know some basic troubleshooting steps if this were to happen? Maybe you don’t. Either way, that’s what Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning is here for, so keep reading as we talk about what you should do if your A/C were to go out this summer.
What Can a Homeowner Do To Troubleshoot an A/C?
Some things a homeowner can try before calling in a licensed HVAC professional is inspecting the thermostat to confirm the batteries do not need changed. It’s a common issue to think that there is a larger issue going on with the A/C when it’s actually only the batteries that need to be swapped out for some fresh ones. However, you may check the thermostat and the batteries are fine. If this is the case, lower the thermostat temperature by about 5-10 degrees, then turn the mode on “cool.” Doing this may jumpstart your cooling unit back to blowing cool air once again.
Don’t forget about the circuit breaker. This step could easily get skipped as it’s easy to forget about. But it’s quite possible that the switch flipped during the night or while you were away from the house. So, simply check your circuit breaker to confirm it is still in the correct position. If this doesn’t solve the issue, continue to the next step which is to check the outdoor compressor. You want to make sure it is still running. It should be making its normal whirring sound. However, if it is making an irregular sound, take this as your sign to call a licensed professional like Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning. Also, you should check the vicinity for fallen items and tree branches or vegetation, ensuring that no physical damage or harm has occurred to the unit.
What Should a Homeowner NOT Do If the A/C Goes Out?
Just like there is a list of things you should do, there is also a list of things you should not do. The first thing being you should definitely not attempt a DIY repair yourself. This is a number one no-no! It might seem like a DIY repair is manageable enough, but there are multiple negative scenarios that can happen. Therefore, you should take our word for it and leave the extensive repairs to a licensed HVAC contractor.
Secondly, be mindful not to use heat-inducing items such as your stove. The last thing you want is to add to the uncomfortableness of the heat. Furthermore, you should also not open the windows or any of the external doors. Opening windows and doors will let the heat inside much faster. And last, of all, don’t open your freezer in the hopes of lowering your house’s temperature. Spoiled groceries are not worth the small bit of cool air you may receive from an open freezer.
Summer is the busiest time of the year for heating and cooling companies. There are quite a bit of other people experiencing air conditioning concerns this season. So, while you may be in a rush to get your A/C up and running again (we don’t blame you one bit!), just be mindful that we will get to your home as soon as we can! Our customers are our top priority! Your safety and well-being are important! All of our technicians are NATE-certified and will work until a resolution is found for you. So, give us a chance and call Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning today! Call (513) 216-5664, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here!