There are times when you absolutely must call a professional technician for air conditioning repair in Lakeland FL, but not every time your air conditioner acts up. Before you call the pro you should actually troubleshoot the system as you may find that the problem is simple and it can be attended to by yourself.
It would be a shame if you called for professional repair only to find that it was the circuit breaker that tripped. Here are a few hints on what to check before you call for help, you may find that the fix is simple and you can save the charge of a service call.
If your air conditioner is not running at all or it seems to be performing less than perfectly:
Check the circuit breaker: if the air conditioner will not come on at all then the first thing to check is the circuit breaker. In many cases the air conditioner is on its own circuit and if the breaker trips the electricity throughout the rest of the house will not be affected. In other cases the air conditioner may be on a shared circuit with other appliances and the load may have been exceeded and the breaker tripped. A quick look in the breaker box can save you a lot of time and money.
Check the thermostat: If the thermostat that is used for your system is battery operated it could simply be that the batteries need replacing. Make sure that the temperature setting is below that of the current room temperature, check to see if it has inadvertently been shut off or perhaps it has been set to fan only.
The filter: As a matter of routine maintenance the air conditioning filter should be cleaned or changed. A clogged filter will restrict air flow and if it is dirty enough, your system may even ice up.
Cleaning: In many cases air conditioning repair in Lakeland FL can be avoided by giving the unit a good cleaning, this should start on the outside, making sure that any debris or weeds are eliminated near the outside unit. Remove the case of the compressor and carefully clean the fan blades and fins. Be carefully when cleaning the fins as they can easily be damaged.
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