All About Troubleshoot Outside Air Conditioner
Outdoor air conditioning units are usually responsible for central air cooling.
These units dehumidify air before circulating it in the rooms of a home.
Ensuring your home stays cool during hot and muggy months requires proper inspection and maintenance of your outdoor air conditioning unit.
Not only does this maximize cooling efficiency, it promotes the longevity of your unit and can save you money in repairs.
How to Troubleshoot Outside Air Conditioner
Check rmostat and make sure it is set to
Check the thermostat and make sure it is set to, Cool. Select a temperature setting that is higher than the room temperature displayed on the thermostat's screen.
Check outdoor air conditioner's condenser power switch and make sure it is on
Check the outdoor air conditioner's condenser power switch and make sure it is on. Inspect the circuit breakers located in the electrical panel next to the outdoor unit and make sure they are on. If the unit is not turning on, turn the circuit breakers off and then turn them back on. This resets them. Refer to the unit's manual if you are unsure where the circuit breakers are located.
Check bottom of outdoor unit for water and freezing
Check the bottom of the outdoor unit for water and freezing.
If the unit is frozen, turn it off for at least one to three hours to see if it will unfreeze.
Contact a qualified HVAC technician if the unit does not unfreeze, the coils may be damaged.
Remove the filter from the filter compartment.
If it is dirty, remove dirt and debris.
A dirty filter limits airflow, which can cause the cooling coil's temperature to drop and begin freezing.
Refer to the unit's manual if you are unsure how to remove the filter.
Replace the filter every month.
Most units manufacturers recommend replacing the filter monthly but filter maintenance may vary, so refer to your manual for additional information.
Inspect the air supply registers on the unit and make sure they are blowing air.
Remove leaves, dirt and debris around the unit.
Remove any objects that could be limiting air supply.
Remove the filter from the filter compartment.
If it is dirty, remove dirt and debris.
A dirty filter limits airflow, which can cause the cooling coil's temperature to drop and begin freezing.
Refer to the unit's manual if you are unsure how to remove the filter.
Replace the filter every month.
Most units manufacturers recommend replacing the filter monthly but filter maintenance may vary, so refer to your manual for additional information.
Inspect the air supply registers on the unit and make sure they are blowing air.
Remove leaves, dirt and debris around the unit.
Remove any objects that could be limiting air supply.