If you live in a hot climate and you're experiencing problems with your air conditioning system, then you how trying it can be survive hot nights and even hotter days without the benefit of inside cooling. But also trying is the prospect of having to pay thousands of dollars to replace an air conditioner. But before you become resigned to laying down thousands of dollars for a replacement air conditioner, consider that your air conditioning issue might be resolved by some simple maintenance that won't cost you and arm and a leg or require you to take out a financing plan. In many cases, the remedy for air conditioner's problems will depend on its brand, and there are even some things that you can do to assess what kind of repair your air conditioner needs before the repairman arrives. If you own a Carrier air conditioning system, the following three situations are common precipitators of an air conditioning unit that needs repair and not replacement.
The Unit Runs but Doesn't Cool
If your unit runs but doesn't cool, it could be a problem with your air filter and not your air conditioner. Whether you have a permanent air filter or a replaceable one, the dust the filter removes form circulating air can eventually cause it to become clogged, preventing a meaningful level of airflow from reaching your air vents. If a clogged air filter is indeed the problem, a carrier HVAC repair technician will need to replace your disposable air filter or clean your permanent air filter, and he'll also clean the dust from around the fan motor and from the fan blades in the process. In any event, instead of paying for a new air conditioner, you'll only be paying for what amounts to a service visit.
The Unit Comes on but soon Shuts Off
If your air conditioner kicks on and then shuts off before it moves cool air through your home, it may be shutting off prematurely because it isn't receiving proper voltage. If so, a Carrier HVAC repair technician will first use a voltage meter to assess voltage supply and then check your fuse box or switchboard panel for blown fuses or tripped switches. But if voltage supply isn't the problem, it's likely that your unit is suffering from a faulty fan. Replacing a faulty fan will cost more than replacing a clogged filter due to parts and labor cost, but the bill will be a far cry from the cost of replacing a central air conditioning unit.
The Unit Comes On but Doesn't Produce Airflow
A lack of airflow from a working unit could result from a variety of issues. For one, it could be that your thermostat isn't working properly, which represents a minor air conditioning maintenance expense. For another, you could be looking at ductwork that has weakening seals between duct segments. If so, the airflow is probably getting lost in ceilings, walls and floors on its way to your air vents. A lack of airflow could also result from a severely clogged filter. But in either case, the fix won't leave you scratching your head and wondering you you're going to pay for it.
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