Summer is exhilarating. It’s a great time of the year to catch up on that much-needed break, cross some things off your to-do list, catch some sun and enjoy time with your family and friends. However, it’s easy for the season to pass quickly and even more so for unexpected situations to occur that we’d rather not happen at all. Of course, in times when the unexpected does happen, we just have to kind of roll with the punches, you know? This includes undesirable outcomes like your A/C suddenly malfunctioning out of nowhere. However, we aren’t trying to alarm you. We are here for you! Your Chillicothe Heating & Cooling professionals want you to be prepared for any situation. So, keep reading for tips and tricks on what you should do if your A/C goes out this summer.
What Are the “Do’s” You Should Try If Your A/C Goes Out This Summer?
There are several basic troubleshooting steps you can perform if your A/C happens to go out this summer. As always, please keep in mind that there are basic steps safe for homeowners to try. However, major repairs and troubleshooting should always be left to the professionals. Now, to start – once you notice something is off with your A/C unit, make your way over to the thermostat to check if the batteries need to be changed. The display may be powered on with the temperature of your household showing. But it’s possible that the batteries are low and need to be swapped out for new ones. If the batteries are good, you can try lowering the temperature to see if your system responds and cool air blows out from your vents.
If, at this point, the issue persists, head outside to your outdoor unit (the compressor) and confirm that it is running as it should be. The compressor should be running with its regular whirring sound. If it is making a sound you haven’t heard before, you should call an HVAC professional. Lastly, check your circuit breaker to see if the A/C switch somehow flipped to the “off” position. The resolution may simply be flipping the switch back to “on.” If all else fails, it would be the safest idea to power down your cooling system and give a call to your friendly neighborhood Chillicothe Heating & Cooling family.
What Are the “Don’ts” You Shouldn’t Try If Your A/C Goes Out This Summer?
So, now that you know what is safe to try if your A/C goes out, you might be wondering what is off limits. Well, you may be frustrated at this point and desperate to get your air up and running again. Perhaps you are a handy person who enjoys fixing things yourself? It might be tempting to try a repair yourself, but we highly recommend you leave major repairs and extensive troubleshooting to a licensed HVAC professional. You never know what can happen with a DIY repair and what other issues may snowball from it. So, it’s best to let us do the diagnosing and repair work for you.
In addition to not performing your repairs, we also want to express that leaving your windows open, and the constant closing and opening of your external doors is something you should stay away from. In the absence of your system not working, it would be best to keep as much cool air inside your home as possible. This, of course, keeps the hot summer air out as well. Last of all, once you’ve realized your system may need a professional diagnosis, be sure to call a legitimately licensed heating and cooling professional such as Chillicothe Heating & Cooling. All our technicians are NATE-certified and highly trained.
What Are Some Extra Tips You Can Do While Waiting For Us?
In the meantime, you can use electric or ceiling fans to help keep you cool. Another good option is using a portable air conditioner if that is available to you. You should also reduce your light usage and refrain from using heat-inducing components like your stove, as this can raise the temperature in your home much faster.
We hope this doesn’t happen to you this season. But it’s never a bad thing to be prepared and have somewhat of a game plan if it does happen. Life always throws surprises here and there. Staying ready is crucial! The good news is that we are open 24/7, 365 days a year. We offer emergency services year-round. So, if anything happens, you can be sure Chillicothe Heating & Cooling will come to your aid as fast as possible! You can call (740) 281-2186 or click here to schedule an appointment now!