Troubleshooting Your HVAC System

A man named Willis Carrier first developed the concept of air conditioning in 1902. Rumor has it, he stood on a train station platform in Pittsburgh, peering into the fog. Suddenly, he realized he could dry air by passing it through the water to create fog. Today, 84% – 87% of Americans use air conditioning. According to the Census Bureau, who reported on the Twin Cities metro homes, nearly 75% of residents use central air or HVAC while 22% use window units.

A few things to keep in mind when troubleshooting your HVAC system

For starters, most central air companies cannot give you a diagnosis for your HVAC systems over the phone or online without actually seeing your physical unit. Calling a local technician would be the best bet, however, there are things you can do yourself to test your unit.

First, check your thermostat to ensure it is on the correct settings and temperature; also remember that it could have simply run out of batteries. If the problem is not fixed once the batteries are replaced, make sure the unit has power. If it does, locate the service panel and check if the circuit breaker has been tripped. Note that the furnace and the air conditioner have separate circuit breakers/fuses. Check the filters to be sure they are not full or clogging the unit.

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