When it comes to life in Los Angeles, it’s hard to overstate just how important maintaining a good HVAC system at home is. After all, summer’s coming up and, while we usually get to escape the heat at home by heading out to the beach or the pool, that’s not exactly an option this summer. So now more than ever we are relying on an efficient air conditioner to get us through the inevitable heat of the season. Of course, you probably want to let the least amount of people into the house in these times. This is why we figured we’d provide you with a few tips in case you need HVAC repair. This way, you can try your own hand at it before you contact a professional service.
Your HVAC Is Running but Not Cooling
You might find yourself with an HVAC unit that is running but isn’t really cooling. In these cases, you might be able to try to fix it yourself. The first thing you should do is make sure that it’s off so that you can take a look at it with no problem. Now clean the filter or change it if it’s too worn out. You can also check to see if any ice has formed on the coils. If so, turn on the power and switch the fan on, which should be enough to melt the ice. Check on the condensate drain and clean it if it’s dirty or grown obstructed. Lastly, clean the outdoor compressor. These are all common surface-level problems that could be causing your air conditioning to fail at actually cooling. If you’ve gone through these steps, the problem might be beyond your abilities and you might need to contact an HVAC repair service.
Your HVAC Unit Is Not Working
Of course, your HVAC system might not even be running in the first place. If that’s the case, you will need to make sure the appliance itself can be fixed in a convenient way. First, confirm whether it’s receiving power at the electrical panel. Reset the equipment’s switches and its overloads, then check again if it turns back on. Check the thermostat settings to make sure they are the right ones. Then check the condensate overflow switch. In the HVAC units with this switch, if the draining pipe backs up with water then the float switch will shut off the air conditioner. If it’s been shut off, then it means you will need to clear the condensation drainpipe. The last thing you might be able to do yourself is to check the capacitor and the contactor in the compressor.
Finding HVAC Repair
At Universal Appliance Service Inc, we understand just how important air conditioning is for Los Angeles residents. As temperatures continue to rise as we approach summer, we are dedicated to servicing everyone in the area who might be having trouble with their HVAC. Our HVAC repair service is ready to help you out with the problem at hand. Just give us a call at 1 (877) 989-7419 and we’ll take a look at the problem in question.
