# 1– My Condenser Doesnt Run.
There are a few issues that you can repair yourself in the event your condenser isnt working properly. Believe it or not, lots of times a condenser isnt working because of a lack of power. Check for blown fuses to change and have a look at the circuit breakers at the primary entrance panel. Another possible minor fix is simply that your thermostat maybe set too high. Lower your thermostat 10 degrees to check and see if this is the problem. If the compressor still does not work properly it could be due to a faulty motor or damage to the compressor. In the event that its neither your unit lacking power nor a thermostat issue, its best to call a professional repairman.
# 2– Uneven Cooling
When your air conditioning unit has uneven cooling, its usually just one problem. Air conditioners usually will deliver uneven cooling when the circulation system is out of balance. The solution is obvious, balance the system out.
# 3– Inadequate Cooling
When your apartment or residence is experiencing insufficient cooling, there are usually 3 root causes. The first thing to examine is your thermostat to see if its set too high. If your thermostat is set low enough an additional cause is that your evaporator may need to be cleaned. The last possibility is simply that your unit is too small to efficiently cool your living space. If thats the case, youll want to call an expert and replace your air conditioning unit with a larger system.
# 4 Unit Doesnt Cool
Again, examine your thermostat and make sure its lower than the outside temperature. Frequently if AC units are not cooling, a common reason can be a filthy condenser that requires cleaning. When you go about cleaning the condenser, bear in mind that youll also want to clean the fins and straighten them out if needed. Another possibility is that air movement into the condenser unit is being impeded by fragments such as weeds, grass or vines. Youll want to get rid of the fragments and give your unit at least a few feet of space so air can efficiently circulate around your AC unit. Double check and ensure the evaporator is clean.
If your unit still does doesnt work, youll want to call a qualified expert because most likely either the compressor is faulty or there isnt enough refrigerant inside the system.
# 5 Condenser Unit Turns off and On
If your condenser switches off and on repeatedly, there are usually 3 possible causes. Your condenser or evaporator requires cleaning Tucson Arizona Air Conditioning Services . The last possibility is that the condenser unit is blocked and there is not proper air movement.
If there are issues beyond ones that can be self diagnosed and repaired it is highly recommended that you talk to a qualified air conditioning repairman.