My Air Conditioner Won’t Turn On

 There’s nothing worse than going to turn your air conditioning on during a hot day, and it won’t turn on. Of course, when it happens you’re going to go into panic mode thinking about how you won’t be able to cool your home, or even worse what it could cost you to get it fixed. There is no need to be concerned right away, knowing that there are a few reasons why it might not be turning on. It is not uncommon for this problem to happen, so there are some things you should look for first. A few of those are:

• A Circuit Breaker Tripped- Circuit breakers were designed to shut off when it is receiving an electricity overload protecting your home from fires. This could be caused by a few different problems. You may be running too many appliances in your home at once, or an appliance is getting old and is consuming more electricity than it normally would. Check your breaker to see if it needs to be reset, and is the reason your air conditioning won’t turn on.
• Clogged Air Filter- Air filters need to be changed regularly, but unfortunately it is something most people don’t prioritize. A clean air filter will allow for proper airflow through an air conditioner, but when it has been clogged with dirt and debris the air can no longer flow properly. It is important to check your air filters often to be sure they have not been clogged.
• Your Motor Stopped Working- If you noticed that before your air conditioner wouldn’t turn on it was making noises, there is a good chance it may be your motor. If you find that the issue is the motor, you should look for a knowledgeable and experienced technician to help with the fix instead of replacing the whole unit.
• Your Thermostat Needs To Be Replaced- Your thermostat is the control panel for your air conditioning unit. Without this, there is no way that it could turn on. If your thermostat needs batteries, is blank, or it is outdated it can cause the unit not to turn on.

Even the most maintained air conditioning units need to be repaired from time to time. Finding an air conditioning company you can trust is important when you start to run into problems. Dilligence Heating, Air Conditioning and Mechanical Solutions serves High Point, NC and the surrounding areas. If you need AC installation, repair, or services we are proud to be your local experts. Give us a call today for more information!