A power outage can cause many issues in your home, including your air conditioner. If your AC isn't blowing cool air after a power outage, you can check a few things before calling in the professionals for AC maintenance.
In this article, we'll go over some common issues that can cause your AC to stop working after a power outage and what you can do to fix them.
Check Your Circuit Breakers
Circuit breakers control the indoor and exterior components of your central air conditioning system. When a surge occurs, the breaker trips to shut off the circuit, most often before a storm knocks out power. Because each component has its breaker, one is likely to have tripped while the other has not.
If the breaker for the outdoor air conditioning components trips but the breaker for the indoor air conditioning components does not, there will be no cold air. If you're not sure, call Rescue One Air for an inspection of your air conditioner.
Broken Capacitors
A capacitor starts an air conditioner's compressor. Power surges can cause the capacitor to fail. During a power loss, if the capacitor fails, the compressor will not resume until the power is restored. As a result, the outdoor unit does not exchange heat, while the indoor unit does typically.
The air conditioner isn't blowing cool air since the heat exchange procedure isn't completed throughout the cooling cycle.
You may visibly measure the capacitor's state by gazing into the outdoor device, which looks like a canister on top of the compressor. The top bulges or oozes an oily substance if the capacitor has blown. This problem would require the services of a certified HVAC technician.
Compressor Failure
A power surge could also cause your air conditioner's compressor to fail. When the compressor fails, there is no heat exchange since there is no cool air. Because the compressor cannot circulate refrigerant throughout the device, warm air escapes.
Rescue One Air's trusted AC technician will evaluate the compressor and let you know if the power outage has damaged it. The machine would require a compressor replacement if the compressor failed.
Call in the Professionals
If you've checked your circuit breakers and the problem persists, it's time to call the professionals. The team at Rescue One Air in Tempe, AZ, is equipped to handle all types of air conditioning issues, including those caused by power outages.
They'll be able to diagnose the problem quickly and get your AC running smoothly again in no time.
Don't let a power outage ruin your cool and comfortable home. Follow these tips and contact the professionals at Rescue One Air to get your AC back up and running.
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