As summer rolls around, ACs become an integral part of our lives and we rely on them to keep us cool, comfortable, and safe. However, air conditioner problems can cause major disruptions in your daily life if they aren’t addressed quickly. Luckily, many AC issues can be solved by homeowners without calling in a technician. Here are seven common AC problems and how to fix them before they cause any serious damage:
If your AC is not cooling, it may be a simple fix.
Strange smells from your AC vents can be caused by a clog in the line or drain, or a leak. If you’ve been noticing odd odors lately, don’t panic—it’s probably just that time of year when it’s time to clean out your furnace and air conditioner!
To check for a clog in the line, open up all of your windows and doors and turn on one room’s AC unit at full blast. Close up all other rooms except for this one so there is no way for air to escape out of them while testing is under way. When you’re sure that all drafts have been shut down completely (or else there will be some serious backdrafts), leave the vent door open for about 10 minutes before re-entering with a flashlight and looking around. If there are any blockages or obstructions in front of fan blades or inside filters themselves, then cleaning will solve this problem once and for all!
If nothing shows itself during this process then move on to checking drains; if blocked drains were causing strange smells from AC vents then opening them up would release whatever was trapped behind there into room where occupants were being affected by it most directly (and hopefully not too heavily).
When you hear strange noises from outside your AC unit, it’s time to check for loose screws or other parts. If the sound is coming from the fan, check for a loose fan blade. It may be rattling against the frame or housing of your AC unit. Make sure that all screws are tight and that no wires have been damaged by vibrations. If you can’t find any problems with how things are assembled, there could be a problem with either:
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