After a period of non-use, you may encounter problems as you turn on your heating and cooling equipment. Fortunately, with the right information, you can easily tackle these problems. So what issues should you look out for during the spring?
Here are the spring HVAC problems that homeowners experience most frequently.
Tripped Breaker
You may try to fire up your air conditioner for the first time after winter, but nothing happens. No need to panic because solving this problem is often as easy as just flipping the switch at the circuit breaker to turn the system on. However, if it keeps tripping, there could be a bigger problem that requires the attention of an electrician.
Dirty Coils
Your air conditioning system has a condenser coil located in the outside part and an evaporator coil in the indoor unit. These coils need to be cleaned periodically. If too much dirt accumulates on them, they become inefficient and increase your air conditioner's energy consumption. The coils are delicate, so cleaning is best left to a qualified technician.
Thermostat Problems
A smart thermostat typically has no problem transitioning between seasons. If you have an outdated one, failing to manually adjust the settings could affect your A/C system's efficiency. Make sure the device is set to cooling mode. If it still isn't functioning properly in this mode, you'll need to have it replaced or looked at by an expert.
Contactor Failure
A contactor is a switch that regulates how the outdoor and indoor components of your air conditioner work. Ants are the most common reason for contactor failure. These little critters can clog the contactors up as they seek warmth during the cold season.
Scheduling professional maintenance for your air conditioner will go a long way in helping you avoid these common spring HVAC problems. Your technician will detect any potential issues early enough and make the necessary repairs. If you need help with spring A/C maintenance in the Fort Wayne area, please contact us at Hartman Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning. We've been serving our clients with superior HVAC products and services since 1963.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in New Haven, Indiana and surrounding Fort Wayne area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 260-376-2961.