Just what you don’t need on a hot Ohio summer day: the AC shutting down. Now what? We all depend on devices that keep our home comfortable and healthy in all seasons. So when something goes wrong with the AC or furnace, it’s a major issue. We want to know why it happened and how quickly the problem will be resolved.
Your AC shutting down might turn out to be a simple something that lends itself to a fast DIY fix. Alternatively, you may need the services of a certified HVAC service technician to restore cool comfort to your house when you find your AC shutting down. Here are a few possible issues that may be the cause of an AC shutting down.
- Clogged air filter. Dirt and dust accumulation in the filter can eventually obstruct airflow through the air-conditioner system. If airflow stops, ice begins forming on the indoor evaporator coil, eventually triggering an automatic AC shutdown. To avoid this inconvenience, during the summer air-conditioning season, it’s a good idea to replace the air filter every month.
- Dirty condenser coils. Accumulation of dirt and dust on the outdoor condenser coil can impair heat transfer and cause a system shutdown. Cleaning coils is usually a job for a professional technician. If you’re scheduling regular annual preventative maintenance with your HVAC contractor, inspecting and cleaning the coils is part of that service.
- Low refrigerant. Most cases of shutdowns due to insufficient refrigerant are the result of small leaks. This requires a certified AC technician with specialized detectors to locate the leak and fix it, then restore refrigerant to the proper level.
- Defective run capacitor. This component provides a burst of voltage to start the central AC compressor. Over the years, run capacitors eventually lose capacity and the system will not restart. This is a routine job for a qualified HVAC technician but, due to the high voltage involved, is not a safe do-it-yourself task.
If your AC shutting down without your permission is an issue in your home, contact the pros at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning to restore cool comfort fast.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
1 (440) 246-5440
Serving the Lorain, OH Area