Unfortunately, even when you have serious demands on the maintenance of your air conditioner, the problem can occur when the system is most in demand. Looking at the most common air conditioner problems can help you better assess when emergency repairs should take place. The air conditioner does not turn on. This is a typical malfunction. Fortunately, this can be quickly fixed. The problem is usually that the thermostat was not installed correctly, or simply does not work. If the thermostat setting does not help, you may need to completely replace the thermostat. If you are having problems with the air conditioner motors, it might be caused by a faulty AC capacitor. When capacitors go bad, they lose strength and begin functioning at reduced power or else they stop working altogether. The air conditioner capacitor starts the various air conditioner motors and keeps them going by building up a store of electricity that can be used to provide continuous power. In this role, it acts as a sort of temporary battery so that there is a constant supply of power to keep the system running smoothly. An AC capacitor is similar to a battery in function, though they both work in very different ways. The capacitor’s job is to absorb and store electrical energy that can be used to start up the fan motors and to keep them running. Capacitors help maintain a constant charge to the motors so the air conditioner can run for an extended period of time reliably and efficiently. Check your YORK capacitor for a malfunction and replace if necessary. We recommend checking the wiring as well. Exposed wires around the A/C unit are typically seen with improper installation of the air conditioner equipment. Bad wiring is not only a fire hazard but it can allow moisture into the unit. It can create the need for an expensive repair. Do not try to do the work on your own, have a professional come out to fix the exposed wiring. If you’re not able to get the problem resolved with the above troubleshooting tips, have an experienced HVAC professional investigate further to identify the cause. Even if you are successful, it may be wise to upgrade from an older thermostat to a new programmable model, to avert future problems. Contact our customer support team for more details!
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