Troubleshooting Common Air Conditioning Problems

Is your air conditioning unit not working well—or at all? If not, you don’t have to wait for a professional. There are several common air conditioning problems you can troubleshoot on your own.

For instance, if your A/C unit won’t turn on, you can check to make sure the circuit breaker hasn’t been tripped. You can also check to make sure the thermostat settings are correct and that the condenser tray isn’t overflowing.

Of course, some problems might seem harder to solve. What if your A/C unit isn’t cooling or heating adequately? What if you’re getting poor airflow?

In both of these cases, there could be very simple solutions to the problem. In the case of your A/C unit not cooling or heating adequately, you might just need to replace the air filter. In the case of having poor airflow, opening up all the vents and making sure they are free from obstruction can solve the problem.

While problems with your air conditioning can seem daunting, once you know what to do you’ll find that the most common problems can be solved easily. To find out more about how to troubleshoot common air conditioning problems, read the infographic below.