Of course, the air conditioning has decided to stop working precisely during the hottest day of the year! Getting it fixed can be expensive and, moreover, you will find yourself waiting for the technician to arrive in a sweat bath. Why don't you take a look at it? Follow these steps to save money and get some refreshment back immediately.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Identify the Problem
Step 1. Has the appliance stopped working, is it not cooling enough or is it circulating hot air?
Step 2. The external or internal drive is not working
- Make sure the plug is inserted into the socket. Although it seems obvious, sometimes children or dogs can accidentally detach it.
- Check the switches and fuses. Make sure they are in place, turned on and working properly. The power line, especially in older homes, is easily overloaded if the air conditioning shares a circuit with appliances such as an iron, refrigerator or microwave.
- Take a look at the thermostat and make sure it is set to the desired temperature and that it works correctly. As with the socket, sometimes the configuration can be changed by mistake.
Step 3. Check the band from which the air comes out:
it could have broken and not let the cold air out.
Repair or replace it. Allow the ice to melt before restarting the air conditioning
Step 4. Take a look at the coils and the filter
If they are dirty, clean them. Melt the ice before restarting the unit.
Step 5. Call the technician
If you can't pinpoint the problem, consult an expert.
Method 2 of 2: Preventive Maintenance
Step 1. Wash the condensing unit once a year, or when necessary
Turn off the air conditioning and wash it with a garden pump following a movement from top to bottom.
Step 2. Clean or change the filter regularly
This simple step can increase the efficiency and useful life of the air conditioning. The filter needs to be changed when ice forms in the indoor unit.
- Although it is difficult to see because the unit is closed, it touches the outer metal part and tries to perceive the temperature difference. You may also see ice on the suction tube.
- If ice forms, the air filter is probably dirty and does not allow the air to come out normally. Ice generation is caused by insufficient heat being introduced into the cooling section.
- When the temperature drops so much, the condensed water, which collects in the evaporator, begins to freeze. Thus, ice forms, resulting in poor performance of the appliance and the possibility of damage to the compressor.
Advice
- Good maintenance increases the efficiency of the unit, saves energy and prevents any breakages and malfunctions.
- Keep the air conditioning clean for optimal and reliable performance.
Warnings
- Do not repair the appliance yourself if you are not a technician, especially if it is still under warranty.
- Don't diagnose electrical problems, unless you have a license.
- Do not assume that the air conditioning does not work due to the thermostat. Tampering with the thermostat and its cables can cause even more problems. If the thermostat has been set but the appliance does not work, call the technical service immediately.
- Do not bend the "fins" that are outside the capacitor. Make sure you wash it in a top-down motion.
- If you have any doubts while examining the device, stop and call a technician.
