Our air conditioners keep us cool in the summer. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to get away from the severe heat and humidity of Dubai. When summer is at its peak, people turn up their air conditioners to take on the heat inside their homes. It is the time when no one wants that their AC units break down or get faulty. Therefore, people feel like it’s time to panic when they find out their air conditioning system is not turning out.
However, calling in a professional air conditioner repair Abu Dhabi is the best decision to repair your faulty AC unit. But check out these simple troubleshooting methods to see if you can get your AC back up and running before you start to sweat or freak out.
Settings on your thermostat
Your thermostat is the means by which you communicate with your air conditioner. So, if the thermostat isn’t operating properly, your air conditioner won’t know it needs to be turned on. Check that your thermostat is set to COOL and that the temperature is at least 5 degrees lower than the present indoor temperature. A family member may have altered the settings, or your thermostat may have been bumped accidentally.
Check your circuit breaker
Air conditioning systems consume a lot of energy via their electrical circuits. A momentary power surge can cause the circuit breaker to trip, preventing electricity from passing through the circuit. When this happens, your air conditioner will not turn on. When a circuit breaker trips, it switches from the “on” to the “off” position. Reset your tripped breakers by flicking them back to “on.”
Clogged air filter
A clogged air filter can impede airflow, straining your AC and increasing the likelihood of it overheating and shutting down. During the cooling season, most households should replace their air filters at least once every four to five months. Replace your air filter if you don’t remember when you last updated it or if it appears obviously unclean. It’s a good idea to keep a variety of filters available so you may swap them out as needed.
Blown fuse
The fuse box is outside of your house, close to the condenser. After finding the fuse box and cutting off the power, remove the fuses and use a multimeter to check for continuity. You can buy a replacement fuse at a hardware shop or from online vendors if one of the fuses breaks. Just make sure to snap a photo of it so you can quickly identify the manufacturer and model.
Check the area around the outdoor unit for plants and debris
The airflow through the outdoor unit might be obstructed by landscaping, loose leaves, mud, and other debris, which will lead to your AC overheating and shutting off. Make sure there are many feet of vertical clearance and at least two feet of space around the unit. Remove any obstructions to ventilation. The top of outdoor air conditioners often releases the most heat, thus they require a lot of breathing space.
These could be the top five most common reasons why your AC unit is not turning on. We advise checking on these things before you call AC repair experts to fix the issue. If you are looking for professional air conditioner repair in Abu Dhabi, contact us at Special Air Condition General Maintenance for the best and most affordable services.