You might have a small problem that is easy
to fix so save yourself some cash and check out these things. Whether
big or small they will save you time and money and allow us to better
help you.
Check Your Breaker. Often after
thunderstorms and power surges set breakers off. If you are afraid you
might have lightening damage call ASAP so that we may help you file a
insurance claim.
Check your Air Filter. Is it
dirty? Dirty filters restrict airflow and can cause a lot of trouble.
Sometimes if your system is blowing warmer than usual air it can be
because of this.
Is it Frozen? The are two pipes
that connect your outdoor unit to your home. One is aprox. 2" wide and
often covered with a black foam sleeve. The other is less than an inch
wide. (see figure 1.1) If the larger one feels colder than a coke can or
has visible ice on it, then your coil might be frozen (see figure 1.2)
Until that ice melts, we cannot do anything. Turn off your system
immediately. It takes 3-4 hours to melt most iced coils.
Write Down the Symptoms. Have
you heard any noises? What do they sound like and where are they coming
from? Is air blowing out of the vents? Is it cold or hot?
Don't Close Off Vents. That
backs up the airflow and causes trouble.
Check Your Air Return. Curtains
and furniture close to your air return create the same affect as a dirty
air filter.
Heater Not Working? If you have
a gas furnace, check to see if your pilot light is lit.
Is Your Light Switch On? Ever
see a light switch in your attic that you didn't know what it turned on?
Well it turns on your furnace/heater/blower. If you have had another
contractor in your attic or a relative unfamiliar with your light
switches they might have turned off your furnace when looking for the
attic light.
Weather Sneak Up on You? We
have all at some time forgotten to switch our thermostats on to heat or
back on to A/C once the perfect spring weather passes. Check to make
sure its where you want it.
Bought a New Furnace Lately?
They have a safety lockout feature that is activated by power surges.
Turning off your thermostat (Both switches on off.) for a couple minutes
resets the safety lockout.