Common HVAC Emergencies

You rely on your HVAC system to keep your home or business comfortable. If you have elderly residents or children, this can be very important in the summer and winter months when the temperatures can have a direct effect on their health—which is why having a healthy HVAC system is so important. Typically, HVAC systems are reliable, but when they act up, it can be serious. Here are some of the more common things that can go wrong with your HVAC system and prevent it from getting the job done.

The Thermostat: Brains of the Operation

The whole HVAC system relies on one device to tell it what the temperature is—the thermostat. The thermostat essentially controls all of the actions of your HVAC system. When the temperature gets too high, the AC comes on; too low, the heat. If the thermostat isn’t working right, then there is no way for the HVAC system to operate. If your system isn’t working at all, then the first place to look is the thermostat to make sure it is in working order. Digital models may require a change of batteries.

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Loss of Refrigerant

Does it seem like your air conditioner keeps running and running, but it just can’t get the temperature of your home or business down to where it should? Then you might need to have the refrigerant charged. Refrigerant is the liquid that is in the piping on the inside of your air conditioner. It carries the heat inside your house outside and cools the space. Over time, air conditioners can leak and need to be recharged. ServiceWhale can get custom quotes from reputable HVAC professionals who can help refill your HVAC system’s refrigerant.

Dirty Filters Clogging Up the System

Do you change your HVAC system’s filters on a regular basis? Maybe, one of the contractors you hired from a ServiceWhale quote changes your filter when they do your yearly maintenance. The problem is that you may not be changing your filter often enough. Your filter should be checked and changed every 30 to 90 days. A dirty filter can cause your HVAC system to malfunction and even work much harder than it needs, causing damage.

The Fuse Is Blown

Like any device that runs on electricity, your HVAC system has fuses to protect the hardware. In particular, the compressor and the motor are two of the devices that are hooked up to a fuse. If something causes one of these components to overheat, it can cause the fuse in the system to blow. Once this happens, there is no way for your HVAC system to function properly.

Changing a fuse in an HVAC system isn’t as easy as other devices. Let ServiceWhale generate custom quotes for you so that you can have a professional get the job done right.