Air conditioning season is here. Today might be the first time you turn your AC on with temperatures forecast to reach into the 80’s around the area. Hopefully you had your annual AC clean and check this spring and will have no surprises. Air conditioners will still develop issues at some point, the most common of theses issues is electrical. Some of the electrical issues are simple fixes for the technicians and some lead to larger issues. As with anything, the sooner you have the issue fixed the better off you will be because less issues can arise for you. Here are the most common electrical issues in your air conditioner so call a professional like those at Bartlett Heating and Air as soon as you see any issue.
*Capacitor Issue– Your capacitor is what send power to the motor to run them. Each motor has a separate start and run capacitor. As time goes on, the capacitor wears down. The capacitor can also suffer from excess amounts of voltage that can cause them issues. You can hear when a capacitor is starting to fail because you will hear a clicking from the cabinet area on the air conditioner.
*Circuit Breakers– If your circuit breakers are constantly tripping, your system might be demanding too much power. This could be due to wiring issues or a faulty motor. If your air conditioner is not matched correctly to your homes voltage you will run into this problem. You will have to have a professional like the ones at Bartlett Heating and Air come out to correct it. You could also have issues in your circuit control board that doesn’t have to do with your air conditioner.
*Relay Issues– Your relay opens and closes to transmit power to the motors. It has the ability to get stuck open due to dirt and debris clogging it. You can fix this issue before it happens by getting an annual AC clean and check to make sure everything is clean and ready to work. The relay being stuck open prevents the motor from turning on which means your air conditioner won’t start to cool your home. If your relay ends up getting stuck shut then your motor will not turn off which can make it burn out.
These are some of the common electrical issues air conditioners run into and they should be taken care of by a professional to prevent injury and further issues. Call the experts at Bartlett Heating and Air today for any HVAC problems or questions you may have.
