If your air conditioner won t turn on it s important to troubleshoot a few key things before you call in an hvac technician as this can save you time and more importantly money.
Fan on air conditioner won t turn on.
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Check the contactor relay switch.
When ac units run they create condensation which is removed from the unit through a drain line.
In some cases you can give the fan a kick start by pushing it with a stick and if this occurs there is likely an issue with the capacitor.
If the ac fan won t spin the entire unit is functioning inefficiently or not at all.
Fan has trouble starting.
You can try pushing this button to see if it helps.
The reason your air conditioner won t turn on could be because the condensate drain line is clogged.
Turn off your ac at the thermostat.
If your condenser unit won t turn on at all you may have a faulty motor or the unit may not be receiving power.
Press the button down if it has kicked on.
Examine all wiring and ensure that the unit is plugged in.
Turn the air conditioning unit s breaker off at the main electrical panel.
Turn it back on again.
You can troubleshoot many problems with an air conditioning unit.
Its job is to cause motion and that motion moves the air.
There are some serious problems that can cause these issues but typically when your ac won t turn on you have about a 70 chance of solving the issue yourself.
While most modern air conditioning systems can last up to 20 years even the most maintained systems will need a repair from time to time.
Common ac problems can be frustrating.
This component tells the air conditioning fan to shut off once the thermostat reaches a reading equal to the temperature setting.
Common causes of air conditioner problems.
You can think of the motor on a fan just like the motor in your car.
If your air conditioner fan is not spinning the problem could be a faulty belt.
Test the contactor with a multimeter to see if it works.
Locate the electric motor for the air conditioner and see if it has a reset button.
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Try resetting the air conditioner some air conditioners have reset switches near the outside unit.
Most likely a capacitor.
When fan stops spinning turn a c unit off for a few minutes then back on and fan spins for awhile.
If your air conditioner doesn t have a reset button try this.
Remove the access panel with a screwdriver.
Similarly if a fan won t turn when the power is on but will rotate freely when shut off it could be the sign of a bad motor bearing.
Inside your air conditioning unit the fans turn with the assistance of motors and capacitors.
The condenser unit won t turn on.