What to Expect During an AC Repair Appointment
So, without notice your air conditioner needs repair at your Edmonton home and you don’t know what that entails. It’s daunting enough to let an A/C system repair technician into your home, but then to wonder what they’re going to do tends to add another level of anxiety. But fear not! Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here to fill you in on the basic air conditioner repair process so you will be informed when an expert A/C system service technician needs to come out to your house.
AC Repair Starts Simple
When the repairman comes to your home, they should initially request to check your thermostat. It might sound silly, but they need to check it to confirm that it’s not simply a thermostat settings issue. The repairman will check that the thermostat is set to cool and then decrease the temperature to see if that will activate the air conditioner. A flawed or improperly connected wire could be the only thing that’s keeping you from a comfortable home.
If there is still an issue, the technician may ask you to see the circuit breaker box. They may switch the circuit switches to off and then back to on to see if that resolves the issue with your air conditioning system.
Getting to the nitty-gritty of AC Repair
The technician will then probably ask you to see the AC system. Same as a doctor, the repairman will commence their trial and error diagnosis process. There are many things that could be the culprit of an A/C system that isn’t operating properly, and it’s up the repairman to examine all the possible sources starting from the most ordinary issues to the least. The diagnostic process could take anywhere from 5 to 60 minutes or more.
During the air conditioner diagnosis, they will probably check the air filter to verify it’s not obstructed or in need of replacing. They will check the AC refrigerant levels, verify the air condenser fan is rotating properly, make sure that the size of your air conditioner is right for the size of your home, and inspect the wiring, electronics and safety controls.
Once the air conditioner repairman has identified the issue, they should explain all your options. The discussion will generally start with the repairman explaining what the trouble is, what part (if any) failed, how or why it went out, and air conditioner operate}.
The repairman will then go into your choices, which will involve swapping out the part and correcting the trouble, but could also include upgrading parts of the A/C, the A/C system itself, or your entire HVAC system. In particular cases, it may make more sense to purchase a complete new heating and AC system, specifically if the AC is past its prime, or susceptible to breaking down again and end up costing you more for AC repairs in the end. The repairman will go over how much time, effort, and cost it will take to fix the issue.
The service tech may at this point explain what could have been done to prevent the problem or part failure and how to prevent a future issue. This generally includes yearly maintenance, which not only helps prevent an air conditioning breakdown, but in most cases also keeps your AC system’s warranty valid. Most expert air conditioner repair companies will offer an annual maintenance plan so you don’t have to worry about making future heating and cooling tune-up appointments for your systems.
At the end, they will go over the process for repairing the failed part or resolving the problem. If you elect that AC repair is better for you than purchasing an upgraded air conditioning system, the service tech will order any parts required and schedule your follow-up appointment to repair the A/C system. Or, if the necessary part is already handy on their vehicle, they will begin the AC repair work with your go-ahead.
Always know that throughout Edmonton you’re in good hands with Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning. Our service techs are ACE-certified and have been through extensive background checks so you can feel comfortable with the people we send into your home. If you ever have any questions about your HVAC equipment or what to expect with your air conditioner repair, give us a call around the clock at 587-404-0790 and we’ll be happy to walk you through the process.