Air conditioner repair is inevitable. Even the most reliable model will fail sooner or later. There are many reasons why an air conditioner may need to be repaired. Most often, breakdowns are caused by mistakes made during the installation of a split system. Some buyers, having watched the videos on the Internet, want to save on installation and make mistakes that lead to a quick failure of the air conditioner, but there are also many reasons for the rapid shutdown of the air conditioner associated with the breakdown of one of its components or improper operation. In this case, only a qualified professional technician with the necessary diagnostic equipment can find the root cause of the breakdown and eliminate it. Before we turn to the most common AC problems and solutions, try the following basic steps:
- Make sure that your thermostat is ready– it should be in the cooling setting (change to cool position if not) for cooling and warm setting (for heating).
- Check that everything is on (the outdoor air conditioning/heat pump should be running)- for instance, you don’t want the outdoor disconnecting switch or the circuit breakers to be OFF.
- Change/clean the filter- this will restore proper airflow.
It will be useful to clean all the appliance's parts. Both the evaporator and condenser coils are critical to how your air conditioner cools rooms. When they get dirty, they lose their ability to absorb heat and stop cooling your home as well. Air filters help keep the coils clean, but dirt is inevitable. Even with diligent filter cleaning, the condenser coils need at least an annual cleaning.
Lawn mowing, laundry vents, and wandering foliage all cause problems for evaporator and condenser coils. If you get airflow from your unit but the air coming out isn't cold, this may be why. Check coils after every filter inspection and you may stay ahead of lost efficiency. When your Goodman air conditioner refuses to work normally, arrange a maintenance visit ASAP!
