If your thermostat isn’t telling your air conditioner to run, it won’t activate.

The key point is checking it’s set to “cool” and not “heat.” Otherwise your air conditioner will probably not turn on. Or you may have. heated air blowing from vents because the heat is going instead.

If you have a digital thermostat:

Replace the batteries if the screen is empty. If the screen is displaying jumbled numbers, get a new thermostat.

Check the right option is displaying. If you can’t alter it, reverse it by decreasing the temperature and pressing the “hold” button. This will make your AC start if scheduling is wrong.

Attempt to set the thermostat 5 degrees below the space’s temperature. Your AC won’t work if the thermostat is identical to the room’s temperature.
Once your thermostat is calibrated accurately, you should begin getting refreshing air fast.

If you’re using a smart thermostat, such as one made by Nest, Ecobee, Lux, Honeywell or Bosch, check the manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting. If you’re still having problems, call us at 817-888-8880 for support.

Condensate drain pans catch the extra water your system removes from the air. This pan can be found either under or within your furnace or air handler.

When there’s an obstruction or clogged drain, water can accumulate and trigger a safety setting to stop your system.

If your pan has a PVC pipe or drain, you can get rid of the surplus liquid with a formulated pan-cleaning capsule. You can buy these capsules at a home improvement or hardware shop.

If your pan includes a pump, look for the float switch. If the switch is “up” and there’s moisture in the pan, you could need to install a new pump. Call us at 817-888-8880 for support.

Your AC won’t turn on when you have an overloaded breaker.

To find out if one has gotten overloaded, go to your house’s main electrical panel. You can spot this metallic box on the wall in the basement, garage or closet.

Confirm your hands and feet are dry before you check the panel or breakers.

Locate the breaker identified “AC” and make sure it’s in the “on” spot. If it’s overloaded the switch will be in the in between or “off” location.

Firmly move the switch back to the “on” location. If it instantaneously trips again, leave it alone and contact us at 817-888-8880. A fuse that keeps turning off may mean your home has an electrical issue.

Your air conditioner typically has a shut-off device around its outside unit. This device is commonly in a metal box mounted on your residence. If your AC has recently been serviced, the device may have inadvertently been placed in the “off” setting.