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Emergency HVAC Repairs: What to Do When Your AC Breaks Down in Summer

Emergency HVAC Repairs: What to Do When Your AC Breaks Down in Summer

When your air conditioner suddenly breaks down in the sweltering summer heat, it can be a stressful and uncomfortable experience. Knowing the right steps to take can help you manage the situation effectively and restore comfort to your home as quickly as possible. Here’s what you should do when your AC breaks down:

1. Check the Thermostat: Ensure your thermostat is set to the cooling mode and the temperature is set correctly. Sometimes, the issue can be as simple as incorrect settings.

2. Inspect the Power Source: Verify that the air conditioner is receiving power. Check your circuit breaker or fuse box for any tripped breakers or blown fuses and reset or replace them if necessary.

3. Examine Air Filters: Dirty or clogged air filters can restrict airflow and cause your AC to shut down. Inspect and replace your air filters if they are dirty to see if this resolves the issue.

4. Look for Obstructions: Ensure that the outdoor unit is free from debris, such as leaves or dirt, which can obstruct airflow and cause the system to overheat.

5. Check for Ice Build-Up: If you notice ice on the coils, turn off the AC and let it thaw. Ice build-up can indicate a refrigerant leak or poor airflow, both of which require professional attention.

6. Listen for Unusual Noises: Strange sounds like grinding or banging can indicate internal issues. If you hear these noises, it’s best to turn off the system and call a professional immediately.

7. Call a Professional: If the above steps don’t resolve the issue, it’s time to contact a professional HVAC technician. The skilled team from A-Plus Quality is ready to provide prompt, reliable emergency repair services to get your AC back up and running.

By following these steps, you can troubleshoot your AC issues and ensure that you seek professional help when needed. Remember, the professional and highly skilled team from A-Plus Quality is here to help with all your HVAC needs.
 

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  • Most common Boiler Issues

    - Boiler fails to ignite
    - Low pressure
    - Strange Noises
    - Boiler is not responding to the thermostat
    - Cold Radiators
    - Boiler leaking or dripping
    - Boiler cycling very fast
    - Available Hot water but No Heat

  • Why is there ice building up on the copper pipes?

    There can be many reasons why the refrigerant pipes are freezing up but the most common issue is low refrigerant levels. If your AC unit has ice buildup turn off the unit for at least 4 hours and call us at 416-410-0337

  • Furnace is blowing cold air in Winter?

    This can be due to Ignition lockout, sometimes could be resolved by resetting the power  and if this does not resolve the issue you should contact a certified gas technician from A-Plus Quality to get this problem resolved!

  • What are mini-split advantages?

    Just as the name implies, a “mini-split” system is a “split system” however available in smaller capacities, for single room to whole house conditioning. Mini-split systems may range from as small as 9,000 BTUh per hour, comparable to say, a small window AC unit, for individual room use, up to 4 and 5 ton capacities for “Room By Room” (also known as “Zoning”) and whole house conditioning. With near universal design, mini-splits are “heat pumps” which provide both heating and cooling for a home. Here are key advantages when compared to traditional split systems:

    Efficiency- Mini-splits are highly engineered systems which offer attractive operating efficiencies, in many instances, eligible for utility company rebates.
    Heat Pump- Most mini-split systems are heat pumps, providing year-round comfort.
    Solar friendly- Due to very low power requirements, mini-splits are an ideal complement to “Net Zero Energy” homes, or any home using renewable power.
    Carbon footprint- Mini-splits are 100% electric, with zero operating emissions of any type.
    Zoning- Most mini-split manufacturers offer systems capable of room-by-room “zoning”, to account for peak demands of a room based upon construction type, exposure orientation and usage.
    Variable capacity- Mini-splits are typically DC inverter driven. That is, a variable speed compressor which modulates in proportion to instantaneous demand. Most conventional split systems, by comparison, operate with an ON-OFF strategy. (Would you use an ON-OFF switch as the accelerator in your vehicle?)
    Location, Location, Location!- Mini-split outdoor units are compact; they can be located far away from noise-sensitive areas, such as bedrooms and home offices. Mini-split indoor units have the ability to be installed where conventional systems cannot.
    They’re perfect for additions and remodels where access to current HVAC system is difficult to access.
    Modern mini-split systems are remarkably quiet; in fact, many times their operation is unnoticed by the end user.

  • What is a mini-split?

    By definition, and simply put, a “Split System” is a heating and air conditioning system which has two main components, the indoor unit and outdoor unit. In short, the indoor unit absorbs heat energy in the cooling mode, and the outdoor unit rejects the very heat absorbed by the indoor unit. And the cycle is repeated until the set temperature is met. Although the indoor and outdoor units are located in physically different, hence “split” locations, they are connected and operate as, one system; continuously circulating refrigerant liquid and vapor by means of interconnecting, dehydrated copper refrigerant lines, commonly referred to as a “Line Set”.

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