Simple diagnosis
Check the fans on the outdoor AC unit and the air handler or gas furnace and make sure they both are operating. If one of them is not running, then call a professional air conditioning technician in Houston TX
Second, check the thermostat. It's amazing how many people just turn on the air conditioner by default, meaning they haven't touched the thermostat from the time it was installed. So the unit could be on the fan or low cool mode and they think that is normal.
When do you need repairs?
Of course, with a home diagnosis and virtually no training, you can only do so much. Call a repairman if:
- there are strange clacking noises from your AC when you turn in on
- strange odors every time you turn it on
- leaks on your floor
- the breaker for the AC keeps tripping
- ice build-up on your pipes
- the outdoor fan in the heat pump won't turn on
- erratic air conditioning cycles
If you suddenly find an increase in your light bills and you brought in no additional appliances, your air conditioning unit could be the culprit. Call for a professional air conditioning technician in Houston, TX immediately. It's also important to have regular maintenance checkups for your AC to keep it in optimum condition.