5 HVAC Troubleshooting Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

As a homeowner, there are so many different things you are responsible for such as maintaining the quality of your roof, household appliances, and HVAC system. Knowing how to troubleshoot small issues can help you avoid major, costly problems in the future. We always advise our customers to get professional help when it comes to maintaining and repairing their HVAC systems. Listed below are 5 HVAC troubleshooting tips that every homeowner should know – these can help you acknowledge when it is time to call a professional like Tony Kelly HVAC Inc.

Check The A/C Air Filter

If you notice poor airflow or reduced air quality in your home, it may be time to replace or clean your air filters. We always recommend that our clients replace air filters every 30-60 days. Before you make a call to get your HVAC system repaired, make sure to check the quality of your air filters. It’s a solvable issue that homeowners can do on their own. One of our top HVAC maintenance tips is to have a couple of spare air filters stored away at all times. That way, your airflow and the quality of air inside your home will improve instantly if the issue is in fact the air filter(s).

Check The Circuit Breakers

If your A/C system shut off randomly, you should check the circuit breaker box. From storm damage to electrical work being done on powerlines in your region, your breaker could have popped, causing your HVAC system to shut off completely and not power back up. It may seem quite obvious that there’s no power in the house, but sometimes, it just goes unnoticed. Power outages can occur and they are normal. A simple switch back on will lead everything back to normal again.

Check The Outside Unit

Your outside unit needs care too. If you didn’t take care of it properly, it might be “living” beside rubble, leaves, branches, or dirt. Some might even be stuck on the inside of it. A quick fix is to obviously clean and remove everything. Troubleshooting HVAC issues from the outside should be done by a professional as there are a lot of pieces that go into how the system functions as a whole.

Check The Vents, Ducts, Grills

We advise you to check your vents, ducts, and grills for possible blockage. While it is always best to call a professional for this type of troubleshooting, it can be done on a minimal level by homeowners. Blocked vents, ducts, and grills are the leading cause of your openings not working properly. These openings are a very sensitive component of your A/C and heating system. The airflow your system generates is not being properly released because of possible blockage. Our HVAC tip is to make sure that all your furniture is at least two feet away from openings.

Check The Thermostat and Batteries

Sometimes you can set your A/C to lower temperatures if you enjoy keeping your home cool during various seasons. If you do this, you might be susceptible to a system freeze that could lead to further problems. If the former doesn’t apply to you, but your unit is not turning on, it may be as simple as dead batteries in the thermostat causing the issue. New, energy-efficient batteries can be a quick and affordable way to troubleshoot your HVAC system.

A Few Extra Steps You Can Take

Make sure your wires are all intact. If you realize there’s an issue with your wiring on the outside unit, make sure to call a certified technician/professional to get the wiring placed properly.

Monthly power bills are all of a sudden higher yet you know there’s not an increase in your usage. For that fact alone, it may be a time to call up the professionals because there’s certainly an issue somewhere within your HVAC system.

The Tony Kelly Team Is At Your Service! Tallahassee, We Are Ready to Serve Your HVAC Systems!

Now that you tried all our HVAC troubleshooting tips, and your system is still down, it’s time to call up the professionals. Our timely service and professionalism will make your HVAC system work like-new again. Tony Kelly HVAC Inc. is the leading heating and A/C company serving Tallahassee, Florida, and the surrounding areas. Whether your problem is simple or a difficult one, our team has the knowledge and experience to get the job done.

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