Reasons Why Your Atlanta AC Won't Turn On | Comfort Zone
June 13, 2014

Here’s a scenario you don’t want to encounter on a hot summer day: an air conditioner that won’t switch into cooling mode (the compressor doesn’t come on) or won’t turn on at all (not even the fans turn on). However, you shouldn’t panic: with the assistance of professional Atlanta, GA air conditioning repair experts on the job, you should have your AC’s power restored in no time.

Although there are a few cases where a simple user error can account for air conditioning failure, in most cases you shouldn’t attempt to repair an AC on your own or hire amateurs to do it. Air conditioners are complex devices that need the work of specialists to repair them. Call Comfort Zone Heating & Air for the help you need. You can reach our team 24/7.

Reasons an Air Conditioner Won’t Come On

  • Tripped circuit breaker: Whenever an electrical appliance in your home suddenly fails, always check the circuit breaker panel first to see if a tripped breaker has cut the power. If it has, reset it and try the appliance again. The error may only be temporary. If your air conditioner continues to trip the circuit breaker, however, then you need to have repair technicians investigate possible trouble with the electrical system and improper voltage.
  • Thermostat error: A thermostat can make or break an air conditioner. Even a minor miscalibration will cause the thermostat to read temperatures incorrectly and fail to turn the AC on when it should. If the thermostat loses its connection to the air conditioner, it will also fail to turn on the fans or the compressor. Repair specialists can repair the thermostat or replace it as necessary.
  • Failed start capacitor: The start capacitor is responsible for sending the voltage to a motor to get it running. Should the capacitor connected to the compressor fail, the compressor will not turn on. Repairs can replace the failed capacitor.
  • Fixed/burnt-out compressor: Excess stress and eventually cause the compressor to become fixed in place and unable to perform its function. Repairs can sometimes get it moving again. A more serious issue is a compressor that has burnt-out due to overheating. There is usually no choice for a repair technician in this case except to arrange to have the whole compressor replaced.

You won’t want to hesitate when your air conditioning system won’t turn on. You can’t trust that the system will somehow fix itself in a few hours: it won’t, and if you keep trying to run the AC, you risk the problem spreading and creating a larger, more expensive repair.

For fast response service to help with your troubles with air conditioning in Atlanta, GA, make the call to Comfort Zone Heating & Air. We are ready around the clock to restore your home’s cooling.

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