Steps To Take When Your Air Conditioner Goes Out

No matter where you live, summer is generally when things get hot enough to warrant cranking the AC a little more than normal. As the months drag on, it’s only going to get hotter, which means you’re likely going to be relying on your AC more and more. This means that your air conditioning unit will be working extra hard to keep your home comfortable and cool throughout the season. However, what will you do if your system unexpectedly breaks down thanks to all the extra wear and tear? Here are a few suggestions for what to do when your house starts heating up.

Decide if You Need Professional Help

First, you take a look at the circuit breaker. Your air conditioning unit can trip up the breaker due to surges in the use of electricity. As such, your power to the system can go out. You just need to see if any of the switches have been flipped in the breaker box, and, if so, flip them back.

You should also check on your thermostat. You can do this simply by turning on your air conditioner on the physical unit. If it starts but doesn’t do so from the thermostat, then the thermostat should probably be switched out. Also, in some instances, the batteries may be dead and just need to be replaced.

Keep Your Home Cool in the Interim

If those fixes don't work, you will need to keep your home chilled and dry while waiting for some experienced air conditioning repair technicians to arrive and fix your unit for you. There are several ways to go about this, you just have to decide which way works best for you.

First, unplug all of your electronics that are not in use. This will reduce the volume of heat in smaller rooms as well as within the house’s electrical system. Also, keep all windows covered during the day. Put your blinds and shades down or draw your curtains while the sun is still shining. This blocks direct rays from coming into your home and heating the various rooms.

You can also adjust your ceiling fans to run counterclockwise. This direction gives off more of a cross breeze throughout larger rooms, which you’ll likely appreciate as things heat up.

This trick works especially well while using a dehumidifier, a device that dries out the air inside your home. By decreasing the moisture in the air, a dehumidifier will make you feel a bit more comfortable.

Refresh Your Own Body if Necessary

To feel more at ease, either take a cool, relaxing shower or dip your feet into a chilled foot bath. You can also wipe yourself down with a cold, damp cloth.

Afterward, choose cotton pajamas and snuggle up in cotton sheets, or no sheets at all. This will allow you to sleep much more comfortably.

In conclusion, if your air conditioner needs repair, call in our experienced technicians today. You won't have to wait long for the heat and humidity you feel to become a thing of the past. Make an appointment with us and we'll get your system back up and running as soon as possible.