How to DIY Air Conditioner Repair

The major air conditioner repairs carried out are dueIf the air conditioning problem is not resolved, then
to the air conditioner not being able to turn on, oryou need to check the duct system i.e. the return air
the cooling capacity has been reduced, the air flow isducts and the supply air ducts and the filters whether
lost or it can also be due to the internal componentsthey carry air from the air handler to the different
of the air conditioner.intended rooms in the building.
The usual air conditioner components that need to beThe other most common problem with air
replaced are the faulty air compressor or condenser,conditioners would be that the air conditioner doesn't
defective air handling unit, defects in the duct systemgive good cooling effect. It so, you will need to
and the air leaks.check the blower unit.
If your air conditioner doesn't start, you have to lookIf you find that it is dirty, you should clean it as it
at the controls and the switches as most of thecauses loss of cool air supply. The reduced cooling
problems are electrical related. You have to checkcould also be due to old or aged air compressors
whether the circuit breaker and the thermostat arewhich have to be replaced.
properly functioning.The air compressors are costly and this would be an
After that you need to check the air handling unitexpensive repair. Cooling effect is reduced even if
which comprises the return air plenum, air filter,the condensate from the air conditioner is not being
blower fan, cooling and heating coil and the supplydrained properly or there are leaks in the air handler,
plenum. Next you need to check the circuit breakersor due to damaged air ducts or due to the problems
for the compressors and the air handling units.in the air conditioner refrigerant system.