Air Conditioner Won’t Turn Off ,Air Conditioner Won’t Stop Running

If your AC stays on longer than it should, you may have a dirty filter. Clean or replace your filter to see if that remedies the situation. If your system is older or improperly sized, it also can cause the system to work too hard, cycle too often, and have difficulty shutting off. Other problems that may cause your AC to run constantly include: A stuck fan relay A short in the thermostat cable A thermostat that’s gone bad Central Air Conditioner Won’t Turn On If your central air system doesn’t come on, it may be as simple as to adjust the thermostat. If that doesn’t work, call a technician as your HVAC system may need to be repaired or replaced. AC Window Unit Won’t Kick On Similarly, with a window unit, you first should check the temperature setting on the unit and make sure that electrical current is flowing into the system. Again, if neither of those troubleshooting efforts locates the problem, call for professional help for AC window unit repair . AC Fan Not Working AC Fan Not Working Inside If your AC indoor fan isn’t working, first check to make sure a breaker hasn’t been tripped. If all is OK, check your air filter. If it’s blocked, then you may be able to fix it yourself. If there’s ice on the evaporator coil and refrigerant lines, allow the ice to melt, then check again to see if the fan is working. If it isn’t working, that might have caused your coil to freeze. A frozen coil requires a service call, because your technician may need to replace the contacts inside the fan relay, the fan belt, or the even the motor itself. AC Fan Not Working Outside When your AC isn’t cooling properly, you may want to check your outdoor unit. If the outdoor fan isn’t spinning, first check the breaker or fuse box. If a reset doesn’t correct the problem, there may be a couple of problems at work here. Start capacitor not working: If your compressor is still working, your fan’s motor or start capacitor may not be working. You can try to troubleshoot it by pushing the fan with a wooden stick. Don’t do it by hand, since if the fan does start, it could cut your fingers. If it still doesn’t start to spin, you need to call your local technician. Turn your unit off until she or he comes. If you don’t, you risk burning out your compressor—a major repair. Outdoor fan motor stuck: Dirt or rust may have caused the fan to get stuck. If the unit requires more extensive repairs, you may need to repair or replace the outdoor fan motor. Mohammad Imran HVAC Engineer