What to Expect During an AC Repair Appointment

So, all of a sudden your air conditioning system needs repair at your Fort Lauderdale home and you don’t know what that entails. It’s nerve-wracking enough to let an AC repairman into your home, but then to not be sure what they’re going to do tends to add a whole other level of concern. But fear not! Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here to inform you on the basic air conditioning repair process so you will be prepared when an expert AC service technician needs to come out to your house. 

AC Repair Starts Simple 

When the service tech arrives to your home, the first thing they will most likely do is request to see your thermostat. It might sound silly, but they need to take a look at it to confirm that it’s not just a thermostat settings issue. The repairman will check that the thermostat is programmed to cool and then decrease the temperature to see if that will start up the AC. A defective or incorrectly connected wire could be the only thing that’s keeping you from a comfortable home. 

If this doesn’t fix the problem, the technician may request to see your circuit breaker box. They will probably switch the circuit switches to off and then back to on to see if that activates the AC. 

Getting to the nitty-gritty of AC Repair 

The repairman will then most likely ask you to see the air conditioning equipment. Same as a doctor, the technician will commence their trial and error discovery process. There are several factors that could be the reason for an air conditioner that isn’t running properly, and it’s up the technician to examine all the possible causes starting from the most frequent issues to the least. The diagnostic process could take anywhere from five minutes to sixty, and sometimes longer. 

During the air conditioning diagnosis, they will most likely check the air filter to make sure it’s not clogged or needs to be replaced. They will examine the air conditioner’s refrigerant levels, confirm the air condenser fan is circulating properly, verify that the size of your air conditioning system is suitable for the size of your residence, and check the electronics, safety controls, and wiring. 

Once the air conditioner repairman has determined the trouble, they should explain all your options. The discussion will typically start with the service tech explaining what the issue is, what part (if any) went out, how or why it failed, and what that part does for your air conditioning system operate}. 

The technician will then go into your choices, which will entail changing out the part and fixing the trouble, but may also involve upgrading parts of the A/C, the A/C system itself, or your entire heating and AC system. In particular cases, it may make more sense to purchase a complete new HVAC system, particularly if the air conditioner is past its prime, or susceptible to breaking down again and end up causing you to spend more on air conditioning repairs in the long run. The service tech will explain how much time, effort, and cost it will take to resolve the problem. 

The technician might at this point explain what could have prevented the issue or part failure and how to keep a future problem from happening. This generally includes proactive maintenance, which not only helps avoid an A/C system breakdown, but in most experiences also keeps your AC system’s warranty valid. Most expert AC repair centers will offer an annual service plan so you don’t have to stress about making future HVAC tune-up appointments for your systems. 

Lastly, they will discuss the process for repairing the failed part or correcting the trouble. If you choose that air conditioning repair is better for you than investing in an AC system upgrade, the service tech will order any parts required and schedule your next appointment to repair the A/C system. Or, if the part required is already handy on their van, they will begin the air conditioning repair work with your approval. 

Keep in mind that throughout Fort Lauderdale you’re in good hands with Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning. Our technicians are ACE-certified and have undergone extensive background checks so you can feel comfortable with the people we send into your home. If you ever come across any questions about your HVAC equipment or what to expect with your A/C system repair, give us a call 24/7 at 954-736-4314 and we’ll be happy to discuss the process.