What to Expect During an AC Repair Appointment

So, without notice your air conditioner needs repair at your Fort Lauderdale home and you don’t know what that entails. It’s stressful enough to allow an AC repairman into your home, but then to not know what exactly they’re going to do could add even more unnecessary stress. Not to worry! Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here to inform you on the standard air conditioner 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 ridiculous, but they need to check it to make sure that it’s not merely a thermostat settings error. The repairman will confirm the thermostat is set to cool and then decrease the temperature to see if that will activate the air conditioner. A defective or wrongly connected wire could be all that’s keeping you from a comfortable home. 

If this doesn’t resolve the trouble, the technician may ask you to see the circuit breaker box. They may flip the circuit switches to off and then back to on to see if that resolves the issue with your air conditioning system. 

Getting to the nitty-gritty of AC Repair 

The service tech will then most likely ask you to see the A/C. Like a doctor, the repairman will begin their trial and error discovery process. There are multiple variables that could be the cause for an A/C system that isn’t operating properly, and it’s up the service tech to check all the possible reasons starting from the most standard issues to the least. The process could take anywhere from 5 to 60 minutes or more. 

During the air conditioner diagnosis, they will most likely check the air filter to verify it’s not clogged or requires replacing. They will check the air conditioner’s refrigerant levels, make sure the air condenser fan is circulating properly, make sure that the size of your AC is correct for the size of your house, and check the safety controls, wiring, and electronics. 

Once the AC technician has discovered the trouble, he should explain all your options to you. The exchange will usually start with the service tech explaining what the problem is, what part (if any) went out, how or why it failed, and what that part does for your air conditioning system operate}. 

The repairman will then go into your choices, which will include changing out the part and resolving the trouble, but might also entail upgrading parts of the A/C, the air conditioner itself, or your entire HVAC system. In certain cases, it may make more sense to buy an entire new HVAC system, particularly if the air conditioner is past its prime, or susceptible to breaking down again and end up with you spending more on A/C system repairs in the long run. The repairman will go over how much time, effort, and cost it will take to fix the trouble. 

The service tech may now explain what could have been done to prevent the problem or part failure and how to avoid a future issue from occurring. This usually includes seasonal maintenance, which not only helps stop an air conditioning breakdown, but in most cases also keeps your AC system’s warranty valid. Most expert air conditioning repair companies will offer a yearly service plan so you don’t have to think about making future HVAC tune-up appointments for your home. 

Finally, they will discuss the process for repairing the failed part or fixing the issue. If you choose that A/C system repair is better for you than investing in an AC system upgrade, the service tech will order any parts necessary and plan your new appointment to repair the air conditioner. Or, if the part required is already available on their vehicle, they will go ahead and start the AC repair work with your permission. 

Remember that throughout Fort Lauderdale your system is in good hands with Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning. Our service techs are ACE-certified and have been through extensive background checks so you can feel comfortable with the men and women we send into your home. If you ever think of any questions about your HVAC equipment or what to expect with your air conditioner repair, give us a call day or night at 954-736-4314 and we’ll be happy to discuss the process.