What to Expect During an AC Repair Appointment

So, without notice your air conditioning system needs repair at your Windsor home and you don’t know what that entails. It’s daunting enough to allow an air conditioner repair technician into your home, but then to not know what exactly they’re going to do could add a whole other level of concern. Not to worry! Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts is here to update you on the standard AC repair process so you’ll be informed when an expert AC service technician needs to pay you a visit. 

AC Repair Starts Simple 

When the service tech comes to your home, they should initially request to check your thermostat. It might sound silly, but they need to check it to confirm that it’s not simply a thermostat settings problem. The technician will check that the thermostat is switched to cool and then lower the temperature to see if that will start up the air conditioner. A flawed or incorrectly connected wire could be all that’s standing in the way of you and a comfortable home. 

If there is still an issue, 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 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 air conditioning equipment. Same as a doctor, the service tech will begin their trial and error testing process. There are multiple factors that could be the reason for an air conditioner that isn’t operating properly, and it’s up the technician to check all the possible causes starting from the most common issues to the least. The process could take anywhere from 5 to 60 minutes or more. 

During the air conditioning diagnosis, they will likely check the air filter to confirm it’s not blocked or in need of replacing. They will examine the air conditioner’s refrigerant levels, verify the air condenser fan is spinning properly, verify that the size of your air conditioning system is right for the size of your house, and check the wiring, electronics and safety controls. 

Once the air conditioner service tech has diagnosed the problem, he or she should explain all your options to you. The conversation will typically start with the repairman explaining what the issue is, what part (if any) went out, how or why it went out, and air conditioner operate}. 

The repairman will then go into your options, which will entail changing out the part and correcting the problem, but might also involve upgrading parts of the A/C, the A/C system itself, or your entire heating and cooling system. In some cases, it may make more sense to invest in a complete new heating and AC system, especially if the air conditioner is past its prime, or likely to break down again and end up causing you to spend more on A/C system repairs by the time it’s all said and done. The repairman will discuss how much time, effort, and cost it will take to fix the trouble. 

The technician might at this point explain what could have been done to prevent the issue or part failure and how to keep a future problem from happening. This generally includes yearly maintenance, which not only helps prevent an AC breakdown, but in most situations also keeps your air conditioning warranty valid. Most expert air conditioner repair companies will offer a yearly service plan so you don’t have to stress about making future HVAC tune-up appointments for your home. 

Lastly, they will go over the process for repairing the failed part or fixing the trouble. If you choose that A/C system repair is better for you than investing in an AC system upgrade, the repairman will order any parts required and set up your next appointment to repair the AC. Or, if the part required is already handy on their truck, they will move forward with the air conditioning repair work with your approval. 

Always know that throughout Windsor you’re in good hands with Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts. Our repairmen are ACE-certified and have undergone extensive background checks so you can feel safe and sure with the men and women we send into your home. If you ever have any questions about your A/C system or what to expect with your AC repair, give us a call day or night at 226-773-3357 and we’ll be happy to discuss the process.