Troubleshooting

AC High Pressure Switch Tripping

AC High Pressure Switch Tripping? Here’s What to Do

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Click! Did your air conditioner’s high pressure switch just trip? A tripped high pressure switch makes a loud click followed by an abrupt shutdown of your AC condensing unit. In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your AC’s high pressure switch trips. I’ll also cover the causes of a tripping high pressure switch, and some maintenance tasks that you can perform to keep your AC’s high pressure switch from tripping in the first place.

Outside AC Unit Making Noise

Outside AC Unit Making Noise? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your outside AC unit is making a noise. I’ll also go over all of the different types of sounds that an AC unit makes—so you can figure out what’s wrong with your AC no matter what type of noise it’s making.

Frozen AC Line

Frozen AC Line? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your AC line is frozen. I’ll also go over everything that causes a frozen AC line—so you’ll know what to check and how to fix your AC.

AC Freezing Up

AC Freezing Up? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll go over what you should do when your AC freezes up. I’ll also go over all of the causes of a frozen AC—so you can prevent your AC from freezing up again.

Condensation on AC Lines

Condensation on AC Lines? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll go over everything that you should do if there is condensation on your AC lines. I’ll also discuss the science of condensation on AC lines—so you’ll better understand what’s causing the condensation to form in the first place.

Furnace Blowing Cold Air

Furnace Blowing Cold Air? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll go over step-by-step instructions on what you should do if your furnace is blowing cold air. I’ll also cover the different things that you can try to fix your furnace on your own.

Furnace Making Noises

Furnace Making Noises? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll go over all the different types of noises that a furnace makes and what they mean. I’ll also go over what you should do if you hear a noise coming from your furnace.

Heat pump freezing up

Heat Pump Freezing Up? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll go over what you need to do if your heat pump is freezing up. I’ll also explain how a heat pump’s defrost cycle works and how to manually defrost your heat pump so you can get your home warm and toasty again.

Dehumidifier Blowing Hot Air

Dehumidifier Blowing Hot Air? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll let you know what you should do when your dehumidifier is blowing excessively hot air. I’ll also discuss what temperature the air coming out of your dehumidifier should be, and why dehumidifiers blow hot air.

Window AC frozen

Window AC Frozen? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll let you know what you should do when your window AC is frozen. I’ll also go over what you should check, and what kind of settings you should use on your window AC to help keep it from freezing.

Furnace not working

Furnace Not Working? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll cover 13 things that you should check if your furnace is not working. I’ll also go over some basic troubleshooting steps if your home’s heater is not turning on.

Furnace Exhaust Vent Blocked

Furnace Exhaust Vent Blocked? Here’s What to Do

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In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your furnace’s exhaust vent is blocked. I’ll also cover what happens if your exhaust vent is blocked, and what symptoms your furnace will exhibit with a blocked exhaust vent.