Your AC is doing something it should not be doing, and you want to know what is going on before you pick up the phone. Good. We have been fixing AC problems on the Emerald Coast since 1979, and most of what you are dealing with falls into one of a handful of categories. These guides walk through what is actually wrong, what you can check yourself, and what it usually costs to fix.
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If your AC is running but the house is still hot, the cause usually comes down to one of nine things. Here is the order to check them, from the thermostat to the ductwork.
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Not every AC problem needs a call at 9pm. Here is how to tell the difference between a true emergency and something that can wait until morning.
Read more →If your air conditioner is running but the house is still warm, the problem is almost always one of these seven things. Here is the order to check them, and what each fix typically costs.
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A unit that runs but blows warm air is one of the most common calls we get on the coast. The fix is usually one of four things, and a couple you can check yourself.
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Short cycling means the unit is running for a couple minutes and shutting off, then starting again. It is rough on equipment and it always means something.
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If you walked over to your air handler and it looks like a science experiment, do not panic. Here is exactly what is happening and what to do first.
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Banging, screeching, gurgling, hissing. Each one means something different. Here is the field guide we wish every homeowner had.
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A puddle under the air handler or water dripping from a vent is almost always one specific thing on the Florida coast. Easy to fix if you catch it early.
Read more →A dirty air filter. It causes roughly a third of the no-cooling calls we run on the Emerald Coast, and it is the easiest thing to check yourself before calling anyone. See our full troubleshooting order.
No. If your AC is short cycling, frozen, leaking or not cooling, turn it off after 15 to 20 minutes. Continuing to run a system in one of these states can damage the compressor, which is the most expensive part to replace.
If you have checked the filter, the thermostat and the breaker and the problem is still happening, it is time to call. Anything involving refrigerant, electrical components or a frozen coil that keeps coming back needs a licensed tech. See our AC repair service or contact us for same-day help.
