Tinkering with your Air Conditioner? What Should You Do?

Tinkering with your Air Conditioner

There are good, better and bad scenarios. The worst is when your aircon shuts down when needed the most and the error code that pops up is hard to decipher. The error code which can include a flashing light depending on the brand and model is a warning. It signifies the presence of a technical hitch either in the central or outer unit. In most cases the aircon shuts down to prevent the damage from spreading.

Each aircon has certain reasons why an error has occurred and Same Day Trades would be happy to resolve them. Some reasons include:

  • The unit has run-out of gas
  • Excessive wear and tear
  • Rodents or other animals have damaged the wiring system by chewing. This mostly happens to the outdoor unit which is usually on the roof.
  • There are various technical reasons such as an excess in the fan coils, error in the transmission units and malfunctioning of the thermistor.
  • The compressor may take longer to start.
  • The aircon is defrosting.

Find Out if You Need a Technician

Different brands and models do not show the same error codes. While some faults may be easy to work on without calling a technician, others need an expert like Sun city to offer a best solution. A variety of errors can be caused by blackouts, change of weather, lightning strikes and power fluctuations. These may be the reasons why your aircon has shut down, if so you can reset without necessarily making a service call.

What to Do

1. Unplug

Unplug the airconFirst make sure you know your way around the equipment. Unplug the aircon from its power supply point by locating where the isolator switch is and turning it off. The isolator switch is mostly adjacent to the outdoor unit. However, if you cannot locate the switch, then shut down the power supply into the whole house from the electrical board.

2. Wait and Restart

Wait for between 15 to 30 minutes. This duration gives the aircon showing an error code time for its memory to be deleted. Now, turn on the power supply and restart the equipment. Kindly note, if the error code appears again, then a qualified expert from a competent company like Same Day Trades should have a look. It’s also advisable to have an expert give a comprehensive service to ensure the aircon runs smoothly.

3. Note the Fast Cooling

technician repairing airconOnce you have an aircon showing an error code and you have switched on and off as advised above, please note, how fast cooling takes place depends on the time of day. Same Day Trades advises their customers to turn on their aircon early in the morning, while the house is cool. The argument is that during early morning the aircon will not use as much power to cool and will work as usual. As the day progresses and the temperatures peak, as long as the aircon is left on, a constant temperature is maintained. On the other hand if the aircon is switched on during the peak temperature, it will not only consume a lot of power to cool the air but it will not work as fast.

An error code does not necessary mean a major fault. Regular service by experts such as Same Day Trades will definitely enhance the longevity of the air conditioner.

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