Air conditioning repairs are often necessary at the worst possible time! In Ottawa, cooling units tent to stop working during the dog days of summer when he heat and humidity are at their highest. An air conditioner diagnostic is completed to see what is wrong with the unit and what is necessary for repair. This can range from a simple AC repair to extensive work such as a compressor replacement.

This article offers some do it yourself (DIY) tips that you can try prior to calling a cooling company. And if you do need additional help we encourage you to reach out to us! We offer exceptional response times and offer cooling repair services to the greater Ottawa area including Pembroke and the Valley (as far as Deep River).

Check the breaker panel. An overworked air conditioner can trip a breaker causing the unit to stop.

Ensure outdoor condenser is free of debris and not covered by anything. It is important to ensure the unit is getting the appropriate amount of airflow.

Check the thermostat. Ensure the thermostat is in cooling mode and the temperature is set lower than the current indoor reading. Furthermore, it is important to ensure the batteries in the control are not dead.

If you have followed these steps and are still having issues such as no cooling, system blowing hot air, loud air conditioner, or unit turning on and off it may be time to call a professional. At AirZone HVAC Services we perform air conditioner repair in Ottawa, Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Stittsville, Gloucester, Manotick, Nepean, Carp, Dunrobin, Carleton Place, Pembroke, Petawawa, Deep River, Cobden and Rockland.

Air conditioning repairs can generally be diagnosed quickly and many times can be fixed on the spot. If you are having any issues mentioned above please call 613 592 5770 to schedule a service or repair.