Air Conditioning Tools: Tired Of Paying High Prices For A Technician?
Are you having trouble with your air condition system? Are you tired of paying high prices for a technician to come out and simply fix the problem in a matter of minutes? The key is to have to the right knowledge and tools to diagnosis the problem accurately. This will in turn save you time and money. 
You should first check the thermostat temperature setting. Check that the Room Thermostat is set to “Cool” not “Off” or “Heat”. If the thermostat is not set to “cool” it is simply turning off your A/C. Next you should check to see if the electricity is on for the equipment. Check all switches and controls, including service switches, including outside by the compressor, inside at the air handler, and fuses or circuit breakers in the electrical panel.
If everything is fine and the unit is still not working check the outside air condition compressor. Decide if the outdoor compressor-fan unit, the compressor and condensing coil, is working properly. Be sure that the outdoor service switch and the indoor power switch, fuse, or circuit breakers are all in the “on” position. Check the outside compressor condensing coil for damage or blockage. A blocked condensing coil can cause the compressor to overheat, stop running, or become noisy and work poorly.
Check the Indoor Air Handler: is the indoor blower unit running? If not be sure that the electrical power switch at your furnace or air conditioner air-handler is in the “on” position. Sometimes there is more than one switch, such as one right at the unit and another at the entry to the room where the equipment is located or even upstairs on a higher floor if your air handler is in a basement or crawl space. Make sure that the blower compartment cover or door is properly closed or an interlock switch may be keeping the system “off”. Also remember to check for a dirty, blocked. A coil blocked by ice or dirt will not produce cool air.
Check the air filter(s): if your air conditioning equipment is running but little or no cool air is coming out of the supply registers, check that your air filter(s) have not become blocked with dirt and debris. Usually the air filter is right at the air handler or blower unit, or your air filter may be installed behind a grille covering a central warm-air return that sends air back to the air handler.
Check the air supply registers: in ceilings, walls, or floors, where cool air is supposed to be delivered to various rooms in the building, be sure that the register is in the “open” position (you will be able to see through it into the ductwork) and be sure you haven’t blocked the supply registers with a carpet or furniture. Remember that a duct may have become disconnected in an attic or crawl space.
Check the blower fan assembly to see if the blower fan itself is running correctly. Each of these components is important and each has a special tool that can be used to fix your problem. Shopping online for these tools is a great way to save money and time. You will never have to worry about the air conditioning unit going out with the proper tools on hand. Explore around and decided what you need and shop for the best price.
