It's the middle of a hot, Oklahoma summer when suddenly your air conditioner breaks down. You find the AC not blowing air. What could the problem be and what can you do about it? Here are a few possible reasons for your AC not blowing air and a few actions you can take to fix it.
Thermostat Settings. Check the obvious things first. Is your thermostat set to the wrong temperature? If it's too high, it won't kick in right away and your AC won't blow. Try lowering it a few degrees to see if that helps.
Circuit Breaker. The power used by your AC may have overloaded the circuit and tripped the circuit breaker. Go to your breaker box, find the circuit that controls your HVAC system, check to see if it's off, and if so, turn it back on. However, if your AC trips the circuit breaker repeatedly, it's indicative of a larger problem, and you should call your HVAC technician.
Power Outage. Power outages in summer aren't uncommon, with everyone running their HVAC systems at the same time. If there was recently a power outage in your area, it may have wreaked havoc on your thermostat's clock/timer, preventing it from turning on, resulting in the AC not blowing air. Check the timer and reset it if necessary.
Filter. If it's been awhile since you changed your HVAC filter, accumulated dirt and debris may be blocking the airflow. Change your air filter and see if that helps fix the problem.
Condenser. Over time, dirt builds up on your condenser coils. If it's not cleaned properly, it can cause airflow problems and even ice buildup. Clean the coils, then run the system with just the fan to get rid of the ice to see if that fixes the issue.
Refrigerant. If your AC is blowing air but it's not cold, you could be having refrigerant problems. Call your HVAC technician to check your refrigerant levels and recharge it.
If you're experiencing problems with your AC not blowing air, contact us at Air Assurance. We help keep Broken Arrow homes cool in the summer and comfortable all year long.