Emergency HVAC Services in Circleville, OH

Lack of Heat

With Ohio weather becoming as cold as it becomes during the winter, a homeowner needs to have access to adequate heating if they’re going to survive the frigid months. If your home heating system, heat pump or furnace isn’t producing heat, and the interior temperature is quickly descending, it always merits a call for a professional — for emergency heating system services.

Safety Concerns

Perhaps the most obvious concern is safety. And while this might seem like a no-brainer, it would behoove us not to list it. In the HVAC business, it’s essential to abide by the axiom that safety should come first and foremost. It’s always far better to be safe than end up being sorry. It’s your home and family, afterall. Therefore, if you suspect any sort of safety issue, don’t hesitate to call us right away. This includes things such as strange smells, smoke, leaking gas, leaking refrigerant, sparks or strange loud noises. These are things no homeowner should take chances with. If you have any concerns whatsoever about the safety and welfare of your family or home because of a heater or air conditioner problem, please don’t wait to see what happens. We’re here to help because we care.

A/C Failure

Here in the Buckeye State, homeowners count on their home cooling equipment for good reasons. Essentially, our air conditioners get us through Ohio’s hot and humid summer months to provide a sort of sanctuary from the heat. If an A/C unit stops cooling, interior temperatures can become uncomfortable in no time. This is considered an HVAC emergency, particularly if there are young children, elderly family members or pets in the home.

1. Check Your Thermostat

Modern thermostats have a variety of settings, features and modes. Sometimes, this can present complications. If you’re having a furnace or air conditioner problem, the first step is to see if the thermostat is properly set. Make sure that your thermostat is set to the right function (heating or cooling) and that the temperature is high or low enough to activate the HVAC system. Make sure it has power or whether you might need to replace the battery.

2. Check Your Breakers

Even a lot of gas and oil-fueled furnaces use electricity to operate. During an HVAC emergency, checking the circuit breaker panel is essential. If a breaker flipped, switch it back to the “ON” position. It’s also possible that there is a furnace circuit breaker on the heating/cooling unit itself, so make sure to look there also to see if this is applicable. Keep in mind some newer residential HVAC systems come with a safety feature that shuts down the system when there’s excessive pressure or heat. If you aren’t replacing or cleaning your air filters regularly and your HVAC system shuts down, this might be why.

Poor Airflow

Possible Causes:

Typically, poor air flow is the result of a bad or dirty air filter, or ductwork that has become crimped, blocked, disconnected or compromised in some way.

Solutions:

• Make sure your A/C air filter is clean. If it’s dirty, clean or replace it.
• Check all your ductwork to make sure it’s not disconnected, including ductwork that may be difficult to reach, like in your attic, basement and crawl spaces. Repair or connect as needed. If professional help is needed, call us.
• Check register dampers on vents in the rooms to make sure they are set to an open position.

Bear in mind, cleaning your home cooling system is something you can usually do on your own, as long as you have a basic comprehension of the different components of your system. However, there comes a point when you should definitely seek professional help. These are very intricate and expensive systems, afterall. If you’ve already done basic A/C troubleshooting and your A/C problem still persists, give us a call and we’ll walk you through what to do next.

A/C is On But Not Cooling

Possible Causes:

If your central AC is running but it isn’t providing sufficiently cool air, something could be blocking airflow in your system somewhere. Areas to consider include air filters, registers and compressors. Moreover, low refrigerant levels could also be the culprit. Without the adequate refrigerant, heat and humidity cannot be removed from the air efficiently.

Solutions:

• Check the thermostat to make sure it’s working properly.
• Take a look at the condenser to see if it’s dirty or blocked. If so, clean it and remove the blockage. The condenser can become blocked by tall weeds, grass, or other airborne debris.
• Clean and/or change your filter (We recommend once a quarter.)
• See if any ice has formed on the coils. If so, turn the fan on to melt it.
• Check and/or clean the outdoor compressor. You could have a faulty compressor or an inadequate amount of refrigerant in the system, which would require a professional to fix.