Four Troubleshooting Tips for Your HVAC Unit That You Can Do Yourself!

Ever come home from work on a cool winter day expecting to enter a warm home, but instead get a frozen tundra? As an HVAC technician in Mabank, TX, the last few months have been super busy for us. With people using their HVAC units more this time of year, they are more likely to have issues with their unit as well. However, not every HVAC issue requires calling in a professional. Here are some simple and common HVAC problems that you can troubleshoot and even fix yourself.

Dirty filter

If it feels like your home is taking forever to warm up or if the force of the air does not feel as strong as it once was, chances are you may be dealing with a dirty filter. The more you run your unit, especially at this time of year, the faster your filter will become saturated. A saturated filter not only keeps your unit from heating your house properly, but it can become a safety hazard as well. Changing your filter is an inexpensive fix that you can do yourself. Just be sure to check your manual first!

Uneven heating

If you notice that some rooms in your home warm up nicely while others feel significantly cooler, there may be an issue with sealing your home—not with the unit itself. Before you call in the professionals, check rooms that feel cold to see if there are any sealing issues around windows, doors and even floorboards. Chances are that the heat is simply escaping from that specific room rather than that your unit is not heating the room properly.

Trouble starting

If your unit doesn’t even want to start, there may be an issue with the igniters, pilot light or some other portion of the electrical components that enable your unit to start running. While you will most likely need to call in a professional HVAC technician in Mabank, TX to replace or repair any of these parts, you can save time and money by either eliminating the ignition as the problem or confirming which part of the electrical components is causing the issue.

Thermostat settings

Are you too hot or too cold? The issue may not be your HVAC unit at all; it may be your thermostat. The wrong setting can leave your home feeling less than comfortable if the thermostat settings are off, which is common with older thermostats. Before you call in an HVAC technician, check your thermostat settings to make sure they are programmed correctly. If you have an older thermostat, you may want to consider purchasing and installing a digital one. Digital thermostats are generally inexpensive and very easy to install.

While our team at Ken’s Comfort Zone Air Conditioning is always ready to help, you can save time and money by troubleshooting some of the simpler HVAC issues yourself. However, if these tips don’t help solve the problem or you have a more complicated repair and servicing need, don’t hesitate to call Ken’s Comfort Zone Air Conditioning!

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