{"id":1469,"date":"2024-09-09T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=1469"},"modified":"2024-09-09T07:50:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T12:50:02","slug":"hvac-problems-is-it-your-ac-or-your-ducts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/ductwork\/hvac-problems-is-it-your-ac-or-your-ducts\/","title":{"rendered":"HVAC Problems: Is It Your AC or Your Ducts?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If something is odd or going wrong when you\u2019re running your air conditioner, it could indeed be that you need air conditioner repair. On the other hand, your air conditioner might be just fine. It\u2019s possible that the problem is located in your ductwork instead! So what kind of repairs do you need? How can you tell? Might you be able to resolve a simple problem yourself? Perhaps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always a good idea to think things through and check on a couple of possible issues before you decide you need professional HVAC repairs. We\u2019ll give you a quick checklist that can help you eliminate minor problems and give you a better idea of whether it\u2019s your AC or your ducts causing your issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

If Your AC Won\u2019t Turn On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first place to check is your circuit breaker. Maybe your AC has just lost power! It could be as simple a fix as flipping a switch to restore it. Continued circuit breaker tripping can indicate an electrical problem with the AC, but if it happens once, no worries! You\u2019ve got this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second place to check is your thermostat. Maybe it got bumped, and the \u201con\u201d switch is in the wrong position. Maybe you accidentally activated an \u201caway\u201d setting that saves energy by reducing your AC use while you\u2019re at the office or on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Your AC Keeps Turning Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Frequent shutdowns, the AC turning on and then promptly off again, is called short cycling. The good news is that one common cause of this issue is really easy to check on yourself! A clogged air filter can lead to overheating inside the system, which then shuts down for safety reasons. Simply change that air filter. Resolved? Great! If not, you do need AC repair to address a bigger problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Your AC Sounds Funny<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Odd noises are a sign of AC problems. But they can also indicate an issue in your ducts. Is the sound coming from the outdoor unit? That\u2019s your air conditioner. Is it coming from your vents? It\u2019s probably your ducts. Does it sound like banging or grinding? Probably your AC. Does it sound like whistling? Probably your ducts. A rattling or buzzing sound could be either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Your AC Smells Funny<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hot or burning smell is likely to be caused by the blower fan motor of your air conditioner. If it smells like ammonia or fish, turn it off immediately! This could be a sign of an electrical fire, and it\u2019s very dangerous, so don\u2019t turn it on again until you get repairs. But some smells could have their source in either the AC or the ducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacterial growth can smell sour, like vinegar. Mold growth has that distinctive old mildew odor. The trick is that these things can grow in your air conditioner\u2019s condensate pan. But if you\u2019ve got a moisture problem in your ducts, they could grow in there, as well. Whatever the cause, you need AC repair or HVAC duct repair in Nashville, TN<\/a>. A qualified technician can track down the source and get it fixed.
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Covenant Heating and Cooling is your trusted resource for reliable HVAC repair in Nashville, TN. We are \u201cDedicated to the Promise of Serving You!\u201d <\/strong>Contact us today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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