When your HVAC appliance breaks down you have to call a HVAC repair professional. When the professionals are busy, you have to wait for days or even weeks for them to come to your home. In addition to the long wait you also have to pay high labor fees.
Due to these reasons, it’s imperative that you learn how to repair the appliances on your own. To guide you here are beneficial HVAC DIY repair tips:
When the appliance has cooling problems
If your appliance isn’t heating the room, you should start by testing the thermostat. You should turn off power and then remove the thermostat from the appliance. You should unscrew the Y terminal and remove the wire.
While holding the “Y” wire by its insulation, you should touch the bare end of the wire to the “R” terminal. If the heating system is functioning properly the compressor will turn on. If the thermostat is faulty you should simply replace it.
In addition to testing the thermostat you also need to inspect the fuse box for any broken fuses or flipped switch. You only need to unscrew the fuses that are dedicated to the heating system and inspect them for any breaks.
Dirty filters can also prevent the appliance from working effectively. You should pull the filters from the appliance and inspect them for dirt. If they are dirty you should replace them.
Condenser problems
If your appliance is having condenser problems you should start by turning off the power and take a look at the fuse box. The fuse box is usually located next to the condenser unit. If the fuses are faulty you should replace them
If your heating appliance is making noises when running you should consider installing a sound blanket. The cool thing is that you can easily buy a sound blanked from a DIY store. As rule of thumb you should carefully follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Leaves and debris can also prevent the appliance from working effectively; therefore, you should remove them inside the condenser using a soft brush.
Conclusion
Repairing the units on your own is good as you don’t have to wait or pay for the service. While heating appliance DIY repair is great, sometimes your appliance may be having problems that you might not be able to fix without specialized skills. If you have attempted to fix your HVAC appliance without success, you should hire a HVAC contractor to help you out.
