What to Expect During an AC Repair Appointment

So, without notice your A/C needs repair at your Calgary home and you don’t know what that entails. It’s nerve-wracking enough to allow an A/C system repair technician into your home, but then to not be sure what they’re going to do could add even more unnecessary stress. But fear not! Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here to update you on the basic air conditioning repair process so you’ll be informed when an expert AC service technician needs to pay you a visit. 

AC Repair Starts Simple 

When the technician comes to your home, they should initially request to check your thermostat. It might sound silly, but they need to take a look at it to verify that it’s not merely a thermostat settings issue. The technician will verify the thermostat is flipped to cool and then decrease the temperature to see if that will trigger the AC. A defective or wrongly connected wire could be the only thing that’s keeping you from a comfortable home. 

If this doesn’t resolve the trouble, the technician may ask you to see the circuit breaker box. They will probably flip the circuit switches to off and then back to on to see if that activates the AC. 

Getting to the nitty-gritty of AC Repair 

The technician will then likely ask to see the air conditioner. Same as a doctor, the technician will begin their trial and error testing process. There are several factors that could be the cause for an air conditioning system that isn’t operating properly, and it’s up the repairman to examine all the possible causes starting from the most common issues to the least. The process could take anywhere from five minutes to an hour, possibly longer. 

During the AC diagnosis, they will probably check the air filter to confirm it’s not obstructed or needs to be replaced. They will check the A/C system’s refrigerant levels, make sure the air condenser fan is rotating properly, verify that the size of your air conditioner is correct for the size of your home, and examine the wiring, electronics and safety controls. 

Once the air conditioning technician has diagnosed the trouble, he or she should explain all your options to you. The conversation will generally start with the service tech explaining what the problem is, what part (if any) died, how or why it went out, and A/C system operate}. 

The technician will then go into your choices, which will involve swapping out the part and fixing the problem, but may also entail upgrading parts of the air conditioner, the A/C system itself, or your complete heating and AC system. In some cases, it may make more sense to purchase a whole new heating and cooling system, specifically if the AC is past its prime, or likely to break down again and end up causing you to spend more on A/C system repairs in the long run. The repairman will discuss how much time, effort, and cost it will take to rectify the issue. 

The technician may now explain what could have prevented the issue or part failure and how to keep a future issue. This usually includes proactive maintenance, which not only helps avoid an AC breakdown, but in most experiences also keeps your air conditioner’s warranty valid. Most expert AC repair businesses will offer a yearly service plan so you don’t have to stress about making future AC tune-up appointments for your systems. 

Lastly, they will discuss the process for repairing the failed part or correcting the issue. If you decide that A/C system repair is better for you than purchasing an upgraded air conditioning system, the service tech will order any parts needed and set up your follow-up appointment to repair your A/C system. Or, if the part required is already available on their truck, they will go ahead and start the air conditioning repair work with your consent. 

Keep in mind that throughout Calgary you’re in good hands with Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning. Our technicians are ACE-certified and have undergone extensive background checks so you can feel confident with the men and women we send into your home. If you ever think of any questions about your HVAC equipment or what to expect with your air conditioning repair, give us a call day or night at 403-279-5760 and we’ll be happy to walk you through the process.