[New Post] When Your AC Unit Keeps Tripping The Breaker What Can Be Done published on scottsdaleair

Electrical systems inside any home can be very complex and problems tricky to diagnose. However, when your AC unit keeps tripping the breaker, this could be a sign of a major problem with either your AC system or your electrical system. One of the first things to remember is an electrical issue is nothing to put off.

Important Actions When Your AC System Keeps Tripping Your Circuit Breaker

First – Contact An HVAC Professional

Anytime your AC unit trips the circuit breaker you should immediately contact an HVAC contractor. The reason for this is simple:  your breaker shouldn’t trip when the AC unit is in use. A certified electrician can professionally wire a properly installed air conditioner. They would know that the AC unit should always be wired to an individual circuit that operates ONLY the AC system for your home. If you have two AC units, they will be wired individually. So, when you notice that the circuit breaker for your AC unit has tripped, don’t delay – contact the professionals immediately at least for a consultation on what they suggest.

Second – Start Documenting The Problems

If you’ve called the HVAC Company and they simply tell you to reset the system and everything seems fine for a while; that’s a great and easy solution. However, the odds are that this will occur again. If it does, it’s important for you to keep a detailed log of things that might have been occurring at the time the circuit tripped. Consider the following:

• How many appliances in the home were running at the same time? Sometimes when a lot of large power-draining units are running at the same time it can overload the circuits.


• Was somebody in the bathroom using an outlet at the time? The GFI circuits inside a bathroom will sometimes trip when they are used (especially when a blow dryer and hair curler are plugged in at the same time). If they are in use at the same time the air conditioner trips the circuit – write it down.


• What time of day did this occur? And, if this has happened before, is it the same time of day?

Writing these items down will make it easier for an electrician or HVAC professional to diagnose the problem and fix it with as little expense and time consumed as possible.

Third – Don’t Attempt To Fix It Yourself

Under NO circumstances should you attempt to open up the circuit breaker board (the inside unit) or inside of the AC system if it’s causing the circuit breaker to trip frequently. The odds are that there is a short circuit wire that might be exposed. And if you come in contact with that wire you could be hurt. Remember – always leave electrical repairs to the experts.

Having your AC unit trip the circuit breaker frequently can really cause a lot of stress, along with raising the temperature inside your home. However, when your AC unit keeps tripping the breaker, don’t keep resetting and hope that everything will be fine – contact a licensed electrician or HVAC professional to visit your home as soon as possible.

Take charge of that annoying circuit breaker – call Scottsdale Air Heating & Cooling today at 480-359-7141.

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[New Post] FAQ"s About AC Compressor Replacement At Your Tempe Home published on scottsdaleair

It is very important to check your work, especially the service provided by professional HVAC contractors. Whether or not you know anything about air conditioning systems, one of the best ways to protect yourself from bad repair jobs is to verify facts. And in the air conditioning industry, knowing some facts about one of the leading causes of AC failure can save you money in the long run. Therefore, here are a few important things you should verify anytime you have an AC compressor replacement job completed in Tempe.

4 Tips Before Having Your AC Compressor Replaced in Tempe

#1 – Understand The Role Of The AC Compressor

Before you spend a ton of money to have your entire AC system replaced, you should always verify with the HVAC contractor what is broken. Sometimes a component like an AC compressor is broken and can easily be repaired or replaced if needed.

Here is how these systems work. An AC Compressor is designed to pressurize Freon within your AC system. When gases are compressed, the air gets hot due to the fact that the molecules are close together. This is why the compressed gas enters a radiator-like device (similar to a car’s radiator) that cool this compressed gas. Once the air is cooled to room temperature, the Freon will then enter cooling tubes where the air will circulate thereby cooling the air and entering your home as ‘cooled air’.

#2 – Realize That There Are Several Components To An AC Compressor

Although sometimes the complete AC compressor needs to be replaced, there are times when some of the components simply need to be replaced or serviced. Some of the most common issues that AC compressors have include:

• Loose belts or hoses that circulate the compressed gas


• Loose electrical components attached to the compressor


• Worn out mechanical parts or improper lubrication inside the ac compressor

If you hire a good HVAC contractor, they’ll be able to find out if the entire unit is broken, of if a simple fix can be completed to get your unit back up and running.

#3 – Check With Local Review Websites

Another way to protect you from poor AC compressor replacement jobs in Tempe is to check with online customer review websites. Some sites like Angieslist.com offer outstanding, customer-based reviews about all air conditioning repair services completed. The cool thing about Angieslist.com in particular is that they separate their reviews by category, location and by service rating. If you live in Tempe and are looking for the highest rated HVAC contractor that completes AC compressor replacement, you’ll find it easily on Angieslist.com.

#4 – Never Be Afraid To Ask Questions

The more you know the better prepared you’ll be to make smart decisions. This is why our final suggestion to ensure you receive the best AC compressor replacement job completed in Tempe is to ask questions. Ask the repair company about their methods, about their guarantees and about their repair and service policies. When you ask questions, and receive honest and transparent replies, you can feel confident that the company completing your AC compressor replacement job will get the job done right.

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