Carrier Hvac Not Working

Ac is on a four year old carrier central ac unit.

Carrier hvac not working.

Before replacing the compressor be sure to check more commonly defective components particularly the overload protecto r and the compressor capacitor. Your dealer has the equipment to check the charge repair any leaks and re charge the system. Bad reversing valve if you have a heat pump not heating but it works in cooling mode you might have a bad reversing valve. Your carrier air conditioning unit may fail to operate properly if its filter is dirty.

Start capacitor not working. Carrier recommends you do not perform additional troubleshooting steps you are unfamiliar with. If your compressor is still working your fan s motor or start capacitor may not be working. Was working yesterday but quit bowing cold air some time over night.

If the compressor is defective it should only be replaced by a licensed technician. If you have made some of the described adjustments and your system does not respond it may be time to contact your local carrier hvac expert for a professional ac troubleshooting appointment. When the air temperature rises above a set point the thermostat activates a switch to provide power to the fan and compressor. Call your carrier dealer if you suspect low refrigerant charge.

If your carrier air conditioning unit won t turn on there likely is an issue with its power source. Contact a qualified appliance technician if your heater is still not working. Carrier comfort is about more than heating or cooling your home. However this is not usually the case.

To determine if the thermostat is defective set the air conditioner to cooling and then use a multimeter to test the thermostat for continuity. I have a parts warranty with the company that did the installation but it costs 90 just for them to come out plus i would have to come up with the labor money. If the thermostat is defective it may prevent the fan from working. The compressor itself might be defective.

Don t do it by hand since if the fan does start it could cut your fingers. You can try to troubleshoot it by pushing the fan with a wooden stick. Carrier heaters vary. It s knowing we stand behind our products and right by you with industry leading warranties expert service and dedicated support during each heat wave and cold snap and everything in between.

Air conditioner fans not working can be a sign of a frozen evaporator coil. This is a job for your local carrier expert.