HVAC Troubleshooting
& Diagnostics
Identify the root cause of your AC or heating failure using our clinical technical manuals. Select a symptom below to start the diagnostic flow.
AC Blowing Warm Air
Your air conditioner is running, but the air coming out of the vents is not cold.
AC System Won't Turn On
The entire HVAC system is unresponsive when you try to start it.
Furnace Not Heating
The furnace fan is blowing, but the air is not warm or it won't stay lit.
HVAC System Leaking Water
You notice water pooling around the indoor unit or dripping from the ceiling.
AC Running Constantly
The system never shuts off, even after the desired temperature is reached.
Strange Noises from HVAC
Banging, whistling, or grinding sounds coming from your heating or cooling system.
High Electric Bills
An unexplained spike in your energy consumption related to your HVAC system.
Uneven Cooling or Heating
Some rooms are significantly warmer or cooler than others in your home.
HVAC Unit Short Cycling
The system turns on and off rapidly without reaching the set temperature.
Bad Odors from Vents
Musty, burning, or rotten egg smells coming through your air registers.
Heat Pump Not Switching Modes
Your heat pump is stuck in cooling mode during winter or heating mode during summer.
Ice on Outdoor Unit
Frost or ice buildup on the coils of your outdoor AC or heat pump unit.
Humidity Too High Indoors
Your home feels clammy or sticky even when the AC is running.
Furnace Blowing Cold Air
The heater is active, but the air coming through the vents is room-temperature or cold.
Noisy Outdoor Condenser
Loud buzzing, rattling, or clicking from the outdoor HVAC unit.
HVAC Tripping Circuit Breaker
Your heating or cooling system causes the electrical panel to trip frequently.
Thermostat Display blank
No power or information showing on your wall-mounted HVAC control panel.
Weak Airflow from Vents
Air is coming out, but the pressure is significantly lower than normal.
Furnace Clicking but No Ignition
You hear the furnace trying to start, but no heat is produced.
AC Smells Musty
A stale 'dirty sock' smell when the air conditioning turns on.
Burning Smell from HVAC
The scent of burning plastic or electricity when the system is running.
HVAC Clunking Sound
A heavy, irregular sound coming from the metal casing of your indoor or outdoor unit.
Fan Running Constantly
The indoor blower fan never stops, even when the system isn't heating or cooling.
Blower Fan Not Working
The indoor air handler fan won't spin, runs slowly, or makes noise but doesn't move air. No airflow from vents.
Low Refrigerant AC
AC is low on refrigerant. System may cool poorly, ice up, or short cycle.
AC Refrigerant Leak
Refrigerant is leaking from the system. Requires professional leak detection and repair.
AC Losing Freon
AC has lost refrigerant (Freon). Cooling capacity drops and system may freeze or short cycle.
AC Pressure Low
Refrigerant pressure readings are below normal. Indicates leak or low charge.
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