Reasons Your AC Fan Isn’t Working
The whir of your air conditioning system’s fans can be loud and obnoxious, but at least it’s a sign that things are working as they should. However, when the fans stop turning, you suddenly have an annoying problem.
There May Not Always Be A Simple Answer
The sound of your system’s fans is an important reminder that your AC is working, even when not in cooling mode, as they often run as a way to circulate air. These fans are instrumental to your HVAC system as they move air around your home. Without them, there is nothing to push warm air through the return air ducts and over the evaporator coils. Unfortunately, that means warm air can neither be cooled down nor removed from your home.
Why Do Fans Fail?
When an AC system fan stops functioning, it can be impossible for the average person to figure out what to do next. After all, all a fan does is spin. How does something so simple break down in the first place? Well, the issue with a malfunctioning fan may stretch far beyond the blades themselves. Thankfully, professional HVAC technicians know everything that can go wrong with an air conditioner. Common causes of fan failures include:
Energy Failures
Yes, this could be as simple as losing power to your home. Power loss sometimes occurs during the hottest days of the year when the grid is under extreme stress. However, the motor for the fan might have tripped a circuit breaker and cut off the power. Check the electrical panel and reset any tripped breakers. If the problem continues, call technicians to inspect your unit.
Unresponsive Thermostat
The thermostat can fail in several ways, but a problem with this piece of hardware commonly makes it impossible to control the fans. Therefore, we recommend closely examining the thermostat settings to ensure a user error isn’t responsible. Otherwise, you will need the service of a professional HVAC technician to rectify a malfunction with your thermostat.
Failed Capacitors
The capacitors are electrical components that send power to the fan motors. They can fail years before the rest of the AC. However, a technician can easily replace these.
Motor Burn Out
Motors that are overworked or are otherwise under intense heat stress can burn out. The only solution to this problem is to replace the motor. But, of course, that is a technician’s job.
Count On Santa Fe Express For Your AC Needs
It doesn’t take an expert to know that the fans on an air conditioner have stopped turning. However, that doesn’t stop people from waiting to repair their systems. Don’t be one of them! Instead, trust Santa Fe Express for air conditioning repair. Our technicians are here to help, so leave all the hard work to us.
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