It's warming up in Middle Tennessee which means it's time to turn our furnaces off and turn that air conditioner ON!
You've been waiting for this day since November when you reluctantly said goodbye to the cool temps indoors and replaced it with your furnace and fireplace. You walk to that thermostat, flip the switch to ON, and wait.
And you wait some more. Nothing.
Your air conditioner won't turn on! What could be the problem, you think? Sweat starts to form on your brow thinking about the costly repair. Before you panic, try a few of these steps first!
Most central AC systems are on a separate circuit breaker, often a double switch. Many people flip this circuit breaker off at the start of the heating season, to prevent someone from accidentally starting the AC unit at a time when cooling is never needed. So first things first: check that the circuit breaker is turned on.
If it is turned on, turn it off then back on (sometimes the switch has tripped but is close enough to the on position that it seems to be on already). This is one of the most common air conditioning problems so before you make a call, check your circuit breaker!
If either the panel breaker or the compressor breaker circuit trips off after you try using the AC again, do not flip it back on – call a qualified technician at South Nashville Heating and Cooling. There may be a serious electrical problem that needs to be looked at by a professional.
If you have a combined central AC and forced air furnace system, the circuit that feeds your furnace should also be on, because the furnace fan needs to run to circulate the cooled air. Check this circuit as well, using the same process of turning the breaker off and back on.
Another thing you can check is to make sure the fan is running. If you set the fan setting on your thermostat to “on” instead of “auto”, you should hear the furnace fan start to run even if the air conditioner doesn’t turn on. If the fan doesn’t turn on, this is an indication no current is getting to your furnace.
Also, try setting your thermostat as low as it can go - it’s possible that the thermostat controls are not working properly.
If you're exhausted all of these options, your best bet is to call the professionals at South Nashville Heating And Cooling. We've been installing quality air conditioning units for more than 30 years in the Middle Tennessee area! We also have trained professionals on staff available 24/7.
Give us a call today at 615-834-1636! Be sure to visit us HERE and sign up for our special offers and savings!
Monday, March 23, 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Maintaining Your Furnace
Unfortunately for us, we're all still using our furnace. Heating systems are usually trouble-free and easy to maintain. Like most things, efficient operation is a function of good regular maintenance. No matter what type of furnace you have, there are several things you can do to keep your heating system in top condition.
Dirt is your biggest enemy! It can waste fuel and drastically lower efficiency. Dirt affects all three basic components of your furnace (heat/cold source, distribution system & thermostat), so cleaning it is the most important part of regular maintenance. The three parts of the furnace should be cleaned: the filter system, the blower, and the motor.
The furnace filter should be replaced or cleaned at the beginning of the heating season and about once a month during periods of continuous use. To check the filter, take it out and hold it up to the light. If it looks clogged, replace it with a new filter of the same type and size regardless of the length of time it has been used.
To keep the motor running cool in your furnace, make sure it's clean. Most motors are permanently lubricated and sealed by the manufacturer and, therefore, require no further attention. Some motors, however, have covered oil ports above the bearings near the motor shaft.
If the motor has oil ports, it should be lubricated annually. Apply two or three drops of 10-weight non-detergent motor oil to each port. Do not over-lubricate. If the blower shaft has oil ports, lubricate that too, annually.
If you're a handy man, then these maintenance techniques should be no problem. However, if you're like me, you know nothing and you should definitely hire the professionals at South Nashville Heating and Cooling. They have been in business for over 30 years and their reviews speak for themselves! Give South Nashville Heating and Cooling a call today at 615-834-1636.
Visit us HERE to sign up for special offers!
Dirt is your biggest enemy! It can waste fuel and drastically lower efficiency. Dirt affects all three basic components of your furnace (heat/cold source, distribution system & thermostat), so cleaning it is the most important part of regular maintenance. The three parts of the furnace should be cleaned: the filter system, the blower, and the motor.
The furnace filter should be replaced or cleaned at the beginning of the heating season and about once a month during periods of continuous use. To check the filter, take it out and hold it up to the light. If it looks clogged, replace it with a new filter of the same type and size regardless of the length of time it has been used.
To keep the motor running cool in your furnace, make sure it's clean. Most motors are permanently lubricated and sealed by the manufacturer and, therefore, require no further attention. Some motors, however, have covered oil ports above the bearings near the motor shaft.
If the motor has oil ports, it should be lubricated annually. Apply two or three drops of 10-weight non-detergent motor oil to each port. Do not over-lubricate. If the blower shaft has oil ports, lubricate that too, annually.
If you're a handy man, then these maintenance techniques should be no problem. However, if you're like me, you know nothing and you should definitely hire the professionals at South Nashville Heating and Cooling. They have been in business for over 30 years and their reviews speak for themselves! Give South Nashville Heating and Cooling a call today at 615-834-1636.
Visit us HERE to sign up for special offers!
Monday, March 2, 2015
Furnace Problems?
Is it Spring yet? Unfortunately... the answer is a solid no. Right about now, maybe you're noticing that your furnace is running but the air that’s blowing out of your vents is cold. Well, if that's the case, there are a couple of things you can do to troubleshoot the problem before calling the experts in Nashville at South Nashville Heating and Cooling.
First, check the thermostat. Maybe you walked by a vent and noticed the air seemed cool, however your house is staying warm. If it is, the problem might be a simple thermostat setting. Check your thermostat and make sure that it is set to “auto” rather than “on.” When set to “on”, the fan on your furnace will blow continually, even when the furnace isn’t actually heating the air.
If you feel the air blowing out of the vents while the furnace is off, the air will seem cool since it’ll be about room temperature.
Then, check the air filter. A dirty air filter restricts airflow into your furnace. Restricted airflow can overheat your furnace, causing a safety control to shut off the burners. This safety mechanism protects your furnace from overheating causing damage to your system!
Still feeling cold air coming out of the vents after trying the above? Your best bet is to have the most trusted heating repair company in Middle Tennessee - South Nashville Heating and Cooling - to come to your home and diagnose the problem.
South Nashville Heating and Cooling is located at 501 Veritas St, Nashville, TN 37211. You can contact us at 615-834-1636. We look forward to serving you!
First, check the thermostat. Maybe you walked by a vent and noticed the air seemed cool, however your house is staying warm. If it is, the problem might be a simple thermostat setting. Check your thermostat and make sure that it is set to “auto” rather than “on.” When set to “on”, the fan on your furnace will blow continually, even when the furnace isn’t actually heating the air.
If you feel the air blowing out of the vents while the furnace is off, the air will seem cool since it’ll be about room temperature.
Then, check the air filter. A dirty air filter restricts airflow into your furnace. Restricted airflow can overheat your furnace, causing a safety control to shut off the burners. This safety mechanism protects your furnace from overheating causing damage to your system!
Still feeling cold air coming out of the vents after trying the above? Your best bet is to have the most trusted heating repair company in Middle Tennessee - South Nashville Heating and Cooling - to come to your home and diagnose the problem.
South Nashville Heating and Cooling is located at 501 Veritas St, Nashville, TN 37211. You can contact us at 615-834-1636. We look forward to serving you!
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