{"id":2433,"date":"2020-08-20T13:40:04","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T17:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purlsheetmetal.com\/blog\/?p=2433"},"modified":"2020-08-20T13:40:04","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T17:40:04","slug":"why-my-ac-not-blowing-any-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purlsheetmetal.com\/blog\/why-my-ac-not-blowing-any-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My AC Not Blowing Out Any Air?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Spinning-fan-closeup\"There are different ways an air conditioning system can stop working. Sometimes the blower will turn on and send air to the room vents, but that air won\u2019t be cool. Or the AC could keep shutting off after only running for a few minutes. But the most alarming problem for a homeowner\u2014because it\u2019s so immediately clear there\u2019s trouble\u2014is when the AC won\u2019t blow out any air at all. Nothing comes out of the room vents, hot, cold, or otherwise.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s behind the \u201cno blow air conditioner\u201d? It could be a variety of malfunctions or errors. We\u2019ll look into some possibilities below to help you understand when to call us for air conditioning repair in Fresno, CA<\/a> or elsewhere in the Central Valley.<\/p>\n

ONE: The air conditioning system has no power<\/h3>\n

A simple explanation for why the air conditioner\u2019s fan isn\u2019t turning on is that the AC has no electrical power. First, make sure you haven\u2019t lost power to the entire home\u2014this can sometimes occur in heat waves when there\u2019s too much stress on the power grid. Next, check to see if any circuit breakers have tripped. The blower fan motor may have overloaded the circuit.<\/p>\n

TWO: The thermostat is creating problems<\/h3>\n

The thermostat may be mis-set, but you probably checked on that first when the AC wouldn\u2019t send out any air. The problem could be a more serious one with the thermostat, where it has lost connection to the air conditioner\u2019s blower fan and can\u2019t turn it on. Check the batteries if the thermostat is solely battery-powered. If this isn\u2019t the trouble, you may need professionals to repair or replace the unit.<\/p>\n

THREE: The fan motor burnt out<\/h3>\n

The fan motor does an enormous amount of work, since it often runs even when the air conditioner isn\u2019t doing any cooling\u2014the circulation of air helps with comfort in the house. If the motor is dusty, hasn\u2019t received lubricant during maintenance, or is old, it can overheat and burn out. This calls for an HVAC technician to put in a new motor.<\/p>\n

FOUR: A failed fan motor capacitor<\/h3>\n

This is a less catastrophic problem with the motor, although it will still need the help of HVAC experts to correct. The capacitor is an electric component that sends voltage to a motor to start it running and keep it running (there are two separate capacitors for this job). Capacitors aren\u2019t permanent; they often have shorter lifespans than the AC. When you hear a clicking noise from the AC cabinet when the fan won\u2019t come on, it may be a failed capacitor.<\/p>\n

FIVE: An extremely clogged filter<\/h3>\n

A congested air filter will lower airflow through the HVAC system, and if it\u2019s completely clogged, it may cut airflow off entirely. Change out the filter for a new one, but you also may want to call in our technicians to see if the clogging has caused damage to internal components; when a filter is that clogged, it will distort and allow dust and debris to escape around it.<\/p>\n

Call Purl\u2019s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning for your AC needs.<\/a> \u201cQuality Is the Cornerstone of Our Success\u201d since 1952.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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