Why does my lights flicker when the AC turns on?
This is because your AC requires a large amount of electricity to initially start up. When it starts, it temporarily drains power from other appliances like your lights, causing them to flicker slightly.
Why is my AC fan not turning off?
The most common reason that your Air Conditioner fan won’t turn off is because a stuck relay keeping the circuit closed. If it’s not the relay, your thermostat likely has a shorted cable or needs to be replaced.
Why does my air conditioner keep running when the AC is not on?
If only the fan is running when the AC isn’t, there may be a faulty relay switch stopping the settings you enter on the thermostat from being communicated to the fan. It’s also possible there is another wiring issue or short circuit preventing the on and off commands from going to your fan.
When to start shopping for an air conditioner fan?
If your unit an older system, it might be time to start shopping. Most air condition systems last anywhere from 10 or more years. However, if you perform regular maintenance, you can prevent the chance of your air conditioning fan breaking down and not spinning.
Why do my lights dim when I Turn On my AC?
Your AC will start to pull power from other appliances to start the compressor motor, causing the lights to dim. Replacing your AC capacitor can solve this issue. Always check to see how and when the lights are dimming before coming to a conclusion about what actions to take.
Why do my lights go out when I Turn on the AC?
If you hear a crackling or sizzling sound accompanying the dimming of your lights, or if the lights go out completely when your AC turns on, you may have an overloaded circuit. Your air conditioner requires its own dedicated circuit to function correctly and safely.
Why does my AC fan not turn on?
While you are trying to determine what’s going on with your AC, you might find that in addition to the outside fans not spinning, the rest of the outside unit might also have a problem. It may, for instance, not turn on, have problems turning on or make unusual noises once it’s turned on.
Why does my AC fan sound like an airplane?
This noisy AC fan is likely an issue with your blower motor. In this video, our mechanic shows you what to do if your car AC or heater makes so much noise that it sounds like an airplane that’s ready to take off. Watch now to find out how to diagnose and fix noisy air conditioner and heater sounds like vibrating, rattling, or grinding:
Why is the direction of my Ceiling Fan not working?
Turn off the fan and wait for it to completely stop, then switch the fan rotation by flipping the direction switch. If there is still no air movement when you turn the fan back on, or it is very weak, your fan may have a failing motor or the pitch of the ceiling fan blades may be too flat.