Can I still Run the Fan on My Thermostat If the Central Air Conditioner Is Broken?

That should not cause any problems. The fan merely draws in air which is then cooled and blows out the cooled air. The fan should be able to run 24/7 without any problem

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if i buy a central air home conditioner can i move it with me if i move out?

You can buy a Portable Air Conditioner from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?

ieUTF8&keywordsPortable%20Air%20Conditioner&tagsearch0d8-20&indexgarden&linkCodeur2&camp1789&creative9325

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i just built a new home with forced air have returns in all rooms except basement?

25 years in HVAC and have never seen or heard of returns in every room. If you have supply air in the basement then just leave the basement door open or put a register in the door as a return.

This is assuming your furnace is upstairs. If the furnace is in the basement, splice a return on to one of the return ducts

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why does my central air conditioner freeze up and stop working?

Your filter could be dirty, or you are low on freon.

It is easy to check the filter although they seem to be hidden, you need to slide a folded piece of galvanized tin off an area of the duct work. It should be about 25 inches long

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About central air conditioner?

Heat pumps do very well in Southern California.

The only things you really need to weigh are 1. The initial installation cost, and 2. The price difference in paying for the electric to run the heat pump, or the gas to run the furnace.

That just requires a little homework. Either way, you'll get a very efficient unit compared to your 30 year old antique. P.

S. check with the Gas & Electric companies in your area for possible rebates. That might also factor in to your decision.

Good luck.

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Power went out and now central air conditioner does not work. Is it fried?

One the compressor outside, there may be a high pressure reset button. This sometimes trips when the power fluctuates the way you described. Look near the bottom of the big box outside for a red (or other color) button, it might even be labeled high pressure reset.

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My central air conditioner outside unit fan is not working. Can someone help?

check the cables or the elcetronic wires.

turn power off first! the connections may of come loose. have you ever cleaned your air conditioner?

with water. if so, see if something shorted out. this happened to me.

then check to see if youve had a power outage . call your furnace company. we have protection plan so get it if its offered!

Enbridge here in canada Toronto.

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What is the tube covered in black foam that comes out of a central air conditioner? and to add to what has been said, if there is moisture dripping it means humid air is condensing on the cold refrigerant line.

That is an indication the compressor is working. There may be ice blocking the coils inside the unit where the blower is, the fan unit inside the garage or closet in the house or wherever. The moisture condenses on the coils then freezes preventing air from blowing through and becoming cool.

You didn't say this was happening but just in case

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Why does the central air conditioner coil and fins in my furnace leak water to the floor?

I had the same problem and what I found out is that the water pipe that goes from the AC to drain the condensation was clogged. Usually it is a PVC pipe.

Check if this is the case with you

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Can I can still keep the fan running in my house in the air conditioner is broken?

that ought to no longer reason any issues. The fan in basic terms attracts in air it particularly is then cooled and blows out the cooled air.

The fan should be in a position to run 24/7 with out any concern.

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We have central air conditioner, do we need dehumidifier.

I live in South Carolina - this summer has been very humid and I think more rain than usual.

When I walk in my house it smells of mold or wet old dog like smell. I have a master's in cleaning (LOL) so it's not that. .

I am thinking I need a de-humidifier. .yes?

oh! Our house has a crawl space but everything seems dry underneath.any suggestions/help?

Thank you in advance :-)

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my central air conditioner will not come on, what do i do?

When did you turn it on initially?Was it really cold outside?

If it was, you may have fried the compressor. Call an HVAC contractor to look at it. However, go outside and see if there is a shutoff box.

It would be a box between the outside unit and the house on the electrical line. Open this up and make sure that the shut-off is intact. If you are missing the plug, it won't work.

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my central air conditioner "freezes up" near the unit outside my home. What is the cause and what is the cure?

Low refrigerant level most likely.

Since its central air you'll probably have to call a service tech to check the refrigerant pressure. Also, check to make sure the coils are clean

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what's wrong with my (central) air conditioner?

Sounds like it's low on freon, however if it's low on freon then you have a leak somewhere because those systems are not just suppose to go low.

Your best bet is to call a local company and have a service guy come out. They can tell you more then any of us on here.

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Poll: Do you have Air Conditioner in your bedroom?

Yes but the power just went out and its not working i have to wake up my dad if it dont come back on soon its getting hot He will be pissed whem he has to call the power company lol

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I have a house without an attic. Is there a kind of central air conditioner I can install?

hello, i have worked in the a/c field for 4 years.

went to school for another 2. so there is always alternatives. you can install window a/c units in each room that needs a/c.

every 400 to 500 sq. ft. is 1 ton of cooling which is 12,000 btu/h.

you need to look on the boxes that the window units come and and they will say how many btu/h they can handle. if u need more info just go to home depot and ask some one in the hvac/plumbing department for help

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Plug on air conditioner melted and burned black. Can we replace the plug/cord- or trash the whole unit?

The unit is defective if it trips the breaker, and draws so much current as to overheat its cord or plug. You're lucky you didn't have a house fire. Repeated tripping of breakers is a serious warning!

Buy a new air conditioner, and make sure that the old one is never put into use again. By the way, air conditioners must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way that does not allow the refrigerant to escape into the atmosphere.

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Are Tempstar central air units any good?

My installer is recommending a R2A3 unit.

that unit is a 13 seer. It's not the best on the market but it's not the worst either.

remember. the best AC money can buy is worthless if it's not sized and installed properly. You have to look at the installers just as much as the product, if not more.

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Where do you live and do you own an air conditioner?

we live in south georgia.we have central air.

we lived in nc had central air.lived in japan nine years.no air .

grew up in ky.and no air.how we did that i dont know.

its so freakin humid there.they say that georgia is hot hot hot.i dont know i have only been here two months.

guess we will see

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My air conditioner isnt working properly?

Wrong section. This place is only about maintenance and repairs for automobiles.

However, I would guess that the compressor in your AC is stuck and either needs to be replaced or to have an add-on capacitor installed to help get it started. You're just going to have to call a repairman, as messing around inside a home air conditioner can be dangerous if you touch the wrong wires.

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whats the average cost to replace the outside air conditioner unit?

That depends on many factors such as the size in tons, the efficiency, the brand, the location, and the installer. Your best bet is to find the brand you want with the features you want. Then you can find an installer recommended by that brand manufacturer.

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Does a central air conditioner need to be serviced before I turn it on?

During the purchase of your home you had a homeowners inspection for you and the bank read what he said about it . Like you said change the filters and turn it on and keep all the other units off untill is running good and feels good

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Should I get my central air conditioner serviced now, or wait until next spring?

You can wait till fall. if you have a window type then i believe you can do it yourself, all you need is nice water supply, brush, detergent and poly-bags to wrap electrical parts. or for time being till fall comes keep the intake filter clean and then get it services.

You might get some video on youtube to service a/c its easy thing.

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central air conditioner unit?

Make sure your outside unit (condenser) is running when you turn on the a/c.

Maybe a breaker tripped. It does happen.You turned it off overnight and still no cold.

It is not freezing up. If the outside unit is running and you don't blow cold you need service call.

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What is the cost of replacing a central air conditioner and furnace?

A good est on this job would be around 2,500.00. I would go with a Goodman system.

It is a good system at a good price. Make sure you call around and get a few quotes

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Why won't my Air conditioner won't turn on?

The coolant may have leaked and the device may be fitted with some sort of cutout.

You need to take it apart and look for clues. Do you have an operator's manual? If you're not confident/competant in this field it would be best to have the appliance serviced under a maintenance contract and to have it serviced each year.

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Should I install my Air Conditioner by myself?

Most of Canada is frozen for up to 3/4 of the year. Dont be fooled by the heat it usually lasts for two weeks.

See how your heating works this coming Winter. Canadians spend their spare cash on keeping warm.Good luck.

By the way,to install A/C you will rqr. certification

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Does an exhaust fan in the attic of a home, help the central air to function better?

You are pulling your cool air into the attic, overworking your A/C It may be advantageous to run the attic fan at night, with an open window, if the night is cool.

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who knows about air conditioners? help please!?

HA! I'm in Florida and my house MIGHT get to 70 at night if I ran the unit non-stop, and the unit is brand new. Personally I don't see the need to make any house colder than 75.

It's just a waste of energy. Have the A/C checked by a tech. Check your filter.

Check all potential sources of air leaks. See how much insulation your house has. Are there rooms where you can shut off air flow to increase cool air to the rest of the house?

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Quick Question: Central air conditioner pops and turns off?

weak fuse A/C is broken and causing to many amps and trips the fuse (breaker) old unit bad motor weak capacitor A/C pump going bad loose connection bad house wiring

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Is my landlady responsible for repairing central air in our rental?

i am assuming the ac is part of the furnace since it is central air.

yes she is responsible for the repairs it is not a window unit, you did not put it there and it came with the house.so yes she is responsible for repairs

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What kind of air conditioner do I need?

Ideally, if the system has the capacity, you would extend the central air to the room.

Barring that, you need a ducted portable A/C, It is a unit that sits on the floor. and you run ducts out the window.

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stop the air flow of a central air conditioner from a specific room?

No. those window contraptions upload quick for your electric powered bill. exceedingly if u have a awesome length homestead or maybe position of living.

per chance purely get a small one hundred ten BTU to maintain your bedroom cool till u get the different fastened. After u tried it you may be pleased about considered necessary air

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Are there any poisonous gases that come from a broken air conditioner?

Posionus.

Not really.But if you breath freon in a close place it will make you higher than grammas in step.Takes the oxygen out of the air.

Given the wrong set of circumstances.It will kill you.Call a HVAC tech

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What is the cost in running the central air conditioner vs just the fan?

Check on your electric utilities website for a cost estimator. On ours it is $1.60 per hour to run the central AC (that depends on the size you have) and .

60 per hour just to run the fan. It is much more expensive to run the central air in my area.