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Thursday, November 7, 2013

DIY: Simple AC Check

By Hedrick Lepsch


Summer is on its way out now, but that doesn't mean that there won't be several hot days in the near future to keep you busy with. If your AC goes out at any time during this time, consider looking at it yourself first to see if it's something simple you can fix before calling an air conditioning repair man in Salt Lake City.

1. Purchase a New Water Heater Go out to a warehouse store and pick up your new heater. There are different fuel types, mainly gas and electric. It is much easier to stick with the same fuel for your new water heater otherwise you will be looking at a renovation that goes beyond just the heater. If you would like to change the size of the water heater make sure that there will be clearance with the surrounding walls where the old one is installed. Try taking some measurements of the space before you head into the store. When brining it home make sure to rent a dolly and have a second person with you to help move it. Changing the heater is not worth injuring yourself. If you feel this may be the case it is probably better to find a professional water heater and furnace installation company.

First things first, you need to diagnose what the problem is. An AC unit is fairly complex. It cools the air, and then blows it throughout the home. There are several parts of this process that could have gone wrong.

A damaged air conditioning unit can spell an uncomfortable disaster for the residence of the home as they may have to go days or weeks in sweltering heat before they can get their air conditioning repaired in Utah.

If you're still not getting anything it will likely need the help of a professional of air conditioning repair in Salt Lake City. If the fan is working though and it's simply not cooling, then there's probably difficulty in the condenser (outdoor unit)/air handler (indoor).

To do this job you may need a pipe wrench along with slip joint pliers or tongue and groove pliers. Have your buddy then help you remove the water heater and place it onto the dolly. Make sure not to damage any pipes in the process. Wipe up the floor where the old heater was placed.

Finally, check to make sure the thermostat is properly programmed. Sometimes it's as simple as a thermostat issue. The last thing you'll want to check is the coils and filter. If caked with dust or frozen, the unit won't work right. Clean the filter and allow the ice to melt before restarting. This can make all the difference in fixing the AC. Anything beyond this simple check is getting into specific mechanics that you for sure don't want to do yourself, unless you happen to have a degree in air conditioning repair from Salt Lake City.

Connect your gas or electrical lines making sure that they are tight. Check for leaks with soapy water on the gas lines. Attach the exhaust flue for gas heaters. Finally release the valves to fill up your heater with cold water. Once the tank is full turn on your heater and set your thermostat between 105-135 degrees.




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