Your AC unit is all you need during the hot season to keep everyone in your home comfortable. That said, the days and nights can be tough, especially if your home is not aerated enough to allow free movement of fresh air. In such a case, the AC unit ensures everyone doesn't sweat profusely throughout the day. Given this, you may wonder why your unit won't kick in despite your efforts to turn it on at different intervals. Check out some basic reasons your unit is not running as needed.

Confirm the Thermostat Setting

The first step in ensuring a well-functioning AC is verifying that the thermostat has a lower setting than the surrounding temperature. Also, check to confirm that the fan is set on and running perfectly. However, confirm if the batteries are functional if your device is blank and unresponsive. If they are, something could be wrong with the circuit breaker.

See If the Circuit Breaker Has Tripped

Your AC unit consumes a lot of electric power when in use. So, in the event of a surge, circuit breakers can easily trip and lead to power disruptions throughout the entire system. When this happens, your unit immediately shifts to an off setting. So, check to see if you can turn the power button back on to keep the unit running. That said, you must engage an AC contractor if you keep experiencing this issue.

Locate Your AC Switches

Your AC unit has two power switches, the indoor power unit, and the outdoor power unit. Note that both switches must be on for the entire system to run. So, if your AC unit doesn't power on, check to see if one or both switches could be off. Also, ensure that the indoor power unit is positioned at the cooling option. Likewise, you can access the switch for the outdoor power unit on the exterior part of the unit in a metal box.

Check the Air Filters 

During the cooling seasons, your air conditioning unit collects dust, dirt, and debris through the air filter. Note that dirty air filters can strain your AC unit and possibly lead to overheating. Eventually, too much overheating and the inability to draw in sufficient air for cooling can shut down the unit. So, to avoid this, replace your air filter after every cooling season.

These are just a few reasons why your unit won't start. More importantly, know that your unit may act strange after a series of power surges, and a total reset may be the only option. For more information about air conditioner repair, contact a local company.