What Homeowners Should Know About Their Air Conditioning Systems

June 10, 2013 - PRLog -- Bristol, PA - The last thing homeowners want on a blazingly hot summer day is for their air conditioning systems to stop working. If AC systems happen to experience malfunctions or shut down, Harris Comfort is providing easy at home tips that homeowners can use to try and restart them.

Follow these tips before making what could be an unnecessary emergency service call:

•   Check the settings on the thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set below the current room temperature, and the system switch is on the COOL or AUTO position. The fan switch should be set to ON for continuous airflow or AUTO if you want the blower to operate only while the air conditioner is operating.

•   Try to get the air conditioner to turn on by lowering the thermostat to its lowest temperature setting.

•   If the airflow out of the air conditioner seems low, check the air filter. An extremely dirty air filter can block airflow.

•   Make sure all registers are open and not obstructed.

•   Check the power disconnect switch by each unit (outdoor and indoor).

•   Check the fuse/breaker at the electrical panel for both the outdoor and indoor unit.

If the problem continues, please call Harris Comfort at 215-968-7477. And remember, the best way to ensure that an air conditioning system is working at its maximum efficiency is with annual system maintenance. Harris Comfort is currently offering a 14-Point Central AC Tune-Up for just $99.95. An AC tune-up can help air conditioners run up to 10% more efficiently, and use less electricity. It’s also the most efficient way to prevent a mid-summer breakdown.

For more information or to schedule an AC tune-up, contact (http://www.harriscomfort.com/contact.php) Harris Comfort today. Harris Comfort offers 24-hour emergency service. When it comes to customer’s complete comfort, they are are all: on call, on time, on target and on the money. Visit their website www.harriscomfort.com