MY SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. WHAT'S WRONG?

At some time everyone will experience a problem with their air conditioning and heating system. When that happens, Drabek and Hill is always here to help you. However, many times you might be able to diagnose and repair the problem. The problem, in fact, may be very simple to correct. If you would like to see if you can help yourself, just follow the short check list below.

My air conditioner is not keeping my house cool. What's wrong?

A. Are you sure your air conditioner is turned on?

B. Check the thermostat to make sure that the thermostat is turned down, and the system switch on the thermostat is turned to "COOL".

C. Is there electricity to the air conditioner? If your air conditioner has a circuit breaker, has it been tripped or been turned off?

D. Is there a fuse blown? If so carefully replace it.

E. Is the furnace plugged into it's electrical receptacle?

F. Turn the "FAN" switch on the thermostat to the "ON" position. if the blower comes on there is electricity to the furnace.

G. Is there anything restricting air through the furnace? Are the filters clean? A dirty filter will make your air conditioner freeze up and quit operating.

H. Is there anything restricting the flow of air through the air conditioner?

I. Is the fan in the air conditioner turning? Is the coil in the outside air conditioner plugged with dirt, lint, or cottonwood seeds?

If none of the above helps make your air conditioner cool your home, you will need to schedule one of our service professionals to diagnose and correct the problem.

My furnace is on, but my house is not warm. What's wrong?

A. Is the furnace plugged into it's electrical receptacle?

B. Is the thermostat system switch set to "HEAT"?

C. Is the thermostat set at a high enough temperature above the room temperature to make it come on?

D. Is the filter(s) clean? A dirty or restricted filter can cause your furnace to over heat and shut itself down.

E. Is there electricity to the furnace electrical receptacle? If you are not sure, plug another working electrical appliance into the furnace electrical receptacle to test it. You can also check for electricity to the furnace by turning the "FAN" switch on the thermostat to the "ON" position. If there is electricity to your furnace, this should make the blower on the furnace start to run.

Anytime you work with mechanical and electrical devices, BE CAREFUL! Never place yourself in harm's way. Complete only those checks that you are comfortable doing. Never try anything that you are not familiar with. Your safety is important!