Ac Unit In Attic Not Working

This switch could be the problem.

Ac unit in attic not working.

An unconditioned attic is the worst place you can put the ducts for you air conditioner. In addition to making the unit hard to get to for service high attic heat can trigger the high pressure limit switch turning your condenser off. If your air handler is in an attic it should have a secondary pan to catch the water in case the primary condensation pan or condensation drain line gets clogged. The indoor unit s switch this switch is often located in the attic crawl space or a closet.

Only two things cause an ac air handler to freeze up. Electrical panel check your main electrical panel to see if there s a circuit breaker tripped older homes use a fuse box. A licensed and experienced hvac professional can inspect all the ductwork and registers of your air conditioning system on a regular basis ensuring the entire system is in proper working order. 1 reduced air flow because of dirty filters coils or poorly working fans and 2 low refrigerant level which a pro must check and if necessary recharge.

If this switch is turned off the inside ac unit may freeze causing the entire ac system to shut down. It can shut off power to the indoor ac blower. If these items do not solve your problem call an hvac service professional to help. Get those air conditioning ducts out of the attic.

More often than not the problem comes from reduced air flow. Do not bypass the safety switch or you could have a huge water mess in your home. To reset the switch you ll need to climb up into. Typical items that clog condensation lines are algae muck and trash like insulation from the attic.

If the circuit breaker has tripped simply turn it off and then back on. There are 2 places to check. If your air conditioner is not working and the furnace or air handler is located in your attic you will need to inspect the drain pain located directly underneath the evaporator coil in your air conditioning system. Here s a report that shows why.

Notice the drain pain which you will typically find in your attic.