What’s an AC Emergency?

Summer weather on its way. You have probably already switched over to your air conditioning system to make sure it is running properly. But what do you do if it’s not? It’s getting warm, your air conditioning system is acting up, and you want to get in touch someone but it’s after 8 p.m. and you aren’t convinced this is considered an AC emergency that comes with an upcharge. You might have heard that Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is available 24/7/365 for emergency air conditioner repair, but what is actually considered a 24 hour AC repair emergency? And how much extra does it cost? 

First of all, you can always call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, anytime of day, every day of the year. Our customer service representatives are available live, around the clock to help decide if someone needs to come out ASAP or if it’s something that can wait until morning. 

When trying to determine the severity without an expert, here are some issues where you should go ahead and call an expert.  

Squeeling Sounds

There are several reasons that your air conditioner might be making weird, screaming noises. One common situation could be that the fan belt got loose. Proper maintenance can help avoid this situation, but sometimes there’s an emergency and you need to have an expert come out for an AC repair appointment. Another reason your air conditioning unit could be making a loud, shrieking noise is that the compressor is running at a high level of pressure, which can be unsafe. If the sound seems excessive, shut down your air conditioning unit immediately and call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning for an emergency AC repair service. 

Stinky Smells

A burning smell coming from your air conditioner is usually a symptom of an electrical malfunction or a part has become so overheated that it’s actually burning. If your air conditioning system smells like it’s burning, that is absolutely an emergency AC repair. Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning immediately for 24/7 AC repair. 

No Air Flow

If your air conditioner doesn’t seem to be kicking on, or you can’t feel any air flowing, this could be a sign that the cooling system has crashed. The cause could be a poorly calibrated thermostat, a problem with the blower, or your A/C system could have finally bit the dust. If the system isn’t providing air flow, or the air that’s blowing is warm instead of cool, go ahead and call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, particularly if there is extreme weather, so we can get a technician out to make sure your family is safe and comfortable. Not having a functioning A/C in severe temperatures for sure constitutes a 24 hour AC repair.