skip to main content

Heating & Air Conditioning

Central Air malfunctioning.

12 years ago

Okay, question. We just cleaned our condensation pan on ac/furnace unit because it smelled mildewy when we ran it. We put it back on, turned it on, and it was good and the smell improved. About a half hour later the unit stopped working and hasn't turned back on. We made sure the thermostat was on and tried the breakers. Any ideas what could be wrong?

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

ACwannaBe
12 years ago
Is it possible that a service panel was not completely seated and vibrated out of place? There may be a safety switch that is held in by the service panel.

If you haven't done it already, go back to the unit and make sure that everything you took apart is back where it was.

Other than that, I haven't a clue.

This post was edited by ACwannaBe on Sun, Jul 13, 14 at 9:14
User
12 years ago
May I ask how you cleaned it?
Related Professionals
Atlanta General Contractors · Providence General Contractors · Fort Collins General Contractors · Bozeman General Contractors · Plymouth Home Remodeling · Harrisburg Home Remodeling · Rock Springs Home Remodeling · Springfield Bathroom Remodelers · Fredericksburg Bathroom Remodelers · Dubuque Bathroom Remodelers · Lafayette Bathroom Remodelers · Lawrence Bathroom Remodelers · Hudson Bathroom Remodelers · Flagstaff Bathroom Remodelers · Edmonton Bathroom Remodelers
mike_home
12 years ago
Check the drain pan to see if it is draining properly. The cleaning may have clogged the drain trap and the overflow cut off switch may be shutting down the system.

Related Stories

DECORATING GUIDES 10 Ways to Hide That Air Conditioner

By Mariana Pickering (Emu Building Science)

Feeling boxed in designing around your mini-split air conditioner? Try one of these clever disguises and distractions

MOST POPULAR 5 Ways to Hide That Big Air Conditioner in Your Yard

By Mariana Pickering (Emu Building Science)

Don’t sweat that boxy A/C unit. Here’s how to place it out of sight and out of mind

GARDENING GUIDES Central Plains Gardener's September Checklist

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

This month, go easy on the deadheading, savor the beauty of sunflowers and look ahead to next year's garden

GARDENING GUIDES Central Plains Gardener's November Checklist

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Mulching, seeding, feeding — several small tasks to ensure a winter of activity, and a good spring start.

CENTRAL PLAINS NATIVE PLANTS 10 Top Grasses for the Central Plains

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Low-maintenance grasses provide seasonal interest and wildlife habitat, and aid good design

GARDENING GUIDES Central Plains Gardener's February Checklist

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Learn the right way to prune trees this month — when you're not busy spying intrepid spring-hinting blossoms, that is

0

CENTRAL PLAINS GARDENING Central Plains Gardener's March Checklist

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

Let enthusiasm bubble up along with fountains this month, as you tidy the garden to prep for wonders to come

GARDENING GUIDES Central Plains Gardener's June Checklist

By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens

The flowers are coming! The flowers are coming! And so are the butterflies, hummingbird moths and coneflower diseases

0

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: Contemporary Home Hugs a Central Courtyard

An architect's Salt Lake City home celebrates outdoor living in a beautiful blend of modern and organic styles

GREEN DECORATING 6 Ways to Cool Off Without Air Conditioning

By Mariana Pickering (Emu Building Science)

These methods can reduce temperatures in the home and save on energy bills

Sponsored

Peabody Landscape Group

8 Reviews

Franklin County's Reliable Landscape Design & Contracting

More Discussions

Is it OK to replace ceiling air diffusers w/ new registers?

3

disguising a wall vented heating unit

2

Replace central oil system or go with entire house ductless?

18

60s a-frame renovation ideas

4

HVAC unit leaking

6