What’s an AC Emergency?

Temperatures are rising. You have probably already turned on your air conditioning system to make sure it is functioning right. But what do you do if it’s not? It’s hot, your air conditioning system is acting up, and you want to call someone but it’s nighttime and you aren’t sure if this is considered an AC emergency that comes with an upcharge. You may have heard that Stevenson Service Experts is available 24/7/365 for emergency AC repair, but what is actually considered a 24 hour AC repair emergency? And what will it cost? 

First of all, you can always call Stevenson Service Experts, no matter what time, every day of the year. Our customer service representatives are available live, 24/7 to help decide if someone needs to come to your home right away or if it’s something you could wait out until morning. 

When trying to evaluate the severity without an expert, here are a couple cases where you should go ahead and call us.  

Suspicious Sounds

There are several reasons that your air conditioning equipment might be making weird, shrieking noises. One common issue could be that the fan belt became loose. Proper maintenance can help avoid this problem, but sometimes things happen 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, squeeling noise is that the compressor is operating at a high level of pressure, which can be unsafe. If the sound seems excessive, turn off your AC system immediately and call Stevenson Service Experts for an emergency AC repair appointment. 

Stinky Smells

A burning stench coming from your air conditioning unit is usually a symptom of an electrical malfunction or a component has become so overheated that it’s literally burning. If your air conditioner smells like it’s burning, that is absolutely an emergency AC repair. Call Stevenson Service Experts immediately for round the clock 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 an indication that the cooling system has failed. The culprit could be a poorly calibrated thermostat, an issue with the blower, or your air conditioner could have finally bit the dust. If the system isn’t producing air flow, or the air that’s blowing is warm instead of cool, go ahead and call Stevenson Service Experts, particularly if there are extreme temperatures, so we can get someone out to make sure your family is safe and comfortable. Not having air conditioning in severe weather definitely constitutes a 24 hour AC repair.