What’s an AC Emergency?

Temperatures are rising. You’ve most likely already booted up your air conditioning system to make sure it is working properly. But what if it’s not? It’s hot, your AC system is on the fritz, and you want to call someone but it’s late and you aren’t sure if this is considered an AC emergency that you’ll be charged more for. You might have heard that A-Plus is available 24/7/365 for emergency air conditioner repair, but what actually counts as a 24 hour AC repair emergency? And what will it cost? 

Keep in mind, you can always call A-Plus, day or night, every day of the year. Our customer service team is available live, at all times to help decide if someone needs to come out right away or if it’s something you could wait out until morning. 

When trying to decide the severity on your own, here are some situations where you should go ahead and give us a call.  

Strange Sounds

There are many reasons that your air conditioning equipment might be making strange, shrieking noises. One common issue could be that the fan belt became loose. Regular maintenance can help avoid this situation, but sometimes there’s an emergency and you need to call for an AC repair appointment. Another reason your AC system could be making a loud, squeeling noise is that the compressor is running at a high level of pressure, which can be dangerous. If a noise seems excessive, turn off your AC system immediately and call A-Plus for an emergency AC repair appointment. 

Strange Smells

A burning smell coming from your air conditioner is generally a sign of an electrical issue or a piece has become so overheated that it’s actually burning. If your air conditioner smells like it’s burning, that is a definite emergency AC repair. Call A-Plus immediately for round the clock AC repair. 

No Air Flow

If your air conditioner doesn’t seem to be turning on, or you can’t feel any air flowing, this could be a sign that the cooling system has malfunctioned. The cause could be a poorly calibrated thermostat, a problem with the blower, or your air conditioner could have finally bit the dust. If the system isn’t generating air flow, or the air that’s blowing is not cool, go ahead and call A-Plus, especially if there is extreme heat, so we can get someone out to make sure your family is safe and comfortable. Not having a functioning A/C in severe weather absolutely constitutes a 24 hour AC repair.