AC Not Turning On? Try These Troubleshooting Tips!

Is your AC unit not turning on? Has your AC stopped working and you can’t figure out why? Let the AC professionals at BGE HOME help. In this video, we’ve outlined a few ways to troubleshoot your air conditioner so you can cool your home to a comfortable temperature. Check out our AC troubleshooting tips below to get started!

Troubleshooting AC Tips:

1. Check your thermostat and ensure it’s in a “cool” mode
2. Check your outdoor unit and make sure it is not obstructed
3. Check the fuse/breaker box and ensure it is in the “on” position
4. Check the disconnect switch and make sure it is in the “on” position
5. Check the furnace blower motor and ensure it is running properly

Is your home’s AC still not turning on after trying the troubleshooting tips listed above? If so, contact the AC specialists at BGE HOME in Maryland. We provide professional AC repair and installation services that will help get your air conditioning system back in working order. Schedule an appointment with one of our AC technicians today! 888-243-4663

[tomgreene]

Some of these comments really crack me up. But the one saying "Thanks Dad" was the best.

[hansolo]

you're the man of the year! I just needed to turn on the air conditioner on the switch panel

[KalthoonSnaps]

Thanks to this video, I fixed my unit for $20 and called no one. My wife made a call and was told "you may have a freon issue" nope! Thanks!

[michelleroth]

Thanks so much. Forgot that I turned the breaker off in the winter. Saved me from bugging dad.😉

[dvmwen]

You just saved me at least $200 - my furnace blower switch was off. Thank you!

[jsunshyn]

Yay! Thank you for this. I went outside, and sure enough, the power source wasn’t fully connected. PROBLEM SOLVED!

[JD-fhnk]

Because of this video I found out there was an on/off switch on my air handler, and that fixed my issue. Thanks!

[greglewls]

Thanks this helped me get my AC up and running.

[pistolkrystle]

Thank you! I checked all these things you listed and realized they turned off the switch on the furnace when they changed the filter.

[jayrepairs]

Thank you, your steps fixed my problem

[thekcommunity]

i just got my hvac installed yesterday it did not work i looked online saw this video the disconnect switch was off outside thanks bge home

[TroyM]

Thankyou! Fuse! Any reasons why that happened randomly?

[AKAfitmom]

Literally went outside and turned the switch in the ON position!!! THANK

[bobcattimes]

Don’t forget to check your thermostat batteries

[Aybtar]

Thanks a lot man .you are the only one on YouTube solved my problem.

[jpvrd]

My a/c kicks on and then shuts off a few seconds later any ideas? Thank you in advance Joe.

[barblooney]

After a storm last wk and the power flickered, the unit no longer cools. When I turn the unit back on at the switch, should the thermometer be on or off to let the unit reset itself for 15 minutes?

[hughchee]

The compressor of the condenser unit tries to start, then quickly fails to continue. I have already changed to a new capacitor, and still does not work. could there be a problem with the compressor being stuck ?

[migosmadeira]

Silicon Valley engineer I thought u might be able to help me. I just want to fix my AC RIGHT NOW . AC was working until I tried to fix the heater . I might have shorted something in the air handler . What happend I used a paper clip to bypass the thermosthat . To see if the heater will start( nothing) I stop from there but now the AC. Won’t turn on as well. Is there a fuse in the air handler that might have blown? Condenser won’t run as well ( the outside)

[corrinelopez]

Thank you so much, you just saved me a lot of money from having to call someone out!