When we are in a heat wave, having to deal with your AC not working isn't a pleasant experience. There are a few things you can check before you make a call to an Heating and Air company. There are three common air conditioner problems that can be fixed easily.

These steps are simple ones that you may have already checked, but if you haven't hopefully this will solve your problem.

Check your thermostat to make sure that it's working. If the thermostat screen is blank this can be due to the batteries being dead. This is a simple fix. The batteries need to be replaced every few years so if you can't remember when you last changed them then they might be due for replacement.

The next thing to check is the temperature. What is the temperature at on the AC thermostat? Is it about 20 degrees below the outside temperature? Air Conditioners can only cool a home down by 20 degrees from the outside temperature. So if the air conditioner isn't at the temperature you have it set to but it's more than 20 degrees below the outside temperature, then your AC is working fine.

The last step to do before calling an Heating and Air company is checking your Air Filter. Depending on your air conditioner and the filter you use they will need to be changed every couple of months to every year. If your air filter is clean then you should call an Heating and Air company. If it's dirty than simply replace the air filter.

To replace your air filter you can call your local Heating and Air company to come out and replace your unit or find a local home improvement store that carries your air filters.

Your Air Conditioner may need a simple tune up or it may need repair. You should call your local heating and air company to come out for a diagnostic visit. Some companies will have free estimates and diagnostics for new customers.

All the steps that I have listed above will be questions that a Heating and Air company will ask you when you call. So by checking these before you make the call you will make the experience faster and better. Before you call you should also have all the information you can gather about your air conditioner so you can also help expedite your experience as well. This information can help the technician who comes out to your home figure out the problem with your air conditioner.

When an HVAC technician comes out to your home they will check all the components of your air conditioner to make sure nothing is missed. They should be thorough in their diagnostics.

Once you have your Air Conditioner back up and running make sure to get an annual check up on your AC. This will help catch and prevent future issues with your air conditioner.