{"id":7255,"date":"2020-08-17T11:43:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T15:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=7255"},"modified":"2020-08-17T11:43:48","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T15:43:48","slug":"how-to-request-a-repair-on-your-window-ac-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/how-to-request-a-repair-on-your-window-ac-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Request a Repair on Your Window AC Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

American homeowners as a whole spend $29 billion annually<\/a> to cool their homes with air conditioning. If your window AC unit isn’t working properly, it can end up costing you a lot on your electricity bills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding an AC repair can be difficult. Between figuring out what’s wrong with your AC unit and choosing from many HVAC companies, getting your AC repaired is a daunting task. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you having issues with your air conditioner? Keep reading for tips on how to request a repair on your small AC unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Troubleshooting Window AC Unit Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you get your phone out to call for a repair, it’s best to figure out what’s wrong with your AC unit first. Sometimes the problem is easy to fix on your own and you don’t want to spend more money than you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you can’t fix it by yourself, it helps to give the repair company all the details you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing to check for is electrical complications. Make sure the breaker your AC unit is on hasn’t been tripped. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also want to check the on\/off switch on your AC unit. Nothing’s more embarrassing than calling a repair company to flip a button for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, check the air filter. If it gets too dirty, your AC can have issues circulating cool air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If none of these seem to be an issue, you’ll likely need to call an HVAC company<\/a> to fix your portable AC unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Request a Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s first preface this by highlighting the importance of getting your AC unit repaired. The cost of running a broken window unit can negatively impact your electricity bills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Money aside, it’s also important for the health of you and your loved ones. If it turns out that your AC is leaking freon, it could pose serious health risks<\/a> for those in contact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know why it’s important, we can talk about how to request a repair from an HVAC company. The first step is to do your research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When looking up HVAC repair in your area, the most important thing to look at is their certifications. Many state governments have websites that allow you to check the status of a company’s licenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you find a few reputable repair companies, look at their reviews. You want to make sure you feel free to ask questions and aren’t made to be uncomfortable in your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you narrow it down to a few credible companies with good reviews, you can focus on pricing. Call and ask each HVAC company for an estimate on their services for comparison. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve weighed each of these aspects, you can finally request a repair service. Most companies allow you to schedule a service online or by calling their office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Cool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now you know all the steps you should take when requesting a repair on your window AC unit. All that’s left to do is start the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to check out our website for more helpful business tips. From hiring help to legal advice, we’ve got you covered. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

American homeowners as a whole spend $29 billion annually to cool their homes with air conditioning. If your window AC unit isn’t working properly, it can end up costing you a lot on your electricity bills.  Finding an AC repair can be difficult. Between figuring out what’s wrong with your AC unit and choosing from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7255"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7255"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7255\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7257,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7255\/revisions\/7257"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}