What’s an AC Emergency?

Heat has arrived. You may have already turned on your air conditioning system to make sure everything is functioning properly. But what do you do if it’s not? It’s hot, your AC system is on the fritz, and you want to contact someone but it’s nighttime and you aren’t sure if this is considered an AC emergency that comes with an upcharge. You might have heard that Atmostemp Service Experts is available 24/7/365 for emergency air conditioner repair, but what actually constitutes a 24 hour AC repair emergency? And what will it cost? 

First of all, you can always call Atmostemp Service Experts, day or night, every day of the year. Our customer service representatives are available live, 24/7 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 situation could be that the fan belt is loose. Regular maintenance can help avoid this issue, but sometimes life happens and you need to have an expert come out 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, shut off your AC system immediately and call Atmostemp Service Experts for an emergency AC repair appointment. 

Strange Smells

A burning stench coming from your air conditioner is normally a symptom of an electrical issue or a piece has become so overheated that it’s actually burning. If your A/C smells like it’s burning, that is a definite emergency AC repair. Call Atmostemp Service Experts immediately for 24/7 AC repair. 

No Air Flow

If your air conditioner doesn’t seem to be running at all, or you can’t feel any air blowing, this could be a symptom that the cooling system has malfunctioned. The cause could be a poorly calibrated thermostat, a complication with the blower, or your air conditioning unit could have finally met its maker. If the AC isn’t generating air flow, or the air that’s blowing is not cool, go ahead and call Atmostemp 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 for sure constitutes a 24 hour AC repair.