How long should I wait? Do I turn the system off for a period of time then try again. We have been having electrical storms and a large portion of the grid went out twice. The AC stopped performing after the first power outtage and the "wait" indicator came on the thermostat. After about 4 hours, I turned the unit back on and it functioned properly, cooling the house. Then the power went out again for several hours. I turned the system off when the power returned and left it off over night, thinking it would come back up in the morning. But, it has since maintained the "Wait" message. Any advice on how to remedy before calling a tech would be most appreciated.
2006-07-22 02:23:44 · 7 answers · asked by Ron C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First thing I would do is to check your breakers at the main panel box for the A/C unit (outside) to make sure that it did not trip. A multi- meter would help to check if it is working properly. The next thing I would do is to check the breaker at the main panel box for your furnace or air handler, make sure that that is operating properly. If it is alright, then check to see if you have what they call a fuse-tron switch (it's a switch with a old style glass screw on fuse, under a plastic or metal box that you flip up). Again, if you had a meter you can check the fuse or you can look at the front threw the glass to check the fuse to see if the wire or flat piece of metal is broken(burned out). If it is, replace it with the same size fuse. Not all furnaces or air handlers have a fuse-tron switch but, most have it. One other thing I can suggest is to check the disconnect box outside next to your condenser. Some have fuses inside (lift the cover and grab and pull the pull block) which can be checked with a multi-meter on olms., If it is not a fuse then you have a solid piece of copper (flat bar) that might have burned apart. I really don't believe it could be this but, you can check that. If this didn't work for you, then I would call in a pro. A technician would have to checkout your electrical wiring and electronics to make sure there are no burned wires on your system.
One more thing, turn everything off, even the power to your furnace or air handler, even your t-stat. Wait 10 mins. and turn the power on first and then the t-stat. What you just did was reset all your controls
My bet is that it is in the breakers or the fuse-tone. Be carefull and good luck.
2006-07-22 05:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by Walter B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't think their is much to do . how old is the unit? maybe it caught a power surge the second time the electric went off . this could have fried it . sounds like you've done the right thing with laeving it off untill the next day. Sorry but you just might have to call for a repair
2006-07-22 02:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait
2006-07-22 02:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by 2BaD4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check all fuses and circuit breakers to be sure they are good.
Some A/C unites have a time delay that keeps the A/C from starting when the power goes off to keep the compressor from trying to start before the pressures equalize. Your time delay may be bad. If you have bad fuses this will also keep the time delay from reseting
2006-07-22 02:28:59 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The unit will not start because the pressures on the high side and the low side have to be equal. Just wait for it, it will start when it is ready but not until.
2006-07-22 02:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by thecat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if lighting struck close by it is posiable that it also sent a jolt to the system and you will need a repairman to fix it.
2006-07-22 02:34:26 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems to be asking you to wait
2006-07-22 02:41:55 · answer #7 · answered by leadbelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋