Why does my AC keep shutting itself off?

If your air conditioner is turning off by itself, your AC may have one of the following problems: Thermostat is faulty. AC isn’t getting enough airflow. Condensate line is clogged.

Why does my AC stop working after a while?

You will want to have the unit examined to look for signs of a blown fuse, a tripped circuit breaker, a broken thermostat, or dirty air filters. Dirty or clogged filters commonly make AC compressors stop working.

Why is my air conditioner shutting down after 1 minute?

If your air filters are clogged or dirty, it restricts airflow to your indoor AC unit. Low airflow can cause your evaporator coil to freeze, which limits your AC’s ability to remove heat from your home. When your evaporator coil freezes, it can cause your AC to overheat, which will turn your AC off.

Why does my AC fan shut off after 2 3 minutes?

If you notice your AC compressor shut off after 2-3 minutes of operation, then your AC compressor is most likely overheating or starting to fail.

Why does my air conditioner start, then stop?

Frequent Air Conditioner Start and Stop Causes Clogged Air Filter. If air filters aren’t replaced regularly, the buildup causes your air conditioner to work twice as hard to provide good airflow. Oversized Air Conditioner. If your air conditioner is too large for your house, the unit quickly cools your house then shuts off. Wiring. Thermostat Location. Low Refrigerant.

Why does my AC keep shutting off?

But if you have a clogged air filter or some other airflow issue, then frost can build up on your evaporator coils. This can cause your system to shut off frequently. If your air conditioner freezes, call us for repair services. This should give you a better understanding of why your AC unit keeps shutting off.

Why is the AC unit not turning on?

If the thermostat setting is correct and the AC unit is still not turning on, the thermostat itself could be defective. You may need to have a professional inspect it to make sure it is functioning properly.

Why is my air conditioner fan not working?

If the compressor is running, but the fan motor is not running, the fan motor or the fan motor capacitor are likely at fault. If both the compressor and the fan motor won’t run, use a multimeter to test the temperature control thermostat for continuity. If the thermostat does not have continuity, replace it.