What’s an AC Emergency?

Heat has arrived. You’ve most likely already turned on your air conditioning system to make sure everything is working right. But what do you do if it’s not? It’s getting warm, your AC system is on the fritz, and you want to call someone but it’s nighttime and you aren’t confident this is considered an AC emergency that comes with an upcharge. You might have heard that A1 Chesney Service Experts is available all day every day for emergency air conditioner repair, but what is actually considered a 24 hour AC repair emergency? And how much extra does it cost? 

Keep in mind, you can always call A1 Chesney 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 ASAP or if it’s something you could wait out until morning. 

When trying to evaluate the severity on your own, here are some issues where you should go ahead and give us a call.  

Suspicious Sounds

There are several reasons that your air conditioning equipment might be making weird, shrieking noises. One common issue could be that the fan belt got loose. Regular maintenance can help avoid this situation, but sometimes life happens and you need to call for an AC repair appointment. Another reason your air conditioning unit could be making a loud, screeching noise is that the compressor is functioning at a high level of pressure, which can be hazardous. If a sound seems excessive, shut off your air conditioning unit immediately and call A1 Chesney Service Experts for an emergency AC repair service. 

Unusual Smells

A burning stench coming from your air conditioner is usually an indication of an electrical malfunction or a component has become so overheated that it’s really burning. If your air conditioner smells like it’s burning, that is absolutely an emergency AC repair. Call A1 Chesney Service Experts right away for round the clock AC repair. 

No Air Flow

If your air conditioning unit doesn’t seem to be turning on, or you can’t feel any air flowing, this could be a sign that the cooling system has failed. The culprit could be a poorly calibrated thermostat, a complication with the blower, or your air conditioner could have finally kicked the bucket. If the system isn’t generating air flow, or the air that’s blowing is too hot, go ahead and call A1 Chesney Service Experts, especially if there is extreme heat, so we can get someone out to make sure your family is safe and comfortable. Not having a functioning A/C in severe heat definitely constitutes a 24 hour AC repair.