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AC Won't Turn On

A dead AC can be a simple breaker or thermostat issue, or a failed capacitor or contactor. We track it down quickly and get you cooling again.

When nothing happens after you lower the thermostat, the cause ranges from a tripped breaker or blown capacitor to a failed contactor, bad thermostat, or a safety switch that has cut power on purpose. We work through the electrical and control system methodically so you are not paying to replace parts that were never the problem.

Signs You Need This Service

  • No response at all when you lower the thermostat
  • The breaker trips every time the AC starts
  • You hear a click or hum but the system never starts
  • Thermostat screen is blank or unresponsive

How We Handle It

  1. Check the breaker, disconnect, and safety switches
  2. Test the thermostat, capacitor, and contactor
  3. Inspect wiring and the condensate float switch
  4. Repair the fault and confirm a clean start-up

Won't Turn On - FAQs

My AC won't turn on but the breaker isn't tripped. What now?
Common culprits are a failed capacitor or contactor, a bad thermostat, or a tripped float safety switch from a clogged drain. These need a meter to diagnose safely, which is exactly what our techs do on arrival.
Why does my AC keep tripping the breaker?
Repeated tripping points to an electrical fault: a shorted compressor, a failing capacitor, or a wiring problem. Do not keep resetting it, since that can worsen the damage. Call us and we will find the cause.

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