1. Is your AC not working at all?

More often than not, the issue is with the electrical supply. There are two possible reasons for this: you may not be getting power from DEWA, or your circuit breaker might have turned off the electricity. Check to make sure the service hasn’t been disconnected due to issues such as non-payment of bills. If that's the case, don’t reset the circuit breaker yourself. Instead, book an AC maintenance service to find the root cause of the problem. Switching on a malfunctioning AC unit might damage it further.

2. Is your AC working but not cooling your room properly?

You need to check for multiple issues if this is the case:

  • Dirt or other particles in the water can block chilled water strainers
  • Dirty filters can restrict the flow of cool air
  • The actuator, which controls the flow of cool water through the unit, could be either blocked or worn down
  • Warmer water is running through your building’s air conditioning system. The most likely reason is that your service provider isn’t able to keep it chilled due to a sudden surge in demand.  

Getting this fixed can be tricky, so make sure to get professional help for your AC!

3. Is very little air coming through?

The possible causes include a malfunctioning fan motor or capacitor. Fan motors can burn out due to the accumulation of dust if you don’t clean them regularly. To prevent this you should book an AC cleaning service regularly and replace the motor if it’s more than 3 years old. The other culprit might be a faulty capacitor. Your AC’s fan motor won’t work properly if there are issues with the capacitor that controls it. 

4. Is it blowing out warm air?

Check your AC manual or consult your vendor to find out if your AC’s thermostat is powered by a triple-A battery. If that’s the case, then you probably just need to replace the battery to fix the issue. If not, the thermostat might be broken. You’ll need to schedule an chiller repair Dubai.  

5. Do you smell something strange?

Ignore strange smells at your own risk! Watch out for the following smells because they might be indicators of major AC problems:

  • If there’s a musty smell in your room, be sure to get your AC serviced immediately. Mold or fungus in your AC unit is probably causing this smell. In addition to damaging your AC unit, it can also pose a serious threat to you and your loved ones’ health. Fungus is an allergen and can even trigger attacks of asthma.  
  • Can’t figure out what’s causing the burning smell in your room? The smell might be coming from your AC unit. A burning smell can come from many problems. These include broken AC motors and bad wiring. Don’t ignore these issues. They can seriously harm your unit if you don’t fix them quickly. Book a reputable company that specializes in AC maintenance in Dubai before it’s too late!  
  • Smell gas? Yes, you’ve guessed correctly. The coolant is leaking out, and as it does so, it will also significantly affect the cooling capacity of your AC. Your AC maintenance company in Dubai will refill it after they fix or replace the broken part.

The best way to solve the problem and sleep well is to contact an AC maintenance company. Check ratings and read reviews of trusted AC maintenance companies on UAE Technician before you book.