HVAC AC guys, what's up with my AC??

[Brett]

This is probably going to really vague, since I'm at work and can't get model numbers or anything, but here goes.

Power went out at my place Sunday, happens occasionally as we know. Usually this makes the AC run the fan for a couple hours afterwards (reset?) and then it goes back to acting normal. However, this time, it hasn't turned off at all. It's been running constantly (good for the wallet) and the only way to turn it off is to flip the power switch on it. Changing the thermostat to off, or above the temperature it's trying to reach does nothing at all. The thermostat is battery powered, so I don't think it could have gotten zapped from the power outage.

Is there anything that I could look for that might have caused this? Suggestions or shall I just call maintenance?

Thanks

:brett:

 

[EROK81?]

Mine used to get stuck like that and I'd turn it on and off, on and off, on and off with the temp control until it stayed off when set to the correct temp.

Does that even make sense?

Probably can't do that with your Star Trek temp control until though.

 

[Caleb]

Have you changed the batteries? I've seen strange things happen when the batteries get low in the t-stat.

 

[Brett]

Have you changed the batteries? I've seen strange things happen when the batteries get low in the t-stat.

Well, they're new within the last 2-3 weeks. The thermostat also has a display that show's if it's low on battery power.....

I tried pulling the batteries last night to see if that did anything, no change though.

 

[DOSS]

The fan controller on the circuit board may have bit the dust basically... there is also a relay that may have gone out.. your going to have to get out your electrical schematics and dig in to figure what it is out..

You should be able to totally disconnect your T stat and give power to the Heater/fan unit.. if it still turns on you know it is not your T stat.

 

[Skylinerider]

Suggestions or shall I just call maintenance?

Thanks

:brett:

Call maintenance. Most rental contracts state that you are not supposed to do any repairs yourself, and are liable for damages if you do. If you are renting, let them do their job.

 

[Brett]

Call maintenance. Most rental contracts state that you are not supposed to do any repairs yourself, and are liable for damages if you do. If you are renting, let them do their job.

That's what I figured........ah well, strangers in my place again!

 

[chadschoon]

Just make sure you hide your :brett: