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A/C cycling on and off frequently- UPDATE IN OP
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:48 pm
So my A/C is working, as it cools my home to the desired set temperature. However, it is cycling on and off constantly
It will run for 10-15 minutes
Turn off
Kick back on 10 seconds later for about 5 seconds, then kick off again
Will stay off for 5-10 minutes, and then repeat
Any ideas on what is causing this?
Update****
Tech came out. Was simply a clogged/dirty drain line causing the issue. Cleaned it out and is good to go. Said to make sure to poor bleach down the drain once a month
It will run for 10-15 minutes
Turn off
Kick back on 10 seconds later for about 5 seconds, then kick off again
Will stay off for 5-10 minutes, and then repeat
Any ideas on what is causing this?
Update****
Tech came out. Was simply a clogged/dirty drain line causing the issue. Cleaned it out and is good to go. Said to make sure to poor bleach down the drain once a month
This post was edited on 6/1/16 at 2:20 pm
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Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:51 pm to lsupride87
I'm thinking bad thermostat.
This can do harm to your compressor.
Make sure your vents aren't blowing on your thermostat.
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Kick back on 10 seconds later for about 5 seconds, then kick off again
This can do harm to your compressor.
Make sure your vents aren't blowing on your thermostat.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:53 pm to Btrtigerfan
Needs coolant (freon or whatever they're using now).
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:55 pm to Btrtigerfan
So anything I can do/check or should I call a technician out for sure?
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:56 pm to lsupride87
Is it a newer evaporator/furnace/air handler? If so. There may be a function that energizes the blower motor without circulating freon. If that happens after the cooling cycle it might be a feature that dries off the coils.
Just speculating.
Just speculating.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:58 pm to lsupride87
quote:
So anything I can do/check or should I call a technician out for sure?
I would go outside to see if the compressor/condenser has that short cycle also.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:58 pm to lsupride87
What kind of thermostat is it and have you installed a newer one recently (like a smart thermostat) that may require more power than a basic one. Reason I ask is that if it needs to charge a battery or power an lcd screen it's probably robbing power from your AC wire on your thermostat. If it's too much drain it can kick your unit off every time it does it. The fix for this is to use a separate common power wire from the unit to thermostat. in my house this wire was blue and was already run between the unit and thermostat but was not hooked up. Just tucked behind the thermostat.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:59 pm to Roman Candle Tag
Man that was complete giberish to me 
Unit is a 2012. Anyway, I bought the house in October so I am under warranty for a year paid by the seller. It is a $75 fee to get a tech out here. I am leaning to doing that. Just wanted to see if their was something simple I could check
Unit is a 2012. Anyway, I bought the house in October so I am under warranty for a year paid by the seller. It is a $75 fee to get a tech out here. I am leaning to doing that. Just wanted to see if their was something simple I could checkPosted on 5/31/16 at 6:59 pm to lsupride87
Probley a bad t-stat, is your inside fan turning off and on or just the outside unit?
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:00 pm to SECond2none™
It is a 2012 Honeywell. It has a display screen but I don't believe it is a smart system
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:00 pm to Cajun Invasion
Inside fan is what kicks on and off. Haven't checked to see if outside does as well
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:02 pm to lsupride87
quote:if you've been using the same one for a while with no problem then it's probably not the power robbing issue.
It is a 2012 Honeywell. It has a display screen but I don't believe it is a smart system
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:03 pm to lsupride87
quote:
Man that was complete giberish to me ?
Ha. My bad. I could have worded it better.
Honestly, considering the warranty, a $75 call out might be the easiest option.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:03 pm to Roman Candle Tag
That's what I'm thinking
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:17 pm to lsupride87
quote:
lsupride87
Remember that time you went 32 days without changing the return air filter? Yep, you fricked it up.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:21 pm to lsupride87
I would say this is not something that you are going to be able to fix on your own...not an emergency, but go ahead and schedule a visit from the AC man.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:39 pm to Btrtigerfan
I have gone longer than 32 days......Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:54 pm to lsupride87
if you've had it charged up recently, it sounds like it's over charged.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:59 pm to lsupride87
Most modern thermostats will NOT let the unit short cycle. I still say that's your first suspect.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 8:12 pm to Btrtigerfan
Yeh I have a tech coming out tomorrow. Want to get a hold of it to prevent a major issue
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