What’s an AC Emergency?

Heat has arrived. You may have already turned on your air conditioning system to make sure everything is running properly. But what if it’s not? It’s hot, your AC system is on the fritz, and you want to call someone but it’s late and you aren’t sure if this is considered an AC emergency that you’ll be charged more for. You might have heard that Robinson Service Experts is available 24/7/365 for emergency air conditioner repair, but what is actually considered a 24 hour AC repair emergency? And how much extra does it cost? 

First of all, you can always call Robinson Service Experts, day or night, every day of the year. Our customer service team is available live, at all times to help decide if someone needs to come out right away or if it’s something that will be okay to wait until morning. 

When trying to decide the severity by yourself, here are some situations where you should go ahead and give us a call.  

Strange Sounds

There are many reasons that your air conditioning equipment might be making strange, shrieking noises. One common situation could be that the fan belt is loose. Regular maintenance can help avoid this situation, but sometimes life happens and you need to have an expert come out for an AC repair appointment. Another reason your air conditioning unit could be making a loud, screeching noise is that the compressor is running at a high level of pressure, which can be dangerous. If a noise seems excessive, shut off your air conditioning unit immediately and call Robinson Service Experts for an emergency AC repair appointment. 

Strange Smells

A burning odor coming from your AC system is generally a sign of an electrical issue or a piece has become so overheated that it’s actually burning. If your A/C smells like it’s burning, that is a definite emergency AC repair. Call Robinson Service Experts right away for 24 hour AC repair. 

No Air Flow

If your AC system doesn’t seem to be kicking on, or you can’t feel any air blowing, this could be a sign that the cooling system has malfunctioned. The cause could be a poorly calibrated thermostat, a problem with the blower, or your air conditioning unit could have finally kicked the bucket. If the AC isn’t generating air flow, or the air that’s blowing is warm instead of cool, go ahead and call Robinson Service Experts, particularly if there is extreme weather, so we can get someone out to make sure your home is safe and comfortable. Not having a functioning A/C in severe weather for sure constitutes a 24 hour AC repair.