What’s an AC Emergency?

Summer weather on its way. You’ve most likely already booted up your air conditioning system to make sure everything is working properly. But what if it’s not? It’s getting warm, your AC system is on the fritz, and you want to contact someone but it’s after 8 p.m. and you aren’t sure if this is considered an AC emergency that you’ll be charged more for. You might have heard that Chief/Bauer Service Experts is available 24/7/365 for emergency air conditioner repair, but what actually constitutes a 24 hour AC repair emergency? And what will it cost? 

Please know that you can always call Chief/Bauer Service Experts, day or night, every day of the year. Our customer service team is available live, around the clock 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 a couple 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 issue could be that the fan belt became loose. Regular maintenance can help avoid this issue, but sometimes life happens and you need to call 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 Chief/Bauer Service Experts for an emergency AC repair job. 

Strange Smells

A burning odor coming from your air conditioner is usually an indication of an electrical issue or a piece has become so overheated that it’s actually burning. If your air conditioning system smells like it’s burning, that is a definite emergency AC repair. Call Chief/Bauer Service Experts immediately for 24/7 AC repair. 

No Air Flow

If your air conditioner doesn’t seem to be turning on, or you can’t feel any air blowing, this could be an indication that the cooling system has malfunctioned. The cause could be a poorly calibrated thermostat, a problem with the blower, or your air conditioner could have finally bit the dust. If the AC isn’t generating air flow, or the air that’s blowing is too hot, go ahead and call Chief/Bauer Service Experts, especially if there is extreme heat, so we can get someone out to make sure your home is safe and comfortable. Not having cool air in severe temperatures absolutely constitutes a 24 hour AC repair.