If you are having troubles with your air conditioner, before calling a contractor follow these steps to troubleshoot why your AC may not be running as expected. , or you can also check the lights on your radio receiver (located on your home). Was the AC unit on/running prior to controlling?
If yes, and we are controlling, then it's most likely in the middle of the control cycle so your AC unit won't run again until the cycle is over. Remember, during control periods your AC will cycle on and off. Cycle time will vary depending on your AC unit and the radio installed. Is the thermostat set to cool?
If not, you'll need to set it to cooling mode. Please note: If you are turning your AC unit on in the middle of a control period, your AC unit may not come on right away. It could take up to 30 minutes for it to cycle back on. We recommend turning your AC unit on in advance of hot weather to ensure the home is pre-cooled. Is the temperature on the thermostat set lower than the temperature in the house?
If no, set the temperature lower and listen for the AC unit to turn on.

We recommend turning your AC unit on in advance of hot weather to ensure the home is pre-cooled. 

If you have a programmable thermostat and are not able to see a display of the temperature, the thermostat has likely lost power or is disconnected somewhere. Call a contractor for help. Is the air conditioning circuit breaker turned on?
If yes, turn the breaker off, then on and wait 15-20 minutes for the radio to reset. Only do this once. Is the AC disconnect box (located outside by AC unit) circuit breaker in the ON position?
If not, pull out the handle and turn it to the position that says "ON". Be sure to push the handle back in. Are there any fuses in your air conditioners disconnect box?
If yes, are they good? Most hardware stores carry disconnect fuses and can test them. Is the furnace fan blowing air?
If not, that means a fuse or something in the furnace is disconnected and a contractor is needed for more trouble shooting.
If it is and your AC still does not turn on, call a contractor for help trouble shooting.

Still having issues?
If you've followed all of these steps and you are still having issues with your air conditioner call a contractor for help.ac unit for a tent If you do not contact a contractor and Connexus Energy comes out and determines our equipment is not the issue, there may be a trip charge assessed to your account. base for outdoor ac unitThere is a 24-48 hour turn-around for a meter technician to come and check the off-peak equipment. hide ac unit insideIf the radio is not the problem, then the meter technician will bypass the radio control and you will have to call your contractor for more follow-up. If a contractor finds a problem with Connexus Energy's off-peak equipment, you can request the contractor to bypass the off-peak radio control.

As with all innovative energy conservation programs, there are some additional day-to-day measures you can take to minimize cooling costs and maximize the efficiency of the program. For additional energy saving tips, click here or call Member Services at 763.323.2650.It’s a terrible feeling. You know your air conditioning system isn’t working right, but you don’t know what’s wrong, whether it can fixed without having to get a new system and how much it will cost you to be cool in your own home again. If your AC system isn’t working, there’s usually no mystery about it when a trained professional takes a look. Here are the four most common issues that keep air conditioning units from working well:Your AC unit requires a certain amount of a substance called refrigerant. If it doesn’t have enough, it won’t work right. Refrigerant can leak from a system in a variety of ways, and the reason for the leak needs to be found and fixed. Then, the system needs to be recharged.

The little things mean so much when it comes to AC systems. While systems are made to last for years, they must have routine maintenance to clean away dirt and debris, make small repairs before they lead to bigger problems and keep an eye on refrigerant levels. Usually, your system needs service every year. If your system seems to be failing and you haven’t had annual maintenance, that’s probably the reason.All home air conditioners have one or more filters to keep dust and dirt away from the sensitive components. If your AC system has suddenly stopped working, it could mean that a new filter is all that’s needed. It’s also possible that if you haven’t changed your filter monthly or as needed, dirt has gotten into important components and caused a failure. You can try changing the filter and see if this gets your system working again.It may not be the AC unit but the thermostat that’s malfunctioned. Repairing or replacing the thermostat may be all that’s needed to get the system working again.

Today, there are better thermostats than ever that can make your system run more efficiently and effectively than when it was new. And replacing the thermostat may cost less than a repair to the AC unit itself. Most air conditioner repair is best left to specialists. While it’s nice to know what may be wrong in advance of having an air conditioning repair technician come out, most of the problems above require specialist service, and we’re the right place to turn for the help you need.Air Conditioning (A/C) Evaporator Discharge Air Temperature Sensor Ford Fusion owners: Beware if your A/C has stopped working! Ford had a genius idea to install a sensor in the top of the evaporator case. What does this mean to the owners of the Fusion? I should start by saying there are many reasons why your car's A/C can stop working. But on the Fusion, if the A/C compressor is not turning on, you will need to change the Evaporator Discharge Air Temperature Sensor. The sensor tells the computer what the air's temperature is at the exit point of the evaporator.

When it senses that it's cold, it turns off the compressor. Otherwise, the system would freeze. Well, sometimes these sensors short out and will not allow compressor operation. Ford is well aware that the sensors are faulty. So I suggest that if your Fusion has low miles and is out of warranty, you contact Ford and demand they repair it. I have changed the sensor on cars as low as 22,000 miles (but it was over three years old). The problem is that you must remove the entire dashboard to change this part and there is no way around it. The total labor for this job is 6.7 hrs, and the part costs $17.49. Depending on your area, the average price for the job would be around $600 + tax. I do it for $500 out the door. I have heard of people paying in excess of $800! If you are the do-it-yourself kind of person, I will attach the instructions on changing the sensor yourself below. Remove the instrument panel. Detach the A/C evaporator discharge air temperature sensor.

Disconnect the sensor's electrical connector. To install, reverse the removal procedure. INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVALRemoval and Installation CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Remove the floor console. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end trim panels. Remove the weather striping from the front door openings near the instrument panel. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. Remove the RH and LH cowl kick panels. From behind the LH kick panel, disconnect the two electrical connectors. 8. From behind the RH kick panel, disconnect the bulkhead electrical connector and the antenna lead-in cable. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the bulkhead electrical connector, be sure the release handle is in the full UPWARD position before disconnecting the electrical connector. 9. From underneath the glove box, disconnect the three A/C electrical connectors.

10. Disconnect the electrical connector and retainer located on the floor between the two front seats. 11. NOTE: To make sure of proper location during installation, index-mark the position of the steering column shaft before removing the pinch bolt. Remove the steering column pinch bolt. 12. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. 13. Remove the instrument cluster. Remove the 2 screws. Remove the instrument cluster. Disconnect the electrical connector. 1. Remove the two instrument panel center brace bolts. To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft). 2. From through the instrument cluster opening, remove the two instrument cluster opening bolts. 3. Remove the two instrument panel lower bolts. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in). 4. Remove the instrument panel. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, this next step requires the help of an assistant. Remove the three instrument panel cowl side upper bolts.