AC Unit Not Turning On - How to Fix It Step by Step

❄ Other A/C Videos For Reference: Top 5 A/C Problems: https://youtu.be/GOXgdnRB840 How to Clean Condenser Coil: https://youtu.be/pzwOvgjwm_Q How to Replace a Capacitor: https://youtu.be/9ZGfvC-PMWU How to Replace a Contactor: https://youtu.be/qHZc9wWAF4c How to Replace Condenser Fan Motor: https://youtu.be/gGFTd2dmgxg How to Replace A/C Control Board: https://youtu.be/hijUExXrcm8 How to Replace a Thermostat: https://youtu.be/1mJkjrwxdP4 How to Program a Thermostat: https://youtu.be/uun8HJhM3h4 How a Thermostat Works: https://youtu.be/Z4T9H-6VPtI How to Check Freon Level: https://youtu.be/dExFtP-nXTw How to Wire A/C Condenser Unit: https://youtu.be/KCanZEsLVEI How to Read A/C Wiring Diagram: https://youtu.be/I-sB4GIlbl4 How an Air Conditioner Works: https://youtu.be/cRnzYJ4qmWE When Should You Replace A/C: https://youtu.be/Z7vUOySOWbM 15 Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips: https://youtu.be/pBBnXHse-T0 Should You Get an A/C Inspection: https://youtu.be/JqNsEzb__qs Also, I see this question in the comments very often: "so what do I do if I press the plunger and the unit comes on? Should I replace the capacitor?" If the unit comes on, that actually means the capacitor is likely not the problem. If pressing the plunger turns your unit on, I suggest watching this video to further narrow down the possible problems: https://youtu.be/NVPhsK4gK1A

Video is 5 years old and I noticed only a month ago he still cares about your comments. Thank you for helping people because many don't have the finances to afford a tech to fix their AC.

The gift of teaching is the ability to explain things simply so that they are easily understood. This guy has it.

This kid is brilliant. He explains the hvac system thoroughly.

GOD made this guy for us 🙏🏼

My husband (the electrician) had spent an entire day trying to figure out what was wrong with our AC. I (stay at home mom/wife) watched this youtube video and I fixed the problem under an hour. 😊 It was very helpful and clear to understand. 👍

This guy is the best. I have saved thousands by following his video suggestions. I wish I could buy him a beer or dinner! Saved my AC and heating at least 5x now.

I’m a woman who lives alone and have no money to call in a service person. Thanks to you and your videos, I just fixed my central air. It was the plunger on the contactor I may have to replace the part but I think it’s not too expensive. I’m thrilled🥳 I’ve been doing all my own repairs for a few years now but thought I was probably doomed with this one…..nope. Thanks to you. 😆

OMG! You described all that was happening. My problem was a simple flip of my circuit breaker!! Can you imagine how much I would have paid for someone to come here, inspect system, try things, try the circuit breaker, and bill me a couple hundred dollars! lol... you saved my hot sweaty bones!!!!!! Thank you!

Whoever said that this dude should be a teacher a tech school.. I agree, this dude is awesome.

What's this guy's Venmo? He had the patience to walk me through exactly what was going on and fixed it. He needs to be paid.

THANK YOU!!!! I'm a Univercial Certified homeowner with NO "job experience". The videos on youtube still confuse me most of the time. I thank you for the complete break down on a service call.... Your the MAN!!!!

You just saved me having to call a technician. My girlfriend and I just bought a house and when our AC was on, the vents were blowing air but my house was only getting warmer. With your video I was able to trace the issue to the wiring in my thermostat and I rewired it. Idk how the previous owners lived without AC, but thanks to you I won't have to share that experience.

Direct and straight to the point. This guy knows his work. I don't trust half the technicians out there charging me for random unneeded repairs. It's good to diagnosis things yourself these days.

You are awesome. I fixed the AC at my old place twice with your videos. I moved into a new place, and here I am again. 😂 AC problems and low on cash with this inflation. Thank you so much for this!

I just spend the most useful 30+ minutes watching this whole video, thanks

I'm a 34 yr old female with no electrical smarts. Lol I watched two videos of yours and was able to fix the air conditioner in my girlfriend home. Thanks for your help! Couldn't have done it without you!!!

I watch a lot of DIY videos and this is the best I've ever seen. Every word is useful and it helped me solve my AC problem.

Great video. I followed all of your instructions and was able to narrow it down to a loose wire . You saved me a ton of money by not having to call someone. My AC unit is over 20 years old and I'm sure I would have been told to replace the entire unit. Thanks to your video we got our air conditioner up and running in a heatwave.

Incredible. Many people can make a video, but you have a gift, you can simplify an otherwise intimidating undertaking like the AC unit fix. Thank you for getting right to the point and not wasting time. You've given me the confidence I was lacking to troubleshoot and fix my unit and You've set a very high bar for anyone trying to make a video on this topic. Thank you.