Announcement: Bailey Earns Industry-Leading NPS® Customer Satisfaction Score.

Announcement: Bailey Earns Industry-Leading NPS Score in Customer Satisfaction.

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Justin Wood, General Manager
Email: GM@BaileyHeatingAndAir.com
Rated 4.9 on (667 Reviews)

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If Your AC Won’t Turn On, Which of These Best Matches What You’re Seeing?

For example: The thermostat is on, the breaker was reset, or the system works sometimes but won’t start now. If your AC won’t turn on, it may be related to power, thermostat, electrical, or system safety issues that should be inspected.

AC Issue or Symptom:

Bailey is Rated 4.9 on and Received an Industry Leading NPS® Score in Customer Satisfaction

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Rebecca T.

I couldn’t be happier with the service! Gabe went above and beyond and made everything so easy for us. Super friendly, reliable, and did an…
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Jill L.

My electric bill was triple so I knew something was wrong. I called and got an appointment within a few days. Brodie came and within…
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Nancy W.

Landon was knowledgeable and professional while also being courteous. Bailey’s is always the best to use for every issue. They have taken great care of…
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John M.

Outstanding service. Seth had a Great attitude, you can tell he loves his job and à definitely à Great people person. Rain didn’t slow him…
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Walter H.

My technician was Brodie, did a great job on maintenance of my AC system both indoor and out door units. Made recommendations on things I…
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Dianna H.

We have used Bailey Heat and Air several times and they are great. They are very knowledgeable and answer any questions we may have. Isaiah…
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Christine I.

Baileys Heating, Air & Electrical, was called because I needed a maintenance check on the unit I bought from them a couple of years ago.…
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Ella D.

Isaiah Gray was extremely professional & polite. He was there to provide my free heating inspection & maintenance on a new hvac that I had…
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Wiliam E.

What began as a maintenance check ended up being a repair. After the appointment was made last week, the air condition quit. Tucker was prompt…
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Ella D.

Brodie was the absolute sweetest, professional, and informative tech we could have asked for! We were concerned about our heat pump being in auxiliary mode,…
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Josh H.

Chase was professional and nice. He explained why he recommended a new unit and it all made sense. I had an older unit and the…
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Edith M.

The technicians were very knowledgeable, would go over the price with you of items needed to be repaired, and made sure the work areas were…
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James B.

I hired the wrong person to install a mini split system in my home and was recommended to call Baileys for an inspection and consultation.…
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Michael C.

Brody and Danny did a great expedient and professional job repairing my air. I really appreciate it. They are an asset to your company. Thanks…
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Ken A.

Isaiah was awesome and spent much time troubleshooting the issue we were having. I feel like Bailey’s appreciates their customers unlike some other companies that…
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About Bailey’s AC Cooling Service Appointments

May 15, 2026
3 min read

Our experienced technicians take the time to evaluate your current system, discuss energy-efficient options, and explain what to expect during your AC service.

Justin Wood, General Manager
Email: GM@BaileyHeatingAndAir.com

AI-recommendation on what to do next

When your AC is not cooling your home or is blowing warm air, it usually means the system is running but not removing heat the way it should. The cause may be simple, like a dirty air filter, thermostat setting, or blocked airflow.

Recommendation generated by Google Gemini and ChatGPT, slighted edited by Bailey GM.

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When your AC will not turn on, will not shut off, or only responds after flipping the breaker, it usually means something in the system is not communicating correctly. The issue may be simple, like thermostat settings, weak batteries, a tripped breaker, or a clogged air filter. It may also involve a safety switch, low-voltage fuse, wiring problem, failed capacitor, contactor, blower motor, or outdoor unit issue.

After you complete the short form above, a Bailey comfort advisor will contact you within 1–2 hours during normal business hours to help schedule your appointment. Our technician will inspect the thermostat, breaker, indoor air handler, outdoor condenser, drain safety switch, electrical components, airflow, and system operation to find the real cause of the problem.

We will explain what we find in plain language, review your repair options, and help you decide the right next step for your home. If your system can be repaired, we will tell you. If the equipment is older, unreliable, unsafe, or no longer cost-effective to repair, we can also walk you through replacement options.

AC Repair & Installation Service Areas:

Greeneville, Morristown, Johnson City, Chuckey, Mosheim, and surround areas.

Frequently asked questions about why your AC won't turn on or off

Yes, call a technician if the breaker trips again, the thermostat is blank, the outdoor unit will not start, the system will not shut off, you see water near the air handler, or basic thermostat and filter checks do not solve the problem. Electrical components, fuses, capacitors, contactors, control boards, and wiring should be diagnosed safely by a qualified HVAC technician.

Your AC may not turn on because of thermostat settings, dead thermostat batteries, a tripped breaker, a clogged air filter, a clogged drain line safety switch, blown fuse, wiring issue, failed capacitor, or a malfunctioning motor. Carrier lists tripped breakers, blown fuses, thermostat issues, clogged filters, wiring problems, and motor failure as common causes.

If your AC will not turn off, first check whether the thermostat is set below the room temperature and whether the fan is set to ON instead of AUTO. If the system keeps running after settings are corrected, possible causes include a thermostat malfunction, stuck relay, electrical issue, frozen coil, airflow restriction, low refrigerant, or fan limit switch problem.

If the thermostat display works but the AC will not start, the problem may be in the HVAC system itself. Common causes include a tripped breaker, clogged drain safety switch, blown low-voltage fuse, control board issue, capacitor failure, contactor failure, or outdoor unit problem. A battery-powered thermostat screen does not always mean the HVAC system has proper low-voltage power.

If your AC will not turn on after resetting the breaker, make sure the breaker is fully moved to OFF and then back to ON. If it trips again, do not keep resetting it. Repeated breaker trips can point to an electrical issue, compressor problem, short, capacitor failure, or unsafe wiring condition that should be inspected by a professional.

Your thermostat may not be sending the cooling signal because it is set incorrectly, has weak batteries, has loose wiring, lacks C-wire power, or has lost communication with the HVAC system. Google Nest support notes that if the system does not work with the old thermostat either, the issue may be with the HVAC system, such as a blown fuse or bad breaker.

A blank thermostat often means the thermostat has lost power. Possible causes include dead batteries, a tripped breaker, blown low-voltage fuse, clogged condensate drain safety switch, loose wiring, or an air handler power issue. Some drain safety switches can shut the system down if the condensate line backs up.

If the indoor fan runs but the outside AC unit does not, the issue may be the outdoor disconnect, breaker, capacitor, contactor, compressor, fan motor, wiring, or control signal from the thermostat. The outdoor unit needs both high-voltage power and the correct low-voltage signal to start.

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