Help My son pulled?

Question

My son pulled the thermostat cover off of the thermostat and ever since the air conditioner hasn't worked. Is there anything I can do???

Answer 1

Did he change the temperature settings?

Answer 2

You didn't tell us anything about the type of thermostat so we can't help much.

Most of the digitals the whole unit pulls off of a back plate. Putting them back on correctly is a bit delicate. For those usually you have to hook them at the top and push it in on the bottom.  

If it is one like that, I would guess it is not back on correctly because it has to kinda "snap" in to place for the thermostat to make proper contact with the connections on the plate.

If it is a simpler mercury type, there are some delicate wires in there and one could have broken while he was playing with it . Then you likely need a new thermostat.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

The best thing to do to to call an electrician and ask them their opinion!

Answer 4

Make sure that the thermo is set correctly and the switch is on

Answer 5

Yes you should probly call the people who installed it, also make sure the air condition is plugged in, and check your electrical switch box to make sure nothing tripped

Answer 6

It depends on the type of thermostat.  Any chance for a picture?  If not thermostats are not highly complicated, generally just three wires going into the back.  If you pull the front cover off and do not see anything obvious, worse case senario would be to replace it, your local hardware store Ace, Home Depot, Lowes will have people that can help you choose a replacement, the newer ones are programable and can help you save money on your heating and cooling bills.  The installation instructions are included and are incredibly simple to install (setting them can be a little more dificult).