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dmb560

65.37.91.129

"RHEEM Classic IX Icing Problems" , posted Sun 14 Aug 13:18user profileedit/delete messagepost reply

I have had my heatpump's outside unit serviced once already this summer with icing problems where I would not get any cold air but the outside unit had ice on the pipes. The service guy said all it needed was a charge. Everything worked fine up until now. It has happened again and even some of the insulated pipes on the inside unit show some icing. The service guy already checked for leaks but couldn't find any. Has anyone had this problem before? What was your resolution? Help ! We are sweltering here.

 


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OldTech

24.49.41.94

"Re(1):RHEEM Classic IX Icing Problems" , posted Sun 14 Aug 13:42user profileedit/delete messagepost reply

Low Charge is one of several reasons that will cause your evaporator to ice up. Because this corrected your problem before as long as your filter is clean and you are getting good airflow then your system is probably low on charge again. Whenever you have to add refrigerant it is due to a leak. Leaks can be difficult to locate but unless you want to have the system charged several times a year it's time to locate and repair the leak.

 

 

mwhite

64.85.210.228

"Re(2):RHEEM Classic IX Icing Problems" , posted Sun 14 Aug 17:41:user profileedit/delete messagepost reply

I have 7 year old Rheem system and last year it started doing the same thing. I had several people out saying and doing the same thing saying there was a leak but they were not able to locate it and then they would charge it again. One person charged it too much and now my unit is very noisy when it kicks off and on. I am now debating to replace the whole unit or just the compressor. I was told I should have insisted on one of the individuals on performing a more thorough test, sometimes it might even take them a couple of day in a row coming out and testing the freon but it sure would have saved me all the headaches and service calls. Trouble is finding an honest and knowledgable person. Hope this helped. I am getting ready to write for some advise myself.

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[this message was edited by mwhite on Sun 14 Aug 17:41]