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| cabot
 |  "New system installed"
, posted Sun 4 May 20:45  
Yesterday. Today was 76 degrees and momma had the t-stat set for 74, when the outside unit kicked in I went over to enjoy the new quiet. For a goof I felt the outside lines, the big one was cold and slightly wet but the little one was not warm at all. Is this correct? On my old system the big one was cool but the little one was almost hot to the touch. My neighbor says it might be because this unit is more efficient than the old system, what do you think, do I need to call the A/C company?
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| yuri
| "Re(1):New system installed" , posted Sun 4 May 21:17
Your neighbor is correct. Normally with a clean condensor coil on your outdoor unit and 74 deg outside the big line should be cold and the little one warm, not HOT. Your old unit probably had a very plugged up coil and could not get rid if the heat fast enough. Make sure you keep the new one clean, wash it out with a hose occasionally, saves energy $$. It is good to get the freon level checked yearly and an annual maintenance done.
Yuri
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| | cabot
| "Re(2):New system installed" , posted Sun 4 May 21:21
Thanx Yuri
The little line was not warm at all, I would say it was the same temp as the outside air. My neighbor came back by and put his gages on it (he does his own car a/c work) and said the pressures were 70 on the little line and 165 on the big line. He said that was way to high for a cars a/c but wasnt sure about home a/c. Does that sound right to you? One thing is a sure am enjoying the quiet of the outside a/c!
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| | acefurnacefxr
| "Re(3):New system installed" , posted Sun 4 May 22:33
just leave it alone before u screw it up.
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| | cabot
| "Re(4):New system installed" , posted Sun 4 May 22:41
Got your point ace, but with that attitude, what is the reason of this forum then, if people cant ask questions?
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| | tinner73
| "Re(5):New system installed" , posted Mon 5 May 19:05
ignore assfurnacefixer he's a lonely asshole. his wife left him hi and dry. now he's forced to date his palm so he's hostile.
union trained in Chicago
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| | durtrider4
| "Re(5):New system installed" , posted Mon 5 May 15:46
for starters you are absolutly correct this is a forum for advice. you received the right advice. leave it alone before you screw it up. car ac and home ac are diffrent. if the pressures you stated are right for the lines you said, its a heat pump running in heat mode.
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| | acefurnacefxr
| "Re(6):New system installed" , posted Mon 5 May 19:14:
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for starters you are absolutly correct this is a forum for advice. you received the right advice. leave it alone before you screw it up. car ac and home ac are diffrent. if the pressures you stated ar
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Thank you.........tinner ....go back under your bridge u troll.
HVAC REPAIR IS NOT A DIY WEEKEND PRODJECT
I have been performing HVAC repairs for 23 years
http://www.hillaryclinton.com
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| | cabot
| "Re(6):New system installed" , posted Mon 5 May 17:08
Durt
Nope this is not a heatpump in heat mode. Should I call the installers back, it seems to be cooling well.
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| | theduke03
| "Re(7):New system installed" , posted Mon 5 May 18:45:
Why call the installer when it is cooling well? Hot, cold, warm, cool, are all relative terms that really mean nothing. Pressures dont mean much without temps and the knowledge to interperate said readings.. What you should be concerned with is if the temp in house reaches setpoint on stat or not. Yes=good, No=broken. If you really need to know it's status you should call a pro or have it serviced annually. Or else...
"My dad was the most feared furnace fighter in Northern Indiana."
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| | cabot
| "Re(8):New system installed" , posted Mon 5 May 19:18
Duke
Great, now I have to call the landscaper to start clearing land for my fallout shelter.....
Anyways, thanx to all of those who offered their advice.
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| | acefurnacefxr
| "Re(9):New system installed" , posted Tue 6 May 07:00
your welcome
HVAC REPAIR IS NOT A DIY WEEKEND PRODJECT
I have been performing HVAC repairs for 23 years
http://www.hillaryclinton.com
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