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 | "New Compressor, making noise and blinking " , posted Wed 30 Jul 15:20
I just boought a brand new house. Everything works great, exect the Compressor unit. Is a Comfortmaker 3 1/2 tons 13 SEER. It makes a loud vibrating noise, constantly while it runs. During the day ... read more |
xirizarry
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Re(1):New Compressor, making noise and blinki - 341
Re(1):New Compressor, making noise and blinki - Jojo98
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| "Looking for a specific new or used coil " , posted Wed 30 Jul 13:38
I need your help! Aspen Munufacturing made a manufactured home coil it is a MVR2236 coil, it was manufactured in the Mid 1990's. Those coils had 2 drains one is the main drain and then in the corner ... read more |
Jbowen
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Re(1):Looking for a specific new or used coil - rlj1117
Re(1):Looking for a specific new or used coil - farbeondriven
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 | "Guide sources " , posted Wed 30 Jul 13:02
Anybody have a source for American Standard Install Guides (Not user/homeowner guides)?I'm looking specifically for documentation on a Freedom 95 unit. Trane XV95 would also work. ... read more |
chimany
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Re(1):Guide sources - Houston204
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| "Janitrol Issue " , posted Tue 29 Jul 13:42
I have a Janitrol 80% up flow furnace that is about 15-20 years. The A/C unit is about 12 years old and both have been flawless since I have owned the home over the last 11 years.Here's the pr ... read more |
berich
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Re(1):Janitrol Issue - yuri
Re(2):Janitrol Issue - berich
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Re(4):Janitrol Issue - berich
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| "COOLING PROBLEMS " , posted Tue 29 Jul 13:25
I am not sure if I sent the second info email correctly but I never had a reply. Here is the info. Thanks. QUESTION- How cold should air be from a central AC system? I have never seen mine ... read more |
JTH
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Re(1):COOLING PROBLEMS - farbeondriven
Re(2):COOLING PROBLEMS - JTH
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| "air handler sealing " , posted Tue 29 Jul 13:16
hello,my air handler is located in a closet in my hallway and it's about 10' warmer there. i look at the top of handler and i can see in the attic through gaps(4"x18" and 4"x12")in the ceiling the ... read more |
suprguru
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Re(1):air handler sealing - rlj1117
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| "Tempstar blower never stops " , posted Tue 29 Jul 12:17
New to board - thanks in advance for your help!!I have a Tempstar furnace and I cant get the blower to stop. This happened once before in the winter. Squirrels had stuffed the exhaust pipe with ... read more |
jmalinosky
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Re(1):Tempstar blower never stops - Freon
Re(2):Tempstar blower never stops - jmalinosky
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| "Bryant Plus 90 with a HK42FZ011 control board " , posted Tue 29 Jul 10:29
I have a Bryant Plus 90 with a HK42FZ011 control board. The 3 amp fuse blows when the unit is in cool mode. Fuse does not blow when in fan mode or heat mode. I am also using a Honeywell programable t ... read more |
wvd
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Re(1):Bryant Plus 90 with a HK42FZ011 control - thechris333
Re(1):Bryant Plus 90 with a HK42FZ011 control - yuri
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| "Weathermaker 8000 ZAV (Blower woun't come on) " , posted Tue 29 Jul 09:15
Hi, We have a 4 Ton Weathermaker 8000 ZAV and about 2 months ago the blower stopped running. I have some HVAC knowledge but I would like an opinion on my diagnosis. This unit has a circuit board that ... read more |
tonytorrero
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Re(1):Weathermaker 8000 ZAV (Blower woun't co - learner
Re(1):Weathermaker 8000 ZAV (Blower woun't co - yuri
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| "not enough voltage to contactor " , posted Tue 29 Jul 08:40
New to board - thanks in advance for your help!!have a Rheem model RAJC-042JAS, 17 yrs old - still runs great but...Every now and then would have to give outside cover a smack to get compresso ... read more |
diy dave
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Re(1):not enough voltage to contactor - farbeondriven
Re(1):not enough voltage to contactor - Silvertop
Re(2):not enough voltage to contactor - diy dave
Re(3):not enough voltage to contactor - diy dave
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| "Tourist Season -Houston " , posted Mon 28 Jul 19:55:
Saw one of your kinfolk in my fair city today. Took a good look at your license plate, has a space shuttle on it. That guy is a long way from home. Must be here to escape your heat. Saw another from U ... read more |
yuri
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Re(1):Tourist Season -Houston - Houston204
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| "Missing Common Wire for New Thermostat " , posted Mon 28 Jul 19:32
The RC/RH terminals on my thermostat are jumpered together. Is that a missing Common wire?I am changing the previously installed thermostat. The new one requires separate common and power wire ... read more |
khayman218
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Re(1):Missing Common Wire for New Thermostat - theduke03
Re(2):Missing Common Wire for New Thermostat - khayman218
Re(3):Missing Common Wire for New Thermostat - theduke03
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| "Coleman/Evcon Fan speed adjustment.. " , posted Mon 28 Jul 18:52
Wondering if on a Coleman Evcon A/C if the fan speed can be sped up at all, mine seems to be quite slow... ... read more |
imnothto02
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Re(1):Coleman/Evcon Fan speed adjustment.. - theduke03
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 | "Did I get ripped off? " , posted Mon 28 Jul 14:40
A local HVAC company made a service call to my residence for $29. They quickly determined I needed a new condensation pump and replaced it. The total charge was $279.00. $29 for the call and $245.0 ... read more |
mjritt
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Re(1):Did I get ripped off? - theduke03
Re(1):Did I get ripped off? - dwcaveney
Re(2):Did I get ripped off? - mjritt
Re(2):Did I get ripped off? - learner
Re(1):Did I get ripped off? - Freon
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| "Question on compressor/expansion valve " , posted Mon 28 Jul 14:29
Finally got the compressor to run after a few new components,but does not produceany cold on the low side or hot on the high side. This is a Trane 1100 series heatpump about 15 yrs old. Ini ... read more |
bpaw
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Re(1):Question on compressor/expansion valve - farbeondriven
Re(1):Question on compressor/expansion valve - bpaw
Re(1):Question on compressor/expansion valve - mississippi
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 | "Lennox-grinding noise at startup " , posted Mon 28 Jul 12:58
I have three Lennox ACs, two work fine but the 3rd one, which services the 3rd floor, is a wall unit and the condensor unit outside makes a terrible grinding noise upon startup. I called a repairman l ... read more |
leonor
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Re(1):Lennox-grinding noise at startup - rlj1117
Re(2):Lennox-grinding noise at startup - leonor
Re(3):Lennox-grinding noise at startup - rlj1117
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| "Furnace conversion " , posted Mon 28 Jul 10:28
I am interested in converting my existing LNG furnace to LP, their is a conversion kit available was wondering what parts are included as they are not listed. I assume their is a valve, burner, and fi ... read more |
Stevem447
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Re(1):Furnace conversion - theduke03
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| "Compressor arcing periodically on start " , posted Mon 28 Jul 09:51
Hello,I have a York heat pump system which is working just fine keeping the house cool in the current 90+ degree temps and kept it warm in the winter as well.The issue that I have is t ... read more |
JBernard
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Re(1):Compressor arcing periodically on start - Freon
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| "Tempstar compressor running fine then stops " , posted Mon 28 Jul 09:43
I have a tempstar unit that is not working properly. After the AC runs for several hours the compressor and fan stop working. The inside blower (fan) still runs. The breaker is not tripped. The AC rep ... read more |
coon
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Re(1):Tempstar compressor running fine then s - theduke03
Re(1):Tempstar compressor running fine then s - mississippi
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| "A/C won't turn off with thermostat temp adj " , posted Mon 28 Jul 08:24
System won't turn off with thermostat temp adjustment ( Goodman system) Furnace is a Goodman GMP-075-3 1998 A/C condensing unit is a Goodman 2 ton 10 SEER unit 1998 It is now ... read more |
rkpatt
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Re(1):A/C won't turn off with thermostat tem - Silvertop
Re(2):A/C won't turn off with thermostat tem - rkpatt
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| "RUUD outside unit shuts down " , posted Mon 28 Jul 06:31
My outside unit comes on fine, cools great for about 15 minutes and shuts down. Won't restart till after some period of time. During this shutdown, the inside air handler keeps running just fine, bu ... read more |
rsites
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Re(1):RUUD outside unit shuts down - mississippi
Re(1):RUUD outside unit shuts down - Silvertop
Re(2):RUUD outside unit shuts down - hollywood
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| "bryant air handeler motor not running " , posted Mon 28 Jul 06:11:
compressor is working, just don't have the fan. can't find a reset button on motor. unit is about 4 years old.does anybody have any ideas. ... read more |
sccmckay
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Re(1):bryant air handeler motor not running - Silvertop
Re(2):bryant air handeler motor not running - sccmckay
Re(3):bryant air handeler motor not running - Silvertop
Re(4):bryant air handeler motor not running - sccmckay
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| "INDUCER FAN RUNS ALL THE TIME " , posted Sun 27 Jul 21:18
DRAFT INDUCER FAN RUNS EVEN WHEN ON A/C ... read more |
JPNONNAHS
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Re(1):INDUCER FAN RUNS ALL THE TIME - Houston204
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| "HOW COLD/HOW HOT? " , posted Sun 27 Jul 17:14
How cold should air be from a central AC system? I have never seen mine below 60. My auto AC is 40-50. What is a normal temp range for an attic in summer with about 8-10 hours of sun hitting the roo ... read more |
JTH
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Re(1):HOW COLD/HOW HOT? - Houston204
Re(2):HOW COLD/HOW HOT? - JTH
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| "circuit board needs to be replaced " , posted Sun 27 Jul 16:29
I have a Carrier 58ZAV that needs a new circuit board. Can this be easily done by someone with no experience assuming it comes with the directions. ... read more |
missnancy
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Re(1):circuit board needs to be replaced - learner
Re(1):circuit board needs to be replaced - Houston204
Re(1):circuit board needs to be replaced - TnNATE1412
Re(2):circuit board needs to be replaced - yuri
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| "'92 Rudd - Heat Exchanger rusted out. Options " , posted Sun 27 Jul 16:02
I have a '92 Rudd Gas Pack - 3.5 ton. The heat exchanger rusted out (probably from a leaky humidifier system). The heat and A/C seem to work fine but you can clearly see the rusted out HE.I ... read more |
Charles94
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Re(1):'92 Rudd - Heat Exchanger rusted out. O - TnNATE1412
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| "CHARGING PROBLEM " , posted Sun 27 Jul 11:44:
Hello to all.I have 8 years old 5 ton 12 SEER "Trane" A/C unit .Never have had any problem with it. Few days ago I found frozen evaporator coil in the basement. Checked the coil it self and indoor ... read more |
jacobichka
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Re(1):CHARGING PROBLEM - jacobichka
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Re(1):CHARGING PROBLEM - theduke03
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| "janitrol hpt 18-60 to honeywell rth7000 " , posted Sun 27 Jul 09:19:
the wires I have are:yGROW2ECThe Y and E slots are either Heat or conventional..right now I have everything set to Conventional is this correct? Everything works but th ... read more |
Cstyle43
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Re(1):janitrol hpt 18-60 to honeywell rth7000 - Houston204
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| "No cold air " , posted Sat 26 Jul 21:26
Noticed this morning that it was slightly warm in my house. The unit was running, air coming from vents was just slightly cool. Turned the unit off, left the house and return a few house later. Tur ... read more |
jarjarjd
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Re(1):No cold air - mississippi
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 | "A/C blowing poorly cooled air " , posted Sat 26 Jul 20:38
Just got home from a week's vacation to find the house stiflingly warm. The digital thermostat reads cooling. But, the temp is 86 degrees. The air flow is adequate but barely cool at all. Before I mak ... read more |
seidel
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Re(1):A/C blowing poorly cooled air - mississippi
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| "York split system " , posted Sat 26 Jul 18:56
Relatively new (1-2yr) york split system. Outside unit stops working but only intermittently(sometimes the fan stops too, sometimes not). Inside temp goes to 85 or 90. This has happened three or four ... read more |
VKauf
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Re(1):York split system - Houston204
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| "Unit Leaking " , posted Sat 26 Jul 17:45
Mfg: BDP CompanyModel 394GAD ( Gas fired, forced air)Note this unit is about 28+ years old, located on the bottom floor of a condo (there is one other unit above)I'm a beginner at ... read more |
belleofthemanor
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Re(1):Unit Leaking - Banger
Re(1):Unit Leaking - pbreazeale
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| "Heat pump mounts worn out? " , posted Sat 26 Jul 15:13
My neighbor's heat pump is shaking the ground, foundation, and structural beams of my building. Even though it must be 10 or more feet away on the other side of a fence. (I can't see it).But ... read more |
wjcroft
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| "kicks on then off " , posted Sat 26 Jul 12:33
I have a Heil 7000, about 15 yrs old. The other night it the outside unit kicked off. I turned the inside thermostat off as well. Next day, returned home from work, turned thermostat on and the outsi ... read more |
tatecrag
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Re(1):kicks on then off - tnhvactech
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| "Cold Air Return code question " , posted Sat 26 Jul 10:12
I just opened up a wall and noticed that two of the stud bays (no ducting) were being used as cold air returns. Should I add duct to these runs before I drywall or just close it back up and have the t ... read more |
Wombatuu
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Re(1):Cold Air Return code question - tnhvactech
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Re(3):Cold Air Return code question - Houston204
Re(4):Cold Air Return code question - Banger
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| "Static Pressure - Evolution thermostat " , posted Sat 26 Jul 08:14
Short version... I have a geothermal system that is shutting down because of excessive heated loops (127.2 high) in my new home. Original Geothermal A/C contractor has abandoned us.The NEW A/C ... read more |
Spirograf
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Re(1):Static Pressure - Evolution thermostat - Spirograf
Re(2):Static Pressure - Evolution thermostat - theduke03
Re(1):Static Pressure - Evolution thermostat - theduke03
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| "Thermostat replacement help! " , posted Fri 25 Jul 21:56
I am trying to replace my Weathertron thermostat on my trane system with a digital Hunter thermostat (model 44860). The hookups don't match up and I was hoping that someone with more knowledge than ... read more |
mach73
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Re(1):Thermostat replacement help! - Houston204
Re(2):Thermostat replacement help! - MrMoustache
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| "Help " , posted Fri 25 Jul 16:10
Need wiring diagram for carrier 30rh021c90b.I would be grateful. ... read more |
navigatorm
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Re(1):Help - Houston204
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 | "two black wires from compressor? " , posted Fri 25 Jul 15:35
I have an old condenser unit (30 years) Williamson Company is the brand. I had to replace the motor in my condenser... that part went well. When I was pulling out the motor I accidentally unplugged ... read more |
Ohricky72
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Re(1):two black wires from compressor? - mississippi
Re(2):two black wires from compressor? - ohricky72
Re(3):two black wires from compressor? - pbreazeale
Re(4):two black wires from compressor? - Houston204
Re(5):two black wires from compressor? - Ohricky72
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| "Residential unit cycling on and off " , posted Fri 25 Jul 11:58:
I have a tappan unit that has been cycling on and off for the last few days. Over the last few days, I noticed that the condenser is shutting off, but the fan continues to blow. I also noticed that ... read more |
darrell3612
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Re(1):Residential unit cycling on and off - Cool Head
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