Discharge line

[restez]

The discharge line coming directly out of the compressor how hot is it suppose to be because mine in not even warm but air runs ok not cool like it should , do i need freon?

[skidoox800]

Call a professional.

[heatingman]

The discharge line should be hot enough that you cant hold it. Call a professional.

[restez]

thanks

[waltervan]

Good stuff thanks

[pauls heating &]

call a pro....and WHY are you sticking YOUR hands inside a running unit ?

[skidoox800]

call a pro....and WHY are you sticking YOUR hands inside a running unit ?

Agreed!

[restez]

call a pro....and WHY are you sticking YOUR hands inside a running unit ?

I think i meant liquid line isn't that called the dischage line? i know the big one is the suction line

[skidoox800]

Well if your feeling from outside, your feeling the liquid line not discharge line. If you don't know difference call a pro. If you want it done correctly call a pro. Your call. You will get no answer here on what it could be.

[jpsmith1cm]

That line should be warm to the touch and the suction line should be good and cold.

The actual temperatures would be determined by system operating conditions.

Being low on refrigerant is only one possible cause, but all causes will lead to the system running much more than is required and leading to increased power consumption by the unit, not to mention the potential for damage to the system.

Have it professionally serviced by a qualified and reputable contractor.

[restez]

thats what i wanted here spoken from a true professional i appreciate it
that explanation jPsmith , and now i know



That line should be warm to the touch and the suction line should be good and cold.

The actual temperatures would be determined by system operating conditions.

Being low on refrigerant is only one possible cause, but all causes will lead to the system running much more than is required and leading to increased power consumption by the unit, not to mention the potential for damage to the system.

Have it professionally serviced by a qualified and reputable contractor.

[kinghomes]

I am not good enough to spit out answers like you need - even if you had given enough information - you didn't come close by the way. To properly check you would need pressure gauges, correct refrigerant (at-least enough for gauge purge), and thermometers. You would first check system for air flow issues. dirty coils, blocked plenums, clogged filters. If coils have not been cleaned within year probably good to clean anyway. Then you would need to do a quick check of system design - return air and supply side. After you have a reasonable belief that airflow is appropriate, then, using the manufactures supplied curves you can check your system charge. Some procedures for checking this are; high and low side pressures using dealer supplied charts, super-cool reading compared to manufactures chart, super heat calculation compared to manufactures chart. The above methods are often used all together by the best technicians.

For an untrained home owner, I would not recommend doing anything more than cleaning your outdoor coil with low pressure water hose but beware you can step on lines and cause leak, get shocked or damage your coil. You should keep a clean return air filter. Also, you could look for kinked or blocked ducts.

If you decide to hire a technician you may want to look for one that is willing to do the checks suggested above and one that is willing to share and discus the results with you. Also, be sure to tell the technician you are happy to pay for the work described and ask for an estimate so that you both understand the terms and cost.

You should be prepared to pay your technician at-least half a days overhead, travel expenses, wages, and profit. Don't pay too much but be sure you pay enough.

[restez]

Thanks for your help i will do that. i know a professional is needed for this
system cant agree more but i am leary about them . not all are honest just like any trade but most are good. my sister had story home warm air coming out of rooms cold air coming out of bathroom the downstairs ok when he left he charged her for finding a leak in system added few pounds and told her she should be good for about yrs unless she fix the leak then said the upstairs rooms dont really work because that is how the design is what a bunch of crap! i cant believe he said this .





QUOTE=kinghomes;10484442]I am n rooms cold air coming out of ot good bathroom tenough to spit out answers like you need - even if you had given enough information - you didn't come close by the way. To properly check you would need pressure gauges, correct refrigerant (at-least enough for gauge purge), and thermometers. You would first check system for air flow issues. dirty coils, blocked plenums, clogged filters. If coils have not been cleaned within year probably good to clean anyway. Then you would need to do a quick check of system design - return air and supply side. After you have a reasonable belief that airflow is appropriate, then, using the manufactures supplied curves you can check your system charge. Some procedures for checking this are; high and low side pressures using dealer supplied charts, super-cool reading compared to manufactures chart, super heat calculation compared to manufactures chart. The above methods are often used all together by the best technicians.

For an untrained home owner, I would not recommend doing anything more than cleaning your outdoor coil with low pressure water hose but beware you can step on lines and cause leak, get shocked or damage your coil. You should keep a clean return air filter. Also, you could look for kinked or blocked ducts.

If you decide to hire a technician you may want to look for one that is willing to do the checks suggested above and one that is willing to share and discus the results with you. Also, be sure to tell the technician you are happy to pay for the work described and ask for an estimate so that you both understand the terms and cost.

You should be prepared to pay your technician at-least half a days overhead, travel expenses, wages, and profit. Don't pay too much but be sure you pay enough.[/QUOTE]

[jpsmith1cm]

Finding a reputable contractor can be difficult.

We all basically look the same, carry the same tools and drive the same trucks.

Ask family and friends who they recommend. Ask around at work. Someone has a good HVAC guy and is willing to share.

Another option would be to look around on this website. Few disreputable contractors and technicians are willing to spend their off hours online learning about their trade, discussing their trade with others and dispensing free advice to homeowners.

You may be able to hook up with a quality company here. It happens with surprising regularity.