Adjustable pitch flashed roof curb. Nice. Be happy they did a nice job on that. The shingles- well, I would have put the curb under shingles on 3 sides but I wouldn't fault them for that. Just call a...
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Adjustable pitch flashed roof curb. Nice. Be happy they did a nice job on that. The shingles- well, I would have put the curb under shingles on 3 sides but I wouldn't fault them for that. Just call a...
Even left his DNA on the sheetmetal LOL
I know of 2 old Rheem 5 ton condensers that are still running I installed probably in late 70's. The ones that had 2 OFM's. Tanks!
We have a 0 tolerance policy here for side work. And yes, I’m an owner. My experience has been the side jobs always come back to burn me. Using my materials, truck, fuel or downright theft of...
Make sure they take measurements. Connect refrigerant gauges, check pressures & temperatures. Check superheat & sub cooling. Check airflow inside, static pressure, humidity, temp wet bulb & dry bulb,...
Tech you had was a salesman. Takes a lot to kill a R22 compressor. My bet is- it’s fine.
Several things will cause coil to freeze. Low air flow, under charge, dirty indoor coil, dirty filter for...
I wonder who bought & supplied equipment but I think we already know the answer to that.
Double check clearance to combustibles from the front of that furnace. That door looks very close to front of furnace.
Double check adequate combustion air in that closet.
Flex flue vent looks like...
No permits & no inspections?
If I saw that, I would have taken a photo (after laughing my azz off) & posted it here before I even got off the roof!
Existing boots & their seams can be sealed. Insist on it.
You must weigh cost to seal & insulate existing ducts vs replacement. If it’s flex, better to replace IMO. Many of the older flex ducts have a black or gray vapor barrier/jacket that breaks down in...
You are in California. Duct testing & permits are required on any duct & installation.
Looks like a 1 pounder
All my comments are based on your original post of running a drain on a condensation furnace. Not a/c.
Basic law of physics, water runs down hill, not up- something that seems to be lost on this...
I’ll tell you what I would do.
1st, tell him you will hire another contractor to inspect the installation & come up with a Correct method of running the drain out & you will pull the permit. Have...
Nest.........the gift that keeps on giving. ;)
Make sure you don’t bugger up the flare or it will never stop leaking. The cut in flare nut is a good idea. It’s all out the window if you don’t get the nut started straight.
If I was called out-...
Only if he tries to drain through the vent screen. Like I said before, drill through foundation below vent screen & problem solved. No running back uphill. He could have also drilled from attic, ran...
A furnace in the attic DOES NOT need a condensate pump. Find someone that knows what they are doing. This guy is clueless.
Not good. That brass & very soft. A spare flare nut & a thread file will be your friend here. Clean up thread until you can start that nut on there square & run it up to the end. A spare loose flare...
He said he’s in Los Angeles, there is no self inspection. They are very strict & by the book there. I worked in LA for years. People need to stop being talked out of pulling permits.
Tell him I said he’s full of it. There is always a way. Tell him to get a rotary hammer & drill through foundation if he can’t get it out a vent screen. This should have had a permit & inspection,...
Wow!
The bigger question is..... Why?
Top of the line Coleman Echelon VS series has this........ Gimmick IMO.
http://www.colemanac.com/echelon/pdfs/Coleman-Charge-View-Sell-Sheet.pdf
A note on these ambush shows- Several of these TV hosts got called out when it was discovered they simply didn’t air the honest techs but made a story of the dishonest ones. Fraud is news. Honesty is...
Low backpressure = fart ;)
I build hot rods for me so that’s enough challenge for now.
Work hard, pay everything off, put money away.
Insist on a 2 stage thermostat, even if you need to pay a few extra bucks if not on contract.
Better hope that’s not an older system that used the liquid line as the metering device.
I retired at 65- 2 years ago. Thought I’d miss the work.
I don’t ;)
It’s a quote, not a contract. Get more quotes until you find one that meets your budget. I hear buying the equipment yourself & hiring a guy off Craigslist is quite popular. ;)
I have 1 that comes to mind. Wife calls in no heat. She’s an angry woman blaming her husband- saying he did something to it. It’s after hours & at night. Wife is watching tv & screaming at him. The...
Furnace can still vent through roof using a concentric kit.
I always like it when you take a nut driver up on some hideous roof to find some tech decided 2” screws would be a good idea.
Fan blade was rubbing on 1 side. Now it’s fine. ;)
Congrats on finding the cheapest hack in town. Oh wait- unlicensed hack. I believe you have checked all the boxes of how NOT to hire a contractor.
Installation is the most important part of an install but time & time again, we see HO’s going cheap bid & being surprised at the results. You get what you pay for. Things like commissioning, nitro...
Have a pro out to make sure there are no leaks anywhere. A propane furnace in a crawl can be dangerous if it is leaking. Propane- unlike Nat Gas is heavier than air & can collect in low spots in the...
Do not rely on Consumer Reports for equipment reviews. The equipment reviews includes installation & that’s where the problem arises. Great equipment installed by crappy contractors or vice versa....
Lots of things can cause water in the aux pan. High static could be throwing water off the coil or out of pan, cracked drain pan in coil, partially frozen coil that thaws & overwhelms drain, no vent...
Sounds like you have an old guy (I’m old ;) ) who doesn’t embrace new technology. You need someone out that can run tests w/ printed results with modern test equipment.
Not everyone can afford the option of new equipment.
A responsible contractor gives all options.
It’s up to the HO to weigh his options & budget.
Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s done.
I...
Model numbers of both furnaces & a photo.
Are they twinned? Meaning- are they operating at same time off a single thermostat?
So cold water freezes slower than hot water................. Hmmmm.
We had a similar situation. Million dollar homes built around a lake w/ ducts in the slab. Many tried sealing, pulling ducts within a duct, pumps, drains, but nothing worked. Mold & high humidity was...
Did you read the installation instructions?
In bold print
NO OTHER VENTING SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS MAY BE USED.
There are no tricks or shortcuts.
Let me guess......
New equipment but ducts will remain as-is.
Most HO’s over-oil motors. It’s that mentality of “If a little oil is good, a lot of oil will be better!”. Not.