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Pump down and remove the guts from the LLS and see if it changes the pressures with cond blocked. LLS/TXV's requires certain Pressure delta T to operant properly. Is there a filter/dryer on the...

liquid line solenoid energized and calling

Does not mean its opening!

Close the king valve, run comp a minute, with LLS calling, the loosen bolts on LLS and do a "deminimus" release, remove...

There is a reason for it being there, and it has to do with meeting a requirement by some group, I can't remember which. BUT, Its a manufacturing requirement, not necessary for the proper operation...

Acid in system. Which is usually caused by moisture.

tripping on overload, CPR needed.

luxury features ie.. two stage system with a variable speed fan.

Also more complex controls, operation, sequence of events, more parts, less servicemen able to COMPENTENTLY work on it.

In 30...

Nope,, gotta blow that dust all over. Only way.

Well, at home I use a small bottle brush. Then blow the heck out of it with my air compresser and tell the wife to cover anything she does'nt want...

What holds it in there??? Gravity

IF the drain got plugged, you'll have a wet floor. Yes, it happens often if you don't get it checked/cleaned each spring.

Duct tape is good. Fix's most...

Are you sure it has a defrost timer?

Basically, its a refrigerator, right? Not a freezer. So it may use off cycle defrost.

In other words, case is to maintain 38-40'f, and if you do that, the...

Years ago, I had the same situation. I fixed it by "accidently" dropping the NEW, not in warranty compressor after I had begged, pleaded for the bucket truck.

First they wanted me to pay for the...

You say this is a mobile home. Have you contacted the manufacturer to see what size they recommend? In the old days, the rule of thumb was one ton/500sq ft. on a HOUSE. My new 1480 sq ft house has a...

There is no return duct, the home has the 3 inch gaps under all the room doors for return and the furnace (air handler) is in a closet with a louvered door although the door has not been replaced as...

Ditto!;)

Now you're catching on!

Thats exactly what I do, I tell them to go ahead and let company XYZ replace it because the only time I advise equipment replacement is with a bad compressor or HX. I also advise them to ask WHY the...

30 yrs, and I'm the only tech, owner, licensed, insured, etc. I also refuse to sell new equipment. I service only. I try to keep my customer base in the 60 and above age to keep them from getting...

That should have been found on the start up. I bet the old "bad/pitted contactor" is the most abused parts sale bar none.

do you not do any pm's?

Nope, and no I have not seen ONE gas furnace less than 5 yrs old that was dirty. I also mentioned MODERN equipment. When is the last time you pulled an end shot burner and...

Are PMs the minimum standard?

I think that if you did not read it on the warranty card, you don't need it. If the manufacture required it to maintain your warranty, the warranty would state so.
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Thats what you do to make it LOOK like your doing something. On an average 5yr old system that needs coils cleaned, there is an outside problem that needs to be addressed.

I just cleaned my evap...

When house power was applied to the system, the warranty clock started running on the whole system. When you used it does not matter.

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Yessir... them there is some real stick you ribs grocery's:D
But,, yep, I eat two for starters:)

Hmmm, I work on 20 yr old duct board systems that don't have a problem:confused:

Not in residential anyway.

You can always tell the tin benders by the scars on their hands:D

Hint: convert pressure to temperature on a pressure/temp chart, whats the difference between measured temp and the one converted from pressure? (ans:superheat or subcooling)

LL will have the...

Are you willing to pay them to come out for a fall check? This is usually not included in first year warranty, Only parts and labor.

Most modern residential systems are maintenance free and only...

Don't lie to the man. Yes it will work and COOL fine. It just won't be a 13 seer. And if he gets an indoor unit with a TXV, I bet it works out to be a 12seer.

Dear homeowners........I feel sorry...

What he said: ditto.

Any work you need that can wait long enough to get 3 quotes, throw out the high and low and work with the one in the midde.

Need it now. look for someone that charges by...

And yes, I HAVE priced all of this equipment.

Well its a DARN shame I can't post this 1997 10 seer price list on this forum because it would make a fool out of you!!!!!!

I guess its a moot...

Please look up the definition of propaganda. You tell someone a lie long enough and it becomes the truth. You prove it.

I don't want to turn this forum in to a political debate, and I sure will...

Think back 10 yrs ago and price a 8 or 10 seer straight cool/ele and compare it to the same 13 seer 410a of today.

In 1995, I bought a new truck, simple one, no power anything. Best price I could...

Use to be a common comfort cooling refrigerant in the 60's and used by carrier and I assume others. I remember having to check the data plates to see what kind of freon was used. This was the day of...

"I bought this house in June, 2.5 stories, 3500 sqft, built around 1998"

Your rich,,, why do you care? Call anyone local and get a price. simple.

All you said is correct. I have a slightly different thought on the subject since I HATE charging for time I've wasted watching a micron gauge.

I use a micron gauge when I think I need it, not all...

You can use 15 or 5% on most anything except heat sensitive things like TXV's w/o removable powerheads. (Even then best use Staybright 8 or similar. Flows around 800'f vs 1200 for 15 and higher for...

My read was like blaming sport fisherman for overfishing the seas

Correct, except in this case, there was no overfishing, it was all political hype. And all those "more knowledgeable than you" had...

All the global warming and holes in the ozone propaganda. If I have to explain, you aren't willing to listen and have swallowed the propaganda. (no offense intended) Like arguing religion,(which GW...

First question, has there been any freon leaks? no, Second, is the old set correctly sized? If so, use the old line set. Remove as much old oil as possible and don't worry about it.

I was taught...

Quit shopping equipment and start shopping highly rated HVAC contractors. My advise is throw out the high and low bid and work with the ones in the middle.

Regardless of brand name, if your not...

Turn the power off, rinse off the blood/goo. (like if it rained). Wait an hour and turn the power back on. Run it and let the AC guy have a day off. Call monday set up a time to clean it. No hurry...

Heating/Cooling speed?

The 66 DEGREE Temp split is between 40-70, so your ok. Just means air flow is slightly low. Depending on the blower, you may be able to increase the speed, but you may get a noisy unit.

Let it go...

How long do you plan on keeping the house?

If more than a couple years, a simple 13seer straight cool/ele heat (I wish 10seer was available) split will add value to the home and improve comfort,...

When POE oils came out, I did an experiment to see if all the hygroscopic hype was warranted.

I poured POE oil into a small jar and put a lid on it full of holes. Marked the level of the oil and...

Yep, but not hearing the noise, hard to tell. Could be a broken spring in a old non scroll compressor, could be a rod knock, could be.....(long list)

I'm curious, whats the payback period between an 80% and 2stg? I know its years at least.

What im wondering is if the 1 power pole contactor ment for a trickle case heater would hurt the compressor which isnt set up for a trickle heater and so make it louder. Any answer's would be...

Throw away the digital meter and get a good old Amprobe analog and you can't read the difference between 1.2 and 1.5..... grumbling.... dang teenagers!:D

Carrie/Bryant/Payne, same parts, different paint.

The poster did say it was over a year old in which case even big buck dealers would not have covered labor/freon, etc. This is standard practice...