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    Burl-Ref No, it's smaller...about half the size...

    Burl-Ref No, it's smaller...about half the size of the one in the hall and it's in the master bedroom. Both are on the ceiling and we use the same white, pleated filters.

    Jweig20 Thanks for the...
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    After thinking about the tech visit yesterday, I...

    After thinking about the tech visit yesterday, I talked with my dad who recommended an air tech that he knew about who works with Trane for a second opinion. This tech came out and found a small...
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    cmajerus This is an air handler unit. The...

    cmajerus

    This is an air handler unit. The tech said that there was a little rust but nothing that should be a problem. The coils etc was very clean and he said the unit look like the...
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    I knew it..... I called out a new A/C company,...

    I knew it.....
    I called out a new A/C company, the system is 2 pounds low on freon. It is leaking but he wanted to charge me a hefty amount to find out where. Man, I wish I could quote prices but...
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    Hey everyone, I just checked back in and saw...

    Hey everyone,

    I just checked back in and saw some new posts. The filters here are for allergies and are changed at least once a month. We bought some plain, pleated filters today and will try...
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    Thanks everyone I'm glad to hear that the...

    Thanks everyone

    I'm glad to hear that the attic installations don't seem to have any more problems than house/garage air handlers.

    I really don't know what to think at this point. We have...
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    Hi Beenthere, No, the filters are not 3m...

    Hi Beenthere,

    No, the filters are not 3m filtrate. These are called EnergyAire by Flanders and we buy them from Lowes. They are white and made from a thin felt-like material. It funny you...
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    Not too close to the beach...I wish I were...

    Not too close to the beach...I wish I were sometimes! ;) We are about 22 miles from the beach. Noone else around us has the problems that we do with this unit. We built this new house right in...
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    Thanks Beachtech Yes, hubby just set me...

    Thanks Beachtech

    Yes, hubby just set me straight on what happened with the plugged drainline. It apparently back up and filled the drainpan which set off the overflow switch and turned the unit...
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    Trane XR12 3ton freezing up again

    Model #2TRW2036A1000AB

    This is my 3rd or 4th post on this unit since it was installed in 2006. The first time it started freezing up was a year after installation in our new house which is 1600...
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    Thanks gang! It's dripping again now the the...

    Thanks gang!

    It's dripping again now the the trap had a chance to fill. I can only hope this is it. The A/C is running and the house has already cooled to 76.

    You guys are great! Do any...
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    Thanks cmajerus and JerseyEd! Oh crap...well...

    Thanks cmajerus and JerseyEd!

    Oh crap...well we'll see, I guess.... Rick was already out there with the shop vac suctioning the drain line on the back of the house. There was a little resistance...
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    me and my Trane....again....

    I posted a few weeks ago about my Trane XR12 outdoor model 2TWR2036A1000AB. Manufactured Oct 2005 and installed in my then new house on May 2006. This unit is driving me crazy.
    A few weeks ago I...
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    I really appreciate all the suggestions, ideas,...

    I really appreciate all the suggestions, ideas, advice and websites that all of you took the time to post! I'm checking into things and probably going to start with tint on the southern windows. ...
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    Ok RieckTech2 I'll check the ducts...

    Ok RieckTech2
    I'll check the ducts etc...hopefully I can get to them all without falling through the family room ceiling! :D Seriously though...I will check them. Incorrect A/C size or installation...
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    Yep, Florida here. About 15 miles southeast of...

    Yep, Florida here. About 15 miles southeast of Tampa, as the crow flies. The insulation values (according to what the contractor wrote down) is R-30 in the ceilings and R-16.45 in the exterior...
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    Thanks Geodude, and Smittyii The A/C is on...

    Thanks Geodude, and Smittyii

    The A/C is on auto all day. It is not shut off. Ceiling fans in all rooms to assist air flow. The ducts are all in the attic. Can't see much down the middle of the...
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    Thanks beenthere The filters here are changed...

    Thanks beenthere

    The filters here are changed every 4 weeks due to my son's allergies. We use American Air Filters Dust Shield. The A/C guy said they would be fine with this system. It got up...
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    been a year and it's happening again

    Hi all!
    I posted last year about my Trane XR12 3ton A/C unit model 2TWR2036A1000AB. It was running all the time, couldn't keep the temp in the house and finally couldn't cool at all. The unit...
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    oh crap, I had no idea...

    well water was so bad in Florida. I wish we had an option to get on county water but there are no pipes out here and no plans for any. :eek: I called a water treatment guy today after reading...
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    Wow! We keep the house clean but we don't use...

    Wow! We keep the house clean but we don't use acid or anything! :p Just regular household cleaners...no real spic-and-spanners here! :D What you said about sulphur concerns me. We do have a well...
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    update...coil was replaced today...

    Yet another new tech who came out today pulled the coil out and said it looked like it had been burned. He has never seen anything like it. The coil was black with something that just flaked off if...
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    ok..it worked..here's what else we found

    I got the pics on here and they appear to be working. While hubby was taking the covers off to get the pics, the warranty/user manual fell out. I have been tearing this place apart looking for...
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    trying to get the pics on here

    here's try # 1

    http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/starbase_photos/100_1248.jpg

    http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u235/starbase_photos/100_1246.jpg
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    Actually, I do see the big picture....

    I just can't afford it along with the repair right now. As soon as I get the info from my builder, I will look into the extended warranty, although I am not sure it would help me with this present...
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    Kevin, apparently we were posting at the same time

    Is there someway I could tell by looking if it was done wrong? The 1st tech that came out last month said someone had left a small knob or screw on the outside unit a little loose and that the freon...
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    well, looks like I'm stuck with the labor bill

    Sorry it took me so long to get back on here...was working. After a couple of calls, one to the A/C business and one to my builder, it looks like we will be paying the labor if we want A/C. :mad:...
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    model #

    Thanks for the feedback! The model number the unit is 2TWR2036A1000AB. (this is the outside unit as you requested.) It is a Trane XR12 and I just saw on the tag that the manufacturing date is...
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    14 month old Trane rusting

    Hi! I'm new here so please be patient with me!

    I moved into my brand new house a year ago last May. When the house was being built, a Trane 3 ton heat pump was installed brand new out of the box....
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