Compressor acting strange....noises and hissing

[atxjax]

Hi guys. Need some advice here before I go drop a wad of cash on getting this fixed. My Carrier unit 2.5 ton, 7 years old. The compressor started making a really odd noise kinda like really loud tapping. I shut it off for about 5 mins. I ran it again and now the compressor makes a hissing noise. Is this thing shot?

[the dangling wrangler]

Hi guys. Need some advice here before I go drop a wad of cash on getting this fixed. My Carrier unit 2.5 ton, 7 years old. The compressor started making a really odd noise kinda like really loud tapping. I shut it off for about 5 mins. I ran it again and now the compressor makes a hissing noise. Is this thing shot?

Yes

[atxjax]

Thats what I feared. Its a Carlyle Millenium compressor. Im hoping I can find another and get it replaced by a friend at work that has a license.

[the dangling wrangler]

Thats what I feared. Its a Carlyle Millenium compressor. Im hoping I can find another and get it replaced by a friend at work that has a license.

Those compressors never really lasted. I'm surprized it worked this long. But, have it checked out first. Shouldn't be any problem finding a replacement for it.

[atxjax]

Bene trying to find one online. Same model and such but not having any luck. I see you rfrom Houston. Im in Austin myself.

[captube]

Better let the professional replace the comp.

You will likely end up asking a lot more questions if you don't.

[atxjax]

Better let the professional replace the comp.

You will likely end up asking a lot more questions if you don't.

One of the maintenance guys ( licensed ) where I work does this kind of work on the side. He's come out and helped me before. Im pretty sure he will com eout and replace it for me but I'll have to come up with the compressor. What brand should I go with instead of the Carlyle?

[the dangling wrangler]

One of the maintenance guys ( licensed ) where I work does this kind of work on the side. He's come out and helped me before. Im pretty sure he will com eout and replace it for me but I'll have to come up with the compressor. What brand should I go with instead of the Carlyle?

Copeland.

[atxjax]

Copeland.

Thanks. Now I just have to find one that isnt going to cost me alot of cash.

[atxjax]

I'll be watching and placing a bid on this compressor through ebay. Hopefully this will hold me over for a while.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-1-2-Ton-Copela...ayphotohosting

My evap is new. It was installed in April.

[the dangling wrangler]

I'll be watching and placing a bid on this compressor through ebay. Hopefully this will hold me over for a while.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-1-2-Ton-Copela...ayphotohosting

My evap is new. It was installed in April.

You do know that you'll have about 1/2 the cost of a new unit, with only at the best, a one year warranty, if any, when you buy off e-bay. But if money's tight, do what ya gotta do. Looking at that compressor, I'd say it's used. I think you're making a bad choice. Get one in town if you can.

[atxjax]

You do know that you'll have about 1/2 the cost of a new unit, with only at the best, a one year warranty, if any, when you buy off e-bay. But if money's tight, do what ya gotta do. Looking at that compressor, I'd say it's used. I think you're making a bad choice. Get one in town if you can.

Thanks for the help. I wanna get this thing running OK to make it through the summer this year. If I have probalem again spring of next year I will replace the whole HVAC since mine is only a 10 SEER and I was counting on doing it anyway sometime soon.

The Auction says its new but your right. You never know what you get on ebay. There are a few of them on ebay that Ive seen. That one happens to be the lowest cost one.

[RoBoTeq]

Time for an intermission song; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeZm7KQJT1o

[eetechster]

it could be hissing due to a change in pressure, I would let a pro look at it and see if it can be repaird your comp might not be the problum. causing it to do that. let some one look at it and then deside, copland is a scroll, manny co have them in thier product if your smart, you will get one of them with a good warentee. if you cant repair it,

[the dangling wrangler]

Thanks for the help. I wanna get this thing running OK to make it through the summer this year. If I have probalem again spring of next year I will replace the whole HVAC since mine is only a 10 SEER and I was counting on doing it anyway sometime soon.

The Auction says its new but your right. You never know what you get on ebay. There are a few of them on ebay that Ive seen. That one happens to be the lowest cost one.

What happens if the compressor is DOA? Who pays for shipping(both ways?) You're opening a can of worms best left closed. But, you have been warned.By the time you pay for shipping, the correct run cap,and all the little things to complete this project, you'll have close to the cost of a new unit. But, Good Luck

[atxjax]

What happens if the compressor is DOA? Who pays for shipping(both ways?) You're opening a can of worms best left closed. But, you have been warned.By the time you pay for shipping, the correct run cap,and all the little things to complete this project, you'll have close to the cost of a new unit. But, Good Luck

Thanks for the tips. I will definately talk to my buddy tomorrow and see if he can get a deal on a new one instead.

BTW......I know a source where I can get run caps on the cheap.

[git-r-dun]

Time for an intermission song; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeZm7KQJT1o

lol

[the dangling wrangler]

Thanks for the tips. I will definately talk to my buddy tomorrow and see if he can get a deal on a new one instead.

BTW......I know a source where I can get run caps on the cheap.

I did my apprenticeship in Austin. I know your friend can get a compressor there. The run cap is the least thing to worry about. You won't be sorry if you buy locally. If there should be a problem, at least you can speak to a "live" person, and not play email tag.

[derbysr]

Im going out on a limb here , if you get it from E-bay whats the warranty, when you have 1 Yr from the supply house and close to home ?

[the dangling wrangler]

Im going out on a limb here , if you get it from E-bay whats the warranty, when you have 1 Yr from the supply house and close to home ?

That's what I'm thinking. The warranty would be from the seller. If you get any at all. Then there's all the down time shipping back and forth.It really isn't worth it. How much do you think you save in the long run? Well, that's not enough. Support your local economy. You'll be glad you did.