Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 28

Thread: what are the 10 most common repairs for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration??

  1. 07-05-2005, 01:18 PM #1
    theawkardmoment
    theawkardmoment is offline Regular Guest
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Posts
    23
    Post Likes
    what are the 10 most common repairs for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration?


    Can a couple of AC & R people answer this question
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 07-05-2005, 01:24 PM #2
    millerman's Avatar
    millerman
    millerman is offline Professional Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Eugene, Oregon
    Posts
    1,212
    Post Likes
    1. Dirty filters and coils.
    Proud supporter of Springfield Millers and Oregon Ducks.
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 07-05-2005, 01:24 PM #3
    Dad's Avatar
    Dad
    Dad is offline Former Site Administrator- Now Retired
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Posts
    14,135
    Post Likes
    I will give you what causes the most breakdowns

    #1 cause

    Owner neglect
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 07-05-2005, 01:25 PM #4
    jacob perkins
    jacob perkins is offline Professional Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    2,928
    Post Likes
    #9 bad condenser fan capacitor
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 07-05-2005, 01:28 PM #5
    jacob perkins
    jacob perkins is offline Professional Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    2,928
    Post Likes
    #8 low voltage wiring damaged
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 07-05-2005, 01:29 PM #6
    jacob perkins
    jacob perkins is offline Professional Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    2,928
    Post Likes
    #7 worn out relays/contactor
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 07-05-2005, 01:45 PM #7
    travisfl
    travisfl is offline Regular Guest
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Posts
    340
    Post Likes
    Clogged condensate drain.
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 07-05-2005, 01:53 PM #8
    lakeman1234
    lakeman1234 is offline Professional Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Posts
    661
    Post Likes
    evaporator coil that leaks
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 07-05-2005, 01:56 PM #9
    ct2
    ct2 is offline Regular Guest
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Posts
    3,157
    Post Likes
    #4: repairing DIY projects / jobs done by Hacks
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 07-05-2005, 02:03 PM #10
    travisfl
    travisfl is offline Regular Guest
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Posts
    340
    Post Likes
    Wiring problems...corroded / loose connections at circuit breaker. disconnect, compressor terminals, etc.
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 07-05-2005, 03:12 PM #11
    dec
    dec is offline Professional Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Posts
    4,979
    Post Likes
    7 & 8 for me.
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 07-05-2005, 04:41 PM #12
    bbk
    bbk is offline Regular Guest
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    125
    Post Likes

    Arrow

    fire ants in the contactor in east TX.
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 07-05-2005, 05:03 PM #13
    sean88
    sean88 is offline Professional Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Posts
    365
    Post Likes
    #10 blower relay on Goodman AHU. Went through the last five on my truck Friday.
    Sean Cantrell
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 07-05-2005, 05:47 PM #14
    Steve Wiggins
    Steve Wiggins is offline Professional Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2000
    Location
    Waco, Texas, USA
    Posts
    6,153
    Post Likes
    Most problems are originally related to dirt....

    Many are refrigerant related.....

    Very very few are electrical (not caused by dirt or refrigerant)......
    "And remember my sentimental friend......that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others" - Wizard of Oz.
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. 07-05-2005, 06:00 PM #15
    trane
    trane is offline Professional Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    midwest
    Posts
    2,869
    Post Likes
    Capacitors that say made in China or Mexico
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  17. 07-05-2005, 07:04 PM #16
    tech27yr
    tech27yr is offline Regular Guest
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Posts
    61
    Post Likes
    condensing unit label say's made in prc(peoples republic of china).
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  18. 07-05-2005, 07:09 PM #17
    Senior Tech Guest
    So far Luskers answer covers most of the replies...
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  19. 07-05-2005, 07:12 PM #18
    prodiyer
    prodiyer is offline Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Posts
    59
    Post Likes
    refrigerant leaks
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  20. 07-05-2005, 07:57 PM #19
    Jultzya
    Jultzya is offline Grumpy Old Man
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Posts
    6,383
    Post Likes
    Shoddy work that makes the equipment fail, due to working outside of its specifications!

    Then, lack of maintenance.
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  21. 07-06-2005, 12:52 AM #20
    ravenx
    ravenx is offline Regular Guest
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Posts
    258
    Post Likes
    Air flow problems cause many of the conditions listed.
    Quick reply to this message Reply   Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Quick Reply Quick Reply

Register Now

Please enter the name by which you would like to log-in and be known on this site.

Please enter a password for your user account. Note that passwords are case-sensitive.

Please enter a valid email address for yourself.

Log-in

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may post new threads
  • You may post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules