smells like BS to me.
and just what do the rental laws state?
My landlord is refusing to replace my HVAC heating system and essentially lets me freeze it out in the winter. The only concession I have gotten from him is that if I am able to find a heating element for his very old model, he would be willing to pay someone to add it to the system.
I have an old Bryant that is probably from the 70's.
Serial: 3678A 00052
Product number: 961AN0024008DA15
Model number
961 -024 -008 -A
Does anyone have any idea of where I can buy this part for this very old system? Does anyone specialize in such parts?
Thanks much!
Frozen in DC
smells like BS to me.
and just what do the rental laws state?
It`s better to be silent and thought the fool; than speak and remove all doubt.
Well the temperature doesnt get above say, 63. Which is technically liveable at, but still not comfortable. Plus the thing runs non-stop and my electric bills look like hell even if i only run it when I get home from work ($300 ish for a 700 sq ft place).
It pretty much spits out lukewarm air. I thanked my lucky stars when spring of 2013 came.
call inspection dept or housing authority where you live, they will make him fix it.
house should be able to hold at least 68deg.
call city, or for god's sake move! (You pay rent don't you)
I appreciate the feedback, but I suppose if the HVAC was left on for 24-7 and never turns off, it might be able to reach 68 eventually.
While your suggestions are helpful, if anyone knows of a parts supplier that can find older and rare parts that would be super helpful too.
electric furnace heating elements are not something that are rare or difficult to rebuild... ANY service technician can repair an electric furnace heating element... there is no reason to get the OE part...
that said, bryant and carrier are the same thing, so any carrier supply house should have the equivalent part in stock...
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Interesting.
We had a guy come out and he basically said "replace the unit." My landlord refused to do that and had one of his "friends" come out and take a look. Apparently, this heating element just isnt getting hot enough, or perhaps two heating elements are required for requisite heat. One of the two did say that there did appear to be slots for two elements? I don't remember anymore, but i think the HVAC guy said that there were something like double sided or more powerful heating elements and that you couldnt just add a second to make it hotter. He said he would look into finding the right part, but pretty much did not as he didnt find it was worth his time.
Fed housing law, heating system must be able to heat the space to a min of 65°F at areas normal outdoor design temp, 24/7/365.
Get another opinion, I restrung 3 heating elements for a late 70's early 80's model mobile home furnace yesterday. Personally I think the truth of the matter is that as long as you continue to shell out the rent to the landlord he won't take steps to correct the issue.
get you a amish heater
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By adding another heat element it will make the electric bill even higher so I really don't see this as a good solution.
On a electric heating system-Even if you find the parts--To keep the stat, satisfied your bill will be more that 300 in the cold part of winter.
But you should be warm. A good heating man can fix your problem.
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