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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Water in A/C Ducts | 2/8/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: I have a central A/C system with a York Air Handler Model F2RP042(it is about 6 years old) with ... A: Jeff, OK, Then what happened is that your indoor A/C coil froze up and when it thawed it thawed on ... | ||
| York Diamond 80 furnace | 2/7/2012 | Bryan Nagy |
| Q: I have a York gas furnace that will ignite and burn for 3 - 5 minutes, then the gas flow abruptly ... A: You could have a defective gas valve. After you see the ignitor glow red do you hear a click? If ... | ||
| heater burners dont kick in | 2/5/2012 | Jim Barnhart |
| Q: i have a heil heating unit that the pilot light comes on but the burners dont. ive clean the burners ... A: Henry, I'm not sure what type pilot you have? When the spark lights the pilot gas and makes a flame ... | ||
| HVAC Choice | 2/4/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: I am looking at replacing of furnace and air conditioner. I am looking at Goodwin vs, Lennox. Any ... A: Bob, The most important factor with any equipment that heats or cools is the installation. From ... | ||
| FOOD AND LIQUIDS FREEZING IN FRIG AND | 2/3/2012 | Carl Goodwin |
| Q: GE FRIG - MODEL # GSS25LGMA WW SERIAL # MA401112 - 10 YEARS OLD PROBLEM: FOOD AND LIQUIDS ARE ... A: it is very hard to check the damper on that model. The thermostat is located in the food ... | ||
| Water in A/CDucts | 2/3/2012 | Joseph |
| Q: This is a follow-up response to the questions you posed about my question about water in A/c ducts. ... A: Jeff, The ame thing happened to my system,at my residence several years ago.I live in New England.( ... | ||
| Heatpump failures | 2/2/2012 | Bryan Nagy |
| Q: I have a 3 year old Carrier HP system Thhsys4e compressor failed about a year ago recently the ... A: I can't accurately answer that question. Whether or not a unit is a lemon depends largely on the ... | ||
| c wire | 2/2/2012 | Joseph |
| Q: Installed a new wifi thermostat that needs a c connections. I seen lots of videos on ytube on how to ... A: Ed, You would have to pick up Common at the transformer 24 volt ac side. If the red and black wire ... | ||
| Water in A/C Ducts | 2/2/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: I have a central A/C system with a York Air Handler Model F2RP042(it is about 6 years old) with ... A: Jeff, So, the (supply) ducts in the attic are the ones with the water in them? Where is the Air ... | ||
| RUDD AC-HEAT PUMP CONTACTOR | 2/1/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: JOHN, New part (honeywell Contactor) installed and works great..the other was pitted and totally ... A: Gail, Thank you. Yes when I joined this site I had no idea I would be helping almost a thousand ... | ||
| Heat pump issue | 2/1/2012 | Joseph |
| Q: I have a 7 yr old Rheem 5 Ton heat pump, split unit with aux that is not being used. I am getting ... A: Mike, The pressures don't look toooo bad, Check your blower wheel for out of balance ( rattles a ... | ||
| rudd ac-HEAT PUMP contactor install | 1/31/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: WE HAVE AN OLDER rudd A/C HEAT PUMP COMBO. wE WANT TO CHANGE THE OLD CONTACTOR BECAUSE ITS PITTED ... A: Gail, Have the thermostat off and then turn on all breakers in any order. Then turn on the ... | ||
| rudd ac-HEAT PUMP contactor install | 1/31/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: WE HAVE AN OLDER rudd A/C HEAT PUMP COMBO. wE WANT TO CHANGE THE OLD CONTACTOR BECAUSE ITS PITTED ... A: Gail, You will need to use the wire connectors that are on the inlet side of the contactor as they ... | ||
| rudd ac-HEAT PUMP contactor install | 1/31/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: WE HAVE AN OLDER rudd A/C HEAT PUMP COMBO. wE WANT TO CHANGE THE OLD CONTACTOR BECAUSE ITS PITTED ... A: Gail, I want to caution you on doing this job as there is 240 volts at the outdoor unit and yes ... | ||
| A/C HEAT PUMP CONTACTOR INSTALL | 1/31/2012 | Craig HVAC Expert |
| Q: .we want to change the CONTACTOR. Its a single pole, 24 volt. Do we have to shut off BOTH inside ... A: If you have to ask these sorts of questions, you probably should not be doing this type of work. ... | ||
| CAC | 1/30/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: I have a odd but simple question for you. What is the lowest outside temp you can or should run a ... A: John, It does only move the air inside the home. But if the furnace is in a cold garage or ... | ||
| CAC | 1/30/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: I have a odd but simple question for you. What is the lowest outside temp you can or should run a ... A: John, Actually a very good question that most want to know, but, no one asks. If it is a newer ... | ||
| filter drier direction | 1/28/2012 | Bryan Nagy |
| Q: We had install a new furnace, coil and 14.5 seer R410A, compressor yesterday,.Filter drier arrow is ... A: The filter drier allows liquid refrigerant to flow out of the compressor, located outside your home, ... | ||
| flame sensor | 1/28/2012 | Craig HVAC Expert |
| Q: How do I find the flame sensor? I want to clean it with steel wool, not sure which piece it is? ... A: I'm sorry, but the model number you gave me is not valid. A Bryant number starts with 3 numbers and ... | ||
| Ruud 90 Plus Model# UGRA-09EZAJS | 1/28/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: I have a Ruud Plus 90 Furnace Model# UGRA-09EZAJS. I just noticed that it was not blowing warm air ... A: Nick, There is no pilot on that furnace, it has a Hot Surface Ignitor. The draft inducer motor ... | ||
| Ruud Plus 90 Furnace flame went out & won't relight | 1/28/2012 | Joseph |
| Q: I have a Ruud Plus 90 Furnace Model# UGRA-09EZAJS. I just noticed that it was not blowing warm air ... A: Nick, No pilot light, does the glow coil light or spark ignition come on? You may have a bad glow ... | ||
| AC dripping noise | 1/27/2012 | Jim Barnhart |
| Q: Yes, it is January, but this is Texas, and I'm running the A/C... Problem is that after the AC ... A: Fran, The larger of the two refrigeration lines that run from the condensing unit outside up to ... | ||
| Lennox Dimension won't come on | 1/26/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: I have a Lennox Innovation Series Dimension furnace, model # G32Q3-75-2. I have a problem with my ... A: Paul, Not knowing the age of it or what the ledger says for that flashing code I can only guess. ... | ||
| Freezer-on-top fridge won't cool in lower compartment | 1/26/2012 | Carl Goodwin |
| Q: My problem concerns a Patrick freezer-on-top refrigerator unit. I realize it is not made in North ... A: I can only give you a direction to point to, since I have NO access to schematics for that unit. The ... | ||
| Humidifier | 1/25/2012 | Bryan Nagy |
| Q: My old Walton humidifier died and I need a replacement. The Walton was installed on the return side ... A: I can't override Aprilaire's warranty. If they wish to have a warranty on it then you, according to ... | ||
| State gas water heater, burnt out burner | 1/25/2012 | Mike Reavis |
| Q: I have a 9 year old State gas water heater. For the past few weeks it has been showing an error ... A: I look really don't know from your description which water heater it is. There is a good ... | ||
| furnace transformer wire help | 1/25/2012 | Joseph |
| Q: OKay, i got a weil mclane furnace at home Gas, used for force hot water heating model - CG series, ... A: Zelio,try google you may find a wiring diagram for this system,or you may have to pay to buy the ... | ||
| furnace transformer wire help | 1/25/2012 | Joseph |
| Q: OKay, i got a weil mclane furnace at home Gas, used for force hot water heating model - CG series, ... A: Zelio, Your relay transformer is probably not made for your system, G is for a blower fan,Y is for ... | ||
| flame sensor | 1/25/2012 | Craig HVAC Expert |
| Q: How do I find the flame sensor? I want to clean it with steel wool, not sure which piece it is? ... A: I was unable to figure out what brand of furnace you have... I have never heard of "Brand" as a ... | ||
| AC dripping noise | 1/23/2012 | Jim Barnhart |
| Q: Yes, it is January, but this is Texas, and I'm running the A/C... Problem is that after the AC ... A: Fran, I'm not sure exactly what you have for heating and air conditioning? With refrigerated air ... | ||
| furnace humidifiers | 1/22/2012 | Jim Barnhart |
| Q: I always read recommended indoor humidity is 35-45%. Yet on the furnace humidifier, they tell you ... A: Gail, Any time your running something warm hot in the house the humidity is going to dry out. ... | ||
| Carrier heat pump replaced capacitor for $200. | 1/21/2012 | Joseph |
| Q: the dual start 35 capacitor cost $127.00 dollars I think it should have been around $30 dollars from ... A: brad, It would not be worth the companies time to come out for a $58.00 labor @$30.00 capacitor ... | ||
| SANYO Concealed duct Heat pump | 1/20/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: Is a Sanyo 36UHW72R suitable for mounting in an attic to heat and cool the upstairs level in a four ... A: Aidan, I am not sure what you mean by 4 square? I live in Portland Oregon and work for Colunbia ... | ||
| Synder General Comfortmaker | 1/19/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: I have a Synder General Comfortmaker furnace in my home. The ignitor is not working and I was quoted ... A: Allison, It is something you can do yourself. Breaker should be off and DO NOT TOUCH the carbide ... | ||
| eletric furnace | 1/19/2012 | Craig HVAC Expert |
| Q: my problem is that my heater works find it heat my house and the blower sound good,but when i switch ... A: I can not say without checking out the unit if the breaker or fan motor needs replaced, but the fact ... | ||
| Heating | 1/19/2012 | Jim Barnhart |
| Q: Which is more efficient? Setting the thermostat at a maintained temperature all the time or ... A: Kim, There are a lot of variables. If your talking about turning the thermostat down/off for 8/10 ... | ||
| Hot water thump | 1/19/2012 | J Cook |
| Q: When I turn on the hot water in a sink or shower, water comes out as expected but slower than usual ... A: I do not know by the information given the last time the system was opened, but it appears there is ... | ||
| Switch in a gas-fired boiler | 1/19/2012 | Eric Campion |
| Q: My natural gas boiler: Peerless Pinnacle MI-03-STDG-WPC-N I've been having an on-again/off-again ... A: Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, ... | ||
| Heat pump keeps cycling on and off | 1/19/2012 | john t. borgman |
| Q: I have a new R-410A split system heat pump (a few months old). It seemed fine during the summer ... A: Mike, At 53 degrees outside and 73 inside with R410a refrigerant (which is what you have) and the ... | ||
| Heil Heatpump Parts Installed | 1/19/2012 | Joseph |
| Q: I'm really sorry to bother you again but I've had no joy after installing new parts and I'm about to ... A: Ed, Simple to check the compressor borrow a set of gauges and hook up to it suction side and high ... | ||
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john t. borgman
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Experience
I was lucky enough to start in this field almost 30 years ago as an installer, for a company that installed the best duct systems I have ever seen, even to this day. The best ,as far as understanding the way air really flows through a duct system, from the return air to the very last supply register . They also had great pride and the duct work was put in, not only to last 50 years, but to look exceptional. Then as I started doing service work, I was again fortunate that I found a 3 year engineering class being put on be a man that was the educational director for the Entire united states for a society called " the Refrigeration Service Engineering Society " And for the next 3 years I schooled at night and practiced what I learned during the day, a great advantage over schooling and then trying to remember it years later.. Versed in duct design manual J heat gain/loss calculations.
Organizations
Refrigeration Service Engineer's Society
Publications
I have 2 inventions that have gone through the process and been recorded at the National Institute of Standards and Technology from start to finish and thus been invited to national innovation workshops by the dept. of Commerce and the dept. of Energy. They are waste heat recovery devices that N.I.S.T approved as valid and am currently looking for marketing partners to get this product into the hands of consumers and make a BIG difference in Energy savings for every Household and Eatery and take a big bite in the the peak hours power consumption that face our Utilities companies.
Education/Credentials
factory training in Lennox ,Rheem, Ruud ,Trane, Tempstar ,Carrier, Day&Night, Payne, Bryant, Coleman, Intertherm, York, Goodman, Ultra boilers, Unico, Mitsubishi,Sanyo, Taylor, Nicewonger, Navien. Associates degree in Refrigeration Engineering. Certified with Energy Department, Check-me Program, P.T.C.S (performance tested comfort systems ), have N.A.T.E. certifications in gas, a/c & heat pump.
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