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| Temperature Differential | 11/28/2009 | john t. borgman |
Q: A technician tells me that my AC is not cooling properly at 25.7 degrees "temperature differential." ...
A: John, It depends on a lot of factors, but if you have duct work that is correct in static ...
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| goodman central heat/ac | 11/27/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: 2 1/2 ton unit fuse was blown/inside unit,I replaced. the emg. heating coils are staying on ...
A: Greg, The inside air handler is on a 110/120 circuit that is protected by breaker in the main house ...
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| Propane xe90 won't ignite | 11/27/2009 | john t. borgman |
Q: My propane furnace won't light. The vent blower works, the igniter heats up, the gas starts to enter ...
A: Shawn, Just happened to be on line and saw your question come in. I am assuming you are referring ...
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| Residential A/C Operation Guideline | 11/27/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: What are the guidelines verses any myths regarding what temperature NOT to startup a residential ...
A: David Cold weather has never been a concern of mine as far as starting up an outside AC unit. There ...
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| Furnace humidifer | 11/26/2009 | Norval Trimborn |
Q: We had a gas furnace installed awhile ago and the existing (but older) drum humidifier was not wired ...
A: One side of the transformer primary would go to the terminal labeled HUM and the other side of the ...
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| openstair case in older home/gas $ in winter | 11/26/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: In older home, open staircase. 3 bdrm up, use only 1. What is best - leave vents open in 2 unused ...
A: Grace, If the downstairs has a heated space above it then there is no heat loss at the downstairs ...
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| Sears Kenmore Series 70 Gas Dryer | 11/26/2009 | Mike Reavis |
Q: My dryer doesn't heat. The ignitor never engages so I realize that it's probably the value that ...
A: This is way out of my area of expertise, however, I did change an ignitor once. I seem to remember ...
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| Vented or Ventless Fireplace Logs | 11/26/2009 | john t. borgman |
Q: We have a electric furnace to heat our home. We also have a fireplace with a metal tube chimney. ...
A: Sandy, Stay away from any vent less gas products. Not safe. Read the instructions carefully and ...
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| Vented or Ventless Fireplace Logs | 11/26/2009 | kdgrayson@gmail.com |
Q: We have a electric furnace to heat our home. We also have a fireplace with a metal tube chimney. ...
A: i would definately use a vented unit if you enjoy living or not having severe headaches or cardiac s ...
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| Rheem Heater | 11/26/2009 | john t. borgman |
Q: I have a Rheem model RGDD-06NC-ER furnace. About a year ago I replaced the ignition module (S8910U) ...
A: Brent, A couple things there Brent. The first thing you do is turn the blower on at the ...
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| hvac | 11/26/2009 | john t. borgman |
Q: I recently purchased a older story and a half home with basement. The HVAC equipment is in the ...
A: Landon, It is impossible to see without being there! Call a couple local contractors ( hvac ) and ...
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| Bathroom fan | 11/26/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: The winters here (Winnipeg,Canada)are brutal and long.I am getting my bathroom's outside facing wall ...
A: Michael, There are bathroom fans and there are bathroom fans, same thing applies to wall's and ...
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| Refrigerator & Freezer Get to Warm During Defrost Cycle | 11/25/2009 | Eric Campion |
Q: I have a GE PFS22MISBBB French door with bottom freezer refrigerator. Recently the control board ...
A: Next time this happens, check the fan motor in the freezer sectiona nd see if it is running slowly. ...
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| Duct size | 11/25/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Jim, I have a simple problem I can't seem to get a clear answer on. My son's bedroom, farthest from ...
A: Mark, I don't think I can do any good? I can't see what's what and new things keep emerging. The ...
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| Furnace humidifer | 11/25/2009 | Norval Trimborn |
Q: We had a gas furnace installed awhile ago and the existing (but older) drum humidifier was not wired ...
A: Most newer furnace circuit boards have a terminal(s) labeled "hum" that supplies either 24v or 120v ...
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| Duct size | 11/25/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Jim, I have a simple problem I can't seem to get a clear answer on. My son's bedroom, farthest from ...
A: Mark, OK I have a pretty good picture of what your system is. You have a main duct trunk line is ...
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| delayed ignition | 11/25/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: i have a 20 yr old gas furnace with a stand alone pilot and when it starts it make a loud poof ...
A: Ron, The pilot may not be positioned close enough to the burner gas coming out? The channel that ...
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| Transformer keep burning up | 11/25/2009 | Eric Campion |
Q: I recently noticed my heat would not come on. Being an electrician, I tested everything and found ...
A: Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, ...
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| Weil McLain EG boiler | 11/25/2009 | Joe |
Q: Finally got my transformer. A 50 VA unit with circuit breaker Honeywell AT150F1022. Connected it ...
A: Raj, Couple things your dealing with ac current meaning alternating current so it does not matter ...
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| Feasability of heat pump | 11/25/2009 | john t. borgman |
Q: I have a two story house 30W x 40L with a full basement. Attached to the house I have a second ...
A: Robert, Over the years I have " dreamed " about even putting the coil IN the duct work. But ...
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| Kenmore washer oil leak | 11/25/2009 | Eric Campion |
Q: I recently moved my Kenmore 600 series washer (1 1/2 years old) to another location and found a 12" ...
A: The model number you have submitted to us is incomplete or not correct for your unit. In order for ...
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| Branch Ducts | 11/25/2009 | Fred Weldin |
Q: What are Saddle T's used for? Can they be placed on a branch duct to run to another register? What ...
A: Tim: Saddle tees are used to connect one duct to another. You can expect about a third of the ...
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| Furnace and gas fumes | 11/25/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: My mother lives in a small 12x76(??) mobile home built in the 70's. The furnace is in the narrow ...
A: Barbara, Your right it is crazy unless the furnace vent pipe gets stopped up or the furnace can't ...
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| Forced Air Furnace | 11/25/2009 | john t. borgman |
Q: Subject: Forced Air furnaceHi, I was told my forced air furnace needed a new electric starter. ...
A: Susan, I dont know what you mean by a starter, never heard of one on a furnace. You could have a ...
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| Drain Water/Effluent From Gas Furnace Vent | 11/24/2009 | Fred Weldin |
Q: The vent from my high effiency furnace is directly over my concrete side walk. The moisture appears ...
A: G: There is acid in the combustion products, and it sounds like a Code violation; if it's in ...
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| American Standard Freedom 80 | 11/24/2009 | john t. borgman |
Q: Just had my gas service turned on, but my furnace refuses to start. I have a White-Rogers ...
A: Ray, Are you talking about the blower or the inducer fan motor? On the white rodgers control ...
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| AC WHISTLING!!!! | 11/24/2009 | Joe |
Q: Just changed my filter last week because it was whistling a little bit. Now, its whistling so loud i ...
A: Heather, make sure all your supply and your return air grille is not blocked .make sure all your ...
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| Forced Air furnace | 11/24/2009 | Joe |
Q: I was told my forced air furnace needed a new electric starter. Now, after replacing the starter, ...
A: Susan, I don't know what an electric starter is?? maybe a spark ignition that lights a pilot then ...
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| ruud gas heater cuts out | 11/24/2009 | john t. borgman |
Q: I have a Ruud Silhouette II model UGPH-15EARJR , about 7 yrs old...running on propane , ...
A: dave, It could be those things or others. Does the blower come on? does it stay on? It is most ...
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| trane XR12 | 11/24/2009 | Norval Trimborn |
Q: My unit is drawing power and buzzing loudly although I have shut it off at the breaker. When I power ...
A: The outdoor unit gets control voltage from the indoor unit to power the coil of the contactor ...
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| Furnace does not come on always/consistently | 11/24/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: I have a Rheem Furnace (Model # RGDG-12EARJR). I beleive the furnace is about 16 years old. Last two ...
A: Sundra, Furnace makes and model numbers don't do anything for describing the furnace or it's ...
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| refrigerator | 11/24/2009 | kdgrayson@gmail.com |
Q: My refrigerator quit getting cold at all,but it still freezes ice in the freezer,what could cause ...
A: If the freezer works, the only problem irs the settings, take it off colder freezer, that setting ...
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| sqealing sound | 11/24/2009 | Mike Reavis |
Q: I have a out door heatpump for air and heat with the blower inside,its only about 4 years old,im ...
A: I would say yes. Additionally, see if you can find someone who installs your brand of unit, or ...
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| Duct size | 11/24/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Jim, I have a simple problem I can't seem to get a clear answer on. My son's bedroom, farthest from ...
A: Mark, I have no Idea what the ducting for your furnace is? You mention sizes and things like "The ...
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| heater not working | 11/24/2009 | kdgrayson@gmail.com |
Q: "I have an Inter-city NCC5100BHB1 central HVAC unit. I have been able to get it to come on a few ...
A: it may have a flame sensor or not, if it does, it sits in the pilot assembly, if no flame sensor ...
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| gas dryer firing problem | 11/24/2009 | Eric Campion |
Q: Eric, I own a gas dryer, Whirlpool Model No. LG7801XKW0. A few weeks ago, the gas began to fire only ...
A: Replace the dual safety valve coils and you will be fine. Part number is DRYER SAFETY COILS and ...
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| Trane XE90 furnace | 11/24/2009 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: My sister bought the house about year ago, last week she toll me The circulation blower does not ...
A: Hai Le, It sounds like the blower relay is faulty? I don't have a manual either on your sisters ...
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| ruud gas furnace | 11/24/2009 | Mike Reavis |
Q: My ruud gas furnace goes out almost immediatly after ignition. Fan keeps going but no flame. Blows ...
A: Do you have a powerful shop vac? I see no problem with using a snake if you need to. The furnace ...
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| Summer switch - furnace fan. | 11/24/2009 | Howard Livingston |
Q: We had a new gas furnace installed a few months back and the installer added a "summer switch" to ...
A: About 35 years ago a Summer fan switch was standard on a furnce. Not any more. All you need to do is ...
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| Humidifier connection | 11/24/2009 | Eric Campion |
Q: We had a gas furnace installed awhile ago and the existing (but older) drum humidifier was not wired ...
A: Unfortunately our expertise is with Major Home Appliances only. This would include washers, dryers, ...
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