| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| AC upgade | 8/28/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: I have a 23 year old house with the original ac system. I have been asking local ac companies on ...
A: Travis, A 3,5 ton inside and out takes a 3/4 & 3/8 so no proublem there. For an even bigger capacity ...
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| DUCT WORK REPLACEMENT | 8/28/2008 | J Cook |
Q: SAY I HAVE 6" SUPPLY METAL DUCT AND I WANT TO REPLACE IT WITH FLEX DUCT BECAUSE THE METAL DUCT IS ...
A: Prices vary by region. I would call an HVAC supply, or in some areas Home Depot sells flex duct and ...
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| compressor failures | 8/28/2008 | J Cook |
Q: I have a 4 ton inside/outside unit with gas heater that is about 15 years old. The compressor went ...
A: The question I would have the technician is why he did not replace this filter with the first ...
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| Furnace, AC and filters | 8/27/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Jim, I was wondering which furnace brand (Lennox, Carrier or Trane) to focus on and saw your ...
A: Rob, First the filter. I don't know where your furnace is installed and how difficult it is to ...
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| using a central air return in a 3000sqft ranch | 8/27/2008 | Craig HVAC Expert |
Q: I have currently a hvac system that is over 20 yrs old. The duct system is even older and most are ...
A: It is common for units to be hung in the attic. They work with the attic temp get into the ...
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| Air conditioning | 8/27/2008 | Howard Livingston |
Q: I have a two story home in FL my kids have moved out to school and we do not use the 2nd floor. I ...
A: If it's possible to shut down the upstairs I would. The heat load from upstairs moving down stairs ...
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| ac compressor out twice | 8/27/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: I have a 4 ton inside/outside unit with gas heater that is about 15 years old. The compressor went ...
A: Scott, Having a compressor go bad before it's time happens. Having a compressor go bad the day after ...
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| A/c | 8/27/2008 | Craig HVAC Expert |
Q: My drain pipe from the second floor is leaking water outside my home? What does that mean? The pipe ...
A: If the unit is hung in the attic, it is possible the main drain is plugged up, and the water you are ...
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| poor air flow | 8/27/2008 | Craig HVAC Expert |
Q: Similarly to the person before me, I am in a newer home 2yrs and having air flow problems with the ...
A: If the system was installed correctly, hopefully they installed dampers in the ducts in your ...
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| fridge won't freeze or cool | 8/27/2008 | Eric Campion |
Q: I have a Kenmore model 253.53612300 It will not freeze the freezer and the fridge is warm. I took ...
A: Is that big round thing running? If it is, the unit should be cooling. If Sears wants to charge ...
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| American Standard freedom 80 single stage - not sucking in air to cool it | 8/26/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Hey Jim, We had a power outage two nights ago and our air has not been right since. I turned the ...
A: Jacky, Sounds like your cooling coil inside is frozen/iced up? I have no Idea where your unit is ...
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| American Standard freedom 80 single stage - not sucking in air to cool it | 8/26/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Hey Jim, We had a power outage two nights ago and our air has not been right since. I turned the ...
A: Jacky, I don't understand the question? First I don't have a library where I can research an ...
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| American Standard Freedom 80 single stage - not sucking in air to cool it | 8/26/2008 | Craig HVAC Expert |
Q: Hey Craig, We had a power outage for about three hours 2 nights ago. I turned the power off on our ...
A: Is the cond unit running (outside unit)? If it is running do you see any ice forming anywhere? If ...
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| Home AC question | 8/26/2008 | Craig HVAC Expert |
Q: I have been in my house (central Texas) for 8 yrs. I have 2 units. One is for the upstairs and one ...
A: I would think in the great state of TX, a unit would last about 15 years with normal use. Granted, ...
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| Condensing unit will not shut off | 8/26/2008 | Bill Brainard |
Q: Good Morning, The problem that I have is as follows: I change out the transformer unit to my Trane ...
A: Put a meter on the lines that go out to the compressor. Does it have 24 volts. Since the contactor ...
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| Heat Pump Needs Replacing | 8/26/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: My heat pump needs replacing. I heard something vague about waiting until next year when models ...
A: Victor, Nothing new coming next year that you can't get now. refrigerant in 2010 will be of a ...
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| TXV | 8/26/2008 | Craig HVAC Expert |
Q: What are the types of problems I can expect if I have a TXV not operating correctly? This is what ...
A: I TXV can cause all sorts of problems. Hitting the txv will not fix any problems with it. The ...
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| air conditioning unit | 8/26/2008 | Craig HVAC Expert |
Q: I have a small 12,000 BTU air conditioner and recently I have noticed a huge build-up of ice,just ...
A: I do not work with window units, but there could be several reasons for your problem. Poor air flow ...
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| Frig issue | 8/26/2008 | Eric Campion |
Q: I have a Kenmore 106.51552101 by Coldspot fridge. Last nigh, I noticed the ice was getting soft and ...
A: A hot compressor means there is voltage present to the compressor. Unplug it and let it cool down. ...
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| evaporator coils | 8/26/2008 | J Cook |
Q: I have two carrier 5 ton units both airhndlers and gas furnaces are in the attic. i've had 2 techs ...
A: If the coils are A coils, meaning they would resemble the letter A if stood up correctly, the air ...
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| Whirlpool ed25uexhw01 | 8/26/2008 | Eric Campion |
Q: The refrigerator sounds like the motor is running, the lights are on, but it stopped cooling. We ...
A: Did you replace the start device with the exact one called for? If the compressor is hot and you ...
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| Blower fan squeeking? | 8/26/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: I have an older unit. Forced hot air/AC. We KNOW it will need replacing soon. We recently had it ...
A: Eric, I can't see your blower assembly but the most likely scenario is that the motor pulley is a 3" ...
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| AC: Repair or Replace | 8/26/2008 | J Cook |
Q: I just had an estimate on some repairs to my Trane upstairs heat pump which is out of warranty and ...
A: If the only repair needed was the heater, I would say repair it, but with the leaking coil, I would ...
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| Blower fan squeeking? | 8/26/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: I have an older unit. Forced hot air/AC. We KNOW it will need replacing soon. We recently had it ...
A: Eric, You never did describe what it is that your having a problem with? Are you talking about a gas ...
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| central heat /air | 8/25/2008 | Craig HVAC Expert |
Q: "This morning I noticed that even though our central heat/ac was switched to ac and had been working ...
A: If the unit should have been off, it is possible the compressor contactor is stuck in, keeping the ...
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| Ac drain pan in Condo | 8/25/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Here we go. I thank you in advance. So I live in a condo and came home yesterday to the ac off. Went ...
A: Justin, I still don't know what your condensate removal set up is? Everybody doesn't have the same ...
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| AC outside unit not working | 8/25/2008 | Bill Brainard |
Q: While out of country for a little bit my central air quit working for my family. When I checked it ...
A: It does sound like a compressor. I would get a quote for a compressor replacement. That will be $700 ...
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| A/C Unit Replacement | 8/25/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Jim, My 10 year old bryant 3 1/2 ton A/c units compressor has just quit on me. I am being informed ...
A: Roy, Your not telling me what you've got? If you have a split system the outside unit is a ...
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| GAS HOT WATER HEATER AND GAS FURNACE | 8/25/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: FIRE MARSHALL SAID THAT I NEED A SEDIMENT TRAP OR DRIP LEG INSTALLED ON MY HOT WATER HEATER AND ...
A: Glenda, Check this web site-http://www.contractorssolutions.com/Information/WaterHeaters.htm The ...
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| Ac drain pan in Condo | 8/25/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Here we go. I thank you in advance. So I live in a condo and came home yesterday to the ac off. Went ...
A: Justin, I'm not sure what your set up is? Everybody.installers don't due things the same way. Your ...
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| fan not working | 8/25/2008 | J Cook |
Q: Our air cond/heating unit wasn't keeping up. So I went to look at it after resetting all breakers ...
A: The most likely problem is the capacitor. It looks like a small can, usually either silver or gray ...
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| Air Handler fan not turning on.... | 8/24/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: With the thermostat on "cool" our condenser "TRANE" turns on outside and the fan blows cool air. ...
A: Emanuele, Is there electric power from the electric service source to the air handler? Is there ...
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| Intertherm outside part of central A/C unit | 8/24/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Outside unit of A/C has been squealing for about a month (seems like fan). Prior to that wire to ...
A: Pam, I don't know which type of unit you have? I don't know where the unit is hot to the touch? I ...
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| Air handler condensation | 8/24/2008 | J Cook |
Q: We have a unit that is about 10 years old. Recently we were having bad drain pan overflow. Called in ...
A: Condensation is caused by lack of insulation. The actual cabinet is so cool the garage air is ...
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| appropriate duct for a 4500 cfm Mastercool. | 8/24/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: I'd like to put a side discharge 3/4 horse Mastercool on a pad on the side of my house and run ...
A: Alex, I have no idea what your doing exactly but then if your question is simply what type material ...
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| Ultra V Tech 80 low air flow / no cold air | 8/24/2008 | J Cook |
Q: Two days ago my AC stopped blowing cold air through the house and the air flow has lowered in some ...
A: The outdoor unit is on a different circuit than the indoor unit, so you can have a fan but no cool ...
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| Pulsing duct systen | 8/23/2008 | J Cook |
Q: " I recently purchased a new home in FTW TX. Upon moving into the home in January I could get great ...
A: You are much smarter than you repair person. You are exactly correct and it appears there is either ...
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| renew my epa card | 8/23/2008 | Eric Campion |
Q: Ineed to renew my EPA card what do I need to do?
A: I would contact them. Most are for life..... If you need further assistance, feel free to email us ...
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| Condensate waste from air conditioning unit | 8/23/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Our house was built in 2003 (finished in Oct.). We have two York Split System air conditioners. ...
A: Susan, I have no idea what goes on in El Paso? If your not satisfied with the discharge situation ...
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| Duct Capping | 8/23/2008 | Jim Barnhart |
Q: Is "taping off" the end of a duct considered a proper way to cap a duct? A company(not the original ...
A: Kirstin, The picture is difficult for me to see what really was or is? It look's like a "T" or a "Y" ...
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