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| Subject | Date Asked |
| GE heat pump | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a ge weathertron heat pump , split unit think shc202-00-pfv might be model number. Air doesnt ... A: 20 years old, change the system. Anything over 12 years should be maintained annually, and yours is ... | |
| HVAC unit in attic | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: We are investigating over 55 homes in South Jersey. We are looking at one floor, no basement, no ... A: When given a choice of where to put an A/C unit, I try to avoid attics as the location. It is more ... | |
| Heat Pump w/broken compresser | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old Rheem 10 Seer split system heat pump Model# RPKA-025JAZ and have been told by ... A: A compressor runs anywhere from $400 to $900. My best guess at the actual cost would be about $600. ... | |
| new heat pump system | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of putting in a new heat pump system. I have a 1400 sq foot house. I've had ... A: I will not recommend Frigidaire because of all the callback I have seen on them under 5 years from ... | |
| replace or repair hvac unit | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: We got an estimate today to repair 12 year old Bryant 2.0 ton unit.653.00 for condenser fan motor, ... A: First of all, that is a very high price for a condensing fan motor. I am assuming that this is a ... | |
| Air only blowing out of some vents | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: At our house we have central air. Our 3 bedrooms blow out some but probably not as good as they ... A: Here in Florida, we have the option of calling our power provider (Florida Power and Light)to check ... | |
| Refrigerent lines | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Frank, It's time to replace my 22 year old Bryant 2 ton heat pump system for the second floor of my ... A: Very good question. I personally have always changed refrigerant lines when switching over to 410-A ... | |
| deck around a/c unit | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: We are wanting to build a deck in the backyard and the best location would be around the a/c unit. ... A: I suggest you have the outside unit moved before building the deck.. You should ideally have NOTHING ... | |
| A/C Liquid Line Temperature | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: We have a whole house A/C unit in the attic, and I'm adding a second layer of insulation on top of ... A: Why not do what we in the business do and raise the lineset and mount it to a beam so it clears the ... | |
| RHEEM heat pump compressor won't fully engage | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm buying a house with a 10 SEER RHEEM heat pump system. The heat pump it self was manufactured in ... A: If you had a technician say your compressor is locked, then the compressor is shot. You can have ... | |
| Location of Heat Pump | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: We're in the process of building a new home, and have a question concerning the location of our ... A: That is a very valid concern, and I commend you on checking this out before doing the work. Most ... | |
| rheem ac and electric unit | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: our heat blows good through the vents, but when we use the ac, it barely blows out the vents. is ... A: Sounds like you have a variable-speed motor. Check the dipswitches, and set to high on cooling ... | |
| how close to hvac vent can furniture be placed | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: We purchased new furniture and the sofa now blocks the wall vent if we place it against the wall. ... A: There should be a clear line of airflow coming from the vent, uninhibited in a straight line. It ... | |
| evacuation of refrigerant home a/c | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm an x a/c man from my younger days. I have an evacuation question please: I'm going to evacuate 4 ... A: I will be honest, I evacuate through both sides. Never really thought about why, I was just taught ... | |
| a/c unit and fan won't turn on | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: When I got home yesterday and turned my a/c unit down, it came on briefly but then turned off. I ... A: Your inside unit may have a float switch that is not letting anything come on. SOMEwhere, if ... | |
| Whistling Noise | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: Just moved into a new house (for us) and when the compressor kicks in there is a loud whistling ... A: I have never seen a thermostat that doesn't have a fan setting. I have seen several Trane valves go ... | |
| Whistling Noise | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: Just moved into a new house (for us) and when the compressor kicks in there is a loud whistling ... A: One of two things most likely...Either he is right and the expansion valve is crummy, or it is the ... | |
| Air Conditioner - air not cold enough | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Kenmore SoftSound Air Conditioner on the side of my house. I am unable to get cold enough ... A: Either your compressor outside isn't running, or you are low on freon. One could cause the other. ... | |
| Air Conditioner - air not cold enough | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Kenmore SoftSound Air Conditioner on the side of my house. I am unable to get cold enough ... A: Could be several things. Not much you can do to diagnose it yourself though without a meter and ... | |
| AIR HANDLER | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: Recently had new unit and handler installed. Noticed water coming from bottom of handler in garage. ... A: Every unit needs a filter, I would put in a white pleated one and not the cheap blue one. If the ... | |
| Rusty Leaky Evaporator Coils | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: We live in Southwest Florida and have a 6 year-old 3 Ton Split Rheem 11 SEER, which is currently out ... A: Not certain without seeing the unit, but leaks do occur in units and most times it is in the coil. ... | |
| a/c | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: why want my a/c take refrigerant?we had a repairman out today and he left scratching his head. He ... A: More than refrigerant levels determine why a unit ices up. Dirty coil, dirty filter, too many ... | |
| Corroded coils | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: An HVAC technician just left after inspecting my upstairs unit, Carrier 38YCC, which is a little ... A: I don't have any idea why he would switch the upstairs into the lines for the downstairs, unless ... | |
| Charges related to repairing AC | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I need to have my AC replaced because it no longer cools properly. I'm told it would have to be ... A: If you install a new unit, the contractor that puts it in is responsible for removal and disposal of ... | |
| New AC for Miami Beach house | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I am buying a 2570 sq ft single story ranch in Miami Beach. The evaporator is 4 yrs old and 5 tn ... A: Some great questions. I am not certain that putting in two systems will be smart. Do you really ... | |
| Questions about new A/C unit | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 11-year old AC system (York 12 SEER, 2 units -- 1 up 1 down), and both evaporator coils ... A: Good questions. 1-The old furnace has an old blower, and I really would try to get the ENTIRE ... | |
| Replacing our central A/C | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: We need to replace our central A/C which began leaking last summer. The salesmen tell me I need ... A: If you need a 5-ton, get a 5-ton. A 4 will not cool your home cheaply, regardless of the Seer ... | |
| air conditioner | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm having problems wit my air conditioner not turning off due to the thermostat never reaaching ... A: Okay...If a new unit was installed within a year, it is under warranty. If it is a coil, it should ... | |
| heat pump purchase | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me the difference between a Trane Heat Pump Split System and an American Standard Heat ... A: Both units are made by the same company, the only real differences are the Trane sticker on one of ... | |
| HVAC System | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I am starting on a new home construction and I just got a quote on a heating/air conditioner system. ... A: Look into a Rheem or Ruud unit. They are cheaper than Trane and American Standard, and the price ... | |
| HVAC System | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I am starting on a new home construction and I just got a quote on a heating/air conditioner system. ... A: You have a lot of info there, but I will need a little more to properly answer your question. Is ... | |
| New Heat Pump | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I am replacing a 20 year old two ton split system heat pump. The area handler will be in the attic. ... A: The blower they use is not as high-tech as the Trane or Rheem ones. I have replaced a lot of faulty ... | |
| New Heat Pump | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I am replacing a 20 year old two ton split system heat pump. The area handler will be in the attic. ... A: For 410A he is right about the lines. The additional returns would help your efficiency, but I ... | |
| Replacing HVAC | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm considering replacing my 21 year old HVAC system (Carrier) with a Goodman 2 1/2 TON Heat Pump, ... A: That is a very good price. His numbers are about where they should be, but that is NOT a family ... | |
| AC not cooling, but running all the time | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My AC, I think, is as old as my house - 20 years. A few days ago I noticed that the AC was running ... A: Look on the paperwork of the guy that was there, and note the pressures he should have measured and ... | |
| Leaky ceiling vents | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My mothers ceiling vents leak whether she is using the air or heat. We had someone come out and ... A: You already know...lol More insulation around the ductwork runs in the problem rooms will give you ... | |
| Replace Condenser unit | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My house is 29 years old. We have original HVAC system, the A/C unit is Lennox 5ton and the Furnace ... A: The furnace is the blower assembly and heater...Is it electric by the way? Anyway, yes, I would do ... | |
| 4 Estimates, 5 Answers | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My 23 yr old air handler quit last summer, and I've decided I probably really need to get it fixed. ... A: Well, you will need new lines for sure if they are improperly sized for your new unit. I would ... | |
| Replace Condenser unit | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My house is 29 years old. We have original HVAC system, the A/C unit is Lennox 5ton and the Furnace ... A: You can try, depends on how good you are with wiring and reading directions. If done wrong, you can ... | |
| Air Conditioner | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I turned the entire Breaker box off to change a fuse for a light. Now my air conditioner runs but ... A: You may have tripped a fuse in the unit. Best to call a contractor to make certain. Also, NOTHING ... | |
| heat pumps | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: IN YOUR OPINION, WHICH IS BETTER--- YORK OR TRANE? WE HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE-- BUT NOT A CHOICE OF ... A: Trane is the best out there, no question. Remember all units take some time running before doing ... | |
| R22 leak | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a York 4T compressor (10 SEER) and air handler (gas furnace)in my mid-Atlantic home that are ... A: First of all, several things besides corrosion can cause a leak. Simple age can do it. If the leak ... | |
| Thermostat or Scam? | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I just had my newly hired HVAC contractor come out to my office for my first quarterly maintenance ... A: I would certainly look for another contractor. A large company is probably the way to go, being a ... | |
| A/C unit | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Coleman Evcon A/C unit...3 ton 10 seer package for a mobile home. The A/C unit seems to be ... A: No problem. If you are handy with a meter and can read a schematic, you can change the part ... | |
| A/C unit | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Coleman Evcon A/C unit...3 ton 10 seer package for a mobile home. The A/C unit seems to be ... A: When I say hotwired, that means either it never had a relay, unlikely, or the relay is shorted, ... | |
| No Cold Air | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: This unit was bought June 07 - under warranty - Goodman, 13 sear, 4 ton. Three days ago the cold ... A: Compressor. Lucky for you, it WILL be under warranty for the part if that's what is wrong with it. ... | |
| A/C unit | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Coleman Evcon A/C unit...3 ton 10 seer package for a mobile home. The A/C unit seems to be ... A: Might be a timedelay on that fan. So with the thermostat set to off for more than 5 minutes, it ... | |
| Thermostat or Scam? | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I just had my newly hired HVAC contractor come out to my office for my first quarterly maintenance ... A: Well, I have never heard of a unit running in reverse. If it was, then it wouldn't have been ... | |
| Grass in Air Conditioner Outside | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: We have a 4 yr old frigidaire air conditioner and heating system (it is a split system). Our air ... A: Shut down power to the unit outside, there should eb a disconnect with wires going to it. Then take ... | |
| furnace fan motor runs continously but slowly | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a GE gas fired warm air furnace and my fan motor runs continously but at a lower speed than ... A: I don't work on gas, but this is an electrical issue. Obviously, you have a variable speed motor. ... | |
| Finding an honest HVAC contractor | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: Frank, My husband an I must have sucker written all over us and/or we are poor judges of character. ... A: IT sounds like you are right in thinking you are being taken advantage of. There are a lot off ... | |
| Air conditioning | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: When I turn my thermostat on the unit turns on and blows cool air for a couple of minutes and then ... A: Okay...It sounds like an electrical issue. You will have to get a technician out there because I ... | |
| Central ac replacement | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: We have a 17 year old Rheem condenser and a 7 year old Tappen air handler. With the rebates from ... A: Hm. Good question, and I am happy to answer it and help you. It makes sense to shop around for a ... | |
| 12 seer vs. 21 seer | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I live in the mid-Atlantic. My house is 6 years old. I have 2 zone heat and A/C. The A/C units are ... A: Put it this way...Whatever savings you might reap from the rebates, they will not offset the ... | |
| Water damage to AC | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: A new furnace was installed in July 2006. In November 2007 the roof leaked in the furnace closet and ... A: Of course. Water causes corrosion on the metal parts, and CANNOT be good for the windings in the ... | |
| central air conditioning keeps freezing | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: help. my central air keeps freezing! the unit outside will continue to run when the air kicks off ... A: You either have dirty filters, dirty coils, or are low on refrigerant. You need to call a ... | |
| blower won't turn off | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a Carrier Air Conditioner and after the system reaches the set point on the thermostat, the ... A: Either the fan motor is running on a time delay keeping it on for about 5 min extra, or there is a ... | |
| blowing transformers | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: have electric furance with a/c unit runs fine in heat mode. when i switch to cool it blows ... A: You obviously have either a short somewhere or a jump from line 1 to line 2. Is there some reason ... | |
| a/c compressor | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Why is my compressor only running outside when my tstat is in "on" position? It won't run in ... A: Compressor? Condensor? Air handler fan? What EXACTLY is running when it is in the on position on ... | |
| HVAC Problems near Ocean | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a beach house in NC that was built in 2003. We have continuing problems with the HVAC not ... A: So install 12-SEER or 13-SEER NON-VARIABLE SPEED units. Rheem makes them. Make certain that it is ... | |
| AC Trips Breaker | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a carrier model# 38EZG042300. Its under limited warranty. I had a problem with the ac not ... A: Sounds like the compressor is shorted to ground. SOMETHING is, which is causing the breaker to trip ... | |
| A/c heat pump | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I had frost appearing on outline from heat pump to where te line enters the house, the line waas dry ... A: Probably low on freon, charged improperly. Call a technician to service your unit. Might be fan ... | |
| Water condensation | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a rather old (18 years) split AC unit. Lately, I notice that water has been sipping out of ... A: Check the insulation on the pipe in the ceiling on the BIG pipe. IF it is torn and leaking from ... | |
| what the functiones of the two copper pipes | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have central A/C unit, and noticed that there are two copper pipes out of my A/C furnace, one is ... A: The little pipe should NOT be cold...It should be warmer than room temperature, so there is probably ... | |
| Outside Air Condenser or Fan | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: When the air temp in the house reaches the desired temp and shuts off... the outside unit fan or ... A: It might have a timedelay on the outdoor unit. Give it up to 5 minutes or so. If the outdoor fan ... | |
| A/c coolant line is blocked | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: We had a tech out here this morning and he told us that our coolant line is blocked. The compressor ... A: Well without the pressures I don't have any idea if your coils are restricted unless I take what the ... | |
| Limited Space for High Efficiency Condenser | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find an entire central air system that will qualify for the fed tax credit (i.e., 16 ... A: You can get away with the 19I in there, but go ahead with a Rheem model if you really want. I am ... | |
| A/c coolant line is blocked | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: We had a tech out here this morning and he told us that our coolant line is blocked. The compressor ... A: He mist mean a restriction. Something causing a blockage in your line. It happens sometimes, but ... | |
| Rheem A/C HPC Reset switch... | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: What is the High Pressure Control reset button for on the outside unit and what causes it to need to ... A: ..Which means the pressure was too high, and it triggered the switch. Freon pressures might be off, ... | |
| Limited Space for High Efficiency Condenser | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find an entire central air system that will qualify for the fed tax credit (i.e., 16 ... A: Ambitious undertaking. The problem is that the coil on a 3-ton high-SEER unit will be too large to ... | |
| AUXILIARY CONDENSATE OVERFLOW SAFETY SWITCH | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: We have a Goodman Model A24-08 heat pump installed in the attic and recently the primary condensate ... A: But a SAF-T-SWITCH model SS-1. The Little Giant has too many issues that go wrong with it. The SS1 ... | |
| AC/Heat pump Repair Proposal | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a tech come out for maintenance on my 9 year old AC/Heat pump unit. He found 3 ... A: The contact points on the contactor start wearing out about 6 years into a new install, so that is ... | |
| hallowell/compressor noise | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: our 1 yr old 4 ton Acadia/Hallowell Heat Pump didn't not work well for heating and then failed to ... A: Honestly sounds like there may be air in the lines. What are the pressures? Maybe it's just low on ... | |
| Lennox AC Model 1ZACB36-4P 12ACB series unit 1997 | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Everything seems to work but no cold air. A check showed the coolant at zero. Serviceperson said ... A: Because at some point, your 12 year old compressor will be running on low refrigerant and slowly ... | |
| Lennox AC Model 1ZACB36-4P 12ACB series unit 1997 | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Everything seems to work but no cold air. A check showed the coolant at zero. Serviceperson said ... A: Unit is 12 years old. Is the leak in the indoor coil or outdoor? If outside, the compressor will ... | |
| Leak check | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My guy is saying he used electronic device to check for leaks. Other guy is quoting me a dye test. ... A: Electronic ones will find a leak over a certain size if the guy calibrates and uses it ... | |
| Residential heat pump split system installation in Middletown, Ohio | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: If you were to install a HVAC system in your home, would you go with R22 or R410 refrigerant? I ... A: VERY good question, intelligent reasoning. I prefer 22 myself, but the main factor in your case is ... | |
| Central Air Conditioning Question | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I live in a home in AZ I bought brand new 3.5 years ago. First time I noticed that my AC (for ground ... A: I use both, but the dye is not necessary unless it is in a coil. Now if the coil is ... | |
| Central Air Conditioning Question | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I live in a home in AZ I bought brand new 3.5 years ago. First time I noticed that my AC (for ground ... A: First off, don't use this guy if he didn't know that the white liquid was freon. That is beyond a ... | |
| high head presure on heat pump unit | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a heat pump unit that is exposed to the sun from mid morning until late afternoon. In the ... A: Maybe he's right, but you might also have air in the lines which is tripping the compressor as well. ... | |
| new a/c | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I want to get a new wall a/c unit. The old one is a 230 13.0 amp (so says my handyman). I don't ... A: Okay...Here's the basic thing to do. get whatever unit you want that will fit, regardless of what ... | |
| new a/c | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I want to get a new wall a/c unit. The old one is a 230 13.0 amp (so says my handyman). I don't ... A: Wall unit. Is that a window box, a minisplit, or a Bard package unit? Have to be a bit more ... | |
| Rheem XI Classic - Split System | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: We have been told there is a leak in the indoor coil. We have a home warranty and are told they will ... A: I'd find a contractor that can do the whole job for a good number, opt out, and have them pay you ... | |
| heating a basement | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: should I or should I not heat my basement. It is not used for any purpose other then some storage ... A: I wouldn't waste the expense, no. If it isn't living space, don't bother. Size of house only ... | |
| heating a basement | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 1 large room in my basement that is 54 x 25. I was wondering would it be ok to tap 6-6" ducts ... A: Will definitely affect the heating and cooling. Unit is sized for a certain square footage, as well ... | |
| HEAT PUMPS | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I live in Southwest Florida (Ft. Myers) and planning to put in a new AC/Htg. system. I would ... A: First off, it's a 19 I (letter 'eye') lol It is a pricey unit, but it does have everything you ... | |
| HEAT PUMPS | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I live in Southwest Florida (Ft. Myers) and planning to put in a new AC/Htg. system. I would ... A: Good info you gave me. Price this specific unit out...Trane 19I unit. That is the Lexus of the a/c ... | |
| HEAT PUMPS | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I live in Southwest Florida (Ft. Myers) and planning to put in a new AC/Htg. system. I would ... A: I would go with the electric strip because that price difference for the additional savings you get ... | |
| New Heat pump/Wierd Pressure | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased a new 4ton heatpump and new matching indoor A coil.I had a newly expierienced ... A: I*nit tonnage is missized for your home, air in the freon lines due to the guy not pulling a proper ... | |
| FURANCE BLOWER | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: THE FURNACE BLOWER CONTINUOS TO RUN WITH THERMOSTAT OFF? A: It might have a time delay on break connection, which means it runs for up to 5 minutes after you ... | |
| AC or Heat Pump | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Could you identify this unit for me? Is it just an AC or a heat pump with heat? MFG # NPAHC36AK01 ... A: I sort of need to know more than a model number...lol It SOUNDS like a York or Coleman, obviously a ... | |
| Possible leak in HVAC sytem | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Frank, first of all, thank you very much for what you do! This is my first visit to this site. i ... A: It is either in the inside coil, the outside coil, or in the lines. Call the company, make it clear ... | |
| Sequencers | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: Came across an air handler with 3 sequencers. All the wires were pulled off the sequencers. Is there ... A: The inside of the air handler panel does 90% of the time. If there is no wiring diagram and you ... | |
| Heat Pump Locking out in High Pressure | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Got a 5 ton Ruud UPNL-060-JAZ. It keeps kicking out in High pressure. Ref. levels are fine and TXV ... A: Hm. High pressure switch shuts unit down when the freon pressure is high...But you said pressures ... | |
| warranty repair/cleaning | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: We just had roof ac repair done under our home warranty. Unit is bout 12 years old and tech said he ... A: The disconnect outside is where you get poewr from. It can be a breaker, or a pullout disconnect ... | |
| warranty repair/cleaning | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: We just had roof ac repair done under our home warranty. Unit is bout 12 years old and tech said he ... A: He did not change the condensor, because that is the entire outside unit. The capacitor yes. Pop ... | |
| Bryant heat pump air-handler issue | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon Frank and thanks for the time. I have a high efficiency Bryant unit that is about 5 ... A: Could be several reasons. First thought would be that the number of filters is causing the fan to ... | |
| Carrier Air Handler Sweating | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Frank, Thanks for the recommendations in regards to an inspection. I'm in the Sarasota area so I ... A: I am going to guess that she has a variable speed fan motor in the air handler, and it is set too ... | |
| A/C inspection: New house | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I am going to purchase a new house (a few years old) soon and was wondering if I should get a ... A: Check the age of the unit, the coils, the pressures obviously, amp draws, and you may want to check ... | |
| repair or replace? | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have the original inside air handler unit (1972) and a RHEEM 3 ton compressor that is 18 yrs. old ... A: Over 15 years, replace. That's standard. If you are trying to make a unit work more than that ... | |
| difference in temperatures | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: What do you think temp differences will be in a well insulated home such as if it is 110 degrees ... A: Let's work backwards. The coldest the suction line pipe can get without icing up is 33 degrees, ... | |
| Different brand air handler and compressor | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: My air handler is a Comfortmaker, 15 y/o, model BYMBO24/030G (electric heat), and compressor on the ... A: I can quote out a system for you, but I do need to know what exactly you are looking to have ... | |
| Different brand air handler and compressor | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: My air handler is a Comfortmaker, 15 y/o, model BYMBO24/030G (electric heat), and compressor on the ... A: That makes little sense, unless a comfortmaker is the only brand that will fit in the closet and ... | |
| Trane Heat Pump Fan | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Our Trane HP 4TWB3 fan runs continuously. Last week we had the crankcase heater replaced (system is ... A: Sounds like the condensing fan motor is always engaged. There may be wither a short jumping across ... | |
| insurance and heating/air units | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I am looking into installing a new heating/air unit for my house, we have a heat pump. Someone told ... A: I have never heard of that before. Might be true, but it would have to be extenuating circumstances ... | |
| ANY HELP WILL BE COOL | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I AM WORKING ON A 20 TON SPIT HEAT PUMP ITS A 2007 AMERICAN STANDARD THEY BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ... A: Did you pull a deep vac on unit? What were pressures when you got it to run? Is there a leak ... | |
| A/C vibration fix | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a split system and 2 units for the 2 zones in the home. When they were installed, they made ... A: By adding line, it is possible that you may be low on charge which means it takes longer to cool the ... | |
| ac | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a four ton American standard unit that uses an old ceiling return for the attic installed ... A: It will helo the house cool faster, the unit will run less, and will prevent a clogged and dirty ... | |
| Heat pump won't turn off | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I read similar questions to mine, but did not get the answer. I have a Rudd Achiever 10 heat pump ... A: See if the thermostat has the temperature differential set above the normal 1 degree for starters. ... | |
| Size of unit? | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell by this model number what size this ac is CLJ36-15 Goodman .I need to replace it ... A: So you have a brand-new Goodman air handler in a box, and need a condensor to match and need it ... | |
| Size of unit? | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell by this model number what size this ac is CLJ36-15 Goodman .I need to replace it ... A: The 36 in the model number is for 36,000 BTUs. 12,000 BTU's in a ton. 12 into 36 goes 3 times, ... | |
| Evaporator Coil Dripping | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a trane AC system in my home. Recently, I have noticed that the evaporator coil is dripping ... A: A coil can be dirty between the fins that you cannot see. Is the water dripping directly from the ... | |
| Best Choice for Heat Pump | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in West Central Florida ( Hudson ) and need to have a Heat Pump replaced. This is my parents ... A: Okay...If it is truly a heat pump, the 9.6 KW is ELECTRID heat and much too high. Probably costing ... | |
| Central AC Thermostat | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Whirlpool package central air unit, possibly 15 to 30 years old. All model #'s are faded ... A: Could be fan capacitor, a relay, the sequencer, or the thermostat. All of them control the LV to ... | |
| Electric furnace will not cut off | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I live in a 1982 mobile home with the original electic furnace. I don't think it has ever had ... A: Either the heater or the sequencer is shorted. Nothing you guys can do, except call a service ... | |
| condensing unit making VERY loud noise and burning smell | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a split ac system (ground unit - not sure there is any other kind or if it matters). I am not ... A: The unit may already have a time delay, which would be causing the 3-4 minutes actually. Yes, I ... | |
| condensing unit making VERY loud noise and burning smell | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a split ac system (ground unit - not sure there is any other kind or if it matters). I am not ... A: Does the fan outside spin after those few minutes? If not and the sound is coming from it, kill the ... | |
| gas heat vents | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Our house was newly built 2 1/2 years ago. All of our vents (air and heat in same vent) face ... A: Okay...Flip the registers to point towards the center of the room. Or you can buy grills that are ... | |
| Heat Pump Blower does not go off | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: My Lennox heat pump system seems to be warming fine, but the blower continues to run forever after ... A: Probably has a timedelay on the fan motor, because you might have aux heat which is electric as well ... | |
| AC unit - funny noise | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: When my ac kicks on, after a few seconds it sounds like water is "gurgling" up in the PVC pipe - the ... A: Are you sure it is the PVC pipe? If so, it is probably some debris in the darin line. Most likely ... | |
| A/C | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: We turned our Rudd A/C unit on last evening and it emitted a horrible sour odor out of the vents. ... A: Like I said, get coil cleaned every two years as a precaution of mold residue buildup. You yourself ... | |
| Heat pump - fan was squealing, today all dead | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a first co 30WCU-10AB air conditioner (heat pump?) (as seen here ... A: First of all, I thank you for all the detail you provided. First of all, you have a split-system ... | |
| High Efficiency Furnace condensate drain | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a six year old Armstrong Air Ultra V Advantage 93. Recently a water leak has appeared on ... A: You shouldn't mix copper and pvc...I always use pvc when possible, because it is easy to replace and ... | |
| HVAC Controls | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Frank, I am paying ARS to come out and replace two circuit boards in a Carrier unit. The first ... A: A board can go for any reason. I don't like them, and jump them out and wire directly to components ... | |
| heater | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I live in an apartment, and I have an electric heater. When I don't need it, I shut its power off. ... A: Depends on the thermostat. Look up the model online, ring the company if their site doesn't have a ... | |
| Vent | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I am installing a room in my basement. I will be tapping off the main heating duct to install a ... A: As long as you insulate it well, anywhere is fine. Hot air rises, so if you only use it for heat ... | |
| Dropped Ceiling | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I am installing a drop ceiling in my basement, what's the best way to support fixtures? I will have ... A: Metal strap to foundation studs with drywall screws. Use insulation around the strap that touches ... | |
| Replace Condenser or System | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old 12 SEER 3.5 ton split system AC at a house in the Florida Keys. It works great ... A: You can, but I'd change the inside unit as well to get the proper seer rating. All about coil size ... | |
| HV/AC | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I am getting ready to build my house and I have a question. 1. Which is more efficient duct board or ... A: Does your General Contractor want to know? If so, I'd find a new one, sir because he should know ... | |
| Heating Question | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Just recently our heater will not kick on when the house gets cold. It is an electric unit. The only ... A: Sounds like a short in the heating control wiring. My guess is either it's at the fan relay, the ... | |
| Return air duct | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I am replacing my 19 year old Trane 1 1/2 ton heat pump with a new system. I have had several bids. ... A: All returns should be ducted with board or flex, and to make this easier the grills should be in the ... | |
| ac humidity | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: my brother has been living at my mom's old house in Gulf coast area for three years. He doesn't run ... A: It gets hotter and more damp and moist inside fiberglass ductwork than outside, and that dampness ... | |
| extended HVAC warranty/service contract? | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased a newly built 1500 sq ft villa in central Fl. I am new at this (former NYC ... A: I can't see the age of the unit...Obviously you save $ long-term...It is really your choice, but ... | |
| Split HVAC units Vs Self-Contained | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at replacing our whole system (currently a split-system unit) and am trying to ... A: You lose a lot when going with a package unit. Stick with a split-system, and try to get a Rheem or ... | |
| Replacing central air | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I had a Tempstar split system installed in 1992 with a variable speed furnace motor and a 12 SEER ... A: The size of the evaporator coil and it's volume of capacitance for airflow determines a great deal ... | |
| Rheem Heat Pump - no heat | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: My a/c runs fine but when calling for heat, the indoor air handler starts fine but the outdoor ... A: It is obviously a wiring problem, or a burned-out component. Relay, heat sequencer, maybe even your ... | |
| 1920s Atlanta home needs new HVAC | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I am in a small 1 story frame home built in 1920 in Atlanta, no insulatation in the attic, 12 ... A: Electric heat is the way to go. You can put it in the attic, shouldn't be a problem there because ... | |
| RE : Air Con Conversion | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Need your advice. I am trying to convert existing Daikin Multi Split to new Fujitsu Muti Split. ... A: Doesn't matter which phase as long as you connect it right. You will see a drop in SEER rating and ... | |
| Air Conditioner not cooling. | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I've been working on this unit for quite a while. When I first started, I noticed that the indoor ... A: Is this a minisplit? And it's cooling a 70 degree house to 40? It is working fine buddy. Maybe ... | |
| Air Conditioner not cooling. | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I've been working on this unit for quite a while. When I first started, I noticed that the indoor ... A: What are your pressures now? What is the indoor temperature, the outside temperature, and the ... | |
| installation of new unit | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: We called Home Depot and they sent out an American Home Maintainence salesperson. The person was ... A: Read the specificity of the contract wording, and see if they were misled. I always quote out the ... | |
| air conditioner | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: our air handler and out side unit both stopped working , i checked all breakers ,on handler in ... A: If it is buzzing outside and nothing is running out there, you have low voltage from the air handler ... | |
| compressor and heater working | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: does compressor must run when the heater is on? i changed the thermostat but i left 2 wires off. ... A: The compressor outside only runs in cooling mode. You probably have electric heat, which means only ... | |
| forced air electric heater | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: Problem with fan blowing cold air from the electric forced air system. The fan doesn't shut off by ... A: Time delay on the heat cycle most likely is keeping the fan on, unles it is miswired or has a short. ... | |
| burnt rubber smell from vents | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: We have a Rheem heat pump system and this morning while the heater was on I could smell something ... A: Heat pumps shouldn't smell bad at all...I am guessing that the aux heat strip came on for the first ... | |
| Capacitor | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a Allegiance 10 air conditioner and I need to replace the run motor capacitor 35+4uf. I'm ... A: A 35/5 bicap has three prongs on the top. One says HERM, which goes to the compressor. One says C, ... | |
| Ruud filter size? | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ruud Achiever Series Super Quiet 80 Furnaced and can not finde anywre the size of filter it ... A: Here's what you do...Go to this site http://www.rheem.com/ and find the 800 # to call. Give ... | |
| Capacitor | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a Allegiance 10 air conditioner and I need to replace the run motor capacitor 35+4uf. I'm ... A: I've never seen a 35/4 before...It is either a 35/5 or very old unit that takes a 35/3. Most ... | |
| HELP | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I JUST PURCHASED A BRAND NEW HOME THE UNIT IS A A/C HEAT PUMP UNIT I TURNED ON THE THERMOSTAT AND ... A: If there is a reset, it is on the condensing unit outside. You find them on Rheem units just by ... | |
| fan on furnace | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: My husband says it is less expensive to keep the fan runniing constantly on our electric furnace. ... A: Fan costs electricity, longer running means more power used. He may be thinking that the ... | |
| Recovery | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Frank A., We have a Ruud Geothermal electric furnace installed early 2007 and this winter I've been ... A: Not familiar with that particular model, but it sounds to me like your thermostat is programmed for ... | |
| Gas Furnace repair or replace? | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: We had a new gas furnace installed 8 years ago (Lennox Whisperheat G20Q3/4-100 which has an AFUE of ... A: Time for a new unit when the servicing costs more than 2/3 of the cost of a new one. Get a ... | |
| Furnace wont turn on | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: The unit is in the attic and the house is just over 3 years old. I have checked the thermostat and ... A: Your indoor fan should turn on whenever it is set to ON and not AUTO on the thermostat. There is ... | |
| Goodman heat pumps? | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I am in the market for a new 4 ton heat pump. 2 of the installers have Goodman available, and say ... A: Goodman is borderline to me, I prefer working on and installing the top-of-the-line stuff like Trane ... | |
| compressor fan wont stop | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: My fan will not stop running on my a/c unit. I just changed the thermostat and since the fan ... A: Without a meter, you won't be able to figure out which item is the culprit. It could also be the ... | |
| rheen a/c unit | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: i have a/c unit i want to know the tonage & btu on unit& any other info about it that comes off the ... A: Look it up on the Rheem website, and see if there is a page on the product nomenclature that shows ... | |
| Fan Speed | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a York EB15B electric furnace in a 1500 sf home. I am wondering if I disconnect the high ... A: Most units run on high speed or normal, very rarely should they run on low. The unit will run ... | |
| Using HVAC Autofan with Pellet Stove | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: My pellet stove is unable to heat the entire first floor of our house. The return vent for our HVAC ... A: Do you mean set the fan on the A/C to ON maybe and not AUTO? Auto is the normal setting, which ... | |
| Replacing heat pump and Air Handler | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I currently have a 10 year old Carrier "Builder Grade" model and have had several issues with it ... A: The square footage calls for a 3-ton I'd say. You can put in a heat pump or straight electric heat, ... | |
| Heat pump heater operation | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: Frank, I have a 14 yr old Trane XE1000 heat pump and air handler (TWR042C100A1 & TWE042CHFB0 ... A: Interesting setup. Make certain the thermostat is programmed for heat pump operation. The line ... | |
| Heater comes back on after shutoff | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I live in a rowhouse with a York gas forced air heater. After the heater reaches temperture & shuts ... A: It could be a crappy thermostat. Is it digital, or is it an old mercury-switch one? If it is merc, ... | |
| Absentee control of humidity | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I've purchased a home in Southern Florida which will not be used in the summer. Is it better to ... A: Set your humidistat to 70-80%, and your temp on the thermostat from 80-84. Theoretically, you can ... | |
| electric heat | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a coleman evcon model eb15a it has two transformers in it is there any way to bypass it or ... A: Lookup Coleman on the net...Ask them at their site, they will email you schematics and a wiring ... | |
| Central Heat question | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: My heater does not cycle on and off. When I set the temperature above 70 degrees, it runs ... A: I am guessing that it won't reach temp if set over 70, is that what you mean? If so, there is most ... | |
| electric heater just installed | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: i live in a townhouse and have next door house's a/c heat unit out side my back door..... they just ... A: Compressor is probably cycling off...I'd guess it's icing up because she's low on freon. Which ... | |
| Home Heater | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: When I turn my heat on only my air handler runs not the outside unit, but when I turn the air on the ... A: If you have electric heat, it is working fine. In electric heat units, only the inside unit runs ... | |
| electric heat pump | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently recieved an expensive bill from my electric company in the amount of 600.00. Our bill ... A: If it's a straight heat pump with no electric heat strip as an aux, I'd say your unit is ... | |
| Heat Pump size | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Must wondering what in your opinion would be the proper size heat pump for my house. It is a 30x42. ... A: Okay, let me explain. If you have a heat pump, your house isn't heated ONLY electric. Your heat ... | |
| Heat Pump size | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Must wondering what in your opinion would be the proper size heat pump for my house. It is a 30x42. ... A: I'd guess a 2.5 ton would be a little better for your size home. There's no way to just run the ... | |
| Trane furnace | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a Trane mod # Twe042c140c0 furnace that was installed in my home in 2002. Currently when I ... A: If you had a company out there and they can't get your indoor fan to run, I'd report them...lol It ... | |
| Outside Unit Turns Off Abruptly | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: "My outside air unit turns on and after a few seconds it turns off. What would cause that? I had the ... A: I assume the fan spins at regular and then it shuts off? Might be the wrong cap put in. Could also ... | |
| electric heat | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: my 60amp breaker trips after an hour or so heating ,can you help! A: It shouldn't be tripping that high a amperage...Check the A/H unit inside and see what it is rated ... | |
| HVAC - Second Floor - North East Region | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Frank, I'm planning to build a home without a basement. I'm thinking of putting the HVAC on the ... A: Make sure you use a licensed contractor for the estimate and to do the job. I'd do it in winter ... | |
| HVAC breaker tripping | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: We have an HVAC unit in our condo. It's installed in the wall with a removable access panel to the ... A: It MIGHT be a quick fix if your thermostat isn't programmed to the proper heat you have, electric or ... | |
| outdoor unit fan not running..buzzing from unit. | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: recent ice storm , had build up of ice on outdoor unit of my HVAC (Amana model #cca57fcc, 10 yrs ... A: First thing, do you have a package unit or a split-system? Is there one unit outside and one ... | |
| Heating | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I live in a Mobile home that was constructed in 2003, the heating registers on one side of the house ... A: My guess is ductwork issues. Feel free to crawl under there and look for the leak yourself, but I ... | |
| heat strip and compressor | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: no heat. A/c man says need new compressor and handler--unit old. But says reason is the compressor ... A: Nope. Heat strip is independent of compressor. Now if you had a heat pump, then yes. It's ... | |
| trane heat pump | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: purchased 2 new trane xl191(2stage fan position heat pumps late 07. Units installed opposite end of ... A: Check the thermostat programming. Do you have a touchscreen 803? Check progammers booklet and ... | |
| Electric Heater not working, house is freezing! Help! | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a Trane central electric furnace, and last night I noticed a humming sound coming from the ... A: Kill ALL power to the unit, and take the top panel off the indoor A/H. If you can't spin the blower ... | |
| Heat pump inside/outside unit matching | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: Heatpump outside unit is 23 yr old Amana unit. Inside unit is 9 yr old Trane with SEER of 10 I am ... A: What makes a higher SEER unit is the coil size. You can put ANY unit to go with the existing A/H ... | |
| Electric Heater not working, house is freezing! Help! | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a Trane central electric furnace, and last night I noticed a humming sound coming from the ... A: I am going to take you at your word that this is an electric heat unit. If so, the black pipe thing ... | |
| capacttor size for HVAC | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Frank, just had the compressor replaced on my corsaire #FADC-036JAS and now it stoped working. I ... A: There is usually a bicap on those units. Either a cap with three prongs on top, or two seperate ... | |
| Dual heat/a/c unit for garage room | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Frank, can you recommend a dual heat and a/c unit for a 12 X 22 room that will be in a garage? Can ... A: IF you are only heating and cooling the one room, I'd suggest saving a bundle and getting a through ... | |
| deluxe blend air 2 | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a deluxe blend air 2. my ac works fine in the summer but the outside unit is freezing up in ... A: That doesn't make any sense. If you have only electric heat, the outdoor unit shouldn't even be ... | |
| Foul Smelling Air conditioning | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm wondering if our central air conditioning unit occasionally blowing foul smelling air is a ... A: What it smells like is the key. ELectric heaters usually smell if they haven't been on in awhile, ... | |
| high pitch squeal | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been searching the Internet for an answer to why our a/c heater is making a high pitch ... A: I am assuming you have an electric heater...IF you have gas or oil, that isn't my specialty and you ... | |
| heating / cooling unit main switch and thermostat | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I rent an apartment with GE heating / cooling units that are about 10-12 years old. None of them are ... A: Okay, that's a whole new story then. I didn't realize it was a motel unit...A window box, right? ... | |
| heating / cooling unit main switch and thermostat | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I rent an apartment with GE heating / cooling units that are about 10-12 years old. None of them are ... A: Okay...Good questions. There is high voltage that the power company gives to you every month that ... | |
| split unit freezing up | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I had a split unit installed almost 4 years ago and aside from a circuit problem a few months after, ... A: First off, the coolest a unit will bring a home to is about 73 degrees. If it's 73 inside, the air ... | |
| heat system | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed recently that my gas furnace is blowing out soot, I think, I find it on everything in ... A: It does say in my profile that I do not work on gas furnaces...Yet you chose to penalize me for my ... | |
| Heat Pump | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a fairly large home with 3 HVAC systems. One of my heat pumps went on Aux heat all of a ... A: I'd guess the thermostat was adjusted wrong recently to aux. Failing that, maybe you are low on ... | |
| Two Stage furnace & a/c | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am having a two stage furnace w/ 4 speed blower installed w/ a single compressor a/c unit. Does ... A: If they set it up correctly, which they most likely will as professionals, the variable-speed will ... | |
| Hotel/Motel Unit?? | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased a small rental house that has a 600 sq ft art studio behind it. It is an open room ... A: You can get a "window box" as we call them, or a portbale unit on wheels, both of which you can get ... | |
| Inside blower will not turn off | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Rheem heat pump about 15 years old. When in the heat mode it heats the house to correct ... A: First check to see if the thermostat programmed for a heatpump. I am pretty sure it is, but check ... | |
| Squealing fan | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: There is a squealing sound coming from the fan located in the unit outside our house; It is a ... A: Use oil to lubricate the shaft, or WD if you don't have oil I suppose...You shut the power down ... | |
| FAN stopped working | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: The heating fan in the hous stopped working over night. I know the furnace is working cause it's ... A: most likely, it is either the fan relay or the heat sequencer. I only work on electric heat so if ... | |
| House not heating up like it used to | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have my programmable thermostat set to go to 68 degrees at approximately 7 a.m. and then 71 ... A: I don't work on gas or oil heat, but it may be that the other zones are kept much cooler and they ... | |
| heating | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My home is heated by a Lennox Heat Pump and also a natural gas fireplace. I have the thermostats set ... A: You aren't hurting anything, that's fine if it helps heat your home quicker. If it is cheaper for ... | |
| outside unit kicks-off immediately | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: My shop A/C quit working on me. When I kick on the A/C, I can hear the freon starting to flow to ... A: It could be either a pressure control switch, but those usually only shut down the compressor and ... | |
| outside unit kicks-off immediately | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: My shop A/C quit working on me. When I kick on the A/C, I can hear the freon starting to flow to ... A: IS the unit a heat pump and it is doing this in the heating stage? Because a heat pump sometimes ... | |
| honeywell furnace | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: my furnace pilot lite is burning, circuit breakers are on to the furnace, when the thermostat is ... A: I don't work on gas furnaces, but if you checked all those things I would guess that it is either ... | |
| Heat strip that is mount in an existing gas furnace | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have used AllExperts service in the past with very useful and professional advise and need help on ... A: I think that's an overly-ambitious undertaking for a homeowner. Pretty dangerous, considering one ... | |
| AC/FAN | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My AC unit was on heat. Then my outside fan stop running but the Unit kept blowing out cold air. ... A: Is this a heat pump? That's the only reason your outside fan would need to run at all in the heat ... | |
| AC in den | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Have a 12x25 room in basement... used to be a storage room off of garage... house is 3 stories ... A: It seems like you have definitely done your homework. Your options are all right there, and it ... | |
| hvac/3ton unit | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: my ac works but my heat does not ,it was working fine the other day, i have power to the stat ... A: First of all, see what kind of heat you have. Is it electric, gas, or a heat pump? Then make sure ... | |
| Coils? | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Our church recently purchased a Trane Split System Heat Pump (can't read my own note to self). I ... A: That # combination doesn't come up on their website, so I don't know if you have an electric heater ... | |
| hvac | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: iliveindayton,oh,boughthouse,onlytofindout,thatpropane,orfueloilistheonlysourceofheat.veryexpenisive ... A: Unless you plan on buying a new air conditioner, you should make do with the heat pump. I prefer ... | |
| Heating issue | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: We have digital thermostats on both levels of our home, both set to hold at 68 degrees. A few days ... A: I am assuming that you have two units, one for each level. Both stats are set to fan AUTO...Your ... | |
| outside fan rattling | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning, How are you, My outside unit fan lately has been slightly hitting the inside of the ... A: The only way your outside fan would run on heat setting is if you had a heat pump. It shouldn't be ... | |
| new hvac system gas heat/electric air | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: only have enough money for a 4ton 13seer Amana or Payne. which one should I go for. I know they are ... A: I would honestly hold out for a Rheem unit. Last you longer, and a better quality unit. But if you ... | |
| thermostat | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: It seems my thermostat is either staying on way to long or one day I turned it to 69 and the indoor ... A: Sounds like the unit is doing its job, but let's be sure...Put a meat thermometer in the vent ... | |
| heat | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: My home is only a year old I have been having problems heating the home my thermastat says aux heat ... A: I need a little bit more information in order to help you. Do you have a heat pump unit, or is it ... | |
| heater/airconditioner | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a lennox Merit CB28UH and have not had to turn on the heat since last March. I put the unit ... A: It could be an easy fix. Make sure your thermostat is set for heat pump, and NOT gas heat. Some ... | |
| What's the difference | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have an estimates $5,500 for a new Armstrong split system w/ dual zone. I have an estimate for ... A: I am going to assume that these are estimates for new equipment installed, and the exact same ... | |
| ceiling vents for central air | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: i just moved into an apartment complex,renting.its a row of of apartments,with a row above us.my ... A: Do you have an A/C unit seperate from your neighbor? Is there one in your closet or ceiling? If ... | |
| Gibson heat pump model JT3BA-024KA | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in Richmond, VA where the temp has been <20 the last few days. Yesterday a.m. around 5:00 ... A: Once the temp starts to get to the mid 30's, most heatpumps start to loose heating capacity. You ... | |
| heater/airconditioner | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a lennox Merit CB28UH and have not had to turn on the heat since last March. I put the unit ... A: Is this unit a heat pump? Once the temp starts to get to the mid 30's, most heatpumps start to ... | |
| Kenmore Elite fridge | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: We have a 6-year old Kenmore Elite fridge. I noticed a few days ago that sometimes it stops humming ... A: I don't work on fridges, but the humming you hear is the cycling of the compressor and the fan for ... | |
| Central AC/Hear | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I was told by my a/c contractor who is now out of business that I should us flat filters for my ... A: I don't understand the question...A/C is Air Conditioning...HVAC is Heating, Ventilation, Air ... | |
| gas heat off itself | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: my friend called me from california about his gas heater that shut of after about 40 minutes then ... A: I don't work on gas heaters, sorry, I'd just be guessing. If it was electric, I'd be checking to ... | |
| Heating | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently had the circuit breakers changed because they kept flipping off. It worked! I have a ... A: Several. I need some questions answered though. On HEAT, set the temperature to two degrees over ... | |
| Central A/C installation | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: Contractor will install air handler in attic SUSPENDED from the roof rafters about 1 foot from ... A: I have installed several hundred units, and I suspend every one. You need to have play in case of ... | |
| Central heater | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: Why does my central heating stay on all day and all night on really cold days? I will turn it down ... A: It's possible your heater isn't large enough in KW or tonnage if its a heat pump to satisfy your ... | |
| A/C Size | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I live in Atlanta. My new house is 2700 SF on the main floor and 1200 on the 2nd floor. I have 2 ... A: There are more factors involved in sizing-up a unit than just square-footage, sir. For the most ... | |
| after 2 repair men i am still cold | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Ok heres my story we live in a mobile home the home is 4yrs old and so is the heat unit we have a ... A: That's an easy one. It's one of two things. EVERY unit will run about 2 minutes or so longer after ... | |
| Poorly Maintained AC / Illness | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Frank. I was hoping to get your opinion on the attached photo of the outtake grill of a hotel ... A: The key is how much of the junk and dust you are breathing in. If that was the INTAKE, then it ... | |
| Heat Pump / Furnace Combo | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2100 square foot home with 1 heat pump. It is a Goodman CPTL48-1B. It does okay…doesn’t ... A: Electric heater should be coming out MUCH hotter than 75 by itself I would think. Maybe it is ... | |
| defrost not working | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Goodman heat pump. It was frozen solid i checked the defrost t-stat and the contacts are ... A: Icing up on cooling cycle? Possibly freon levels or a clogged coil. On heat? Possibly the ... | |
| central heat | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: When I turned my heat on it started turning on for 5 seconds or so and turns off. It keeps doing ... A: If the fan comes on for the few minutes with the heat, it probably isn't a relay or the heat ... | |
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Frank A.
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Expertise
I will be happy to answer any basic HVAC question by a homeowner, installer, or technician about their split-system maintenance, repair, and installation. I would not be willing to do extensive research into the particulars of a specific system, but any homeowner looking to get questions answered about why we contractors charge what we do, explanations of why a certain part is needed, how to improve indoor air quality and basic repair. I specialize in ELECTRIC HEAT and HEATPUMPS...NOT gas or oil. Although I may be able to answer the odd question about gas and oil, please do not ask me questions pertaining to them because I am not an expert in that aspect of the field.
Experience
I repaired my father's unit when I was 9, and always had an interest in the field. Became a helper at 16, and am now a certified contractor for residential systems in HVACR. So I have 16 years experience in the field, and add about 7 more of just dabbling and study.
Publications
HVAC Insider, A/C Experts, HVAC Contractor South Florida, mentioned as a reference in Trane Instructional Videos 2-5.
Education/Credentials
EPA, Journeyman, Licensed contractor, NATE, Puron, Trane, Carrier, Rheem Team.
Awards and Honors
I won the ACCA technician award on the state-wide level 8 years running. This is the all-around A/C repair competition where most large companies each send their best guy to compete for the plaque. I am 8-for-8, rated as the #1 technician in Florida. I have the plaque to prove it.
Past/Present Clients
Tommy Lee Jones, Santana Moss, Wayne Brandy, Jennifer Lien, Patrick Stewart, Jason Taylor, Kirsten Dunst, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, Robert Picardo, Ethen Phillips, Ashley Judd, Debbie Gibson among others.
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