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| Subject | Date Asked |
| condenser won't shut off | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a dual thermostat system with only one unit.last year the thermostat upstairs stopped ... A: You have the wrong T-stat. Of course the new does not need the same wires. They assume you are just ... | |
| Gibson gas Furnace | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Gibson 080D-35 95% 2stage Upflow Fixed speed gas furnace Unit shows error code pressure switch when ... A: If it is a new unit it should be covered under warrenty. Replace the pressure switch. some are bad ... | |
| fiberglass | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a fairly new home (2003) with a geothermal unit with fiberglass ductwork. I know fiberglass ... A: This is a different type of fiberglass. The industry has been using this kind of duct work for 30 or ... | |
| Air Ease goes in and out | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I have Tech 80 Air Ease Model: S8401J15783 (Serial 45647-001). The problem started few months ago ... A: There is a sensor "Rod" in the pilot flame. If it does not detect the flame the gas gets shut down ... | |
| Looks like a fire happened inside my furnace,in a home we just bought | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: The home we purchased held the following wording in the property listing: ....recently updated ... A: Glad to help. I just call things straight. Call the city inspector (or State), and the gas supplier. ... | |
| Looks like a fire happened inside my furnace,in a home we just bought | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: The home we purchased held the following wording in the property listing: ....recently updated ... A: Iwould say they should have known about this kind of problem. Sounds like the unbit is bad and needs ... | |
| Furnace keeps shutting off. | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Pardon my frustration. My gas furnace runs for approx 10-15 seconds and then shuts off. I changed ... A: sounds like you over cleaned it. I wipe 2 or 3 times gently. Don't scrub the coating off the rod. ... | |
| Furnace keeps shutting off. | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Pardon my frustration. My gas furnace runs for approx 10-15 seconds and then shuts off. I changed ... A: How is the filter? If this is a 90+ unit the small coil may be getting plugged. That is why we use ... | |
| Air Handler Ductwork Insulate | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Replaced old air handle and heat pump with new units. The installers fabricated a metal box coming ... A: Unheated space. OK. Insulate it, look at the lumber yard for a roll of - - tin foil cover with ... | |
| American Standard Home Furnace | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old 90% efficient American Standard home furnace. Today the piolt light kicks on ... A: When it runs 10 seconds & shuts Off. It means the brain box did not detect the flame on start up. ... | |
| 1986 DUOMATIC OLSEN GAS FURNACE 85% | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: THE FURNACE EXHAUST FAN KEEPS RUNNING EVEN WHEN THE FURNACE SHUTS OFF. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO ... A: I have a Duomatic in my house here in Mon tana. Grew up in Huntington Woods (by Royal Oak). Sit in ... | |
| 2003 trane xv80 | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: my furnace fires up but then usually within seconds the flame goes out. i seems some electrical ... A: Inside the pilot flame is a small 1/8th" rod. This rod has a wire that goes back to the brain box. ... | |
| Is this furnace a good recomendation? | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: My house was built c. 1880. In 1939, natural gas came to my town (Santa Fe), and the old coal-fired ... A: I live in a house built in the 1890's. $8,000 depends on where you are located. But does not sound ... | |
| noise as furnace is starting up | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: why is there a grinding noise as the furnace is starting up? I have been told it is a wheel in a ... A: It is probably a bearing in the blower wheel assembly. Either for the motor bearing or blower case ... | |
| Tranexe80 Heat Exchanger | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: 15 year old Trane XE80. Single family 1800 sq.ft. residential home in the Phoenix area. The furnace ... A: For what a heat exchanger costs, buy a new furnace. It is only a 80% anyhow... Then there is the ... | |
| Central Heat problem | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a York Diamond 80 natural gas central heat and air unit. The problem I have is the furnace ... A: The control is not sensing the flame is "On". So it shuts "Off". I would look at the "Rod" that sits ... | |
| Lennox Furnace-pro active maintenance | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: Make : Lennox Model : VR8200 Unit is about 10 years old, electro-static filters-religiously cleaned ... A: change the filter cleaning to every 2 months, not twice a year. Low flame means the flame is not ... | |
| trane xl80 | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a trane downflow tdd100r945c xl80 it's a 1995 model natural gas, I live in michigan. I have a ... A: Oh boy, you have a problem. Yes & No. That was a lot of help huh? Yes the blower will help & should ... | |
| oil furnace | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: From your profile, it sounds like you can help me. I live in Maine. Up until lately my furnace has ... A: The heat anticipator (inside the T-stat) is "Off". Depending on which T-stat he bought, some can be ... | |
| Freedom 80 American Standard furnace, bad circuit board | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I purchased the Freedom 80 furnace in 1999 and for almost every year after up until now (2010) I ... A: Poor circuit board design. Poor furnace company, low quality. In my opinion. You will have to ... | |
| Freedom 78 extremely loud | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: It is mounted in the attic above my bedroom with the air intake in the hallway outside my room. ... A: Sounds like the main blower bearings. When they go out it gets loud enough for the neighbors to ... | |
| Gas furnace drain | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: We just had a new high efficiency gas furnace installed in the crawl space under our house. It ... A: Yes but probably unnecessary. They do not make much water. It all depends on where you are located. ... | |
| central heating problem | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a NG furnace that is giving this problem: The unit seems to work just fine except for one ... A: I can not tell from the model # what controls this unit has. Does the limit control start & stop the ... | |
| Hvac | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a five ton Lennox split system with furnace, about 3 years old. a/c stopped working. I have ... A: Moderate safety risk. It will work just fine but you no longer have the protection in place, in case ... | |
| Armstrong G1N80BT Igniting problem | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: When Calling for heat it ignites and the flame looks good but then after 15 seconds it goes out and ... A: What you have is a "short cycle". This is usually caused by the "brain box" starting the heating ... | |
| Hvac | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a five ton Lennox split system with furnace, about 3 years old. a/c stopped working. I have ... A: One thing at a time. I assume you are trying to use the A/C unit. I hear the blower inside the house ... | |
| bryant furnace issue | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a bryant furnace of which I do not know the make/model but it has an installation tag that ... A: You have what we call "delayed ignition". The gas starts flowing, pause...., ingition**** BOOM....!! ... | |
| trailer furnace | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: First question is, My furnace is in an 1988 trailer so I don't know how old it is but I was ... A: If it works leave it alone. But start saving $2000 for the replacement. It is duct problems. Open ... | |
| goodman 115k 80% efficiency | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a house and the furnace is making a loud rattling noise when requested to heat. When ... A: When a furnace makes a loud noise as you describe it is the bearings on the blower. There are 2 ... | |
| furnace | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: where is the thermacouple located on a trane xe80 furnace? The trouble shooting guide in the ... A: easy to replace. It sits in the pilot flame. it is a 1/8th" round tube 3" long. A copper line runs ... | |
| filters | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm in Chicago and have an American Standard Freedom 80 single stage furnace in my 1100 square foot ... A: The furnace can only draw a set "cubic feet" of air at low pressure. A HEPA filter is a lot of ... | |
| Air conditioning and Heating | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: Bill: I own a condo in northern Westchester county in New York State. The condo was built in 1976 ... A: Electric baseboard is "Cheap" to install but EXPENSIVE to run. Yes heat can be added to the system. ... | |
| Heating problem | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old hot air furnace and use an ac/heating service... Unit is in attic of a ranch ... A: Time to get hold of customer service of the furnace manufacturer. And if necessary a different ... | |
| York Diamond 80 Furnace | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: Our Diamond 80 is approximately 13 years old. I turned the thermostat to heat and nothing. I went ... A: Yes you can probably do it your self. Are you a handy guy? Can you safely handle wires and 110 ... | |
| Air and heat | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: we have a 7 year old payne furnace the air unit is out side with a fan blowing out the top of the ... A: tHE contactor needs to be removed & taken to a HVAC store so they can "match" it. Look for a ... | |
| Air and heat | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: we have a 7 year old payne furnace the air unit is out side with a fan blowing out the top of the ... A: When the copper pipe "Freezes" all that means is that the A/C unit is working and the pipe is so ... | |
| Forced air gas furnace won't light | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: This is a follow-up to my earlier question. I thought I had solved my no-light problem on a 25 ... A: You need a meter. Put it on the gas valve "MV' (main valve) wire and ground. When it clicks, is ... | |
| Forced air gas furnace won't light | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: This is a follow-up to my earlier question. I thought I had solved my no-light problem on a 25 ... A: The "rod" that sparks, back feeds to the controler. What control box do you have?? Sounds like it is ... | |
| Honeywell Th. RTH 111 | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: Removed old programmable TH with 4 wires. They were labeled 1-Red, 2-White, 3-Green and 4-Yellow. ... A: I am in Montana. Love Houston but have not been there for 20 years. My Grandfather used to live ... | |
| Honeywell Th. RTH 111 | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: Removed old programmable TH with 4 wires. They were labeled 1-Red, 2-White, 3-Green and 4-Yellow. ... A: Start with this. Connect the "White" and "Red" together. (wire cap, twist, clamp, etc) The heat ... | |
| Lots of water in AC duct in attic | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My husband just went into the attic and noticed that one of the duct lines coming from the air ... A: A/C units condense water from room air when they operate properly. Under the "coil" inside the air ... | |
| coil in air handler pin hole leaks | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: american standard heat pump ,around five or six years old.fixing to have the coil in the air ... A: A corrosive atmosphere is the only thing that I know of. Chemicals.... How close is the laundry ... | |
| ck24-1b | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a goodman ck24-1b ac unit outside of the house. After turning the thermostat off the other ... A: If the fan does not start I would suspect the motor went bad. I would use a no contact voltage ... | |
| Rheem Highboy Forced Air Furnace (Gas) | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem with a Rheem Highboy gas furnace that I think is about 20 years old. Here's the ... A: Clean & vaccum the furnace, wipe out, oil motor bearings if possible. All for the small price of ... | |
| Furnace Blower / Ruud 90Plus | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: The main blower to circulate heat does not come on. The furnace lights, heats but will not blow the ... A: Does the furnace motor make a "Humming........." noise. If so the motor needs replacement. If he has ... | |
| 3.5 ton cond. with 3 ton air hand? | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: what is the capacity of a Rheem RCBA-3765A517 air handler? It currently has a 3ton condenser unit on ... A: Why run a bigger unit?? Just costs more money every month. But to answer your question. You can ... | |
| Condensation leaks | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a Trane 90 XE from 1994. It's located in the basement and it leaks condensation. The pipes ... A: Once a drip pan leaks it is time to replace it. Call customer service for the brand of coil. There ... | |
| HVAC Service Cost | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: We currently have a Carrier air conditioner in our home that is 26 years old. It still operates ... A: Yes! Last year I went to Detroit to my Mom's house. She needed 2 pounds of freon. It cost me $130. ... | |
| Furnace | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a two story 3600 sq ft house with two 4-Ton units, one for upstairs and one for downstairs. ... A: A coil %26 outside A/C unit cost me under $1,000 and need 11 to 16 hours to install. $4,600 for 2 ... | |
| Wet basement floor | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I turned on the a/c the other day and there is water on my basement floor. It appears to be ... A: Metal rusts, plastic cracks and fiberglass seems to last. Yes, get a replacement & install it. Call ... | |
| HVAAC | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: "I have an evaporator leak from my bryant system. to me it appears to be just condensation. the leak ... A: He does not know how an A/C unit works. (dumb, ignorant, slow, liar, etc). One of the major ... | |
| noisy ac unit | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I have an ac unit that when fired up it occasionally makes a buzzing noise (like a loud vibration ... A: 2 things come to mind. 1. compressor bad, probably not. 2. most likly the "Contactor" is going out. ... | |
| what size blower motor for my home furance/AC | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I had a a/c unit put on my Lennox heater but on A/c it does not blow enough through the vents and ... A: The coil will freeze when the freon charge is low. You have a leak in the system or the installer ... | |
| Compressor unit | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Rheem furnace fitted with a Rheem AC coil.As long as it is sized correctly,does it make any ... A: YES!!! Big time. The coil must match the compressor. Any coil can be put inside a furnace/air ... | |
| HVAC smells of sewer/mildew often | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Just had my unit, 15 yr old Carrier, checked and posed the subject question. Was told to call a ... A: Every drain line (to the sewer) needs to have a P-trap installed to keep sewer gas from getting into ... | |
| Mildew smell | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I live in Florida; I have a compressor unit outside and air handler inside my home;4 weeks ago I ... A: Dust & stuff from the air settles in the pan. In a moist area like Florida things grow in the coil ... | |
| water heater | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Is it a good practice to ignite the water heater ( turning the knob upper) whenever I want to take a ... A: Save on the gas bill??? NO! .... Harm the water heater?? No! .... Unless you turn the dial soo much ... | |
| tempstar | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: have tempstar 2200 about 6 years old. noticed it did not heat very well last part of winter now ac ... A: When you mash the relay, it means that you are "manually" turning on the A/C unit. The 24 volts that ... | |
| outside AC lines freezing | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: im getting icing on my outside AC lines, what can cause this? can the handler fan acting up cause ... A: First, relax. If the lines freeze it means the unit is working. The lines are always covered to ... | |
| Condensation in Cold Air Returns | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Bill. I have lived in my current home for a number of years - it was new construction when ... A: I would suggest getting a humidity meter so you can tell where the house level is at. Condensation ... | |
| Condensation in Cold Air Returns | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Bill. I have lived in my current home for a number of years - it was new construction when ... A: If you have condensation on the windows you do not need ANY humidifier. Condensation only happens ... | |
| New Furnace | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I am replacing a furnace (only--not a system) in my home (2500sf-1 story) on the Gulf Coast / prefer ... A: Amana is owned by Goodman. They bought them 2 or 3 years ago. I would go with a Goodman, they are ... | |
| Basement Remodel/New Gas HVAC Unit | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: We're currently looking to purchase a home with a partially finished basement (the finished heated ... A: After 30 some years of working in homes. My opinion is...Sheet rock in basement ceilings,,,, no... ... | |
| Outside AC Wiring | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I saw a similar question to you - but mine is slightly different. My dog chewed up my outside AC ... A: open the furnace & look which wires are hooked up. Usually the furnace side has a "Yellow" and ... | |
| Outside AC Wiring | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I saw a similar question to you - but mine is slightly different. My dog chewed up my outside AC ... A: The outside unit only needs 2 wires. Any color from the "yellow" in the furnace out to the A/C unit. ... | |
| RPJ 11 | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Blower comes on but no heat. I'm going back out (it's a rental house) and look again now but it has ... A: Yes, replace the pressure switch. RPJ11 does not hack it for an I.D. Take the complete Mfg., model # ... | |
| Lennex gas furnace | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Woke up this morning to hear furnace blower running,and felt cool air.Problem is Blower will Not ... A: Ahh, 20 some years old, that helps. That small black box may well be the fan controller. They are 2" ... | |
| RPJ 11 | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: Blower comes on but no heat. I'm going back out (it's a rental house) and look again now but it has ... A: Turn it up to 90 and watch it operate. Unscrew the fuse (should be right at the furnace) count to 5 ... | |
| AC | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Why is there foam pipe wrap on the copper tube going from the house to the air conditioner outside? A: That pipe is so cold that it will freeze water moisture from the air as it contacts the pipe. When ... | |
| Lennox GII - Delay Ignition | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I am experiencing "delayed ignition," on my Lennox GII furnace (about 28/34 yrs old). One of the ... A: Open the front so you can see the burners light. Watch the flame "jump" from one burner to the next. ... | |
| electric furnace | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: the furnace came on and my husband and I smelled a burning rubber smell through the vents. we went ... A: Time to call an HVAC repair guy or an electrician. The breaker is not bad or the wire. I suspect the ... | |
| Furnace heats for 10 minutes, then blows cold | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I live in central Illinois, the house is a ranch style approximately 40 years old, the furnace is an ... A: You have 2 things going on. When the unit blows cool air and does not shut "Off", it usually means ... | |
| Propane furnace | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 yr old Goodman modlel GMNT 100-4 propane furnace. When the thermostat calls for heat, ... A: If you don't see the "Glow" the ignitor has probably burned out. Look at the glow thing, is there a ... | |
| Ran out of propane, now furnace won't light | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: We are new to propane, and didn't know that we couldn't let it run out (I knew we were down to 5%, ... A: yOU NEED TO UNSCREW THE FUSE (or trip the breaker) for 10 seconds. This will reset the brain box. ... | |
| "Whomp, Whomp" on Furnace Lighting | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: Have two propane furnaces that are approx. 18 years old. Very recently, both have started to ... A: We call that "delayed ignition". The pilot flame jumps from burner to burner. When a burner is ... | |
| EasySeal by NU-Calgone | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 ton Goodman AC brand new, purchased in July last year Now it is not cooling and low on ... A: Florida, you are in luck. Call the state (not city or county) They have an office to make sure that ... | |
| EasySeal by NU-Calgone | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 ton Goodman AC brand new, purchased in July last year Now it is not cooling and low on ... A: This really sucks. It is less than a year old. Both Goodman and the dealer should make it work at no ... | |
| hearing/air conditioning | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I am not dissatisfied with our 20 year old York HVAC system and am somewhat reluctant to replace it ... A: Goodman is tops. Usually a better price, they advertise less and make more units. Tequila, ah my ... | |
| AC vent dripping water | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I only have one air filter vent in the hallway and its dripping water.I went outside and looked at ... A: Maybe. Units in the SOUTH tend to build up moss and/or algee in the drain tubes. This plugs them. ... | |
| hearing/air conditioning | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I am not dissatisfied with our 20 year old York HVAC system and am somewhat reluctant to replace it ... A: I understand. My S.S. check pays my house taxes, only. I am real happy that congress gave them ... | |
| RHEEM AC | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: My RHEEM MDL# RRGG-05N36JKR 1992 SER# AYA4471 sounds like it wants to start, the little fan motor ... A: Here is what happens 1. Exhaust blower starts 2. blower provides enough "suck" to pull the pressure ... | |
| tempstar furnace filter | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: ..nobody offers this filter but the company that installed it ..do you know of anybody else that ... A: That is not a Tempstar filter. They make furnaces not filters. Your local dealer has installed a 3rd ... | |
| Basement cold during spring | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I've owned a 19yr old tri-level home for the past 4 years in Wisconsin. It has the original RUUD ... A: For a heating guy this is why we do not like tri-levels. When the ducts are designed you have to ... | |
| furnace blower won't stop | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old Luxaire 80% gas furnace, model# G-UA024S14B. It is in my ranch home in Michigan. ... A: When a blower does not shut Off, it usually means the brain box is going bad. It could be a sticking ... | |
| baso 850 reset old furnace | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: 90 year old dad house old,old,old furnace pilot was out and I reset and has great blue flame ... A: Gentle, you bet. Just ask my wife. <BG> Any how, They have not made that control for about 30 ... | |
| forced air heating | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I seem to be turning on my force air heat, via the power switch at the fuse box. It clicks on, ... A: What furnace?? Sounds like it is not sensing the flame & shuts down. Clean the sensor "rod" with a ... | |
| boiler pressure over 30 psi! | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a four-unit building with an older ack-o-matic hot water boiler, 4 taco zone valves, 1 B&G ... A: 1. replace the fill regulator Sometimes they act up like this 2. replace the pressure gauge, just to ... | |
| Vexar A/C coil Filter | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Brainard, I just had an A/C unit put in my new mfg. home. The furnace is an Electric Intertherm ... A: Each A/C mfg. makes their own coils. Cheaper coils can be bought from "Odd" mfg's. I've never heard ... | |
| outside condenser blades not spinning | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Because of ice dripping from our roof/gutter, the fan blades have frozen and are not spinning. The ... A: I am assuming you have a "Heat Pump". Heat pump's don't operate the outside unit after it drops ... | |
| Ignition Failure? | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: It is a late Saturday night in cold Wisconsin and we have no heat. according to the blinking light ... A: Check the ground. A little bit of corrosion will stop the return signal. Undo the ground screws and ... | |
| heater | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a luxaire ac/heater and it won't blow hot on the heat setting. I got up in the attic and ... A: Thermostat is not he problem. Sounds dead. Does it have juice to the unit? Look for a fuse with in ... | |
| Garage Heater Venting | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I can buy a new Modine PD 50 for my carage and a price a price I can't beat... Question is I have a ... A: You have to read the Modine PD 50 manual to see if it is designed for side wall venting. Everything ... | |
| Gas turns off when blower starts | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I live in a Dallas single home. I have a Rheem Criterion II Gas Furnace. I have noticed when I turn ... A: The signal showing there is a flame on the burners, is not getting back to the control box. Look ... | |
| Heil Furnace blower speed adjustment | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a Heil Ultra High Eff. DC-90 Furnace. Model #NTGM100EHA2. My problem is the end of the ... A: You are missing the reason for different speeds. They are adjusted so the heat chamber cools at a ... | |
| gas furnace shuts down | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: The furnace is an Aire Flo AF90MPE series forced air gas about 6 years old. It is situated in a ... A: I don't know this kind of furnace. Don't have them in Montana. But... Look in the cabnet for a list ... | |
| HVAC | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am confused. I have interviewed 4 installers. Each representing a different model of heating/air ... A: I understand the confusion. They should not bad mouth each other. This happens when work gets short ... | |
| 80% or 90% furnance | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I live in Louisiana and am building a new home. The ac contractor priced me a Rheem value 80% ... A: Yes, extra wrap because it will heat the attic. That is a lot of waste. Not only when it running but ... | |
| Steam Humidifier | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have installed a White-Rodgers HSP2600 steam humidifier onto my Lennox 80MGF furnace. This unit ... A: How many wires are there to the T-stat? (2 or 4) The green wire in the furnace should run the ... | |
| Carrier 58 sxc furnace | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Insead of shutting down when the furnace get to the set temp. The blower contiunes to run and in ... A: I understand your question. Let me fill you in. I own 20 of the SXC furnaces. Bought them when ... | |
| 80% or 90% furnance | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I live in Louisiana and am building a new home. The ac contractor priced me a Rheem value 80% ... A: I feel 2 stage is over-kill for you. Here in Montana it is necessary. The walls in each are ... | |
| Furnace age | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I got this house 2 years ago and has a furnace installed and I want to know how old is it, here is ... A: The model # is next to the serial #. Ultimate II is a sales designation not the real model #. The ... | |
| HEIL furnace not maintaining temperature | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: MAKE/MODEL: HEIL furnace #NTC6100GFA1 YEAR: 1993 AREA: Midwest TYPE OF BLDG: 1 story w/ full ... A: Here is what I hear. Furnace runs fine for a time. then blows cold air upon failing the start. (that ... | |
| Furnace / Generator | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a generator for when the power goes out. Heres my problem, The generator would run the ... A: I assume that the furnace in the house is newer. Newer units neew a good "GROUND" for that circuit. ... | |
| thermostat hookup | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: how, or is it possible, to place a 2nd thermostat in our babies room? we don't need to heat/cool ... A: Nope. Good thought though. What you are asking for is zones. Zones can be done but it costs a lot ... | |
| inside'outside temperatue | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: What would be the inside temperature if outside it was -30 f with heating going? Thanks. A: I don't understand the question. Do you mean, how warm can the inside temp be if it is -30f outside. ... | |
| furnace squeal in pilot | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Our Williams forced air heater is making a mild but piercing squealing noise, just when the pilot is ... A: Gas is gas (usually). Anyhow, can you get a manometer to measure the gas pipe pressure? or Can you ... | |
| AUX light always on | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a first time homeowner and have noticed that my Simple Comfort 2200 thermostat seems to be on ... A: With out knowing what kind of a heating system you have I have to guess. I think you have a heat ... | |
| Carrier Infinity System | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Carrier Infinity Control System. I have 2 systems, 1 controls the master bedroom the other ... A: I believe you are right. Something is wrong. Sounds like the dealer does not have an answer either. ... | |
| Propane Heater - Extreme Usage | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a residential propane heater (Goodman package system) that is rated at 92,000BTUs. It has ... A: It's not that big of a unit. I've sold 225,000 BTU units. He is probably right. Package units waste ... | |
| Trane electric furnace | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a trane furnace made in 1990. The blower works well, blows plenty of air, just none of it ... A: There should be no reason to replace it. FIX it. Furnace guy's are not electricians (usually). I ... | |
| Gas to Heat exchangers not coming on | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Heil furnance. It does not always come on correctly. It has a self ingniting component. ... A: All right, now I see what is going on. This unit has a "Smart Valve" by Honeywell. Oh well...... The ... | |
| Trane XL90 Ignites but goes out | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: The furnace ignites then will burn for a couple of seconds then goes back out. This will continue ... A: The blinking tell us that it failed ignition. Now we look at what causes that. The most common ... | |
| Furnace problem | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: We have an "Intertherm" furnace, converted from propane to nat.gas in 1997. The problem being the ... A: Time to call a different shop (Sears usually available). Anyhow, that is not a fix of the problem, ... | |
| Ruud silhouette Shut down | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ruud Silhouette Model UGDC-10EBRJR Natural Gas heater that runs a couple of cycles normally ... A: Undo the ground connections on the control board/ignition pilot/any where else , etc... Clean with ... | |
| Heating | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old house with forced air heating. It has one zone only. The problem I have is that ... A: Sounds like the ducts to upstairs are blocked/shut off/restricted. Open the upstairs registers ... | |
| Gas to Heat exchangers not coming on | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a Heil furnance. It does not always come on correctly. It has a self ingniting component. ... A: Need complete info on furnace. Don't think it is sticking. Shutting "Off" the juice re-sets the ... | |
| split level house | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: We have a newer split level house and the lower level is cooler in the winter than the upper level. ... A: Split level houses are hard to design the ducts for. The duct design and installation is of "Poor ... | |
| natural gas heater main burners do not light | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a heating unit in a house that has the name BDP and a model number of 507D024SC, it is ... A: Sounds like a Bryant. Sounds like you have it figured out. (excellent) I would put a "Maghellix ... | |
| furnace problems | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: amana unit installed in 1990 model gse75dn4c Located in south Louisiana. At times the temp. will ... A: Well at least you don't have it as cold as we in Montana. Been below zero way too much (plus wind ... | |
| cozy VC351A pilot goes out | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I just installed a Cozy VC351 A last week and the pilot goes out every once in a while it has stayed ... A: Where are you located & how cold has it been getting?? Too much stack exposed to sub-zero can ... | |
| new oil or gas furnace ? | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I am in a 1700 sq ft town house and my old oil furnace needs replacing.Should I buy a new gas or oil ... A: It depends on where you live, availability of oil support, supply, money available, ... | |
| Ruud gas furnace will not light | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ruud Achiever Super Quiet 80 furnace that the fan will run constantly but the burners will ... A: Possible quick fix. When a furnace overheats (kicks out the limit safety) it usually means there is ... | |
| Gaffers and Sattler Model S 80 FEF pilot light | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: The pilot light will not stay lit even after following the directions. As soon as the pilot light ... A: There is a thermocouple in the pilot flame. This is heated by the pilot. It makes a small amount of ... | |
| Amana BMA24F00A- Not Heating | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an Amana Heat/AC unit in my attic (Model #BMA24F00A). It had worked in AC mode all summer, ... A: This is with-in your abilities. When a control module fails the unit will not heat & blows cold air ... | |
| Problems with heating units | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: On Monday and Tuesday morning I came to work and the thermostats said 50 degrees. The commercial ... A: The control board is "Reset" when you kill the power. You only have to count to 5 and turn it back ... | |
| Cold Upstairs | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: .. I live in a 1300 sq ft bungalow home in MI. The previous owners remodeled the upstairs and added ... A: Some heat will rise but not enough. Where in Mich. are you. I go home to Detroit once a quarter. ... | |
| 90% efficiency Payne furnance | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Payne 90% efficiency furnance it is about 5 yrears old but from day one it has had ... A: Since it has done this from the start. Call Payne customer service & raise hell. Don't take no for ... | |
| water dripping inside furnace | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Our Payne 90 has failed to turn on intermittently for a week or so. Some days it runs perfectly but ... A: Time to get the repair shop out to look at it. Sounds like you have 2 problems at the same time. ... | |
| A/C Return Vent No Filterf | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I bought a house about 5 years ago. The house was built in the 50's. I had to have a new unit ... A: The filter is usually inside the furnace. Open the blower door & look. They mounted inside the ... | |
| removimg a gas furnace | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I need to remove a furnace and cap off a gas line in order to have a heat pump/air conditioning unit ... A: Easy task. Don't make it so involved. Just shut the gas "Off" at the meter. The water heater pilot ... | |
| Circulating Basement AIr through Furnace Blower | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: How do I turn on the blower to my forced air unit (Rheem) with out the heat running? When I turn ... A: Rheem made a lot of different furnaces. What is your model # and how old is it. Give me the serial ... | |
| my air conditioner | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry but I don't know the make and model or the year of my central air so if can't fully help ... A: First I would get it cleaned out. Yes, it could just be that. Plus, it may be a bit low on freon. I ... | |
| Ducane Heat,A/C will not run | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: System just stopped. No breakers tripped, replaced the thermostat thinking that was it. Fan blade ... A: If it is totally dead check for a fuse with in 2 feet of the furnace. Like on the ceiling, a screw ... | |
| A/C vents have weird smell | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Our upstairs unit (an Amana we put in in 2005) is starting to produce air coming out of the vents ... A: You are right duct, cleaning would not help & is a gimmick. Gold coils, another gimmick. It is not ... | |
| Amana Air Command 90 Condensation Leak | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an Amana Air Command 90 with central air, Model GUC (upflow), installed in 1993 (I think). I ... A: I doubt it. The pan is only 1" deep. It collects from under the coil. I would remove the metal that ... | |
| Goodman AC fan stays on | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Replaced an old t-stat recently with a new programmable t-stat (ritetemp model 6025). Initially had ... A: What do you mean "On A/C"? The hook ups belong inside the furnace. The Red wire looks wrong. Here ... | |
| york diamond 80 | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: water is coming out of the drain tube. is it possible there is a stopped up line? A: I assume you are running the A/C unit. A/C coils make water & it normally drains. Yes, the tube may ... | |
| clearances, codes or specs | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: my question is rather simple. I live in Canada and my question is related to my wood burning ... A: I am in Montana & do not know your codes. But I have delt with insurance companies a lot. Here is ... | |
| Motor burning up | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: We have a split system unit.We had problems with the blower motor not starting up properly.We had to ... A: Fluke! or it is possible the maintaince guy hooked it up wrong. But probably not. New motors have a ... | |
| Carrier Model FB4ANF042 Split Heating and Air Unit | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: When I set the thermostat to cool, the fan comes on and air is blowing through the vents. The air ... A: The outside unit should have 2 fuses. One in the breaker box and one outside next to the unit ... | |
| HVAC PAYNE - no AC no Fan | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a roof-mounted gas fired combo AC and Furnace and live in southern California. My AC unit ... A: Did you confirm that there is 220 volts at the unit? Check the breaker box and the fuses up at the ... | |
| A/C blower wheel | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a central a/c unit and the blower wheel is cracked. I want to replace it and wondered if you ... A: Wonder what kind of unit you have?? age, SEER, etc??? Anyhow, it is easy. TURN "OFF" THE JUICE! ... | |
| New Outside Fan Motor | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I am in Houston Texas. I have a 15 year old GE A/AC. Recently the fan outside started making a high ... A: The way to avoid this problem is to buy an electrical exact replacement. That is not what you did. I ... | |
| AC fan needs hand-starting, then unit stops after 15 mins | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: On the hottest weekend of the year (of course) our home's central AC unit decided to go on the ... A: I haven't got the fogest what unit you have. but In general, the outside fan motors do not have a ... | |
| air conditioner | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: CA9660VKA1 SERIAL NUMBER; L942410378)that just stopped working. We just changed the air filter, so ... A: When you say the lights flicker, that tells me a lot. The unit is trying to start and can't. I ... | |
| A/C unit | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: my Ac/C unit was working fine and then started blowing hot air inside the house. The unit outside is ... A: When you say it does not work, what does that mean?? Is the fan not turning?? If the fan does not ... | |
| Replaced blower motor fan/stll not cooling well/Central air unit | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Help. I'm a single mother with a child who has asthma and I've just spent alot of money on a Central ... A: You did good. That unit is a Goodman 3-ton, 10 SEER. That tells me a lot. Back to your symptoms. ... | |
| Replaced blower motor fan/stll not cooling well/Central air unit | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Help. I'm a single mother with a child who has asthma and I've just spent alot of money on a Central ... A: What state are you in?? Different states have different rules. I suspect you got riped off. He may ... | |
| A/C drain pan, mold, duct cleaning | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Okay, here goes: Had an a/c guy out to the house today b/c our a/c is definitely leaking something - ... A: I understand prices are high in Florida. Each contractor has a special state lic. & is supposed to ... | |
| Thermostat Problem, I think | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a White-Rodgers thermostat for my HVAC unit. The thermostat itself is about 2 years old. My ... A: They do not fix. It may be the T-stat and it does not cost very much to put a good one in. Look for ... | |
| air conditioning | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Our home is only 4 years old. The builder put the furnace that controls upstairs in the attic. In ... A: It's the duct design. You are probably up the creek & have no paddle. The attic is in my opinion the ... | |
| General Question | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I am at my wits end trying to find and HVAC person that can do the job and do it right. I've had 4 ... A: AH! Someone looking for quality. It is hard to find a shop that will do sheet metal work that is so ... | |
| Central air conditioner | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I just turned on the a/c for the first time this year. EVERY time it starts up there is a loud ... A: The average life is 10 to 12 years for a system. Start saving your money for a replacement. Run this ... | |
| air conditioning | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: is there an ozone problem from using residential electronic filter and how I prevent it from happen? ... A: There is no way to adjust or prevent ozone from an residential electronic filter. (assuming a normal ... | |
| Foul odor from floor vents | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: The odor seemed to appear suddenly. We have been congested and our sense of smell may have missed ... A: If the house is built on a slab, does that mean the ducts are burried under the slab?? If so, what ... | |
| heater or thermostat malfunction | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: we've a carrier weathermaker 8000 gas furnace and a hunter energy moniter II plus thermostat. we ... A: First fix the code 12. If you want to know if it is the T-stat. Op-en the T-stat, unscrew the "Red" ... | |
| Noisy Intake | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I live in a home that is about 13-15 years old with the original Rheem unit installed. I recently ... A: Replacement motors come in different speeds and/or multi-speed taps. It sounds like the guy put it ... | |
| main blower | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey Bill, thanks for your thoughts. I have an older Olsen forced air furnace. having a fair bit ... A: It sounds like you can handle this. One thing comes to mind. There is a clean out access plate at ... | |
| heat pump | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I need to replace my heat pump and have received 4 bids. Each bid is different (13,14,15 & 16) SEER. ... A: Of course web sites avoid any answer that might get them in trouble with a manufacturer. (reality) ... | |
| Sears wall furnace | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me any info on a sears wall furnace M/N 867.736230? Is it convection or fan driven? I ... A: There is no book that has the old Sears part numbers in it. But I remember...... (Oh ya, I am old) ... | |
| main blower | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey Bill, thanks for your thoughts. I have an older Olsen forced air furnace. having a fair bit ... A: Ahh!!! Now things are clearing up. Give me the model # and serial # off of the I.D. Plate. I may ... | |
| main blower | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey Bill, thanks for your thoughts. I have an older Olsen forced air furnace. having a fair bit ... A: Older Olson furnaces used different controls (even on the same model that was made different ... | |
| York International Gas Furnace diamond 80 | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Furnace burns short time then off. already replaced fame sensor. i have 4 flashes of diagnois light ... A: The limit sensor is in the middle of the firewall and detects how hot the main chamber gets. When ... | |
| to much heat | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a hot water boiler with no seperate zones. The water seams to be going through and heating ... A: You can't just add pieces to a system with out looking over the way it was designed. Hands on LOOK. ... | |
| Trane XE 80 gas furnace hesitates | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: and thank you for taking the time to read my question. I have a Trane XE 80 upflow / horizontal gas ... A: You had me right up to your temporary solution. It should not work that way. We are missing ... | |
| Attic ventilation/ solar vs standard 110 | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Living here in Florida I am concerned about the summer attic temperatures. I have considered using ... A: There is no data from the fan manufacturers on how much they save. It would be very hard to figure, ... | |
| Load calculation and TESP | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: The townhouse I bought last summer is 30 years old and appears to have the original furnace and AC. ... A: Here's reality. We learn how to do the load calculation is training. Then after 5 or more years a ... | |
| Furnace blower won't shut off | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: Howdy. I have a Carrier 58ZAV (about 14 years old). The blower runs constantly; no heat. I'm ... A: You are right it is probably the board. 80 degrees had nothing to do with the failure. Just dumb ... | |
| Attic Installation | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased an foreclosed home with an inoperable heating system located under the house. ... A: Here in Montana where we heat a lot of the year it is best to put the heat in the basement (under ... | |
| Can you give me a ballpark Idea?, Please! | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm in the process of purchasing a foreclosed home. The home is about 3000 sq ft. and needs ... A: It all depends on where you are located. What is your economy like? Are you urban or rural, city & ... | |
| Return Duct Openings | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: This question is about a forced air HVAC unit. (Central Air with the heater portion being natural ... A: The rule is, more the better. BUT!!! The design has to be proper. I know, that is a bull shit ... | |
| Freedom 60 ignitor wows | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Freedom 60 American Standerd and my ignitors go out after 1.5 months. I have gone through ... A: Every where I buy ignitors, they have a 1 year warranty. Where are you getting yours. Who is the ... | |
| Induced Draft Motor stays on | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: My furnace starts to work O.K. and after 3 to 4 hrs it blows cold air only. The burners are not ... A: It takes more than "Handyman" to fix furnaces. But that means you are willing to try & have basic ... | |
| Heater Problems | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Bill, I think my heater may have a couple of problems. When we turn it on we can hear it try and ... A: What kind of heater????????? I have to take a big shot in the dark. Sounds like a dirty sensor rod. ... | |
| Ignition lockout due to recycles | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Coleman furnace a couple of years old. Which is indicating "Ignition lockout due to ... A: Any time you interupt the electricity to the furnace, it resets the control brain. Most furnaces ... | |
| heating | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Have a house that is 900' single level plus added on 1400' total 2 story. The 900 had electric heat ... A: The add on builder messed up big time. You are wasting money shutting the vents. They only close ... | |
| how much return vent area is needed? | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: How much vent area is needed for the cold air return on a forced hot air system? The return duct is ... A: No, the 4" rule is "free" area. Each grill is rated for sq." of free area. Not normally, by that I ... | |
| Heating imbalance in our home. | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Our 3400 ft2 house, built 2007, with open atrium to the up hallway, heats the upstairs very warm, ... A: Sorry to say you are pretty well screwed. #1...The house is finished & out of warrenty. The duct ... | |
| RUUD Silhouette II Gas Furnace no heat | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Rudd Silhouhette II Gas Furnace bought in 1995. serial number DH5D307F39955509.AFUE 80.1 ... A: Give me your address so I can move to Ga. $200 for a service call is steep. Here in MOntana, a ... | |
| Heil gas furnace that will not stay on | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I am the original owner, 1990 Heil N0LK075D06 forced air gas furnace. I also have the original ... A: The new control (module)(brain box) is acting up. They are under warrenty for 1 year. get the bill ... | |
| heating unit does not restart | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My home gas heating unit will start normally when I turn the thermostat to "auto-on". Temperature of ... A: There is a lot you did not tell me, so I can only guess. The furnace only runs about 20 min. I ... | |
| how much return vent area is needed? | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: How much vent area is needed for the cold air return on a forced hot air system? The return duct is ... A: It depends on the # of BTU's the furnace has. (4 sq", per 1,000 BTU's)approx. You did not give me ... | |
| gas hot wather heater | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: My whirlpool gas hot water heater makes at loud banging/knocking noise at times. It lasts for 20-30 ... A: It is full of sediment. The noise is: water heating at the bottom & then rising to the upper layer ... | |
| heater will not turn off | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: My heater runs continuously. Even after it reaches its set temp, it keeps going. I'm getting pretty ... A: Until you can get a repair person, that is the best thing to do. He is right, maybe. Do you have any ... | |
| intermittent gas fumes from furnace | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: In the past couple days I think I smell a slight odor of gas fumes in a laundry room where there is ... A: Possible, yes. Probable, NO! In order for that to happen the heat chamber would have to have a crack ... | |
| Trane TWE036C air handler | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Trane TWE036C air handler in our attic. It is 3 years old. During this past winter I ... A: You have the wrong impression. They gave you the lowest price available. That means no extra's. An ... | |
| Carrier vs. Trane | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Please help, I have a 16 year old York gas furnace with a cracked heat exchanger. I am thinking ... A: I answered this allready. But here it goes again. ***** At 16 years old, replace it. Keep looking at ... | |
| duct work | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: We installed a new Goodman furnace in an apartment 3 years ago. The unit sits in the basement. The ... A: I answered this allready. But here it goes again. There is no rule. Here is what we do. Figure the ... | |
| Carrier 40QH fan relay | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Carrier 40QH 5060320 fan coil unit. The auto-fan mode stop working recently. When the ... A: I need the model # and ser# to know what you have. But generally. No, homeowners should not mess ... | |
| Heat Pump | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: My furnace and blower is in the upstairs attic. It started out 33 degrees this morning and has ... A: YES!! That is why the attic is 85 degrees. Your money going, UP. The duct work was a poor job and is ... | |
| Help,need heat.. | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Have a doublewide mobile home that did have boiler heater..which died ...it has 1246 square feet ... A: 60 Amp's is not enough. Upgrade to a 200 amp. service. BUT!!!! remember, electric heat is the most ... | |
| Furnace will not stay on | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Bill, I have a 12 yr old Rheem AC/Furnace (Gas) model RGDJ-15EARJR 9.5Amp 150BTU starts up, runs for ... A: Not the T-stat. Sounds like the sensor circuit. Look in the burner flame for a thin rod. 1/8" round, ... | |
| TRANE XE90 LP GAS FURNACE | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: How low can I set the thermostat on the XE90 Trane LP furnace (7 yrs. old) when I am leaving the ... A: You can set it to 50 & be fine. You just need to keep the house above freezing. As to the humming. ... | |
| heating unit | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: When i turn the thermostat to heat/auto the furnace tries to kick in for a couple mintues then shuts ... A: I understand. The heating guy is looking for a "cash cow". All that stuff is nice but not necessary. ... | |
| heating smells like mildew when it's running | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 story home and the unit upstairs is what I'm concerned with. a few weeks ago I noticed a ... A: What kind of furnace? where is it installed? what AFUE? Make & model? does this unit have A/C in it? ... | |
| career in HVAC | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Long story short.... There is a very narrow window of opportunity in my community for someone to get ... A: Sounds like you have thought about this a bit. I live in Montana & 3 lights is an average town ... | |
| a/c problem | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 11 month old ruud energy star a/c unit. When i lower the thermostat it clicks on but the ... A: It could be any one of 20 different things causing this problem. Yes, a breaker can go bad. Not ... | |
| YORK GAS FURNACE NOT STAYING LIT??? | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: YORK GAS FURNACE NOT STAYING LIT??? I have a York Stellar Plus Gas Furnace installed on March 18 ... A: The first thing to do is: Take some steel wool and wrap it around the sensor. Then draw it off. Do ... | |
| Lennox G 16 Furnace Pressure Switch | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Not more than 30 days ago I had my LENNOX IGNITION CONTROL MODULE replaced. Within a week the ... A: You have been taken. The module should be covered PEROID. The outfit that replaced the module amy ... | |
| Replacing Propane Boiler | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: We purchased a lovely 3500 SF mountain home this summer, which we love. Now that the winter is here ... A: I don't know what unit you have, quality of insulation, windows & doors, etc..... BUT IN general, ... | |
| Heil 5000 air conditioner | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Heil 5000 central air conditioner, model number CA5536VKD1. I am replacing my furnace and ... A: Does it still work? If so, leave it alone. They can support the coil & replace the furnace. We do it ... | |
| Dirty - Geo Thermal Heat | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I called a company to come out and clean my 4 year old GEO Thermal system because it kept shutting ... A: Once a system gets dirty it takes several months to get it clean. The filter should be changed every ... | |
| Armstrong ULTRA V tech 80 furnace | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: This always happens in the winter time, the furnace shuts down and shows the ignition failure code ... A: Thought I answered this question allready. Repalce the wire & t-stat. Any Furnace shop, electrician ... | |
| Armstrong ULTRA V tech 80 furnace | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: This always happens in the winter time, the furnace shuts down and shows the ignition failure code ... A: It should stay on longer that 5 or 6 seconds. Much longer. I suspect the control module is out of ... | |
| Properly Sizing AC units | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if an AC system should be sized by "Total BTU" or "Sensible BTU" ... A: I don't understand why you are trying to juggle "Total" vs "Sensible" BTU's?? I live in Montana & ... | |
| TEMP STAR FURNACE | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a Model CGK100N06 Ser# L9030 35956 MFG # KUGK100DH06, Installed in 1990 in a new house. Has ... A: I think you are on the right track. In 1990 we in the industry, were going through a transition to ... | |
| Amana Furnance Problems | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Good Even Bill. Bought my first house in September and am now having trouble with the furnace. It is ... A: It almost seems you have 2 or 3 things going on. Maybe, but I doubt it. Anyway, the 4 to 10 seconds ... | |
| temperature fluxuation on thermostat | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a furnace, that is aprox. 6 yrs. old. Right after we moved in, I replaced the older ... A: What makes you think the free standing T-stat is reading correctly?? People think the T-stat's are ... | |
| Lennox G20 recycles frequently | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I live near Chicago in a 15 yr old split level frame house with the original furnace, a Lennox G20. ... A: When it is bitterly cold the cycle gets a lot longer. As I know living in Montana. It has been -20 ... | |
| Failing Honeywell S8610U igniter | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5-year old Burnham boiler and have had to replace the ignition control module 3 times. The ... A: That is excessive for either the ignitor or the control module. There is no way to mess up the ... | |
| luxaire furnace | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a luxaire furnace model# PBKM-LD16N120C SER#EKCM512019 THE FURNACE turns on and runs fine for ... A: I would suspect the flame sensor. Then the feed back circuit for the sensor (clean all connections). ... | |
| stinky flue gas | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: amana air command 90, recently installed new ignitor, reset high limit, cleaned condensate lines. ... A: Never heard of this problem. Sounds more like something in the gas. Call your gas company & have ... | |
| Inducer restrictor | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: First of all I quit working on furnaces just as condensing furnaces were coming out. Were looking at ... A: Yes & No. The restrictor plate matches the air flow through the burners with the amount of air ... | |
| heating duct length | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: What is the longest duct length recommended for an 80% efficiency gas furnace? I am in a new home - ... A: There is no set duct length. It is all air flow & pressure as determined by various sizes. In other ... | |
| Cold air return | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I have two furnaces -- one serving my first floor and one serving the second. The first floor ... A: You are right. BUt there is no way to know, with out an inspection. If all the upstairs returns will ... | |
| condensation leaks out exhaust blower | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: have a ARMSTRONG ULTRA SX 90 FURNACE PUT IN AROUND 1992 I now am getting moisture coming out of the ... A: You have to use a flash light & mirror to find exactly where the water is leaking from. (crack in ... | |
| furnace exhaust blower condensation | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: The answer you have given about similar situation does not solve my problem. I've replaced noisy ... A: Ok, its an 90%. Relax, water inside the blower will not hurt it. Just outside the furnace, at the ... | |
| furnace exhaust blower condensation | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: The answer you have given about similar situation does not solve my problem. I've replaced noisy ... A: 1st problem. It is an 80% furnace & is not supposed to be condensing moisture. On an 80% there is no ... | |
| Gas Furnace Filter | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Good Day Bill, I am a renter in my house, but have taken the responsibility of changing the furnace ... A: In the trade, we say to change the filter every 30 days during heating season. Crud has built up in ... | |
| furnace and blower not on the same page | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an Intertherm electric forced air furnace in my 1999 mobile home. The furnace came with the ... A: My thought also. Look for a Lux500 or Lux550 (heat/cool/auto/fan, digital. 5 days & 2 day week-end) ... | |
| goodman hvac | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a goodman gas furnace that seems to go through all the steps to heat but the flame turns off ... A: Sorry to hear you wasted so much money on un-needed parts. What you need is a meter. You are going ... | |
| gas furnace thermostat problem | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: We have a gas furnace and it doesn't seem that the thermostat is registering, it's not turning off ... A: Yearly usage can not compared. It all depends on the "degree days" needed each year. BUT!!! Your ... | |
| New HVAC system for my home | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I need to get a new HVAC system for my home. I've collected 4 different proposals. My current ... A: I do not like the outside units. 1. Unbalanced air pressure 2. loss of flow by adding 30 or more ... | |
| amana air command 80 does not light gas | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: furnace: amana air command 80 control: white-rodgers 50e47-843 (brand new - I had to replace the old ... A: Confusion. Forget the manual, that is general info and is not adjusted with each model. First "LOOK" ... | |
| cast iron radiator query | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm having a dispute with my landlord over the temp of the radiators in my apartment. The thermostat ... A: Bad question from my point of view. I get in trouble for my answer. Yes, you are costing the ... | |
| Great room is too cold in winter | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a large room that is our living, dining and kitchen. It is 760 sq. ft. with a 15' high ... A: Classic heat flow problem. The ceiling fan will not help. Infared will not do it either. ... | |
| Intermittent Issues with Rheem RGLH Heater ignition | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: Happy New Year! So I am not at all HVAC oriented. Here is my situation (rather lengthy): I was ... A: I would call the HVAC company & tell them not to figure one getting paid. Since they did not fix the ... | |
| Natural Gas Vented heater | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: Bill, I live in UpState NY, temps in the winter can drop into the severe minus areas. I am looking ... A: I am in Montana, so low temps are familar. 600 sq ft. w/bed room is a lot of space. I would go up 1 ... | |
| return duct never connected | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: We have lived in this slab foundation house in Fort Worth, Texas for 28 years. Last week our ... A: Here in Montana we would draw the air from the floor. In Texas it is much hotter than here. So, A/C ... | |
| ave temp setting | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 unit apartment building with a single boiler and radiant heat. The themastat is in one ... A: There is no such a thing as "average" temp. setting. Sorry The way to save money is to have 7 zones ... | |
| Gas Furnace blows cold air | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: We had a new XE 80 Trane gas furance installed in 2001. We have had consistant problems with the ... A: Now that you have it. Fix it. UNLESS you want to get into a good furnace. 2 stage, 2 pipe, 95% AFUE ... | |
| decision to replace the furnace | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My 12 year old 80% single stage Rheem furnace fan stopped running after a minute. Looks like that ... A: There is no way to answer this question. If you have the money, go ahead. Your gas bill will drop if ... | |
| forced hot water heating system | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: WE LIVE IN A CULDESAC AND ARE AWAY FOR 4 MONTHS(DEC THROUGH MARCH} The outside pipe has frozen on 2 ... A: Probably. BUT Shuting off the water will not keep the water line from freezing. The pipe will still ... | |
| older wall mounted furnace | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I inherited through work, a 50' era wall mounted furnace. Everyone has been in on this thing, and it ... A: Contact Williams furnace company. (customer service) ... | |
| Identify Propane Valve | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can identify the gas valve in the attached images. The system was ... A: Sorry, I don't work on ranges. But I think if you called Unitrol customer service they can identify ... | |
| Gas Hook Up Rinnai 1004 | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: Please help. I am experienced in hooking up gas appliances, however I've never hooked up a gas ... A: Code calls for a trap at each gas appliance. So, yes. Put in a trap. The hook up can usually be a ... | |
| Gas furnace size for house | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: For a 1900 square foot house in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, what size of one-stage high-efficiency gas ... A: The class to learn how to do this sizing, is 3 days long. There are way to many things to consider. ... | |
| gas furnace filter | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: our home was built in 1998 and we moved in 6 mos ago. we attempted to change our furnace filter and ... A: That all depends on who designed your system. The filter is part of the ductwork system not the ... | |
| New Air Conditioning | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning: Yesterday the contractor that I hire replaced my outdoor A/C Unit and in the attic he ... A: The copper pipes do not need to be replaced (unless damaged). It is a common practice to re-use the ... | |
| return vents | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: We have a 200 year old cape in NH that has been used as a summer house until recently. We have a 7 ... A: Covering returns will cause furnace problems. It will not help at all. Close 1/2 of the hot air ... | |
| Changing an a/c transformer | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Our dog chewed thru the a/c wires. We have re-attached the wires, checked the fuses and think it ... A: Don't jump to that conclusion. Does the unit (furnace) work at all? How did you check the fuses? ... | |
| Tempstar 9000 furnace | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I have about a ten year old Tempstar 9000 furnace in my home in Milwaukee WI. I recently had to move ... A: Take some steel wool & wipe the sensor rod clean. Do not scrub. Check ground connections at the ... | |
| finding a draft inducer for my tempstar gas furnace | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a Tempstar gas furnace and it has a broken draft inducer. I am trying to find one on the ... A: Call Tempstar customer srevice & ask them for a wholeseller and distributor for your area. You can ... | |
| Sear Furnace - short circuit... | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Sears Natural Gas Furnace Model #867.764240 Serial#H41663015. Three weeks ago our ... A: 30 years easy. BUT! If you live in a COLD area like I do (Montana). I would replace it now, With a 2 ... | |
| trane furnace xe80 | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: . A: Look inside the blower door for the list of "blink codes". If not there, look inside the furnace or ... | |
| Furnace size quandry | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I have four quotes from professionals and all four told me a difference size of furnace to buy. ( ... A: I know what you mean, "temp. going down". I live in Great Falls, Montana. Forget the 45 & 60 units ... | |
| Weil McLain PFG-5-PI gas hot water boiler | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: When the thermostat closes the circ. pump comes on but the boiler does not go to the 'ignition' ... A: Ok, I don't re-read the whole question. Just the new part. Anyhow, my Honeywell book says the 8620 ... | |
| Weil McLain PFG-5-PI gas hot water boiler | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: When the thermostat closes the circ. pump comes on but the boiler does not go to the 'ignition' ... A: AHH!!! That info helps a lot. It is kind of hard to understand what is going on over the internet. ... | |
| ac unit blowing out warm air | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I just had refrigerant added 2.5 months ago to my outdoor unit. It is once again blowing warm air. I ... A: It all depends on where the leak is. AND!!!! if the guy can find it, sometimes it can be found in 10 ... | |
| Weil McLain PFG-5-PI gas hot water boiler | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: When the thermostat closes the circ. pump comes on but the boiler does not go to the 'ignition' ... A: I don't mean to be a smart ass but who said it is not supposed to operate differently?? The temp. ... | |
| Goodman A/C with H- coil | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm so frustrated right now!!! We have only lived in this (brand new when purchased) house for 2.5 ... A: I am sorry you are having such a bad time. Switch companies, someone is doing POOR work on your ... | |
| rheem furnace | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have rheem 90 plus furnace. After call for heat it starts blower, ignites burner and opens gas ... A: Not the board. Yes, I ment the fix kit for the flame sensor. It acts like a dirty flame sensor. ... | |
| rheem furnace | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have rheem 90 plus furnace. After call for heat it starts blower, ignites burner and opens gas ... A: I don't think it is the control board. Rheem had a problem with some of these 90 plus furnaces. Take ... | |
| Air Cond | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Goodman (Janitrol) Model GMP 075-3 revision A. SN 9803640115. My air conditioning went ... A: Never take the exhaust blower appart. I've tried this fix. Forget it. The way it is put together ... | |
| problem with A/C Unit | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I live in an apartment building and I recently noticed a terrible odor when my A/C is running. It ... A: Years of built up crud. Open the unit & clean everything & disenfect. Even undo the metal around the ... | |
| AC coils | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: Our house is 7 years old and I came home one day to find a large puddle in my living room. I called ... A: Understood. I am a believer in God & Jesus. Time to call a different shop. Maybe Sears, they are ... | |
| Air Cond | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a Goodman (Janitrol) Model GMP 075-3 revision A. SN 9803640115. My air conditioning went ... A: What happens when you jump the "Red" t-stat wire to the "Green" wire. Both are 24 volts at the ... | |
| Armstrong Furnace | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I am having a problem that my service man has not been able to figure out, and it would be ... A: I would try a different T-stat. How many wires between the T-stat & the furnace?? Try a Lux 722E ... | |
| RUUD inside blower | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I have an outside condenser with an inside blower place in a small closet type area. I am seeing ... A: If an inside unit is set up right, it will make water. There is a pan under the coil to catch the ... | |
| Freon in a Goodman | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: This is a follow up to the question you answered for me over the weekend, thanks for the advice! ... A: Easy. He may have over charged it. It is easy to add 2 lbs to a low system. The gauges have to be ... | |
| air conditioning duct sweat on ceiling | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: In a two story house in North Carolina, the HVAC ducts sweat onto the first floor ceiling during the ... A: Where Exactly are these ducts that sweat?? In the attic?? Where is the air handler?? Are they buried ... | |
| A/C Blower Works And Then Shuts Off | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Lennox G40UH(X) Series: Good amount of water leaking into drip pan.System cools for about 5 hours ... A: Water into drip pan. GOOD. The new cap may have gone bad. Remove & check in a cap tester. Replace ... | |
| gas hot water heater | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I am getting conflicting advice from neighbors re Should I drain the water from my natural gas hot ... A: This is simple. Drain 5 to 10 gallons every month. Not the whole thing. Minerals are heavy, they ... | |
| too much moisture in my house | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a Trane hi efficiency air conditioner and furnace. It is probably 12 yrs old. My problem is ... A: Good God man where do you live?? That is a lot of moisture. A/C units are not made to remove ... | |
| Blower on my ac unit seems to get stuck. | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Payne ac/furnace. When the blower is suppose to start up, it makes a humming noise and the ... A: I assume you mean the inside unit. At over 20 years old, it is working at 50% efficiency and at its ... | |
| reehm criterion 11 air condition | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: insufficient return air flow. not drawing air from inside home drawing air from basement ... A: I don't know anything about the house or system. I just have to guess. Have you checked the filter? ... | |
| airconditioner not cooling | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: our airconditioner is not cooling, it is blowing air just fine, but it is not cold. amana ... A: Ahh! more, info. I assume you mean the outside unit. When they humm, quit, then humm again. That ... | |
| Condensing unit will not shut off | 8/26/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| AC outside unit not working | 8/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| LENNOX G60UH(X) SERIES | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased my home 2 weeks ago and just getting a feel for the house. The age of the furnace ... A: A heat only furnace has no, "Fan On" switch. (normally) because people are cheap. You will have to ... | |
| Installation of Honeywell Programmable Thermostat with Bryant Puron HVAC Syster | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased the Honeywell 7-day Programmable Thermostat, Model # RTH7500, to install for my ... A: Something does not add up here. I hear that the furnaces are 6 years old & what are the A/C units. ... | |
| HVAC Fan | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a very old mobile home that I use as a part time residence. I came in today after being away ... A: The fan is bad. Replace it. The ice is a good sign. It means the compressor is working. Ice will ... | |
| water & possibly mold in furnace/AC unit | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have an electric forced air central furnace/AC unit. I purchased this manufactured home new 6 ... A: I know what you mean about allergies. This is normal (water in the pan). This forms when the coil is ... | |
| New unit causes loud wind sucking noise on returns | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: noisy returns may not be large enough for new 2 ton unit. How large shoud the return vents be for a ... A: You have to tell me more info. How old are both units (Inside & outside). Brands, SEER rating, AFUE ... | |
| Comparable Carrier Models to Quoted American Standard Models | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: We are looking to get a new furnace/AC in September/October and I am in the process of doing my ... A: I do not like Carrier, they take too much repair, long term. Vs other Brands. Let me ask you why an ... | |
| Time to Replace AC in Home | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: We own a 2800 sq ft 27 year old home in Northern California where we do get days that are 100 ... A: "Which way should we go?" .... ... With an additional quote. ... ... That's what I reccomend. ... ... | |
| torch brazing | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Bill, Should copper tubing be cleaned and fluxed prior torch brazing? Thanks for your help. ... A: YES!!! For a proper joint that will not fail fast. Clean the copper with a stainless steel brush ... | |
| Hot Room | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: Brainard, It’s our first North Texas summer in our house (this summer is crazy hot 100+ degrees for ... A: I run into this all the time. It is a weakness in the duct design. Where is your furnace/air ... | |
| ac | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: my mothers air conditioning will not cycle off. Runs with thermostat diconnected. Compressor also ... A: Sounds like the "contactor" (relay) in the outside unit has locked up. Outside by the unit there ... | |
| Is evacuating lines always necessary? | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I am considering buying a mini split system AC and heat pump. Several sellers of these units say you ... A: There is only 1 (major) company that manufactures that type fitting (although several companies use ... | |
| Is evacuating lines always necessary? | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I am considering buying a mini split system AC and heat pump. Several sellers of these units say you ... A: These kind of line sets have existed for over 20 years. They are the quick & cheap way to go. And ... | |
| A/C will not cool house below 82f | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an old goodman unit probably from the late 80's. I live in Dallas, TX. Unit was recently ... A: Anytime the large pipe is exposed to air it will frost up. This happens when the unit is working. ... | |
| ACU | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: new acu fitted last year,bigger than previous model. Old model struggled to cool upstairs, and the ... A: It is not the size of the unit that will cool the up-stairs. It is the duct work design. Think about ... | |
| circuit board | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: can you change out the relay on a Rheem Ruud 62-24084-82 Furnace Control Board. the cool relay will ... A: I know from doing circuit board repair on computers, that the reley can be replaced. BUT!!! Due to ... | |
| closing vents in unused rooms in the house | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: We live in a ranch house in central Texas. I have been hearing about closing vents in unused rooms ... A: Let me tell you how we figure an A/C job. 1st we find the "Heat gain" for a house. That tells me the ... | |
| Furnace blower motor | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a Goodman furnace in my house, and today the blower stopped working. It tries to work, makes ... A: Bad motor. How old is the unit. The motor has a 5 year warrenty. The model & ser# will give the ... | |
| Water leaking at the top of my furnace | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I recently noticed when my Central Air has been running that I am getting water leaking from where ... A: When the A/C runs it makes condensation at the coil. The coil has a pan under it. The pan drain ... | |
| Central air, initial charge, used unit | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I recently installed a carrier central air unit (used) in my home, I did all of the soldering and I ... A: Before I answer, what kind of solder did you use? 2nd, I don't think much of Carrier. But lets move ... | |
| Need furnace wiring manual / schematic | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I have an Inter-City gas furnace, recently serviced by Sears and now it doesn't work - it cools ... A: They make 50 different models. Please give me the model # & ser# (not the Sears numbers) Like ... | |
| A/c condensing unit giving inconsistant readings. | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: And in the evenings the temp inside the house gets up to 80. I put my gauges on the low side and the ... A: This is only part of the info needed. High side also. What do you mean the pressure changes (from 60 ... | |
| intermittant daily problem fan on compressor off | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Trane residential Ac unit 1200XE that is almost 10 years old and it is getting to happen ... A: I suspect a bad compressor. It gets over heated, shuts "Off" on overload. Then cools off, then ... | |
| air conditioner installation | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I would like to install a small daewoo airconditioner into my window. However, I am renting and my ... A: You are right it will fall out. Happens every year. You need to have someone make a wood base that ... | |
| ac | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 15 seer Sears Kenmore model EBV3600A, Serial A041074975 central heat/ac. I purchased it in ... A: The pan sits under the coil. The coil drips moisture into the pan. The pan collects it & puts it ... | |
| Air Vent Temperature Difference | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing a home. In our inspection we found that on one side of the house, the ... A: He is guessing. God, I love inspectors, they keep money coming in to HVAC outfits. Now that I've had ... | |
| Leak in air handler and replacemet unit | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: This is a multi part question... I have a leak in my Gibson air handler for my upstairs unit. I ... A: Wow, that is an excelent question (s). NH should have enough latent moisture in the air for a heat ... | |
| AC size, cooling, and attic fan | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: We installed a 2.5 ton Trane AC with an air handler in the attic and compressor outside. We live in ... A: The attic insulation does not help the ducts. Most of them are above the insulation. This takes a ... | |
| Penthouse condo airconditioning problem | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: ..We recently moved into a new third floor/top level 1450 condo with small cathedral ceiling. The ... A: Since the condo is new. Tell them, It is not doing the job, replace it with a bigger one. (PERIOD) ... | |
| Electric Furnace Wiring | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a house which has a Chromalox 20KW eletric furnace. The #1 and #3 elements come on but ... A: Usually, Chromalox makes the elements. Look on the I.D. plate for the manufacturer. Anyway. It ... | |
| Freon on Home Central AC Units | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: My question is about my home central air conditioning unit. I have been living in this home for nine ... A: A/C units are silver soldered shut. They normally do not leak. Sometimes the copper will have a leak ... | |
| Smal leak in a/c coil | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: How can I repair a small leak in my coil? I guess a better question is : how should I go about ... A: I assume 15% HVAC brazing rod, not standard rod. Sounds like you can do the job. You are right, ... | |
| Smal leak in a/c coil | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: How can I repair a small leak in my coil? I guess a better question is : how should I go about ... A: You don't solder a coupler Or remove sections. Do you know how to silver solder & have 15% silver ... | |
| Direct-vent into the garage | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I just had a Bryant 352 (heat) unit installed in a utility closet with louvered doors in our home to ... A: No and NO WAY!!! Bet it was not inspected. Call your city/county/state inspector & have them come ... | |
| Heill AC unit not working | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old house with a HEIL ac unit and a gas furnace. Today the AC stopped working and ... A: Was the burnt wire Alum.??? Probably. It has nothing to do with the problem. You have a electrical ... | |
| AC Unit | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I replaced a bad contactor in my ac unit. The new contactor is the same 24 volts at the coil. I have ... A: What size wire runs out to the unit? At least 18 ga. The wire internally, goes through the ... | |
| New HVAC or Gas Fired Boiler System | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Just purchased a gut and remodel 4000 sqft rowhouse. The existing system is 30 years old, gas fired ... A: There is no, 1 answer for your question. But rather 50 answers, just depends on the point of view. A ... | |
| A/C Attic Duct Work | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: My A/C unit is in the attic of my house and the flexible duct work runs across the top of the ... A: Putting the duct in an attic is a compromise. (poor compromise) When the ducts can only be run in ... | |
| Heat Pump Troubleshooting | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: Bill, I have a heat pump, I've noticed that the inside fan seems run continuously. Upon inspection ... A: Some ice will form in &/or on the coil. (normal) Anytime the large line is exposed to the air, it ... | |
| What's wrong in my new AC system | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to install new AC system for my house, the AC is Carrier 24APA5 Series and I have a ... A: It is a control problem. With out looking at the wiring diagrams There is no way to know what is ... | |
| Heat and Air Returns | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Our upstairs bedrooms have returns low and high on the wall. Should we close off one set of ... A: Usually the high registers are for heat. Not return air. Someone may have changed the ducts. You ... | |
| Electrical Problem (?) with Bryant AC Unit | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: On very warm days when my AC unit has to run for ~90 or more minutes in order to get/keep the house ... A: Call Bryant customer service. This is a very"Odd" one. Good luck. ... | |
| Condensation on air duct | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Our air conditioning air ducts are in our utility closet on the first floor of our two story town ... A: The A/C is very cold and making the ducts cold. Just like a glass full of ice cubes. The glass ... | |
| a/c unit with annoying sound after cooling cycle. | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: Rheem 1 ½ ton 13 SEER home a/c unit with annoying sound after cooling cycle. I had a new a/c unit ... A: Yes. Tx valve my butt. It's a Rheem. .... Not foam, dense fiberglass insulation. They make a sound ... | |
| modular home w/ no cold air return vents | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: 16yr old modular total electric..purchase new w/o a/c..just had it installed last summer..put in a 3 ... A: Tell me about the modular. Is it built like a trailer house?? (hallway on an outside wall) Are the ... | |
| Central Aircondition compatibility with evaporating coil | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have 2.5ton Coleman Presidential II airconditioner with U36 coil unit inside my closet. The ... A: It is not the coil not cooling that is the problem. When units have to run this long it means the ... | |
| ac installation | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: the installation of my new Trane furnace and ac is now complete. the ac is an XR-14 3 ton outside ... A: Yes, that sounds right. The lines do not hold very much. He did not have to add any because the ... | |
| Maytag M1010 home A/C-heating unit | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a one year old 4 ton system mounted on my roof....The blower keeps coming on by itself...I ... A: In cooling mode,the T-stat sends 2 signals to the furnace. #1. on the yellow wire, the t-stat sends ... | |
| No Air Flow in York AC Unit | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm struggling with an A/C problem that I haven't been to track down, and am hoping you will be able ... A: Normal operation. Anytime the large copper pipe is exposed to air, it will freeze up. The insulation ... | |
| air conditioning | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: The suction line (gas) which is covered well with insulation is sweating excessively and dripping ... A: It has to be a refrigeration insulation. This kind will stop water vapor from contacting the copper ... | |
| AC freezing up | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a Ruud Heating/ac unit; quite a few years old. The coils on the inside unit have froze over ... A: This happens when the freon is low. Run the fan at "On". That will thaw it the fastest. It needs ... | |
| Snyder Compressor failure | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can tell me what size an old Snyder General Model # AB042G Compressor is? I ... A: The wholesale houses for compressors have a cross reference for this purpose. Look for a "Johnstone ... | |
| york diamond 80 furnace | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a york furnace (9 years old). AC and heat work fine, as does the blower motor. the problem I ... A: The "brain box" has gone bad. This is the default setting for a bad control box. This running of the ... | |
| AC fan keeps running, icing up | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: We live in central Virginia and have a Rheem Classic XI Super Efficiency AC central air unit. The ... A: Anytime the large copper pipe is exposed to the air, it is supposed to frost up. NORMAL Replace the ... | |
| sears a/c 867 816211 | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I have an older Sears (Kenmore or Keeprite) air conditioner Model # 867 816211 / Serial # H11277125 ... A: I( can tell you it is over 20 years old. The average life of a home A/C unit is 12 to 14 years. But, ... | |
| Ultra V Tech 80 Air conditioner | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I have an Ultra V Tech 80 air conditioner. We turned the AC on today. The fan outside is running, ... A: Sounds like the coil has frozen up. Turn off the A/C. Put the fan switch to "On". It may take 30 min ... | |
| a/c coils freezing and leaking over fins | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: My a/c repair man recently changed the accumulator because he said it was rusted and leaking paid ... A: Now I understand what is hapening. The price for what he did was reasonable. Better than most. ... | |
| central heat/ac not working | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: we just moved into our first house and the reim ac (which we were told is only 5 years old) located ... A: When the fan runs & can only be shut "Off" by unplugging, it means the control board is shot. ($200 ... | |
| a/c coils freezing and leaking over fins | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: My a/c repair man recently changed the accumulator because he said it was rusted and leaking paid ... A: Easy, Jennifer. Start over. Tell me about the unit (make, model, SEER rating, age, etc). I take it ... | |
| building small cabin | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: 250sf basement and 500sf living with enclosed bath. Builder recommends Monitor K1 fuel vented ... A: I assume you have to use propane as a fuel. I would use a 95% AFUE (sealed combustion) unit, with a ... | |
| furnace making electric humming noise | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a DMO Industries WMSII that was installed back in 1992 (I am not original owner). This ... A: If the draft motor is humming it has to be replaced. The whole thing comes a unit. Call a "Johnstone ... | |
| air handler-should I use it | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 25+ years Comfortmaker condenser unit that has just died. No name plate or visible markings ... A: Here is what the contractor does. Open the air handler & meassure the size where the coil goes in. ... | |
| Rheem furnace | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have an older Rheem furnace and have to replace the draft inducer. The old part has a place to ... A: No you can't eliminate it. Each safety covers a different spot of the furnace. They are not ... | |
| air handler-should I use it | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 25+ years Comfortmaker condenser unit that has just died. No name plate or visible markings ... A: Yes, keep the air handler. It is just a box to hold the fan & coil. The motor is the only part & it ... | |
| AC Repair | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: My home ac unit is not cooling properly. I noticed that on the outside unit, ice is building up on a ... A: The pipe is sealed copper and any time it is exposed to air, it will frost up. (when the unit is ... | |
| need size of dual capacitor :c/a kenmore model ckt36-1b | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: What is the size of the dual capacitor for: kenmore model ckt36-1b central air conditioner ? - a ... A: My book says 40/5 but I don't know if that is right for you. What motor is it running?? If the ... | |
| carrier gas furnace/ air conditioner combo for 1000 sqft | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I am just looking for something economical that is reliable and does what it says.Thanks A: Then look for another brand. Carrier in my opinion needs ongoing repair & money. I like a unit to ... | |
| trane xv95 furnace | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I am considering Trane XV95 furnace to replace the existing Bryant furnace. The installer says he ... A: He is mistaken. The 2 stage is lost, unless a 2 stage T-stat is used. If you doubt me, call customer ... | |
| Gas Fired Forced Air Furnace | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: My furnace is about 15 years old. I heard dripping tonight and noticed quite a bit of water ... A: Yes, idea's. .... ... It is the A/C leaking. Under the coil, there is a factory installed drain ... | |
| trane xv95 furnace | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I am considering Trane XV95 furnace to replace the existing Bryant furnace. The installer says he ... A: Changes at the board make it operate as a 1 stage. That ruins the extra money spent for a 2 stage. ... | |
| Is this unit worth the extra money? | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I live in NW Arkansas and we are building a new home. We have quotes for a 3 ton Trane 13 SEER AC ... A: I answered this once & the answer got lost. So, let me start over. a 13 SEER is at the bottom and a ... | |
| Replacing Central Air Conditioner | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 yr old, 3000 sq foot house with 2 2.5 ton 10 seer carrier central air units in NC. ... A: The tech's are trying to SELL. Units don't get manufactured at a 10 SEER & then drop to an 8 SEER ... | |
| variable speed air handlers | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Are variable speed air-handlers for Central AC worth the extra cost? How has their reliability been ... A: There is no doubt about their reliability. They add comfort & save a little bit of money. The ... | |
| SEER dilema | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I contracted with the best known, highly reputable company in our city to have new A/C systems ... A: Someone screwed up. Ever heatpump is certified before manufacture. PEROID..... Ask for $1,000 back ... | |
| High Voltage Breaker to Heat Pump Tripping | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently had an old heat pump replaced with a new unit. Everything worked great for about a week ... A: Of course that is what he would say. Here is what you do. Go out to the unit & look for the ID ... | |
| Seigler Wall Furnace | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: We have an old Seigler, which is no longer available, I know the parts are interchangeable, but now ... A: My closest one here in MOntana is 235 miles away. Where on Earth are you?? Look up one & call them ... | |
| Furnace doesn't fire | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old Trane package unit that was recently found to have a rusted out heat exchanger. ... A: Sounds like you are on the right track. Just some little crap wire, not hooked up right. Lets ... | |
| Central Air Conditioner | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: Bill, I bought a rental house with a rooftop heating/air unit that looks original to the house. It ... A: Classic symptoms for low freon. BUT!!! A 25 year old unit should be replaced. The life should be 20 ... | |
| cold air return | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I am considering adding a sink and stool to our current closet/furnace room. This is on the first ... A: No. and No way! It violates several codes. The worst is the furnace code (mechanical code on ... | |
| Replacing central AC | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I am installing all 2 new compressors and new duct work in a 25-year-old house. The original double ... A: They sound reasonable. How many zones at 33,000 BTU's?? I would put in attic insulation up to R-32 ... | |
| central air | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: What size condenser is needed to cool a 1,000 sq. ft. house. i live in chicago,il we have a ... A: Your question is: how many tons of cooling do I need. About 50 or 60 things effect the size of the ... | |
| Duomatic Olsen Ultramax II furnace NG | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: My furnace will not stay lit the purge fan runs for the typical 30 seconds, the burners ignite and ... A: Open the front & watch it light. Look for the pilot light. When the pilot flame is lit, the sensor ... | |
| Continuous drain from A/C | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: There is what I beleive to be a part of the a/c unit in my garage attic. Then, there is an a/c unit ... A: I am sorry. Didn't go far enough with the explaination. Depending where you are located & how much ... | |
| hard start kit for my a/c | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: i live in southern arizona and just recently has a company rep come out and check out my a/c before ... A: A hard start kit is added (cost $20) when the compressor is having trouble starting. It will extend ... | |
| leak testing Airconditioning system | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a small leak for the last 4 years since my current unit was installed. The company has added ... A: Did you pay for 3 times? That takes away the incentive to find the leak. Yes, small leaks are hard ... | |
| Thermostat off but heat still circulating | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: Had new Beckett burner installed february last year. Have forced hot water with baseboards in each ... A: Normally I would not take this question, because of the Beckett burner. But, I understand where you ... | |
| air unit | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: Does freon leak even when the unit is not running? We have a 13 year old carrier unit (cheapest ... A: Yes. Freon is at about 100 PSI in a system. It will leak out until the pressure drops equal to air ... | |
| Rheem AC | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: Bill, I have a 3 Ton Rheem Straight Cool 6 years old model RAK037JAZ 10 seer RBHZ 17JO7NFD air ... A: Some one is giving you FULL PRICE +, for their work. Clean the coils your self. Can you get a small ... | |
| Heating and AC | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: We put a 2nd story addition on our home. We added a seperate unit in the attic for heat and ac. I ... A: Attic units are the poorest choice available. Did they use flex ducts. They restrict air flow. ... | |
| ac | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1800 sq ft house and currently have a xe1000 trane unit that is getting old. Am think of ... A: XE1000 is the model # & they come in sizes from 1 1/2 to 10 ton. Unless you are in a "Southern" ... | |
| where should the air intake come from? | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: i have a whistling noise coming from the vent. i checked it out and i have a seal that came apart. ... A: The noise is caused when there is too high of a suction in the return. The 2 paths that have suction ... | |
| Payne Electrically Non-Responsive | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: First, thanks for all you do here. I know it takes a lot of time, and it is most certainly ... A: It is an electrical problem. Did you check the fuse in the breaker panel? Get a meter & see if it ... | |
| A/C inside blower not working. | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Heat and blower works fine. When I turn the A/C on the compressor kicks on but the blower doesn't. ... A: There is one wire from the T-stat that could cause this problem. The "G" (green)( might be any color ... | |
| where should the air intake come from? | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: i have a whistling noise coming from the vent. i checked it out and i have a seal that came apart. ... A: Easy friend. Where in Mich?? It is common to use the floor joists to make up part of the return ... | |
| musty smell | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a American Standard unit. It has a natural gas pack and a electric a/c. It is one unit ... A: With out looking at it in person I have to guess. You have things growing in the ducts & pipes & ... | |
| Central Air System | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a 1950's california ranch house in the hills of encino california. The breeze keeps ... A: I stay away from the 2 stage cooling units. 13 or 14 SEER is plenty (for 4 months a year). Drop, ... | |
| Ticking and Popping | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: We have a new furnace that has replaced our 28 year old furnance. Great service, nice furnance but ... A: The new furnaces make a lot of noise. Older furnaces can be made to run VERY quiet. Anyway, relax. ... | |
| Gas furnace in attic | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I've been told that I cannot replace my furnace in the attic with a high-efficiency gas heater ... A: Any time it drops below 32, the furnace may freeze. It is because the attic is vented to the ... | |
| new furnace and airconditioning | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: We have recently had an estimate for an Armstrong 2 stage variable 120,000 BTU 96%effic furnace with ... A: I would keep shoping for a furnace. Try 5 or 6 other shops. I do not like either units he carries ... | |
| Gas furnance | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I have an American Standard Freedom 80 (June 2001). It uses the White Rodgers Emerson Electric Model ... A: You have an "Odd" problem. The check line polarity "flash", does not sound right.. After 7 years, ... | |
| Single Pipe Steam Converstion Project | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I have an single zone oil furnace with single pipe steam in a 2 family home. I am looking to ... A: No, the existing piping can not be used with natural gas/propane hot air furnaces. Only with new gas ... | |
| reliable ninety five | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: We bought our 1st house last June and this is the type of gas furnace it has. Lately when it turns ... A: Get hold of the realitor who sold you the house. Ask him to come over & show you where the filter is ... | |
| Re: York Furnace Problem | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a York Diamond 80, that has been nothing but problems. Currently my furnace fan and blower ... A: No reset buttons I know of. Shutting "Off" the juice will reset the board. (unless it is bad). Try ... | |
| problem with heating properly | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a tempstar 175000 BTU furnace unit.My house is 3000 sq feet. and the furnace seems to come on ... A: The exhaust pipe is only hot when the unit is making heat. This tells me the unit is working. The ... | |
| americanstandardfreedom90 | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I had the power venter motor replaced because it was real noisy. Immediatly after the service man ... A: Yes, it is possible. It is also possible he screwed up wiring it. I would up plug it and then ... | |
| Ruud Achiever 80 | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a Ruud Achiever Super Quiet 80 furnace that the fan will run constantly but the burners will ... A: This means, it needs repair. Usually the blink codes are inside the unit. Open it up & look on the ... | |
| Home A/C Freezing-Up | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: By the time summer rolls around, my upstairs a/c unit can't keep up with the heat. The house and ... A: No. The symptoms say "low freon". .... Question? Does it work when they leave? If so, then it goes ... | |
| propane furnace discharging water? | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: i just bought a 3400 sq. ft. home in southern ma(02343) and am having the experience of two ... A: The basement furnace has 2 pipes (1 for intake air and the other for exhaust). The 90% furnace ... | |
| Faulty failed ignition indicator | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a York Diamond 80 natural gas furnace that's been working fine for 6 seasons now. But in ... A: Sounds like the flame is not "proofing". Get some steel wool. Look for a small 1/8th rod that is ... | |
| location of air filter | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a crusader gas furnace model LG164-4. i can't find the filter i hope you can help me. i dont ... A: There is no one place that filters are installed. The filter is always on the return air ducts. ... | |
| Running the blower on furnace | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: Is it best to keep the blower fan running on my furnace at all times? A: Yes & No. It all depends on what your goals are. I run mine all the time. That way the air gets ... | |
| Wiring a programmable thermostat | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: ..I have a Honeywell RTH221B1000 programmable thermostat, but the wiring coming out of the wall does ... A: You don't tell me about the furnace. So I'll guess. There are 2 wires comming out of the wall. ... | |
| New Air Contitioner? | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: My Carrier outdoor A/C unit (on a split-system) has failed and needs to be replaced. It is a 3 ton ... A: Most of the rating for SEER is with the outside unit. BUT ..... The inside coil needs to be replaced ... | |
| Trane XE 90 - No heat - Water Build up | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 8 year old TRANE XE 90 natural gas furnace which has a blower motor to exhaust fumes thru ... A: That is how much water they make every day. It is not draining out of the furnace properly. Open ... | |
| Weil Mclain oil fired boiler pressure is to much | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: We have a single family raised ranch with a Weil Mclain oil fired boiler And the pressure relief ... A: It lets out water because the pressure is too high. That is its job. & it is doing it properly. I ... | |
| York Diamond 90 Furnace Shuts off | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I have York Diamond 90 Furnace in my basement of a two story home in Toronto Canada. It appears to ... A: When the blower fan keeps on blowing & will not shut Off. That is the default setting for a bad ... | |
| info about furnace | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: i am looking for some info on a furnace. The make is American Standard its a freedom 80 single stage ... A: It is an 80,000 BTU. I can not tell you how many feet it will heat. It all depends on where you ... | |
| Heater Kicking Itself Off | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a general question, as i no nothing about heating and a/c and can't give any details about ... A: That should be a minor fix. $200 to $300 tops & then be good for another 10 years. A furnace should ... | |
| Propane usage--no meter | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Brainard, I recently bought an older ('60s) home in what was then country. House has a propane ... A: There is no exact way to tell how much is in the tank. The gauges are for rough measurement only. ... | |
| R-22 or R-410a | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: Have a quick question for you regarding the freon type i can use in my a/c system. My outside unit ... A: The outside unit is not made for 410A. Why would you want 410?? Yes, it does not warm atmosphere as ... | |
| dettson heater | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: i have a dettson hot water home heating unit. model # hgrc 105or113 crn # ? 4559. when the pilet ... A: I have never seen the unit you have. Sorry. I would not think mounting should cause that problem. ... | |
| Furnace Blower | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: We bought our house last year and the garage has a furnace!!! Great. Now the furnace comes on but ... A: What brand, how old, what AFUE, what fuel? Propane, nat. gas, oil, electricity or what?? When you ... | |
| water running out of air conditioning return | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: i have an air conditioning unit (both cooling/heating ) formy ground floor apartment. there is ... A: I can only speak in general terms, since I have no way of knowing what units you have. All A/C units ... | |
| Coleman central air handler | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a Coleman Evcon C.A.M. II, coleman Air central air handler. It was installed in the early ... A: Time to contact Coleman customer service. If they can not come up with one, ask them which "Mortex" ... | |
| clanging in heat/air ducts | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help us. We have central heat/air and in one room of our house, there is a clanging ... A: No way to tell what it will cost. I do not think it is the unit. I suspect a piece of sheet metal. ... | |
| R/A ceiling installation issue... | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: This is a 2-story new home and it's still under construction. Master bed room is in the first floor ... A: It does not have to be insulated but should be tight (no air leaks). Does not have to be caulked. ... | |
| Furnace needs several start attempts before lighting | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: Our RUUD Delux 90 Plus furnace, model #UGED-10ERAJS, has worked fine since 1995. A few months ago ... A: Since you are focused on the rough fan. Replace it, it is only $150 to $200 (usually). There is a ... | |
| Furnace needs several start attempts before lighting | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: Our RUUD Delux 90 Plus furnace, model #UGED-10ERAJS, has worked fine since 1995. A few months ago ... A: What you describe is a dirty sensor. Take some steel wool & wipe the sensor "rod" clean. (don't ... | |
| Blower constantly running | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Will the blower constantly running make my utility bill rise above $500? The furnance comes on and ... A: No. The blower makes no difference on gas consumption. It will make the temp. "evener" in the ... | |
| Janitrol furnace | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I live in Southern Minnesota. The about 10 year old Janitrol AFUE 92.0 (Model # GMPNO80-4) is barely ... A: It is short cycling. (bad) Is it still runnning 2 min at a time?? What did he do for 4 hours?? This ... | |
| Burner will not stay lit through heating cycle | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old GMC (I presume it is a Goodman/Janitrol)92% Furnace. I have bragged on how ... A: ***************************************** 3 blinks is a bad pressure switch. ... | |
| Gas air heater | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I hope you might be able to help me with my home heater. It is Lennox Industries Inc. unit. ... A: There is a sensor in the pilot flame. It is next to the spark. It is a rod, 1/8th" dia. and about 3" ... | |
| Burner will not stay lit through heating cycle | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old GMC (I presume it is a Goodman/Janitrol)92% Furnace. I have bragged on how ... A: First, unscrewing the fuse, re-sets the control (good). Let it start & tell me each step it does ... | |
| Furnace Problems | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a very old furnace and it is a gravity furnace looks like a big old octopus. Well it will not ... A: The thermocouple is bad. That little "rod" that sits in the pilot flame makes a small amount of ... | |
| Trane XE80 blower runs constantly | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: Furnace runs fine but blower runs constantly and will not shut off, only way is to shut off power at ... A: Contacts on the blower control are "Fused shut". Depending on which control board you have the ... | |
| gas heater not working | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I need help getting my furnace to work. I noticed it was getting cooler so I checked the thermostat ... A: OK, I'll try to help. With in 2 feet of the furnace there should be a fuse. Unscrew it, count to 10 ... | |
| Where to start!?! | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are looking at buying our first home and we just finished an inspection of the ... A: Get me the make, model & ser # from the furnace. Does it vent in plastic pipe or metal pipe. I ... | |
| nordyne g6ra fan problem | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I came home today and my furnace isn't pushing air. I took off the cover and turned off the switch ... A: This is not a fan problem (maybe). Which control board is in this unit?? (make & model) Do you ... | |
| Is the purge cycle time adjustable? | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a Carrier 58PAV upflow furnace, and the thing won't stop running in our recent cold snap ... A: I doubt the purge cycle is adjustable. The factory sets them for the furnace requirements. Once they ... | |
| 5 jet furnace | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: How much more gas does a 5 jet furnace use as oppose to a 3 jet in a residential building A: Impossible to answer with out more info & why you ask? Here's why. Each furnace is rated by BTU's. ... | |
| HVAC Question | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm loosing a ton of warm air generated by my HVAC system this winter because the only return ... A: First, does it open to the roof or side wall?? Is the closet sealed ?? Does it have a "p-trap in ... | |
| Programmable Thermostat Not Communicating with Gas Furnace? | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: Recently, I've noticed the temp in the house getting cool. When I check the programmable thermostat, ... A: What kind of furnace??/ (make, model, AFUE, Ser. #, fuel type) What T-stat??I doubt the April air ... | |
| hvac goodman | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: i have a goodman furnace (gas) m#gmt070-3 when i call for heat everything comes on fine and in the ... A: Which control is on the unit? (model # and mfg) (White-Rogers, Honeywell, Unitrol, etc...) I will ... | |
| Furnace doesn't always come on | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a Rheem Criterion II gasa furnace that operates intermittently. We've noticed that when we ... A: You are cutting the juice to the "brain Box". This resets the box electronics. Hold the door switch ... | |
| Armstrong Air Tech 80 problem | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: this furnase aprox 4-5 yrs old gives no codes on the so called smart valve only the heart beat ... A: Did you use a meter & measure things as the unit starts?? Does the current flow through the pressure ... | |
| 100 gallon tank for a Gas Grill | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a gas log fireplace with a 100gallon tank outside my house to run it. I have run a line off ... A: It is not the gallons causing the problem. It is the 40' line reducing the flow of gas. For 40' it ... | |
| New Furnace-Old Thermostat | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: A heating company in my town installed a Heil H9MPT-100 2 stage3 gas fired furnace three weeks ago. ... A: I can't find that model # on Heil. BUT I can say that a 2 stage furnace needs a special T-stat. The ... | |
| Heater Help | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a Frigidaire Central Heat and Air Unit. Model G6RA 096C-20. My problem is that is doesn't ... A: The control box is not getting the message that a flame is present. Look next to the "Glow" thing ... | |
| Propane pressure | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Having a problem with propane pressure. Whenever the water heater kicks on we lose pressure to our ... A: The water heater filling with SOOT. That is the hint. Improper combustion/ blocked vent. Time to ... | |
| HONEYWELL CHRONOTHERM III | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: My aunt who lives in southern california is having issues with her heating/cooling system ... A: They have not made that T-stat for 20 years. Why do you think it is the problem? I am curious. ... | |
| Toe Kick radiators freezing up | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I had toe kick radiators installed in a recent kitchen remodel. We came home recently to find one ... A: They only freeze up when installed wrong. The carpender has to seal up the toe space so outside air ... | |
| Lennox Outdoor Condensation | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: Our Lennox G32 furnace is almost 8 years old. In winter, (this is Canada) the exhaust drips causing ... A: Here in Montana I see that all the time. Is it causing a problem? Other than looks or fear of ... | |
| trane xl 1100 | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: my trane xl 1100 is not firing in heat mode. I hear the exhaust fan start, but burner does not ... A: You left out several other steps in the start up sequence. What kind of pilot does it have? Remove ... | |
| Trane XL 80 | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: "Will heat, turn everything off normal, in a few seconds the blower fan comes back on and continues ... A: What XL80 ??? They made a lot. Model & ser# off of ID plate & the make & model of the control ... | |
| 1983 100,000 btu older ruud furnace | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: The gas ignite but does not travel to the end of the gas rail inside furnace. A: Classic problem. The furnace needs a "tune-up". You take a small wire brush (brass) and clean the ... | |
| hot water tank and radiant heating | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have two questions re. heating. I have radiant heating in the lower part of my home. It worked ... A: The normal pressure relief valve on a hot water heater is set to expell water at 175 PSI. Somehow ... | |
| Heating unit has crack | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: Is it safe to run the heater when I know there is a crack? This is a gas central heater. We are ... A: There is no problem with waiting. Provided no one is living there. If the crack is big enough & the ... | |
| Problem with International Comfort Furnace | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved into a house with an Interantional Comfort Furnace Model NTN050FBG1 which is not ... A: Someone has miss-led you about ICP products. They are a MAJOR manufacturer in the USA. They make ... | |
| Coleman Evcon 1993 furnace, sometimes ignores thermostat | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. My Coleman Evcon Presidential furnace is a 7900 series, the original furnace ... A: If it is a recall, they will pay someone to do the up-grade. This is usually a parts change. (minor ... | |
| Coleman Evcon 1993 furnace, sometimes ignores thermostat | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. My Coleman Evcon Presidential furnace is a 7900 series, the original furnace ... A: Not the T-stat. What you decsribe is a furnace control malfunction. Coleman web site, phone # here. ... | |
| thermostat install | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I am installing a Honeywell CT2700 Round Programable Thermostat. I have 5 wires coming out of the ... A: Here's the trick. How many wires were hooked up on the old T-stat?? To what colors?? What furnace, ... | |
| thermostat installation | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: We live in a mobile home and had our furnace replaced 3 years ago. We have a Miller(uses K1 ... A: First thing, lets get it straight. Do you have an Intertherm or Miller?? BUT the thing we need to do ... | |
| furnace get going half the time | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Rheem 80 Plus RGDC natural gas, forced hot air furnace. The furnace responds to the thermostat, a ... A: Call a shop. The burners (every one) need to light, every time the furnace tries to start. It sounds ... | |
| First Time Home Buyers - Heat Pump/Furnace Questions! | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are looking to purchase a new home. We found one that we really like, but when we ... A: Older furnaces last 30 to 40 years easy. The outside unit is the heat pump. The inside unit, just ... | |
| Burnham Furnace | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: We are first time homeowners and I attended a seminar regarding engergy conservation. Through this ... A: All furnaces "should" have a filter. They are usually located right at the furnace. Sometimes they ... | |
| Heater leaking water | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a Intertherm (nordyne) upflow high efficiency heat and air system that is 2 years old. We ... A: You need to be a detective to find the condensate leak. Check every rubber hose connection. If you ... | |
| Older Gas Furnace | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: We have an older gas furnace that has never presented a problem until this winter. I have noticed ... A: The boom's are bad. This happens, when the gas on ALL the burners fails to ignite. When 2, 3 or more ... | |
| no ignition | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: i have a trane xe80 that is 11 yrs old. for the last month it has called for heat, ran the purge ... A: That sounds like a sensor problem. Look in the first flame, near the "glow". Look for a 1/8 th" rod ... | |
| new home owner with furnace questions | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I just moved into my first home and have some questions about my furnace. It is a TRANE XR90 model ... A: a 20 x 20 is bigger than the min. of 16x25. The guy that made the ducts amy have put in 18" duct & ... | |
| rheem 90+ exaust and intake | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: i work for a large oil company here on long island new york, insatalling and servicing oil fired and ... A: OK. Lets get started. The 90+ condensing furnace cools the exhaust air to about 100 degrees. The ... | |
| Ruud Sillhouette 2 | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a Ruud Silhouette 2 gas furnace. It never seems to heat the house to the temp on the ... A: So you are telling me the furnace only has flame for 15 sec. and goes out. This is called short ... | |
| Heat Anticipator as shutoff? | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a large gas Lennox forced air furnace in my shop. I would like to turn it off at night, ... A: No safety reason. It is just that houses should be kept at 50 & above (to keep everything from going ... | |
| Propane fuel | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: Bill, We have propane fuel for our furnace and water heater. I heard wrapping the outside propane ... A: I have lived in Montana for over 40 years & that is a new one on me. It gets down to -40 for about ... | |
| furncae cutting out | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: would you think the limit switch might be the issue, or do these not brake much. CAn you describe ... A: It all depends on the furnace. There is a couple of "safety circuits" that protect the homeowner & ... | |
| Changing gas furnace systems | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: My old GMP 100 3 furnace finally died. I am going to change it out to a higher efficiency model ... A: A 93 or 95% furnace vents in plastic pipe. This can not be run with the water heater vent gases. It ... | |
| High Winds | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I had my house built in December of 2001 and since we been in the house excessive high winds shuts ... A: Where are you located? What do you mean "High" winds? Here in Montana 50 to 60 mph winds are ... | |
| TEMPSTAR SP80 | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: I have two Tempstar SP80 heaters in the house. One for the downstairs and one for upstairs. The ... A: In my opinion "smart valves" should be re-named. (junk) Anyway, They have a small circuit board ... | |
| Furnace does not stay running | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a Armstrong Ultra SX 90 High Efficiency Furnace which has 2 zones.When the furnace starts ... A: Maybe, the board may be good & then malfunctioning when flexed. It is a $100 plus gamble to replace ... | |
| Heating | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: We live in a 4 level townhouse in Chicago, IL. and have a duel heating/air system. The fist one is ... A: You have a bad one to fix. Service tech's do not usually deal with this kind of problem. This is ... | |
| poor heating in lower level of a racnh | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a Jannitrol furnace, a GMP125-4 RevB on the upper level and a GMP100-4 Rev B on the lower ... A: The lower level unit is "short cycling" & needs to be fixed. You do not need a bigger furnace but ... | |
| igniter and sensor | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I've been reading a lot of your previous answers and think that the problem with my Ruud 90 Classic ... A: Open the front of the furnace. Unscrew the fuse at the furnace, turn the T-stat up to 90. Sit in ... | |
| Make up air | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of separating a home boiler room from the rest of the house. I am concerned ... A: 1 square inch of "free" air flow for each 1,000 BTU's of burning flame. Water heater & ... | |
| A/C upgrade | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: Do I need to replace the copper refrigerant tubing when changing to a Puron A/C (R-410A) from Freon ... A: A flush is normal. I just replace the line set if possible. That is my personal preference. If the ... | |
| new furnace | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: My unit is a rheem model (100,000 btu) heat exchange cracked. The original duck work poorly ... A: Rheem & Rudd are the same units, different name. Carrier & Trane take extra repair as they age (in ... | |
| Trouble lighting pilot | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: We have an old Payne 70FAU-12 heater. Not sure how old, but the number on the installer's sticker ... A: You may be at the "bleed tube" for "over pressure". There should be a thermocouple that will sit in ... | |
| Ignition problems with a Rheem furnace | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: Good afternoon Bill, I have a Rheem, natural gas home furnace with an electonic ignition. Recently, ... A: I hope you cleaned the "SENSOR ROD" not the "glow element". Cleaning the "glow element" will do you ... | |
| Heating Furnace | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: Have a Payne model PG8Uaa upflow furnace that blinks code 33 cleaned filter same problem blower ... A: Limits are easy to change. How old is the furnace, what AFUE is it (90+ or 80% AFUE)( what material ... | |
| Ignition problems with a Rheem furnace | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: Good afternoon Bill, I have a Rheem, natural gas home furnace with an electonic ignition. Recently, ... A: The term "pre burners" throws me. Do you mean the pilot light?? If so, Let me re-cap. The pilot ... | |
| overheating on upper floor of house | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: I hope that you may be able to answer a question regarding sudden overheating problems.We have a ... A: From what you told me, there is no special reason for this. Look in all the ducts & registers. Make ... | |
| Need to troubleshoot | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 19 yr old Lennox ES4-20-1 electric furnace that has quit providing heat. The blower ... A: Do you have an "Ohm" meter? If so, shut off the juice & disconnect the 220 volt supply. Undo 1 end ... | |
| Rheem furnance cycling | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: I saw your answer to a similar queestion but decided to go further. My furnance also cycles are only ... A: The high limit switch is not a pressure switch. To find this kind of a problem I sit in front of the ... | |
| adjusting the anticipator | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a Honeywell T87 (round) thermostat in my tenant's house and he says that the furnace tends to ... A: You need a "Milli" Amp meter. Find the common side of the gas valve, wiring. When active, measure ... | |
| york furnace | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a York model G1HCO24AB in a summer home 6 hours from where I live. It was taking much longer ... A: I assume you have a electric furnace. Do you know how to use a meter? I suspect it is the ... | |
| Goodman furnace leak water | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: Brainard, I appreciate your time for helping me. I live in Orange County,New York in a split level ... A: The humidifier wire is only hooked up in certain instances. Not every time. Water should not come ... | |
| Gas Furnace (Rheem Criterion II) | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: Bill, I truly have no idea what to do so hopefully you can shed some light. My furnace just a ... A: Sounds like the sersor rod is dirty & keeping it from firing properly or The high limit is kicking ... | |
| Heating System Question and need help | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I need some help and was hoping this board can pull it off! i appreciate all the experts on here ... A: A return air register (vent) sucks air out of the building & into the furnace. Then the air is ... | |
| No heat | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: Rheem Imperial 80 Plus-gas fired, hot air, looks like A/C air handler mounted above furnace, filter ... A: Sounds like an "Up Flow" furnace. The heat rises from the burners. The duct on the floor will never ... | |
| Heating System Question and need help | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I need some help and was hoping this board can pull it off! i appreciate all the experts on here ... A: Forget about jockey-ing to temp up & down. It is a waste of time & money. Air flow is the problem. ... | |
| goodman gmnt 100-4 | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: i have had my goodman gmnt 100-4 for 4 years no problems at all. yesterday i was changing the filter ... A: The question is too broad. Tell me what the furnace does when the T-stat calls for heat. Each step ... | |
| furnace won't stay lit and fan continues to run | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: We have a Trane XL 2 stage gas furnace. I'm not sure how old as it came with the house. Lately, the ... A: It needs a repair. I take it you do not want to repair it your self. So, it is time to pay the big ... | |
| Furnace shuts off before fan kicks in | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a Lennox Merit Series unit (heat & AC) with a White Rodgers 36 series (thermostat, I ... A: Here is what is happening. The sensor is not confirming to the control, that the burners are lit. So ... | |
| furnance question | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: Bill I have 15 year old evcon coleman propane furnance. When the furnance comes on and runs its ... A: What does the red light LED light "BLINK"? If it is a steady "Red" then the unit is "OK". If heat ... | |
| New Lennox furnace venting | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I just had a Lennox 95% efficient furnace installed. The were not able to vent out the side of the ... A: No! The pipe can not be extended outside around the house. The pipes are limited to 5-90 degree ... | |
| Heating | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I just turned the Heat on tonight and its blowing out cool luke warm air. The air conditioning unit ... A: Yes, it is a T-stat problem. It all depends on what unit you have & what T-stat you used. You did ... | |
| Home AC | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I came home to a loud buzzing in my garage. I have a furnace in my garage and an AC in my back ... A: Forget about the ice. That builds up when ever the copper pipe is exposed to air (& it is working). ... | |
| furnace filter location | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: Help I can't locate the furnace filter in my carrier 58STA070-08. I have read the manual and it ... A: You are assuming there is one answer to your question. There is NO set spot for the filter. The ... | |
| Going completely nuts!!!! | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: We have a goodman GDT0904A 1999, we have a small 3 bedroom in Louisville Kentucky. Here is the ... A: Take the model & serial number, then call Goodman customer service.(1-877-254-4729) Tell them what ... | |
| RUUD Repairs | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a RUUD Silhouette furnace that's about 13 years old. It sounds a little loud this winter, so ... A: I don't know what motor is in a RUDD Silhouette. Unless it is a 25 speed variable computer controled ... | |
| Water Discharge from Gas Fired Hot Water Boiler | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old Hydro Therm gas fired boiler to hot water system (5 zones). We moved into the ... A: I agree with the second contractor. B.S., no such valve. It should be 12 to 15 lbs. There should be ... | |
| gmpn100-4 ignition problem | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with my goodman gmpn100-4. When I turn it on it does not ignite. The gas valve ... A: There should be a red LED light. Is it blinking?? If so, how any blinks?? Do you have available ... | |
| Furnace problem | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I have an older Carrier furnace, the paperwork does not give much information but it appears to be a ... A: How old?? What is the AFUE?? Does this have a small alum. tube that feeds the pilot?? If so, turn ... | |
| Janitrol space heater | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a Janitrol space heater model #68-050.7. I would like to convert this unit to propane. What ... A: I was not aware Janitrol had space heaters. When I go to their web site, that model number does not ... | |
| Funace | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm new to this and was looking for help on how to get my furnace going. Heres my issue: I have a ... A: Pretty clever. I could almost make out the furnace. But I think the problem is the thermocouple. ... | |
| HVAC gas furnance | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a brand new gas furnace (KeepRite C8PN100F14B). It works well for a few days after it is ... A: At this point I suspect the control board. Look on your paper work for the company phone # & call ... | |
| COOL FLOORS HEAT DUCTS IN CEILING | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I was discussing with you the cold floors we have because the furnace in our home is either ... A: Generally, replacing the furnace will not get the floors warm. The duct work needs to be designed, ... | |
| York diamond 80 furnace not starting | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a York diamond 80 that will not start this season. I monitored the fault light and it ... A: It is an easy replacement. It has 2 wires going to it & one small hose. Take it out & put it on the ... | |
| Thermal Zone gas furnace | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: We would like to convert our Thermal Zone gas furnace to propane. The model # is GU080M16B-S and the ... A: Never heard of a person doing this (except for spite or gas co. problem). You need to call a shop ... | |
| Trane XR90 - why is light blinking? | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I was going to turn my 2 year old furnace on the other day for the first time this season. I first ... A: You have got to tell me ALL aboput the furnace first. What do you mean "outside" of furnace?? Do you ... | |
| Outside air conditioner unit humming | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: We live in Virginia and have an 8 year old Bryant air conditioner unit. It is dark, so we couldn't ... A: Ok, I hear you. However, the outside fans do not have capacitors. The compressor has a capacitor. ... | |
| Rheem RCGA-36A2AS17 | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: We recently spotted a small amount of mold on the ceiling. After bleaching it, I went up in the ... A: What is a "condensation pipe"? What is it attached to? Is this on the A/C unit of the furnace? I ... | |
| gmpn100-4 ignition problem | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with my goodman gmpn100-4. When I turn it on it does not ignite. The gas valve ... A: A burn spot means the ignitor is bad. Look for a "Johnstone Supply" in your area (nationwide HVAC ... | |
| gmpn100-4 ignition problem | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with my goodman gmpn100-4. When I turn it on it does not ignite. The gas valve ... A: Tell me how you tested for voltage between the leads. The reading has to be timed right to be valid. ... | |
| Furnace won't ignite | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I have installed a new high efficiency furnace made by Payne (Model No. PG9MAB036060AASA) I went to ... A: You have got to watch the glowing ignitor when the gas flows. If it is glowing & the gas hits it, ... | |
| Furnace Inducer | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: We had our furnace serviced in June, when we purchased our house. A new heat exchanger and inducer ... A: The furnace stops blowing heat because it has an ignition problem. Yes, the blower is doing its ... | |
| tempstar furnace | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a tempstar m#NTC6075FBA1. Not sure of the manufacture date-was in the house when i moved in ... A: I doubt it is the gas valve. They seldom go bad. NTC6075... looks wrong. Never seen an NTC... ... | |
| A/C Blowing - but not cold | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: My A/C al of a sudden stopped working. The outside unit is working and it seems to be blowing out ... A: This is confusing. "outside unit blowing colder than normal", "air into house but not cold". Let me ... | |
| HVAC | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: My house is 12 years old. As far I am aware of so is the dual zone A/AC unit. 2 days ago I noticed ... A: Your unit is in DEEP trouble. Units last, on average 10 to 14 years. Yours is old. The compressor ... | |
| Furnace turns off too soon | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: our furnace turns itself off way before it has reached the desired room temperature. Furnace and ... A: I doubt it is the T-stat. Lets do some checking. Who long in seconds or min. does the furnace run ... | |
| coleman HVAC condensor coil | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: where can I order the coleman or aftermarket condensor coils for my inside unit (air handler)? The ... A: 2 things can be done. .... 1st. call Coleman (yes, it is a pain & takes a while to get through). ... | |
| AC not blowing air | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: AC / Furnace under the house in the crawl space with the fan outside. Had a tech come out and say ... A: A motor costs under $100 for most furnaces. Available at a "Johnstone Supply", a nationwide HVAC ... | |
| MY A.C IS GOING CRAZY! | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: We have had our A.C. little over 4 monthes... all of a sudden last night I was awakened by the air ... A: Are you talking about the inside unit?/ I will assume. Sounds like the coil is frosting up & you ... | |
| Amana GSI 1070B40B gas furnace | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: :-) Everything seems fine with the furnace; it fires up, the small blower in the unit works, the ... A: Is there a small box (3" x 4" approx. and 1" thick)(has from 3 to 6 wires going to it. Some models ... | |
| Armstrong Air Ultra Tech 80 | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: ..The switch has been changed but problem is still the same...What do you suggest? ANSWER: ... A: I can't look it up in the Mfg. manual unless it is identified. Who made it (Honeywell, Robert-Shaw, ... | |
| Expansion Tank | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing some pre-winter maintenance on our very old gas boiler, and I was told a while back that I ... A: What do you mean "Losing water"??? Pressure on fill up?? Whoa... When you drain the system, refill ... | |
| Armstrong Ultra 80 SX | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: My furnace will turn on the pilot, light, and run for 15 seconds then quit. Some friends say it ... A: Your friends are right. It is called a flame sensor, not a thermocouple. It is not finding the flame ... | |
| Armstrong Ultra SX-90 Gas Furnace Cycles On/Off | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: There are two problems with my furnace. The 1st problem is a condensation problem, on occasion ... A: There should be an condensate drain on the bottom of the fan. The drain line sounds partially ... | |
| Leaky furnace | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: My furnace is leaking. I have no idea why or who to contact. My hallway has a big wet spot. I ... A: You didn't tell me what kind of furnace so I will guess. I assume the furnace is a 90+, with A/C. ... | |
| Tune up on Bard wall mount unit | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: I want to give my Bard wall mount a tune up. I know it does not leak freeon. All they have to do ... A: Vaccume it out & then use coil cleaner. Use a "non-corosive foaming coil cleaner". You can buy a ... | |
| Model # gmpn100-4 Rev B Central Air | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a house and for some reason the Goodman central air model # GMPM100-4 Rev B the ... A: The outside unit is where the heat transfer is done. If it does not work there is no cooling. There ... | |
| Acid wash evap coils | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: I read a previous answer about acid washing coils in the compressor, but I have a similar question ... A: Slow down. Acid wash will damage the alum. fins on the coils. DO NOT do it. HVAC supply people sell ... | |
| epa lic. | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: my card is mess up cant read can i get a new i took it in texas in 1997 A: I would think, YES! Mine did the same thing, so I called RSES (place I took it at). They charged me ... | |
| Outside AC unit sometimes comes on | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old PAYNE HVAC. AC is 3 ton. Yesterday morning we noticed that air was blowing from ... A: Ahh!! If the outside fan motor is going bad it will not start all the time. Sounds like what ... | |
| Air Conditioning | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a tenant who would like to install a window unit in her bedroom, which has no window. So she ... A: Groan!! It is possible but a real pain to do. You need a LOT of air flow to cool off a room. I ... | |
| Brand new system not working | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Hey Bill - we had a new 80% efficient Carrier variable speed furnace and 3.5 ton central air ... A: The BTU's is not the problem. 150 used to be the "Stock" size that wholesellers carried. So, they ... | |
| Tempstar 2200 (Smart Comfort ) residential AC unit | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: While removing weeds from around the unit, my weed wacker got tangled with the wires behind the A/C ... A: The two small wires are 24 volt & connect to each other. It does not matter which hooks to which. I ... | |
| Rheem gas pack | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a rheem gas pack model is unknown but is approx a 1995 model, tag is unreadable approx 2 ton. ... A: You have done every thing right. I suspect a broken wire (still covered with insulation), could be ... | |
| Rheem gas pack | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a rheem gas pack model is unknown but is approx a 1995 model, tag is unreadable approx 2 ton. ... A: Contractors are frequent problems. Replace it. Shut "Off" the juice & remove it. Look in your phone ... | |
| ac | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a Central Carrier AC unit about 20 years old. MOD 591ANX024000AAAA SN 2789EO6SOJ I live in ... A: I think you are right. Low freon. BUT!!!! A/C units average 10 to 12 years life. You are ready for a ... | |
| water heater making troumbling noices | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: My water heater is making rumbling noises. It is Gas Water heater. Recently a technician came out ... A: Calcium builds up in the bottom of a water heater and fills it. There are little passages that water ... | |
| Freon line questions | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: My question is regarding the two freon lines on a HVAC system that runs between the inhouse unit and ... A: Ahh!! Now things clear up. Your system is not working & the line is not cold. Simple, the freon is ... | |
| air conditioning problem | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: In April 2007 A/C motor replaced in outside unit. ($480.00). Two weeks ago, while on vacation, ... A: I don't know where you live but $480 for a $60 motor is highway robbery. Unless you are back East. ... | |
| New furnace and air conditoner | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I thinking about using Sears, I need to replace my furnace, it not working well ,the air is warm. ... A: Unless you have lots of money to throw around. Don't replace either. A furnace should last 30 years ... | |
| 220 window unit | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: My heat pump keeps freezing up and I don't know why, so I am trying to cool my home with my window ... A: The heat pump freezes up because it is low on freon. Get it re-charged. ($130 & up) Take that ... | |
| air conditioning/heat | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: In our house we have an air conditioning/heat thermostat upstairs for the second floor and another ... A: First tell me about the units, both inside & outside. (make, model, ser#) Now tell me about the ... | |
| placement of air handler unit | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: is it acceptable to place an air handler unit in an unfinished CA basement (e.g. completely exposed ... A: Forget the attic, that has a few problems & a cost increase. Put a concrete pad on the dirt. Either ... | |
| Down Draft Gas Furnance | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a down draft gas furnace installed in a closet in the middle of my home. Right now there is ... A: I am 5' 11" and 200 lbs. I install ducts in 18" spaces all the time. It is not easy but do-able. ... | |
| square footager versus AC tons | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I built a two story 3150 square foot home two years ago. The builder installed a Bryant model ... A: Never heard of that "rule". The size is determined by a "heat loss" analysis. The class to learn how ... | |
| aircondition system | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a new Amanda heat pump and air conditioning system. I is just less than one year old. It ... A: I don't do heat pumps.... but.... I can't see you for all the smoke in the room.... 100 degrees ... | |
| Heating/Ac selection & maintenance | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a split level house with an 18 year old Lennox hot air furnace (100,000 BTUs) to which a 4 ... A: Use a HIGH quality filter (HEPA quality) & change it more than once a year (twice at least). The ... | |
| Split System Central Air Ineffective | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: We hava a townhouse in Raleigh NC with separate central air systems for upstairs and down. The ... A: First, install two power vents in the attic (at the highest point possible). Have more insulation ... | |
| Central A/C not cooling down upstairs in new home | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I actually have 2 issues, both related to my central A/C in a new home. The home is 3,000 sq ft, ... A: New house, 1st summer & it doesn't work right. I'd be mad as hell!! Bet it was not cheap either. ... | |
| New system or fix parts | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old Goodman heating/AC system with dual thermostats for down and upstairs. Noticed ... A: Odd to have a crack. What kind of a Goodman (model #). I would suggest different things depending on ... | |
| New Home Central AC Performance | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I live in DC, just got a new central AC installed in my home, 3 ton, Bryant/Carrier, AC+evaporator ... A: Do you have a way to measure temp. accuratly? If so, at the furnace, big insulation covered pipe ... | |
| Evaporator Coil Replacement | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a Trane XE1000 air conditioner that is approximately 15 years old. I believe it is a 10 ... A: I would baby it along & start setting money aside for a complete replacement. NO!! Trane & Carrier ... | |
| Central Air vent | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a central air vent on the wall in my room in my house - rather than a vent on the ceiling. I ... A: My clue is: The room used to get cold, now it does't. The other girl may have taken action. Unscrew ... | |
| Rheem HVAC unit dripping sound in wall | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: My commerical size HVAC unit which is located on my roof sits above our master bedroom. For the ... A: It all depends on how it is installed. If they think it is the drain pan, get it replaced. It might ... | |
| A/C | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I installed a brand new comfortmaker furnace in my house this winter. It works great. I remeved a ... A: Check the outside fuse for the unit and the breaker box. It sounds like a wiring problem. Two wires ... | |
| Condensate Tray | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: Our home has a Rheem RCBA 3765GG17, M1496. Approx. 12 years old, located on second floor. Last week ... A: If it never leaked before, there is a tray. They only run around the edge (about 2" wide, 2 sides). ... | |
| air condition heating split system | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: wiring 24 volt from condenser toheater (gas) to t stat A: 4 wires from furnace to T-stat. Yellow, red, white, green. Inside furnace,Red to red, white to white ... | |
| A/C Upgrade | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I am looking to replace our current 1993 Rheem 36000BTU furnace and Rheem condensers. We have a ... A: Why?? A Rheem furnace should last 30 to 40 years. The A/C units last 15 years average, some last 30 ... | |
| AC Unit in attic | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a home in Feb. My ac unit has leaked since day one. I had the drip pan changed ... A: The drip pan should catch any moisture from the unit. The pan installation is bad. Call the outfit ... | |
| split unit | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: , but every two weeks im down on ref........the inside unit is leaking water badly, at times ... A: Get a new guy. Your guy can not handle this problem. It takes some work & a special tool to find ... | |
| central AC | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a central AC system, package unit, on my townhouse on the roof. It cools fine and it has ... A: No, a small hole will not cause that problem. It appears that there is a problem, since it will not ... | |
| dryer heat | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a stackable washer/dryer. recently, my dryer has been giving off so much heat it steams up ... A: Put your fingers in the air stream, outside. Does it blow a lot or only a trickle? When there is ... | |
| central AC | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a central AC system, package unit, on my townhouse on the roof. It cools fine and it has ... A: Who said there is nothing wrong with it? The outfit that cleaned it? Something is wrong now. What ... | |
| a/c/cooling relay? | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: We have an older Intertherm elec furnace. We just moved and are having a huge dust problem!! The ... A: Yes & No. It is not "just a relay". It is a "Contactor" (220 volt, high amperage relay). Yes, it ... | |
| Wet air filter in Heat Pump | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: I just went to replace my air filter in my heat pump and noticed that the filter was wet with drops ... A: What problem?? Drops of water will get blown around in the unit. An A/C unit will make water ... | |
| robershaw control board. board # 62-24084-82 | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: I do not have the flash error codes and I get five flashes from the middle green led. the orange ... A: That is not the right #. That looks like a Rheem OEM part #, not a Robert Shaw #. Anyway, the ... | |
| Carrier heater shutoff | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a Carrier roof gas heater model 58PIN025H71103. It has an intermittent problem of shutting ... A: I would get the circuit board checked. Here in the States I know which wholesellers have testing ... | |
| R410 air handlers | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: I am looking to replace my 2ton split system with a R410 system. I need an air handler that measures ... A: There is no such thing as a R410 air handler. An air handler is just an air mover. I would not ... | |
| water condensation in furnace | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: i just realized there is water underneath and inside ofr my furnace; it seems to be condensing ... A: It is just like a glass of ice in a hot room. It is sweating. This is normal. There is a coil inside ... | |
| Water around AC unit/Furnace | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: When my AC goes on, water is forming around the bottom of the furnace on the floor. One thing I did ... A: Are you "down South"?? If you are in a humid hot area, the drain lines need to be cleaned every ... | |
| House AC Blower | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I have an older Carrier heater which was put in around 1985, and a Hunter four wire thermostat that ... A: 2 things here. #1. lines frosting up. NORMAL Every inch of the big copper line needs to be covered ... | |
| 10 YR OLD SPLIT SYSTEM | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A GAS FURNACE THAT HAS NEVER GIVEN ME ANY PROBLEMS, BUT THE AIR COND HAS STOPPED COOLING 3 ... A: Now the rest of the story. If the pan under the furnace (attic installation) leaks, the ceiling ... | |
| AC not cooling in Extreme hot | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: I have 3 ton unit for 1600 sqft. its working good in tropical weather. whenever temp raise 85 to 90 ... A: Where are you? What is the humidity like?? Does it stop completely?? Both the inside & outside ... | |
| frozen evaporator | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: My built in AC has been acting weak. The duct was cold,so I opened up the sheet metal on the duct by ... A: What kind of unit, How old, SEER rating, which freon???? Now to the heart of things. Lack of air ... | |
| leaking A coil | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: My repairman says the A coil has a leak. He said he put freon in it. It starts to cool but the line ... A: If the big copper line is not insulated, it will always freeze up. This line freezing will cost you ... | |
| 10 YR OLD SPLIT SYSTEM | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A GAS FURNACE THAT HAS NEVER GIVEN ME ANY PROBLEMS, BUT THE AIR COND HAS STOPPED COOLING 3 ... A: STOP! Relax, you have been given some "bum" advice. Water in the pan is normal. An A/C unit is ... | |
| Blower motor does not run in attic | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a central A/C unit for a 1200 sq ft home. When I turn the A/C to COOL and thermostat down I ... A: The "thump" is saying, "I am a bad motor". Replace it. Look in the phone book for a "Johnstone ... | |
| AIR CONDITIONER | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: It seems to me that my air conditioning unit is not working as well as I would like. I realize it is ... A: Ok, lets find out about the freon. At the furnace, large copper pipe, pull back the black ... | |
| Not enough air flow | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a heil NULK 100DHo2 LPG furnace about 15 yrs old.It recently started to blow less air than it ... A: Which A/C coil did they clean? There are 3 different coils. Did they take apart the metal bonnet on ... | |
| 2 year old air conditioner dripping water | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: I live in a three story townhouse. the central air is only two years old. Yesterday AC turned on and ... A: When a unit works properly it will make condensation. Under the coil (next to furnace)(sometimes ... | |
| A/C not cooling | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: I don't know what make my central A/C is I do know that the model no is NAC024AKB2. I have an 1157 ... A: It may be the right size. No way to tell from here. It depends on where you live, quality of ... | |
| AC freezing up | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: The past two evenings we have experienced our A/C freezing up. Can you tell me what that might be ... A: They freeze up faster, when there is moisture in the air but that is not the reason they freeze up. ... | |
| ac blowing barely cool air, condensor runnig constently | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: i had a service tech come out and check 2 outside ac units, he said they were overcharged and ... A: I think, he did not know what he was doing. Get the company back (for free) because he did not fix ... | |
| furnace located in garage | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: My brother is in the process of buying a home. The furnace to the house is in the garage. We have ... A: Furnaces are often in garages. New construction is different than existing homes. To meet code, the ... | |
| Whole House Fan Interfering with Gas Water Heater | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: Whole House Fan Interfering with Gas Water Heater...if I turn on my whole house fan upstairs, the ... A: You can not run the water heater & fan at the same time, peroid. The house is tight enough that the ... | |
| a/c not blowing cold air, ice on pipe on bottom line going into the house. | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: 2005 Bryant 10 seer split system airconditionerf 561 in Tennessee, Residential. Inside the house at ... A: Sounds like the inside coil is frozen. Run the inside fan on, "On" only. Turn the heat/cool switch ... | |
| AC in Aparment | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: Our AC has been running 24 hours a day for the past week. We like to keep it set at about 68 ... A: I need a bit more info. What kind of unit (model, mfg & ser#)?? Both inside & outside units. 65 ... | |
| HVAC not working | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: Central AC Thermostat gives command to start compressor and fan outside but neither come on. Buzing ... A: An electrical check at the outside unit is needed. I suspect the 220 volt "contactor " is bad. Call ... | |
| air vent | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: We had two new 2-ton A/C units installed. Previously, the airflow into the master bedroom ... A: If air flow was a problem, a new 2 ton unit will not change that. Duct design determines where & ... | |
| loud noise! | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: We just bought a 13 seer 2ton norydne 1 package unit for our 1170 square foot mobile home.My First ... A: About the right size, if there is good insulation & doors & windows. Sounds like the compressor is ... | |
| trane air conditioner | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a trane outdoor unit and yesterday it started making a noise and when I checked it out the ... A: Is your son "Handy" & knows about electricity?? If so, he can probably replace the fan. Look for a ... | |
| Goodman heat and air | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: We have a two year old system...adp... model number he22236c14581601ap...two ton unit...on top of a ... A: Sounds like three problems. 1. The filter should be at the furnace. Either right next to it, in a ... | |
| air conditioner | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I have about a 3 or 3 1/2 ton Central unit in my 16*80 mobile home. It cannot keep up on hot days. ... A: You have to match the inside coil & outside unit. A old 2 or 2 1/2 ton coil will not allow 3 tons of ... | |
| comfortmaker furnace | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: comfortmaker...age i dont know ..illinois ......house.... we had a bad storm yesterday 6-23-07 ... A: When the blower runs & will not shut "Off" it is the "default" setting for a Control Board (brain ... | |
| Central Air | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: OK, we just bought our house in November and we were excited to see the central air unit outside, ... A: First relax. Frost is normal on the big pipe. It means the compressor is working. Anytime the big ... | |
| Goodman and Wires | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a goodman unit and the wires that come fropm the house have been chewed up from the previous ... A: I have to guess about a lot of things. So, give me a bit of help. What kind of "Goodman" unit??? ... | |
| high pressure in an oil fired boiler | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I have an oil-fired hot water heating system. The pressure in my system sometimes gets high enough ... A: First, close off the supply. That will stop any water line pressure from the boiler. Bleed the ... | |
| Loose wire on outside compressor | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a Trane XB1000 HVAC unit. After I opened the outside compressor to clean the coils, I ... A: Look inside the cover of the case (elect area) for a schematic. If there is not one, go to Trane's ... | |
| Gibson GS3BA-024KA Central Air unit | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I live (rental) in a four year old 2-story townhouse (central air unit, i believe is 4 years old as ... A: Usually it is next to the furnace. Sometimes inside the blower compartment door. Or if the furnace ... | |
| 2 story English Tudor home and air | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: We have 950 sq feet upstairs and 1950 downstairs. We would like to put a central unit for the ... A: No way to tell the size because of the insulation, windows, doors, air tighteness, etc........ about ... | |
| Air vent | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: We live in a 2002 manufactured home. We have been running the central air with no problem since ... A: No. The light is telling you that the fan motor has gone bad & needs to be replaced. (On the roof) ... | |
| ac unit | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: This past winter we heard an awful noise coming from our heating system, but it would eventually go ... A: I am afraid you have 2 problems. 1. the awfull noise. 2. the fan outside not working. There is no ... | |
| Comfortmaker sx 2300 wiring | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I just installed a comfortmaker sx 2300 and I can't get it to work. All of the copper is fine, ... A: First, you need to tell me what kind of an indoor unit, age, AFUE, brand, model, what kind of T-stat ... | |
| Central AC not running, new furnace | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: I had a new ARCOAIR DLX90 furnace installed in my house last October. I didn't replace the central ... A: Let me give you the normal wiring. From the T-stat to the furnace. Green (hot 24 to the fan relay) ... | |
| $14000 for a Infinity 24ANA7 full system ? | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: Bill, I live in a modest 1998 5 bedroom 2500 sq ft in Northern Virginia Loudoun County. A few nights ... A: $14k, only if you have more money than brains. I would bring both units to you & install for $10k. I ... | |
| HVAC | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a RUUD Central hvac and the blower fan inside only works when heat on will no come on when ac ... A: Turn the "Fan On/auto" switch (at T-stat) to "On". Does it activate the fan? If not, check the wire. ... | |
| Air conditioning and furnace | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: the furnace has been working all winter i have turned it off because of the warm weather, went to ... A: Check the 24 volt control wires that run out to the unit. They start at the furnace & go out side to ... | |
| How long should it take to cool? | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: We just replaced our 20+ year old 3 ton Lennox with a Trane XL14 3.5 ton (coil & furnace). We tested ... A: With out a team of research people, at your house, it is impossible to answer this question. (I ... | |
| Coleman DGA090BTA air conditioner | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I noticed that the drain hose of my ac/heating unit is starting to wear (6years old). Can I replace ... A: Get a hose from the hardware store (like ACE Hardware)(they have all kinds & colors of hose). It is ... | |
| A/C outside working / inside not blowing | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: I tried to turn my A/C on for the first time today. The outside unit seems to be working, at least ... A: Try thr T-stat. Turn the "Fan" switch to "On". It should blow. If it does not, the wiring or T-stat ... | |
| No condendation in line | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: Carrier unit installed in attic. 11 years old..original equip Model CK5AXA0420X1AAAA All vents are ... A: Go to the attic unit & grab the insulated copper line, that goes into the coil. If the copper is ... | |
| further info on AC unit | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: Sir, Here's all the info that I could gather on my AC unit and hope that help you with my initial ... A: OK, now I can see what you have. Inside, with in 2 feet of the unit there is a screw in fuse (15 ... | |
| Wanting to find out if my air conditioner for my home | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: First off, I want to thank you for your help, in advance :) I did notice that you are not into heat ... A: ***********************************************************Heat pumps work in places, with enough ... | |
| Lennox 80UHG (fan works, no heat) | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: I just came back from holidays, and my furnace didn't work. When I turned the thermostat up, I heard ... A: Good start. That tells me a lot. Look for the little fan, that starts when heat is called for. It ... | |
| new HVAC install | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: I am currently looking at opinions regarding a new install of an HVAC system. I used this website ... A: First off. Puron is a type of freon. R-22 or Puron (R-410), both work about equally. R-22 will be ... | |
| pump down | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I have some questions I cannot seem to find answers to 1:I read about pumping down the refrigerant ... A: Yes & No. Sometimes a tech can recover "liquid" freon & re-use it. But you have to be carefull not ... | |
| Snyder General Comfortor furnace | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: Bill I have a Snyder General Comfortor furnace, probably around 18 years old. It has stopped ... A: Lots of things could do this. Start with the fuse. With-in 2 feet of the furnace there should be a ... | |
| Boiler keeps cutting out/flame goes out | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: i am a young female in my first home and pretty useless when it comes to things like this, so i'd ... A: OK, lets find the problem. 1st, find the ID plate of the boiler. Get me the model # & Ser# and the ... | |
| coil leak | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I want to know the guidelines on checking a coil leak. My repaireman said i could have a coil leak. ... A: Those symptoms are "CLASSIC" low freon. Sounds like he guessed how much to add instead, of adding in ... | |
| coil leak | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I want to know the guidelines on checking a coil leak. My repaireman said i could have a coil leak. ... A: Oh boy!... ... I don't know what he was thinking, so I can't tell you why. But It sounds like he is ... | |
| too much hot water baseboard heat | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: 2 of the three zones on our propane hot water baseboard het seem to be stuck on (assuming the other ... A: Look around the boiler for a fuse. Just un-screw it & the unit will not work. Some units have a "On" ... | |
| Heat Pump... | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: Are you able to help me determine what's a better deal? American Standard 13 SEER-2.5 Ton, R-22, ... A: I would go with the Goodman. Those Texas boys are serious about their air-conditioning (where ... | |
| Rheem blower motor | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a rheem imperial 80 plus natural gas home heating system bought around 1990. When system ... A: At the very least the motor needs replacement. BUT!!!! It could be the wheel out of balance and the ... | |
| Furnace 58dr100-ba | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1988 carrier furnace model # 58dr100-ba Series # 121 serial # 4187c41362 and it quit ... A: I caddied at Plum Hollow Golf Club back in high school. Used to hitch hike out 10 mile to caddy. ... | |
| Furnace 58dr100-ba | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1988 carrier furnace model # 58dr100-ba Series # 121 serial # 4187c41362 and it quit ... A: Glad to help. I grew up in Detroit. Yes it gets cold, but here in Montana it really gets ... | |
| coil leak | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I want to know the guidelines on checking a coil leak. My repaireman said i could have a coil leak. ... A: Soumds like a leak somewhere. A coil is inside of the furnace, in back of metal. Unless he took the ... | |
| Heating problem | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a keeprite furnace in my house about 5 years, and now I got the problem is the furnace light ... A: You need to tell me a bit more about the furnace. BTU's input, mfg of unit (Keeprite is a ... | |
| Gas furnace crack | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: My gas furnace would work fine for about 5 minutes then the burners would shut off and blow cold ... A: I'll go look at the picture. The big BANG! is delayed ignition. Watch the burners when they first ... | |
| Gas furnace crack | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: My gas furnace would work fine for about 5 minutes then the burners would shut off and blow cold ... A: Any crack means a replacement. Peroid. Unless you replace the heat chamber. Depends how old it is; ... | |
| furnace b vent | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: what is a B vent is a plastic vent tube or some thing like a sheet metal pipe ? high temperature ? A: Type B vent is for furnace exhausts. It has an outer shell of galvanized with a liner of aluminum ... | |
| Residential Recommendation | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a 17yr old Amana Air 80 gas furnace and 2ton Bryant Central air unit in my house. 1954 - ... A: Good news James. What you want is a two pipe, 95% AFUE gas furnace. (I assume natural gas) I ... | |
| heater blower fan | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Bill, i was at my rental 2 days ago and noticed that the blower on the downstairs heating unit would ... A: More than 1 problem. Start with the blower. Figure out why it is cutting out. Get a 110 volt sensor ... | |
| Janitrol 99 gas furnace | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Started this am. Ignitor glows almost white hot, fan kicks on...no ignition. I cleaned the flame ... A: The gas valve is not activating. Could be bad or a wire to the valve is loose. Time to call a shop & ... | |
| heat returns | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: i was looking into upgrading to new heater and ac unit due to the higher gas bills my home is 17 ... A: The new heaters need lots of return air. 25 to 45% more than the old ducts. This means the return ... | |
| gas furnace will not light | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I have an older american standard gas fired hot water system. The auto gas control valve will not ... A: Yes & No. How did you measure 24 volts? You need to measure from each gas terminal wire (unhooked) ... | |
| gas furnace | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: my Bryant furnace [not sure the age probably 10 years]starts up then within 5 or 10 seconds it stops ... A: Yes, it sounds like a dirty sensor. Get some steel wool. Look in the flame for a small 1/8th" metal ... | |
| Rheem Criterion gas furnace | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: Furnace cycle begins, ignitor heats, gas begins to blow, first 2 or sometimes 3 (of 5) gas jets ... A: Every burner needs to light right away. The "flash" tubes need to be cleaned & aligned. (small wire ... | |
| no air and freezing pipes | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 year new 2 story 1 zone house. The half bath downstairs used to be the coldest and get ... A: Get some "Armaflex" insulation & cover every inch of the large copper line. Use 3M, 33+ electrical ... | |
| noise from heat and air unit | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a Rheem unit: Model RPMD-042JAZ; man. date 02/2005. The house is new, 1900 sq.ft. purchased ... A: I have no idea. This is not normal. I would open the furnace, tape the safety switch closed. Turn ... | |
| Air Condition placement | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm going to replace our home AC unit and was considering changing its location. The outdoor unit is ... A: 10 feet or 30 feet, no difference. It does cost to move the electricity & a new line set. Are you ... | |
| Dog chewed wires | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: My dog chewed the wires apart that run from my house (brown coated) to my A/C unit (1 yellow and 1 ... A: You are right, it is a simple fix. I assume you mean the small (door bell size wires, 18 gauge). ... | |
| furnace won't shut off | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I have an new comfortmaker furnace 92% efficency. It went in, December of 2006. Worked great all ... A: Open the furnace. Find the "red" wire that goes to the T-stat. Unhook it. This will kill all juice ... | |
| Arcoaire furnace | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I have an arcoaire gas furnace, model#guf07ha0ceain. Im unfamiliar with AFUE so im not sure where to ... A: Yes I need more info. I am working with both eyes closed. You are my eyes. AFUE, does the furnace ... | |
| Tons and Ameristar? | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I've got a brand new 3000 sq. house in suburban Chicago. I didn't go with the builder for the air ... A: I grew up in Detroit, so I know your city/area. A 3 1/2 or 4 ton is right. The guys who advise a 5 ... | |
| goodman package unit | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: i'm about to buy a new package unit from wholesale will it already be charged or will i have to have ... A: Just so we are on the same page. A package unit sits outside on the ground (or concrete) and ... | |
| Ignition Failure - Intertherm Furnace | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a G5RA Series High Efficiency Upflow/Horizontal Furnace (propane). It used to have this ... A: This one needs an "eye ball" on the furnace. I suspect that the flame is "wandering" away from the ... | |
| Condensation on furnace pipes in attic | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can give me some input, or at least point me in the right direction. Had my roof ... A: What kind of insulation?? You should use "Armaflex" black, closed cell insulation. Available at a ... | |
| on and off | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: amana gas furnace comes on for about 2 mins then shuts off does not heat the house what could it be ... A: I suspect the sensor is dirty. Look in the burner flames for a small rod (1/8th" thick & 3 or 4 ... | |
| Almost time to replace Hot Water Heater | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a A O Smith hot water heater and it's more than 13 yrs old. The model number is 40 224 and ... A: Tankless heaters have been around a long time and 1. EXPENSIVE 2. expensive to install 3. ... | |
| rheem gas furnace | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: Bill I have a rheem classic 90 plus gas furnice. The last several days the temperature drops below ... A: It is an ignition/sensor problem. Look in the pilot flame (or burner flames) for a small "Rod" (1/8 ... | |
| Lennox tripped limit switch? | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: This is a Lennox G40UH(X) Series Gas Furnace about 4 years old - in Nevada (cold weather lately). We ... A: I think you got scamed the last service call. The limit switches, reset automaticly. What happens ... | |
| Heater not coming on | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: This morning my house was cold cold cold. My thermostat said 60 degrees but my heater never kicked ... A: I need a lot more info about the furnace. AGE, AFUE, type, mfg., make & model, etc. Turn the T-stat ... | |
| Rheeme furnace | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: Bill - It's a 90% efficency furnace with plastic venting. We've always had the problem. Should it ... A: Now a few gaps in info are filled. I do have an idea. The North winds are causing the pressure ... | |
| Furnace vent | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I just bought this older home and I'm having trouble with the furnace / water heater venting. It ... A: Only replace the "top" if it is rusted or rotted out. They are easy to replace. Usually there are ... | |
| home boiler furnace | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: Our furnace (hot water boiler) seems to be having troubles. It makes a loud buzzing/humming sound ... A: The buzzing is a valve or relay trying to start (open or close). The valve sticking is something to ... | |
| Standard Furnace Problem | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: OK, the model is a CUB100A93GC2 and the serial no: 3142SAB2GI have a standard furnace and when I ... A: I take it, the brand is a "Standard". Never heard of it. Is it possibly an "American Standard" ... | |
| Furnace Comes on With Central Air | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: Brainard, I have a “RUUD Achiever 90 Plus” unit that seems to be having a problem that I hope you ... A: Sounds like some of the wires may be bad. Unhook the T-stat wires inside the furnace. (W,R,G,Y,Bl) ... | |
| armstrong air furnace ultra 5 tech 80 model | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: sometimes furnace tries to light and ignitor glows and furnace comes on but shuts down.If I reset ... A: It is shuting down right away because it is not "Proofing" the flame. It is lighting but the ... | |
| Is it the heat pump or the installers? | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: Trouble with new units. Briefly... we had new heat/air unit installed in our 2story home in ... A: I would write them a letter & tell them since they have not been able to fix it, replace it or ... | |
| Heater Troubles | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: Bill here is the additional info. that you requested. Sears Life Clad Automatic Gas Furnace; Model ... A: Ahh!!! The big bang. I have seen this happen. It rattles you to see it happen. This happens when ... | |
| Heater Troubles | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: We are desperate for help. I have a 1800 sq. ft home and it has a Sears heating unit with 3 ... A: I need some more info. Type of fuel used, age of furnace, AFUE rating, MFG, model,etc.... Explain ... | |
| Standard Furnace Problem | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a standard furnace and when I turn it on it turns on for about a minute or so then shuts off ... A: I need to know what kind of furnace, age, AFUE, model, etc.... Then tell me what you have allready ... | |
| furnace | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a ruud 90 plus furnace model ugeb-07nc-fs and I cant get the burners to stay on. After I call ... A: I am sure it has a flame sensor. Look for the sensor "rod" in the burner flames. It is about 1/8th ... | |
| Furnace or T'stat malfunction | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: We have a quite new (2000) gas-fired furnace with a Honeywell auto thermostat. It has recently ... A: Furnace problem. Service the furnace & pray. It is not a photo sensor. Rather, it is part of an ... | |
| BRRRrrrrr! | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: I live in a mobile with a Coleman Furnace #7966A856 that runs on propane. After relighting the ... A: How old is the furnace?? I would check for a bad heat chamber. Have the propane dealer check for CO ... | |
| Heater returns | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: I am remodeling my home. There are 2 returns to my forced hot air gas furnace. Both are low on the ... A: YES!!!!! It should not be done. The return needs to pick up cool air from the floor. Not warm air ... | |
| heating problem | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: It's forced air. It's a Trane XE 90...the house was built in 2001 so the unit has to be a 2000 or ... A: This just does not sound right. I am missing something. What controls the zones? (brand of ... | |
| rheem gas furnace | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: i have a rheem gas furnace. the problem is the warm air only comes out in the daytime. but as it ... A: It is not the T-stat or anticipator. The anticipator allows the T-stat to keep the temp steady. Not ... | |
| Furnace blower problem | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old Bryant natural gas furnace, 125,000 BTU. It has worked great until recently. ... A: No damage, no danger. There is a heat sensor in the main heat chamber. When the chamber heats up, ... | |
| Heating unit filter | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a home so i decided to change the filter on the furnace. I am very confused (first ... A: Just measure the one you have. Standard sizes are, 16x20,16x25, 20x25, 20x20. Buy a high quality, $6 ... | |
| Furnace heating cycles | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: My Goodmand gas furnace was cycling 4 min on 4 min off. I called a repair service and they ... A: I am in Montana, so I understand cold. Maybe it is normal. 4 min "On & Off" could be OK if it is ... | |
| heating | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: I am in the military and I got a call from my grandmother who is living in Green Bay Wisconsin. she ... A: First off, relax, it's nothing major. With out knowing what furnace or T-stat, I can only guess. A ... | |
| Annual Furnace Check | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the annual furnace check entails? I have someone who quoted us $69 for an ... A: What kind of a unit, age, AFUE, model, type of fuel, etc...... However, it is mostly a cleaning & ... | |
| No Heat | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a Rheem heat/ac combo unit which is at least 23 years old which quit heating. The air ... A: Does it then shut off & try again & again. but not light?? It is not sensing the pilot flame, so the ... | |
| Cold Air Return | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I was told to place a secondary cold air return to our existing furnace to enhance performance. I am ... A: The shape does not matter. Flex ducting looses is effectiveness, unless stretched as tight as a ... | |
| No heating-All cooling/fans works fine | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: 1988 and no light was noticedHi Bill, We have a Carrier 376BAW036075AABA @1988 with control board ... A: What AFUE effeciency?? Measure 24 volt on the "red" wire going to the T-stat. Then measure the ... | |
| Armstrong Air Ultra V giving (erroneous?) Pressure Switch error | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I have an Armstrong Air Ultra V that decided to quit working last night some time. So when I opened ... A: The brain box (or controler card) wants the pressure switch to be "open" when the unit calls for ... | |
| armstrong furnace | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: furnace will work then code will flash 6 times then 1 it says ignition lockout if i turn switch off ... A: When you turn "Off" the juice it re-sets the brain box. Lockout happens when the furnace fails to ... | |
| Propane water heater exhaust | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I got a new propane service company and they did an inspection of my 100+ year old farmhouse and ... A: The propane co. guy did not know what he was talking about. I do not know NY code. BUT!!! National ... | |
| Rheem heating unit (residential) | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: We have a Rheem High Efficiency (Electric Ignition) heater for our house, it's about 15 years old or ... A: You do not need a new unit. What do you use for fuel?? Natural gas or propane?? The propane may be ... | |
| Heater/AC won't respond | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I live in Los Angeles California, and we have a Carrier heater and A/C unit (at least 10 yr old). ... A: Not the T-stat. Check the front blower door. There is a safety switch on the blower door. If it gets ... | |
| York(yzb03011) vs Ruud(UPNK) | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I have two estimates: York(yzb03011) http://www.yorkupg.com/PDFFiles/271457-YTG-B-1106.pdf $4800 ... A: Time to get additional bids. Neither one is a superior unit. Only a regular unit. The warrantees are ... | |
| heater works but is acting up scaring me | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: my heater is a mobile home central heat and air and it is totally ELECTRIC. when it is time for my ... A: I would have to put a meter on it, to be sure BUT I suspect the motor is going out. The sequencer ... | |
| High electric bill | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I can get the make from my husband if you need it, but our house is five years old and it is a ... A: The controls may well have been damaged by the lighting. I would blame it on the lighting strike & ... | |
| Rheem puts out no heat, but good air. | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: Had Saun work the thermostat and got a relay clicking behind the high-voltage cover, trying to feed ... A: That fan needs to work, to vent, the exhaust the furnace makes. Unless it runs the furnace will not ... | |
| replaced corrided fuses | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure on what happened to my heating unit. At first the system is a Intertherm. It lives in a ... A: Dirt blows through the air & settles out. (moving air caused by the furnace blower) Anyway, you did ... | |
| Rheem puts out no heat, but good air. | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: We have two Rheem model RRGG07E37JKR units on the roof. One suddenly doesn't put out heat, but A/C ... A: Now you know the trouble with roof mounts. Cold & ice and bitter wind are lots of fun. <BG> Anyway, ... | |
| payne heater makes loud rattle noise | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: While the heater is running it makes a loud rattling noise which I suspect is coming from the fan. ... A: You did not say how old the unit is. Assuming it is more than 15 & a "low" AFUE furnace. Does this ... | |
| furnace in attic | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a furnace in the attic and noticed 5 return air vents at the base of the furnace. 4 of these ... A: When I hear "return air vent", that means the air that is returned from the rooms. Sometimes a guy ... | |
| Limit settings | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a Heil 125,000 btu natural gas furnace that has the adjustable switch that where you can set ... A: There is no standard setting, except for the "High" limit (about 200 degrees)(check the furnace ... | |
| Thermostat wiring | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: Three wire thermostat wire shows continuity across all three with all ends disconnected. Wall short ... A: Only 1 fix I know of. Install a wireless T-stat. Do a google search. You will have to special order ... | |
| furnace | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a comfortmaker rpj2. The exhaust blower turns on, the burners burn for seven seconds. Then ... A: Right in front of the burners there is a "roll out" switch (small button size disc with two wires ... | |
| Heil Forced Air Furnace Problem | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I have recently bought a 2 family house and live in upstate NY. The furnace is a Heil, about 15 yrs ... A: It sounds more like an electrical problem with the motor. The bearings will bind & cause hard ... | |
| Central heating unit fan problem | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I just moved into a single wide mobile home built in 1983. I just got the landlord to light the ... A: If the fan runs all the time & will not shut "Off", that is one kind of a problem. BUT Yours cycles ... | |
| LP FURNACE LIGHTS AND SHUTS OFF LIKE 20 SECONDS | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: TRANE GAS FIRED DIRECT VENT 2 STAGE CONDENSING FURNACE WITH VARIABLE SPEED INDUCER. This lights up ... A: Check the ground connections between the pilot & "Brain box". Wipe the sensor "Rod" with steel wool. ... | |
| Finding a thermostat | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: We have a gas furnace. We've purchased about 5 thermostats in 3 years. HELP! The main problem is ... A: If the thermostats contain a merury switch, the door thumping will start the furnace (round ... | |
| furnace | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a comfortmaker rpj2. The exhaust blower turns on, the burners burn for seven seconds. Then ... A: The "brain box" is not getting the signal, that a Flame is present. So it shuts down in 7 seconds. ... | |
| furnace help | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: My mother has a Janitrol funace, approx. 12 years old. There's a lightswitch type thing with a fuse ... A: The switch can be replaced. Ace hardware has them and most lumberyards, about $12 to $15. Anyone ... | |
| Furnace fan question | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the fan on my furnace. When we turn the heat on it works fine BUT when ... A: Yes, that is a safety feature. The fan is supposed to blow for awhile after the heat stops. The fan ... | |
| steam radiator | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a steam radiator leaking at the value. I tighten the value-but it is still leaking. Someone ... A: That advice is wrong. How & what are you tightening?? Where is this leak?? Is it leaking around the ... | |
| Armstrong furnace cycles | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: My Armstrong Ultra SX 80 sometimes runs fine but usually it cycles continually. When calling for ... A: The 4 pins give the fan, "On" time for the purge. Where is the jumper set now?? When the furnace is ... | |
| Rheem Home Heating System | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: Our forced air heating system kicks on okay, but when the temperature is reached and it turns off, I ... A: What is the AFUE of the furnace?? (plastic or metal vent pipe)?? I agree, the Lux is a good T-stat. ... | |
| furnance noise | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: My forced air furnance frequently - but not always - makes a loud bang when the main jets ignite. It ... A: One or more of the burners is out of alignment. When the mains light, there is a gas build up. Then ... | |
| Furnace not igniting | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a Goodman furnace, about seven years old. The unit kicks on and seems to go through the ... A: If the part that glows is not working, it is easy to replace. Undo it & take it to a supplier for a ... | |
| No Heat in Daughter's Room | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: I live in a 3-level townhouse that was built in 1988. I have a forced-air gas furnace that is about ... A: The ducts controling air flow have been messed up. A sheet metal shop is needed. They will have to ... | |
| no cold air | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a Trane xe1100 ac unit. It is blowing air on the inside, but not cold. The unit outside ... A: If it is cooler outside (56 ), why don't you open the windows? If 56 is a typo & it is "Hot" ... | |
| Trane XE 80 filters | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I've got the above heater in my house which we just bought--it's ~12yrs old. Works fine! I'm ... A: You are right it is "Odd". Where does this 12" high box connect to? Where does the 16 x 25 connect ... | |
| floor furnace | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I rent my house that was probably built in the 40's and I have a floor furnace that I believe is ... A: The chamber is full of soot. It will plug up any small leaks. Where does it put soot out?? (out the ... | |
| Sears/Kenmore SP80 furnace | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: This furnace is about 16 years old.recently installed a smart valve. then notice flame roll out of ... A: The exhaust is blocked. Either inside the chamber, in the vent pipe, in the stack. Somewhere. Does ... | |
| Janitrol furnace | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I read the one about the guy that had the Jantrol system that would ignite but not stay lit. Mine ... A: You need to tell me more about the furnace. (model & ser #) If it shuts off that fast, it means the ... | |
| Heil Model 1125320A3 | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: Bill, Our home is equipped with the 2002 Model Heil, propane fueled furnace model listed above. The ... A: Put your fingers on the small blower motor. Careful it may be hot, it is the exhaust blower. If you ... | |
| condensate | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: coleman gas heater gets condensate in pressure sensor tube 3 times in one week. I empty water and ... A: The sensor needs to be re-located, so the tube runs, UPHILL to the sensor. Then this will not ... | |
| Baseboard heating not working. | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: Three rooms in my house, each with baseboard heating, don't work. All of the other heaters in the ... A: This is outside of my expertise. But I know the heaters need 220 volts to operate. I suspect one ... | |
| Residential Furnace Problems | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: I stumbled across this web site searching for some tips on troubleshoot residential furnaces. ... A: How are you with electricity?? Did you check at the furnace for a fuse? There is usually a white ... | |
| fan won't stop | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a Goodman PGB036100-1A unit approx 4 years old. I live in the Atlanta, GA area in a single ... A: That is where the relay is located. Bad board maybe, even though it is new. Get a Warrenty ... | |
| HEIL Natural Gas Furnace problem | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: We have a fairly new HEIL furnace in our house. I'm not sure how new, as we have only been living ... A: It could be any of 50 different furnaces. No way for me to help, unless you provide more info. What ... | |
| Pressure Switch | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: Furnace wont ignite due to the diagnostic flashes. 3 Flashes means the pressure switch is stuck ... A: Easy fix - Unhook the rubber tube to the pressure switch. See if there is any water in the tube. ... | |
| Furnace exhaust and drain | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: Bill I have a Goodman 100K 90+ furnace (no air) that is 2 years old in my garage kneewall and if you ... A: The pipes slope so the condensate will flow to 1 spot (warm spot), & not freeze. The heat in the ... | |
| Noisy Furnace | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I see that you have answered this question before but i need a little more help. I have a Thermal ... A: Normally the motors have 3 or 4 speeds. The highest is for A/C. The next speed is for heating. The ... | |
| Room too cold in winter/too warm in summer | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: We bought a new home, new construction, and have had problems with one of the upstairs bedrooms not ... A: It is a crock. Each room is supposed to get enough air to properly heat & cool it. The duct work was ... | |
| Blower No Go | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I have an American Standard Freedom 80 gas furnace. On a call for heat the pilot ignites and 45 ... A: The pilot ignites but do the main burners ignite?? If so, I think the blower motor is out. Get a ... | |
| Question - replace? | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Brainard - I'm not sure how old our AC & furnace are. My husband feels if 'it ain't broke, ... A: Your husband's idea is right (usually). BUT Sears/Homart is over 30 years old (guess). The life is ... | |
| replacing thermostat | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I just bought a honeywell RTH230B programmable electronic thermostat. I previously had a honeywell ... A: OK, lets give it a try. I'll have to guess, since I do not know what kind of furnace etc..... ... | |
| Goodman ignition sequence | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: Bill, I have a Goodman GMS80904BNA (propane fired) that was installed last spring. The AC worked ... A: Dan: .. .. .. Do not despair. I do think it is the board. Sounds like he was incompetent. However, ... | |
| GOODMAN GAS FURNACE MALFUNCTION - UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: Would you please help me with my faulty gas furnace? Here are my specs and problems below. make: ... A: The "brain box" is not sensing the flame at the burners. That is why it shuts "off". Look for the ... | |
| Cracked Furnace | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I own a house that was built in 1955. It has a natural gas floor furnace that I suspect is original ... A: Simple. It can kill you. A crack lets carbon monoxide into the house & it puts you to sleep. Have ... | |
| Janitrol model GMP100-3 | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: When my furnace blower goes on, it ignites and only stays lit for a few seconds and does this ... A: The sensor cuts "Off" the gas, if it does not "sense" a flame. It is a safety device. Take some ... | |
| HVAC: Refrigerant line length | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I'm having my attic finished and consequently replacing my existing HVAC system (approx 2 ton)with a ... A: Someone screwed up. 1/4" by 3/4" is too small. You will not even get 2 tons of cooling. He is trying ... | |
| Carrier Weathermaker furnace | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: The gas on our Carrier model #58WAV090-GC (S/N 4593A14920) will not start. Last spring before I ... A: When the fan runs continuously it is the "default" setting, this tells the homeowner the "Brain" is ... | |
| Rheem Furnace | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a down force Rheem airhandler, the other day we finally started to use the heater. but heres ... A: What AFUE is the unit? What age?? I assume you mean a "furnace", not an air handler. Air handler ... | |
| Rheem furnace will not turn on | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a rheem gas furnace with electric ignitor. Ran fine last year, this year it will not turn ... A: Can you send me a picture of the wires & coil they form? Find the "Red" & "White" wires that run to ... | |
| rheem furnace | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I am working on a rheem furnace Model # RGDG-15 EAR JR The furnace will light for six secounds and ... A: I had to think about this one. You have done the normal things. This short cycle is usually caused ... | |
| new heat duct in garage | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: I recently had a "duct hit" placed in my garage. The main trunk in the garage is encased in dry ... A: God, is the contractor ever, "cheap" & "Lazy". The duct should have a metal seleve out of the dry ... | |
| Heating | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a residential Frigidaire/Nordyne high efficiency gas fireplace Model Number G6RC. It is ... A: I would suspect the "high limit" is tripping (after 10 min operation). Use a meter & try to find the ... | |
| Problems with Rheem furnace staying on.. | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a Rheem Weatherking furnace(rcba 375GG17xI) that is about 2 years old in my upper apartment ... A: You may be able to fix it. I would suspect the sensor. Look at the pilot flame, there should be a ... | |
| TRANE Air Conditioner, does it need replaced? | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Brainard- Hello and Help! At the end of the summer, my air conditioner started acting ... A: A/C average age is 10 to 12 years at failure. Triping the breaker is the key. It is quiting. Plan ... | |
| Amana/Goodman Furnace | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: How do I close an OPEN ROLLOUT or mre specifically, my funace is on steady blower only with a blink ... A: Call for service. A steady "On" blower means the "brain box" has gone bad. (Default setting, "On") ... | |
| sealing off heating duct in concrete | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: We are redesigning our family room and there is a air duct coming out of the concrete slab floor, ... A: You still need heat in the room. If you cut a grill in the toe space under the cabnet, heat will ... | |
| heil furnace won't ignite and LED flashes 3 times. | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: this heil furnace code led flashes 3 times over and over and it won't ignite A: Of course it will not work. There is a problem that has to be fixed first. Look inside the furnace ... | |
| propane heater pilot light | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: I just bought a cabin that has a sears propane heater in the living room. Although there are ... A: Look for a 1 inch round disk, that rotates out of the way. That will give you access to the pilot. ... | |
| furnace malfunction | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I submitted the following question last week and received an autoresponder message saying the ... A: It is not the T-stat. It is in the heating circuit. What kind of a "reset" button is it? Where is it ... | |
| furnace replacement | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I will be changing out my furnaces. I live in a cold climate in a 40 year old home. Questions: 1. ... A: I live in a Montana house, built in 1890. Go with a 2 pipe ultra efficient, 95%AFUE, 2 stage ... | |
| Noise in wall when furnace is on | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: We have our furnace in the basement. The gas furance is a Coleman model and it is about 5 years old. ... A: Is this a "Pre-built" or "Modular" home? Some manufacturers use a Coleman that has a Fan installed ... | |
| a/c heat problem | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: Bill, I just installed a Rheem a/c unit at my home . Went well, works fine. I took the old Carrier ... A: Is this a "split system" or a "package unit"? If it is two seperate units, each with their seperate ... | |
| Air Conditioner/Three High Electric Bills | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: We have a Carrier air conditioning/heating unit, model 50JS-04---301-- and have lived in our house ... A: Since the unit has a heat strip, it is a heat pump. Heat pumps are different. They have a "control ... | |
| can I run furnace blower all the time | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a fireplace and I was wondering if I can wire the blower on my furnace to run all the time to ... A: Does the furnace have air-conditioning? If so, just turn the "Fan" switch to on. If not put a switch ... | |
| Leak in A/C Drain Line | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: as a fellow Sears employee (11 years), I hope that you can assist with my personal problem. I closed ... A: Some idiot forgot to glue a joint or the concrete guys broke the line. The contractor will have to ... | |
| replacing electric with propane | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: I purchased a retirement home in northern Virginia that was built in 1982. It is an all-electric ... A: Easy on the replacement. A heat pump is a good way to save money. I do not know of any way to ... | |
| R-22 indoor coil and R-410A Condenser | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I had a new Puron 38TXA030 Carrier installed exactly two years ago. Aside from needing a pound of ... A: The coil is a "miss-match". This will hurt efficiency but not cause a failure. This will cost a bit ... | |
| electric furnace wiring | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: i am installing a interthem 53,000 btu electric furnace with 2 breaker in the furnace and 2 in the ... A: Maybe the wire is the correct size. Look on the ID plate, for the "Amp" rating. That will determine ... | |
| Furnace does stay on? | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a four year old furnace that wont stay on. The HSI turns orange and ignites the flame, it ... A: What kind of furnace & what AFUE?? ... . . .I would have said to clean the sensor (or replace). ... | |
| furnace blower | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: my furnace blower will not shut off it runs after air conditioner shuts off and will not stop i have ... A: But what kind of furnace & what AFUE & age is it??? I can only guess. A lot of high efficiency ... | |
| A/C freezes | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: my A/C freezes and forms ice blocks on the cooling coils. I just had it serviced three weeks ago ... A: When the system is low on freon, it will freeze up the coil. Put the fan to "On". It will melt the ... | |
| Gas exhaust pipes into chimney reapir | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: What do I need to do to repair loose cement around 2 heating systems exhaust pipes going into ... A: I assume the pipes are metal and the chimney is brick. Remove the pipes & clean the pipe entrance, ... | |
| Air Conditioning | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I was wrong in my calclations. I only have 154 square inches net free area return air for the 2.5 ... A: 200 to 250 Sq. inches for the 2 1/2 ton and 250 to 300 for the 3 ton. Roughly. Your units have ... | |
| Air Conditioning | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: (2) American Standard units, both 10 years old, one 3 ton and one 2.5 ton, austin, texas, 13 seer, ... A: When did they start acting up?? Lately or 10 years ago?? Did he open the blower compartment & ... | |
| Furnace blower runs, but A/C condenser will not turn on | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a LENNOX Diplomat 80HGF3 furnace...12 year old (original in house). For a few weeks now (off ... A: If you can be safe with 220 A.C., open the back of the outside unit. Turn the A/C "On". When the ... | |
| HVAC new service - opportunity to make the best choice | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: I am about to renovate and construct 2 90 year old homes into one home. Size will be about 5200 sq ... A: Mild winters but how many days below 45 degrees. When the temp drops below 45 the heat pump does not ... | |
| New A/C system | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I am currenty looking to replace my home a/c. I plan on overhauling everything from the ducts and ... A: The fan can have from 4 to 12 speeds. The contractor will decide which type of control to use. Some ... | |
| return duct | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a hvac contractor that is going to install a heat pump and variable speed air handler. He ... A: It does not have to be made out of metal. We also use "duct board", which is a compressed ... | |
| Changing from a Propane furnace to Electric Furnace? | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: I am considering buying a newer doublewide home with property. Although it has propane as its ... A: You think propane is costly, wait until you get the electric bill. My partner had an all electric ... | |
| Air Conditioning Leak | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: Last year, I was told by a repairman that I my outside airconditioner was very low on freon. Rather ... A: Take a spry bottle with water & a teaspoon of Dawn dish soap. Squirt every joint (nothing ... | |
| Heating for our basement | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a 17 year old, 3100 sq,ft home in Southern Ontario. It is very difficult to maintain a ... A: Blocking vents doesn't really work. What is wrong with the system that it does not heat the ... | |
| York vs Ruud furnances and A/C | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: Recently PSE&G told me my hot air furnace and central air unit to be changed due to age of unit ... A: OK, lets have a go at it. I leave in about 8 hours, to fly to Detroit. Work & vacation. Anyway,The ... | |
| filter | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: Heil/867815014/6-89/Alabama/home. The filter light is blinking on my ac digital control box but I ... A: The filter should be at the furnace. Did you open the blower door. Sometimes they are inside or ... | |
| HVAC thermostat removal for replacement | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: My question is probably relatively simple as HVAC question go but I'm stumped. I bought a new ... A: I think the next thing is to un-screw it from the wall. Then look on the back for the wire screws. ... | |
| Standing Water in HVAC vents of mobile home | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: I kid you not, I removed 23 GALLONS of standing water in my daughters bedroom vent that wasn't there ... A: I believe you. Every A/C unit makes condensate. There is a pan under the A/C coil that it is ... | |
| Condensation In Air Handler Closet | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a Bryant 10 SEER 3 ton all-electric unit that is about 6 years old. I live in South Alabama, ... A: Honest HVAC contractors are like "Army intelligence", hard to find. <BG> Anyway, I have no idea ... | |
| A/C compressor fails to respond - Bryant 2 Ton Unit w/air handler | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: Could you perhaps elaborate on that a little bit. For example why does it (contactor) work ... A: There is no explaination for this type of failure. Experience teaches & the "gut". Do you pay these ... | |
| Furnace fan stays on | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a Armstrong furnace 80 afue that stays even when the thermostat is turned off. Can you please ... A: Easy one. These furnaces have an "electronic brain" that runs them. When the "Brain" goes bad, a ... | |
| Refrigerated Air Unit Size | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: I currently live in El Paso, TX and have evaporative air conditioning. I installed a new heater and ... A: You are being taken advantage of. SEER is the energy rating, amount of energy used by the cooling. ... | |
| Condensation under house around floor vents | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a two year old York 4 Ton 12 Seer Gas heat Electric Air All in one Unit with an AFUE of ... A: The only time condensate forms, is when warm air hits cold metal or glass. Like a glass of ice ... | |
| fan quit blowing | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: i woke up this morning and their was no air blowing from my vents. the unit was on and sounded ... A: Anytime the black insulation exposes the copper pipes, they will frost up. It only means you are ... | |
| Combustion Air | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: I am remodelling my basement. I have a 10 x 7 foot room that houses both my hot water heater (gas) ... A: 1. Use a 7" duct and put a p-trap (heat trap)in the duct. That way inside air will not flow up the ... | |
| Leaking Cooling Unit | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: I live in Arizona. Most homes have the A/C unit installed outside and the furnace stored on or ... A: I answered this earlier. Did it get to you? Get back to me if not. Later ... | |
| Best placement of ac unit | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: We are having a new home built and the builders claim better efficiency with the ac unit in the ... A: yes & no. You are right, because most attics are very "HOT"!! What special things have they done to ... | |
| Drain pan | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: Greetings! I trust all is well! We have a brand new installation of a 13+ SEER residential (3 ton) ... A: 80% furnaces do not condensate, so they never need a drain pan. An extra drain pan under the coil is ... | |
| Home A/C | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 ton outside unit that was assess as being about 8 SEER (is a mid 1990's Nordyne). The ... A: I would run the unit until it dies. Then replace the coil & outside unit at the same time. So you ... | |
| Home A/C | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: I currently have a 3 ton outside compressor/cooling unit.(est at being an 8 SEER) We replaced the ... A: Is the current 3 tons working??? 3 tons, is 3 tons. Cost of running the units does not change the ... | |
| A/C wont shut off | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: The outside unit turns off, but the inside fan stays on all the time. How easy is the Fan Relay to ... A: Fan relays are easy to change. BUT !!! If your furnace is of the newer type. That is not the ... | |
| physical sizes of a/c units | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: I am in the process of designing my home in the florida keys and am wondering if any compressor ... A: The A/C unit does not count for set back. Just to be sure, check with the city building dept. Max ... | |
| Airconditioneer does not turn on. | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: Sorry for not giving clear details. Dual zone means, I have 2 identical units, one for each floor. ... A: Each unit has a fuse with in 2 feet of the unit. Get in the attic & check it. Can you borrow a ... | |
| air conditioning expense | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: I live in Sun City Az. In the last three months my ac bill has gone from $240 to $270 to $385. I ... A: It costs extra money if the T-stat is changed, up & down, durring the day. Put it in one spot & ... | |
| Outside fan motor cycling properly , but no compressor | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a GE model BWV924G110D0 central AC unit in my home....home is about 25 years old and I have ... A: If you feel the big pipe right where it enters the furnace. What temp. is it?? If it is somewhat ... | |
| What size A/C | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: I am in the process of installing a new heating and cooling system in my house. I am one of those ... A: If this were my house I would put the time & money into a regular system & the re-modeling ... | |
| airconditioner ice | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a carrier ac unit modle cd5bxao42ooaaaa s# 4496xo6788 9years old Inside the house everything ... A: To melt the ice. Turn the fan to "On" and the A/C to "Off". This will put room air through the coil ... | |
| Gas Hot Water Tank Stand | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: I'm considering installing a Rheem Direct Vent Hot Water Tank (Fury DV50). It has a fixed base to ... A: Use brick & morter, concrete, welded steel, treated wood, etc........ Anything solid & lasting. I ... | |
| Rudd Furnace | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: Rudd UPGH-10eamer, 4 years old, NJ single family home. After returning from a vacation I found ... A: Sounds like you are having "brain" failure. Since I do not know what kind of unit you have, this is ... | |
| AC Fan Running ALL THE TIME | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: I've seen this question on your site and have read your answers. My problem is this. I live in an ... A: Since it shuts "Off" when you bang on the furnace. That indicates something is "hanging up". Like a ... | |
| No AC, thermostat is dead, and blower fan stays on | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: I'm at work, so I don't have make/model info. Home and AC unit is 6 YO and we live in Colorado. Our ... A: Yes, I know what is wrong. The "brain box" is dead. Have you had any storms lately?? When a brain ... | |
| Evaporator Coil Repair | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: Bill- My 7 year old York model UA036S14B stopped cooling the lower level of our 2500 sq ft townhouse ... A: Air flow does not care about a "level" furnace. You were being sold a bill of goods. (he lied) They ... | |
| Low side psi/inside vent temp. | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: That is one piece I was kind of scared off doing.I helped the guy put it in in 98 seems like it ... A: No, no! No !!!! You are not thinking like a lazy HVAC tech. Go to a "Johnstone Supply", nationwide ... | |
| air conditioning repairs | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: Followup To question - 1. Does duct work coming from the inside ac intake systems need to be ... A: Air intake means "return air" to me. Not the supply side (hot air). If this hole is in the return ... | |
| air conditioning leak | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: How do I stop a leaking air conditioning unit that fills an auxiliary drain pan with an attached ... A: You miss understand what is happening. The aux. pan is there to protect the house if the primary pan ... | |
| air conditioning repairs | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: 1. Does duct work coming from the inside ac intake systems need to be sealed and caulked? 2. How ... A: All this depends where you are located. 1. Do you mean the duct work inside the building?? Or is ... | |
| Fan Will not Turn Off | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: We have central air conditioning in our house and turn it off during the day when we are not home. ... A: The fan on what? The outside unit or the inside unit???? If it is the inside unit. I can guess ... | |
| Central Air Unit | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: We have a 12 year old Carrier central air condionng unit. We had trouble with it last week, where ... A: Water draining, tells me it is partially working. Condensation is made when the unit works. Now as ... | |
| furnace | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a coleman evcon propance furnace - central air unit serial #028996. The furnace is in a 1993 ... A: You can do it yourself (if you are some what handy). The ungrade comes as a "kit", with ... | |
| Condensation on walls of furnace ducts | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: I have an outside air conditioner/inside furnace (basement) set up. We are currently having our ... A: 2 things cause most freez-ups. 1. low freon 2. blocked air flow. It sounds like you fixed the ... | |
| used drain cleaner on air condition coils | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: ,, the maintenance person used drain cleaner (the same cleaner used to unplug a kitchen sink) to ... A: You are in deep shit. That will unplug it fine but it will eat up the alunimun fins on the coil. ... | |
| Cleaning hvac and continuously running a/c | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: We were having problems with our air conditioner not working. We called someone and they came out. ... A: Caution. You got some strange advice. Yes you can clean it yourself. Pro's don't like to do that. It ... | |
| Air Conditioner - Not blowing Cold | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: I don't know much about A/C units so bare with me please. A couple weeks ago the air stopped flowing ... A: The furnace & outside unit (with inside coil) are different pieces of the system. Like tires on a ... | |
| central air | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a home with central a/c, which is new to me. I had been leaving the fan in the ... A: Miss wiring or a bad T-stat, probably. You are not saving much turning off the fan. Like $4 a month. ... | |
| Replacement for Central Air | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: We just had a service call on our 2nd floor a/c unit. The tech says the unit needs to be replaced. ... A: Janitrol/Goodman is made in Texas and those boys are serious about A/C. In my opinion Trane is a ... | |
| air conditioner won't turn off | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a white-rodgers control unit for air conditioning and heat (all electric). For some reason, ... A: It probably is the "contactor". It is a 24 volt relay in the outside unit. Turn the breaker (220 ... | |
| Outside Unit stays on | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: Our unit is a Nordyne 10 SEER Split system Air Conditioner S3QA Series. It is almost 10 years old ... A: The ice will not hurt anything. It is on the outside of the pipe. It never gets on the inside. ... | |
| trane xe 1000 AC | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: Bill, for your quick response! If I take the cover off, is it readily apparent where to try the one ... A: Oil usually does not work because the bearings are sealed. I assume the motor you are talking about ... | |
| bad smell | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: I am noticing a rotten smell in my bedroom; it smells somewhere between a skunk or a dead animal or ... A: Duct cleaning is not the answer. Most duct cleaning is a scam & not worth the money. Duct cleaning, ... | |
| Central A/C | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a Goodman A/C unit, serial number 9704059367. Model # CK24-1. My oldest son was searching ... A: Maybe. First check the two t-stat wires outside at the unit. There should be 24 volts between them. ... | |
| HVAC blower fan replacement | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: The fan blower motor just went out on my old Sears central air unit (model# 867.761950). I purchased ... A: No, you should not use the old capacitor. The two brown wires go to the cap. The white to "netural" ... | |
| filter for central air unit | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: I had a central air unit installed two years ago. The contractor mentioned I should have the Freon ... A: Yes you can do this. First, locate the return air duct. Some of the big ducts have a filter, in back ... | |
| new central air won't cool | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: old cooling unit suddly quit blowing cold air ,just cool air. had a new unit and furnace installed. ... A: How long were you with out A/C??? Was it very hot out? A building & things inside warm up. Thermal ... | |
| Condensation on HVAC Unit | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: We have an old HVAC unit (not sure how old, we've been told anything from 10-20 yrs) and it is now ... A: Yes, it can be repaired. But, it is a lot of work and not worth it, unless you can do it yourself. I ... | |
| Evaporator Coil | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: We just had a service tech at our house to check on the 2 1/2 ton Rudd Air Conditioner. He told us ... A: Oh Boy!! The average life of a unit is 10 to 12 years. Yours is how old. Humm..... If the coil is ... | |
| Gas Furnace | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a Weather King Furnace. Model # WGPH-073E mgr. It is about 8 yerars old. It just started the ... A: Have there been any storms in yur area lately? The furnaces have a control "Brain box" that goes ... | |
| Repair HVAC or Get New One? | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: My AC pipes outside and inside were frosted over--the tech checked for leaks and showed me two ... A: Where are you located? Here in Montana, that would go for about $4,500. I doubt you need a new ... | |
| residential air conditioner condensercompressor | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: is it unusual for a contractor to charge $3200.00 to install a condensor only for a residence? unit ... A: I feel you got ripped off. I do a whole installation replacement (coil & outside unit) for $1,800. ... | |
| When is aproblem due to the age of a system as apposed to its maintenance | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a home warranty and called someone out to look at AC because it runs but does not cool. He ... A: He just conned you. There is a very small grain of truth in what he said. Very small. If a system is ... | |
| ge blower | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: ge motor model#5kcp39h6 and p538as is beside the model ...can you tell me the blue wire is to one ... A: Not all motors can be used at 220 volts. Look on the rating plate attached to the motor. or go to ... | |
| AC/furnace fan blowers not working | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: Our A/C stopped working a few days ago. Its only 2 years old.We went down to the basement and ... A: He did right. After you work with these units, you know where the problems are. He knew the problem ... | |
| Is this really true? A/C question | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: I have to replace my central A/C with a 2 ton untit. I replaced my gas furnace last winter with a ... A: That is the nature of "salesmen". Sorry. Ask for a quote & refuse to tell them what anyone else ... | |
| Help! New A/C is driving me crazy! | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: I live in central Florida in a single story, concrete block house (1980's) with 1,283 sq. ft. The ... A: Coleman, yes. Good units but they are a little rough. They gave you extra "tonage" to cool you off. ... | |
| one AC zone failed | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: I went down to the basement and checked the furnace. It's labled as American Standards. I saw one ... A: The fan switch needs to be at "Auto" and the other switch to "Heat". "off" or "Cool". Every time ... | |
| Mold/Mildew Smell coming out of only one vent. | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: Central heat and Air. I recently opened a floor vent that had been shut off for a long time. That ... A: Open the ducts up & keep cleaning. Cut a hole if necessary. That is what the pro's do. or Get a long ... | |
| How to adding the freon in home central AC | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: My home has a central AC, it works and cool only a few minutes, after that it only give air without ... A: Sounds like low freon, all right. You can not buy the freon or rent the equip. Plus, you have to be ... | |
| Is this really true? A/C question | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: I have to replace my central A/C with a 2 ton untit. I replaced my gas furnace last winter with a ... A: He is full of crap. The furnace will handle up to 3 ton. You can use a 2 ton, just fine. A 80% AFUE ... | |
| Drain problem | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: I have Central AC system connected to the gas furnace. The system is working fine. but the problem ... A: The drain pan has two outlets. Primary drain & secondary drain. They are hooked up to a drain line. ... | |
| Open window vs. closed circuit AC? | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: We live in a Cape Cod style house in the balmy SE (humidity 85%, temp. upper 90's). My husband puts ... A: You both are right. If you can keep the heat from building up in the second story, the whole house ... | |
| HVAC Drainage | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: Is there a "best practice" around how an HVAC drainage pipe should exit a residential structure? ... A: There is no best practice. How does the buried one terminate below ground? I take a 5 gal bucket ... | |
| water around outside a/c unit | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: We moved into our house a few years ago, and I am uncertian of how old our furnace & central air ... A: The outside unit, is it both heat & cooling? If so it is a package unit. They have the fan & coil ... | |
| Furnace produces fog and odor. | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: This is a bit long, don't fall asleep. I know little about furnace/ac/home appliances, but I will ... A: They sealed the attic one because they probably installed a filter grill. Check the big return air ... | |
| A/C Fan Stuck On | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: How do I open the points? Or do I need to get a professional? Thanks, ToddHello, The a/c unit ... A: You can not "open" them. They are fused together. The metal is so thin. It used to be the metal was ... | |
| AC Unit | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a Carrier AC Unit Model FB4ANF024 that is about 11 years old. It is in my attaic over one of ... A: Simple. The pan has a drain. the drain is pluged. Followe the edge of the pan, it has to be there ... | |
| stopped up drain pipe | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: Could you please tell me how to go about unstopping the drain pipe on my central air conditioning ... A: Stand in front of the furnace. Look for the spot where copper pipes run into it. The copper pipes ... | |
| Evaporator coil | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I am in search of a c Cumberland 2 ton 10 seer split airconditioner air handler evaporator coil.I ... A: What kind of a compressor unit is it? 10 SEER units are no longer made. Coils are still made. If the ... | |
| Air conditioning doesn't cool | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I was mistaken the air conditioner is a Tapan that I purchased in 2002. There is an 8 year warranty ... A: I would go to Tapans web site & call their customer service. Since it is under warrenty ask them ... | |
| Strange AC situation | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: 2-zoned meaning 2 separate units. 1 supplies the bedrooms and the other supplies the living, ... A: Your main floor unit does not cool the rooms. Did it used to cool them? How long ago? How much air ... | |
| air not getting cool | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I noticed our whole house air conditioning seemed to "whistle" a bit this summer. Now the temp is ... A: I have a feeling that the coil is frosting up. When air flow is restricted (closing vents), the coil ... | |
| no subject | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: Bill, in using a punch-type swaging tool should I heat tubing and allow to cool before swaging to ... A: Do not heat. The tubing is not tempered. If you have tempered tubing it is not the kind that can be ... | |
| wall furnice | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: we have a wall furnice that started to have the light go out and now we can only light the pilot ... A: There is a thermocouple (bulb that sits in the pilot flame), it is bad. Unscrew the old one & put in ... | |
| ac trips breaker | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: Armstong concept 10, house is only 8 years old in Indiana. My outside ac unit on some humid days ... A: You need to find the problem. Putting the units under a porch, is a poor choice. Putting a larger ... | |
| A/C Repair | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a TRANE XE1000 model number TTR736B100A0 a/c unit. I noticed that the house was not cooling ... A: Trane is the first problem. Call someone else for a second opinion. Call Sears for a price. They are ... | |
| blower speed | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: have a quatro true blue 90 furnace/ac unit. the question is, is there any way to slow down the ... A: Yes. But it is risky. Most furnace motors are multi speed. On the motor, black is high speed, then ... | |
| Cooling House | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: We live in a two story house with a fully developed basement where I have my office, computer, files ... A: Bigger is not the fix. Cool air is heavy & take bigger ducts. I suspect yours are maxed out (4 1/2 ... | |
| Cooling problem | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: Last winter I purchased a New Carrier Infinity System: Carrier 60,00BTU Infinity Furnace Model # ... A: No, the coil is not the problem. The compressor size is what determines the max cooling available. ... | |
| Oil furnace | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old oil burning furnace that was installed before I moved into my house. Ove the ... A: No, on the conversion. That is a real snake pit. It can be done "sort of". Stay away from that. Put ... | |
| Central Air - frozen coil | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: We have a central air conditioning system......compressor unit outside the house, fan/blower unit in ... A: When a unit gets low on freon, it allows the coil to frost up. This cuts air flow and then more coil ... | |
| air conditioning repair for my new home | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: I am in the process of buying a pre ownedhome. at the end of inspection the inspector said the air ... A: The inspector has his head in Theoretical clouds. A 3 degree difference is nothing. There is nothing ... | |
| New A/C | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: We live in a single family elevated ranch house in a suburb of Chicago, IL. Our central A/C (3 ton ... A: Forget the Carrier. Sounds like he has one of the older 10 SEER units. Take it. Ducane is OK. Get ... | |
| Air conditioning doesn't cool | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a Trane central air conditioner that's almost 3 yrs old. Never have had a problem but now, ... A: I assume that you are talking about the outside unit. If that motor (compressor) hesitates and the ... | |
| Central AC is slowly dying | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a house in Maryland with a Kenmore central AC unit of uncertain age. The heating system was ... A: He is right the valves can not be replaced. You can just replace the coil over the furnace. The ... | |
| A/C filter | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: This is gonna sound like a stupid question, but bear with me. I moved from IL to FL and now own an ... A: Sounds like you have a good quality filter. (necessary with A/C). The arrow points in the direction ... | |
| central air conditioner | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: How about if the big fan in the condenser does not ever shut off even if the temp is achieved on the ... A: The fan doesn't hurt BUT is the compressor running also? (should be). The outside fan & compressor ... | |
| tempstar furnace | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: i had an inspection of a 1988 tempstar gas furnace an was told the heat exchanger had cracks.then a ... A: Vestabule is not the right word. I have never seen that on a parts list. I believe he is refering to ... | |
| Equipment Pad for my condensing unit | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: I hope you are doing well... I am a homeowner that recently had some nightmares with a contractor ... A: We fasten to the pads to make it harder to steal the A/C unit. People come in and cut electrical & ... | |
| line sizes/220 volts | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: Bill, in wiring a central air unit,is there any difference in polarity of the two 110 wires(220) ... A: Go ahead & ask. I enjoy helping. It does not matter which leg goes on which side (L1 or L3). What ... | |
| central air conditioner | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: We live in Arizona where it has been hot (between 105 and 118) We have two condensers, one for the ... A: Frost does not hurt anything. It just covers the pipe & costs a bit more money to run the A/C. ... | |
| ac works but trips circuit breaker | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: the outside home ac unit is old. last fixed 10 years ago with a new or repaired compressor. now the ... A: If you were in Montana $1,800. Get a new unit & coil. (always a new coil)(matching coil). It is a ... | |
| Bad smell in air vents | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a house and have been doing some remodeling. This is the first summer here. ... A: Simple fix. All women can do it and most men. <BG> <joke> Anyway, the furnace has a coil in the ... | |
| New Furnace | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a forced air furnace with central air. The blower died in the furnace and I am deciding to ... A: The first guy is clearly correct. There is no need to replace the coil. I suspect the 2nd guy is ... | |
| Amount of water coming from heating unit while air conditioning is running | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: I live in a townhome built in 1985 and recently I have noticed a larger amount of water overflow ... A: When a unit cools properly, it takes moisture from the air. If the humidity goes up, the amount of ... | |
| AC Leak | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: I have been reading the AC leaking problems, as I have some, with other complications. I live in an ... A: Yes, it is connected wrong. The drain should go into a trap. Then the pipe. Sounds like he tapped ... | |
| Air Conditioning | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I are currently looking to install an air conditioner and furnace. Our house was built ... A: Are talking about the asbestos paper wrap, that was put around joints? If so, just paint it with a ... | |
| Heating/AC unit 22 years old | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: 22 year old Bryant furnace and 2 ton A/C unit. I live in Atlanta. AC stopped working this year. ... A: The average age of A/C systems last is 10 to 12 years. At 22 years it is toast & not worth ... | |
| hvac replacement | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I live in condo complex that is 26 years old, on top floor. The present electric powered central a/c ... A: You need to know that, if it still works, leave it alone. Yes it is old. Yes it is time to replace ... | |
| water from ac use found in furnace closet | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: We have an old (1980-ish) Payne furnace (central heat and air) in our single-family home and an air ... A: Get a wet & dry vac. & start sucking. The drain line from the coil may be pluged. Clean or replace ... | |
| dirty filter on AC | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I was told that the reason my AC unit is bleeding water all over, is that it has a dirty filter. Is ... A: Who on Earth told you that? Friend or professional? Usually the drain line from the pan is plugged. ... | |
| Were we sold the right AC? | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: We were just sold a Lennox 13ACX 5-ton unit ac unit set up with zoned (two zones) controls in our ... A: Yes & No. It probably needs a 7 ton. BUT the old ducts will then be too small. So they chose a unit ... | |
| Central Air Water Leak problem | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: Our central air, a York unit, has started leaking water from the condensor pan. The drip line is ... A: How old is the unit? I do not use York so I've never tried to get one of their pans. My 3 brands all ... | |
| Air Conditioner Replacement | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I am having my central air replaced. Should some type of filter/cleaner be installed in the ... A: A new unit (good brands) have an internal filter allready installed. What happened to the old unit? ... | |
| Flex ducting | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I have done commercial HVAC work for over 25 yrs. for a large company. I am forced into residential ... A: The most important thing to do, is keep them streched tight. I have seen a 25' 12" flex put on a ... | |
| ...in addition to previous question... | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: Bill, after some further reading of your Q and A's I went out and put the meter on the contactor. I ... A: I don't have any idea what the question was. I answer and delete. What you found is the normal ... | |
| Condenser Fan Nuked | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: Bill, recently the condenser fan-stopped/ comp was making a an ugly sound(valve blow-by I assume). ... A: The contactor coil should have an Ohm reading. Isolate it & try. An "infinate" reading means the ... | |
| Burning smell from AC | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I was working in my home office which is in the center of my home directly below where my AC unit ... A: That has to be the motor, wiring or 24 volt transformer. Have the wiring , every inch, inspected. ... | |
| fan motor on hvac | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I recently had a service tech tell me my electric motor on the fan for my hvac was bad and needed to ... A: I know it is silly, but is the motor an exact match? What kind of a place did you get it from? If it ... | |
| lightning zapped our house last night...a/c not working, help | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: We have a TRANE XE 78 central air/gas furnace unit installed in our basement, home built in 1993 ... A: Lighting caused. Call your insurance agent & get them to pay for the repair. However, you may be ... | |
| Fan on Outdoor Unit not turning on | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: the fan on my outdoor air conditioning unit is not clicking on. I have turned off the A/C, reset ... A: The fan is direct wired to the outside unit. When the compressor turns on, it runs. The motor is ... | |
| Installing Central Air | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: Want to install central air into 50 year old brick rancher with 1500 sq. feet. Have received 3 ... A: With out looking at the house, it is a bit hard. But here goes. Bryant Plus 80 furnace is an OK, ... | |
| Ice On Compressor | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: We have a RUUD 1991 air conditioner. It was here when we moved in 8 mo. ago. This is a single ... A: Anytime the big copper line is exposed to air, it will frost up. That means the unit is working ... | |
| central air water accumulation | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I have two central units in a house I just bought.One in basement, the other attic. with both on ... A: A central unit removes moisture from the air, if it is operating properly. The water forms at the ... | |
| room A/C fan motor | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: Brainard: A/C in mother's bedroom is a Friedrich, about 30 years old, doesn't blow cold air when ... A: The motor is shot. Oiling is just a short term fix. (1 or 2 weeks) If you can find a motor to fit in ... | |
| Central A/C unit | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: Sorry , I do not know the model number but the outside circuit breaker trips when the inside ... A: RC at .8 ohms - that is the bad one. (if I am reading the printing right). I would put a clamp on ... | |
| ID Blower problems | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a Tappan FG6RA-072C-16B furnace, in the cooling mode the call for C will satisfy at stat, fan ... A: I am afraid it is the "Brain box". With out a wiring diagram I can't tell for sure. ... | |
| Condensation drain | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: We rarely run out central A/C unit but it has been on for about two weeks now and I noticed alot of ... A: In normal operation an A/C unit removes moisture from the air. This gets collected in a pan under ... | |
| Outside unit does not turn off!! | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: Make: Goodman Model: CK42-1C Serial No. 9803508690 Age:8 years AFUE: 3.5 ton 10SEER Condensing unit ... A: The large tube is supposed to be covered with amaflex insulation. Then it will not freeze. Look in ... | |
| a/c pressures | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I am goint to install a new Rheem a/c unit (2-ton r-22). I am retired with 42 years experience in ... A: You are on the right track. Yes, it is charged & sealed.. Can you silver solder? Can you get a ... | |
| frozen airconditioner lines | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: Central air CR42K6-PF6 I noticed my house was not very cool with air conditioner running. I went ... A: That line should always freeze over, if exposed to air. It is supposed to be insulated with armaflex ... | |
| air conditioner | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I just moved into a home with a central a/c. Never had one before!! I noticed that there was a ... A: An A/C unit will remove moisture from the air as it works. There is a drain pan under the coil. This ... | |
| AC compressor start-up problem | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: BACKGROUND: New condenser installed 9/05, Payne PA-10, and covered over/protected for the winter to ... A: He is full of BULL! This unit should be under warrenty. Call up the person who installed it & tell ... | |
| A/C not coming on/off | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old a/c unit, a Lennox brand, and last week it konked out. The thermostat wasn't ... A: The tubes get blocked & cleaning them is normal maintance. Just so the water drains where it will do ... | |
| freon leak making mom sick | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: My 75 year old mother lives with my sister in a two story 10 year old condo. Mom's bedroom/living ... A: No. With R-22 it is safe to breath. I have heard of special purpose freon's causing breathing ... | |
| Water coming from under furnace | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a problem with water coming from under my Lennox furnace. The furnace is at least 20 years ... A: Turn the A/C back on. When the A/C is properly working, moisture is taken from the air as it is ... | |
| a/c wont cool down once house is hot | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: We have a coleman-evcon unit model#dgaa056bdta approx.2 years old -it's a 3 1/2 ton unit- in an 1104 ... A: Not near enough info. The insulation should not be beat up. Why is it? (dog, weed eater, kids, etc) ... | |
| A/C Hose | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I have A/C tubes running on over the roof of my upstairs game room. One of the tubes is stretched ... A: This is easy to fix. But not if you don't have the right tools. Have a shop fix it. They have to be ... | |
| A/C not putting out cold air | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: We have a 30+ house with I believe the original Air Conditionare. We live in Mission Viejo,CA We ... A: Units last 10 to 12 years average. At 30+ you are golden. Plan on replaceing it. Get a bid from ... | |
| central ac won't cool house | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a carrier ac that came with my new townhouse that I bought from builder 1.5 years ago, so its ... A: Sounds like you have a small freon leak. When that happens the coil "frosts up" and this cuts off ... | |
| replacement | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I live in Los Angeles California. I've been searching the web trying to find reliable information ... A: Built in the 50's, tells me that the units have out lived their life span. Things have changed ... | |
| A/C - Intermittent Odor | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: We live in the Pacific Northwest, so not overly hot or cold as temperatures go. However, if the ... A: Go to the inside A/C coil. Located at the furnace, look in the drain pan. If the pan does not drain ... | |
| AC cannot cool the house | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I just changed the vent and the filter and I made sure that the filter is installed the right way ... A: Depends on your location. Here in Montana we design for a week of 95 degree high. In Las Wages, they ... | |
| Locked-Up Fan | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: and thanks for your input. I've tested the black and white wires as you suggest and indeed there is ... A: Motor only. Remove it from the blower. Look in your phone book for a "Johnstone Supply", nation wide ... | |
| A/C not doing job. | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: Unfortunately we bought the house in its current state. Basement finished out with new vents in ... A: Nope, a new furnace will not solve the problem. It is the duct design causing the heat build up. ... | |
| either condensor works or the fan works not both | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: we went and got another thermostat(honeywell) and easier operating one. rewired it same thing ... A: Do you have an air handler & split system or a furnace & split system? Makes a difference in wiring. ... | |
| Black Soot | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I am hoping you can give me some ideas here. We seem to have a black soot problem. It is on the ... A: There is no other reason I can think of. If an electric motor was going bad, it would not be long it ... | |
| A/C Problem | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: Residential, California, Lennox A/C 29 Series and Lennox G24 Furnace Approx. 15 yrs old, 5 ton unit ... A: Open the blower door on the furnace. Is there a fan belt on the motor. It may be bad. Some older ... | |
| HVAC Field Matching | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Goodman model A4215. We will be replacing the outside A/C unit through a warrantee. ... A: As long as the "Tons" of cooling is the same. They are a match with the air handler. Air handlers do ... | |
| Payne heater furnace blower won't shut off | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: We have an old Payne furnace model number 80-FAU-12, series number 150 in our house, in Los Angeles, ... A: The summer switch just moves air for comfort. You have a different problem. Furnaces have a "brain" ... | |
| Frozen A/C parts | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: I'm not exactly sure what type of unit we have as we just bought our house about two months ago. I ... A: Classic case of low freon. You have a leak, get it fixed. Such things should be paid for & fixed by ... | |
| either condensor works or the fan works not both | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a 20yr old Payne split system. Changed the thermostat(hunter) it worked for awhile then ... A: Its still wired wrong. Or the T-stat is fried. "Auto" & "On" are the only choices. This applies ... | |
| New A/C recomendation | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: Brainard, I live in Sacramento, Ca (ave. summer temp @ 100+ deg. for around 3 months/year) and will ... A: Goodman/Janitrol, they are made in Texas & those boys are serious about A/C. They have a "Lifetime" ... | |
| ac | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: My ac does not cool my house, I went outside to the central air unit, and the fan does not seem to ... A: If both fans are running slow. I would put a meter on the juice & see if it has dropped. It needs to ... | |
| Compressor hums and stops | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: The duct work going to the registers is 6" round. The old downflow furnace is a GE model # ... A: The duct work is too small for a 5 ton A/C unit. Time to treat her to a motal with a pool. <BG> ... | |
| air flow in other room is weak | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: This house was built in 1988 and the Trane a/c and furnace replaced the old unit. Furnace normal ... A: This changes the picture. The second story rooms are above the furnace & used to get cool. Right? ... | |
| AC working, blower not! | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: AC went out after a power outage. Replaced the fuses and the AC came back on but the blower isn't ... A: Do you mean the inside blower? The motor may have gone bad. Can you safely use a current detector? ... | |
| Compressor hums and stops | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: I have am old GE central air conditioner, built Jan 1983. Model number BTB736A100A2, The problem is ... A: Coil & system design change all the time. Designs for efficiency are quite different than they were ... | |
| tempstar centeral air for my home leaks fre | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: My tempstar furnace and outside compressor has a small leak somewhere.before it would cool good for ... A: The leak needs to be found or you will continue to pay for freon when needed. Your choice. Here is ... | |
| A/C not doing job. | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: It's been brutally hot lately and my A/C can't keep up. We bought this house 3 yrs ago. A/C appears ... A: All A/C's are an add-on. Before finishing the basement, did the upstairs get cool enough (when ... | |
| Payne Furnace PG8 JAA/MAA | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a Payne Furnace PG8 JAA/MAA, and it says is air conditioning ready. What do I need to buy/do ... A: A/C ready is a sales gimick. It means the blower is big enough to handle A/C (larger than what is ... | |
| air flow in other room is weak | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: TRANE XL90 for upflow TRANE XL14i air conditioner Installed 2005 California, Residential w/ 2700 sq ... A: I suspect the duct work. When using heat, a second story heats easily. Heat flows up, so a weak air ... | |
| 1 yr old modular with full basement... | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: Our house has a full concrete basement with an Agway sold Carrier oil fired furnace. It is 82% ... A: I'll help with what I can. Dryer,yes the dryer could be the cause. Use Alum. to vent to the outside. ... | |
| Thermostat on Air conditioner reads two degrees higher within minutes of turning on | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: Well, I looked up the anticipator, and called Hunter tech support, and the guy knew nothing, but ... A: Have you tried to set the T-stat at one spot (like 78 or 79) and leave it alone (all day). Then set ... | |
| refigerated air condition | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: Greetings, I purchased a 2-story house with refrigerated air; I have 2 units one downstairs and one ... A: Two air vents are not doing the job. They need a power vent or two. Regular vents are $10, power ... | |
| Thermostat on Air conditioner reads two degrees higher within minutes of turning on | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: the thermostat (or is the better word temperature controller) is a Hunter brand. It is a carrier ... A: T-stats can vary 2 or 3 degrees & be normal. They are not made to be "exact". Just to operate. ... | |
| Wiring a furnace blower fan | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I have extracted a fan and blower motor from an old electric forced-air furnace. I want to use this ... A: That is a 220 volt fan. A 110 volt fan would have , 1 white, 1 green, 1 black, 1 red, 1 blue, etc. ... | |
| Split system central air problem | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: So the HVAC guy came out today and now the air is blowing again and he said he added freon - no ... A: So the guy added freon. No charge is proper. HOWEVER!!!!!!! If the leak drops freon every year, who ... | |
| Split system central air problem | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: I live in S. California, 2 story residential home, my furnace (Trane) and coil are about 15 yrs old, ... A: Possible loss of freon & the coil is freezing up. Caused be a poor solder job. Anyhow. Is there a ... | |
| condensor fins | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a restaurant and one of my units (5 ton I think) has been severely damaged by hail. It is so ... A: My Grandmother owned & ran a restaurant so I understand the money part. Anyhow, fins can not be ... | |
| a/c | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: If the big line is froze up and covered. the little line get hot then cools down. Can it be that I ... A: The big line can be covered with frost/ice & it is just fine. The small line is normally "Hot". The ... | |
| Trane heat pump - a/c works but the fan doesn't turn | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: I heard a horrible sound and notice the fan didn't turn on our Trane heat pump but the a/c was ... A: Which fan did not turn "on"? I assume the inside fan. The horrible sound was the bearings going. You ... | |
| Smell in House | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: Just recently there is a smell in my house...it seems to be on the main floor. When you first walk ... A: Two things pop to mind. Pour a quart of water in each floor drain, shower, sink, etc (unless they ... | |
| additional gas valve question | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: Now my friend tells me that he may have to have the valve shut off for 4 days. Is that OK? ... A: 4 days is fine. The reason we "plug" them is so that workers do not accidently, knock the valve and ... | |
| Central Air-Sparking Noise | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: I just bought a house, and the central air isn't cooling as well as it should. One some days it's ... A: Sounds like you have an electronic "Electro-static" air filter. They do spark, when dust hits the ... | |
| Broken Central Air | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: We have Central Air ( was with the house when we bought it ). I can not find a date or model or ... A: It sounds like you have a leak and have lost enough freon to reduce the cool air. Yes, it can leak ... | |
| replacing gas stove | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: My friend is replacing his counter-top stove, which is powered by natural gas. He is concerned ... A: Turn it off & relax. I assume he is replacing the stove & it will be off a short time (24 hours). ... | |
| Propane furnance | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: Not sure what brand. I was wondering if I can take the gas blowers out of my propane heater and ... A: It is something that only a skilled tech should try. Too many things to go wrong. My question ... | |
| a/c | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: The lives froze up and the inside fan is not working. I had the unit off all night and now the ... A: The large line will always freeze up, if exposed to the air. It is supposed to be covered with ... | |
| Undersized AC? | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: My contractor installed a 2.5 ton 14 seer Goodman AC about 6 weeks ago. We live in the NE and until ... A: Depends on the house size, quality of insulation - doors - windows, etc. There maybe some things you ... | |
| Airconditioner | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: We have a Tempstar High Effency 5000 airconditioner unit, we live in South Louisiana, it is about 7 ... A: Does the water seem to be comming from in or under the air handler?? I suspect the drain pan may be ... | |
| Repair Estimates | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I am need of some repairs on my home heating and air conditioning unit. I recently had a service ... A: You need about 10 years experience in the trade. Then the answer will be a bit clearer. Depending ... | |
| new ruud install cant cool small house | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: Last August we had a ruud 12 seer 3 ton condensor/air handler installed by a local contractor. We ... A: Where are you located? How hot does it get & stay? What color is your roof? How hot does the attic ... | |
| air return | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a Trane XE60 upright gas furnace. It was installed in my 2 floor townhome 15 years ago. The ... A: Time to beat my drum & message. Poor duct design allows uneven temps (upstairs & down). What kind of ... | |
| HVAC AC Problem | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: Bill, This is a revised question for its clarification. I recently purchased a rental property in ... A: Yes. In order to remove a coil, the system charge will have to be isolated and re-done. I do not ... | |
| Cental air and gas furnace | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I am replacing two central air units and two gas furnaces (upstairs and downstairs). Several ... A: In my opinion, Carrier takes a lot of "Long term", maintance. (And $$$$) Lennox a is better unit. ... | |
| A/C coils Frosting | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: we live in S.E. Texas in a mobile home. Then home is 2300 square feet and have 5 ton unit. The home ... A: Classic symptoms. You are low on freon. There is a small leak somewhere and the freon level has ... | |
| central air conditioner repair | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a YORK system(models H1CC012 thruH1CC060) which I believe is original with the home built in ... A: The fan motor in the outside unit. It is just a 110 volt motor. Does the compressor outside run? ... | |
| Lennox 10ACC Fried Compressor | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: My Lennox unit is 2 years old and has probably been used a dowzen times. This summer, when i turned ... A: Lennox has their own labor list. (about 4 hours)(replace, evacuate & re-charge) There is no way duct ... | |
| AC replacement needed? | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: Brainard, We have a HVAC unit for a townhouse. It is 10 years old. We live in Virginia. The unit ... A: Yes & no. He is right about just adding freon. From his standpoint. But if you are in a bind & call ... | |
| Disconnected dryer vent | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I have already paid for cleaning the dryer hose, and that didn't help. I opened a hole in the wall ... A: There are no rules for length, elbows or angle. How did they clean it?? How far into the pipe did ... | |
| Rebuilt compressor for a York CA91-25E | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I'm hoping that you can help me. I own a furniture store in Colorado that's in a former, origional ... A: Call York customer service and ask them for what compressor to use. York has been sold twice since ... | |
| AC fan on, blower runs intermittently | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: The ac unit runs, however, the blower runs on/off continuously. I can cool down the house, but it ... A: The motor is on its way out. Time to replace it. About $50 to $60 at a "Johnstone Supply" near you. ... | |
| air condioner | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: we have a new 3zone heating and airconditioning system being put in house, as we are adding inlaw ... A: **************************************************************************************** Warren: ... | |
| Lennox Pulse furnace | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: Do we need to get a service guy in to fix or can we do our own repair? If we can do it ourselves - ... A: As long as you dry things out & clean up. Nothing should be hurt. Long term if this continues, yes, ... | |
| air conditioner | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: My AC broke and now I am going through air conditioner hell trying to find out what I need for a ... A: The higher the SEER #, the less it costs to run each month. If you need to use A/C, 6 or more ... | |
| Dog urinated on grill covering the a/c unit | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a single family house with a central air unit. The unit is outside in the backyard and the ... A: 1st. Put up a fence to keep the dogs away. If you mean the alum. fins are gone. That is bad. The ... | |
| heating/air | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: my ac is leaking - freon lasted 2 days - need to buy 3 1/2 ton - any advice on product- am confused ... A: Where in the country are you? Pipes usually do not need replacement. Look for other brands (Sears, ... | |
| Central Air freezing up and not cooling | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I live in Austin texas - I have an American Standard Freedom 80 unit with a Lennox COmpressor - the ... A: Anytime the coper coil inside the furnace, "Ices up" (freezes), the unit is low on freon. This does ... | |
| Freon leak | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I have been in my house about 8 years, it was a new house when I moved in. For the past 2 years i ... A: Call a different company. Yes, it is hard to find a leak. It may cost $300 to $400. That is a whole ... | |
| water on inside unit dripping and under unit. | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: the unit inside is from 1973. i replased the outside last year. two days ago i noticed water ... A: Most companies, do not want to replace the drip pan. It is a real pain (& does not earn much money). ... | |
| correct size hvac | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I am replacing a 16 yr old Heil split propane system. I have a one and a half story plus full ... A: The answer to your question is, a factory class, lasting a week. Use manual "J" for sizing. A lot of ... | |
| Furnace blower motor | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I just had central air added to our forced hot air system. I think the blower cannot move the cool ... A: A lot of "old" units had to have a bigger blower added. Because the origional guy saved $22 on the ... | |
| Lennox Compressor | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: My air handling unit works fine ( will come on in auto ) ,but the condenser will not , but if I push ... A: There is a 24 volt contactor at the outside unit. It controls the 220 volts, that run the outside ... | |
| Trane xe1000 , 12 years old, 2000 sf cooling area | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: A repaimen came to my home and said that my unit had to be replaced. He also said the compressor ... A: At 12 years old the Trane is at its life end. Replace the whole thing (outside unit & the inside ... | |
| nordyne 5 ton package unit | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: i keep hearing a buzz whenever my unit kicks on coming from my inside fuse box. a electrician said ... A: This is a critical problem. Not an immediate "EMERGENCY". But it needs to be fixed ASAP. The problem ... | |
| Air Conditioning Compressor Coil | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I have heard two different stories and I am curious to know the truth. I had a repair man out to ... A: Apples (MacIntosh) & apples (Fuji). Both are sort of right. The coil is copper and the fins (pressed ... | |
| A/C Techs visit 4 times - Still not repaired | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: Tempstar 3.5 ton (I believe) History: Renters of our old house complained that the A/C was not ... A: WOW!!! You have been through the mill. The first service call sounds legit. (freon & a contactor). ... | |
| Rheem blower cuts in and out constantly | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: We have just moved into a rental condo with what seems to be a really old Rheem furnace unit. When ... A: Call the electric company & tell them. They should help find out what is causing the bill to be so ... | |
| A/C fomr ice on line to house | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: Noticed the temp was rising this afternoon in the house and realized the a/c was not operating ... A: Yes, it will continue. A properly operating system can run 3 or 4 days with out shuting off & be ... | |
| Evaporator coil freezing | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: What I meant by dual zone is I have 2 heat pumps. One for the upstairs and one for downstairs. ... A: Let me start with. I do not work on heat pumps. Not enough latent moisture in the Montana air, for ... | |
| Evaporator coil freezing | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: I have dual zone A/C. Upstairs unit was frozen up at outdoor unit. Looked closer and found the ... A: What brand, dual zone?? Wait a min. Thought you said "Looked closer and found the evaporator coil in ... | |
| Trouble with Kenmore AC unit | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: I had a Kenmore AC unit installed in 2002 (live in SoCal). Have always had some trouble with ... A: That frosted line is good. It means the system is still sealed & working. Anytime the big copper ... | |
| furnace blower override | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: It's called a Air pro. I was told the company went out of Business. I only have 2 wires that are ... A: 3 wires, GOOD. How old is the unit?? AFUE ??? Do a test, first. Take a 3 or 4" wire. Open the ... | |
| central air comparison | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: I am in the market to add central air conditioning to my house that curently has a gas furnace. I ... A: Real simple. Trane is not worth the extra money. That T-stat is not easy to operate. Look for a Lux ... | |
| A/C unit not pushing air through vent | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: The air flow is weak, if any, and there is no change after ten minutes, 30 minutes, etc. But when I ... A: The inside coil may be so dirty that it is plugged. You want to look at the bottom side of the coil ... | |
| Air conditioning/air handler | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: I live in arizona and my air conditioning went out last week. It was 10 years old. He said the ... A: Scrape & clean the mold. Clean with water & bleach mix. A little rust is normal. Sand the rust & ... | |
| not cooling properly | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: Rudd Model- RCBA3765a517 Serial m1094 My house will be cool in the kitchen, den and living room. ... A: Time to call a different dealer. It is low on freon allready. Ask them if they have an ultra-violet ... | |
| Air conditioning compressor runs all day | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I have an York HAVC unit that is 9 years old. I live in the N.E. corridor of the country. This unit ... A: Let me make a couple of assumptions first. The unit used to shut off & keep the house cool.Is this ... | |
| AC recharge | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I have central air conditioning which no longer blows cold air. I think it needs recharging but am ... A: As long as it is not totally empty, it will be just fine. If all of the freon is gone & air gets in ... | |
| Gas Furnace | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: I am a home inspector in the North Texas area. When I was performing a home inspection, in the attic ... A: I would have to read the I & O for that model to be sure. BUT !!!! I think that is wrong. The flame ... | |
| types of refergerent | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: we are over here in iraq fixing a/c for the army anyway we are waiting for supplys we are out of ... A: The operating pressures are different and they use different oils. The compressors/oil/refrigerent ... | |
| air conditioning | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: Within the past two hours our area (Houston) received quite a bit of rain. Our neighborhood isn't ... A: Yes, the fan must run. Time to replace the fan motor. Do you have a big square box fan. You could ... | |
| HVAC with ICE on Compressor and line to the house | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: The HVAC cut off. The thermostat tries to cut it on, lights dim, but it doesn't cut on. Outside ... A: Relax. Anytime that copper line does not have insulation covering it. Ice will form. It does not ... | |
| York AC Question | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: You indicated that you did not understand my problem. We have a 6.5 year old York system. When you ... A: "What could these noises mean? " The rock noise, is the compressor getting ready to die. It may run ... | |
| ac | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: my house was rebuilt after hurricane francis took the roof off in 2004. they took it down to the ... A: In Florida they have a state agency that police's, contractors & their work. No cool air, should be ... | |
| Outside unit air conditioner | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: Yes, the thing he is holding down is on the outside unit. He had to unscrew some screws to get ... A: That is not the start button. It is the 220 volt contactor. No need to tell him to be carefull, ... | |
| unfreeze a central air unit | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: how do I unfreeze a central air unit? A: Do you mean, how can the inside coil be unfrozen? Turn the ("heat" "Off" "On") switch to "Off". Then ... | |
| Thermostat | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a new (Jan 2006) 13 Seer Lenox Heat Pump and Aprilaire Programmable Thermostate. It cools ... A: Ahh! Common problem. The unit is slightly oversized. It cools the air too quickly. Then shuts off. ... | |
| central airconditioning | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: 1987 carrier 2ton, 2nd floor twnhse 900 sf in nw suburbs of Chicago. Compressor is gone. Am shopping ... A: Two stage compressors & multi speed fans are "bells & whistles". your choice. Not needed. A scroll ... | |
| AIR CONDITIONING :: OLD HOUSE | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: I profusely apologize for asking this question to more then 1 person here, but I know how busy you ... A: 1st mistake (in my opinion) is an 80%. A two pipe 92%, is the way to go (long term gains). Anyway, ... | |
| air conditioning not cooling sufficiently | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: Not sure of exactly how old air conditioner is but it is a rheen refrigerated air untit. House was ... A: Look in your phone book for a "johnstone Supply". They are a HVAC parts supplier. Ask them for a ... | |
| can I replace the evaporator coil and teh | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Brainard, My a/c system is about 15-20 years old. The evaporator coil is currently working ... A: The average age of units is 10 to 12 years , before failure. You are on borrowed time. If the coil ... | |
| Replace central air | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: Bill: Thanks for your reply. It is my understanding though that Freon and its equivalents are being ... A: You have been misled. Puron is a freon. ********************************* Are you sure that you ... | |
| Replace central air | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: My central air unit is 20 years old and stopped working. I now have to decide on a new system and ... A: Puron is just a type of Freon. Don't buy the sales pitch about Puron. Freon is freon. The type may ... | |
| Residential Air Conditioning | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: We have central air conditioning in our two story home. In past years water runs out of a drain ... A: The freon charge has dropped. It still has enough to work but not enough to extract water from the ... | |
| Boiler cycling | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a Weil-McLain HE II natural gas fired boiler, White Rogers 36C98-303 gas valve, Honeywell ... A: It is not "proving the flame". It starts & then checks to be sure things are operating properly. The ... | |
| Vents in home not distributing air evenly | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: The vents in 2 of our bedrooms release very little air and heat. All the other vents in the other ... A: To answer that, I would have to see the duct system. Stand in the basement & look at the ducts. Find ... | |
| ac not cooling house-constantly running | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: Ok, so I just thought I had a well insulated house. It is R-30 in the attic. However, the IDIOT ... A: I am sorry you have such a problem. Do not close off over 3 vents. That cuts down the air flow & the ... | |
| HEATING AND COOLING | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: I'M A NEW TECH GETTING INTO HEATING AND COOLING AND WANT TO KNOW OF ANY PDF FILES EXIST ON LINE THAT ... A: Go to the Inter-city (Heil Quaker)(Kenmore) school in Tenn. (Nashville). It is the best one I've ... | |
| ac not cooling house-constantly running | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: I have an Armstrong Concept 1200. 7 years old. My house is aprox. 2100sf (70x30-) Well insulated, ... A: What do you consider "well insulated"?? R-60 & higher is well insulated. What kind of insulation, ... | |
| air conditioning | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: My Mom has a home that is heated with the hot water registers, but would like to put in central air. ... A: The climate (# of days of "HEAT" or "COLD") is totally different. Flex ducts are a poor way to run ... | |
| Split-System Air Conditioner Install Question | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: My split system (Kelvinator S3BA-024KA) AC was originaly attached to the heating Zone Valves for the ... A: I have no idea. The plumber screwed up not making a diagram before demo. Plumbers do not know how to ... | |
| FRIGIDAIRE CONDENSING UNIT | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I just had my system checked by Keyspan and they found a Freon leak. They want $189 an hour to ... A: Central A/C units come with any of 20 different freons. They do not mix. Retail places sell 134a for ... | |
| A/C condensing unit stays on with thermostat off | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old Goodman A/C condensing unit that stays running even with the thermostat off. ... A: Freezing the lines does not matter. It means the Armaflex insulation has come off the lines & needs ... | |
| lp gas conversion kit | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: I would like to convert the following furnace to LP gas. do you know if I can get a kit to do so and ... A: New gas valves do not come with an LP kit. Some valves have to be changed, some don't. Go to ... | |
| Air conditioner leak | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: Four years ago we replaced our 18 year old Trane Central Air unit with a Janitrol AR49-1 system. ... A: The leak is not under warrenty. (of course) Small leaks are hard to find. That is why he just filled ... | |
| hvac low side pressure | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3ton split unit it is made by payne; it is about 6yrs old; came with trailer house. I live ... A: There are 7 additional measurements that I need, to add to the 70 PSI, to get close to an answer. ... | |
| central air conditioning | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: MY A/C AND HEAT SYSTEM IS A SPLIT UNIT. I NOTICED THE FAN ON TOP OF THE OUTSIDE UNIT DID NOT TURN ... A: The ice does not hurt anything. Just wastes a bit of money (efficiency). The fact that it makes the ... | |
| AC tripping breaker | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a residential house with an older unit. When the ac is turned on it energizes the contactor & ... A: The outside fan usually does not have a capacitor. The outside cap. is hooked to the compressor. ... | |
| FRIGIDAIRE CONDENSING UNIT | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: I just had my system checked by Keyspan and they found a Freon leak. They want $189 an hour to ... A: Could be any one of 6 or 8 different freons. The unit is marked. You can not buy the freon (federal ... | |
| put just the fan on and the a/c goes on | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: The thermostat indicates the a/c is on the "off" position- I want to put just the fan on to ... A: What kind of a unit? What kind of a T-stat? When you look out the window at the outside unit is the ... | |
| Geothermal Unit freezing | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: We have a 10 year old Hydroheat geothermal unit (59,800btu cooling cap.) that over the last 2 ... A: I have never worked on one of these. I just do not know. Sorry. ... | |
| Ac ice build up... | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a outside carrier AC unit for house. it is 1988 model 38eno24310. the house is not getting ... A: Clean the filter & furnace. Just to make sure the air flow is OK. Outside ice means nothing. Inside ... | |
| Air Conditioning | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: I live in a new (less than 1 year)colonial home. Each floor is approx. 2000 sq. ft. (4000 total). ... A: The furnace is American Standard. The A/C is an Ameristar, I do not know brand that is. It does not ... | |
| HVAC | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: Internal air handler (Rheem) is very old and near end of life, but just recently the coils began ... A: An air handler is just a box, to hold a fan & coil. Unless the case is rusted to pieces, I don't see ... | |
| HVAC Air returns | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: I live in a three story house with the main and upper level that are finished. There are two air ... A: It will cause problems. By restricting the return air flow the coil will start to frost up. With ... | |
| A/C transformer update | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I'm getting 24v now to the thermostat, but the only thing that will work is the fan when the auto/on ... A: Sounds like the new T-stat has an internal jumper. "R" cooling to "R" heat. What you explain is ... | |
| A/C transformer | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: My transformer was not putting out 24v. I had to get a different style to replace it. The new one ... A: A normal furnace has 110 volts supplied to it. So, you hook up the input wires at the 110 volts ... | |
| Central AC on, but blower off | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: The followings is what I have done so far: 1. I turn the FAN switch from "Auto" to "On" on my ... A: The "red" at the T-stat feeds both the "yellow" and the "green". If you short the red to the green, ... | |
| air conditioning | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 ton Aire-Flo air con unit that does not cool our 1600 sq foot well insulated double wide. ... A: Start with the windows. Get sun block on the glass. Check the attic. Is it hot? Get attic vents put ... | |
| Air Conditioning | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a question about my central air conditioning, the other day it got very hot here in Minnesota ... A: I assume the unit is several years old & used to work. Sounds like the freon is low. No, you can not ... | |
| Bryant Central Air Unit running but little air from vents | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a Bryant 561CJ024-D about 6 1/2 yrs old. It sits outside on a small slab and has 2 pipes that ... A: The coil inside the bonnet is frosting up. Turn the A/C to "Off", then the fan from "Auto" to "On". ... | |
| Central air freeze | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: Howdy Bill. I think I found my answer a few times on how to resolve the frozen pipes inside and ... A: Any pipes that freeze, should be covered with Armaflex refrigeration insulation. Available at a ... | |
| A/C | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a tempstar condensor unit that the compressor runs for about five minutes and then the ... A: The end result will be, that it is time to call, a service professional. Sorry, BUT We can get an ... | |
| Variable speed motor + AC | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: We had a new Carrier Infinity 96 furnance installed recently that features a DC variable speed ... A: Each furnace operates differently. The settings can be changed. The furnace should operate on a very ... | |
| Vent in gas unit not shutting off | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: Recently my inside unit drain stopped up, causing it to leak back through the coil into the unit.The ... A: Do you mean the little exhaust fan? or the big blower? The little fan is controled by a relay. ... | |
| Air Conditioner Blower Limited Flow | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: I can hear the compressor kick on and the fan is working outside. When you place your hand near the ... A: The inside blower is controled by the T-stat. The switch should be "Auto" & "On". Can you confirm ... | |
| central a/c | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: my one year old unit blows air that does not seem cool enough. Then it blows for awhile then no air ... A: The inside coil is frosting up. As it frosts up, the air flow slows down, then stops. This is ... | |
| AC thermostat | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: My AC does not shut off, even when turned to "auto" or when I turn the temperature up higher. Is ... A: It can be fixed. Tell me about the unit. Age, type, make, AFUE, etc..... When you say it "does not ... | |
| Central air and furnace blower | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: Yesterday morning I turned ont he central air, everything was fine. I came home to a hot house and ... A: If you have done all that & the inside fan does not come "ON". The motor is bad. You could,bypass ... | |
| 2 old stats replaced by 1 programmable | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: residential home; hot water baseboard heat with Honeywell T87F (old) stat for heat only. seperate ... A: You have it figured out pretty well. To bad you are using Honeywell T-stats. Oh well.. Anyhow, On ... | |
| Air conditioner on, cool air blowing, but not cooling the house | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: I turned my whole house air conditioner on for the first time this season and it is not cooling the ... A: When a house gets above 80 degrees, before you turn the unit on. It means all of the therma mass is ... | |
| Kenmore Softsound 1000 | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: I have just moved into e 14 year old house, and my Kenmore Softsound 1000+ Central A/C unit is 5 ... A: Put the "key" in and with "On" upright. This puts juice to the unit. The T-stat is the control. Now ... | |
| Differential cooling | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: Just moved into a house three months ago. The AC "works", but there is a noticeable temperature ... A: The design on the duct work is incorrect. This is how guys do "cheap" work. Poor job. Short of ... | |
| frost on the left side of evap.coil (inside house unit) | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: I have "Goodman" Split system A/C 3 years old. First time this year turned A/C on . No cold air, ... A: When the freon gets low it will allow the inside coil to frost up. The frost cuts the air flow down. ... | |
| air conditioner noise | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: Is there a way to reduce noise from a central AC unit? I am wondering about the usefulness of sound ... A: Do you mean the outside compressor? You would need a product that is weather proof, glueable, not ... | |
| Central Air | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: I am sorry I am not sure of the model of ac unit but we just bought our house 2 and 1/2 years ago ... A: Units freeze up when low in freon. From what you say, it has a leak. They should check for it. When ... | |
| heat exchange heating system, eletric | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: Just bought an old house heated by electic Lennox heating/airconditioning/heat exchange system, ... A: Roughly how old is this system? If it appears to be older (50's) you probably have a "sequencer" ... | |
| Air conditioner wont cool my mobil home | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- My home is 28x60 with a 3 1/2 ton 13 seer ac/heat. As far as the ... A: The unit size appears right, it should cool the house. Get a carpender/installer. Blown in ... | |
| Contactor not engaging | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: 15 yr old Split system. Fan & Compressor run when contactor held in manually, however, cannot get ... A: You need a meter & need to confirm the 24 volts on the small control wires, (out side) at the unit. ... | |
| air conditioning question | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: If its possible, do it ourself is always the first option. Where do we get the part from and how do ... A: Do you have electrical skills available? The outside unit top, will have to be removed. The fan will ... | |
| Return air support box | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: I am DIYing central air. One remaining issue...How do I specify the measurements (to the sheet ... A: It is a return air "Drop". (big deal huh) Give them the size of the point, at which it hooks up, to ... | |
| Air conditioner wont cool my mobil home | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Brainard, I own a double wide home. The home itself is about 16 years old. But, we renovated ... A: What "R" value did you put in the ceiling?? Here we use R-60 in efficient houses. R-19 is cheap and ... | |
| Central Air Conditioner | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: We check the unit outside when it's not blowing inside the house. It's not frozen. The unit will ... A: No Terri, it is not the T-stat. Common mistake. Both the inside & outside units should start their ... | |
| A/C not cooling well - Water around Furncace | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: I turned on our a/c for the first time this season. I noticed the next day that it was not cooling ... A: When water runs on the floor, it tells me that the drain line is plugged. You can clean it as well ... | |
| Air Conditioner won't cool house | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: The air conditioner won't cool the house past about 75 degrees. It seems to blow out semi-cool air, ... A: I assume this is a whole house central air-conditioner (that is part of a furnace)? How old is the ... | |
| HVAC Filter | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: Bill, I have a silly question for you so I will just let it fly. I am not sure where the filter for ... A: A HVAC unit is just a furnace (with or without A/C). Fancy name, higher price. Open the blower door ... | |
| air conditioning | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: We live in Southern California. Our home is 16 years old and we have the origninal air conditioner. ... A: There is a "relay" (contactor) that turns the juice "On" & "Off". The points are stuck together. ... | |
| Hvac installation | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: I have not received a printed document from either bid, perhaps we're pricing to high end of a ... A: When it is not in writing, it is smoke & mirrors. (mostly bull) Get it in writing. Central Wash. ... | |
| Hvac installation | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: we live in central Washington state, I have two more estimates coming in the next few days. One from ... A: No question is dumb. I doubt any old parts are being used. It just does not pay (for the ... | |
| Upper floor furnace | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I have been living in a townhome where the furnace is located on the upper floor. There is an open ... A: The duct design is poor. To late to rip it appart & start over. A lot of companies, do not know how ... | |
| Cold Air Return Modification | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: We are renovating our basement. To meet code, we need to adjust the depth of one of three cold air ... A: BIG concerns. The newer furnaces need an increased amount of return air. Older duct systems are ... | |
| Both HVAC units not cooling | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: We have two eight year old Goodman HVAC units (2 Ton each). We have not used them since the fall. ... A: They should both be running. 8 years is not very old. When you say they are blowing air, do you ... | |
| ac problems | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: took the motor apart and clean it use 800 sand paper and clean it good and put some oil i know i ... A: Sounds more like the outside fan is bad. The smell is the windings, going out. Your cleaning just ... | |
| ac problems | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: mi ac was got lots of ice in the garage unit and outside unit this was 3 weeks ago i founf that ... A: Use an electrical meter & find out if 220 volts is at the outside unit. There may be fuses at the ... | |
| Goodman CK3418 Air conditioning Unit | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: Residental- Missouri- Unit is less than 10 years old (sorry can't find paperwork from Sears on when ... A: Do you know how to be safe, with 220 volts, electricity? When you are listening to it, trying to ... | |
| Air Conditioners | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I just bought a brand new Whirpool air conditioner. I know we are supposed to cover ... A: No, they do not need to be covered. Do you cover a car? They are made of metal & expected to get ... | |
| Replace thermostat on central A/C | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: My mom s house has a central A/C with a very complicated programable thermostat. I would like to get ... A: I know what you mean. I've been to a class on a Mfg's thermostats. 3 hours of hell & a 17 page book ... | |
| A/C unit running non-stop | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: My central air unit can be set as high as 80 degrees and will run almost non-stop. It is obviously ... A: Not quite enough info. I assume the unit sits on top of a furnace. Start the A/C, let it run. Go to ... | |
| preventive maintenance | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: I had a new gas furnace installed two years ago, and the contractor suggests annual "preventive ... A: Here in Montana where heating is critical, I love to sell yearly contracts. They are a money maker & ... | |
| chimney pipe sizinf and info on old Lennox uniit | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: I own a 1970's house that originally had an inefficient gas furnace in it. This gas furnace used a 6 ... A: Common problem. Yes, 6" is too big. Run 3" all the way out the roof. (inside the old 6"). Put a flat ... | |
| HVAC, part of the unit that sits outside | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a TRANE Heating/AC unit that sits outside adjacent to my townhouse on a cement slab but it's ... A: Poor idea, but possible. The unit needs air flow into & out of it, to work. You can build next to ... | |
| Rooftop A/C ... pitch of freon lines | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: My 5 year old Tappan rooftop A/C unit has stopped blowing cool air. My repairman found oil from the ... A: Your repairman is probably right. It all depends on the rise in heigth, from the coil, (at the ... | |
| Furnace Blowing Circuit Breaker | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: Lennox Conservator III G16 Cincinnati, OH House This furnace is about 20 years old. We moved into ... A: Sound slike a "short circuit". The safety switch may be bad. Or a wire may have frayed & is ... | |
| Rheem Furnance problem | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I live in northern IL and have a frame house. I have a Rheem Gas furance, Imperial 90+ Model ... A: What you found is not a switch. It is a "flame rool out" sensor. Manually re-setable. If flame ... | |
| Rheem Furnance problem | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I live in northern IL and have a frame house. I have a Rheem Gas furance, Imperial 90+ Model ... A: What you describe is the safety switch. It kills the juice when the door is open. It does nothing ... | |
| Heating and AC | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I have an Amana Comfort Zone heat/ac window unit in my four season room that trys to start but won't ... A: This is a kind of heat pump. This means it has a reversing valve. They fail often. To get heat, the ... | |
| AC outside unit | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a mobile home with colman unit. I replaced the fan on the outside unit and now it does not ... A: Once you shut the breaker "OFF". does the fan stay "off", when the breaker is turned back on? If ... | |
| BTUs | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a three-story, three-family property in NY State (one (3) bedroom apt on each floor). I am ... A: 3 bedrooms can easily have 4 or 5 people living there. 30 gal. water heaters are too small. Insulate ... | |
| NEW HEATING AC | 5/6/2006 |
| Q: We just purchased a 3 split-level home in northern New Jersey. I have a buried oil tank that is ... A: Long term, natural gas is the best & cheapest. I would use a Janitrol/Goodman unit. Usually the best ... | |
| Heating vent placement | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: How do you determine (and what are the guide-lines) of where to locate heating vents in a 1200 sq ft ... A: First off. Heating units in the attic, is wrong. They work, sort of. Hot air rises & the blowers, ... | |
| flue | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: I've noticed that the new furnances have 3" PVC flues. Is it cheaper to have this type installed ... A: Cheaper, yes. BUT not the way you think. Furnaces that vent their exhaust gases in PVC, are about ... | |
| Forced air electric furnance | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: Bottom line is that when i came home my furnance had quit running. It is an early 90's or late 80's ... A: If you want help figuring what is wrong, I need a bit more info. Is it a "pure" electric furnace? Or ... | |
| zone dampers | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: I had a vague idea about that. The air handler has a maximum debit of 1020 cfm and I plan to put ... A: Sorry. There are just way TOO many things that can go wrong here. This takes REAL expertise to do ... | |
| Heat Pump/AC Freezing Up | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I noticed a few days ago that it did not seem to be as cold as it should be with the AC ... A: The pipe going in the house will "freeze up" when operating normally. Older "pans" tend to rust. ... | |
| Digital vs. Mechanical Thermostats | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: Installing new central a/c and heating system in home (Southern Louisiana, 1500 sqft). Boyfriend ... A: I had an old style mechanical for 12 or 15 years (Honeywell $150). Got rid of the thing & put a Lux ... | |
| HVAC unit | 4/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a TRANE XE1000 model #TTR06C100A4 mfg. 7/98. I had the service contractor come out and check ... A: Bad compressors can not be un-seezed with a blow, pressure etc. The bearings are bad. Just like a ... | |
| Supplemental heat | 4/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a two year old ranch home in Wisconsin with 2400 sq feet on the first floor and 1600 sq feet ... A: The guy that installed the heating system, gave you the cheapest installation method available. Cold ... | |
| heating and a/c unit | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: my little fellow hit my heating and a/c unit with a gokart and denting three coils. it ran for ... A: The fan can be replaced if you can find a friend who is skilled with electricity. A fan is just a ... | |
| AC unit not draining properly | 4/21/2006 |
| Q: The pan is not distorted in any way. It drains extremely well when the unit is not running and I ... A: You have an outside "Package unit". Now I can look at the right units. Something is wrong. The "A" ... | |
| heating and a/c unit | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: my little fellow hit my heating and a/c unit with a gokart and denting three coils. it ran for ... A: Call Sears to come & fix it. Tell him from the start to just fix. He should be able to do that. It ... | |
| A/C system configuration | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a two story house with a built in garage and a split A/C system. The inside ... A: If only it was that simple. Yes & No. Is that confusing enough? It all depends on duct design & the ... | |
| AC unit not draining properly | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: The drain is not plugged. I can actualy see through the drain pipe and into the pan. The piece of ... A: I do not mean at the pan junction. I ment further from the pan. Now you say the pipe has been broken ... | |
| Upstairs is always too hot | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: We built a new home in 1995. Story and a half. Second floor is open loft, then two bedrooms. We ... A: Builders ignorance. Same as here is Montana. Hot air always rises, there is no way to get the ... | |
| Sears "80" Gas Fired Furnace | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: We bought this house last October and I am trying to figure out how everything works and checking ... A: What you have is a "basic" heating unit. With A/C added (Total line). The units are seperate and ... | |
| How do air conditioners work | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a Fujitronic FA1300 portable room air conditioner that has never worked very well. Tuesday I ... A: I also have allergies & a touch of asthma. So I know what you mean. Explain it to a ... | |
| Central Air Conditioning Refr Line Bent | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a central air conditioning unit that was moved a little recently and the refrigerant line ... A: How bad of a kink? You can not just splice it. The freon needs to be removed (filtered & stored). ... | |
| Air Conditioning Ducts | 4/3/2006 |
| Q: I need my a/c replaced & new ductwork. I've had 2 estimates with 2 different ideas re: the ducts. ... A: The first contractor is "more" correct. The hose analogy is bad. That puts too much pressure on the ... | |
| New heat and AC | 4/3/2006 |
| Q: I am in the northeast where the summer temps sometimes run up to the nineties with humidity, and the ... A: Now I see what you are up to. Radiant heat does not work good below carpet. I am in Montana, have ... | |
| Refrigerated Air Unit Size | 4/1/2006 |
| Q: I am currently in the process of purchasing a new two-story home in El Paso, TX and want to have ... A: Two, 5 ton units is OVER KILL!!!!!!!!!! or a scam. I would think one, 5 ton should do the job. It ... | |
| Heating, A/C flues and ducts | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: I own a two-story condo for 4-yrs and have not yet thought about having the flues (?) and the ducts ... A: A much more important thing to do is, keep the filter clean. Change it as soon as it looks dirty or ... | |
| New heat and AC | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: I'm building a new house and am not sure how to approach efficient and comfortable mechanical ... A: Where in the country are you? How COLD does it get & how HOT?? What fuels are in your area? Have ... | |
| Bryant Central Air - won't start up! | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: this is actually a follow up to the previous question I sent you concerning our central air that ... A: No, it probably not the "coil". Start here. Undo the small wires at the compressor. Use the T-stat ... | |
| Bryant 559G Central Air Unit, not working | 3/27/2006 |
| Q: We have a Bryant 559G Central Air Unit (made in 1987), the unit has never caused us a problem til ... A: The contactor is run by 24 volts from the furnace. The "click" from the furnace ,is the relay in the ... | |
| Oil smell | 3/23/2006 |
| Q: I recently changed the filter and nozzle, but I'm getting a oily smell through out my house. Like ... A: Contact your oil distributer. He may have a CO detector. This will tell you if the heat exchanger is ... | |
| MAY GAS FURNACE | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: My gas furnace is 14 years old and has quit working. I have a gas contract with U.G.I. and they ... A: The way gas prices are going, only consider; 92+ AFUE, two pipe, two stage furnaces. What every list ... | |
| central air conditioning | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2400 sq ft colonial, and currently have room a/c, in the bedrooms, and one in the family ... A: This year, the federal Gov't is giving a tax credit for high effeciency A/C installs. Since you will ... | |
| broken heat exchanger | 3/17/2006 |
| Q: i have a 15 year old luxaire high effeciency propane furnace(model pcmu-ld1270678) with an air ... A: Boy, are you in deep xxxx..... IF !!! Luxair can come up with one, $400 to $500 plus 5 or 6 hours ... | |
| Heating a Basement room | 3/14/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for the most efficient and safe heating solution for heating a couple of rooms in my ... A: Electric is the most expensive kind of heating available (Per month). BUT It is the cheapest to ... | |
| Noisy Baseboard - Follow Up | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: Bill, I sent you a question about noisy baseboard hot water and wondered if adjusting the boiler's ... A: Here's the trick. When it gets cold outside & the home does not get warm enough, boost the temp. up ... | |
| Furnace Filters? | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: I'm 24, live at home, and recently our furnace stopped functioning properly. First we had our ... A: He is probably right. ,,,,,IF,,,,,,,,,,,,, the filter is plugged, it will reduce the air flow. When ... | |
| Furance Accessory panel problem | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: I installed a humidifier without any problem, but when I went to hook up the power to the furnace ... A: No way to know. I would look over the wiring diagram. There may be a HUM sensor control, that turns ... | |
| Proper duct materials | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: Residential home, 980 sq.feet, Electric HVAC, home over 20 years old, hip roof (no crawl space) have ... A: Get a high grade air mask from the auto paint seller in your area. And a suit (tyvek suit w/hood). ... | |
| Furnace running every 15 min. | 2/22/2006 |
| Q: I'm in Colorado down to teens at night 80% AFUE, one common wall. I think the Furnace should run to ... A: I think it is with in, normal operation. The programable T-stat allows the temp to drop at night. In ... | |
| Heating system | 2/22/2006 |
| Q: It does help, I actually thought about booster fans. How can I tell which ducts go to the upstairs? ... A: Follow the ducts & make a drawing to show where all ducts go. Detective work. The booster fans use ... | |
| Heating system | 2/22/2006 |
| Q: My home is heated by gas, It is a forced air unit for heat and of course central air. My residence ... A: The duct design is poor. The metal duct work needs to be re-done. Sorry (expensive) The house is ... | |
| Location of Return Air Duct and Cracked Heat Exchanger Question | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions. Hope you can help. 1) My first question is more a peace of mind ... A: 1 foot from the furnace through a wall, with no opening with in 6 feet, is OK........... BUT, BUT, ... | |
| Furnace Short Cycles | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a Rheem Criterion 80 AFUE furnace that is 3 1/2 years old. It seems to want to run/stop/run ... A: The rod that glows is the ignitor. Never touch it. Oils from the skin will cause it to go bad. Plus, ... | |
| Furnace Short Cycles | 2/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a Rheem Criterion 80 AFUE furnace that is 3 1/2 years old. It seems to want to run/stop/run ... A: The spring time "Look see", is a money maker for the dealer. The sensor is not working right. In the ... | |
| electric heater problem | 2/20/2006 |
| Q: I experiencing problem with my electric heater made by trane. I am not sure the model but the house ... A: Check the circuit breakers. 220 volt furnace means 2 breakers control it. They are side by side & ... | |
| gas fired boiler making noises | 2/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a gas fired boiler for my hot water, this normally works as always on as in I always have hot ... A: You have air in the system. Micro bubbles settle out of the water over time. There should be a "air ... | |
| heater won't heat to emp | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - It's a trane 10 years old heat unit only The heater comes on but ofter 15 ... A: A steady glowing "red" light is normal. Any blinks, means problems. How long do the burners stay on? ... | |
| heater won't heat to emp | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: It's a trane 10 years old heat unit only The heater comes on but ofter 15 to 20 min the burners go ... A: One thing to try. Unscrew the T-stat. Short out the "red" & "white" wires. That should start the ... | |
| Coleman Electric Furnace with A/C 3400-820 | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: Bill, Please help me I messed up I was replacing Relay-fan and failed to mark wires properly and ... A: Here's what you do. Look on the cabnet doors & inside the front of the furnace. There should be a ... | |
| heater won't heat to emp | 2/18/2006 |
| Q: It's a trane 10 years old heat unit only The heater comes on but ofter 15 to 20 min the burners go ... A: It is not the T-stat. What kind of Trane? 80% or 90% AFUE? Does the furnace vent in metal pipe or ... | |
| furnace filter | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: I am renting a house here in the Midwest. The furnace has no model #'s on it. The front panel says ... A: Stand in front of the furnace. Which ever side the cold air drops & goes into the furnace. There, is ... | |
| Natural Gas Furnace Won't recycle | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old Janitrol Natural Gas Furnace recently it would not cycle on when the thermostat ... A: The guy did not know what he was doing. I would demand the whole first call to be refunded. Then get ... | |
| HVAC Heat Pump | 2/14/2006 |
| Q: Bill, First, thank you for your service. I must have come to this site a dozen times for ... A: You do not need emergency heat. When the outside temp drops to freezing (32 degrees), the heat pump ... | |
| gas heater | 2/12/2006 |
| Q: My heating unit will not turn on. The electic thermostat is on and working saying that we want the ... A: The T-stat is good. Tell me about the unit. (Age, make, model, AFUE, vents in metal or plastic) When ... | |
| furnace problem - II | 2/11/2006 |
| Q: Brainard, Thanks for your response to our earlier request for help with our gas furnace. We have ... A: OK. Things will work out. I assume he did the replacement for free. Assume/hope. A 2 stage, can be ... | |
| size of new ac unit. | 2/10/2006 |
| Q: We just got quotes from 2 different contactors for a new gas furnace and ac unit. One contactor gave ... A: The one with a 3 1/2 ton fan, is his standard fan. Comes from the factory that way. The size of the ... | |
| Scroll compressor | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: American Standard 5 ton R-22. Compressor was replaced, yet the same problem exists. High side 150, ... A: The low side pressure is high. You will have to trouble shoot the tubing & inside coil. No that is ... | |
| Repair Coleman Heater | 2/4/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - Bill, What a great sevice. Here's the question. My Grandmother (93 ... A: First, I would replace the combustion air switch. All you need to replace it is a screw driver & ... | |
| flame sensor problem? | 2/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a Goodman gas furnace, new in October 1999. Currently, it will not stay on. The exhaust ... A: That is called a "short cycle". Take a piece of fine steel wool & wipe the sensor rod. Don't scrub ... | |
| The burners in my furnace are not staying lit | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a furnace made by Goodman Manufacturing Company; model no: GDT090-4B. It was installed less ... A: Contact Goodman. There was a time peroid when some burners were mis-manufactured. They caused a ... | |
| replace 8 yr old Trane 80% when replacing 23 yr old York AC unit? | 2/1/2006 |
| Q: We just bought a 2300sf ranch with a York model 4ton ac about 23 yrs old. It was connected to two ... A: He was right to check close & find the second coil. There is nothing wrong with an 8 year old ... | |
| Heater does not come on | 1/31/2006 |
| Q: the system is a bryant, i dont know thw model but we have a upstairs unit and downstairs unit, the ... A: I am not sure what the problem is. The "Auto/On" switch only runs the blower. Either automatically, ... | |
| heating return vent | 1/27/2006 |
| Q: I recently had heating contractor at my home. The contractor put calking all in the return vent, to ... A: Sounds like you really got screwed. Sorry. Duct tape on lasts a short time. The joints should be ... | |
| Repair Coleman Heater | 1/27/2006 |
| Q: Bill, What a great sevice. Here's the question. My Grandmother (93 yrs old) has a Coleman ... A: There's not a lot of the operational parts left. Lets go over things, at the furnace, turn the ... | |
| Fuel oil heater | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a fuel oil furnace that heats the back part of my house. It is an Airco, probably 10-15 years ... A: Here in Montana we do not use oil, so my experience is limited. I am guessing. The fuel line needs ... | |
| Repair Coleman Heater | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: Bill, What a great sevice. Here's the question. My Grandmother (93 yrs old) has a Coleman ... A: Where are you located? I consider those "RIP OFF" prices. Also, I think the parts carry a 5 year ... | |
| Heating furnace and hot water boiler | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: Answer - Scalding kitchen water, is normal. Some cooks want water this hot. You just have to ... A: Go to the water heater & turn the "temp." control down. Then see what temp it is at. Re-adjust if ... | |
| Forced hot air heating..fan / blower problem | 1/22/2006 |
| Q: My problem is when the thermostat satisfies itself and the fan/ blower shuts off, within a min the ... A: I do not know what kind or age furnace you are talking about. BUT Older furnaces have a "mass" of ... | |
| Heating furnace and hot water boiler | 1/21/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- How can I adjust the incoming water that: 1 - I shouldn't run out of hot ... A: Scalding kitchen water, is normal. Some cooks want water this hot. You just have to remember to ... | |
| Temco floor furnace | 1/21/2006 |
| Q: I have and older Temco floor furnace[ducted]. natural gas, model 506-1, serial no# 22032, 50,000 btu ... A: I have no idea where or how to get a wiring diagram for this unit (or any info). I assume, you ... | |
| Heating furnace and hot water boiler | 1/20/2006 |
| Q: I am going to try to explain the problem but have patience as I don't know too much about these ... A: 1. 30 to 40 gallons. 2. low pressure means the hot wtaer flow is restricted. On purpose or by ... | |
| getting my heat to rise to the upstairs | 1/20/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE NATURAL GAS THE DOWNSTIRS HEAT WORKS GREAT BUT THERES NOT MUCH HEAT GOING UP WE HAVE ... A: Are there zone vales on every zone (area)? Are there seperate T-stats in each room or 1, for the ... | |
| FAHeater blower problems | 1/19/2006 |
| Q: Bill, Thank you for taking the time to answer this. This morning I noticed that my forced air gas ... A: When a furnace does this, it means that the brain box has gone bad. Inside the front of the case, ... | |
| Central air and heat | 1/18/2006 |
| Q: We just bought a house in SC. This is the first house we lived in with central air and heat. The ... A: It sounds like it is "dead". (no electricity) Look on and/or at the unit, for an additional breaker ... | |
| hot water furnace | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: bill I live in a house now with a newwly installed hotwater furnace, from the previous owners.It has ... A: In some areas of the country, forced air heat is "uncommon" & hot water ie the normal. Anyway, each ... | |
| Central Heat Stuck ON | 12/15/2005 |
| Q: I'm in a 1200ft end unit town home in NC. My heat will not turn off, despite me switching the ... A: It should be safe. BUT it will cost a lot of money to let it run & run & run............. I would ... | |
| Heating | 12/14/2005 |
| Q: We just purchased our house 6 months ago. We are now using the heater but it is not heating up the ... A: The unit is "short cycling". I would check the grounding connections in the furnace. They get crud ... | |
| carrier gas valve | 12/14/2005 |
| Q: i have a carrier furnace on gas.when i start it the ignitor lights and stays on until the valve ... A: The valve is working right. The flame circuit is not complete. The flame starts and does not tell ... | |
| Heat | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: Florida. Block home...1200 square feet. Electric heat and air....Air is blowing, but not warm ... A: When you use the phrase "Emergency heat", that tells me this is a heat pump. Sounds like the ... | |
| HVAC help | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: Random question. Our thermostat is constantly making a clicking noise, the same one it usually ... A: Exactly, what issue does the fan have, on getting the house to temp?? Does it take too long?? Does ... | |
| furnace/water heater combo | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: We moved from California to the New York Metro area a year ago. We bought a 90 year old house with ... A: Here in Montana we also have "cold" water. So I know what you mean. On demand heaters use a lot of ... | |
| programmable thermostat | 12/10/2005 |
| Q: My question is do you really save money by using a programmable thermostat? I leave my house about 7 ... A: YES, they save money. 65 for a low temp is about right. Set each cycle to warm the house 10 min. ... | |
| furnace bangs really loud | 12/9/2005 |
| Q: every once in a while, my furnace makes a really huge bang, as if someone is pushing a dresser over ... A: They can probably fix it. BUT It is 50% efficient & old. Replace it!!! Tell them I said they can ... | |
| NO HEAT | 12/9/2005 |
| Q: I have an American Standard Gas Package Unit,when there is a call for Heat,NOTHING happens..I have ... A: You have to take a meter & follow the wires from the "Hot" side of the 24 volt transformer; to the ... | |
| Condensate drainage problem on Lennox G26 series furnace. | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: I'm having trouble fixing a condensate drain on my G26 series Lennox Furnace (seems like a common ... A: Where does the clear tubing go to (the one that backs up)? Follow that line, there has to be a plug ... | |
| Electronic Ignition not firing - help..... | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: Please help.... I am in San Antonio, TX. Warm here? No, not right now! Is 28 degrees and our ... A: When a furnace blower runs all the time, it is the "default" setting. This means the "brain box" has ... | |
| radiant floor heat | 12/7/2005 |
| Q: Hey its me again, my Trane unit is an XV80 variable speed, high eff, two stage installed back in ... A: If the unit vents in metal pipe it is an 80% AFUE (second rate). If it vents in plastic pipe it is ... | |
| radiant floor heat | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: I currently live in a 2 story home with a finished basement, each floor is about 1000 sq ft. I have ... A: I live in Montana & have a night time set back to 64 degrees. The low temps fall to -40. In the ... | |
| continuous flow water heater | 12/4/2005 |
| Q: Am building new home and being encouraged to use the Rinnai system. What do you know about these ... A: They are a good system & popular (right now). They are more expensive to run, over a normal, water ... | |
| furnace/thermostat | 12/4/2005 |
| Q: I have a carrier furnace and thermostat. for a few months, the thermostat has not kept time when ... A: Some flame roll out switches have a "red" reset button. You need to push in the button. Some are ... | |
| lighting pilot light on heater | 12/2/2005 |
| Q: I have a Ruud gas heating system in my 50 year old home. I don't know how old it is but at least 20 ... A: Simple fix. Go to the lumber yard, hardware store, etc & get a thermocouple. About $5 Replace it & ... | |
| home heating unit | 12/2/2005 |
| Q: Is this something I can install myself? I'm pretty handy with most repairs. If it's a simple ... A: You can do it. There are 6 to 8 wires on "push" tab's. (1/4" wide spade ternimals). Make a drawing ... | |
| lighting pilot light on heater | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: I have a Ruud gas heating system in my 50 year old home. I don't know how old it is but at least 20 ... A: After the pilot is lit, will it stay lit for 30 seconds? If it goes out get back to me. If it stays ... | |
| home heating unit | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: Bill, Sorry the delayed response, we are trying to saell the house and have a lot going on. I did ... A: Since resetting the brain does not work, it is a real problem. The brain should have no blinking ... | |
| Basic operational question re: sears wall furnace | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To (see end of message) Question - I have an old (came with the ... A: When replaceing them we use generic snap disc's. You have to be carefull to get the same exact ... | |
| home heating unit | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: I have a York heating/ac unit. The heating portion of it (gas) does not seem to be blowing hot air. ... A: Turn off the electricity for 1 min. Then start it up.(turn on juice) Stand in front of it & Watch ... | |
| Basic operational question re: sears wall furnace | 11/29/2005 |
| Q: I have an old (came with the house over 20 years ago) Sears wall mount furnace heating my attached ... A: No schematic available. Start unscrewing the front metal covers. Somewhere in the middle of the ... | |
| Is Gas Furnace blowing hot? | 11/29/2005 |
| Q: Bill, I had an Amana HVAC put in my home in March. It is a 2 stage, 70,000 btu 80% AFUE. I ... A: This is one of the new high efficiency furnaces and that is a proper temp. range. The older "gas ... | |
| not enough heat | 11/27/2005 |
| Q: I got a problem with a Coleman DGAA056BDTA central gas heating system. Details are: - furnace ... A: The flame is set by the size of the oriface. The attic fan is accessed from the roof. Go up on the ... | |
| Payne Central unit code 6 | 11/24/2005 |
| Q: Bill, I am a fairly astute guy- I do computer/driveability work for Daimler/Chrysler, so I think ... A: Check to be sure the vent is clear (outside). Then check to see if it is "blowing". If it is ... | |
| Pump on gas furnace | 11/23/2005 |
| Q: Brainard, I have a problem with a pump attached to my gas furnace. The pump is made by Beckett Co. ... A: What you have is a "condensate pump. It shuts off the furnace so the floor does not get flooded. Run ... | |
| Blower does not appear to be working | 11/20/2005 |
| Q: So I checked the motor and it is not fan driven, so I am guessing that it could have blown and now ... A: STOP!! Lets re-do. The whole furnace is "dead". That means electricity is interupted. Check the ... | |
| Heil pilot light lighting procedure/location | 11/19/2005 |
| Q: Bill, My nephew has a Heil model number 867.815030 hvac home system in north central MS., which I'm ... A: ********************************************************************************************* What ... | |
| Blower does not appear to be working | 11/19/2005 |
| Q: First thank you for the quick response. Not to familiar with the terminology, so I apoligize if I ... A: Carl: ..... When you put the switch on the T-stat, Fan - to "On", that cuts the furnace out & ... | |
| Blower does not appear to be working | 11/19/2005 |
| Q: I recently turned on my furnace and it appeared to be working after a few days but now something is ... A: Was the blower motor replaced last year? You say "blower", do you mean the blower wheel & housing or ... | |
| Fan Setting | 11/18/2005 |
| Q: I'm sure this is a simple question for you - Do you suggest keeping the fan setting on the ... A: The efficiency is not effected by the fan. "Auto", will allow the fan to turn on when needed (for ... | |
| Coleman Furnace | 11/17/2005 |
| Q: I have a question about my Coleman furnace model# dgah077bbsa. It has an electric ignition and I've ... A: What do you mean "ignition switch"??? Do you mean the electronic, "brain box"? Static electricity, ... | |
| central heat | 11/16/2005 |
| Q: Is the Compressor outside supposed to run when the heat is on for a central heat & air system? We ... A: At 6 years old it should be wired right. The T-stat may be bad. Kill the juice to the inside unit. ... | |
| Flame sensor in Natural gas furnace. | 11/14/2005 |
| Q: General question about the "electric" flame sensor that replaced the old capilliar tube type of ... A: What the sensor does, is to connect the flame to the "brain box". The control puts voltage on the ... | |
| Furnace bang | 11/13/2005 |
| Q: My furnace makes a loug bang every time it shuts off. Any ideas? A: Lots of ideas but no way to tell what is going on. What kind of furnace, age, % AFUE, fuel, forced ... | |
| Heating a basement | 11/13/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1600 sq ft modular home on a walkout basement. The basement has never been heated and gets ... A: A modular home has a furnace sized "JUST" for itself. NO extra capacity. They do that to save ... | |
| No heat from Furnace | 11/12/2005 |
| Q: Regarding our 11 year old American Standard Freedom 80 furnace. It will not ignite burners. I have ... A: That "code", tells me, that a safety has been tripped & needs to be re-set. Follow thw wires from ... | |
| Air Conditioner | 11/8/2005 |
| Q: I live in central FL. I seem to have a mystery problem. My AC is blowing damp, humid air. My air ... A: If, the maintance man must do all repairs, you are in trouble (sort of). He must have been the guy ... | |
| fan running blowing cold air | 11/5/2005 |
| Q: norge airline heat by borg warner corp............the fan kicked on and blowing cold air all the ... A: I do not know this furnace. BUT The controls (brain box) has a default (run the fan to get ... | |
| air conditioning unit coil | 11/1/2005 |
| Q: Each year I have my air conditioning units cleaned and inspected in an attempt to keep them running ... A: Close. Turn the juice off & clean the outside units. Hardware & lumberyards, do not have the wash. ... | |
| Gas Leak | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: I am a residential home inspector and although I have not come across this problem as of yet, what ... A: Unhook the meter from the house. Put a cap on the line with an "air" attachment. (like a car tire ... | |
| air conditioning unit coil "acid wash" | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: Each year I have my air conditioning units cleaned and inspected in an attempt to keep them running ... A: A gallon of coil wash costs about $11 and it dilutes to 5 gallons. It takes a gallon to clean a ... | |
| gas furnace | 10/29/2005 |
| Q: I have an armstrong upright gas furnace built probably '59 with a dayton blower.(it may be newer) I ... A: Time to replace or baby it along & save money up for the replacement. If you want to save some money ... | |
| a/c returns | 10/29/2005 |
| Q: Bill, Hope this doesnt sound too confusing. My new house has forced hot air heat. It's ready to go ... A: Oh boy...... The blind leading the blind.......... (I jest) 1. flex ducts restrict air flow, streach ... | |
| Purchasing a new furnace | 10/26/2005 |
| Q: I heard that the new furnaces are really sensitive now and won't kick on if any of the saftey ... A: That furnace is a "bottom of the line" unit. I would suggest getting a good furnace. Check other ... | |
| heating costs | 10/25/2005 |
| Q: I,m trying to save on heating costs (like every other American). I own an older ranch home. In my ... A: Reduce the heat but do not cut it off. Yes, the heat will rise & if you let the basement get too ... | |
| Weil Mclane Nat Gas burner | 10/24/2005 |
| Q: My burner kicks in and then shuts down after running for about a minute. Which control needs to be ... A: If it shuts down right away, that means the "brain" is not getting the info that there is a flame & ... | |
| Furnace Blower | 10/24/2005 |
| Q: Carrier Weathermaker Gas Heater (1987) - The blower never shuts off even when the thermostat is set ... A: If this is a heat pump, I have no advice. Heat pumps have a special circuitry and special boards. ... | |
| GAS Furnace is dead need help to find new one | 10/24/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- Follow up To Gas Furnace is dead Question - have quotes not sure which ... A: How many weeks of 90 degree heat do you have? How many months do you need to run the A/C? I would ... | |
| Blower Motor | 10/24/2005 |
| Q: I have a Payne (don't know the model number; it is about 10 years old) central Heating and Air unit. ... A: Time to take a meter and see if there is 110 volts sent to the motor (when the burners run 2 or 3 ... | |
| Propane Fireplace "bangs" | 10/23/2005 |
| Q: Our 2 year old direct vent propane fireplace (Heat-N-Glo 6000TRXI) has been plagued with this ... A: The bang on start-up, is usually miss-aligned burners (flash tubes). Open the front so you can see ... | |
| DOG CHEWED THROUGH A/C WIRE | 10/22/2005 |
| Q: MY NAME IS ROBBIE. MY DOG CHEWED THROUGH 2 ELECTRICAL WIRES THAR RUN TO MY OUTSIDE A/C UNIT. THEY ... A: Replace the wire completely. Go to the lumber yard or Ace Hardware and get 18 ga wire. This wire ... | |
| wattage | 10/22/2005 |
| Q: we have a central air conditioning system that - obviously - runs on electric. can you tell me - ... A: There is no "roughly" estimate available, not even a guess. It all depends on the system. The ... | |
| heating a garage workshop | 10/21/2005 |
| Q: I am anticipating my first western Pennsylvania winter in my newly purchased home. I have an ... A: You are in trouble now. There are 100 or more ways, to do what you ask. Propane heaters are good. ... | |
| furnace | 10/21/2005 |
| Q: I have an older furnace for my gerage, it came out of a house that was is natural gas do i need to ... A: Natural gas is 3.5" water column and propane is 11" of water column. So, propane is 3 times more ... | |
| Gas Furnace Burners with oxidation | 10/20/2005 |
| Q: I am a Realtor representing a seller with a gas HVAC system. The furnace, while running fine, ... A: brainard@in-tch.com . ..... Why don't you take a tank type vaccum & brush & clean the furnace ... | |
| GAS Furnace is dead need help to find new one | 10/20/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To Gas Furnace is dead Question - Gas, Electric, or Heat Pump? ... A: Electric is more expensive to run than gas. Peroid. Unless you have free electricity. Here in Great ... | |
| Older Rheem furnace | 10/18/2005 |
| Q: I have a Rheem furnace that was made in about 1975. It still runs great. I'm sure it's not too ... A: Turn off the juice, just to be safe. Open the front. Look for a "rod" about 1/8th" dia. and 3 inchs ... | |
| luxaire furnace/air conditioner | 10/18/2005 |
| Q: Luxaire furnace/air conditoner with a space air filter. about 5 years old. bought in the usa. Last ... A: Where are the wires you refer to? (inside furnace - at T-stat - outside -etc) If you mean the small ... | |
| heat safety | 10/18/2005 |
| Q: i have a question about this...there is insulation above the unit for the central air unit in the ... A: Depends on what kind of insulation. If it is fiberglass, (blow in or batts) it is safe. Other kinds ... | |
| GAS Furnace is dead need help to find new one | 10/18/2005 |
| Q: Good morning, My house is over 35 yrs old and the gas | |