vogelheat
Vogel Heat
When Getting my AC ready for the upcoming midwest summer, what type of suggestions do you have before a call out a professional?
AC Question
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DonL
Jack of all trades Master of one
Check to see if it is working ?
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Jadnashua
Retired Defense Industry Engineer xxx
Remove any dust, leaves, pine needles, bugs, etc. from the condensor coils. If any are bent, buy a comb and straighten them. The coils and fins work best when clean and straight. Look for loose or corroded connections, leaking capacitor(s), dirty contactors, frayed wires. Make sure the condensate drain is clean along with the drip tray on the evaporator, and check those coils and fins for debris, clean as required. If it doesn't gravity drain, make sure that the condensate pump works. Most anything else requires tools or test equipment most DIY'ers don't have.
Given that you're a professional, why do you ask? (Beyond the typical trollin' an' spammin' exercise, that is?
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LLigetfa
DIYer, not in the trades
+1Given that you're a professional, why do you ask? (Beyond the typical trollin' an' spammin' exercise, that is?
I think you pegged it.
Tom Sawyer
In the Trades
You should drain the system by opening up the service valves and allowing the refrigerant to vent to the atmosphere in a plume that rises above your house. Be sure someone from the EPA is there to record the event for you.
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DonL
Jack of all trades Master of one
That covers about all that needs to be done.
No need to call anyone.
The only one that can vent the refrigerant into the atmosphere is a person without a licenses.
vogelheat
Vogel Heat
Conversation
Conversation starter my friend... I like to ask questions to get answers for other people.. Also to see what type of people we have in here. Maybe I know the answer, but it doesn't mean others do.... Plus I want to see if people are going to give legit answers before I start asking real questions I don't know the answer to... You get me?
Given that you're a professional, why do you ask? (Beyond the typical trollin' an' spammin' exercise, that is?
Conversation starter my friend... I like to ask questions to get answers for other people.. Also to see what type of people we have in here. Maybe I know the answer, but it doesn't mean others do.... Plus I want to see if people are going to give legit answers before I start asking real questions I don't know the answer to... You get me?
vogelheat
Vogel Heat
Hence Tom Sawyer! Come on guys....
BobL43
DIY Senior Member
this is almost as good as my morning coffee, but this AND my morning coffee: Priceless. However, if nastiness to all (and more fun) is necessary, visit Alt.HVAC newsgroup. Lots of the oldtimers are still there, but there are new harrassers as well. Home moaners beware.
vogelheat
Vogel Heat
Sorry to bother you guys then. later.
DonL
Jack of all trades Master of one
BobL43
DIY Senior Member
me neither, I just need to hear myself write. clickity click click. No offense intended
DonL
Jack of all trades Master of one
I guess some can't handle the Heat.
Wonder where vogelheat came from.
vogelcool is cooler.
BobL43
DIY Senior Member
Vogel is German for bird, so I guess he just Flew in
