Author Topic: Air Conditioner Repair Help! (Read 8911 times)

smee123 · « **Reply #40 on:** May 06, 2015, 10:33:06 AM »

Quote from: nis965 on May 04, 2015, 11:30:43 PM

Happened to me last summer. Called the HVAC guy and hhe put in freon and a sealant. He told me I probably had a leak. Turned it on again this summer and same thing no cold air. I still have a leak but now they need to find it. Hopefully it's a small part that's easily replaceable.

If its a very old system its probably worth changing it to a more efficient system.
Unless you can get it recharged for cheap and it last the summer.
The EPA wont like you but they don't like allot of people.
Or find the leak and replace that part. The blower/evaporator in the attic or the condenser outside.

dovy2 · « **Reply #41 on:** May 06, 2015, 10:38:34 AM »

Quote from: smee123 on May 06, 2015, 10:27:16 AM

Yes, of course.
Assuming central AC
And everyone change your filters and thermostat batteries.

Window ac. Not central

smee123 · « **Reply #42 on:** May 06, 2015, 10:46:30 AM »

Quote from: dovy2 on May 06, 2015, 10:38:34 AM

Window ac. Not central

get shopping, sorry

somefield · « **Reply #43 on:** May 12, 2015, 10:15:07 AM »

FYI for anyone with a Goodman or Amana central A/C unit
http://www.classactionsnews.com/consumer/goodman-amana-air-conditioner-class-action-lawsuit

puddles · « **Reply #44 on:** May 12, 2015, 09:03:48 PM »

Adding to this thread... If there is anyone that has a split unit AC (better if you have a Friedrich) can you please PM me. Have a quick question regarding one and could use some help.
TIA

yoruel · « **Reply #45 on:** May 12, 2015, 11:27:56 PM »

Did anyone have to install a soft starter?
Lights flicker when central unit goes on.
How much did it cost you?

somefield · « **Reply #46 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:16:46 PM »

Quote from: yoruel on May 12, 2015, 11:27:56 PM

Did anyone have to install a soft starter?
Lights flicker when central unit goes on.
How much did it cost you?

How old is your central unit? I only ask because the newer PSC motors already have a capacitor built into them that mitigates the brownout effect.
There's also something called a hard start kit for the outdoor compressor. The better models come with a wiring harness, relay, capacitor that can usually cost in the 175-200 range(retail).

FlyFirst · « **Reply #47 on:** May 17, 2015, 12:13:23 AM »

Turned on my window AC this Friday for the first time this year heard a bang and my electricity went off , when i turned back on the breaker and the AC the fan is working but the compressor won't turn on, that probably means its time to buy a new machine, or anything still fixable?

FlyFirst · « **Reply #48 on:** May 17, 2015, 07:14:30 PM »

Quote from: FlyFirst on May 17, 2015, 12:13:23 AM

Turned on my window AC this Friday for the first time this year heard a bang and my electricity went off , when i turned back on the breaker and the AC the fan is working but the compressor won't turn on, that probably means its time to buy a new machine, or anything still fixable?

Anyone with experience?

smee123 · « **Reply #49 on:** May 17, 2015, 10:11:08 PM »

Quote from: FlyFirst on May 17, 2015, 07:14:30 PM

Anyone with experience?

Chuck it

yesitsme · « **Reply #50 on:** May 17, 2015, 10:43:31 PM »

Quote from: FlyFirst on May 17, 2015, 12:13:23 AM

Turned on my window AC this Friday for the first time this year heard a bang and my electricity went off , when i turned back on the breaker and the AC the fan is working but the compressor won't turn on, that probably means its time to buy a new machine, or anything still fixable?

What company is it?

FlyFirst · « **Reply #51 on:** May 17, 2015, 11:21:29 PM »

Quote from: yesitsme on May 17, 2015, 10:43:31 PM

What company is it?

Gold Star 12k BTU

smee123 · « **Reply #52 on:** May 17, 2015, 11:46:18 PM »

Quote from: FlyFirst on May 17, 2015, 11:21:29 PM

Gold Star 12k BTU

Where do you live?

yesitsme · « **Reply #53 on:** May 17, 2015, 11:56:00 PM »

Quote from: smee123 on May 17, 2015, 11:46:18 PM

Where do you live?

this is why i asked

Quote from: yesitsme on May 12, 2015, 11:17:28 PM

I wanted to know which one breaks

For example i have 2 Friedrich and 1 GE
the Friedrich work perfect the energy saver too, it turns on frequent enough to feel the temp,

The GE you can read here and when energy saver is set it could get so hot since there is no air flow passing to activate the A/C

So many ddf'ers are reporting similar issues w/o writing the manufacturer name, maybe they are all from the same few.

smee123 · « **Reply #54 on:** May 18, 2015, 12:13:33 AM »

I asked because maybe i would try and fix it if they brought it to me.
Air conditioners brake...
Nothing you can do about it.
If you're looking to compare companies by a few ddf reports thats another story.

FlyFirst · « **Reply #55 on:** May 18, 2015, 12:21:32 AM »

I wonder why I haven't seen anywhere advertised about AC repair guys

yesitsme · « **Reply #56 on:** May 18, 2015, 12:25:38 AM »

Quote from: smee123 on May 18, 2015, 12:13:33 AM

If you're looking to compare companies by a few ddf reports thats another story.

Thats the story i was referring to.

Quote from: FlyFirst on May 18, 2015, 12:21:32 AM

I wonder why I haven't seen anywhere advertised about AC repair guys

It's usually worth to buy a new one.

FlyFirst · « **Reply #57 on:** May 18, 2015, 12:28:15 AM »

My machine costs in range of 500 - 600

yesitsme · « **Reply #58 on:** May 18, 2015, 12:59:08 AM »

Quote from: FlyFirst on May 18, 2015, 12:28:15 AM

My machine costs in range of 500 - 600

most expensive 380

I bought a Friedrich (top of the line) 18k btu for ~500

smee123 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 18, 2015, 11:18:33 AM »

Quote from: FlyFirst on May 18, 2015, 12:21:32 AM

I wonder why I haven't seen anywhere advertised about AC repair guys

They are usually not worth fixing.
By the time you take it out of the wall/window and take it apart and diagnose it and get a part that could be expensive and labor its not worth it.
Thats why i asked where you live. You can bring it to me...
Where do you live?