A/C guys?

[mstng86]

I can't with my unit. The fan motor is so noisy, that's all I hear.

Mine is audible for sure. I can hear it in the room the outside unit sits next to. AC professionals probably know exactly what to listen for.

[Mysticcobrakilla]

Take the side cover off and put your hand on the compressor. You'll feel it if it's running, and it will heat up as well.

I'm trying to think if I can even get to it without pulling the fan or if it even has a side cover.

I'll know more when I get home and fuck with it some more.

[1badford]

The easiest way to check to see if compressor is running and to know if you may possibly need freon added is to feel the 2 lines going into unit. The big line should be "beer can cold" after the unit runs for a little while and the little line has some heat to it. If they both feel the same then you are either low on freon or comprssor is not running. Granted your filter and evap coil are clean and not iced up.

[Mysticcobrakilla]

The easiest way to check to see if compressor is running and to know if you may possibly need freon added is to feel the 2 lines going into unit. The big line should be "beer can cold" after the unit runs for a little while and the little line has some heat to it. If they both feel the same then you are either low on freon or comprssor is not running. Granted your filter and evap coil are clean and not iced up.

Trust me. I'll be holding a beer to compare this.

[ceyko]

Trust me. I'll be holding a beer to compare this.

Have to be sure you're calibrated correctly, that's for sure.

[bcoop]

Lol. Does your outside unit not have a sight glass?

[Mysticcobrakilla]

Have to be sure you're calibrated correctly, that's for sure.

Do you think a bottle will throw off the calibration?

Lol. Does your outside unit not have a sight glass?

I've never noticed one. But then again, I haven't seen a side panel to get to the compressor. It might just be that I'm usually holding a beer.

[mustngacman]

You could also check all wires at the contactor and capacitor. (make sure power is OFF) If all looks good unhook the wires going to the fan. (turn power back on)Turn the stat on cool Or just push the contactor in and see if compressor fires up.

[Juiced4v]

Lindel...I think he posts on here but not sure what screen name...he's who you want to go with. PM if you want his #

[Mysticcobrakilla]

Got some gauges on it. It has a leak. Next stop, look for oil residue in the coil.

[mustang_revival]

You could also check all wires at the contactor and capacitor. (make sure power is OFF) If all looks good unhook the wires going to the fan. (turn power back on)Turn the stat on cool Or just push the contactor in and see if compressor fires up.

This thread helped me out today, Thanks! Nothing like coming home after being away and AC not kicking on

[bonnie&clyde]

Jetfast helped me with my ac issue

[mustang_revival]

I'm 99% sure my capacitor is on its last leg. Turned on AC at thermostat, outside nothing..
Checked fuse on circuit board in Furnace, good. Checked outside 2 wire because my dog had chewed it before, all good.
Pulled Power
Pulled case off outside unit, inspected wires and capacitor for swelling (wasnt) Tapped capacitor with screwdriver.. Gently rinsed off coils outside cause they were nasty..

Pushed contactor in, and she fired right up..

Got part # off capacitor will be ordering a new one.

I remember from long ago the tapping on the capacitor trick works sometimes but temporary..

Finally cooled off in my house..

[aggie97]

It's that time of year for A/C systems to start taking a dump...

Anyone got ballpark replacement costs for 3 ton and 4 ton units. full replacement of electric furnace/air handler/evaporator with all new line kit and outside condenser with re-using existing ductwork?

Our house has two heatpumps here in college station and both are leaking and freezing up about every 3 or 4 days. Had one contractor out and his price would put a kid through a nice tech school. Total asshole quoting $28k total price for about $8k in equipment that I can buy wholesale. I told him to lose my contact info.

Anyway, I'm considering ordering some Rheem variable speed systems and doing the install myself and then having a contractor come out and charge them then do the final commissioning but if the price for replacement is in the $12-14k all in range like I expected, I may just pull that trigger and bypass the headaches. I always priced this sort of work at around $1400-1500 per ton...

Anyway, thanks for any pricing input you A/C sales guys might have.

[sc281]

Or you could stop using a/c altogether.

It's worked great for me for the last two years. After an initial adjustment period, I've found that I've become pretty much temperature indifferent. I just run ceiling fans and the occasional oscillating fan for whatever room I'm in on those hot summer days.

Electric bills don't get above $30/month.