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    24vac transformer burns out

    That sucks, sorry to hear that. If you are looking for an excellent system, check out my thread on the goodman, I love it. I had an issue where I ran new wires from the inside unit to the outside, brand new from the box and something was wrong with them. They were shorted somewhere, I...
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    Condenser Replacement Question

    $200.00 to replace the cap really isn't that bad. depending on the cap, it was certainly under $100.00, about 125 for the service call. average price. R22 systems are still being sold untill the end of this year. You CAN use the new R410 condensing unit with the air handler inside as...
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    Help 2 year old York AC leaking freon and making clicking noise(video, pics inside)

    1. The problem is that it is a YORK. York is simply garbage, especially the cheap contractor grade units, they last long enough to get out of the warranty period. I am betting that there is a leak in the area of where the valve is on the outside unit, those things are known for leaking. If it...
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    A/C freezing up

    Doubtful, but there could be some moisture in the system. The air across the evap coil is probably not sufficient.
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    24vac transformer burns out

    A transformer would NOT have a voltage drop from 24 to 13 from heating up. Something is bring it down. I am betting that there is some kind of short on the outside unit. I would disconnect the outside board and see if you get the 24 volts back and also make sure the inside unit works...
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    New Member, New Project......

    I can braze myself, it's the same as soldering, just use a brazing rod instead of solder. solder holds up just as well. To increase efficiency, we also installed a TMX valve, this help regulate the refrigerant. I didn't have it with me to install, so my friend brought it with him and soldered...
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    New Member, New Project......

    On the inside unit, there needs to be a vent in order to vent the gasses outside, there is also an option for it to suck air in from the outside as well, this prevents the burners from sucking the house air causing a draft. My only crappy system did not have one, so I simply ran some pvc for the...
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    New Member, New Project......

    Ok, I know it has been a while, but I still want to get the information I have out there. We ended up getting this system: Goodman Air: Mitsubishi Mr Slim: Goodman Heat Pump: Buy Wholesale Direct It is a 4 ton A/C, heat pump with 90,000 btu gas furnace for backup heat, dual stage burner...
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    Air Conditioner Question

    Adjust as necessary.
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    New Member, New Project......

    I'll take some and post them up. I just paid the bill today, so it should ship out tomorrow. I ended up getting this model: Goodman Gas Furnace Air conditioner Systems, Buy Direct from ACWholesalers.com, Free Shipping.
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    Oil furnace trouble after running dry

    I was going to say you need to bleed the line, I don't know anything about boilers, but ensure that the system doesn't just fire and go out, make sure it stays lit, otherwise, bleed the air from the oil feed.
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    replacing main AC Duct

    I have someone doing my ductwork because I hate dealing with it. I have gotten good responses from people on craigslist. If you put an ad up that you are looking for someone, you will get a bite or two, there are a lot of people that did duct work in new houses that are out of work due to the...
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    New Member, New Project......

    Hey guys, I just got here from another non friendly site. I have a 10 year old house with a piece of crap York unit that has finally kicked the bucket. I have had to replace several components on the furnace over the past few years and now the compressor just died. The unit is a 70,000 BTU...
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    Replacing a central air unit

    Depending on where you live I guess is the big questions. My house and hvac system is only 10 years old, it is a 10 seer system, I am installing a goodman 18seer system. I was only going to replace the A/C part of it, but the newer models use R410 refrigerant and also have multiple stages...
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    Replace or Repair

    You and I are in the same boat my friend. My York system is 10 years old and the compressor just went. The compressor is $924.00 not including install, the most expensive part of your A/C is the compressor. I would upgrade to a quality unit.... well, I AM upgrading to a quality Goodman...
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