Recent content by OIIIIIIIO

Well, I finally explained (nicely believe it or not) that I was getting tired of this whole situation dragging on, and on for the last 4 weeks now, and would really appreciate it if they could provide me with a more permanent repair. My exact conversation went something like... Me: "I just...

Well, they found the leak. Along with 4 or 5 other leaks. Apparently, back in the late 80s carrier used a flared fitting at the indoor coil, and the outdoor unit, rather than soldering the lines together. Even more apparently, they are whats leaking. Both ends. Also some fittings on the...

Well... it was nice while it lasted. We're right back at my heat pump running constantly, and using the aux. coil every 5-10 min. just to hold 68*. Without the aux. hooked up, my inside temp dropped 5* in an hour with the pump running constantly. Guess Im out of refrigerant again... yay. The guy...

Coming from the automotive world, I know its not uncommon at all to see a schrader valve or pressure switch leaking refrigerant. Especially after its been disturbed. Im noticing its coming on every 7-8 minutes, and running for approximately 10 min. Current ambient temp is in the high 30's...

Well, I had someone come out and look at it (I have a home warranty that covers the heat pump) and they told me there wasn't an oz of refrigerant in it, and that the compressor was screaming hot. Told me it would require a new compressor. They got the approval, and another gentleman came to the...

Hello there, I just got our latest electric bill, and right away figured something was wrong. Im not home a whole whole lot, and have a non-programmable thermostat that is always set to 69*. Trying to figure out what changed from last winter, to this winter, (new t/stat last spring) I was home...