Well, A/C is still not working after the second guy came last night. I called them again. It’s only going up to 91 degrees today…So I took today off to wait on them.
We have an ice maker but it’s turned off. I filter our water and put it into gallon jugs and we drink it chilled without ice. I tried drinking water with ice last week at work and I did not like it. Too cold and I didn’t drink much water.
I’m about to start washing my mixing bottles before it gets blazing hot in here.
I thought it was just a capacitor? Before we replaced ours, the fan motor and capacitor were both bad. The motor was hard to turn by hand so it was probably drawing too much current which caused the start capacitor to go bad. Good luck! I hope they figure it out and don't charge you an arm and a leg.
I like tart fruits. What are your favorites? I used to use tfa sweet and tart quite a bit but haven't in a while and never really see it in recipes.
That was his acting general's knickname
First guy replaced capacitor. After he left it started acting up again. Second guy said a wire nut came off something in the attic so he replaced it. After he left it quit working again. It works sometimes, but more often not. I can’t leave it on though. The thermostat just clicks while the outside unit tries to come on but won’t, over and over.
If it's trying to start and doesn't then maybe the motor is bad. If it was me, I'd make sure its turned off and then go outside with a screwdriver and see if the motor fan blade can be turned easily. It should spin freely. If it doesn't then it may be bad. I replaced the fan motor and capacitor in my old one for less than $100 myself. The HVAC guy that I called wanted $600. However, he was just an employee following company guidelines. He was super nice and just charged me a small fee for showing up. I went and bought the parts and had it done in about an hour.
If I remember correctly there's a contactor in the outside unit also that supplies the power to the capacitor and motor. I guess it could be bad but never had to replace one in 20 years we had the old unit.
It actually worked this morning before it started acting up again. I believe it’s wiring somewhere. The guy in the attic last night was making it act up using those wires. I think he’s onto something. It’s under warranty so I pay nothing.
Just had A/C guys out to check system. Good thing, as the capacitator was not long for this world, nor was the contactor (?), both of which he showed us before he replaced. They were holding on by a thread. Just had a hunch and didn't want A/C to break down. I like when they SHOW you the bad parts and where they went bad.
Wishing you a good repairman and cold air FAST!
I have sweet n sour Rhubarb WF and soursop but haven't tried those those yet along with a few others that are still hanging around. I like FLV cranberry and Fa key lime and some of my blackcurrants but I haven't really got a favourite....if I was pushed I'd probably say Acai FLV and FA lime but I tend to use them as accents mostly. I'm a bit afraid of fruit mixes although I'd like to come up with some better ones than I have in the past....I'll always probably love my creams and custards better.
As you see, just had my contactor replaced. Unit is 17 years old and they said it was still in excellent shape and worth the replacements. They said the capacitator is usually the first to go in these systems. But I agree that it sounds like a wiring short or some wiring problem with the unit for RJ.
Morning Randomers 
Jeez it's taken me an hour and a half to catch up
Really hot now...you were way ahead of me
Have a good day everyone....I guess you'll be up shortly but then I'll be too tired....c'est le vie
Jeez it's taken me an hour and a half to catch up
Really hot now...you were way ahead of me Have a good day everyone....I guess you'll be up shortly but then I'll be too tired....c'est le vie
I pay for biannual clean and checks, spring and fall. I get it a little cheaper since I signed up for the ongoing regular service. Well worth the money. My unit has been great. Now the thermostat does nothing, no clicks, no attempt to turn on. Rut roh. We’ll see. I bought a 12 year warranty so I’m covered. They installed it, they do the clean and checks, and with my warranty, it’s on them.Just had A/C guys out to check system. Good thing, as the capacitator was not long for this world, nor was the contactor (?), both of which he showed us before he replaced. They were holding on by a thread. Just had a hunch and didn't want A/C to break down. I like when they SHOW you the bad parts and where they went bad.
Wishing you a good repairman and cold air FAST!
Excellent!!! Except they haven't fixed it yet! Hope it's done before this day is. Well worth the extra money for coverage like that.
Excellent!!! Except they haven't fixed it yet! Hope it's done before this day is. Well worth the extra money for coverage like that.
I think it's probably worth it for people that can't do the work themselves. I am an electrician and pretty handy with mechanical stuff but I know my limits and am not afraid to call someone when it's out of my realm of knowledge. It sounds like it has worked out ok for RJ except for the fact that after two service calls it's still not working.
What else did you get. Rhubarb?
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