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Brand new A/C stops running for the 2nd time in
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Brand new A/C stops running for the 2nd time in


Jun 29, 2020, 6:43 PM

a week. Last time it was the thermostat and it wouldn't run.

This time, the fan works but it's not blowing cold air.

And this isn't a cheap unit. It's a 3.5 ton Trane that was installed by a reputable company.

What do lunge? Btw, it's 83 degrees in here right now.

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Sounds like a lemon


Jun 29, 2020, 6:44 PM

Tell them to bring you a new unit.

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any statues of famous HVAC pioneers nearby?***


Jun 29, 2020, 6:45 PM



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If there were, I would burn them down***


Jun 29, 2020, 6:46 PM



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That Carrier guy is a pain in the asz***


Jun 29, 2020, 6:46 PM [ in reply to any statues of famous HVAC pioneers nearby?*** ]



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Hello?***


Jun 29, 2020, 7:09 PM



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TMML***


Jun 29, 2020, 8:51 PM [ in reply to any statues of famous HVAC pioneers nearby?*** ]



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if they are reputable...


Jun 29, 2020, 6:48 PM

they should help you out.

But that sucks.

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They are. Guy's gonna be here at 7am. So at least


Jun 29, 2020, 6:50 PM

they are committed to making it right. They didn't charge me last week. But I wonder how many service calls they'll make before they start blaming the gauging of my electrical connections, my breakers, etc. and blame it on that. I realize they gotta make money too, I just want it to work!

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3.5 ton Trane prolly around 10k depending on bells and


Jun 29, 2020, 7:15 PM

whistles, they should want to make you happy.

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Not quite 10k because no duct or interior work on the filter


Jun 29, 2020, 7:42 PM

housings. Filter is outside. But close.

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I bet they make it right. Fingers crossed.***


Jun 29, 2020, 9:38 PM [ in reply to They are. Guy's gonna be here at 7am. So at least ]

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Re: Brand new A/C stops running for the 2nd time in


Jun 29, 2020, 6:48 PM

Broooo serious pain. Sounds like a good night to open the windows. And get those ######## back tomorrow.

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92* in the hood right now


Jun 29, 2020, 6:50 PM

It feels better with the windows open even tho the thermostat only reads 83.

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Worst night of year for that to happen, so far.***


Jun 29, 2020, 6:56 PM



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Funny thing is...my old unit ran like a sewing machine


Jun 29, 2020, 6:59 PM

...but it was 23 years old.

My dad is the one who talked me into getting a new one before the summer came around, stating that "son, you don't want your AC to go out in the middle of the summer" as the reason to go ahead and upgrade.

He provided the reference for this company and said I HAD TO HAVE a Trane. Whatever.

Now I'm texting him talking shit and telling him I'm not taking his advice no more.

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Mine is 18. Just gave it a break and set up to 74.***


Jun 29, 2020, 7:03 PM



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Mad respect for your dad.


Jun 30, 2020, 9:52 AM [ in reply to Funny thing is...my old unit ran like a sewing machine ]

Now that he's too old and weak to beat you with jumper cables, he's finally found a way to torture you that should provide him with a similar satisfaction.

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Lennox or GTFO!***


Jun 29, 2020, 7:01 PM



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Oh yeah, just wait***


Jun 29, 2020, 7:24 PM



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Go out to the condensing unit....


Jun 29, 2020, 7:30 PM

Flip the breaker on the side of you house (so you don’t die). Open up the side cover. Usually a couple screws or nuts.

There should be a capacitor there. It looks like a silver cylinder around the size of a coke can. The top should be completely flat. If it’s domed, it’s shot. This provides the juice to get your condenser running. $20 part. HD usually has them. Repair man will charge $200-$300 to unplug 3 or 4 wires and plus it back in.

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Re: Go out to the condensing unit....


Jun 29, 2020, 7:35 PM

It’s called a warranty. I think you missed the part of it being brand new. He shouldn’t be getting charged anything.

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This is true. But after this fiasco, I'm committed to


Jun 29, 2020, 7:41 PM

fingering out how to do some basic troubleshooting and maintenance on the unit myself. I can't sit here in the sticky heat in my living room every time something goes wrong. I'm willing to learn a bit if need be. God this #### sucks

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Did you replace the furnace/blower with new ac unit?***


Jun 29, 2020, 7:54 PM



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Gas pack is part of unit***


Jun 29, 2020, 8:22 PM



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Re: This is true. But after this fiasco, I'm committed to


Jun 29, 2020, 10:08 PM [ in reply to This is true. But after this fiasco, I'm committed to ]

Have you tried cutting it off for about ten minutes then cut it back on. If mine cycles too fast the compressor won't cut on.

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I would walk out to the unit, stand before it confidently


Jun 29, 2020, 10:10 PM

Yet calmly, and try to de-escalate it into climate control compliance.

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I'd go to Wal Mart and buy a $150 window unit.


Jun 29, 2020, 10:28 PM

At least you can keep one room cool.

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That's the plan on my lunch break.***


Jun 30, 2020, 9:40 AM



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Just my luck, the whole thing is blown


Jun 30, 2020, 8:10 AM

to hell

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What in the hell did you do to it?***


Jun 30, 2020, 8:13 AM



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Tried to cool my house to 72 degrees


Jun 30, 2020, 8:15 AM

IT'S EASY TO STOP A TRANE

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That does it for me. If a Trane can’t cool a


Jun 30, 2020, 8:16 AM

One-mattress tent to 72 degrees, what good is it?

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