%!&#*378rd Official Hard At Work Thread!%&#!*%
08-15-2016, 05:57 AM
#1481
Originally Posted by tacocat' timestamp='1471267480' post='24039599
Other issue, is there is no window nearby in the basement to place the 230v unit.
So we will be set--plan A: Fix house AC; plan-B: Get temp A/C unit while house system gets replaced or plan C: take over Aaron's house.
House system is 20 years old this year.
So we will be set--plan A: Fix house AC; plan-B: Get temp A/C unit while house system gets replaced or plan C: take over Aaron's house.
House system is 20 years old this year.
The guy who came out to service ours said that they typically last 10-15 years. Of course, he is in the business of selling new A/C systems so it is in his interest so say things like that but I did corroborate that with some Interwebs results. Seems to me like you might be on borrowed time, Zekers.
08-15-2016, 05:59 AM
#1482
Originally Posted by tacocat' timestamp='1471267480' post='24039599
Other issue, is there is no window nearby in the basement to place the 230v unit.
So we will be set--plan A: Fix house AC; plan-B: Get temp A/C unit while house system gets replaced or plan C: take over Aaron's house.
House system is 20 years old this year.
So we will be set--plan A: Fix house AC; plan-B: Get temp A/C unit while house system gets replaced or plan C: take over Aaron's house.
House system is 20 years old this year.
08-15-2016, 05:59 AM
#1483
Originally Posted by WhrDLMI' timestamp='1471267648' post='24039601
[quote name='tacocat' timestamp='1471267480' post='24039599']
Other issue, is there is no window nearby in the basement to place the 230v unit.
So we will be set--plan A: Fix house AC; plan-B: Get temp A/C unit while house system gets replaced or plan C: take over Aaron's house.
House system is 20 years old this year.
Other issue, is there is no window nearby in the basement to place the 230v unit.
So we will be set--plan A: Fix house AC; plan-B: Get temp A/C unit while house system gets replaced or plan C: take over Aaron's house.
House system is 20 years old this year.
The guy who came out to service ours said that they typically last 10-15 years. Of course, he is in the business of selling new A/C systems so it is in his interest so say things like that but I did corroborate that with some Interwebs results. Seems to me like you might be on borrowed time, Zekers.
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That reminds me... I need to replace my hot surface igniter.
08-15-2016, 06:00 AM
#1484
Originally Posted by tacocat' timestamp='1471267480' post='24039599
Other issue, is there is no window nearby in the basement to place the 230v unit.
So we will be set--plan A: Fix house AC; plan-B: Get temp A/C unit while house system gets replaced or plan C: take over Aaron's house.
House system is 20 years old this year.
So we will be set--plan A: Fix house AC; plan-B: Get temp A/C unit while house system gets replaced or plan C: take over Aaron's house.
House system is 20 years old this year.
08-15-2016, 06:04 AM
#1485
If that's the case I'd definitely say to get a window unit or portable unit and patch up your system for the time being. Anyone who needs a whole system done now will pay more. If anyone happens to be looking for an hvac guy I'd be happy to recommend the guy I use. He's honest and reasonable which isn't that common I've found for hvac guys. He works as a commercial a/c tech I believe and just does residential stuff on the side. He lives in Manassas. If anyone wants his info just shoot me a pm.
08-15-2016, 06:28 AM
#1487
Originally Posted by tacocat' timestamp='1471266600' post='24039580
So...
Liz and I went exploring around Ellicott City yesterday--not the part that got flooded out, but up in the woods. As we were leaving one of Howard County's finest was coming up the hill and informed us that the river was closed, parks were closed, etc. Se we left. But not before he gave me a parking ticket. Mind you, this was not a closed parking area because of the flood, it is a place I have parked at many times before. Apparently something changed. So, I owe the good citizens of HoCo $50.
But it gets better. We get home and the house was feeling a little toasty. I look at the thermometer, and see we are at 78; it is set at 71. That is not good. I go outside and the compressor fan is not spinning, and there is a little bit of an electrical smell. I go inside, reset the system and get the same result. I then push the fan blade, and the unit starts up. I was happy I temporarily fixed it. But alas, I did not. Temp kept rising. I made a couple phone calls and did some work in the storm that blew by last night, and it is the capacitor. Going to cost $50 for the part and
I can sleep upstairs tonight. As it is, it is too hot in the house for our old dog. She is at work with me today.
While we were diagnosing the A/C we also went looking for window A/C's just in case. We went to:
Home Depot--out of stock
Lowes--only had 230v units
Wal Mart--out of stock
Target--we called and they had some in Annapolis! We drove to Annapolis and looked for them, but we could not find them. Come to find out, they were actually out of stock too. So that was fun.
We slept in the basement with a fan and dehum on. At least it was dry heat and the air was moving.
Liz and I went exploring around Ellicott City yesterday--not the part that got flooded out, but up in the woods. As we were leaving one of Howard County's finest was coming up the hill and informed us that the river was closed, parks were closed, etc. Se we left. But not before he gave me a parking ticket. Mind you, this was not a closed parking area because of the flood, it is a place I have parked at many times before. Apparently something changed. So, I owe the good citizens of HoCo $50.
But it gets better. We get home and the house was feeling a little toasty. I look at the thermometer, and see we are at 78; it is set at 71. That is not good. I go outside and the compressor fan is not spinning, and there is a little bit of an electrical smell. I go inside, reset the system and get the same result. I then push the fan blade, and the unit starts up. I was happy I temporarily fixed it. But alas, I did not. Temp kept rising. I made a couple phone calls and did some work in the storm that blew by last night, and it is the capacitor. Going to cost $50 for the part and
I can sleep upstairs tonight. As it is, it is too hot in the house for our old dog. She is at work with me today.While we were diagnosing the A/C we also went looking for window A/C's just in case. We went to:
Home Depot--out of stock
Lowes--only had 230v units
Wal Mart--out of stock
Target--we called and they had some in Annapolis! We drove to Annapolis and looked for them, but we could not find them. Come to find out, they were actually out of stock too. So that was fun.
We slept in the basement with a fan and dehum on. At least it was dry heat and the air was moving.
i have a small window unit you can borrow!!!! text me. i can drop it off today... enough for one small room (bed room?? for you and pups)
08-15-2016, 06:28 AM
#1488
Community Organizer
Originally Posted by WhrDLMI' timestamp='1471267730' post='24039604
[quote name='tacocat' timestamp='1471267480' post='24039599']
Other issue, is there is no window nearby in the basement to place the 230v unit.
So we will be set--plan A: Fix house AC; plan-B: Get temp A/C unit while house system gets replaced or plan C: take over Aaron's house.
House system is 20 years old this year.
Other issue, is there is no window nearby in the basement to place the 230v unit.
So we will be set--plan A: Fix house AC; plan-B: Get temp A/C unit while house system gets replaced or plan C: take over Aaron's house.
House system is 20 years old this year.
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I know. I was only kiddin.
08-15-2016, 06:29 AM
#1489
Community Organizer
08-15-2016, 07:31 AM
#1490
Star wars? More like Star BORES!