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G8r4evr · 11-04-2009, 07:40 PM

It is only a 4 year old unit and we have had to have a repair man come out 5 times already. This time it is blowing air, just not cold air. Any suggestions?

**gator421** · 11-04-2009, 07:45 PM

If you've been using the same repairman, get a different one.

LeafUF · 11-04-2009, 07:46 PM

If you have a fan outside I use to have problems with bugs crawling in there and cutting off the electrical circuit. Might be something to look into.

G8r4evr · 11-04-2009, 07:47 PM

I wish it were that easy...but we havent used the same company twice.

**PVBgator** · 11-04-2009, 07:52 PM

I own an ac comp what have they been repairing? most units have 5 year parts warranty always check your circuit breakers your outside unit is on a seperate breaker so blower runs but no cool air

panamacitygator · 11-04-2009, 08:26 PM

Sounds like you may a frozen coil. Is your filter changed every 30 days, does the coil appear to be frozen over? How is your air flow? If the filter is changed regularly is the coil still iced over? It could be low on freon. If your coil is dirty it may need to be cleaned. This could also make your coil freeze.

If your coil is frozen, turn the unit on fan only, get a hair dryer and physically heat up the coil and melt the ice. Continue heating the coil until all ice is gone, then reinstall the filter and turn unit on.

Let me know if I'm right.

**invisible1** · 11-04-2009, 08:28 PM

That sounds about right Panama. I had that problem earlier this year and was advised to do that by my AC guy. It worked. I have since replaced it with a Trane. Damn this thing blows cold!

**FrankGator627** · 11-04-2009, 08:45 PM

The real question is why are you running the AC with such beautiful weather?

vaxcardinal · 11-04-2009, 08:53 PM

you could move further north, its 46 degrees outside right now

**ufrulz2** · 11-04-2009, 11:12 PM

46 sounds warm. It's 30 here.

coachw1 · 11-04-2009, 11:42 PM

My new unit kept blowing compressors. The company finally sent out someone to clean the acid out of the lines I believe. I haven't had a problem since then.

vaxcardinal · 11-05-2009, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufrulz2

46 sounds warm. It's 30 here.

yours is probably a dry heat

rpmGator · 11-05-2009, 09:57 AM

I would see if you qualify for the $1,500 credit to replace an A/C unit, check the BBB for the company with the best record, and put in a new one.

I worked as an industrial mechanic for twenty years. I doubt your unit is going to get better with age. At some point, it is cheaper to just replace... with a different brand and installer.

**shelbygt350** · 11-05-2009, 04:06 PM

1- use better filters
2- change filters often (6 x per yr)
3- put clorox in line when you change filters
4- buy a better brand (Trane, Bryant) not Goodman, Amana, etc.

panamacitygator · 11-05-2009, 04:38 PM

A little known fact. Many of the brands are made by a few select manufacturers. For example Bryant, Carrier, Magicaire and Comfortmaker are made by Carrier. Amana, Gibson, Maytag, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Nutone, Broan, Philco and Tappan are made by Nordyne. Rheem and Rudd are made by Rheem. Goodman makes Goodman, Janitrol and Arcoaire. Trane makes Trane and American Standard.

Best bet is to find a AC contractor that has a good track record and offers a good warranty.

busigator96 · 11-05-2009, 05:08 PM

go buy a Janijunk AC unit

**Miked198324** · 11-05-2009, 05:12 PM

I was wondering which gator had AC as initials their for a minute.

vaxcardinal · 11-05-2009, 06:57 PM

get the brand that offers collegiate colors...

panamacitygator · 11-05-2009, 08:22 PM

That would be York!!!http://www.yorkupg.com/homeowners/

11-04-2009, 07:40 PM	#1
G8r4evr Heisman Candidate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,425	AC is out, AGAIN! It is only a 4 year old unit and we have had to have a repair man come out 5 times already. This time it is blowing air, just not cold air. Any suggestions? __________________

11-04-2009, 07:46 PM	#3
LeafUF Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC Posts: 5,883	If you have a fan outside I use to have problems with bugs crawling in there and cutting off the electrical circuit. Might be something to look into. __________________

11-04-2009, 07:47 PM	#4
G8r4evr Heisman Candidate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,425	I wish it were that easy...but we havent used the same company twice. __________________

11-04-2009, 08:26 PM	#6
panamacitygator Ticket Swap Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 6,457	Sounds like you may a frozen coil. Is your filter changed every 30 days, does the coil appear to be frozen over? How is your air flow? If the filter is changed regularly is the coil still iced over? It could be low on freon. If your coil is dirty it may need to be cleaned. This could also make your coil freeze. If your coil is frozen, turn the unit on fan only, get a hair dryer and physically heat up the coil and melt the ice. Continue heating the coil until all ice is gone, then reinstall the filter and turn unit on. Let me know if I'm right. __________________ "Never argue with an idiot; they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."

11-04-2009, 08:45 PM	#8
FrankGator627 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gator Nation Posts: 15,865	The real question is why are you running the AC with such beautiful weather? __________________

11-04-2009, 07:45 PM	#2
gator421 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 484	If you've been using the same repairman, get a different one.

11-04-2009, 07:52 PM	#5
PVBgator VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10	I own an ac comp what have they been repairing? most units have 5 year parts warranty always check your circuit breakers your outside unit is on a seperate breaker so blower runs but no cool air

11-04-2009, 08:28 PM	#7
invisible1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 633	That sounds about right Panama. I had that problem earlier this year and was advised to do that by my AC guy. It worked. I have since replaced it with a Trane. Damn this thing blows cold!

11-04-2009, 08:53 PM	#9
vaxcardinal Heisman Candidate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,212	you could move further north, its 46 degrees outside right now

11-04-2009, 11:12 PM	#10
ufrulz2 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Outside of St. Paul, MN Posts: 7,110	46 sounds warm. It's 30 here.

11-04-2009, 11:42 PM	#11
coachw1 Redshirt Freshman Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 288	My new unit kept blowing compressors. The company finally sent out someone to clean the acid out of the lines I believe. I haven't had a problem since then.

11-05-2009, 09:57 AM	#13
rpmGator Heisman Candidate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,072	I would see if you qualify for the $1,500 credit to replace an A/C unit, check the BBB for the company with the best record, and put in a new one. I worked as an industrial mechanic for twenty years. I doubt your unit is going to get better with age. At some point, it is cheaper to just replace... with a different brand and installer. __________________ "In a moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing." Teddy Roosevelt

11-05-2009, 04:06 PM	#14
shelbygt350 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,271	1- use better filters 2- change filters often (6 x per yr) 3- put clorox in line when you change filters 4- buy a better brand (Trane, Bryant) not Goodman, Amana, etc.

11-05-2009, 04:38 PM	#15
panamacitygator Ticket Swap Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 6,457	A little known fact. Many of the brands are made by a few select manufacturers. For example Bryant, Carrier, Magicaire and Comfortmaker are made by Carrier. Amana, Gibson, Maytag, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Nutone, Broan, Philco and Tappan are made by Nordyne. Rheem and Rudd are made by Rheem. Goodman makes Goodman, Janitrol and Arcoaire. Trane makes Trane and American Standard. Best bet is to find a AC contractor that has a good track record and offers a good warranty. __________________ "Never argue with an idiot; they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."

11-05-2009, 05:08 PM	#16
busigator96 Gator Country Silver Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 8,080	go buy a Janijunk AC unit __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."--Emerson "Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt"-Shakespeare

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11-05-2009, 05:12 PM	#17
Miked198324 Da Meezger Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pensacola Posts: 788	I was wondering which gator had AC as initials their for a minute. __________________ If you want further proof that Elam is Florida-bound, I asked him if Lane Kiffin was going to be mad at him and he responded: “Oh well, I’ll just beat him.”

11-05-2009, 06:57 PM	#18
vaxcardinal Heisman Candidate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,212	get the brand that offers collegiate colors...

11-05-2009, 08:22 PM	#19
panamacitygator Ticket Swap Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 6,457	That would be York!!!http://www.yorkupg.com/homeowners/ __________________ "Never argue with an idiot; they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."

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