Yet another AC issue

[Strats-N-Vettes]

Originally Posted by aerovette

Not to boohoo on ya, but I have a funeral to pay for.
Funeral > AC
I'm going cheap/easy until I can afford to replace. So it's duct tape and bubblegum for a while.

awwww man..l.now I feel like a heel...sorry bro.

[ratflinger]

Originally Posted by Egnalf

some things those pesky liars require to answer your calls:
A license
Insurances--general liability, worker comp, commercial auto, pollution
A building
Utilities
Computers/phones
someone to answer the phone
Desks, chairs, miscellaneous
Someone to do billing, banking, etc
Tools
inventory (floor planning is residential)
parts for untold # of brands
Training
CPA
Attorney on retainer
Vacation
Healthcare plans
Retirement plans
Advertising
permits and someone to navigate building code offices

I simply cannot understand why a local contractor would cost more than if you did it yourself with no insurance, permit or licensing.

All of that is true and valid. But there are too many who just want to replace your old system instead of fixing it. Someone does the job correctly, and for a fair price deserves your business. Unfortunately I don't have the time or patience to sort through the mess.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by Egnalf

The newer versions are fairly bulletproof and in fact I have one in my home. The sales pitch is about constant comfort/some energy savings. For higher end homes, having the place stay very close to setpoint by constantly running at low speed, and only ramping up on the hottest of days is agreeable to people who can afford it. Standard systems can deviate a degree or two from setpoint, and cause unwanted starting/stopping noises, especially on poorly designed duct systems. By adding a humidistat, you drive fan speed slower on a call for dehumidification, keeping a drier home at a slightly higher temp. It works really well, but again $$$$$.

That’s what the neighbor has. Works great. ROI for the price isn’t there.

[Rodnok1]

Originally Posted by ratflinger

All of that is true and valid. But there are too many who just want to replace your old system instead of fixing it. Someone does the job correctly, and for a fair price deserves your business. Unfortunately I don't have the time or patience to sort through the mess.

I've found some have no idea how to fix alot of stuff so they just replace everything. I had to show furnace guy how to wire thermostat back to new unit and he was the smartest guy they had. I also had to show them how to adjust it so it'd run(fuel oil) properly. In this area fuel oil is a very common heateing source so no excuses.

[Raazor]

Call a different guy

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[ratflinger]

Originally Posted by Raazor

Call a different guy

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In a city the size of San Antonio there are hundreds. Any good suggestions on how to weed your way through a mess like that?

[benny42]

Originally Posted by aerovette

No can do at this time. I need to keep patching and praying.

To replace is about $8k.

Plus, without exception, of my personal friends that have replaced units, the replacements don't get their houses nearly cool enough. I have 4 friends or coworkers that have done replacements and all of them say the new refrigerants suck.

The “new” refrigerants don’t suck, the low ball installs do. A properly installed r410 system will cool exactly like an r22 system will. I 100% understand the financial part of this. It’s a LOT of money in the hottest part of a heat wave.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Strats-N-Vettes

awwww man..l.now I feel like a heel...sorry bro.

No worries at all. That wasn't my intention, just a reason why I need to find out how much I can do without calling the guy.

[Steve_R]

Here’s what salt air does to the condenser coil, the white is corroded aluminum. I used a fine wire brush to try to clean it, but the aluminum is so corroded it just shredded the fins so I gave up on that. I cleaned it as best I could with compressed air, but it’s obviously time for a new system.
.

[Aerovette]

You should see what dog urine does.

[Raazor]

Originally Posted by ratflinger

In a city the size of San Antonio there are hundreds. Any good suggestions on how to weed your way through a mess like that?

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In Montucky you generally have a choice of two depending on your city size. Sometimes three... but they're related

[Vandelay Industries]

Originally Posted by Raazor

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In Montucky you generally have a choice of two depending on your city size. Sometimes three... but they're related

Isn't everybody in Montucky related?

[Rodnok1]

Originally Posted by aerovette

You should see what dog urine does.

Yep unfortunately seen it many times. Last condenser i replaced at my place i put a fence a foot plus away around it. Stupid dogs...

[LisaJohn]

Son had two different cleaners and cleaned coils and something else and added some of that high dollar r22. He says the canooter value and flux capacitor is on th fritz and it’s 19 years old. Waiting on the new one now. Could be a few weeks.

[LisaJohn]

Anybody know how to get the prez to pay for our new hvac?

[Rodnok1]

I believe you are the wrong demographic....

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by LisaJohn

Anybody know how to get the prez to pay for our new hvac?

Tell the government you are switching from a gas powered AC to electric. Send AOC the bill.

[Egnalf]

Originally Posted by LisaJohn

Anybody know how to get the prez to pay for our new hvac?

Won't pay it all but maybe a credit is helpful?


https://www.nicksairconditioning.com...ves-explained/

[LisaJohn]

Thanks Egnalf. I’m going to print out the form now and put with our tax stuff.

[ratflinger]

Originally Posted by Egnalf

Won't pay it all but maybe a credit is helpful?


https://www.nicksairconditioning.com...ves-explained/

That would be your fellow taxpayers helping to foot the bill.