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Posted by udarrell on August 28, 2006, 2:09 pm
Jerry, This is NOT a Flame!
You will need some knowledge in this field before you will know the
qualifying questions to ask potential contractors' & their techs.
However, be careful or you will tick them off! - udarrell
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Air Conditioning's Affordable Path to the "Human Comfort Zone Goal"
http://www.udarrell.com/udarrell-air-conditioning.html
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Jerry wrote:
> My first posting to this group. As a layman, I'd like to get some
> general info from the knowledgeable. Since moving into my newly built
> house 13 years ago, my central A/C cooled well and electric bills were
> never too high. In San Diego we don’t run the A/C more than 4 to 6
> weeks per year.
>
> I've always been in the habit of feeling the larger, cold fitting when
> walking by the back yard unit to check the coldness. Nice and cold
> until a few days ago. It then was only somewhat cool and had a little
> oily substance on the cold fitting. I turned off the A/C right away
> until I can get it checked. From what I gathered lurking here, a tech
> needs to at least evacuate the entire system, ensure there are no
> leaks, and recharge with brand new freon. I have some questions...
>
> 1) Generally, how much should I expect to spend if that’s all that is
> needed? It’s a long run from the back yard compressor to the attic
> furnace system towards the front of the two story house.
>
> 2) How do I find a reputable company with competent technicians?
>
> 3) Any other periodic maintenance that should be done?
>
> 4) From day one, the lines in the outside wall by the back yard unit
> have occasionally produce a pressure-relief-like swishing sound that
> lasts for about 20 seconds. Is that bad?
>
> 5) Are service rates seasonal? Higher rates in the summer?
>
> Thanks to the group. Jerry
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