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My blower and compressor are always running rajasethuraman 10-08-2007
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Posted by on October 8, 2007, 12:00 pm

> kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
> >> .p.jm@see_my_sig_for_address.com wrote:
> >>> On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:44:38 -0700, rajasethuraman@gmail.com wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Hello experts
> >>>>
> >>>> I am facing a unique problem with my central air system.
> >>>>
> >>>> Make of the system is Goodman.
> >>>>
> >>>> For the past two months, my central air system\s blower and
compressor
> >>>> would not shut off when I place the thermostat to off position.
> >>>>
> >>>> I called a specialist from Sears. He studied at my system for more
> >>>> than 2 hours and could not diagonize the problem. But he suggested to
> >>>> try changing the furnace circuit board.
> >>>>
> >>>> I ordered a new circuit board and replaced it myself. Same problem.
> >>>> Blower / Compressor won't shut-off.
> >>>>
> >>>> Then, I read in the internet that the cooling part of my thermostat
> >>>> might be broken. So, I changed my thermostat. Same problem continues.
> >>>> (my old thermostat was white-rodgers and my new one is Honeywell)
> >>>>
> >>>> Now I am running out of options.
> >>>
> >>> Yeh - eventually, you're going to break loose with your wallet
> >>> and call an actual professional to come fix it.
> >> From his comments above, it sounds like the THOUGHT he did. His post
> >> indicates why so many homeowners try to fix their systems themselves.
> >> They call a licensed professional and he not only charges a
professional
> >> fee, but apparently knows little more or less than the homeowner.
> >>
> >> If you are not upset by the performance of the professional he called,
> >> you should be. Your criticism should be directed at the professional,
> >> not the homeowner.
> >
> >
> > The so called tech was an idiot.
>
> On THIS point we agree.
>
> > So is the homeowner for not having the tech change the board.
>
> So you are suggesting that the homeowner follow the advice of an idiot??


What he should have done is call someone that was known to be reliable.
But yes, if he had the 'so called' tech replace the board, he probably
wouldn't have purchased it.
Why, because the problem would have still been there and the tech would have
*still* been scratching his head.


> At least that
> > way the homeowner wouldn't be purchasing a circuit board that he didn't
> > need.
>
> What makes you think that once the "idiot" installed the circuit board
> that he would admit he was wrong, uninstall it, and not charge the
> homeowner for his time? I admit that is what SHOULD be done, but that
> is NOT how things are done. My guess is the "idiot" would say it needed
> replacement and look for another item if it did not solve the problem.


At which point the homeowner would have known the board wasn't the problem.


> Again, you might be a totally honest and knowledgeable HVAC technician.
> But there are too many like the guy described above, who have licenses
> by the way. That license SHOULD be an indicator that the holder is both
> knowledgeable and ethical. Those in the trade who are, should be
> outraged and do what they can to remove them.


I agree and it makes me pissed as well, but...
Does a drivers license indicate that someone's ethical? or a good driver?

This trade is no different than other trade.
How many auto-techs are knowledgeable?
How many electronic parts did they install to find the actual problem?
Assuming that they finally found/solved the problem.
HVAC is no different.
There are good and bad people in all races, in all trades, etc...



Posted by Mr.Tony to you on October 8, 2007, 9:09 pm
Thank You Ken
Tony said that

> kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
> >> .p.jm@see_my_sig_for_address.com wrote:
> >>> On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:44:38 -0700, rajasethuraman@gmail.com wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Hello experts
> >>>>
> >>>> I am facing a unique problem with my central air system.
> >>>>
> >>>> Make of the system is Goodman.
> >>>>
> >>>> For the past two months, my central air system\s blower and
compressor
> >>>> would not shut off when I place the thermostat to off position.
> >>>>
> >>>> I called a specialist from Sears. He studied at my system for more
> >>>> than 2 hours and could not diagonize the problem. But he suggested to
> >>>> try changing the furnace circuit board.
> >>>>
> >>>> I ordered a new circuit board and replaced it myself. Same problem.
> >>>> Blower / Compressor won't shut-off.
> >>>>
> >>>> Then, I read in the internet that the cooling part of my thermostat
> >>>> might be broken. So, I changed my thermostat. Same problem continues.
> >>>> (my old thermostat was white-rodgers and my new one is Honeywell)
> >>>>
> >>>> Now I am running out of options.
> >>>
> >>> Yeh - eventually, you're going to break loose with your wallet
> >>> and call an actual professional to come fix it.
> >> From his comments above, it sounds like the THOUGHT he did. His post
> >> indicates why so many homeowners try to fix their systems themselves.
> >> They call a licensed professional and he not only charges a
professional
> >> fee, but apparently knows little more or less than the homeowner.
> >>
> >> If you are not upset by the performance of the professional he called,
> >> you should be. Your criticism should be directed at the professional,
> >> not the homeowner.
> >
> >
> > The so called tech was an idiot.
>
> On THIS point we agree.
>
> > So is the homeowner for not having the tech change the board.
>
> So you are suggesting that the homeowner follow the advice of an idiot??
>
> At least that
> > way the homeowner wouldn't be purchasing a circuit board that he didn't
> > need.
>
> What makes you think that once the "idiot" installed the circuit board
> that he would admit he was wrong, uninstall it, and not charge the
> homeowner for his time? I admit that is what SHOULD be done, but that
> is NOT how things are done. My guess is the "idiot" would say it needed
> replacement and look for another item if it did not solve the problem.
>
> Again, you might be a totally honest and knowledgeable HVAC technician.
> But there are too many like the guy described above, who have licenses
> by the way. That license SHOULD be an indicator that the holder is both
> knowledgeable and ethical. Those in the trade who are, should be
> outraged and do what they can to remove them.
>
> The homeowner is the victim, not you and others like you.
> >
> >



Posted by Zyp on October 9, 2007, 10:49 am
Ken wrote:
> .p.jm@see_my_sig_for_address.com wrote:
>> On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:44:38 -0700, rajasethuraman@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hello experts
>>>
>>> I am facing a unique problem with my central air system.
>>>
>>> Make of the system is Goodman.
>>>
>>> For the past two months, my central air system\s blower and
>>> compressor would not shut off when I place the thermostat to off
>>> position. I called a specialist from Sears. He studied at my system for
>>> more
>>> than 2 hours and could not diagonize the problem. But he suggested
>>> to try changing the furnace circuit board.
>>>
>>> I ordered a new circuit board and replaced it myself. Same problem.
>>> Blower / Compressor won't shut-off.
>>>
>>> Then, I read in the internet that the cooling part of my thermostat
>>> might be broken. So, I changed my thermostat. Same problem
>>> continues. (my old thermostat was white-rodgers and my new one is
>>> Honeywell) Now I am running out of options.
>>
>>
>> Yeh - eventually, you're going to break loose with your wallet
>> and call an actual professional to come fix it.
>
> From his comments above, it sounds like the THOUGHT he did. His post
> indicates why so many homeowners try to fix their systems themselves.
> They call a licensed professional and he not only charges a
> professional fee, but apparently knows little more or less than the
> homeowner.
> If you are not upset by the performance of the professional he called,
> you should be. Your criticism should be directed at the professional,
> not the homeowner.
>
>
>>
>>> Please help me.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>> Raja

Pardon me, but usually when I don't receive the service I expect, I call
them back and ask for another tech, and for free the second time around!.
Why is it people think air conditioning is the only trade that homeowners
[which I too own a home] give up after the first tech? If you didn't get
the service you paid for, CALL 'EM BACK! Let them know you are not happy.

--
Zyp



Posted by Bubba on October 8, 2007, 7:43 am
On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:44:38 -0700, rajasethuraman@gmail.com wrote:

>Hello experts
>
>I am facing a unique problem with my central air system.
>
>Make of the system is Goodman.
>
>For the past two months, my central air system\s blower and compressor
>would not shut off when I place the thermostat to off position.
>
>I called a specialist from Sears. He studied at my system for more
>than 2 hours and could not diagonize the problem. But he suggested to
>try changing the furnace circuit board.
>
>I ordered a new circuit board and replaced it myself. Same problem.
>Blower / Compressor won't shut-off.
>
>Then, I read in the internet that the cooling part of my thermostat
>might be broken. So, I changed my thermostat. Same problem continues.
>(my old thermostat was white-rodgers and my new one is Honeywell)
>
>Now I am running out of options.
>
>Please help me.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Regards
>Raja

I love your story, Raja.
I wish I were the parts house for you.
YOu must really be saving a fortune with all the home repairs you do.
Bubba

Posted by lytning on October 8, 2007, 7:51 am
On Oct 8, 12:44 am, rajasethura...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello experts
>
> I am facing a unique problem with my central air system.
>
> Make of the system is Goodman.
>
> For the past two months, my central air system\s blower and compressor
> would not shut off when I place the thermostat to off position.
>
> I called a specialist from Sears. He studied at my system for more
> than 2 hours and could not diagonize the problem. But he suggested to
> try changing the furnace circuit board.
>
> I ordered a new circuit board and replaced it myself. Same problem.
> Blower / Compressor won't shut-off.
>
> Then, I read in the internet that the cooling part of my thermostat
> might be broken. So, I changed my thermostat. Same problem continues.
> (my old thermostat was white-rodgers and my new one is Honeywell)
>
> Now I am running out of options.
>
> Please help me.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Regards
> Raja

Disconnect wire going to contactor on compresser. That should stop
compresser. If not a stuck contactor could be the problem.


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