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Posted by The King on February 8, 2009, 6:30 am
On Sat, 7 Feb 2009 18:08:56 -0800 (PST), dstrakele
>> > The subject heat pump stopped working last fall in the heating mode.
>> > On a call for heat it just sits there. I had a tech come out he
>> > replaced a control board. Parts are under warranty labor is not. He
>> > said the soild state timer that keeps the unit from cycling on and off
>> > too fast was locked up. It cost about $300.00 for the service call.
>> > The unit has the same symptom again, I would like to know if anyone
>> > else has run into this recurring issue before I call for service
>> > again.
>> > Thanks
>> > Dave
>> What is the serial number and what defrost board does it have in it. There
>> have been a couple of issues with one of the boards. The board old board
>> number is 47-21517-22 The new number is 47-21517-92
>> Is the tech an actual Rheem Top Contractor dealer?? or is it "Billy Joe Jim
>> Bob" with the lowest price??
>> Yes it makes a difference. BTW, if the service call only cost $300, you got
>> a hell of a deal. I would have been $400.
>> Even with the correct board, it sounds like you got other issues and
>> problems with the system. You need to call somebody that knows what they are
>> doing.
>The board is a 4721517-22
>There are 2 leds # 1 is flashing # 2 is off- indicates a high PS lock-
>out. Says to short the test pins to reset.
>The company I called was the outfit that repaired the system after a
>garage fire we had. Insurance hired them. They are a reputable company
>in our area but NOT a Rheem dealer. I thought it might have been
>something wrong with the installation.
>Anyway, I will try the Rheem outfit I purchased the unit from, I
>appreciate the input. At least I know there is a new board available.
Why do you want to replace the board when the problem appears to be a
high pressure trip.
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Posted by Bubba on February 8, 2009, 9:01 am
On Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:30:41 -0500, The King
>On Sat, 7 Feb 2009 18:08:56 -0800 (PST), dstrakele
>>> > The subject heat pump stopped working last fall in the heating mode.
>>> > On a call for heat it just sits there. I had a tech come out he
>>> > replaced a control board. Parts are under warranty labor is not. He
>>> > said the soild state timer that keeps the unit from cycling on and off
>>> > too fast was locked up. It cost about $300.00 for the service call.
>>> > The unit has the same symptom again, I would like to know if anyone
>>> > else has run into this recurring issue before I call for service
>>> > again.
>>> > Thanks
>>> > Dave
>>> What is the serial number and what defrost board does it have in it. There
>>> have been a couple of issues with one of the boards. The board old board
>>> number is 47-21517-22 The new number is 47-21517-92
>>> Is the tech an actual Rheem Top Contractor dealer?? or is it "Billy Joe Jim
>>> Bob" with the lowest price??
>>> Yes it makes a difference. BTW, if the service call only cost $300, you got
>>> a hell of a deal. I would have been $400.
>>> Even with the correct board, it sounds like you got other issues and
>>> problems with the system. You need to call somebody that knows what they are
>>> doing.
>>The board is a 4721517-22
>>There are 2 leds # 1 is flashing # 2 is off- indicates a high PS lock-
>>out. Says to short the test pins to reset.
>>The company I called was the outfit that repaired the system after a
>>garage fire we had. Insurance hired them. They are a reputable company
>>in our area but NOT a Rheem dealer. I thought it might have been
>>something wrong with the installation.
>>Anyway, I will try the Rheem outfit I purchased the unit from, I
>>appreciate the input. At least I know there is a new board available.
>Why do you want to replace the board when the problem appears to be a
>high pressure trip.
Kind of like:
"Hey, my furnace doesnt work so I replaced the thermostat. Now it
still doesnt work. Should I replace the thermostat with a better
programmable type?"
Bubba
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Posted by geothermaljones on February 6, 2009, 9:55 am
Bubba,
I'm thinking the stat needs replacement...
Home Depots has the setback stats that save over 30% on energy...
geothermaljones
> The subject heat pump stopped working last fall in the heating mode.
> On a call for heat it just sits there. I had a tech come out he
> replaced a control board. Parts are under warranty labor is not. He
> said the soild state timer that keeps the unit from cycling on and off
> too fast was locked up. It cost about $300.00 for the service call.
> The unit has the same symptom again, I would like to know if anyone
> else has run into this recurring issue before I call for service
> again.
> Thanks
> Dave
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Posted by Bubba on February 6, 2009, 8:26 pm
On Fri, 6 Feb 2009 08:55:40 -0600, "geothermaljones"
>Bubba,
>I'm thinking the stat needs replacement...
>Home Depots has the setback stats that save over 30% on energy...
> geothermaljones
>> The subject heat pump stopped working last fall in the heating mode.
>> On a call for heat it just sits there. I had a tech come out he
>> replaced a control board. Parts are under warranty labor is not. He
>> said the soild state timer that keeps the unit from cycling on and off
>> too fast was locked up. It cost about $300.00 for the service call.
>> The unit has the same symptom again, I would like to know if anyone
>> else has run into this recurring issue before I call for service
>> again.
>> Thanks
>> Dave
Well......yes, if he can get Stormy to replace the stat then , YES,
its the stat.
Bubba
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>> > On a call for heat it just sits there. I had a tech come out he
>> > replaced a control board. Parts are under warranty labor is not. He
>> > said the soild state timer that keeps the unit from cycling on and off
>> > too fast was locked up. It cost about $300.00 for the service call.
>> > The unit has the same symptom again, I would like to know if anyone
>> > else has run into this recurring issue before I call for service
>> > again.
>> > Thanks
>> > Dave