Need knowledgeable HVAC tech for Carrier heat pump (buying, contractor)
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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I've called two companies out now. Both have been unable to diagnose my problem. I have an older (7 years old) R22 Carrier heat pump whose fan is intermittent. It is not the fan motor nor the cap (both were replaced). Looking for a personal recommendation. I used my usual company who I've always liked and whose techs are good but don't seem to have the technical knowledge required, just basic level stuff.
Is the fan intermittent if you set the thermostat to fan-only?
FYI, I just had 4 pounds of R-22 added to my system. Because of the Montreal Protocol, R-22 is getting very expensive. If someone diagnoses are facing a major repair, consider buying a new system that uses R-410. Of course, an HVAC contractor will probably make this observation when they come to your house...
Justin Woodlief has helped us twice now and knew what the problem was in less than five mins. Really nice guy. His number is in this post below.
best,
toodie
Is the fan intermittent if you set the thermostat to fan-only?
FYI, I just had 4 pounds of R-22 added to my system. Because of the Montreal Protocol, R-22 is getting very expensive. If someone diagnoses are facing a major repair, consider buying a new system that uses R-410. Of course, an HVAC contractor will probably make this observation when they come to your house...
Long story tech diagnosed as bad fan motor. I replaced cap and fan at his suggestion (easy swap). Problem continues.
If you added 4# you have a leak hopefully they fixed it (required by law). That is a lot of freon!!
Justin Woodlief has helped us twice now and knew what the problem was in less than five mins. Really nice guy. His number is in this post below.
best,
toodie
I had seen his name on here before but couldn't remember to search. I'll give him a call, thank you!
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