Changing Compressor
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Changing Compressor
The compressor on my AC unit is dead, and I'm looking to buy a new one and have a local HVAC contractor remove the old one and install the new one.
I was told that the new unit has to be the same model number as the old compressor. This unit is from 1999, and I'd be a little surprised if the compressors still have the same model numbers (but I've been wrong before). Does that sound correct? Otherwise, and suggestions where I could source a new one (aside from a HVAC contractor) or a used one?
I'm really just trying to do this to get through the summer, and see where things are in the Fall. Thanks for any suggestions.
I was told that the new unit has to be the same model number as the old compressor. This unit is from 1999, and I'd be a little surprised if the compressors still have the same model numbers (but I've been wrong before). Does that sound correct? Otherwise, and suggestions where I could source a new one (aside from a HVAC contractor) or a used one?
I'm really just trying to do this to get through the summer, and see where things are in the Fall. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Several tests done by 2 technicians. The second tech used a box with a crank to run a current through the compressor and he used a "booster" on the capacitor to kick start it.
It's a Trane compressor. Does Trane sell them to consumers, or how can I get one?
I've seen several used ones for the same size unit (3.5 tons and using R22), what else would I need to know to make sure another compressor is compatible?
It's a Trane compressor. Does Trane sell them to consumers, or how can I get one?
I've seen several used ones for the same size unit (3.5 tons and using R22), what else would I need to know to make sure another compressor is compatible?
