A/C acting up again (losing freon ?)
#1
08-08-14, 05:20 AM
A/C acting up again (losing freon ?)
My second floor ac start acting up around 5.00 pm it was showing 80 inside and it was set to 76 and if I put the thermostat to 79 it will come down to 79 and if I put to 78 it will go back up to 80 and at the same time outside was around 92 or so after started raining thermostat start coming down to 75 and stayed till now and outside is 73 and by the way my attic fan has stopped working for 2 weeks now.
#2
08-08-14, 06:04 AM
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Whoa! You have to start using some punctuation in your posts, it's difficult to decipher what you're saying.
#3
08-08-14, 06:07 AM
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When was the last time the outdoor coil was rinsed?
Has anyone located a refrigerant leak or added refrigerant to your system?
Has anyone located a refrigerant leak or added refrigerant to your system?
#4
08-08-14, 06:27 AM
I did the outdoor coil rinsing last year(I think I should do it right now) and last august it lost freon and the tech guy could not find the leak so he add the stop leak and freon.Nobody added freon this year.And thank you for putting up with my writing.I did clean the outdoor coil and so far is running at 75 and 80 outside.It is 12 noon now.
Last edited by scrambledlife; 08-08-14 at 08:51 AM.
#5
08-08-14, 10:34 AM
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I had a customer insist that I put that stuff in her unit before. I could only get a 13 degree drop in temperature after using it.
#6
08-08-14, 06:30 PM
In mine looks like it did stop the leak and my next door neighbours' too.And he had to put 1 1/2 pounds freon too.Could it be hard rain last night rinsing some helped mine,after you asked me too I did a good rinsing and it's working good or because outside little cooler.
#7
08-08-14, 08:15 PM
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Do you have a digital meat thermometer?
What is the air temperature entering and leaving your indoor unit?
What is the air temperature entering and leaving your indoor unit?
#8
08-08-14, 08:34 PM
No I don't have the thermometer but they are like 20.00 in target.I honestly did not get second ?.I think you wanted me put the thermometer inside the vent in the room (upstair room),right?
#9
08-08-14, 08:44 PM
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A got one from walmart for $10 for use around the kitchen.
For $20 you can get the Cooper that I use daily at work for this purpose.
Amazon.com: Cooper-Atkins DPP400W-0-8 Digital Pocket Test Thermometer, Waterproof, Pen Style, -40/392° F Temperature Range: Industrial & Scientific
For $20 you can get the Cooper that I use daily at work for this purpose.
Amazon.com: Cooper-Atkins DPP400W-0-8 Digital Pocket Test Thermometer, Waterproof, Pen Style, -40/392° F Temperature Range: Industrial & Scientific
#10
08-08-14, 09:01 PM
I should get one from amazan but how about second question,where do I check for indoor unit?
Last edited by scrambledlife; 08-08-14 at 09:42 PM.
#11
08-08-14, 09:32 PM
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Around here the unit is usually in the attic or in a closet. Some homes have it in a basement. Some have a package unit outside with air ducts run from the outdoor unit to the house.
#12
08-08-14, 09:45 PM
Yes ,it is in attic but where do I put the thermometer? by the way thank you for answering my ?s.
#13
08-09-14, 03:08 AM
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I measure at the transition between the furnace and evaporator coil and measure again 2 feet after the evaporator coil.
I've marked the locations with a small red dot.
I've marked the locations with a small red dot.
#14
08-09-14, 05:39 AM
I saw this Taylor Super-Bright LED Digital Kitchen Thermometer at Target or Extech Instruments 39240 Waterproof Thermometer at frys.Will they work to check the temp?Or get one from Amazan and let you know next week(hopefully)?
Last edited by scrambledlife; 08-09-14 at 06:27 AM.
#15
08-09-14, 06:36 PM
I got the thermometer(from target) and check the temperature entering (the cool air that comes from unit in,right?) first time went down to 61 and second time it was around 67.The leaving air was around 84.Could you tell me how much to insert the thermometer in and how long to hold it in to see the right temp,ty.
#16
08-09-14, 06:56 PM
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61 to 67 supply air is a big difference. What condition changed? Did the stat cycle off?
84 degree return air is hot. Is it 78 degrees in the house when you measured 84 return air at the unit? Do you see any dirty insulation where the return air duct hits the ceiling? If the insulation resembles a dirty air filter you are pulling attic air into the return air.
I stick the thermometer all the way into the duct and hold it there until the reading stops going down or up.
84 degree return air is hot. Is it 78 degrees in the house when you measured 84 return air at the unit? Do you see any dirty insulation where the return air duct hits the ceiling? If the insulation resembles a dirty air filter you are pulling attic air into the return air.
I stick the thermometer all the way into the duct and hold it there until the reading stops going down or up.
#17
08-09-14, 07:52 PM
If I remember good cycle went off and temp started going up.When I measured 84 return air at the unit,it was 75-76 in the house ( may be I did not hold it enough) and the light goes off on the thermometer after 10 seconds I had to push o-off on the thermometer to see the temp.I will do this tomorrow again and let you know.But this is what happened today I got more coil cleaner to clean the downstairs one and I did tuned off both of them(upstairs too).I cleaned upstairs one again and when I turned on it was 79 and I put 76 nothing happened only it would go down to 78 till sun started going down lucky me (maybe not) it rained again and now it is running at 76.And I have changed the filters.ty again
#18
08-09-14, 08:00 PM
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I think you need a different thermometer.
Leave it in the duct for 60 seconds and turn it on again.
Leave it in the duct for 60 seconds and turn it on again.
#19
08-09-14, 08:55 PM
I will return it and get another one fro frys but why that happens when I turned it on after cleaning( I turned on it was 79 and I put 76 nothing happened only it would go down to 78 till sun started going down lucky me (maybe not) it rained again and now it is running at 76)<----
#20
08-09-14, 09:15 PM
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I'd choose one of these from Frys.
I struggle with pronouns. Define "that" that happens.
Are you saying that your thermostat is 3 degrees off of calibrations as well as struggling to cool?
FRYS.comÂ*|Â*Extech
I'd choose one of these from Frys.
I struggle with pronouns. Define "that" that happens.
Are you saying that your thermostat is 3 degrees off of calibrations as well as struggling to cool?
#21
08-09-14, 09:32 PM
I mean when I turn the switch off on the upstairs AC and on after an hour, the temp shows 79 or 80 and I put on at 76 but it does not cool down more than 78 unless outside starts cooling down.I am so sorry for my writings.
#22
08-09-14, 09:40 PM
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Measure the temperature of both of the copper pipes as well as the outdoor temperature with your new thermometer.
I still feel like you have a large return air leak. (you are pulling in attic air between the air filter and the furnace)
I still feel like you have a large return air leak. (you are pulling in attic air between the air filter and the furnace)
#23
08-09-14, 10:01 PM
I will check the returns lines and get the thermometer from frys and I let you know.Good night and hopefully I talk to you tomorrow.
#24
08-10-14, 06:50 PM
After reading again this morning (a large return air leak) , I checked all the lines in attic and discovered a few leaks sizes of 1/2,1,2,4,5 inches.I had some FOIL TAPE-322 HVAC and patched the leaks ( I hope I did the right thing) and left to get thermometer from frys.And these are the results:
outside temperature 78
downstairs copper pipe : running 65 not-running 73
upstairs copper pipe : running 73 not-running 75
it the attic:
the return air 75 -running
air temperature entering 61-running
All these times upstairs was set at 76 and downstairs was set at 75.
outside temperature 78
downstairs copper pipe : running 65 not-running 73
upstairs copper pipe : running 73 not-running 75
it the attic:
the return air 75 -running
air temperature entering 61-running
All these times upstairs was set at 76 and downstairs was set at 75.
#25
08-10-14, 08:02 PM
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The air entering the unit it the warmer air and is called the return air.
The cold air is leaving the unit and is called the supply air.
To help verify a return air leak I get the temperature at the filter grill and again entering the evaporator coil. Did we improve that 8 degree rise?
I also get the temperature leaving the evaporator coil.
The cold air is leaving the unit and is called the supply air.
To help verify a return air leak I get the temperature at the filter grill and again entering the evaporator coil. Did we improve that 8 degree rise?
I also get the temperature leaving the evaporator coil.
#26
08-10-14, 08:39 PM
I checked box by the filer in unit and it was 75 and the box bringing cold air in was 61 and these were checked while unite was running.I checked all the return airs area that duct hits the ceiling and 2 of them were dirty.The one that was real dirty had bigger leak spot and the return line to downstairs had same size leak spot.Do you think the evaporator coil could be dirty.I did not get the part ,Did we improve that 8 degree rise? you asked.
#27
08-10-14, 10:31 PM
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It sounds like you have more than 1 air intake grill.
I was asking for A,C,D,E,F and G.
If C is 75 and E is 61 you only have a 14 degree delta tee. This should be around 18.
The temperature of your liquid line (G) outside and the air entering the outdoor unit and the air discharging from the top of the unit would also help.
#28
08-11-14, 06:33 PM
If the intake grill is the one in dinning room 14x14 filter in ,no I only have one and none upstairs.I checked it again this afternoon and C-76, E-63.
#29
08-11-14, 07:19 PM
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Do you have two different A/C systems ?
It would be strange to have an attic mounted air handler and only have one return on the lower floor. I'm assuming the dining room is on the lower floor.
There should be a return on the second floor as heat rises and needs to be removed.
It would be strange to have an attic mounted air handler and only have one return on the lower floor. I'm assuming the dining room is on the lower floor.
There should be a return on the second floor as heat rises and needs to be removed.
#30
08-11-14, 07:39 PM
Yes dinning room is downstairs and 2 units.Upstairs and downstairs.Upstairs I have one return air in each room and one in the hall in the ceiling.
#31
08-11-14, 09:23 PM
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no I only have one and none upstairs
Upstairs I have one return air in each room and one in the hall in the ceiling
A supply air grill discharges cold air into each room in the cool mode.
How many return air grills do you have on the system that we are trying to troubleshoot?
#32
08-11-14, 10:14 PM
Isn't the air intake grill that I have in the downstairs with 14x14 filter in it?
I think I misunderstood PJmax.And yes I return air in each room sorry.
I think I misunderstood PJmax.And yes I return air in each room sorry.
#33
08-12-14, 03:20 PM
I checked the temps in attic today again:
return was 79.
supply air was 64 and the outside temp 90 or 91.Are we getting there?
return was 79.
supply air was 64 and the outside temp 90 or 91.Are we getting there?
