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05-31-13, 11:20 PM
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Posted By jsarin1

It looks like the cause of a low voltage...

It looks like the cause of a low voltage situation confirmed by an HVAC tech that came out to see it. He suggested it was my capacitor or a loose connection at the contactor. My original capacitor...
05-29-13, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,817
Posted By jsarin1

So, I just installed a new fan motor, capacitor...

So, I just installed a new fan motor, capacitor and contactor relay. Fan still does not spin when the thermostat calls for AC. Can we conclude that it needs a freon recharge?
05-16-13, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,817
Posted By jsarin1

Tempstar CA5536VKA1, condenser fan not spinning.

I have a Tempstar CA5536VKA1 that's about 10 years old.
When the control unit calls for cold air, the house circulating fan turns on but no cold air.

I checked outside and the condenser fan was...
10-01-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,662
Posted By jsarin1

Thanks a ton. Cleaning the pressure switch port...

Thanks a ton. Cleaning the pressure switch port on the draft inducer worked. It had some white schmutz clogging the tubing. Good news is that it works, bad news is I just paid for a new control...
10-01-12, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,662
Posted By jsarin1

When the thermostat calls for heat, the draft...

When the thermostat calls for heat, the draft inducer starts to spin. The HSI does not get red hot. The draft inducer just keeps on spinning...
10-01-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,662
Posted By jsarin1

HSI on Tempstar furnace will not heat up

I have a Tempstar furnace that does not light. The thermostat calls for heat, but the HSI does not heat up. I just replaced the HSI (Honeywell) with a new one and installed it, nothing happened. I...
10-01-12, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,387
Posted By jsarin1

Just pulled out the outlet for the refrigerator...

Just pulled out the outlet for the refrigerator and as I was pulling it out the wires from the backstabs just released from the outlet. They must have been loose. I replaced the outlet and moved the...
09-27-12, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,387
Posted By jsarin1

I'm sorry, I didn't clarify. When I "reset the...

I'm sorry, I didn't clarify. When I "reset the breakers," I switched them from on to off and back on. They have never tripped and stay in the on position.

I am now in the process of moving all...
09-27-12, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,387
Posted By jsarin1

The first time, I reset the breakers. I was...

The first time, I reset the breakers. I was getting 127V at all the outlets. I plugged in the microwave and range. When I plugged in the fridge, I heard a "zapping" sound and the lights on the...
09-27-12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,387
Posted By jsarin1

I forgot to include that in the condition where...

I forgot to include that in the condition where the outlets short with the breaker still in the on position; I am getting 3.4V at the outlets. All my operable outlets give me 127V.
09-27-12, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,387
Posted By jsarin1

Outlets shorting...

My microwave shorted the kitchen outlets today and I checked the breaker box. The breakers were still in the on position and tight. So, I suspected a loose connection in one of the outlets.

I...
09-25-12, 11:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,143
Posted By jsarin1

As suggested, I tied and capped off all the...

As suggested, I tied and capped off all the yellow wires to the other outlets and left the outlet #4 on w/ a broken tab and it works. Thanks so much for the help everyone! I'll definitely be around...
09-21-12, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,143
Posted By jsarin1

I'm not sure I followed that completely. I...

I'm not sure I followed that completely.

I would like only outlet #4 to be controlled by the switch. Is that possible? Which tabs would I have to break for that to work?

Lastly, if I can't have...
09-21-12, 08:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,143
Posted By jsarin1

Thanks for such a thorough explanation. I...

Thanks for such a thorough explanation.

I double-checked the outlets in the room. And all of them have a yellow and a red wire at the two brass screws. Does this mean that I have the remove ALL of...
09-19-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,143
Posted By jsarin1

Here are photos of the two switches. The switch...

Here are photos of the two switches. The switch with an orange wire going to it is for the closet light that is working. The other switch is the dead one. There are two brass screws on the top with...
09-19-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,143
Posted By jsarin1

I started taking photos of the outlets, but found...

I started taking photos of the outlets, but found the spaghetti was hard to make out so I made diagrams of each. See below...

I couldn't find an outlet with a black and a red wire to the top...
09-18-12, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,143
Posted By jsarin1

I have to move furniture tonight so I can pull...

I have to move furniture tonight so I can pull out all the outlets. I'll post photos of the switches and all outlets tomorrow. Thanks for your quick reply.
09-18-12, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,143
Posted By jsarin1

Question Dead switch in master bedroom, please help...

I recently moved into my home (built in 1975) and did a lot of painting. At the same time, I removed all the old outlets and installed new tamper resistant equivalents. But, I forgot to make note of...
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