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Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-13-11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,791
Posted By jeggs

It is TRANE'S problem when their "licensed",...

It is TRANE'S problem when their "licensed", "qualified" independent Trane dealer doesn't know how to setup a system correctly. One call to TRANE and the area rep will make sure all the installation...
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-13-11, 10:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,791
Posted By jeggs

He has had the installers out twice and it still...

He has had the installers out twice and it still isn't right. Why keep calling them to come out? They don't have a clue. The installers are supposed to be TRANE certified techs. Which means they...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
02-13-11, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 31,211
Posted By jeggs

A brake system is a sealed system. The lid of the...

A brake system is a sealed system. The lid of the reservoir has a sealed diaphragm in it to compensate for the drop in fluid from pad/shoe wear without drawing in air or moisture. The fluid level...
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-13-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,791
Posted By jeggs

To protect your warranty you need to have someone...

To protect your warranty you need to have someone from TRANE set up your system and make any changes that need to be made. You paid for the installation. It is TRANE,s responsibility to make sure...
Forum: Thermostatic Controls
02-12-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,609
Posted By jeggs

Your Carrier thermostat is for a fan coil system....

Your Carrier thermostat is for a fan coil system. The Honeywell Prestige is not designed for this type of system. If you want a Honeywell thermostat for a fan coil system with fan speed adjustment...
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-12-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,791
Posted By jeggs

If you blow the picture up of the connections at...

If you blow the picture up of the connections at the thermostat it looks like the black wire on the W terminal with the white wire is a jumper. It looks like the other end of that black jumper is...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-11-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By jeggs

I agree with ray2047. Call the electric company...

I agree with ray2047. Call the electric company and tell them your findings. Give them the voltages from your UPS logs and when the trouble started. If they don't find a problem on their end have...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
02-10-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,121
Posted By jeggs

Like you said, people need to make money.

Like you said, people need to make money.
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-10-11, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,131
Posted By jeggs

I would probably spring for a new lineset. From...

I would probably spring for a new lineset. From the sound of your old compressor there is a good chance there is metal filings in the lines. It's hard to tell if you get them all out even with a good...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
02-10-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,121
Posted By jeggs

If you would have needed 8 coils the engine...

If you would have needed 8 coils the engine wouldn't even start. Coils are pretty much either working or they're not.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-09-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,081
Posted By jeggs

The above posters are correct. In fact most of...

The above posters are correct. In fact most of these techs at these service centers don't even know how to check components. They are trained how to check circuit boards which usually involves...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
02-09-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,235
Posted By jeggs

Have your landlord call the gas company and have...

Have your landlord call the gas company and have them come out and check for leaks etc. If you think you may be smelling gas even if your detectors aren't going off it should be investigated.
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
02-08-11, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,679
Posted By jeggs

If a furnace made a "big boom" why on earth would...

If a furnace made a "big boom" why on earth would you get down next to it and try to relight it without calling a professional to come out and make sure it's safe first?????????????????
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
02-08-11, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,423
Posted By jeggs

A new filter will not be too restrictive to cause...

A new filter will not be too restrictive to cause your limit switch to trip. Putting in a more restrictive pleated filter just brought the problem to the surface. You still have an air flow problem...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
02-07-11, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Posted By jeggs

HVAC techs have electronic leak detectors for...

HVAC techs have electronic leak detectors for refrigerant that work very well. It's hard to say how long it will take to find the leak. Obviously a slow leak will be harder to find but it can be...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
02-07-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Posted By jeggs

Find a different tech. He's feeding you full of...

Find a different tech. He's feeding you full of bull and just wants to sell you a new system. Any leak can be found and fixed. And no matter what kind of refrigerant your system uses, it is readily...
Forum: Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers
02-07-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,250
Posted By jeggs

I don't know much about humidifiers but there...

I don't know much about humidifiers but there should be a shutoff valve for the water supply to it until you can get it fixed.
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
02-07-11, 10:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,423
Posted By jeggs

"It's going to be sub-zero in my area tonight and...

"It's going to be sub-zero in my area tonight and I have a 9 months old in the house. "

DO NOT DISABLE THE LIMIT SWITCH!!!!! The switch is protecting the heat exchanger from damage (ie destroying...
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-06-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,768
Posted By jeggs

None of the power circuit should ever be above...

None of the power circuit should ever be above room temperature. If you wiggled the pullout and got sparks and then the rest of the elements started working I would say that is where the problem is....
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-06-11, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,557
Posted By jeggs

You might be able to call/email Carrier and get a...

You might be able to call/email Carrier and get a model number and specs for the motor. Have both the model and serial numbers handy when you call/email. I have done this a few times on Lennox...
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-06-11, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,768
Posted By jeggs

That's way too hot. Even 110 degrees. You said...

That's way too hot. Even 110 degrees. You said this was an old furnace but is it a new installation or recently rewired? What is the amp draw on the whole system? The amp draw on the elements seems...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
02-05-11, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,520
Posted By jeggs

Check for moisture inside the wiper motor under...

Check for moisture inside the wiper motor under the cover where the wiring harness plugs in.
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
02-05-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,388
Posted By jeggs

What are the supply vent temps at the registers?

What are the supply vent temps at the registers?
Forum: Thermostatic Controls
02-05-11, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,071
Posted By jeggs

You will need to set the thermostat to Em Heat or...

You will need to set the thermostat to Em Heat or the air conditioner will run at the same time as the heat.
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
02-05-11, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,749
Posted By jeggs

I didn't catch that this was a gas dryer so I...

I didn't catch that this was a gas dryer so I would have to agree with lawrosa. This should be brought up with the condo association as carbon monoxide poisoning could be a danger for the whole...
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