Sounds like the capacitor to me. If the motor is slightly humming but not running a bad capacitor if probably the culprit.
with the oge deal, they will schedule a free a/c tuneup, they will diag it for free and give you an estimate..
--Mech
--Mech
This depends on the program, the HEEP that the customer paid $50 to have done does not include the full AC tune up. The Govt program where the customer was qualified based on age and income does include a AC tune up.
Sounds like the capacitor took a dump, $20 part or so and 15 minutes of your time and you could be back up and running. Would recommend washing the outside unit from inside out while you are at it.
It probably is the capacitor. Replaced a dozen this week. It may look swollen on top if it's bad. Pm me your number I might be able to help you over phone. If can't walk you through it, I can come look. I have my own company and do this daily.
+1 on the capacitor. It is usually easy enough to tell because the top will mushroom. It is also a quick and cheap fix. This heat is hell on them.
Pm rooster!!!
Rooster - Sorry, I didn't see your post until now. The AC guy just left (a gentleman recommended by a co-worker), and you were correct - bad capacitor and a little low on freon. I'll keep your name and will holler next time I need something though.
Ready to post a FS ad though for a 1 day used window unit.
Ready to post a FS ad though for a 1 day used window unit.
Did it look like this?
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I bet that wasn't cheap! But look at the bright side, now you can build a time machine.
But seriously though, mine is getting worse by the day. It blows cool air, everything works, but I have a river coming out of the closet in the garage. Pulled the access cover off and my A-coil is raining. Seriously, it looks like its raining inside the unit. Is it something possibly serious or just because of the extra heat these last few weeks? I just had it checked for my OG&E audit and they said everything was A-OK. I've bumped up the temp from my usual 72 to 76 to try and help it out, but after about 1 or 2 p.m. it just runs non-stop, and won't go below about 1 degree above the thermostat setting. Any ideas?
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I bet that wasn't cheap! But look at the bright side, now you can build a time machine.
But seriously though, mine is getting worse by the day. It blows cool air, everything works, but I have a river coming out of the closet in the garage. Pulled the access cover off and my A-coil is raining. Seriously, it looks like its raining inside the unit. Is it something possibly serious or just because of the extra heat these last few weeks? I just had it checked for my OG&E audit and they said everything was A-OK. I've bumped up the temp from my usual 72 to 76 to try and help it out, but after about 1 or 2 p.m. it just runs non-stop, and won't go below about 1 degree above the thermostat setting. Any ideas?
Got the drains checked out. It was a little clogged. Hooked a vacuum up to it and cleared it right out. Seems to be better so far.
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