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PDOUBLEOP · 05-11-2004, 05:00 AM

My air conditioner isn't cooling. I have an American Standard (Trane) heat pump/air conditioner. It's almost 3 years old. About 2 years ago I put a programmable thermostat on it. Everything has been fine until last night when I tried the air. It seems like it's running in "heat" mode. I changed the selector to a/c but it didn't come on. When I checked the breaker, it had popped. After I reset the breaker, the air came on but it's not cooling. The air coming out of the "compressor/condenser/whatever outside" is cold but what's coming out of the vents is very warm (warmer than outside and inside air). My wife is almost 8 months pregnant, if I don't figure this out soon, she's a gonna kill me.

saltfish · 05-12-2004, 06:24 AM

Call a service tech. In your situation, with the Mrs. w/ child, just pony up the dough and have it fixed.

-SF

Bill O'Rights · 05-12-2004, 07:11 AM

Without looking at it, I'm guessing that you're low on coolant (freon). A good way to tell is if the fittings coming out of the compressor are frosted over. If they are, then you're more like as not, low on gas. A simple recharge will take care of it.

PDOUBLEOP · 05-12-2004, 07:14 AM

Thanks for the replies. I got it checked out last night. The reversing valve is stuck and needs replaced. I think it's absurd that it's gone bad already. It'll cost around $800. My warranty only covered for 1 year.

kazoo · 05-12-2004, 10:55 AM

Call up the manufacturer and bitch. Bitch loud and long! For a three year old unit to go sideways like that is nonsense. Sometimes, the mfr will eat part or all of the charges just to make you go away, and even if they tell you to piss off, you still have the satisfaction of having voiced your gripe.

You'd be surprised at what happens in response to a well written letter of complaint. Good luck.

PDOUBLEOP · 05-12-2004, 10:56 AM

Good advice, thanks.

05-11-2004, 05:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
PDOUBLEOP Insane	AIR CONDITIONER TROUBLE My air conditioner isn't cooling. I have an American Standard (Trane) heat pump/air conditioner. It's almost 3 years old. About 2 years ago I put a programmable thermostat on it. Everything has been fine until last night when I tried the air. It seems like it's running in "heat" mode. I changed the selector to a/c but it didn't come on. When I checked the breaker, it had popped. After I reset the breaker, the air came on but it's not cooling. The air coming out of the "compressor/condenser/whatever outside" is cold but what's coming out of the vents is very warm (warmer than outside and inside air). My wife is almost 8 months pregnant, if I don't figure this out soon, she's a gonna kill me. __________________ ef you-you effing ef

05-12-2004, 07:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Without looking at it, I'm guessing that you're low on coolant (freon). A good way to tell is if the fittings coming out of the compressor are frosted over. If they are, then you're more like as not, low on gas. A simple recharge will take care of it. __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

05-12-2004, 07:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
PDOUBLEOP Insane	Thanks for the replies. I got it checked out last night. The reversing valve is stuck and needs replaced. I think it's absurd that it's gone bad already. It'll cost around $800. My warranty only covered for 1 year. __________________ ef you-you effing ef

05-12-2004, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
kazoo Psycho Location: Where the night things are	Call up the manufacturer and bitch. Bitch loud and long! For a three year old unit to go sideways like that is nonsense. Sometimes, the mfr will eat part or all of the charges just to make you go away, and even if they tell you to piss off, you still have the satisfaction of having voiced your gripe. You'd be surprised at what happens in response to a well written letter of complaint. Good luck. __________________ There ain't nothin' more powerful than the odor of mendacity -Big Daddy

05-12-2004, 10:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
PDOUBLEOP Insane	Good advice, thanks. __________________ ef you-you effing ef

05-12-2004, 06:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
saltfish !?!No hay pantalones!?! Location: Indian-no-place	Call a service tech. In your situation, with the Mrs. w/ child, just pony up the dough and have it fixed. -SF