Home A/C trouble...
06-10-2005, 12:09 PM
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Home A/C trouble... I have the regular A/C that is built into the wall (the same kind you see hanging out of windows). I turned it on a couple of days ago but it blows cool/warm air just like my car before it was recharged. I'm guessing all the A/C in my condo needs is a recharge right? Is it something I can do? Do I use the same can of stuff that was used on the car?
06-10-2005, 12:37 PM
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sounds like its empty i think you have to bring it somewhere to get filled though not like the cars unfortunetly . no idea what they get for it though
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man, joe it sucks that your a/c doesnt work. i got the central air kickin in the house right now. its a brisk 60 degrees in here now. i feel bad for anyone who doesnt have a/c in their house or cars.
06-10-2005, 01:14 PM
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Talked to my boss, he said Sears or someone has to come out and take care of the A/C because they need to cut something inside to suck the free-on and crap out then they re-fill the free-on and grease something...whatever. He's saying "screw it, not worth it, it'll be like 100.00" and I'm like cool; lemme go shopping on Sears.com for an A/C that's good for 1,000 sq ft. Friggin 500.00 - 600.00.
I really want a new one that will shut off when it gets to a certian tempature, the unit I have not doesnt...I don't think. I think it just turns from A/C to fan right?
What to do what to do.
I really want a new one that will shut off when it gets to a certian tempature, the unit I have not doesnt...I don't think. I think it just turns from A/C to fan right?
What to do what to do.
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spend a few hundred on one if it will still fit in the spot . i have a 25000btu at home and does a great job keeps it just about 70 had it for a few years now got it used from one of the guys in the shop though
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Originally Posted by Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO
I have the regular A/C that is built into the wall (the same kind you see hanging out of windows). I turned it on a couple of days ago but it blows cool/warm air just like my car before it was recharged. I'm guessing all the A/C in my condo needs is a recharge right? Is it something I can do? Do I use the same can of stuff that was used on the car?
If you have a amp meter, you can measure the current of the power line inside the unit. There should be a piece of paper glued inside the unit that states the current draw when the freon is full. Refilling require connecting the tank upto the fitting and opening the tank valve. It will suck the freon out of the tank.
06-10-2005, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by griffz28350
man, joe it sucks that your a/c doesnt work. i got the central air kickin in the house right now. its a brisk 60 degrees in here now. i feel bad for anyone who doesnt have a/c in their house or cars.
06-10-2005, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO
I have the regular A/C that is built into the wall (the same kind you see hanging out of windows). I turned it on a couple of days ago but it blows cool/warm air just like my car before it was recharged. I'm guessing all the A/C in my condo needs is a recharge right? Is it something I can do? Do I use the same can of stuff that was used on the car?
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06-13-2005, 06:54 AM
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sounds low, but like z06vett said, it has to be reclamed and then recharged. window units are like a refrigerator. seal units and unless its leaking, they never need to be charged.
best thing to do would be take it out and either get a new one because your going to pay $100 an hour to fix it and if it is old, it will break again. get a new one.
what size is it? 26x18 or so?? i can get you a price on one if you want. i can have it shipped to your door also. let me know.
or if you pull it out, i can try to leak test it and fix the leak, then cut in a new shrader valve so it can be recharged in the future.
let me know if i can help.
best thing to do would be take it out and either get a new one because your going to pay $100 an hour to fix it and if it is old, it will break again. get a new one.
what size is it? 26x18 or so?? i can get you a price on one if you want. i can have it shipped to your door also. let me know.
or if you pull it out, i can try to leak test it and fix the leak, then cut in a new shrader valve so it can be recharged in the future.
let me know if i can help.
06-13-2005, 07:08 AM
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Keith and I ended up going to about 5 stores to find one yesterday.
We ended up getting a 110 volt 13,800 BTU unit because of the size then we tear out the old A/C to find a 220 outlet right next to the old A/C and the frame could of fit an 18,000 BTU. Oh well, the A/C has the place at 72 and it shuts on and off, exactly what I wanted. No more watching TV in my drawers with a fan a foot from men still sweating.
Good thing I had Keith, I was so unmotivated with a completely sweat soaked shirt. Keith pretty much installed the entire thing. Keith saw my walk in closet too, I gave him a choice of any dead hooker as payment for the install, blond, brunette, bald or headless…he tried to move in on the red head but I told him he was stepping on toes with that request, she was reserved for later activities when Keith left.
We ended up getting a 110 volt 13,800 BTU unit because of the size then we tear out the old A/C to find a 220 outlet right next to the old A/C and the frame could of fit an 18,000 BTU. Oh well, the A/C has the place at 72 and it shuts on and off, exactly what I wanted. No more watching TV in my drawers with a fan a foot from men still sweating.
Good thing I had Keith, I was so unmotivated with a completely sweat soaked shirt. Keith pretty much installed the entire thing. Keith saw my walk in closet too, I gave him a choice of any dead hooker as payment for the install, blond, brunette, bald or headless…he tried to move in on the red head but I told him he was stepping on toes with that request, she was reserved for later activities when Keith left.
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I was doing some install work friday. it was in an attic, it was over 130*. that was not fun.
i also put my old ladied window unit in her appartment yesterday, it was sooo hot.
but i guess better then ice cold!
i also put my old ladied window unit in her appartment yesterday, it was sooo hot.
but i guess better then ice cold!
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Originally Posted by Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO
Keith and I ended up going to about 5 stores to find one yesterday.
We ended up getting a 110 volt 13,800 BTU unit because of the size then we tear out the old A/C to find a 220 outlet right next to the old A/C and the frame could of fit an 18,000 BTU. Oh well, the A/C has the place at 72 and it shuts on and off, exactly what I wanted. No more watching TV in my drawers with a fan a foot from men still sweating.
Good thing I had Keith, I was so unmotivated with a completely sweat soaked shirt. Keith pretty much installed the entire thing. Keith saw my walk in closet too, I gave him a choice of any dead hooker as payment for the install, blond, brunette, bald or headless…he tried to move in on the red head but I told him he was stepping on toes with that request, she was reserved for later activities when Keith left.
We ended up getting a 110 volt 13,800 BTU unit because of the size then we tear out the old A/C to find a 220 outlet right next to the old A/C and the frame could of fit an 18,000 BTU. Oh well, the A/C has the place at 72 and it shuts on and off, exactly what I wanted. No more watching TV in my drawers with a fan a foot from men still sweating.
Good thing I had Keith, I was so unmotivated with a completely sweat soaked shirt. Keith pretty much installed the entire thing. Keith saw my walk in closet too, I gave him a choice of any dead hooker as payment for the install, blond, brunette, bald or headless…he tried to move in on the red head but I told him he was stepping on toes with that request, she was reserved for later activities when Keith left.
oh well drove around for a while trying to find one that WASNT sold out 
hardest part was getting the old one out they put in with about 20 gallons of rtv sealent or something now it cools nicely though . sweet place joe and the brunette was looking better than the blonde on the left. i wont say what you were hiding in the tires though 
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