Re: Blower Coil Freeze After Compressor Replacement?

"Jim Conway" <gotname214@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
news:b5f37c4e-2eb4-43be-9180-d1e27c5c10db@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Hi,
> My in-laws had an exterior AC compressor replaced (by an HD sub-
> contractor FWIW...) which worked for a few days, and then ceased
> working when a coil leak froze up at the blower (as diagnosed by the
> same HD sub-contractor who they called back). He explained that the
> problem at the blower was pre-existing, and had nothing to do with
> his
> original compressor replacement. He's attempting to locate a
> replacement coil for the single defective coil, but estimated
> replacing all coils which could be necessary if he can't find a
> single
> coil and could cost upwards of $2K. After they just spent $3k having
> compressor replaced.

So he didn't properly diagnose the system. Thats gotta suck to have to pay

for a noobs training

> At the same time the new unit crapped out, they also developed a
> thermostat problem at a second unit they have in their attic. That
> problem has already been fixed by the same tech. Each unit is
> controlled by its own thermostat, but I'm not sure if both systems
> could somehow tie together....
>
>
> I find the timing of both problems suspect (though not unlikely), and
> am wondering if they are being sold a bill of goods. Feedback
> appreciated!

yes

Maybe its time to call somebody who knows WTF they are doing.