Re: Blower Coil Freeze After Compressor Replacement?

On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:45:40 GMT, "new jersey" <t.seput@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:

>Why any mechanic/tech. would replace eva****ator coil because it is
freezing 
>up
>can some one explain that to me please please please?
>tony

Because the con-artist/hack didnt realize it had a leak and now its
low on refrigerant.  He was probably too busy counting the ways he was
going to spend the money he just conned out of some poor unsuspecting
smuck.  

>"Jim Conway" <gotname214@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>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.
>>
>> 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!
>>
>> 
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