Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

We had central AC installed about 10 years ago. I told the salesman that he had best install one that will keep mrs humfrz cool, regardless of how hot it gets outside.

Because, iffen she has one of her post menopausal hot flashes, I'm going to send her, with her stainless steel tongue, down to see YOU!

So far so good, it's been 109 F outside, and kept it down to 70 F inside -

First issue was, it wasn’t blowing cold air. Second issue was, it wasn’t blowing air… well it was, just it wasn’t blowing as it should. Except 1 vent (basement).

So first issue, I changed the filter (even though it’s been less than 1 month). Still nothing, so I check outside unit & this is what I found


That’s years & years of cottons. Where I live, spring time, we get shit ton of cottons flying around. So pretty much it became like lint in the dryer. I would expect they would clean all the cotton off… clearly I was wrong. It took 2hrs taking apart, cleaning and putting back together.

After few hours later, it start pushing cold air (1 vent). Still trying to figure out issue 2, but can’t figure out, so tech is coming tomorrow to find out what causing the issue.

[NoHaveMSG]

Day 2 since eating a bunch of Carolina reaper beef jerky. I finally feel like I am not passing burning charcoal briquettes.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

First issue was, it wasn’t blowing cold air. Second issue was, it wasn’t blowing air… well it was, just it wasn’t blowing as it should. Except 1 vent (basement).

So first issue, I changed the filter (even though it’s been less than 1 month). Still nothing, so I check outside unit & this is what I found

That’s years & years of cottons. Where I live, spring time, we get shit ton of cottons flying around. So pretty much it became like lint in the dryer. I would expect they would clean all the cotton off… clearly I was wrong. It took 2hrs taking apart, cleaning and putting back together.

After few hours later, it start pushing cold air (1 vent). Still trying to figure out issue 2, but can’t figure out, so tech is coming tomorrow to find out what causing the issue.

That's crazy! Guess you know to clean it annually now! Or maybe more often.
I wish mine were that simple, but no... there's a leak, it's R22 so expensive to refill (they do still have some on hand) and it's made in 2003... so basically not really worth trying to fix, and $500 in R22 would leak back out in months or less. Other unit already died a couple years ago and we couldn't get parts, so I'm not inclined to throw $ at this one.
Insurance policy has other ideas. And they'll still not cover more than $2k due to the age and only replace after the full investigation and repair has been ruled impossible. wtf. I mean, I get it I guess, but still. That should be somewhere on the paperwork up front...
Stay cool. If it's cold, there's probably more shit in your ducts or just an adjustment to be made somewhere. Probably. Could be a nearly dead blower...
Welcome to home ownership!

[weederr33]

Due to my EMT schooling, today I referred to two of my clients as patients. It felt kinda nice!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

First issue was, it wasn’t blowing cold air. Second issue was, it wasn’t blowing air… well it was, just it wasn’t blowing as it should. Except 1 vent (basement).

so tech is coming tomorrow to find out what causing the issue.

YIKES! I'm surprised there was any exchange at all -

Yep, good plan to have a professional come out and tune it up.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Day 2 since eating a bunch of Carolina reaper beef jerky. I finally feel like I am not passing burning charcoal briquettes.

you autta know better.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by humfrz

you autta know better.

I know but it was good so I couldn't help myself.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Due to my EMT schooling, today I referred to two of my clients as patients. It felt kinda nice!

What are your clients?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I know but it was good so I couldn't help myself.

Yep, I know, I've been there......

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by humfrz

What are your clients?

I think they are people


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[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

That’s years & years of cottons. Where I live, spring time, we get shit ton of cottons flying around. So pretty much it became like lint in the dryer. I would expect they would clean all the cotton off… clearly I was wrong. It took 2hrs taking apart, cleaning and putting back together..

Cotton, as in the cotton plant, or is this something else?

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by humfrz

What are your clients?

personal training clients

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Cotton, as in the cotton plant, or is this something else?

Yes, cotton plants/trees

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Cotton, as in the cotton plant, or is this something else?

My guess is cottonwood trees.
Or possibly the very worst dandelion infestation in the world!