Looks like my AC pump has gone out. Any advice on how to proceed? Will I need to replace the whole unit, or can I just replace the pump? Is this something I can do myself? I am sort of handy, but have no AC experience.
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Not sure Cab, it makes a loud noise and blows a fuse when I attempt to turn it on.Comment
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Sounds like your compressor is shorted out.
From your lack of appropriate terminology, it sounds like you don't have much experience/familiarity with A/C units.
Replacing a compressor is not for the faint or heart or unskilled. Aside from the 230V components needing replacement, the refrigerant loop will be cut open and freon will have to be captured and recycled, copper refrigerant lines will have to be soldered leak free, and the new unit evacuated and charged with new freon and compressor oil.
Maybe yours is still under warranty, many have warranties up to 10 years.
Sounds like your best bet is to call a service man. If he says your compressor is shorted and needs replacement get quotes on several units of different efficiency ratings. Make sure you know the size (usually in tons). Then call a couple of other companies and get competitive quotes on replacements of the same size.
depending on the age and condition of your unit, you may have to replace the compressor itself (with the same manufacturers replacement part) or the whole compressor unit (could be another brand) which includes the compressor, cooling fan, housing and cooling coils (the unit outside your house). Its not going to be cheap.Last edited by LCHIEN; 09-22-2012, 01:24 PM.
Loring in Katy, TX USA
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Is yours a split system, i.e., with the compressor and condenser outside, and the air handler and coils inside? I would first get a quote for repair, maybe more than a few, and see if there is an agreement. Its likely not a repair you can do yourself. It could be in the compressor, fan, or the blower motor (air handler).
When we upgraded our split system the old was still running. It was just a matter of getting bids. There was quite a differential for the same products. Being summertime, you might be rushed to make a decision. It's also probably a busy time for the servicemen.
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After much frustration, and enduring a heatwave. I discovered the (embarrassingly) simple solution.
2AA batteries in my thermostat. That was it. Go figure. Always check the simple stuff first!Comment
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