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(06-15-2020, 06:32 PM)daddo Wrote: That's good to know. You're way ahead of most.
There are techs out of school (Even some experienced ones) that have a hard time diagnosing systems with odd readings.
I am not saying I can diagnose everything, but we are talking general service and maintenance of which checking charge is part of in my opinion.
Like I said above when I needed a full system replacement I called in a pro.
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Thinking about the start/run capacitor going bad and taking down the compressor.
Think I'll buy a $15 capacitor and replace it. Cheap insurance.
In FL if your system lasts 15 years your lucky.
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(06-16-2020, 07:57 AM)Pirate Wrote: Thinking about the start/run capacitor going bad and taking down the compressor.
Think I'll buy a $15 capacitor and replace it. Cheap insurance.
In FL if your system lasts 15 years your lucky.
Buy a good one. I don't even carry the cheap ones made in Asia .
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(06-18-2020, 02:10 PM)daddo Wrote: Buy a good one. I don't even carry the cheap ones made in Asia .
Ditto. The US made condensers are quite expensive for what they are but they are far more reliable. Unfortunately not all supply houses carry them.
