Monthly Archives: May 2014

No Cooling Due to Heating Lockout?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by yorkcentraltechtalk

Well, it looks like spring is finally here in the Midwest (better late than never :>)).  It is cool /cold at night and may require the heat to turn on and then turns nice / warm during the day requiring the … Continue reading →

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4 Bad Boards in 4 Days! (a new record)

Posted on May 21, 2014 by yorkcentraltechtalk

Yes, the title of this post is exactly what a contractor had done on a unit — replaced 4 boards in 4 days. I finally got the call from the owner of the building, who was very frustrated and upset … Continue reading →

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Compressor Replacement — Heat Pump

Posted on May 10, 2014 by yorkcentraltechtalk

In the past, I have written a post on compressor replacement in air conditioners, but is there anything special that should be done when replacing a compressor in a heat pump?   We need to keep in mind that Heat … Continue reading →

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Maintenance Letter for use with Your Customers!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by yorkcentraltechtalk

AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE All too often we hear consumers say, “My air conditioner has been in for 7 years without a call for service.  Why did my compressor fail?” Most modern air conditioners are operating under much tighter tolerances than … Continue reading →

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