HVAC Service In Buda, TX

AC cool check was completed on a vertical heat pump. Drain line was flushed and treated. Outdoor coils were cleaned. All mechanical and electrical components were found within manufacturer specifications. No major issues were found. The system is cooling at completion of service.

System refrigerant empty on arrival. Installed new evaporator coil and new liquid line filter drier in the attic. Insulated the sensing bulb. Sealed new coil to the existing furnace and supply duct work with mastic/hardcast. Cleared primary condensation drain with CO2 and primed with water. Pressure tested system with nitrogen and pulled vacuum. Disassembled the condenser and thoroughly cleaned the condenser coil with Blackhawk and water. Charged AC with 7 lbs 1oz of R-410A refrigerant. Tested operation of system. Everything is working at completion of service.

Pumped down existing refrigerant to the condenser. Removed blower motor and evaporator coil from the air handler. Cleaned the blower motor housing and wheel and reinstalled. Installed new 5 ton evaporator coil with new primary drain pan. Installed new heat pump filter drier in the attic. Pressure tested system with nitrogen and pulled vacuum. Installed easy start at the condenser. Charged AC with R-410A refrigerant. Tested operation of system. Everything is working at completion of service.

AC cool check was completed on a horizontal straight cool system. Drain line was flushed and treated. Outdoor coils were cleaned. All mechanical and electrical components were found working and within manufacturer specifications. No major issues were found. The system is cooling at completion of service.

Performed a/c tune-up on a Carrier straight cool system. Checked the electrical, mechanical and performance systems of the unit. Cleared, cleaned, flushed and treated the drain line and washed the outdoor coil. Did find the outdoor fan motor and starter relay are showing wear and tear. The indoor coil is also developing rust and can be prone to a refrigerant leak in the future. No other issues were found. The system is operational at completion of service.

Service diagnostic found the outdoor capacitor failed on the herm side. Also found the outdoor fan motor is leaking lubricant. The starter relay is also starting to get pitted at the contacts. Spoke with the homeowner and he chose to have the outdoor capacitor replaced today. I replaced the outdoor capacitor and cycled power at the thermostat. Also secured the outdoor compressor wiring, rinsed the outdoor coil, and flow tested the drain at no additional cost. The system is operational at completion of service.

Performed a/c tune-up on a Lennox straight cooling system. Checked the electrical, mechanical and performance systems of the unit. Cleared, cleaned, flushed and treated the drain line. Secured outdoor compressor wiring and washed the outdoor coil. Replaced the return air filters for the homeowner. Found system static pressure is high but due to the location of the system there is no room for improvements. Also recommended leaving the fan setting on the thermostat set to auto for better humidity removal in the home. No other issues were found. The system is operational at this time.

AC cool check was completed for one mini split and one vertical straight cool system. Both drains were cleared. Both outdoor coils were cleaned. All mechanical and electrical components were tested. I did find that the torque booster on the condensing unit for the main house was failing. I replaced the torque booster under our Garner Guarantee. Both systems are cooling properly at time of departure.

AC cool check was completed for an upflow straight cool system. Drain line was flushed and treated. Outdoor coils were cleaned. All mechanical and electrical components were checked. I did find the condenser fan motor is leaking lubricant. No other issues were found. The system is running at completion of service.

Service diagnostic found that the capacitor on the condenser unit had failed. I also found that the condenser fan motor was showing signs of overheating. Options for repair were presented to the homeowner and she chose to have the capacitor and condenser fan motor replaced. I replaced the capacitor and condenser fan motor and function tested the system. The system is operational and was running at the completion of service.

Installed 4 ton Carrier R-454B system. Gas furnace and evaporator coil in attic. Installed all new zoning equipment: zone control board and two 18x18 square dampers. Built and installed new supply plenums with dampers fitted inside. Built and installed new return plenum with AprilAire 20x25x4 media filter. Installed two EcoBee pro thermostats, upstairs and downstairs. Installed new secondary drain pan. Rebuilt primary condensation drain, added SS2 and SS3 safety switches. Cleared with CO2 and primed with water. New disconnect box and wiring for the condenser. New gas pipe and flue pipe connections for the furnace. Pressure tested system with nitrogen and pulled vacuum. Sealed all ductwork connections with mastic/hardcast. Charged system with R-454B refrigerant. Tested heating and cooling operation of new system and tested operation of all new zoning equipment. Everything is working at completion of install.

Performed AC cool check. Checked the electrical, mechanical, safety, and performance of the system. I cleared the condensation drain line and flow tested the drain with water. I also treated the drain line. The air filters were new and had been replaced by the homeowners before my arrival. The surge protectors and easy start are operational. No major issues were found. The system was running at the completion of service.

AC cool check was completed for a horizontal straight cool system. Drain line was flushed and treated. Outdoor coils were cleaned. All mechanical and electrical components were tested. I did find in rush amps to the compressor exceeding manufacturers recommended limit. I also found the condenser fan motor showing signs of overheating. No other issues were found. The system is cooling at completion of service.

Removed old trunk line and installed new trunkline. Removed old return and installed new return plenum. Installed all flex runs and sealed connections with mastic. Installed UV lights and power pack. Installed Ionizer and air purifier. Tested system operation. Everything is working at completion of service.

Diagnosed that the dogs had chewed through the low voltage wiring to the condenser. Homeowner chose to have me repair it today. I spliced on a new low voltage wire and ran it in seal tight. I then replaced the armaflex on the suction line and then wrapped the whole thing in a metal sleeve for added protection. The system is operational at the completion of the service.

Pumped down existing refrigerant to the condenser. Pulled out the evaporator coil and cleaned it with coil cleaner and water. Cleaned out the primary drain pan. Installed new heat pump filter drier in the attic. Reinstalled the evaporator coil. Pressure tested system with nitrogen and pulled vacuum. Cleared primary condensation drain and primed with water. Cut in two new 12x12 filter grills and installed new 8 inch flex runs to the return plenum. Sealed new ductwork with mastic. Installed two Solaris UV lights inside the air handler and installed Solaris power supply. Charged AC with R-410A refrigerant and tested operation of system. Everything is working at completion of service.

Performed diagnostic on the upstairs system. I found the outdoor contactor had ants in it and had shorted out. This was preventing the outdoor system from turning on. Also found the outdoor fan motor has a hot spot ( rust spot). At the indoor system I found the secondary drain pan (62x32) is extremely rusted. Did inform the homeowner if the pan rusts through and water gets in it the pan will leak and cause water damage in the home. Also found the indoor coil rusted and prone to a refrigerant leak. Spoke with the homeowner and he chose to have the contactor replaced at this time. I replaced the outdoor contactor, cleaned out the electrical cabinet, and sprayed insecticide JS 685 to help keep ants out. Function tested the system and everything is operational at completion of service.

AC cool check was completed on a horizontal heat pump system. Drain line was flushed and treated. Outdoor condensing coils were cleaned. All mechanical and electrical components were checked. I did find the outdoor torque booster had dropped below specification set by the manufacturer. I went over my findings and repair options with the homeowner and they chose to replace the failing torque booster today. I replaced the torque booster and cycled the system on to verify proper operation. No other major issues were found. The system was running at completion of service.

AC cool check was completed on a vertical heat pump system. Drain line was flushed and treated. Outdoor coils were cleaned. All mechanical and electrical components were checked. No major issues were found. The system is running at completion of service.

Cool check completed on a horizontal heat pump system. The drain line was flushed and treated. Outdoor coils have been cleaned. During maintenance I did perform a leak search for refrigerant. All mechanical and electrical components have been checked. I did find that the contactor is charred and pitted. I also found the compressor to have high amps. System was cooling at time of departure.