Kyle TX Heating & Air Conditioning Services

Performed AC cooling check on two systems. Checked the electrical, mechanical, safety, and performance of the systems. I cleared the condensation drain lines and flow tested the drains with two gallons of water. I also treated the drain lines. The air filters were replaced with client supplied filters. I cleaned the dryer vent. The existing hose for the house was thin and falling apart so I replaced it with a new dryer vent hose. No major issues were found. The systems are cooling at completion of service.

Service diagnostic found the outdoor common wire at the contactor had melted which was preventing the compressor from turning on. Also found the outdoor contactor pitted and the fan motor has a hot spot. At the indoor system I found the return air chase not sealed and it is dirty. The blower cabinet is extremely dirty. The blower wheel is covered in dirt/dust. The blower motor is dirty and is leaking lubricant. The blower motor capacitor is also below rated value. There is also no water safety switch on the system. Spoke with the homeowner and she chose to have the outdoor contactor replaced. I replaced the contactor and redid the burnt electrical connection. Verified all wiring is tight and function tested the system. The system is cooling and had a 19 degree temperature split at completion of service.

Upon arrival, we pumped down old condenser and removed all old equipment and plenums. Installed new Honeywell thermostat. Installed new 3.5 ton furnace, coil, condenser, dehumidifier, extended return plenum and extended supply plenum. Installed AprilAire media cabinet. Sealed all connections with tape and mastic. Replaced secondary drain pan. Rebuilt and reinsulated primary and secondary drain. Cleared drain and verified operation. Pressure tested the equipment after brazing to ensure no leaks and pulled a vacuum. The system is running at completion of install.

Performed AC cooling check. Checked the electrical, mechanical, safety, and performance of the system. The air filter was new and had been replaced by the homeowner before my arrival. I cleared the condensation drain line and flow tested the drain with two gallons of water. I also treated the drain line. The condenser coil was cleaned. I cleaned the dryer vent inside the paint room. This vent runs up through the attic and out the roof. No major issues were found. The system is cooling at completion of service.

Service diagnostic found the primary drain line clogged. This caused the water safety switch to trip and shut off the outdoor system. Also found the indoor blower is dirty and the outdoor coil is starting to get dirty. Spoke with the homeowner and she chose to have the drain line serviced today. I cleared the drain line and tested it with a gallon of water then treated the drain line. I also cleaned out the outdoor coil at no additional cost. Also recommended upgrading to a merv 8 filter to help keep the indoor system cleaner. Function tested the system and found system to be slightly undercharged with refrigerant The system was running at completion of service.

Diagnostics found a failed torque booster on the condenser. After discussing repair options and the state of the system with the homeowner, he chose to replace the failed torque booster today. I replaced the torque booster and cycled the system on to verify proper operation. The system is running at completion of service.

Removed supply plenum and coil transition. Moved system to have better orientation. Installed extended supply plenum and 10” transition between furnace and coil. Re ran and hung ducts. Reattached duct to system and sealed with mastic. Rebuilt primary and secondary drain. Installed SS2 safety switch. Installed Ecobee pro thermostat. Tested system operation. Everything is operational 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 have to flush out the drain line multiple times to clear it out. It is currently draining into the sink. Also found the outdoor starter is starting to get pitted at the contacts. No other issues were found. All UV lights are on and working. The system is operational at this time.

Installed 3 ton Carrier R-454B system. 90% gas furnace and evaporator coil in closet. New disconnect box, wiring, and pad for the condenser. Installed new plywood overlay and 20x25 filter base for the furnace to sit on. Installed EcoBee thermostat. Transited new system to the existing supply ductwork. Sealed all new ductwork connections with mastic/hardcast. New gas pipe and PVC flue pipe connections for the furnace. Pressure tested system with nitrogen and pulled vacuum. Cleaned out the return chase underneath the furnace. Cut in new 14x30 return grill below the furnace. Rebuilt primary condensation drain, tied into condensing furnace drain and added safety switch to secondary. Cleared with CO2 and primed with water. Charged AC with R-454B refrigerant. Tested heating and cooling operation of new system. Everything is working at completion of install.

Diagnosed a failed capacitor on the compressor side. I went over my findings and the homeowner chose to replace the capacitor. I replaced the capacitor and function checked the system. The system is running at completion of service.

Service diagnostic found that the capacitor on the condenser unit had failed. Options for repair were presented to the homeowner and he chose to have the capacitor replaced. I replaced the capacitor and function tested the system. The system was running at the completion of service.

Service diagnostic found that the condensation drain line was clogged. Water had backed up into the safety switch and shut down the system. I also found biological growth inside the air handler and on the evaporator coil. Options for repair were presented to the homeowner and they chose to have the drain line cleared. I cleared the drain line and flow tested the drain with water. I then treated the drain line. I function tested the system and the system was running at the completion of service.

Performed a/c tune-up on a Carrier heat pump system. Checked the electrical, mechanical and performance systems of the unit. Cleared, cleaned, flushed and treated the drain line and washed the outdoor coil. No major issues were found. The system is operational at this time.

Diagnostics found the electrical panel on the condenser infested with ants which resulted in a failed contactor. Presented repair options and the homeowner chose to replace the contactor today. I replaced the contactor and sprayed the electrical panel to help prevent further ant issues. The system was cycled on and is cooling at completion of service.

Service diagnostic found that the capacitor on the condenser unit had failed. Options for repair were presented to the homeowner, she chose to have the capacitor replaced and to sign up for maintenance. I replaced the capacitor and function tested the system. The system was running at the completion of service.