Kyle TX Heating & Air Conditioning Services

Diagnosed water in the drain pan from a restricted filter. I went to change the filter but there was not another AprilAire to change it with. Cleared the water out of the drain pan and washed condenser off. Function checked the system and it is cooling.

At the beginning of my diagnostics, I found that the breaker had tripped before I arrived. I disconnected the compressor from the circuit and re-established power. The condenser fan motor came on and ran without tripping the breaker. I ohmed through the compressor leg to leg and each leg to ground. All of those checks came out fine. So I re-attached the compressor wires and reestablished power to the condenser. Nothing tripped so I pulled the disconnect and checked the wiring. The service wire to the disconnect is aluminum and it was loose so I tightened that down. I then went back to the main panel and tightened the wires at the breaker. One wire was tight but the other was loose. I believe the condenser was tripping the breaker due to a loose wire connection and now that problem has been corrected. The system was running at completion of service.

Recovered existing refrigerant from the system. Disassembled the outdoor unit and Installed new condenser coil. Installed new liquid line filter drier. Pressure tested system with nitrogen and pulled vacuum. Cleared primary condensation drain and primed trap. Weighed in factory charge of 6.8 lbs R-410A refrigerant. Charged AC to ~8 degrees subcooling. Tested operation of system. Everything is working at completion of service.

Diagnosed a failed capacitor at the condenser. Fan was running but the compressor was not. Scott chose to have the capacitor replaced. I replaced the capacitor and function checked the system. The system is now working.

Diagnosed a clog in the primary drain line. I cleared, flushed and treated the drain and now the system is operational. I did speak with the homeowner about pouring some drain cleaner in the sink the condensate line goes to to help keep it clear.

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. Replaced the AprilAire 210 filter and washed the outdoor coil. Did find the system airflow was not matched with the system tonnage. I lowered the fan speed and the system static pressure dropped from 1.4 in.w.c to .7 in.w.c. This will help with better humidity removal in the home and reduce stress on system components. Did also find the secondary drain pan is not centered under the evaporator coil. If there is a water leak on the coil and furnace connection the water will fall outside of the secondary pan and could cause water damage in the home 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. Replaced the AprilAire 210 filter and washed the outdoor coil. D

Removed and replaced supply air bull-head T. Reused existing zone dampers and sensor. Also reinstalled home purifier. Removed and replaced return air plenum and added new 20x25 Honeywell media filter. Cleared drain line and verified system operation. Everything is working at this time

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.

Performed a/c tune-up on a Goodman straight cool system. Checked the electrical, mechanical and performance systems of the unit. Cleared, cleaned, flushed and treated the drain line. Cleaned the exterior of the air handler and washed the outdoor coil. Did find the TXV was installed on the exterior of the evaporator coil cabinet and the condensation was dripping on the furnace and in the closet. I tried insulating the TXV with foam tape insulation to help prevent any sweating. Also found the outdoor capacitor is starting to deplete but still within manufacturer specifications for operation. No other issues were found. The system is operational at this time.

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. Cleaned the exterior of the air handler and washed the outdoor coil. Did find the indoor evaporator coil is rusting and could be prone to a refrigerant leak in the future. No other issues were found. The system is operational at this time.

Diagnostic found the primary drain clogged, tripping the float switch and killing voltage to the condenser. Homeowner choose to have the drain flushed, cleared, and treated. After clearing, flushing, and treating the drain the system was cycled on to verify proper operation. This is an upflow system and the drain drops below the pier and beam home. Neither homeowner nor I could locate where the drain terminates. I did inform him that he could continue to have drain issues depending on what condition the drain line under the house is. The system was cooling at completion of service.

Diagnosed a tripped float switch due to an excessive amount of zoogloea buildup in the condensate drain. I cleared the drain and flushed with four gallons of water. I then treated the drain with Viper. I also added a little stick of silver solder into the primary drain to help combat the zoogloea growth. The system is operational at the completion of service.

Service diagnostic found the primary drain line was clogged. This was causing the water safety switch to trip intermittently and send inconsistent voltage to the outdoor system. Spoke with the homeowner and she chose to have the drain line serviced. I cleared and treated the drain line and tested it with two gallons of water. Mrs. Hollis verified the sink was clear and draining. Did inform the homeowner the system was manufactured in 1997 and due to the age of the system there could be major issues in the near future. She is aware of this and will keep an eye on the system. The system is operational at completion of service.

AC cool check was completed on a vertical straight cool system. Drain line was flushed and treated. Outdoor coils were cleaned. All mechanical and electrical components are operating within manufacturer specifications. The system was cooling at completion of service.

Diagnosed a shorted fuse in the air handler. While trying to find the issue, I discovered that the thermostat wiring behind the thermostat had not been trimmed down and there was an exposed common wire. I cut that wire down and tucked it back into a spot where it would no longer be a problem. Replaced the fuse and system came on and is operating properly. The system is running at completion of service.