11Sep 2022 by After-5 3 Comments
AC Coil Leak Repair Cost So You Don’t Get Caught By Surprise

AC Coil Leak Repair Cost So You Don’t Get Caught By Surprise

HVAC repairs
In this post, I will go over the AC coil leak repair cost for an evaporator and Condenser coil. This post is specific to the cost of a residential air conditioner in your home. The cost to repair an evaporator coil or condenser coil at a house split system will vary based on various criteria. I will go over why some AC coil leak repairs cost more than others. I will also go over the process the technician will have to go through to give you an idea of why the repair cost the amount it does. Evaporator Coil Leak Test Cost Before the technician can even tell you where the leak is they will need to do some type of leak test. Typically the leak test will be performed…
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08Jul 2022 by After-5 2 Comments
What Makes A Good Residential AC Service Technician?

What Makes A Good Residential AC Service Technician?

HVAC repairs
What makes a good residential AC service technician that you will happily recommend to your friends and family? What should you expect and look out for from the technician who comes to your home? The information in this post will help you determine what to look for in a good residential AC service technician. This information will save you time and money. Does the company answer the phone professionally? In order for the AC service technician to do a good job the company they work for must answer the phone when you call. What good is it if you need their services but, can't get ahold of them? This is the mistake that a lot of people make when choosing the AC service technician as their service company. You are…
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01May 2022 by After-5 No Comments
The Most Common Reasons Your Air Conditioner Isn’t Working.

The Most Common Reasons Your Air Conditioner Isn’t Working.

HVAC repairs
Here is a list of the most common reasons your air conditioner isn't working. Imagine it's 5 PM when you get home from work and a wall of heat hits your face when you open your front door. That's when you need to know about the various reasons your HVAC system isn't coming on. Ask any service technician who's been running service calls for a number of years and they will tell you the issues they run into are repetitive. Here are some of the most common reasons that you will find are preventing your air conditioner from coming on and or cooling properly. The Airflow Is Restricted. Your air conditioner or heater will not function correctly if the airflow is blocked or restricted. Some of the ways your airflow…
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03Oct 2021 by After-5 4 Comments
How To Change A Goodman Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Motor

How To Change A Goodman Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Motor

Goodman HVAC, HVAC repairs
How To Change A Goodman Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Motor If your condenser fan motor went out this article will show you How To Change A Goodman Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Motor. This article is specifically showing a Goodman condenser fan motor replacement but the process for most makes and models is almost the same. The only big difference is the way the top of the condenser comes off to access the condenser fan motor. There are a lot of units that are much easier to change the fan motor than the Goodman. What you will need 5/16th nut drive 1/4 nut driveSandpaper or hand filePliersCrescent wrenchNew motor OEM "Original equipment manufacturer" or Generic type. The RPM and Horsepower need to be the same as the motor you are replacing.…
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01Oct 2021 by After-5 No Comments
Outside Air Conditioner Condenser Unit Not Turning Off

Outside Air Conditioner Condenser Unit Not Turning Off

HVAC repairs
Why does an outside air conditioner condenser unit not turn off? If your Outside Air Conditioner Condenser Unit Not Turning Off even after the inside blower motor stops you most likely have a defective or stuck contactor. https://youtu.be/e9IKgR_RGyw How to change a contactor if your Outside Air Conditioner Condenser Unit Not Turning Off. The picture below is what a contactor on a home condenser air conditioner looks like. Picture of a new contactor. The reason the ac condenser unit stays running even after the thermostat reaches the desired temperature is one of two reasons. The number one reason is that the contacts that transfer power are stuck together. The contacts are typically made of silver or copper. Every time the thermostat reaches a temperature and sends voltage to the contactor…
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