Recent content by TheOtherGoose

The system worked really well when the system was tested overnight. The tech suggested turning the system down to 70 (pretty low for us) and he promised to follow up with a phone call just to check. The system was able to drop the temp pretty quickly without any humidity issues. A really...

Thanks for your kind replies, guys. I just got the bill for the repair and it is very reasonable. Although the HVAC company already has very good reviews (I'm kicking myself for not knowing about them sooner), I'm going to pay in person with positive feedback. Unfortunately, the nameplate...

The repair tech has advised us to do just about what you suggest, Larry. We're going to set the temp down tonight and see how it works (and I guess it helps the system equalize or something like that). The tech will call tomorrow just to follow up and make sure things are working well. Even...

I really feel like I got lucky finding this new HVAC tech. Very professional. Things turned out as diagnosed. The problem was an incorrectly-sized orifice (probably installed at the factory). In light of rest of the shoddy install, it wasn't surprising to either of us that this variable...

At this point, I can only hope that I've gotten lucky. The tech seems to know his stuff and his theory of what the problem may be sounds plausible. The tech's meter was pretty comprehensive with sensors at both lines (four in total) and sensors at both register and return. All sensors were...

Well, I had an informative visit from a knowledgeable A/C tech. The theory is that either a bit of solder from the old refrigerant lines (which had several soldered joints) may be clogging the coil-end orifice or the orifice itself may be incorrectly sized. When I consider the sloppy initial...

Thanks for all the numbers, guys. A recent cycle (thermostat set at 75 degrees) showed 66 degrees @ 58% humidity coming out of the register. Just for giggles, I've set the system at 74 and it never trips the thermostat. Just to add to the fun, the system has developed a slight drone...

I swapped out the thermostat and things may be working a bit better. I'll be very happy if it's just a bad thermostat. For what it's worth, I put my basic digital room thermometer (probably not the best measurement device) on a register: Output was 66.2 degrees @ 52% humidity at the end of...

Thanks for your replies. I'm sorry for the blow-by-blow updates, but I think it's the only way I'll stay sane. For the record, I tried the MERV 11-to-MERV 2 filter swap with no reduction in temperature drop time. Re-reading all your helpful posts reminded me of what Aileron said. With this...

You may be right on that one. I've told this "new guy" that I'm looking for his experienced, professional assessment; if we solve the problem, that would be great. The "new guy" might not understand the situation. While I know my filter is clean, it is an upper mid-level merv "allergy"...

Welp, I guess the situation is still up in the air and I'm not impressed. An hour after the appointed time, no HVAC guy. I call the guy. My "well-regarded" local HVAC contractor couldn't make the appointment and wasn't going to call. I'm supposed to get a call on Monday to set up another...

I agree with you, Bill. I always approach these situations as a learning experience (as long as the tradesperson doesn't mind). I'm quick to understand if someone is uncomfortable with a customer "hovering" while they work.

Again, thank you for your advice, guys. Today's visit will be from another HVAC contractor in town that has a good reputation. Unfortunately, the contractor that I've been using up to this point also has a "good reputation". My plan is to have this new guy take a look at my system with (I...

Again, thank you for your replies. I'm having another HVAC company come by tomorrow afternoon to evaluate and test the system. I'm sad to say that the recent total replacement of the refrigerant lines may also be a failure. I may be imagining it, but it sounds like the fitting at the A coil...

I appreciate all of your thoughtful replies. Thanks. I have only a basic understanding of home A/C. I had the HVAC unit replaced when I moved in (replacing the 15-year old unit was more cost-effective), so I don't know how the last system performed. The current unit is a Daikin 2 ton 13...