Recent content by USAFpj

Tommy- I always understood the warranty process. I was nervous about this overseas Trane product, so I studied it immediately once I was aware: EXCLUSIONS: The following are not covered by this limited warranty:• Labor costs including, but not limited to, costs for diagnostic calls or the...

I owe you guys an update, so here it is: The original installer came back out to perform a leak test with dye, was here for over an hour, and said that he 'suspected' a leak was at the A coil. Good! Then let's order one now, have it on standby, and ready to install once you come back to...

I agree- I was in this perpetual cycle of calling them as they had a 'history' with this system as they were the installers. I was wrong about them caring about that fact. I now want to use someone else who is trusted, but the bill remains. I may just call them and see what we can agree to on...

Good questions- I was in Iraq at the time, and my wife who homeschools our (3) kids dealt with the heat and scheduling BS. The tech arrived 2 weeks before I came back home, but didn't have all of his tools, and had to return a week later. I can get these answers when he arrives yet again, but...

Yep, my extended family reminded me of that. My thought is why is the refrigerant being replaced at all? An HVAC tech that is content with walking away from a project that he couldn't find a solution to, and then sending a $433 bill? It's a 4yr old system...

This is the ONE item that my contractor could/should have tried to upsell me. I wanted a US made, overly qualified system for HVAC in the SC summers and Winters. I spend a lot of time overseas, so by the time I was ready to spend the $$$, the system of his choosing was already installed...

Some missing info from my story- the Ameristar has a 5yr warranty, just not on labor. I have 1 year remaining. The pessimist in me says they slow roll the fix so that they don't have to replace anything... 2 visits within the last 2 months- they acknowledge a leak may be present, but they...

Guys- I'm having a heck of a time and could use some advice on a solid course of action. New Ameristar (foreign Trane brand) system installed October 2015. This will be the 4th service call since then- system acts like it's losing freon as the copper pipe continually freezes a month after...

Yes, a vapor barrier was placed. I'd be willing to bet ceiling fans would help, but if you see how I figured the overhead lights, wouldn't there be a rather large 'strobe effect'? I was thinking that oscillating fans secured to the corners of the shop would move air, (but that doesn't do...

Kaizen- I believe the insulation is R10, and yes, besides (3) 8ft clear panels on the side, it is fully insulated. I wanted ZERO condensation in this thing in our humid South. It's been good to me. No venting, and the one drawback is the inability to see leaks in the roof..

For you guys who have 'been there, done that', may I ask what would be the most beneficial to climate control? 30x50x14 shop, with the peak at 19ft. Insulated throughout (just enough R value to control condensation). I love the shop, but have to run/empty a dehumidifier daily, and I stop...

Gents- I wanted to throw out there, that I spend (have spent) 20 years dealing with the heat and cold of Afghanistan, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, and Africa. This is not specifically directed at the 'Mr. Cool' unit, but even the cheapest of Mini Splits is what we rely on for climate control. Zero...

Back in the early Summer, and after months of picking the GJ collective brains, I ended up going with a Hoover pole barn out of Greer, SC. Just about everyaspect of the build was questioned here on the site, and I learned a lot. For my work needs and environment, I went with a 3in slab cut...

Bill, you're onto something. The doors will open about a solid 3 feet on their own unless I hold it. The 10x10 may even go all the way up on its own; I haven't tried to let it. DeliveryGuy- yeah, you'd like mine as well! The bottom of the track on my 10x12 is indeed buried in the slab. I...

Thanks, LR.