AC guy

ganjero · 09/15/2017, 05:43 PM

Looking for AC service/installation recommendations, got my power back but the AC compressor is not turning on.. Someone from this forum helped me before, but I lost the contact info name/phone when I switched phones (sorry I dont recall the name).
Thanks

Webmanny · 09/15/2017, 06:43 PM

I can recommend the guy I called the last time my A/C failed. He is honest and decently priced.

His name is Daniel and his number is (352) five52-68zero2

Good luck!

Goss · 09/15/2017, 06:48 PM

Just replace the capacitor. Look it up in YouTube. Takes 15 mins or less and costs $25. Done and Done

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nwest · 09/15/2017, 08:18 PM

Call my buddy Eric 813 230 3742. He has always taken care of me and also now took care of Jeff(JFoltz)

ganjero · 09/16/2017, 02:41 PM

It was not the capacitor, I will be calling the recommended guys. Thank you

robthorn · 09/17/2017, 01:45 PM

How the heck can anyone say a cap is bad without testing it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goss

Just replace the capacitor. Look it up in YouTube. Takes 15 mins or less and costs $25. Done and Done

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Goss · 09/17/2017, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robthorn

How the heck can anyone say a cap is bad without testing it?

Because statistically it represents 90% of AC failures. That's why.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

saltydog1 · 09/17/2017, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goss

Because statistically it represents 90% of AC failures. That's why.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep....fixed mine a couple of days ago. Less than $20

robthorn · 09/17/2017, 05:41 PM

I do AC for a living and I wish that was the case. Maybe 10 to 15% at the most for me. I life in Pinellas county Florida. Land of power surges. Of course when I do replace the Chinese or Mexican junk from the factory with American made caps I have a lot less problems. Caps are one time where country of origin matters a lot.

sirrealism · 09/17/2017, 06:45 PM

In my last house with 2 outside units I had to replace a cap about once a year. Seemed to rotate units. The house was new when I moved it. I kept 2 caps on hand because it happened so often

ClownMan727 · 09/17/2017, 09:22 PM

Mine went out today when the power came back on. It was the conactor. It could have happened when the power went out too.

Ted_C · 09/18/2017, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Caps are one time where country of origin matters a lot.

There's alot of things where country of origin matters. Not just caps.

My Cap needed replaced this year. First time in the 4 years I've been living in this house. Dunedin Refrig comes out once a year.

ganjero · 09/18/2017, 10:35 AM

Thanks for all the input, I figured it was some loose connection and got it running. However, while trying to figure this out I found that my air handler box is completely cover with black mold inside. When I say covered I mean it, thick layers not just some spots. Is this something I can clean? Do I need to hire someone to mitigate it? or Does it needs to be replaced? Thanks

robthorn · 09/18/2017, 11:23 AM

There are products to clean this sort of thing. If you are in Clearwater call Holt filters. They are near Sunset and Hercules. Ask for Tim and tell what you need.
ABSOLUTELY WEAR A MASK. I really doubt it is actually black mold or even harmful but you need to take precautions just incase. There are luckily only a few really harmful species unless you are allergic. Not sure what space you have to get the plenum out but you could replace it fairly easy if there is enough space. Knife, tape and spray glue will be the most of what you need. Some of the supply houses in the area sell premade boxes but they are wholesale only. If you wanted to do it yourself and thought yourself capable I could get the box for you. As long as we can find the right size.

09/15/2017, 05:43 PM	#1
ganjero saiperchémibatteilcorazon Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,027	AC guy Looking for AC service/installation recommendations, got my power back but the AC compressor is not turning on.. Someone from this forum helped me before, but I lost the contact info name/phone when I switched phones (sorry I dont recall the name). Thanks

09/15/2017, 06:43 PM	#2
Webmanny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: 33612 Posts: 2,461	I can recommend the guy I called the last time my A/C failed. He is honest and decently priced. His name is Daniel and his number is (352) five52-68zero2 Good luck! __________________ 32 gallon Biocube, DIY LEDs and Triton Method. My N=1 study of me, validated by me, and supported by completely anecdotal evidence, states that my advice is 100% correct, most of the time.

09/15/2017, 08:18 PM	#4
Nwest Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palm Harbor Posts: 2,596	Call my buddy Eric 813 230 3742. He has always taken care of me and also now took care of Jeff(JFoltz) __________________ 25 Gallon Cube Build Coming Soon!!

09/17/2017, 06:45 PM	#10
sirrealism Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hudson FL Posts: 1,249	In my last house with 2 outside units I had to replace a cap about once a year. Seemed to rotate units. The house was new when I moved it. I kept 2 caps on hand because it happened so often __________________ New build. 300g 8' tank. SPS dominant Current Tank Info: 150g mixed. 93g cube nem. 90g mixed. 40b softy

09/17/2017, 09:22 PM	#11
ClownMan727 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 776	Mine went out today when the power came back on. It was the conactor. It could have happened when the power went out too. __________________ "A flute with no holes is not a flute ...and a doughnut with no hole...is a Danish." - Ty Webb (Caddyshack, 1980) Current Tank Info: 125gallon, 3 T247 led's and 2 80w T5's. 2 MP 40's,2 MP 10's. and a 40 breeder, ATI 4 bulb 39w light with 2 blue led strips. 1 MP 10. All plumbed to 40 gallon homemade acrylic sump. with APEX controller.

09/15/2017, 06:48 PM	#3
Goss Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Valley Center, Ca. Posts: 222	Just replace the capacitor. Look it up in YouTube. Takes 15 mins or less and costs $25. Done and Done Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/16/2017, 02:41 PM	#5
ganjero saiperchémibatteilcorazon Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,027	It was not the capacitor, I will be calling the recommended guys. Thank you

09/17/2017, 05:41 PM	#9
robthorn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: largo florida Posts: 5,089	I do AC for a living and I wish that was the case. Maybe 10 to 15% at the most for me. I life in Pinellas county Florida. Land of power surges. Of course when I do replace the Chinese or Mexican junk from the factory with American made caps I have a lot less problems. Caps are one time where country of origin matters a lot.

09/18/2017, 10:35 AM	#13
ganjero saiperchémibatteilcorazon Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,027	Thanks for all the input, I figured it was some loose connection and got it running. However, while trying to figure this out I found that my air handler box is completely cover with black mold inside. When I say covered I mean it, thick layers not just some spots. Is this something I can clean? Do I need to hire someone to mitigate it? or Does it needs to be replaced? Thanks

09/18/2017, 11:23 AM	#14
robthorn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: largo florida Posts: 5,089	There are products to clean this sort of thing. If you are in Clearwater call Holt filters. They are near Sunset and Hercules. Ask for Tim and tell what you need. ABSOLUTELY WEAR A MASK. I really doubt it is actually black mold or even harmful but you need to take precautions just incase. There are luckily only a few really harmful species unless you are allergic. Not sure what space you have to get the plenum out but you could replace it fairly easy if there is enough space. Knife, tape and spray glue will be the most of what you need. Some of the supply houses in the area sell premade boxes but they are wholesale only. If you wanted to do it yourself and thought yourself capable I could get the box for you. As long as we can find the right size.