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Fifty + years conditioning the air.
Experience in the area
Answer questions about , residential and commercial. Answer questions about sheet metal fabrication. Fifty years plus experience. No answers for oil equipment, No answers for kitchen appliances, No answers for laundry appliances, I don't specialize in one particular area of the HVAC area, I'm more of a General Practitioner, Limited in refrigeration/
Education/Credentials
Hands on since 1950
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Alicia | 05/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I thought he was polite and very ..... |
| Sandra | 05/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks |
| Barb | 05/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your prompt replies. |
| Bruce | 05/13/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Cmac | 05/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Jim...still trying to sort it ..... |
Recent Answers from Jim Barnhart
2012-05-23 Green wire:
Al, First let me say that the color of wires is for identifying purposes, any color of wire will work the same. Green wires can be used for any purposes just the same as red, white, or blue etc. Primarily
2012-05-21 Permanent installation of window mounted air conditioner:
Sandra, You can leave a through the wall ac unit in place and it will last your life time as far as the outside elements are concerned. You can also install a sleeve in the wall space that the ac will
2012-05-21 AC not cooling on auto:
Greg, I don't know what a "dip switch" is? I don't know what you mean by "enhanced mode"? Are you saying you have two problems, if you turn the thermostat on manually it works fine or it cools fine or
2012-05-17 Comparability:
Alicia, The only way your system can loose "freon" is for it to leak out or be let out. Air condition systems are comprised of an outside condensing unit, compressor, coil, refringent lines, etc., lines
2012-05-17 Trane AC Unit:
Jeff, I don't know what might make your system act the way you describe? I don't know exactly what your system is, Trane is only a brand name that might be associated with several different type systems
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