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Expertise
I have been in the HVAC field for the past 12+ years. I can help with most HVAC questions. I work on commerical buildings for the most part, and have yet to find anything I could not troubleshoot and repair, when repairable. I work on small 1 ton units to a 2500 ton chiller. Troubleshoot air flow, elect, and control problems. I attend regular classes to keep up with the latest and greatest.
Experience in the area
I have work in the HVAC trade for the past sixteen years. I work on commerical sites, hospitals, gov't buildings. I can troubleshoot just about anything in the HVAC business.
Education/Credentials
5 years union trade school, VFD training classes, Liebert factory training, some York and Trane factory training.
What do you like about this subject?
Always a new challange, and a different problem to solve.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
There are alot of mechs out there that give the trade a bad name, and are just out to make a buck at the public's expense.
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Recent Answers from Craig HVAC Expert
2009-11-20 serial number match:
Manufactures do not keep track of who buy what on the small stuff. There is just too many units out there. If there was a warranty claim in the unit, it might be able to be tracked down. You may even
2009-11-17 furnace selection:
I have a Rheem heatpump all electric. It was installed by the builder, not my choice. I have not had any issues with the unit, but I did not trust the installer's work. I went though the unit and got
2009-11-17 Ruud Compressor UPKB030BAZ:
The reason for the fail compressor may not show up until the new is installed. Once the new is installed, then the system should be checked out to see if there is a reason for the failure. After that
2009-11-17 Commercial Rooftop Furnace won' stay lit:
The following is based on the wiring diagram I believe to be for this unit from the factory. The problem could be too long of a delay for the indoor fan. The TDR only controls the fan. There is also
2009-11-16 Corsaire(Rheem):
I am not sure what the issue is with the thermostat. Since you did not tell my what type, I do not even know where begin. The problem with the furnace sounds like a flame sensor. A failed or dirty sensor
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