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Expertise
Can answer questions on electrical control circuits, power supply,airflow & distribution, electrical components,refrigerant problems,gas, electric & propane furnaces.No boiler or refrigerator or oil fired furnaces experience.Just HVAC questions please.
Experience in the area
35 years experience in residential & light commercial repair & installation.
Organizations
None
Publications
None
Education/Credentials
Mechanical Engineering degree.
Awards and Honors
None
What do you like about this subject?
Every building & house has it.Every one will need repair at some time.I like working by myself with my hands.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Help others in need.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
R-22 will not be manufactured any more after Feb. 2010. The cost has risen to record levels already & will rise more this Summer. R-410 is the replacement. Equipment costs will rise also. Get ready.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Too many service companies charge ridiculous prices or flat rate fees for their work. Let the buyer beware. Get bids on service calls or ask friends or neighbors for references.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve | 11/06/09 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | Thank you. |
| Glenn | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANX BUD!! |
| chase | 10/30/09 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 10 | |
| Bob Jones | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Josh | 10/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Howard Livingston
2009-11-07 Trane XR90 Will not turn on.:
And here you thought you were improving the tstat, huh ?? It happens, Michael. You need to test for 24v power first. Can do at the tstat or anywhere. The power to the furnace too. If you have both,
2009-11-06 Gaffers Sattler furnance model ACD12-U100:
Well Steve, the favorite question is : Did you turn the gas valve knob to "ON" after lighting the pilot ?? It happens, you know. Does the pilot flame contact the top 1/2" of the thermocouple ?? Is
2009-11-06 Furnace burner not lighting:
Don't have knowledge of those codes Derrick. Could be a failed igniter or a pressure switch. Try jumping across the pressure switch terminals. Or disconnecting a wre. Neer know wheter that is a NO or NC
2009-11-05 nordyne heater E2EB015HA:
Something fishy here. Need to test just the motor. Remove the motor & blower case. I just cut the wires so they can be respliced. Then test the run capacitor to see if its bad, then test the motor on 120v
2009-11-04 contaminated heat pump:
Wow, Glenn, that is a terrible mmess !! How did that water get in the system ?? A teaspoon will tear up the freon. Think it can be cleaned but ya really don't know until it is done. First the filters
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