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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 |
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| Tom | 11/22/09 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tom | 11/21/09 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Quick response, thanks |
| Kenny | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This answer was exactly what the repair ..... |
| Ricardo | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, I will check again for any ..... |
| Adam Lyon | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Extremely quick (e.g. about 5 minutes) ..... |
Recent Answers from Howard Livingston
2009-11-21 American Standard 5000:
The draft motor closes an air pressure switch, THEN the igniter glows. Got to be the pressure switch to check. Jump the terminals to test. May be either a NO or a NC switch.Rare times it can be a stopped
2009-11-21 Pilot won't stay on:
Try adjusting the pilot flame at the pilot adjutment screw on the gas valve to be a bit stronger.Be sure & tap on the pilot gas line when burning to clear the pilot orifice first. Sometimes, as the burners
2009-11-20 American Standard Furnace:
Somebody got ripped off bad on the igniter !! Glad you didn't. Those darned circuit boards do need a good ground. If you don't have the common bare ground wire in the power supply to the furnace a good
2009-11-19 Gaffers & Sattler Furnace Doesn't Fire-up:
This is a goofy question but the place to start. Is the gas valve turned to ON ?? Need to test the voltage to the gas valve when heat is on. If no voltage a switch probabaly has it off.May have a manual
2009-11-19 Squirrel cage and circuit board:
I do not recommend duct cleaning. Have seen damage done while cleaning too many times. Did the plactic bag restrict the operation of the blower wheel ?? Even if it did I see no connection with that causing
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