Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC/Expert Profile
Expertise
Answer questions pertaining to Residential and Commercial Air Conditioning and Heat Pump systems. Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting of these units.Be as detailed as possible when describing problem.Packaged unit vs split systems.Give age of eqiuptment.And what type of heat,Heat Pump,Oil, Gas ,or Electric.
Experience in the area
35 years experience, diversified HVAC/R . Installation and Troubleshooting, Mechanical and Electrical, in following areas, Refrigeration( Walk in and Reach in Coolers and Freezers )Commercial Roof Top and Packaged Heating/Cooling ( Natural Gas,Propane, Electric, and Heat Pumps ) Computer Room Air Conditoning Systems,Commercial Chilled Water Air Handlers and Recipercating Compressors. Residential Packaged and Split Systems Air Conditoning and Heat Pumps.Warm Air Oil and Natural and Propane Gas Heating systems.
Education/Credentials
Graduated from Private Technical School in 1975.Presently an HVAC/Refrigeration Contractor. Have Unlimited Heating/Piping and Cooling Contractor License.Limited Sheetmetal Contractors License.NATE Certifield. York Certifield Heat Pumps in 1981. Served 33 years combination Active Duty Air Force , Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard in the HVAC/Refrigeration Shop.Starting as a Apprentice then Technician troubleshooting/installing HVAC/Refrigeration Equiptment Worldwide. Retiring in 2003 as a Mechanical Superintendent.
Awards and Honors
I got many atta boy awards over the years
Average Ratings
Recent Answers from Joe
2009-11-07 ac and furnace blower:
Martha, you don't say how old unit is.One possibility is that the fan relay contacts point welded shut and keeping your blower running 24/7.they work on time .Time on time off ( TDR ) on wiring diagram
2009-11-06 armstrong gaspack:
Lisa, The only thing I can think of is possible your gas pressure is not correct. 3.5" for natural and 11" for propane ,maybe the burner flame is so strong it's moving the flame off the flame sensor
2009-11-05 Heat Pump defrosting often:
Brett, Should not be initiating a defrost every 5 minutes, on the board of the outside unit The defrost pin should be set at 30 or 45 or 60 or 90 minutes. you can remove access panel and see which
2009-11-04 Honeywell Mini zone EMM 3:
Don, Found this Question DEAR SIR I HAD NEW FURNACE WITH EMM-3.SOMETIME THE RED LIGHT FROM EMM-3 CONTINUES TO FLASH AND THE AIR COMING OUT OF THE DUSTS IS COOL.(THE FLASHING RED INDICATES THAT
2009-11-02 furnace gas valve keeps shutting itself off:
Jak, look at the wiring diagram ,usually attached to the inside of the blower door. usually safties are normally closed . High limit control, roll out switch etc. gas pressure to low or high. you can
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