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Expertise
35 + years diversified experience.An HVAC/Refrigeration Self Employed Contractor since 1986. Answer questions pertaining to Residential and Commercial Air Conditioning , Warm Air Heating, Heat Pump systems and Commercial Refrigeration.Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting of these systems.Be as detailed as possible when describing problem.Packaged unit or split systems.No appliance questions.
Experience in the area
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 , Natural and Propane Gas Heating systems.
Education/Credentials
Graduated from Private Technical School in 1975. An HVAC/Refrigeration Contractor . Have Unlimited Heating/Piping and Cooling Contractor License.Limited Sheetmetal Contractors License.NATE Certifield. York Certifield Heat Pumps Technician. Served 33 years combination Active Duty Air Force , Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard in the HVAC/Refrigeration Shop/Mechanical Shop. Troubleshooting/Installing HVAC/Refrigeration Equiptment Worldwide. Retiring in 2003 as a Mechanical Superintendent.
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Recent Answers from Joseph
2012-05-23 airhandler:
Noris, The Trane is rated up to 3.5 ton and a larger unit physically, the Carrier is rated at 3 ton and is the smaller one .I would go with the Carrier, as you have a little more room for the serviceman
2012-05-13 air handler drips water:
Anna, Improper drain trap, not having secondary drain line hooked up, air handler not level both ways,water from indoor coil being pulled off coil and missing drain pan, you may just simply need to
2012-05-11 heat pump blower:
James, Find the blower fan relay and remove one one of the motor leads if motor stops chances are it's you fan relay contacts welded shut, also look at the wiring diagram and find a 24 volt fan relay
2012-05-09 Trouble shooting Comfortmaker furnace:
Tom, You can google your unit ,you may find a troubleshooting guide ,if your furnace is not real old.As far as checking your limits, some are manually resettable some are not, they close automatically
2012-05-09 Trouble shooting Comfortmaker furnace:
Tom, If the pilot comes on ,the next step would be the flame sensor ,senses the flame and signals the main gas valve to open. So to me possible your flame sensor is bad, or your pilot is weak, and not
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