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09-21-01, 09:56 AM
I have a Carrier A/C Electric Heat System. The condensing
unit is outside and the blower unit is inside.
Night before last, the A/C started blowing very hot air
through the residential vents. I went outside to check it
and found that the cold air was escaping through the
unit's fan blades.
I was wondering if there's something that I could do or if
you could give me advice on what to do to get the cold air
to blow back into the house vents and not outside. I'm in
San Antonio, TX and life is miserable right now - LOL!
Also, I have kept up on the maintenance on the system and
have changed the filter every 1st of the month.
Thank you in advance for your advice/recommendations. Take
care.
Regards,
Bill
unit is outside and the blower unit is inside.
Night before last, the A/C started blowing very hot air
through the residential vents. I went outside to check it
and found that the cold air was escaping through the
unit's fan blades.
I was wondering if there's something that I could do or if
you could give me advice on what to do to get the cold air
to blow back into the house vents and not outside. I'm in
San Antonio, TX and life is miserable right now - LOL!
Also, I have kept up on the maintenance on the system and
have changed the filter every 1st of the month.
Thank you in advance for your advice/recommendations. Take
care.
Regards,
Bill
09-22-01, 06:16 AM
Thank you very much for posting a reply to my request.
I will provide clarification for you:
First off, I do have a basic understanding of HVAC systems
and operations. I do understand the system is pressurized
and will not toy or tinker with any of the condensing unit
without proper knowledge. The electrical part I have more
understanding and knowledge.
To clarify the condensing unit outside blows, with the
help of the fan blades, ice cold air outside through the
top of the unit. The main pipe leading to the inside of
the house to the blower unit is very hot when the condensing
unit is on. The comprssor itself is not hot, but
slightly warm. I'm thinking that there is some kind of air
exchange valve (?) or other electrical unit that is faulty.
Someone mentioned to me that in the electrical box attached
to the condensing unit outside, an electrical connector may
be corroded or dirty, thus not allowing the air exchange
valve to operate correctly. Is this possible? If not, than
maybe you could share some light on what you think it may
be. The blower unit inside is operating properly and
effectively.
I appreciate your concern for my safety, and I assure you I
won't touch anything that I am not familiar with as far as
the condensing unit is concerned, and will ensure that any
time I touch the unit, I will make sure the main power is
turned off.
Again, I appreciate your reply and look forward to your
next post. Take care.
Bill
I will provide clarification for you:
First off, I do have a basic understanding of HVAC systems
and operations. I do understand the system is pressurized
and will not toy or tinker with any of the condensing unit
without proper knowledge. The electrical part I have more
understanding and knowledge.
To clarify the condensing unit outside blows, with the
help of the fan blades, ice cold air outside through the
top of the unit. The main pipe leading to the inside of
the house to the blower unit is very hot when the condensing
unit is on. The comprssor itself is not hot, but
slightly warm. I'm thinking that there is some kind of air
exchange valve (?) or other electrical unit that is faulty.
Someone mentioned to me that in the electrical box attached
to the condensing unit outside, an electrical connector may
be corroded or dirty, thus not allowing the air exchange
valve to operate correctly. Is this possible? If not, than
maybe you could share some light on what you think it may
be. The blower unit inside is operating properly and
effectively.
I appreciate your concern for my safety, and I assure you I
won't touch anything that I am not familiar with as far as
the condensing unit is concerned, and will ensure that any
time I touch the unit, I will make sure the main power is
turned off.
Again, I appreciate your reply and look forward to your
next post. Take care.
Bill