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While I was yapping on the phone, I noticed that it was a tad warm in the house.
I tend to pace while I chat, so I initially thought it was just from the limited exercise, but then saw the thermostat reading 80° and the "AC is running" indicator was on.
Target temp is 78°... And the air handler and compressor weren't running.
UGH! Always on a Friday evening!
The two most common reasons for a compressor to not run are the drain line getting clogged and the starter capacitor failing.
Blowing out the drain line appears to have cured it.
This is the second time I've had to do that because it's stopped running.
You can install a drain cleanout and pour a cup of bleach down the drain monthly to stop the snot from growing in the pipes. Basically a pvc joint that points up and a short stub of pipe with a cap that isn't glued on, just pressure fitted on.
ReplyDeleteIt does help greatly to do this.
I have been bleaching, but helps greatly and eliminates completely are not the same thing.
DeleteTrue, very true.
DeleteMaybe you need to put 'blowing out' on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.