Jul-18-2016 10:41 AM
Jul-19-2016 05:36 PM
CamperWill wrote:dougrainer wrote:
Then it should be cooling. Doug
It's great that it should be, but I wouldn't be writing this post if it was 🙂
Jul-19-2016 09:01 AM
dougrainer wrote:
Then it should be cooling. Doug
Jul-19-2016 08:58 AM
CamperWill wrote:dougrainer wrote:
Where and WHICH wire(color) are you reading the amp draw? If you are reading the COMPLETE (Fan and Compressor) amp draw, that puts the compressor amp draw at 7.5 amps which indicates either a low charge or defective compressor. Either way you will have to replace the upper unit. Doug
The readings excluded the fan draw since I measured the purple and yellow wire in the ceiling assembly that goes to the roof unit. The yellow wire goes to the run capacitor and the purple goes to the compressor according to the wiring diagram. Both wires had the same amp load.
Jul-19-2016 07:10 AM
dougrainer wrote:
Where and WHICH wire(color) are you reading the amp draw? If you are reading the COMPLETE (Fan and Compressor) amp draw, that puts the compressor amp draw at 7.5 amps which indicates either a low charge or defective compressor. Either way you will have to replace the upper unit. Doug
Jul-19-2016 04:26 AM
CamperWill wrote:dougrainer wrote:
At 95 degrees the compressor will pull 11.6 amps. At 85 degrees 10.6 amps and at 75 degrees 9.6 amps. If the compressor is at these amp draws, the unit is fully charged. Doug
How are you checking the amp draw? What type of meter?
Those amp ratings are slightly higher then what I was seeing, at 85-90 degrees I think I saw 9.8 amps or so. It was measured with a clamp meter.
Jul-18-2016 07:05 PM
j-d wrote:
Your opening statement says "quit working" but (fortunately!) your details indicate it's at least running, and Doug's reply confirms your "feel test" saying it's properly charged.
So... If you have cleaned Filter, Condenser and dismantled the front sheet metal to clean the Evaporator, I think it merits this question"
Is this a Ducted Sytem? Starting to seem to me that something's out of place in the ducting or the area the A/C's installed in.
If it IS Ducted, is the Freeze Sensor in the correct position? I don't think being misplaced will cause it to not try to cool, but it can lead to evaporator freezing with condensation. That'll stop the cooling.
Jul-18-2016 06:55 PM
Jul-18-2016 06:02 PM
dougrainer wrote:
At 95 degrees the compressor will pull 11.6 amps. At 85 degrees 10.6 amps and at 75 degrees 9.6 amps. If the compressor is at these amp draws, the unit is fully charged. Doug
How are you checking the amp draw? What type of meter?
Jul-18-2016 02:54 PM
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Jul-18-2016 11:14 AM
midnightsadie wrote:
x2 the touch test is a good sign. never heard of that brand, is there ports on it to recharge. if not look for a new one, and if charged you gotta find the leak.
Jul-18-2016 11:12 AM
Jul-18-2016 11:01 AM
azdryheat wrote:
Sounds like it is out of Freon