All Forum Posts by: Nicholas M.

@Joel Owens Good stuff, Trane. I recently found out American Standard and Trane are basically the same product. I’m in the process of installing my hvac system. I went with Am. Standard. I’ve installed 1 Carrier System and I’ll never do it again. Defective coil leaked after a year. Stick with Trane.

@Jennifer T. Do the right thing and install the correct system. You need to invest in your rental. You shouldn’t need to replace the entire thing. Just the AC portion. Window units have much higher electrical cost. Bring down the value of the home. More chance of leaking and damaging the walls. I constantly see people try to neglect what I consider one of the most important pieces of their property. The heating an ac system. It is always needed and should be working properly. I’m an hvac tech by trade. Find the right contractor and build the relationship. You will always need them at some point.

@Gilbert Dominguez They don’t take 1 hour to install . They are less invasive than central and install quicker but anyone who puts it in under an hour hasn’t done something correctly. It’s a days worth of work depending on how many heads are installed. They do heat and are very energy efficient. The most important thing is hiring the right person for the job. A person with a lot of hvac experience. Listen to their recommendation and value their opinion because you called them for their expertise. If you knew what your doing you wouldn’t be hiring them. Let them suggest the best option, and make it work with your budget. Better than a ”Great“ brand is a great installation. I’m an HVAC technician by trade.

@Andrew Merritt @Nathan McBride Mini splits are the same price. The equipment cost is much higher on mini split. It’s the same concept used for lots of products. Convienience cost more. Easier to install higher cost. Central air is the way to go. Window AC if installed incorrectly leaks and can rott our the windows. I don’t think that’s worth any savings. Do it right and invest in your investment. You will always get the better tennnant with the right amenities. A car dealer once tried to sell me a brand new car with no AC in it. I laugh and went to another dealership for the car I needed.

@Bill S. 👆👆 Laughing... there’s only one way to do things, the right way.

@Brian Mathews You shouldn’t use sand paper on a flame sensor ever. A dollar bill is coars enough. Changing one for 5-15 once is worth more than cleaning it every few months. Time is money. Use the model and serial number in the side or inside of the unit to get the exact part. Every manufacturer uses different parts.

@Joel Owens You need an HVAC technician. Systems now have lots of safety’s. Could be a flame sensor, or a motor going bad. If you don’t know what your doing I wouldn’t advise trying to fix it your self. This is not the type of problem you need to try to save money on by fixing it your self. Leave it to a pro. Ask around for a reliable one. Find out who’s an honest professional, go with a small business, owners care more about reputation.

@Byron W. I’m an HVAC tech by profession. You want to have dedicated dehumidifier that automatically drains into the plumbing drain. It’s going to run constantly if it’s very humid. You also want to make sure your not getting water coming up from the ground(if so you may need a sump pump installed). I really isn’t so difficult to install if your a diy. Make sure gutters carry water away from the foundation. Wouldn’t hurt seal the walls and floor. Foundation paint sealer.. again diy. Don’t put in central air or split system. Try the simple stuff first.