AC out again
 

Our Air conditioning is out again. Tech says it is the compressor again. This will make my fourth compressor in 17 years, the last one only lasted 14 months. Yes, the one year warrantee expired two months ago. My problem is that we had to wait seven days for Munns to receive the last new compressor. You would think with the thousands of AC units Munns has installed in the Villages, they would have every part available rather than having to order a compressor.:cus:

Sounds like you should consider an extended warranty on the next compressor.

Might be time for a new air conditioner???????

Or a new repair company?

Maybe it's time for a second opinion. Chuck Farrell at 753-9497 fixed my A/C last week. He came out quickly and price was very reasonable. Compressors should not be failing that quickly.

Wow! I've never heard of anything like that before. I had air conditioning in my house up north for 15 years, before that, I had a condo with central air. I also had a home in Sarasota for five years and never replaced the compressor in any of them.

:agree:

Sounds like they are treating the symptom and not remedying the cause of the compressor failure. IMHO

you cannot get an extended warranty on the unit or even a new part after 10 years.

this is also my second air conditioner. I did buy an extended warranty but i am told that there is no company who offers an extended warranty for any units that are older than 10 years.

I don't think they stock parts for a 17 year old unit. what exactly is your complaint?

you need a second opinion or better a new service man

It's very possible that the installer of the new compressor is not evacuating the system long enough and leaving contaminates in the sealed refrigerant system. That would explain premature failure of the compressors. If your system does not have one, the installation of a liquid line filter would help remove contaminents. Make sure a new contactor is installed with the new compressor. I have seen voltage drop across bad contacts, causing higher amperage and heat on the compressor. Heat is #1 enemy of motors. Contactors are not expensive and worth the few dollars. :wave:

If its a Trane get rid of it go with a carrier. I have a Trane bought the 10 warranty just for that reason and glad I did compressor and evap unit. best 350 dollars I spent. One more year on warranty.

you are probably not aware that no company in the villages has a better reputation than munns.

I'm very aware of Munn's reputation but that doesn't mean they are necessarily the best. I much prefer dealing with Chuck Farrell. Munn's is excellent with newer A/Cs; I've not found their guys to be all that knowledgeable about older ones.