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Old 07-07-2017, 06:19 PM
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I'm so truly happy that you didn't break out in a sweat
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I am glad that it worked out to be just the start capacitor. The failure rate appears to be pretty high on this component. I know of at least 6 homes that have had this failure in the last year, including my own.
In two months our house will be six. You are a smart fellow, Mr. Biker1.
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Old 07-07-2017, 07:12 PM
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Turn down the thermostat. Does the outside unit come on? If so, is the inside blower motor turning? If not, it may be the capacitor for your blower motor. You can remove the access door to the blower ( and filter). You can use tape to hold the microswitch in the on position. Then carefully with the end of a tool like a screwdriver you can try and give your blower fan a little push. If it then comes on, you know it's the capacitor. Close the access door. Go to your thermostat and turn your fan on manual so it is always on. Then set to whatever temperature you like. You will now have cooling til your A/C company can get to you. Btw, I would use Chuck Farrell, not the installer -- he is one of the best -- he is honest and won't rip you off! Good luck!
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Old 07-07-2017, 07:50 PM
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Our capacitor has gone out twice in four years. One more year left on our warranty. Munn's came out at 9:30 pm once and that was within an hour of our call to them. Can't ask for better service than that.
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Old 07-07-2017, 08:25 PM
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One of my houses has a 23yr old Reem.
Had a plugged drain a couple times.
Original capacitor, still running strong....
I've read the new Reems are junk.
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Old 07-08-2017, 05:49 AM
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Just get a hose adapter & hook up a hose to the drain pipe, flush just like back flushing a radiator on car-so simple- and cheap too--that what's Munn's does on their annual service also the cement that is used to join pvc pipes are not glue they are a solvent that actually welds the pipe--instead of bleach use vinegar
After twice paying $65 for a service call where they attach a vacuum to the condensation line on the outside, I went out and bought a shop vac for $35. Last Labor day the AC stopped, I saw that the check valve had water in it and employed the shop vac. Sucked the goo right out and was back in business in 15 minutes.

And on a monthly basis I pour hot water into the condensation line to keep it clear. Was told to never use anything but water or vinegar...

Had the same issues up north with a drain line that wasn't exactly all downhill....
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