[Speedie]

Originally Posted by mrf0151

We now will be going on 4 weeks with no air conditioning in our home. Needless to say, a horrible situation. We hear from the AC installer and AC manufacturer that the part is a supply chain issue, and this backordered part could take "we do not know how long".
Portable unit we purchased is not helping much at all. No answers and nowhere to go from here. Beyond the point of screaming!

Have a contractor install a new outside compressor unit. Should be easy drop in replacement

Good contractor should fight with mfg for warrenty replacement since parts not available to repair

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Speedie

Have a contractor install a new outside compressor unit. Should be easy drop in replacement

Good contractor should fight with mfg for warrenty replacement since parts not available to repair

Not exactly. That would be more than half of the cost of the entire system, and a complete recharging of the refrigerant. The compressor motor alone costs more than $1,000.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Not exactly. That would be more than half of the cost of the entire system, and a complete recharging of the refrigerant. The compressor motor alone costs more than $1,000.

If that is what it takes to get up and running, then the warranty co should cover the cost of replacement .... If they are a reputable company.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

If that is what it takes to get up and running, then the warranty co should cover the cost of replacement .... If they are a reputable company.

It sounds like the warranty is through the manufacturer, Trane, and they have a defective part issue. I agree that they should honor the warranty, but if they need to replace hundreds of units around the world, they are probably not going to do it. A local contractor would have no influence over a major manufacturer like Trane.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

It sounds like the warranty is through the manufacturer, Trane, and they have a defective part issue. I agree that they should honor the warranty, but if they need to replace hundreds of units around the world, they are probably not going to do it. A local contractor would have no influence over a major manufacturer like Trane.

Sounds like Trane doesn't stand behind their product.

[mlmarr]

Originally Posted by PugMom

how awful!! that is a serious health issue when the heat/humidity rise. we use munn's, they come out the same day. good luck

parts waiting for ... will be a issue for a long time to come.. for anything .. and everything all comes via boat from China .. boats are sitting ..

[gigberk]

I have a portable ac unit that exhausts to the outside. I have a hose and plywood panel to fit a window. I will be glad to lend it to you if you think it will help. It works very well.
gigberk@gmail.com or text me at 804-387-6211
PS I'm in the villgae of Charlotte. Gig

[worahm]

I have been waiting for a new Kitchen Aid or GE refrigerator for nearly a year after my top of the line, six year old Whirlpool refrigerator compressor failed. I purchased a no name refrigerator they had in the warehouse for $400.00 to hold me over until a new Kitchen Aid or GE are available. As of last week, Lowes and Home Depot are not taking refrigerator orders and have no idea when either brand will be available.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by mlmarr

parts waiting for ... will be a issue for a long time to come.. for anything .. and everything all comes via boat from China .. boats are sitting ..

And once again we have bad information on this website. The backlog of ships has been reduced to almost nothing. Ships are not significantly waiting to be unloaded anymore. There is still a slowdown with truckers getting goods inland.
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Port of Los Angeles Breaks Another Cargo Record in July | News | Port of Los Angeles

Just because something was true months ago does not mean the situation has not improved. In the case of ship unloading the improvement has been dramatic

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by worahm

I have been waiting for a new Kitchen Aid or GE refrigerator for nearly a year after my top of the line, six year old Whirlpool refrigerator compressor failed. I purchased a no name refrigerator they had in the warehouse for $400.00 to hold me over until a new Kitchen Aid or GE are available. As of last week, Lowes and Home Depot are not taking refrigerator orders and have no idea when either brand will be available.

I think Lowes and Home Depot were lying to you.

I just started the process of ordering an entire kitchen-appliance bundle, and the estimated delivery time is September 8, and they're accepting the order if I click the button.

[ithos]

Originally Posted by blueash

And once again we have bad information on this website. The backlog of ships has been reduced to almost nothing. Ships are not significantly waiting to be unloaded anymore. There is still a slowdown with truckers getting goods inland.
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Port of Los Angeles Breaks Another Cargo Record in July | News | Port of Los Angeles

Just because something was true months ago does not mean the situation has not improved. In the case of ship unloading the improvement has been dramatic

There still are supply chain issues from Communist China.

More than two years later, the country’s ongoing controls are still weighing down its economy and stalling global supply chains.
How China’s strict Covid policies led to supply chain bottlenecks

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[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by worahm

I have been waiting for a new Kitchen Aid or GE refrigerator for nearly a year after my top of the line, six year old Whirlpool refrigerator compressor failed. I purchased a no name refrigerator they had in the warehouse for $400.00 to hold me over until a new Kitchen Aid or GE are available. As of last week, Lowes and Home Depot are not taking refrigerator orders and have no idea when either brand will be available.

Why not just buy what is available at the time? I don't know what you ordered, but do you really think that a 5-door refrigerator with a TV screen will make you happier than a 3-door one? Waiting a year for a refrigerator? I would never do that.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by blueash

And once again we have bad information on this website. The backlog of ships has been reduced to almost nothing. Ships are not significantly waiting to be unloaded anymore. There is still a slowdown with truckers getting goods inland.
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Port of Los Angeles Breaks Another Cargo Record in July | News | Port of Los Angeles

Just because something was true months ago does not mean the situation has not improved. In the case of ship unloading the improvement has been dramatic

Ocean freight costs are coming down dramatically, wonder why the media ignores this.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I think Lowes and Home Depot were lying to you.

I just started the process of ordering an entire kitchen-appliance bundle, and the estimated delivery time is September 8, and they're accepting the order if I click the button.

I think some people just like to make stuff up.

[mrf0151]

Originally Posted by lawgolfer

All air conditioners operate in the same way and parts from another unit, even a used one or one by a different manufacturer can be adapted for a temporary repair. We had the same problem with the parts chain when the motor in our air conditioner failed in March. Superior Air "borrowed" the motor from another unit it had in stock and installed it as a temporary fix until the new motor from the factory arrived.

The "borrowed" motor could not be the permanent fix as the manufacturer insists that the replacement motor come directly from the factory as it records the serial number for warranty purposes.

Not in our case with the special part. Manufacturer dealers nationwide do not have it. Have to wait, but there is an end date.