SmokeMonkey
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 7:26:34 PM
... with the question about storing in a cool location. AC went out. Goshdarnitalltohades.

Moved my units to the "basement" and hoping for quick relief.

TMCTLT
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 7:39:52 PM

... with the question about storing in a cool location. AC went out. Goshdarnitalltohades.

Moved my units to the "basement" and hoping for quick relief.

SmokeMonkey wrote:

Dang it!!! Should be okay there in the basement, sorry to hear though.

SmokeMonkey
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 7:49:17 PM
Thanks, man. Well, it's not a real basement, but I dont think it will get above 75. If there's no relief by morning, I may look at alternatives.
TMCTLT
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 7:56:30 PM

Thanks, man. Well, it's not a real basement, but I dont think it will get above 75. If there's no relief by morning, I may look at alternatives.

SmokeMonkey wrote:

Real or not if it's cool enough and you can maintain the RH you like....your good.

Brewha
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 8:07:09 PM
Lots fans. Bags of ice with the fans blowing over them. Keep the air moving and if you have a dehumidifier use it.

Best of luck tonight SM..

Stay cool.

SmokeMonkey
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 8:09:09 PM
Thanks for the advice. It would be better if it wasn't still 96 here at 7PM, but I guess if it wasn't hot, the AC wouldn't have given out.

Brewha
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 8:12:42 PM
Funny how they never fail in cool weather....
SmokeMonkey
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 8:17:51 PM
Clearly a conspiracy. I'm sure there's someone to blame....
Brewha
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 8:56:43 PM
Good point.

THANKS OBAMA!

DrafterX
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 9:36:59 PM

... with the question about storing in a cool location. AC went out. Goshdarnitalltohades.

Moved my units to the "basement" and hoping for quick relief.

SmokeMonkey wrote:

What are the symptoms..?? is the fan blowing air..?? is the outside unit running..?? 😕

banderl
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 9:40:27 PM
Is your refrigerator running?
SmokeMonkey
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:23:17 PM
Fan will run, outside unit not so much.
DrafterX
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:29:04 PM
did you check the fuses..?? or the breaker..?? if those are ok and it still won't start depress the contactor and see if it starts... may just be the contactor or thermostat... 👍
SmokeMonkey
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:44:23 PM
Breakers checked out. Tried contactor, no dice. Unit is ancient, so my guess is it may be past it's life span. Guy coming in the morning. C'est la vie.
SmokeMonkey
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:45:14 PM
And, I forgot in my sweaty haze, thanks!
DrafterX
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:51:10 PM
ya, doesn't sound good.... hope it works out tho...😟
tonygraz
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:53:11 PM
75 is not a big problem for a few days, don't panic.
SmokeMonkey
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 11:08:27 PM
Will do. We've been exceptionally fortunate. This is the longest we've been without AC since Hurricane Ivan in 2004.
jackconrad
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 12:29:42 AM
Basements make great Natural Humidors and they work for chopping up Body Parts from Murder Victims too..

Sincerely,

Dexter

tamapatom
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 1:17:06 AM
If fan is blowing outside thats good.

Common prob is Frozen coils caused by clogged air filter. Clean and defrost is always first thing. Summer with hot weather and open doors can be trigger.

Sometimes drain lines clogs and auto shutoff shuts it down to prevent overflow...is it dripping...if not flush out...sometimes can backflush with garden hose.

These are all the DIY things to check first. Other issues can be low freon due to leak. I have had AC guy say coils need to be replaced but to save money /defer repairs have him recharge freon without fixing...might last a few more months.

As far as gars, I agree dont panic at 75.....panic over 80.

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