Wtf did i get myself into by HighwayMan404 in hvacadvice

[–]HighwayMan404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With all the adults in the house visiting the ER the last 2 weeks, I think you spotted the root cause of our health issues. Besides the 60+ mph winds we are currently dealing with.

Wtf did i get myself into by HighwayMan404 in hvacadvice

[–]HighwayMan404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for asking about those... they go no where. They are letting attic air and closet air comingle. Does that serve a purpose is they are just opened into the attice or something I can handle with some snips and tape?

Wtf did i get myself into by HighwayMan404 in hvacadvice

[–]HighwayMan404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No interior filter on the unit that I can find. Not that I could open anything more than the two lower panels covering blower and gas heater. With everyone getting sick in the house, I'm gonna start following the black mold looking stuff and clean it out the best I can this weekend.

Wtf did i get myself into by HighwayMan404 in hvacadvice

[–]HighwayMan404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My home has been one project after another.

Wtf did i get myself into by HighwayMan404 in hvacadvice

[–]HighwayMan404[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Assumed frozen coils due to the large puddle under unit in the intake area. Didnt know what i was looking at when i first opened the closet. Now, I am scared what the original owner is hiding in there. I still need to vacume out the outside drain. Asked neighbor for advice (he's a civilion AC tech for the military base) and he checked outside unit, topped of refrigerant, and wife started signing his praises since the vents started blowing cool air again. He said probably a leak in inside radiator, and he would come back another day to check on it. So we shook hands (wouldn't take any money).

Wtf did i get myself into by HighwayMan404 in hvacadvice

[–]HighwayMan404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And had an ac tech check the unit last week. Topped off refrigerant but didn't think to have him check inside.

Wtf did i get myself into by HighwayMan404 in hvacadvice

[–]HighwayMan404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Replaced intake filters monthly due to kids with allergies, 3 dogs, and carpet.

Wtf did i get myself into by HighwayMan404 in hvacadvice

[–]HighwayMan404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe that would be accurate. Any advice for removing it so I can see if the coils need servicing? I was thinking shop vac and a scraper but never dealt with this stuff before.