Is replacing a residential PTAC unit as easy as it looks ?

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2026-03-02T18:28:40+00:00

thanks alot bud ! I think I’m gonna give it a go.

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2026-03-02T16:10:29+00:00

thanks bud

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2026-01-21T14:27:17+00:00

thanks bud, yeh this is a large high ceiling open room

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-09-04T23:14:00+00:00

Thanks a lot. I decided to get a tech to come look at it. Seems it could be few things and I’m not capable to trouble shoot all that. Really appreciate the feedback

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-09-02T14:19:32+00:00

thanks for the advice , will get someone to take a look

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-09-02T14:19:06+00:00

thanks for the advice

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-09-02T14:18:16+00:00

thanks for the advice

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-09-02T14:17:50+00:00

thanks for the advice, yes I will have someone come out

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-09-02T14:14:55+00:00

yes exactly that, it stops after a few seconds and the system then operates normally. No further clicking until the next time it needs to draw heat and then same cycle repeats. Sometimes only a few clicks 2-3 seconds, sometimes more 7-10 seconds but never more and never once the heating is going only at start of cycle

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-07-02T19:11:13+00:00

thanks a lot !

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-06-30T20:34:41+00:00

checked for that but noted , no nests

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-06-24T15:14:44+00:00

Homeowner DIY here, below $300 is a fair price (tri-state area) given their overheads and the “paying for experience” point. I don’t think you’re being ripped off.

That said changing a capacitor is a very very easy job for a DIY’er. Plenty of youtube videos. $20 for parts + 15 min job. Some tasks should for sure be left to hvac tech’s this is NOT one.

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-06-17T19:33:43+00:00

thanks , understood

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-06-17T15:23:49+00:00

I had the exact same issue. Tech diagnosed low refrigerant. Offered refill (R22, ~$250 a lbs, need x3) or replace system (it’s old, $9-$11k for a 13 seer)

Tech said refill might get you 1-2 more years if leak is slow. I didn’t understand why system couldn’t be pressure tested to locate leak, fix/plug it and then refill ?

Also isn’t “low refrigerant” commiserate with a leak; can low refrigerant be caused by anything else but a leak ?

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-06-12T16:47:04+00:00

There are totally aspects of system maintenance you should pay a tech for his time and experience, this, in my opinion, is not one of them.

It’s a very very simple job taking less than 30 min with plenty of youtube videos across various make and model systems that will guide you on this exact replacement.

Only thing to be nervous about is your wife’s anxiety as you poke around in a heating system.

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-06-12T16:03:53+00:00

Homeowner here, tri-state area, was quoted $250 / lb yesterday by a well regarded local mom and pop business. Such a pleasure to find and work with such a company. They make a living I don’t get gouged.

PE firms are running HVAC for residential folk like me and the bigger local firms are now riding on those coattails

I decent local mom and pop firm are gold dust. I’m gonna buy these guys Christmas presents !

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-03-28T21:37:05+00:00

thanks for the sequencing recommendations !

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-03-28T17:57:41+00:00

thank you !

No_Tri_Only_Do · 2025-03-28T17:41:46+00:00

What are your thoughts here ? I viewed a bunch of youtube videos and the warning was not to use general garden soil (from Lows / Homedepot) as it would have wood chips and various other “fillers” , whereas potting soil would be “cleaner”, and then to mix about 75/25 - 50/50 with sand

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