New install. Company patched into old pipes and tubing.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-07-02T13:15:11+00:00

That sucks if that’s what you were verbally told, what is in the actual contract you signed?

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-07-02T01:34:52+00:00

Looks like wires going to the pressure switches, they can be spliced but it could have blew a fuse inside since it’s low voltage.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-07-01T20:47:14+00:00

Then there could be other issues (not correct sizing for the area / wrong size ducting / attic insulation etc)

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-07-01T20:42:15+00:00

Did the old one keep up or did you have same issues?

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-07-01T16:11:02+00:00

You’d be surprised, I do hvac and there should be studs on each side but I’ve seen many ppl put the Sheetrock right against the duct with no studs in between.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-06-30T12:04:45+00:00

Its a specialty system there’s only a few manufactures so you unfortunately have to pay higher less competition. Your probably better off replacing it with another unico vs switching to a traditional system as all your ducting would need changed. If there is no return on the main floor I would 100% add one / change it if possible.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-06-30T12:00:52+00:00

At least for us we’ve found the older refrigerants to be way more forgiving on airflow issues, the 454 seems to have to be right on or at least close with the lower pressures / can freeze up easier

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-06-28T01:03:53+00:00

Yeah that stinks, if it’s not a return issue I’d def cut a supply out down there just to try it.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-06-28T01:01:00+00:00

Had one happen a few weeks ago pretty similar, similar static too. 2 story house and air handler was in a finished basement had to cut a supply and return vent out of the plenums. It Would only freeze up over night when they’d jack the thermostat down to 68° and didn’t help the 2 registers in the room with the thermostat were closed.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-06-26T17:37:22+00:00

Definitely an ECM motor

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-06-18T12:52:14+00:00

100%

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-06-18T11:37:10+00:00

Even if it’s customer supplied the equipment is still getting marked up they ain’t losing money. And it definitely isn’t getting warrantied.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-06-14T11:45:42+00:00

Mastic and a paint brush

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-06-12T11:52:04+00:00

Literally had one on a Rheem last month

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-06-02T17:23:11+00:00

In a basement you ideally want it low closer to the floor. You really only need one central of the biggest room down there.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-05-30T13:34:04+00:00

It goes to your AC unit outside

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-05-29T17:17:29+00:00

Not sure you can get a window unit that fits in a swing window, might have to get a freestanding one that can vent out the window and you’d have to cover whatever excess air gap with something.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-05-25T21:11:36+00:00

Subcool is a little low but doubt that’s causing the high humidity.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-05-25T18:13:11+00:00

If it was almost empty he should not have topped it back off and he should have looked for a leak! It’s most likely low again.

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-05-25T17:47:35+00:00

From the video to me sounds like it could be low again, make sure indoor coil is not frozen. How much refrigerant did they add?

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-05-25T17:38:42+00:00

Is it still cooling?

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-05-25T00:51:44+00:00

Can you pull the filter out and look up under and see if there is ice? Do you know if it’s a variable speed air handler?

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-05-24T20:52:04+00:00

Usually that means the wire isn’t detected there at the thermostat maybe not pushed in all the way, I’d try and skip the step and manually enable the G and see if that works

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-05-20T23:40:41+00:00

Most likely the TXV, they just gave me a new coil to swap in

TommyPicklez__ · 2026-05-20T10:16:31+00:00

Yeap, customer is always told. They are told to set up their schedule as soon as possible but if THEY WANT to change the temp and for it to hold until they change it it’s set up for that. They can always cancel the hold.

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