When my A/C stopped working, I naturally ran out and tried to diagnose the problem. I checked this and that and everything else I could think of. Then I wondered who I might call. I first thought to call the original installer. He was a pretty good guy but I had flashes of hundred dollar service calls. Then I remember Lou (who had previously done my ductwork for my new addition). He was a good guy and made an effort to save me some bucks with the ductwork job so I figured I'd give him a call. Being Friday evening (around 8 pm) I figured to leave him a voicemail and wait for him to get back to me on Monday. Much to my surprise, he answered the phone. I introduced myself and mentioned the job he had done for me previously and he instantly knew who I was, what he had done and what I did for a living (which is a testament to his memory because half the time I can't remember where I was yesterday let alone 2 years ago). In any case, I describe to him what I had checked and what seemed to be the issue as well as what the A/C was doing (aside form not cooling). After a couple of quick questions he suggested that I try a replacement run Capacitor (after explaining how to test the current one if I had the proper tools). He suggested where I might look locally to find the capacitor. Unfortunately the shop he suggested is no longer there (but that's to be expected now and again). So Saturday morning I spent some time trying to locate a supplier with the capacitor in stock who was open on Saturday. I eventually found one and grabbed the capacitor, came home, replaced the original and once again I have functional air conditioning.
So thanks again to Lou (and while I appreciate that virtually any A/C service person "could" probably have given me the same information, I'm not too sure how many wouldn't have made an "emergency service call" just to tell me they couldn't get the part until Monday. Thanks again Lou. You were my ductwork guy, and now you're my anything HVAC related guy.
I can't stress enough for you readers out there. If you want to be treated right, by some guys that do great work, call Dave White Heating and Sheet Metal Ltd for all your HVAC needs.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $20.00