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Has not ever run properly

My Rudd unit from day one has had problems. From running hot in the summer to not blowing warm air in the winter. We have had new heat strips installed. New relay's installed and now last night the outside unit quit running. Again no air conditioning. We have previously had a factory rep out (who could not find anything wrong with the unit). Since purchasing this unit we have had nothing but problems. If I could replace the unit I would (but unfortunately it costs too much). If you call the company (which I did) they won't do anything just tell you to call your local AC Tech/installer. Rudd is JUNK!!!!!

  • HANK MCNEIL May 11, 2010

    99% of the time the problem is with the installation not the manufacturer. Not my favorite, but have seen many Ruud units run many years w/o problems.

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Is it a heat pump? I would be suspect of the line voltage transformer have 24v. if transformer is not matched to line voltage you can have erratic problems their is an under lying problem. that is being missed find a good contractor . Tom

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