Need to replace the unit because capacitor exploded and compressor is blown.
Looks like a 5 ton unit. However, you might be better off finding a R-22 condensing unit to replace the entire outside unit. Reason being, if you just replace the compressor, you get a one year warranty. If you replace the whole outside unit, you get a 5 year warranty. You can replace the outside unit with any manufacturer, as long as it is the same tonnage and type (heat pump/air conditioner/single stage/ 2 stage ...).
SOURCE: Tuneup kit for BDP A/C model 5690J042
Hi, most of the time generic parts are used to replace bad ones. The voltages and microfarads or UF is what's important on the capacitors and the amperage and control voltage on the contactor. Your unit will not run better with new parts and I suggest your time and money be used to clean and check your unit instead of "tuning it up" with new parts. If the capacitors are swelled or leaking oil they need replaced. If the contacts are pitted or burned, they need replaced. The condensing unit will need cleaned from the inside out. Remove the fan assembly and spray from the inside out on each of the condensing coils to remove the debris stuck inside the fins. If there are oil ports on your fan motor, add about 4 drops of oil into both of them. The same on your inside fan motor. If it has a fan belt inside check it to make sure it isn't worn too badly. Adjust it if needed to give about 3 inches of play. Too tight will make your bearings go bad. Oil your bearings if the fan has then and they have oil ports. Check the evaporator inside to see if it has a blanket of fuzz on the side where the air enters it. It can be removed with a credit card when wet. Scrape along with the fins if it needs cleaned. With the unit running and the inside of the house fairly comfortable the large refrigerant line outside should sweat all the way up to the compressor but the compressor should remain fairly dry. If it does, you have a good refrigerant charge. With this cleaning and oiling your unit should work more efficiently and be ready for another year. NOTE: The heating/air-conditioning companies usually run a special on seasonal checkups. If you have one come out, Have them do all the above plus get your furnace cleaned and ready. If you want more information on the furnace, please let me know what kind it is and I will try to help. If this solution does not rate at least (ALMOST THERE) Please do not rate. Thank You. kstfas
SOURCE: Carrier air handler tonnage?
That is a fairly large difference. It is usually ok to have the inside evap. coil and blower up to 1 ton larger than the outside condenser. That will make the unit slightly more efficient as well as less likely to freeze up on low airflow situations. It is not recommended to install a new condenser on an old evap coil. There has been a lot of changes to the design of the coils in the last little while. For example a 10 year old 2 ton coil may only have 3 cubic feet of volume but a new 2 ton coil may have 4 cubit feet of volume.
There are many factors that may have infulenced the decision on what size condenser to install. Many of which can only be done by visiting the home and doing alot of work, checking the duct sizing bioth supply and return, inspecting the insulation and windows of the home etc. etc. Most of the time that never gets done. You can blame the contractor for not doing a complete check, but at the same time you can blame the customer because many contractors that are that good loose the job to a cheaper bid that did not no any of the research. It is a catch 22 for everyone involved.
There is ALOT more to sizing equipment that many people think, sadly that also includes many HVAC contractors. Way too many people use "rule of thumbs" or flat out "guess".
Sorry for the rant but your queston can only be answered by a good well educated HVAC contractor visiting your home. That type of a contractor is getting hard to find these days in such a price competetive world.
SOURCE: Is the Model #25HBA360A300 a 5 ton unit?
36k-car-ms Key Features AC Type: Split System Additional Features: Ductless Cooling Capacity: 36000 BTU/hr Electrical Requirements Voltage: 220It is a 3 ton aprox 550 sq feet per ton is required
SOURCE: Compressor freezes up at night and some during day.
You are being ripped off. The ambient (outdoor) temperature at night is low and therefore proper condensing does not take place causing the refrigerant to pool in the condenser and starving the evaporator. This causes a lower temperature in the evaporator resulting in "freeze up" which is often mistaken for a loss of refrigerant.
The proper thing to be done is to block off the condenser air causing the high side pressure to rise until the eqivillant of 110*F condensing temperature.
You can also install a low ambient kit which will cycle the compressor off when the temperatures fall
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