cool beans
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Forward ac/heat in the master suite has a bad high pressure switch. It didn't cool or heat during any of my inspections or during the survey. Was reflected in the price, kind of hoped it would be an easy fix (popped fuse, limit switch, wiring, etc).
Turns out the high pressure switch is faulty. I currently have it bypassed and it is cooling now.
The high pressure switch has to be sweated off and on, it isn't something I can fix the unit has a history. It is a 20 year old domestic vcm12k run with the original 30 year old dial controls. The fan was replaced 10 years ago after shorting out and the compressor was replaced shortly after. The PO mentioned he had it "charged" but I have no receipt. It's an r22 refrigerant unit.
I need to get a quote to fix, but if anyone with experience can give me rough estimate I'd appreciate it. Also, when is something like this throwing good money after bad? Not that I'd be happy to spend it, a new webasto unit is $1500 and should drop in.
Thanks! Experience and insight are appreciated!
Turns out the high pressure switch is faulty. I currently have it bypassed and it is cooling now.
The high pressure switch has to be sweated off and on, it isn't something I can fix the unit has a history. It is a 20 year old domestic vcm12k run with the original 30 year old dial controls. The fan was replaced 10 years ago after shorting out and the compressor was replaced shortly after. The PO mentioned he had it "charged" but I have no receipt. It's an r22 refrigerant unit.
I need to get a quote to fix, but if anyone with experience can give me rough estimate I'd appreciate it. Also, when is something like this throwing good money after bad? Not that I'd be happy to spend it, a new webasto unit is $1500 and should drop in.
Thanks! Experience and insight are appreciated!