Recent content by Giwatcher

agree, thank you.

understood. Thanks.

Helpful, thanks. What do you mean replacing the contactor is short lived? Do you think something is causing the oe contactor to fail?

20 yo heil package unit, NOT a heat pump, contactor is humming, not loud, but I thought the contactor was on it's last legs. It still works, but in checking I noticed it is a 2 pole 40a/24v. The oe replacement parts list shows a part number for a single pole, 35a, 24v. If I simply go by the...

Replaced blower wheel, vibration gone. I guess the original blower wheel warped from age, heat, stop/start, etc in a way that is not visible. I even check the center of the wheel where the motor shaft sits. No play that I can tell. I guess it has bearings that could allow wobble under high torq...

Thanks all. The suggestion to remove the blower wheel and reinstall everything else was brilliant! I did that using exist mounting hardware, and it runs smooth, and at startup peaks at 4 amps and immediately drops to 2.6 amps, more to my liking. However, isn't it possible that the weight of the...

Sorry, WorthFlorida, for the confusion. I will try to clarify. One year ago, 2/6/20, a 20 yo original blower motor failed due to age. I replaced it and no issues, no vibration. Now, the one year old replacement motor was creating an oil smell in the vents, 2/7/21. I found it running but lots of...

Hello: I am hoping for repair advice on my gas package unit, PGAA60E1KG. It is old enough that when I needed to change the 230v blower motor 1 year ago, including a new cap, I was not surprised. The repair seemed uneventful. Now, 1 year later, I smelled oil in the vents. I inspected outside...

My condenser fan motor failed. 1) Is it ok to change an open frame body to a closed frame? The universals all seem to be closed. Specs are compatible. 2) The shaft is longer than the original. If it still fits, does the excess beyond the blade need to be cut off? I have heard that several inches...

I am considering a sharkbite flex hose 3/4 to connect a water heater. I have seen braided steel and corrugated steel options. What is the difference? I have seen pictures and complaints about a SB flexhose braided with the inner liner deteriorated and showering debris downstream. Is this a valid...

100lf, old faucet, but works fine except after I replaced ball, seats, and springs.

I replaced seats springs and ball for a routine faucet drip. Now, if I am not careful to center the handle perfectly when shutting off the water it drips noticeably. If I turn it back on and carefully center the handle in the "full-off" position, there is no drip. What have I done wrong, since...

Is it expected for a working shut off valve to the refrigerator water line to be a building/plumbing code requirement? Is it required to work or even to be installed? My valve is flush under my new fridge with a full rotation T handle which can't be turned with the fridge in place due to low...