HVAC Question....Need Help

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CombatVet13

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Just bought my first house a few months ago. My electric bill has been a little high so I have kept my A/C turned off over the past few days. This morning I noticed my central air unit outside running even though the air is turned off completely.

I came home and noticed it was still running......what could cause this?


NEED HELP!!!!! Thanks!!!!!! :doh:
 
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Magnum

Should be Huntin
Sounds like a control issue. Contator stuck as he said or could be a pinched wire on the t-stat, burnt relay holding the contact in. You could work your way back from the problem, if you know how you can remove the cover to expose the contactor, watch it as you or someone else turns off the power to the unit. If the contactor stays in thats your problem, if you see it pull out then it's probably a low voltage issue.
 
Dukesdad

Dukesdad

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Is what you have outside only an AC unit or do you have a heat pump? If it is a heat pump and the thermostat in the house is calling for heat, that's why it is running..
 
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CombatVet13

New Member
Not fixed!!! My central air unit stays on regardless of whether or not my air or A/C is on or not.

Air doesnt come out of the vents unless I turn it on.....but the unit outside runs regardless
 
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Speedy70

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CombatVet13 said:
Not fixed!!! My central air unit stays on regardless of whether or not my air or A/C is on or not.

Air doesnt come out of the vents unless I turn it on.....but the unit outside runs regardless
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Did you check the breaker?
 
Mikeinsmd

Mikeinsmd

New Member
CombatVet13 said:
Not fixed!!! My central air unit stays on regardless of whether or not my air or A/C is on or not.

Air doesnt come out of the vents unless I turn it on.....but the unit outside runs regardless
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Sounds like the contactor at the unit is stuck shut.
 
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CombatVet13

New Member
LOL......all that sounds like klingon language to me. How about this......anyone wanna come over to my place and take a look at it? I'll pay you good and throw in a case of beer.
 
chernmax

chernmax

NOT Politically Correct!!
CombatVet13 said:
LOL......all that sounds like klingon language to me. How about this......anyone wanna come over to my place and take a look at it? I'll pay you good and throw in a case of beer.
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Do you have a contact number for the original owners who may be able to shed some light on the situation. When funs become available, recommend you swap out your thermostat to a newer energy star digital one that is programmable. Available at Lowe's for about $80 bucks and cut my HVAC bill down by 30%.

On a side note, look into low voltage light bulbs in high use areas. bulb ratings are 60W = 13W and 75W = 15W. They also make them for the exterior of the home.

I shaved roughly $60 dollars per month on my electric bill until the evil owners of SMECO raised it's rates...
 
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bresamil

wandering aimlessly
CombatVet13 said:
LOL......all that sounds like klingon language to me. How about this......anyone wanna come over to my place and take a look at it? I'll pay you good and throw in a case of beer.
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MIKEY!! $$ for boat gas opportunity right here!
 
camily

camily

Peace
CombatVet13 said:
LOL......all that sounds like klingon language to me. How about this......anyone wanna come over to my place and take a look at it? I'll pay you good and throw in a case of beer.
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What town are you in?
 
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