Ideal Energy had an amazing team from start to finish. Very thorough quoting process with detailed analysis of the home; multiple options all appropriately sized for the needs of the home, and excellent communication and installation. I had 3 other companies quote and the 2nd best was a distant 2nd.
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Checked thermostat for errror codes Multiple with 184.08 (hard lockout) Ran test cycle - shut off after 30 seconds or less Called Trane TS - went through drive test Checked ohms at compressor - .3/.3/.3 good Bad drive **if not under warranty cost to replace is $1610.10
Remove existing ODA cans on plenums Seal duct/plenum connection to ensure no more ODA is being brought into system and home Cleaning of all Clean Effects fee waived with this repair ______________________ Returned on 3/31/25 Removed all clean effects cells and pre filters Cleaned and blew cells Washed pre filters Dried off Removed all ODA cans After removing noticed filters had never been in place Interior of ducts extremely dirty Installed blank off and sealed
Repairs for master bedroom system Add refrigerant to system as the sub cool and pressures are low Change out the dual run capacitor which is currently at the lowest allowable measurement Changed capacitor - installed metal retaining bracket Upon arrival subcool was at 2.9 degrees Added 1.5# 410A - subcool now at 11 degrees System good at this time Can audibly hear 2 ton (master) valves in compressor-needs to be monitored-should possibly be a 3 or 3.5 ton system Would need to do a heat gain calculation to verify
Checked all systems Found all have 6” ODA ducts attached to return plenums - causing the clean effects to get dirty prematurely Game room unit - drain line was not attached - attached and cleared Cleared all drain lines for systems Cleaned all condenser coils for systems Systems operating mechanically and electrically within normal MFG specs at this time Discussed removal of ODA ducts to increase efficiency and prolong life of systems
Performed maintenance inspection in heating. No issues found at this time. Installed Reme Zero air purifier at this visit and homeowner renewed maintenance plan.
Performed inspection in heating. No issues found at this time. Homeowner explained master bedroom is the warmest room, and misses has seasonal allergies. I have attached the maintenance plans available to them and the whole home air purifier, Reme Zero.
Performed inspection in heating. No issues found with the equipment at this time. System is heating well at time of departure. There are known allergies and asthma within home. On today’s visit we were able to discuss some air quality improvement options to aid health. Proposal for options have been attached.
Checked both systems Master bed system = Had locking caps on line set Sediment trap installed upside down (inoperable) Pressures and sub cool low (low on refrigerant) Dual cap on compressor side at lowest allowable measurement Cleaned coil Unable to flush drain - need to replace existing stub out with either a union or safety switch Main home - 2 zone Master bed system = Had locking caps on line set System operating within MFG specs at this time Cleaned coil Unable to flush drain - need to replace existing stub out with either a union or safety switch Removed locks and installed brass self sealing caps
Checked system in cooling - changed filter in ERV - cleaned condenser and flushed drain - found system with low sub cool - added 7.4 oz of 410A sub cool now at 10.6 - tightened cores and caps - system good at this time
The unit was not running on low pressure. I found the unit pressure was only two psi and his flat on charge. I found an oil stain on the indoor coil. This could possibly be the leak. I did not perform a leak search. Homeowner wants to get proposals on possibly replacing the system.
Performed Cool Home heating maintenance on Goodman hp split system. Found both compressor and condenser fan motor running high amps during operation. Condenser fan has also lost lubrication and shifting bearings. I informed homeowner of issues and potential problems that may occur in the future. Homeowner considering being proactive and just replacing system being that he knows it’s getting older and condition of system. Homeowner is scheduled for estimates December 20th 9-11am. System is operating at time of departure.
Performed coo home heating maintenance. Do recommend some repairs such as Condenser fan motor and control contactor. System is almost 18 years old so I did discuss new system replacement with homeowner. Also recommend ductwork and insulation upgrades with new return plenum if homeowners decides not to replace system. System is operating at time of departure. Homeowner declined to renew membership at this time. Will reach out if decide to renew and move forward with any repairs or recommendations.
Includes two maintenance visits per year - 6 Systems Front of the line, priority service over everyone else, guaranteed service within 24 hours Discounted $37 diagnostic fee (versus regular diagnostic fee of $97) No weekend or after hour fees 100% of your protection plan goes toward your future system replacement (capped at $1,500) 10% Discount on any repair work needed $200 Discount on Home Performance upgrades https://www.idealairaz.com/flipbook/cool-home/?page=1 10/02/24 Replaced evap coil with OEM coil, pressure tested full system to verify no other leaks. Charged system to factory weight and sub cooled to name plate. Found melted and damaged low volt wires at condenser that were preventing system from operating, cut and cleaned low voltage wires and tested, system is now operating fine at this time.
The blower motor was not operating because the system is completely flat on charge. I did not have to do a leak search on the unit. I found a massive amount of oil in the P-trap for the condensate line. Homeowner is going to review the proposals and contact the office.
