More blog posts about heating and air conditioning:

  1. How can I find out the size of my air conditioner?

  2. The coils on my heat pump are covered with ice on cold mornings. What’s wrong with it?

  3. What is the SEER of my old air conditioner?

  4. What is the difference between the “ON” and “AUTO” settings on my thermostat?

  5. What is a “ton” of air conditioning?

  6. What is the best air conditioner for a mobile home?

  7. How do I find the right size air conditioner for my house?

  8. What is an HVAC system?

  9. What is the difference between the SEER and EER of an air conditioner?

  10. What does an ultraviolet air treatment system do?

  11. The coolant line to the outside unit of my air conditioner is frozen. What's wrong?

  12. What size air conditioner is right for my mobile home?

  13. What is the minimum SEER rating for a new air conditioner?

  14. What does the “AFUE” rating of a furnace mean?

  15. How much life is left in that air conditioner?

  16. Why is there mold around the air conditioning ducts?

  17. What is a geothermal heat pump?

  18. What is the difference between a heat pump and a cooling air conditioner?

  19. Is it alright to close the air conditioning vents in unused rooms?

  20. What is the right MERV number for my air conditioning filter?

  21. Should I move my air conditioner into the attic?

  22. What are the minimum requirements for bathroom ventilation?

  23. What is an air conditioning heat recovery system?

  24. When should I switch the thermostat to “EMERGENCY HEAT” for my heat pump air conditioner?

  25. Why does the air conditioner condensate drain line need a trap in it?

  26. What is the average lifespan of an air conditioner?

  27. Should I remove an old whole house fan or keep it?

  28. How can I find out the SEER of my air conditioner?

  29. Is it acceptable for an air conditioning condensate drain line to terminate under the house?

  30. How much will I save on my utility bill if I get a new higher SEER air conditioner?

  31. Will closing doors reduce my heating and cooling costs?

  32. Why is there a wall switch next to the furnace or indoor unit of the air conditioner in the garage?

  33. What are the most common problems with wall/window air conditioners?

  34. Which one is better for a home heating system: electric or natural gas?

  35. Why does an air conditioner condenser need to be level?

  36. What is a return air plenum for a furnace or air conditioning system?

  37. Why does it take so long to cool a house when the air conditioner has been off for a while?

  38. What are the right words to use when talking about a heating and air conditioning system?

  39. Is a furnace allowed in a bedroom, bathroom, or an adjoining closet?

  40. What is a ductless mini-split air conditioner?

  41. What is a FanRecycler and AirCycler?

  42. Why is my bathroom vent fan not exhausting enough air?

  43. Why has the thermostat screen gone blank?

Condensor Problem
Hi I have a Carrier System the Condensor Unit S#1004E33130 Model #38TA042
My Coil is Carrier Model#CK5AXA042 S#3204X52131
The furnace is a Carrier Model#58CMR. This is my complete system installed new back in 2004.
Today I went to turn on the breaker to work the A/C and set the thermostat the inside blower turned on, as it supposed to also the condensor/ and compressor turned on as well like it supposed to, however it is short cycling. I have tested the fan it is ok, I am going to borrow some A/C guages to test pressure. All the electrical wiring is good and tests good nothing corroded or loose. What else should I check? What could the problem be? Also I noticed with the condensor unit breaker off and the thermostat on I hear a buzzzing not sure if its from the compressor or capacitor any help is appreciated last I checked I had liquid line pressure at 168 psig, saturation tempature for measured pressure is 59 degrees, liquid line tempature is 70 deg
running R-410A. Outdoor dry bulb52 deg