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Well my furnace fan stopped running and my AC froze up. Had a tech come out and looks like i need a new board in my furnace. It wont be in til Monday/Tuesday.
Just wondering if anyone knows how to force the condenser to run for a bit without input from the furnace? I disconnected the furnace fan/blower from the board and wired it into the wall outlet and it works. Anyway to make the condenser run? I just need a few hours to cool the house down. I would shut it off in a bit with the main breaker. I know not proper, but im a bit desperate, didnt sleep a minute last night. FYI its a central gas furnace, i had the a-coil and condensor installed seperately at a later date. Furnace is old, may need to replace entirely if i cant get a new board. Also i know its a wierd place to ask but i remember a fewh techs are on here
Just wondering if anyone knows how to force the condenser to run for a bit without input from the furnace? I disconnected the furnace fan/blower from the board and wired it into the wall outlet and it works. Anyway to make the condenser run? I just need a few hours to cool the house down. I would shut it off in a bit with the main breaker. I know not proper, but im a bit desperate, didnt sleep a minute last night. FYI its a central gas furnace, i had the a-coil and condensor installed seperately at a later date. Furnace is old, may need to replace entirely if i cant get a new board. Also i know its a wierd place to ask but i remember a fewh techs are on here
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If the indoor fan is not running , overriding the outdoor will do No good ....if the indoor fan is running I doubt it's a bad board ...post model numbers pleaseVisalia, Ca @lkapigian
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I got the indoor fan running by disconnecting from the board and hard wiring it. I shoulda been more clear. Outdoor fan runs fine with condenser, just no way to make them run as its not getting the signal as the board is bad inside
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But take 24 to,the outdoor from the furnace , do not connect to common, with a picture I can tell you exactlyVisalia, Ca @lkapigian
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There is 2 wires going to the outdoor unit from the furnace....one of those is common , do not tough that the other wire jumper R from the terminal board to it
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Ok keep thermostat in off position then? Should i disconnect other feeds to the inside fan from the board?
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No skin in the game. This place is great for this reason alone. I’m thankful to be a lurker here.
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You bet! @lkapigian got me up and running! A massive thanks from my entire family. You not only got my sleep back, but probably saved my marriage too, lol.
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This place is great for so many reasons.
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I think we pulled that off in less than 30 minutesVisalia, Ca @lkapigian
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very nice of you!lkapigian said:I think we pulled that off in less than 30 minutes -
Larry is an all around great guy.vegas slim said:
very nice of you!lkapigian said:I think we pulled that off in less than 30 minutes -
Thanks @DoubleEgger , this is a great communityVisalia, Ca @lkapigian
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Very cool of you!lkapigian said:I think we pulled that off in less than 30 minutesCanton, GA
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Talk about community reach-out. A tip of the hat to @lkapigian for coming thru in the heat of the moment.
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Fantastic @lkapigian !!Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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I bet there are very few things that there is not at least one subject matter expert that hangs out here.In @lkapigian case he is not only the Sausage King but also an HVAC guru! Bravo!!
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What an awesome post.. Fantastic @lkapigian..Greensboro North Carolina
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Some highly specialized occupations here...HeavyG said:I bet there are very few things that there is not at least one subject matter expert that hangs out here.In @lkapigian case he is not only the Sausage King but also an HVAC guru! Bravo!!
a sub driver
a nuclear reactor guy
multiple doctors
istr a pilot or two
truckers
veterinarians
and of course, HVAC
Plenty more specialties, I would guess.
I don't anticipate needing help with my sub or nuke plant, but you never know.
Question... was this fix permanent or just until the local guy shows up to replace the board? For $$$, I'm sure. If so, I would consider looking for a new local guy. Or just put @lkapigian on speed dial.
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
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a chemist
multiple engineers (just ask em)
a deep water oil rig guy
a cop ( in Vegas no less...hmmm)
telecom guys
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All we want to do is consistently nail a friggin brisket
Oh, and help anyone here with a genuine issue. Superb forum even with the buffalo's tightened reins!Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.
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