Desert Hot Springs, CA

Today’s job consisted of the follow up to replace the disconnect box on the outdoor unit. Upon previous text visit, the disconnect box had caught on fire, and I went ahead and replaced the whole disconnect box 60 A system was running after reconnecting and cooling home. Unit is now operating to manufacture specs at this time of service.

Today’s maintenance consisted of one unit located on the side of the home filters have been replaced. Thermostat is properly calling for cooling with no alerts. All of the cooling sequence of operations have checked out pressure checked out amps checked out capacitor testing normal. Condensation line is draining properly. Overall system is operating to manufacture specs at this time of today’s cooling maintenance. Called homeowner on file and left a voice message regarding the membership renewal.

Installed new blower motor. After starting equipment up outdoor disconnect box caught fire. Bypassed disconnect and then noticed compressor not running. Replaced bad capacitors and was able to start compressor. Equipment is operational at this time. Equipment is 2005 over 20 years old and in very poor condition well past life expectancy. Advised equipment is pulling maximum amps and will eventually fail. Highly recommend full system replacement, advised home warranty will not cover replacement. Attached estimate below also emailed for complete system replacement with $1400 repair credit if decision is made within short timeframe 2-4 weeks. Financing is available

I Performed Maintenance on the Heating System. Also replaced a 20x30 filter. The system is a 2026 model located in the hallway attic and outside on the ground. Southern California Edison installed brand new system this past summer. Advised client that thermostat is not set up for Heat Pump. Swapped “O” Wire to “W” on thermostat terminal, and tried to turn Heat on and only Air Handler runs. When thermostat is switched to Cool mode system runs in the Heat mode. Advised client that I put the “W” wire back to the “O” Terminal and turned cooling back on and system runs in cooling. Advised client that he could have Edison back to look at the thermostat or he could have us change the thermostat to a Heat Pump compatible thermostat. Sent client estimate for it and client to advise. Scheduled next maintenance visit online.

Performed a cooling maintenance on a 2022 Bryant condenser, condenser located on left side of home, filter located inside fau, fau located in hallway closet, changed 2 16x20 filter, flushed condensation line, check for thermostat, on condenser check for amperage and voltage, check for compressor, check for freon level, check for capacitors, check for disconnect box everything within range also clear out dust accumulated inside electrical component area and rinsed condenser coil. System is working within specification in cooling at the time of maintenance. Pre booking offered but declined at the time of maintenance.

Performed a cooling maintenance on a 2022 American standard split system. Check sequence of operations by checking out all electrical and refrigeration levels. at this time, system is cooling down the house properly with no errors or alerts present. All electrical and refrigeration levels are well within range. System is reaching designated temperature on thermostat finish maintenance by washing down unit and changing out filter.

Sent estimate for mini split

Arrived to complete previously diagnosed repairs related to E18 and E17 blower communication faults. During inspection, the existing circuit board was found to have visible burn/heat marks within the control circuitry, confirming circuit board damage. Removed and replaced the failed circuit board. After restoring power and cycling the equipment, the E18 fault cleared; however, the system then displayed an E17 blower communication fault. Prior to replacing the blower motor, 24V was applied at the appropriate communication pins to verify blower response. The blower failed to operate during testing, confirming an additional blower motor/module failure. Removed and replaced the blower motor assembly. After installation, all harnesses and electrical connections were secured and power was restored. The blower began ramping properly and responding to system commands as designed. Allowed the equipment to operate through cooling and verified proper blower operation, system communication, and co

Performed a cooling maintenance on a 15+ R22 York condenser, condenser located on backside of home, filter located inside fau, fau located in hallway closet, changed 20x30 filter, flushed condensation line, check for thermostat, on condenser check for amperage and voltage, check for compressor, check for freon level, check for capacitors, check for disconnect box everything within range also clear out dust accumulated inside electrical component area and rinsed condenser coil. System is working within specification in cooling at the time of maintenance.

Arrived to find system inoperative with active E17 fault indicating blower motor communication failure. Verified approximately 12 VDC communication voltage at the IMBC/control board and confirmed 120 VAC was present at the blower motor line-voltage connector. Followed manufacturer troubleshooting procedures and performed blower motor isolation testing. Blower motor/module did not respond during testing. During further diagnostics, system changed from E17 to E18. Manufacturer troubleshooting information indicates that if E18 remains after the communication harness reset procedure, the IMBC/control board is also considered failed. System was left off and will require replacement of the IMBC/control board along with the blower motor/module. Repairs are planned for tomorrow. Will verify with supervisor whether the blower motor/module remains under warranty, as the blower motor was replaced approximately one year ago.