billybob Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 minute ago, billybob said: That's what you said... Oh, LG too at your brothers house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 51 minutes ago, billybob said: That's what you said... My confusion started when you quoted me. I said that my brother had 3 mini splits. You quoted that statement and said that Gree was the unit, like you knew what brand he had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 3 hours ago, babadono said: Thanks Gilbert. I got mine off last night before I saw your post. Just a little WD40 and some crystal blue persuasion. I just realized you said Fan motor, I was actually referring to the Blower Motor ... same difference, except the blower motor is in the attic where it's warm and toasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 HVAC men around here carry more clout than the local family Doctor. The Dentist might be a closer second. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I had a fan motor and start/run capacitor go out on a 10 year warranted American Standard that is two years old. Invoice say 10 year warranty registered....guess what, they didn't but the installer replaced the fan motor on his dime. The cap not so much. Invoice says 10 years "all parts", he claims the cap is not a part (consumable). After that $50 hit I bought 2 on the big river site for $12 each. Local vendors will not sell capacitors to us lowly beings. I hear that the caps go out pretty often down here in the baking here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 hour ago, billybob said: Got a Dayton brand OEM from Grainger... Capacitor... maybe they did know that I am not a HVAC person or, I looked the part. Anyway ended up on their mailing list so got a really thick parts catalog. Think the Dayton cap was last of new old stock...lasted much longer than the El cheapo's I got elsewhere made in China...the HVAC dudes I ran into around here will sell you a cheapo's for $50 to higher...in a pinch... seems they have you over a barrel if you need servicing...they can sock it to you...baby... lightening and surges in Florida don't you know... Sure there are better HVAC company .. out there...🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 17 hours ago, USNRET said: I had a fan motor and start/run capacitor go out on a 10 year warranted American Standard that is two years old. Invoice say 10 year warranty registered....guess what, they didn't but the installer replaced the fan motor on his dime. The cap not so much. Invoice says 10 years "all parts", he claims the cap is not a part (consumable). After that $50 hit I bought 2 on the big river site for $12 each. Local vendors will not sell capacitors to us lowly beings. I hear that the caps go out pretty often down here in the baking here. Just FYI, if they're not registered you still get 5 years. Registration get's you an additional 5. Most brands are like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 17 hours ago, billybob said: Got a Dayton brand OEM from Grainger... Capacitor... maybe they did know that I am not a HVAC person or, I looked the part. Anyway ended up on their mailing list so got a really thick parts catalog. Think the Dayton cap was last of new old stock...lasted much longer than the El cheapo's I got elsewhere made in China...the HVAC dudes I ran into around here will sell you a cheapo's for $50 to higher...in a pinch... seems they have you over a barrel if you need servicing...they can sock it to you...baby... lightening and surges in Florida don't you know... Sure there are better HVAC company .. out there...🤩 My wife and I are seriously considering Florida when my daughter flies the coop. I have a State Mechanical License down there that I have maintained since 1998 or so. I'm thinking small operation, just a couple of trucks. Crystal RIver area appeals to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, wstrickland1 said: Just FYI, if they're not registered you still get 5 years. Registration get's you an additional 5. Most brands are like that. Mine was 2 years un-registered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 hours ago, wstrickland1 said: My wife and I are seriously considering Florida when my daughter flies the coop. I have a State Mechanical License down there that I have maintained since 1998 or so. I'm thinking small operation, just a couple of trucks. Crystal RIver area appeals to me. Agree, it's a nice area and would be an ideal place for a small operation... Weeki-Wachee, Homasassa... all the convenience without the major traffic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 So get this..Lennox and my original install contractor agree my unit is under warranty. But there will be a $335 installation fee for an "in warranty" fan motor. @CECAA850 has already helped me detrimine the cost of the cheapest motor is $315. So sounds like to me I'm paying for an "in warranty" motor. What a bunch of crooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 So the warranty is for parts, not labor? What a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Love "Any Lennox." OK; maybe it's Annie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 The number of vestal virgins in that song is historically inaccurate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 12 minutes ago, oldtimer said: So the warranty is for parts, not labor? What a surprise. Last weekend I knew nothing about this. Now that I am partially experienced it would take me about 15 minutes to replace. $335??? Like I said they're CROOKS. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, babadono said: Like I said they're CROOKS. Yes Assume that includes the California extra charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I just googled Goodman fan motor and they are around $100. Why is the Lennox motor so expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 My service fee is $75 for in-warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Just now, tigerwoodKhorns said: I just googled Goodman fan motor and they are around $100. Why is the Lennox motor so expensive? 4th word 2nd sentence. My 1980 Corvette u-joints were about $75 same u-joint for Ford LTD was less than $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Someone said the Lennox? Motor is speed variable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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