
Condenser coil fins disintegrating - HVAC-Talk
Jan 20, 2010 · This coils fins were completely missing from the bottom 8 to 10 inches, about 3/4 of the way around the front and sides of the unit. Right were the dogs were going on it. The …
Fins damaged on air conditioner condenser - HVAC-Talk
Apr 7, 2015 · Deteriorated fins" The home inspector was sure the damage was done by the owner's dog urinating on the condensor. I asked for the condensors to be repaired/replaced …
AC Fins are turning into dust from corrosion. What is best …
Aug 13, 2015 · The AC Fins are turning into dust from corrosion. The property is right by the ocean and I guess the humidity and salt must be causing this. I realized that there are some …
Oil clogged ac fins - HVAC-Talk
Our HOA hired a guy to stain the fence in the neighborhood. Apparently, the guy didn’t take any precautions and sprayed the stain directly on the AC condenser unit and now the fins appear …
What's Causing this Damage to A/C Unit Fins? - HVAC-Talk
Oct 17, 2016 · What's Causing this Damage to A/C Unit Fins? This is an Amana VCA30C2C (SELECT -10 SEER COND.) unit manufactured in 2004, which has severe fin corrosion, but …
Maintenance Question: Bent Fins? - HVAC-Talk
Apr 2, 2010 · A simple question to start with. Nearly every AC unit I have ever seen in service (residential or commercial) has some fins crushed/bent over in the heat exchange hardware. …
Fin Comb - What kind do you use? - HVAC-Talk
May 3, 2009 · What type of fin comb to you prefer to use? We do a lot. 587 condensers this next week with bent fins on at least half of them. We use the plastic colored ones with one size on …
What to do about damaged condenser fins - HVAC-Talk
Jun 24, 2012 · Yes you can comb them out. And it is a royal PITA to do so but it can be done. Use a ruler horizontally and measure your fin spacing per linear inch. 10 to 12 FPI (fins per inch) is …
Acceptable coil fin damage on new install? - HVAC-Talk
Apr 8, 2017 · GA's basic rules of home heating and AC upgrades: *Installation is more important than the brand of equipment *The duct system keeps the house comfortable; the equipment …
Painted Condenser Fins - HVAC-Talk
Sep 30, 2004 · Painted the condenser fins (Copeland condenser) on a aquarium chiller. Beginning to wonder if it was a good idea, does the paint reduce the efficiency of the …