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Frequently Asked Questions
Repairs should only be performed by someone with experience! Common Questions: My toilet won’t flush. Commercial Industrial Problems/Possible Causes: Chiller shutdown
A common tank type residential toilet will not flush unless the tank is full of water. Check the tank, if it is not filling there may be a problem with the valve, the plug, or you may not have water pressure in the line feed the toilet. Find valves and shut water off immediately First of all, have you waited long enough for the hot water to make it to the faucet from the heater. This can take several minutes depending on the distance. Do not attempt to work on your water heater unless you have experience. Remember; never store flammables any where near a water heater or furnace. Look around the floor of the toilet, is the seepage that would indicate a bad seal? All plumbing systems have vent piping to the outdoors. Is the vent piping clogged or obstructed? Check all door seals and latches to confirm that when the door is closed, the seals are seated completely. The drain under my sink leaks. Most drain piping is simple Plastic pipe with threaded fittings. Make sure that all fittings are threaded tight and seal rings are in place. This might be an indication that there is a leak. Look around carefully to see if you can find excess water. This might be an electrical problem. Check the breaker or fuse. This might be an electrical problem. Check the breaker or fuse. Check for power. Check controls. Consider the main seal. Check the capillary location. Check the return air volume and temperature. Sometimes a coil that freezes can be repaired, typically it will need to be replaced. Refrigeration stages not coming on Are the stage controls wired correctly? Compressors tripping on low evaporative pressure Check refrigeration charge. Could be a sign of dirty water. Blow down frequently. Check level controls. Replace Filters. Check for vibration on fans. Check refrigerants and oils. Check for vibration on fans. Smell in the air like burned turkey This can be caused by coffee sludge burning when a coffee maker has been left on all day. Heat pump not responding to thermostat Check power and control wiring to control valve. Confirm that the valve is modulating. Temperature doesn’t change with adjustments to thermostat Check stat wiring and controls. Check AC system. Are outside air dampers operating correctly? Check operation of humidification system. Brown spots on ceiling and walls This is an indication of a water or other fluid leak. Find the source immediately. It might be the roof. Find valves and shut water off immediately. Steam control valves not responding as necessary Check controls, actuator, and confirm modulation.
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