Kelly Air & Heating

"[member name removed]'s AC system had no refrigerant when I arrived. He had made a repair to the line set after discovering that a nail holding chair railing had punched one line. I proceed to carefully pressure test the system and found no leaks, no loss of pressure. The condenser needed a good clean up and then proceeded to evacuate and charge the system. Upon start up I found the control voltage jumper was missing at the thermostat which prevented A/C operation. I made quick wiring repair and started up system, topped off the charge to mfr. specification and tested performance. Cooling in [member name removed]'s home was restored just in time for the next heat wave we had."

"On arrival to [Member name]'s home on a hot afternoon I noted the inside temperature was very warm. The A/C condenser fan had stopped running as reported. I checked the usual electrical components, circuits and found the run capacitor had failed (not uncommon) and as a result one of two line voltage fuses had opened. I quickly replaced the capacitor and fuse and re-started the A/C system. Temperature checks proved the system charge was still adequate for good cooling performance, no further repairs were needed. Cooling was restored that afternoon."

"The vintage air conditioner [Member Name Removed] refers to was made long ago by Kitchen Aid. The condenser fan motor was grounded. We changed out the fan motor and run capacitor, reused the existing prop and got the A/C operating again the same afternoon the parts were picked out. Kelly Air & Heating works on vintage equipment, no problem. The condenser coil was still in good condition and compressor motor windings checked out good! Repairing her old equipment for a reasonable price was best decision."

"The repair work was completed on Monday afternoon after I picked up the correct igniter module at the parts house. I replaced her dirty air filter and cleaned the blower motor air vents to ensure the motor will continue to run normally. Final testing proved the furnace is operating again at peak efficiency."

"Completed the demo on two old gravity wall furnaces after coordinating with Mr [removed member name] for availability of access with the tenants. Installation of the first new gravity furnace was complicated when he made the suggestion to purchase from Home Depot at a more competitive price. I compared the HD price w/ my usual wholesaler supply and HD did look good - initially!!!!! Caution - Never buy a heating appliance from Home Depot if you suspect the carton may have been opened. What made this job complicated was that HD sold me a new furnace that was a return and repackaged it in THE WRONG CARTON. After installation, during testing I can't get the pilot to stay lit. Why? The furnace is set-up for LP gas, Carton is labeled "Natural Gas" - So I actually installed three furnaces during the course of this job - Thanks Home Depot! The install included rear outlet heating grilles which the tenants really liked since they are now getting heat on both sides of the wall furnaces."

"Operational test of the new A/C system confirmed the existing furnace blower motor is adequate for the system requirements, saving this customer the cost of a new furnace. The return air intake was moved from carpet level to top of wall for much improved system performance, using hollow wall chase. Fallbrook, CA is a climate zone 10 area, required better insulation, therefore Kelly Air & Heating installed R6 insulated ductwork and fittings throughout. All ductwork is suspended from roof joists (not laying across attic) to gain maximum benefit from the R6 ratinng. A new return air duct and duct fan moves warmer air in the computer /TV room back to the system return air grille for improved cooling efficiency. All ductwork meets the California Title24 leakage restrictions."

"The new name is actually Kelly Air & Heating. Customer's attic ductwork was very abused by earlier electrical & building contractors during remodel etc. Duct joints were broken, old duct tape wrapping had failed, some ductwork was crushed. Utility bills were excessive for a single story dwelling of 1,650 sq. ft. Kelly Air & Heating installed new Alum-A-Flex semi-rigid ductwork, replacing thirty feet of existing old pipe. Additional insulating and air leak sealing work was completed at the air plenum (above customer's furnace/ A/C coil). The original glass insulation was almost non-existant and many dollars worth of cooling Btu(s) were just transfering to the hot air in the attic space. Air regster boxes were vacuumed out to asure customer that all glass fibers, dust, debris would not be carried out into her home interior with the restored air distribution system completed. A new room air duct was added from the pleum since customer had converted a spare room (original garage) to her workshop /office space. A value added item suggested was the install of a nice wood casing all around the hallway hatch (attic access) and new, textured drywall hatch door, replacing the old dog-eared, chippedi hatch door. Customer readily agreed and is very pleased w/ new look. Utility bills (especially summer) have been greatly reduced with the ductwork upgrades installed."