Harris Air Care

Harris Air Care Heating and air conditioning contractor providing affordable and dependable service in Greenwood and

12/28/2024

Thought it might be interesting to show a Pittsburgh machine in action. This machine is used to join two pieces of sheet metal together in ductwork. It creates a pocket with an extended straight fl**ge. A second piece of sheet metal with a standing fl**ge of 1/4" is inserted into the pocket and the extended straight fl**ge is then hammered over to create a pressure class joint. This is very useful in creating longitudinal joints that make up rectangular ductwork and plenums.

Sometimes all you.need is a little servicing
08/09/2024

Sometimes all you.need is a little servicing

Out with the old and in with the new.
08/07/2024

Out with the old and in with the new.

Another day in the books. It was a hot one and in full sun all day. This packaged gas/AC system by American Standard sho...
07/24/2024

Another day in the books. It was a hot one and in full sun all day. This packaged gas/AC system by American Standard should cool things off a bit.

Me hoping that my last call at 4:30 is just a capacitor.
07/16/2024

Me hoping that my last call at 4:30 is just a capacitor.

There was so much going on here and all of it was wrong. #1- A 16"x20"x1" filter was not large enough to accommodate go...
05/29/2024

There was so much going on here and all of it was wrong. #1- A 16"x20"x1" filter was not large enough to accommodate good airflow. #2- The pleated filter was compounding that problem. #3- The filter had no framed opening in which to rest. It was simply suspended by these straps which meant that dirt and debris could be pulled in around all sides. #4- the return duct came out of the bottom of this shallow box and was shearing so as to reduce the duct size which further reduced airflow and increased negative static pressure.

The new setup accommodates an adequately sized 20"x30"x1" stage loading floss filter. This filter also rests on a frame placed on a slant within the return box. The return duct now exits directly towards the equipment with no restrictions. The good thing is that all of this was accomplished without disrupting the original structure or aesthetics of the home.

One of the very First systems I installed back in 2012. Needed a capacitor and washing. Good for another 12 years.
05/28/2024

One of the very First systems I installed back in 2012. Needed a capacitor and washing. Good for another 12 years.

Glassfloss!Because a filter should last 16 years😁
04/26/2024

Glassfloss!
Because a filter should last 16 years😁

03/19/2024

This has got to be like the worst carnival ride ever!

02/15/2024

We have a slight problem!!!

There are several things going on here that are wrong. Firstly at some point someone bypassed the disconnect. Either the disconnect burnt up or the stab was missing but whatever the reason, at that point the disconnect should have been replaced. Doing this leaves absolutely no local means of disconnecting electricity to the equipment for purposes of safety servicing and/or repairing and is against local code. BELIEVE IT OR NOT POWER IS STILL BEING SUPPLIED TO THIS EQUIPMENT AS THE BREAKER HAS NOT YET TRIPPED!
Second the person or persons that bypassed the disconnect used red wire nuts to connect the wires within this now compromised enclose. NO WIRE NUT should ever have been used in such a high current connection as this but rather a properly rated terminal block or better yet split bolts.
Third the thermostat wire is ran along with the hight voltage wire in the same conduit. Not only is this a nono for multiple reasons but now the thermostat wire also is compromised.

What needs to happen now is the breaker needs to be checked and/or replaced because it didn't trip, the disconnect needs to be replaced, the high voltage wire needs to be replaced both entering and leaving the disconnect, the flexible conduit needs to be replaced as does the thermostat wire. Also I've got a running diagnostic to perform which may turn up other failures that happened as a result of high voltage being fed through the low voltage circuit. Things such as overcurrent protection devices, transformer and circuit boards may to be compromised by this failure.

Units smile and wag their tail when I give them a cleaning.
08/03/2023

Units smile and wag their tail when I give them a cleaning.

Folks we have a Winner! Although I'll admit that I've seen worse filters, I've yet to see one this old. I was 39 when th...
07/20/2023

Folks we have a Winner! Although I'll admit that I've seen worse filters, I've yet to see one this old. I was 39 when this filter was installed.

Ain't nothing like getting home and going right back to work on your own Air Conditioning
05/27/2021

Ain't nothing like getting home and going right back to work on your own Air Conditioning

Well this has certainly been one of the more challenging systems I have installed. 5 ton, upflow, in the attic with no a...
08/21/2020

Well this has certainly been one of the more challenging systems I have installed. 5 ton, upflow, in the attic with no access other than a small push up panel in a closet. Had to remove some vinyl from the porch and hoist her up through. She's just 4" shy of 8' tall.

Step into my office.
07/22/2020

Step into my office.

Congratulations to the Garys on their new Heating and Air Conditioning system. Thank you for allowing and trusting Harri...
05/13/2020

Congratulations to the Garys on their new Heating and Air Conditioning system. Thank you for allowing and trusting Harris Air Care to serve your HVAC needs. Stay safe, healthy and comfortable.

A fellow could get pretty darned used to being "essential".
04/13/2020

A fellow could get pretty darned used to being "essential".

During this difficult period it may not be possible for you to get out and purchase filters for your Air Conditioning sy...
03/31/2020

During this difficult period it may not be possible for you to get out and purchase filters for your Air Conditioning system. Just give Harris Air Care a call with your filter size and I'll be glad to arrange delivery of 1 or more filters to your home or place of business with minimal to zero contact. Stay home, stay healthy and allow Harris Air Care to care for your air. 864-389-9001

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237 Westwood Road
Abbeville, SC
29620

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

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Thought it might be interesting to show a Pittsburgh machine in action. This machine is used to join two pieces of sheet metal together in ductwork. It creates a pocket with an extended straight flange. A second piece of sheet metal with a standing flange of 1/4" is inserted into the pocket and the extended straight flange is then hammered over to create a pressure class joint. This is very useful in creating longitudinal joints that make up rectangular ductwork and plenums.

Well it is called a squirrel cage.

This has got to be like the worst carnival ride ever!

We have a slight problem!!! There are several things going on here that are wrong. Firstly at some point someone bypassed the disconnect. Either the disconnect burnt up or the stab was missing but whatever the reason, at that point the disconnect should have been replaced. Doing this leaves absolutely no local means of disconnecting electricity to the equipment for purposes of safety servicing and/or repairing and is against local code. BELIEVE IT OR NOT POWER IS STILL BEING SUPPLIED TO THIS EQUIPMENT AS THE BREAKER HAS NOT YET TRIPPED! Second the person or persons that bypassed the disconnect used red wire nuts to connect the wires within this now compromised enclose. NO WIRE NUT should ever have been used in such a high current connection as this but rather a properly rated terminal block or better yet split bolts. Third the thermostat wire is ran along with the hight voltage wire in the same conduit. Not only is this a nono for multiple reasons but now the thermostat wire also is compromised. What needs to happen now is the breaker needs to be checked and/or replaced because it didn't trip, the disconnect needs to be replaced, the high voltage wire needs to be replaced both entering and leaving the disconnect, the flexible conduit needs to be replaced as does the thermostat wire. Also I've got a running diagnostic to perform which may turn up other failures that happened as a result of high voltage being fed through the low voltage circuit. Things such as overcurrent protection devices, transformer and circuit boards may to be compromised by this failure.

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