That was yesterday, this is today. Ya got to think things out sometimes ya know. So today, I'm lean'n to the side of a new motor. A new a/c unit ain't gonna make "Sally da house" no cooler, it ain't gonna be more efficient....it just gonna be new. Of course I would have a little comfort an' piece of mind in know'n it ain't gonna quit on me for a couple years or so. Oh God, there I done went an' said it....."comfort". Back to the draw'n board till another day.
See what I'm talk'n bout, it ain't easy make'n important decisions? All it takes is one word to restart the think'n process. In this case "comfort". Most times I'm think'n in $$$$$ signs...."what this shit gonna cost me"? I even do that when I go grocery shop'n. YIKES!!!, brand name is $0.10 cents more than generic. I buy generic an' throw the nasty tast'n crap in the dumpster. But we ain't talk'n bout stuff ya eat, we talk'n bout "cool"....my poor ol' dead a/c sit'n up there on the roof.
The reason I was lean'n to a new motor this morn'n is....that's all I need to be cool again. That shroud cover thingy I can fix with some duck tape. Total cost right bout $130, give or take. A new A/C unit, right bout $800, give or take....mostly take.
Last night sucked. Don't know if'n it was from climb'n up there on the roof, or if'n I did something else. I had "backerds" leg cramps last night. Three times I sit on the couch smok'n smokes, twistn an' turn'n try'n to get that damn thing to settle down. Thought I was gonna die it hurted so bad.
See what I'm talk'n bout, it ain't easy make'n important decisions? All it takes is one word to restart the think'n process. In this case "comfort". Most times I'm think'n in $$$$$ signs...."what this shit gonna cost me"? I even do that when I go grocery shop'n. YIKES!!!, brand name is $0.10 cents more than generic. I buy generic an' throw the nasty tast'n crap in the dumpster. But we ain't talk'n bout stuff ya eat, we talk'n bout "cool"....my poor ol' dead a/c sit'n up there on the roof.
The reason I was lean'n to a new motor this morn'n is....that's all I need to be cool again. That shroud cover thingy I can fix with some duck tape. Total cost right bout $130, give or take. A new A/C unit, right bout $800, give or take....mostly take.
Last night sucked. Don't know if'n it was from climb'n up there on the roof, or if'n I did something else. I had "backerds" leg cramps last night. Three times I sit on the couch smok'n smokes, twistn an' turn'n try'n to get that damn thing to settle down. Thought I was gonna die it hurted so bad.
Have you tried fixing the motor? I had one seize that spraying the bearing area with WD40 while turning it by hand loosened it to work again, that took care of it for a couple years.
ReplyDeleteIt ain't seized up....damn thing trips the breaker. That usually means it burn slap up or there's a ground. It was turn'n a hunnert miles a hour when it went out.
DeleteI hate having to make IMPORTANT decisions. Seems I never make a right one. Then I hear it from everyone: "See, I told you so"! I need living in a desert with no grass to mow; but then I'd be needing AC, wouldn't I? Hope your decision is the right one for you. $$$ always figures in in a big way; no getting around it. Somebody's always got their hand out for that last dollar. But darn, in the meantime, I guess you are melting.
ReplyDeleteHa, I been tole "See, I told you so" a few time myself. On this project, I'm try'n to keep the $$$ decision out of it. I'm think'n "down the road a piece"....like the rest of my life with no a/c worries.
DeleteYou can bet your bippy I'm melt'n. Got up to 102 today, so I skeeks off to the bedroom where the other a/c is at. Took a dad gum 3 hour nap. Right now, it's 90 degs up front where this computer is.
AC, in this part of the country is important. Fix it so it will stay fixed for awhile, even if if you have to replace it.
ReplyDeleteLOL Dizzy, you tickle me. A new motor will fix it for a while....and so will replacing the whole thing.
DeleteActually, air cond ain't as important as some think......oh never mind!!!
Just replace the motor BB, your only going to need it for another month, then you can start worring about the heater.
ReplyDeleteThe way I figger River, is that I'm gonna need a/c again next summer an' *fingers crossed* many summers there after. Heater??? You talk'n bout my Mr Heater??? 18,000 romp'n stomp'n btu's of instant heat.
DeleteYou can get a 15K BTU Dometic for under $600. Look at PPL Motorhomes site. http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/duo-therm-rv-air-conditioner-parts.htm#Air%20Conditioners%20-%20Duo%20Therm%20Brisk%20Air%20II
ReplyDeleteThanks Dan. I got online earlier this morn'n. Mak'n plans for a short 175 mile trip to Houston tomorrow morning.
DeleteThat is if'n they have a 15,000 in stock.
DeleteThat's the way to go BB course you know right after you replace that motor the compressor is sure as hell going to blow too. Replace and forget for another 10 yrs...
DeleteThat's what I keep tell'n myself Joey, but that dad gum skin flint sit'n over there on the couch keep say'n...."motor is cheaper....motor is cheaper".
DeleteOk, daddy. I think you should change the unit out. and if I was there I do it for you. sounds like the bed is working out for and glad your sleeping better. the goat liked it. lol... I was doing catch-up reading on your blogs. when you head to Deming? hope you have a safe trip AND i'll know when you leave. have a good night and sleep well. love you...
ReplyDeleteYep think the new A/C unit would be the best route for you to go, then be good for a long while.
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