2019
On June 4, 2019, a salesperson named Stacey was sent out to discuss our options. Since our units were original to our house (2006) and our electric bill was extremely high, we decided to proceed with the sale/installation. Stacy stated that we needed a new 2.5 ton (downstairs) and 5 ton (upstairs) unit. In July 2019, AND services was contracted to replace two AC units (air handlers and condensers) for our property. The removed units were a 2.5 ton (downstairs) and 3 ton (upstairs). The installation of the new units occurred on July 9, 2019 by a tech named Osmel. The new systems included UV lights to help prevent bacteria growth. The inspection failed "(7/19/2019 11:37 AM) Condensers need to be turned for service ability look at installation manual. Don't understand why one unit is on hurricane pad and not the other Unit 1 doesn't sound like it is working correctly" per inspector (available on county records search). On July 23, 2019, the new upstairs A/H was not working and leaked water through our kitchen ceiling. AND services returned on July 25, 2019 to re-isolate the return box (was left with wood showing after install) and turn the condensers and change the disconnect box to pass next inspection. The new disconnect box is much smaller compared to the previous one and the service note states "handyman to repair wet drywall and fill the gap at new disconnect box for condenser with stucco" which was never done. On August 30, 2019, the upstairs air handler was not working again and leaked water through our kitchen ceiling a second time. On September 20, 2019, Randy came "TXV changed on both units and water collection pan and additional overflow switch added to upstairs return box. Services notes indicate that "painter for kitchen ceiling, you can see all touch ups, client not happy". Have discussed with Edgar who agreed to have entire ceiling painted but never followed through. On October 3, 2019, the final inspection passed. I spoke with Edgar several times regarding the issues noted and a handyman came out to fix the paint on the ceiling from the water damage. He "feathered the paint" around the area to try to get it to blend with the rest of the ceiling. This did not work, and you can still see where the damage occurred.
2020
On April 19, 2020, the upstairs air handler was not working because water had backed up and tripped the float switch which shut our upstairs unit off. July 10, 2020, the upstairs air handler was not working because water had backed up and tripped the float switch which shut our upstairs unit off. On July 28, 2020, water had backed up and tripped the float switch which shut our upstairs unit off. AND services said we needed a new condenser pump that would cost $800 to install. We paid for the premiere membership ($189/year) during this visit to cover the cost of the evaluation. We contacted another company for a second opinion on July 30, 2020: "found to have high static pressure and overflow device attached to unit keeps filling up. Replaced float switch and added in line vent.
Recommended air duct modification or checking heat load calc for 2nd floor". Cost $150. We were also informed that the upstairs A/H was a 4 ton A/H matched with a 3.5 ton condenser outside. Spoke with Edgar, AND services manager on August 10, 2020 to discuss being charged for a 5 ton A/H and having a 4 ton A/H installed. This was a large cost difference and Edgar issued a refund of $977. On August 14, we called AND services to review the findings from the second opinion and a tech from AND services, Rosario, came and found "when arrived found air handler all wet, high static PSI @ .7. Adjusted blower speed, static PSI drop to .5". The blower speed was changed from high to low. On August 21, 2020, Brian
M. from AND services preformed yearly maintenance on both units "coils and drain line cleaned". On September 18, 2020, water backed up again and Jared from AND services was dispatched. He stated "cleared out very clogged drain line. This has been a big problem since we installed this system. Static pressure is .5 and the system calls for .5 so that is good".
2021
On September 16, 2021, water backed up into the secondary pan and tripped the second float switch located in the upstairs air return. Victor M from AND services arrived and stated "drain line again clogged, dripping to secondary pan. Recommended pull and clean/new evaporator at $732". The drain line was cleared the night prior, September 15, 2021 by my husband: flushing the lines with hot water and using shop vac on outside drain as well as removing 1 in of water from secondary drain pan. I called AND services and asked to speak with John Escalano? the GM but I was transferred to Edgar, manager. Edgar stated that it had been a year since the last issue so there was nothing to complain about. He stated service should be done every year, which was completed. He also stated that I never pay for any service and I was trying to get it for free even read more