Bragging Rights–DIY AC Repair

June 30th, 2009 by Lori

I don’t know if it’s because I managed to swallow my fear of electrical wires …

Or maybe because I successfully fought back the paranoia of creepy crawly things waiting to attack me in the backyard as I conducted my troubleshooting…

Or perhaps it’s because I saved several hundred dollars …

But regardless of the reason, I am elated to declare that I, Lori Tolbert, fixed another one of our air conditioner units yesterday! I’m sure that it’s a sin to be as proud of myself as I am.

Just ask my mom … at times, I epitomize the stereotype “dumb blonde.”

Clearly lacking the common sense bestowed upon the general population, as a Freshman at BYU, I cleverly wrapped all my food in black plastic trashbag liners so that it would stop freezing in the little fridge my roommate and I rented for our dorm room… until I discovered the adjustable thermostat dial.

Trust me.  If I can fix one of the most common causes of AC malfunction–a failing capacitor–ANYONE can do it.  Because it pains me to hear stories of my friends paying nearly $400 for a 15-minute installation of this $20 capacitor part, I will happily impart the little bit of diagnostic knowledge I have garnered from the 10+ service calls from AC repairmen over the last few years.  (Yes, I must be a magnet for AC problems–CRAZINESS!) And while there is definitely a time and place to pay an $expert$ (if you need a referral, I’ve found a GOOD one), the bragging rights that come from a little DIY AC repair are priceless.

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4 Responses to “Bragging Rights–DIY AC Repair”

  1. on 30 Jun 2009 at 5:32 pm   Lindsay H

    Way to go Lori! Fixing the AC unit, saving money, AND weathering creepy crawlies in one fell swoop! I’m impressed.

    BTW, when are you coming to visit Utah? I wanna make sure I’m in town! :)

  2. on 30 Jun 2009 at 5:53 pm   Lisa

    I need help…Are AC went out on Sat night and we are on a waiting list til tomorrow night. Maybe you can help Mike trouble shoot the problem and we can save $.

  3. on 01 Jul 2009 at 2:20 pm   Natalie

    Way to go!! If mine ever breaks, I’ll be calling you! You can even charge me to look at it. “Lori, our local air conditioning expert.”

  4. on 02 Jul 2009 at 9:51 pm   Melanie

    Sorry. You’ll never convince ME that you are a dumb blonde.

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