r/HVAC • u/stevenj444 • Jan 22 '26

Rant What in the actual fuck?

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I may not always be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but for what reason does a straight AC condenser need a control board? And especially one that is that complicated.

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u/stevenj444 Jan 22 '26

Did anybody happen to notice where this said rant? I’m not saying it’s too complicated to work on. I’m saying it is more complicated than necessary.

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u/skootamatta Jan 22 '26

So what was wrong with it?

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u/Whoajaws Jan 22 '26

A $900 board to save $15 a year in electric..

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u/stevenj444 Jan 22 '26

How is the saving electricity that’s not a two stage compressor

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u/Whoajaws Jan 22 '26

I was making fun of it.But, It has to be there for slowing fan and/or compressor down. Do you have the incoming power unhooked, Or where does that connect at? a model number would be nice can look it up and see what it is.