Rheem AC Repair in Florida
- Rheem Pro Partner, parts from Gemaire
- Same-day diagnostic, upfront quote
- Most Rheem warranty parts are a counter swap
Rheem Parts and Warranty Work in Florida
Liberty Air and Electric is a Rheem Pro Partner and repairs Rheem air conditioners across Greater Orlando and South Florida. We buy our Rheem parts from Gemaire, the main Rheem distributor in Florida. There are so many Rheem units down here that the parts are stocked everywhere, which makes repairs run smoother and faster.
A residential Rheem warranty part is usually a simple counter swap. We check the warranty and make sure the branch has the part, then go to the branch and swap it over the counter.
The system just won't turn on
When a Rheem blower motor fails, it seems like the system won't turn on. It's really the blower that's off, and with the outdoor unit still running, the coil will probably ice up.
A Rheem part is under warranty
Rheem parts are stocked everywhere in Florida. A residential warranty part is usually just a counter swap.
An EcoNet system acting up
It's hard to say, but Rheem's communicating systems seem to have more problems than others. What we find on them is all over the map, with no one fault that keeps coming back.
A big repair quote on an older Rheem
Around 20 years is old for an air conditioner. At that age, a repair over about $500 usually isn't worth it.
Liberty Air and Electric keeps a Rheem repair simple
- Warranty parts usually a same-visit counter swap
- Diagnostic fee waived with an approved repair
- Upfront pricing before any work starts
What Breaks on a Rheem in Florida
Liberty Air and Electric sees blower motors, control boards, drain line problems and the standard electrical parts most often on Rheem systems. On the electrical side, that's capacitors, contactors and fuses. All common parts we stock on the truck.
There are a lot of Rheem systems in Florida homes. The basic Rheem units are simple and easy to work on, and any tech worth his salt can fix one. A Rheem that just won't turn on gets the same first checks as any other brand.
Blower Motors: What We See More Of on Rheem
Liberty sees more blower motor problems on Rheem than on other brands. Rheem doesn't make the blower motor itself. We see it more on the Rheem ECM blower, the electronically controlled kind. When one fails, it seems like the system won't turn on, but it's really the blower that's not running. The outdoor unit keeps running, so the coil will probably ice up. This tends to happen most when contractors improperly upsize systems without modifying the ductwork to accommodate the increased airflow.
Liberty Air and Electric checks the ductwork before a second blower motor goes into a Rheem air handler. If the Rheem's under warranty, a blower motor replacement usually means a simple counter swap for the part.
EcoNet and the Communicating Rheems
EcoNet is Rheem's communicating system. The thermostat, the indoor unit and the outdoor unit talk to each other over a proprietary connection. It's hard to say, but Rheem's communicating systems seem to have more problems than other communicating systems. The problems we find on them are all over the map, with no one fault that keeps coming back.
Rheem just won't turn on?
Book a diagnostic. Most Rheem warranty parts are a counter swap, and we quote the repair before any work starts.
What Was a Problem, and What We Don't Note
We saw leaks on Rheem indoor coils from the early 2010s. That was a bad couple of years, and it's not an issue any more.
A stuck TXV, the valve that meters refrigerant into the indoor coil, isn't a pattern we see on older Rheem coils. The compressor side of a Rheem condenser isn't any harder to clean than another condenser. High-pressure switch trips on Rheem heat pumps aren't a pattern we see, and neither are cracked or rusted pans in Rheem air handlers.
Repair or Replace an Older Rheem
Liberty Air and Electric tells you when a repair on an older Rheem isn't worth the money. Around 20 years is old for an air conditioner. At that age, a repair over about $500 usually isn't worth it. We use the same repair-or-replace rule on a Rheem as on any other brand. If it's not worth repairing, we'll give you a quote for AC replacement.
An AC repair diagnostic in Florida runs $49 to $149, depending on the season and the day of the week. We waive that fee when you approve the repair.
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions About Rheem AC Repair
Q: Is Liberty Air and Electric a Rheem Pro Partner?
A: Yes, Liberty Air and Electric is a Rheem Pro Partner, and we buy our Rheem parts from Gemaire, the main Rheem distributor in Florida.
Q: How long do Rheem parts take in Florida?
A: Rheem parts don't take long in Florida. There are so many Rheem units here that the parts are stocked everywhere, and a residential warranty part is usually a simple counter swap.
Q: Why does my Rheem AC just not turn on?
A: A Rheem AC that just won't turn on gets the same first checks as any other brand. A failed blower motor will make it seem that way. It's really the blower that's not running, and with the outdoor unit still going, the coil will probably ice up. We see more blower motor problems on Rheem than on other brands.
Q: Do Rheem blower motors fail more often?
A: Yes, Liberty Air and Electric sees more blower motor problems on Rheem than on other brands, and more of those on the ECM blowers. Rheem doesn't make the blower motor itself. We check the ductwork before a second blower motor goes in.
Q: Are EcoNet systems harder to repair?
A: It's hard to say, but EcoNet, Rheem's communicating system, seems to have more problems than other communicating systems. What we find on them is all over the map, with no one fault that keeps coming back.
Q: Is a 15-year-old Rheem worth repairing?
A: Whether an older Rheem is worth repairing comes down to what the repair costs. Around 20 years is old for an air conditioner. At that age, a repair over about $500 usually isn't worth it.
Q: Did Rheem have a coil problem?
A: Yes. We saw leaks on Rheem indoor coils from the early 2010s. That was a bad couple of years, and it's not an issue any more.