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[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Oh, one last thing - when the tech shows up tell them that if the recommendation is to replace the unit they can go ahead and quote it but tell them there's about a 99% chance you won't be going with them even if the price looks good. Many companies almost automatically go for replace over repair. If they tell you that they can re-charge your system and look for leaks but they can't come back and do the same next year - they're probably a good outfit. Even though your area gets some colder weather and some snow I would consider going with a heatpump over a traditional furnace and AC combo - they have gotten MUCH better over the past few years. In your situation you may want to look at a a heatpump to replace one of your units and a mini-split to replace the other - that may end up being a more "balanced" overall system - don't just replace what you currently have with the same or larger SEER rated system - it'll short cycle and cause issues long term.

[@canadianryan3875]

Home Depot or your local tool rental place will probably have a heavy duty snake that's powered probably reach right to the street

[@dlroto]

I enjoy these vids. If you mess with it again I’d use a pressure washer to bore out that hole, I think it’ll work great, you could also dig a hole for the other drain with your pressure washer if it’s strong enough.

[@Floyd..B]

Nice job on that drain. But please, get some work gloves to protect your hands when things get scratchy.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

You can technically do the refrigerant yourself but in most places you'll have to get a license (even if you're just working on your own stuff) to buy the stuff and probably won't want to spend the money for the vacuum pumps, gauges, fittings and other equipment. Your state likely has other "laws" on the books too - best advice is to call more than a few places - if they have a "trip charge" or "diag fee" skip them - they will be higher than other places - the reason is that people already have spent $89 on the service call they think "might as well just go with them I'm already a hundred bucks into this...." If you hear lots of ads on the radio or see TV ads - they might do great work but will almost always be a lot higher than a smallish place. - If you can find a phone book still look for places that have an ad but a tiny one - they spend a little for "advertising" but don't blow a bunch of money on it.... Or best yet - find someone who's used a place before and got treated well.

[@MrJoepeps]

pressure wash it out and then put some mesh on the ends to stop all that stuff from going into the underground.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Even a 50% clogged filter can cause icing - if the outside units were dirty that can cause the same issue - both sides have to have great airflow for them to work properly - at our old house we had replaced a filter less than a month before we had a similar issue - we replaced the filter, let the ice melt (I helped it with a hair dryer) and after that no issue for the rest of the season - also as you said the refrigerant could be low - the lines had some green corrosion - that may or may not be an indication of a leak there.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I'm gonna call you "Rootball Mark" from now on ;-) I think there's a lower spot about mid yard - as the water flows back to the house or from the street - no biggie if you have to clean that out every 4-5 years it's livable. You grilling adventure has me wanting some kababs tonight now....

[@MrJoepeps]

you have an issue with the street not flowing correctly away and to a drain sewer.... you might need to get that fixed with the city.