Re: Help with landlord lease
OK, I don't understand a couple things. Why would you need an A/C for the next 10 months? Summer is almost over - after a couple more weeks, you won't need it again until at least next June. Your lease should be almost over by then, right?
Why would an electrician look over an HVAC unit? Why wasn't an HVAC repairman sent? The electrician can only say it has the proper power, not that it is working correctly or is operating within the correct limits. Ask for an HVAC repairman to come.
Send written notice that it is not operating properly and request HVAC service, not electrical service since the unit has proper power. It needs to be checked for condensor operation, fan operation, correct amounts of coolant and ductwork - and elctrician can't check these. Mail this notice certified, rrr, and keep a copy. If the LL doesn't respond within a month, call your own HVAC guy to come and give you a free repair estimate. That guy will be able to tell you if it needs repair or not. It may not be free, but may cost you about $80. Still if he finds something wrong, you may be able to use repair and deduct remedies (depending on your state and its laws) to subtract this from your rent.
Finally I am confused on the terms you use. You complain about the A/C unit being too noisy, then talk of the loud heater unit in the BD. Normally, these are 2 separate units (the furnace inside, with the A/C compressor outside on the ground or in an attic). Please explain.
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