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We know it is tempting to take on home improvement projects by yourself, and often enough, it turns out just fine. But then there are the times it doesn’t. In this article we rounded up the top 5 weirdest things we could find. The internet does not disappoint! Let’s take the lead from these DIYers and dive into these head first.

1. One more ought to do it!

seen at: greenbuildingadvisor.com We are not quite sure what is going on here? Either someone got duct happy, or they’re prepping their Halloween haunted house. It certainly is scary, whichever the case may be.

2. When the guy in shipping says he can fix it…

seen at: nationaltradesman.com Hey, we know he’s probably a great guy, but letting Bobby the box boy fix your HVAC to save money is likely going to cost you in the end. To be honest, it is an incredible make-shift duct, I guess. I mean, the cats would love it!

3. UH…..What?

seen at: hvac-hacks.com We assume there was no permit pulled for this one? Even if it did pass code (it didn’t) the neighbors just took a huge hit on their home values. Although, maybe this is the new thing in tract homes? It is 2020 after all.

4. There you go Grandma! I fixed it.

This is just absurd! They should have duct-taped that register up and ran wide of the fan for better circulation. Just playing. We are certain this DIYer didn’t know a thing about what they were doing. Makes you want to see where the HVAC unit is located, right!?

5. Nah! The Fan’s fine. It’s the Air Conditioner that won’t work.

This is just a whole bunch of nope. Then, it’s strapped to a bunch more nope. Just. Nope. Save yourself the heartache, the extra expense and the incurred shame that comes from becoming an internet FAIL. Call a licensed professional to maintain, repair, or replace your HVAC. You’ll be so very glad you did.

Learn how to find the manufacture date on a Trane air conditioner using the serial number. This step-by-step guide explains where to locate the serial number, how to decode Trane serial number formats, and how to determine the age of your HVAC system for warranty, maintenance, and replacement planning.

Total Time: 10 minutes

Locate the Trane Data Plate

Find the manufacturer information label on your Trane air conditioner. The data plate is typically located on the outdoor condenser cabinet near the refrigerant lines or electrical access panel.

Find the Serial Number

Identify the serial number printed on the data plate. The serial number may contain both letters and numbers depending on the age of the unit.

Identify the Serial Number Format

Determine whether your Trane system uses a newer numeric serial number format or an older alphanumeric format. Most modern Trane systems use the first two digits for the year and the next two digits for the production week.

Decode the Manufacture Date

Read the first four digits of the serial number to determine the production year and manufacturing week. For example, serial number 15234ABC indicates the unit was manufactured during the 23rd week of 2015.

Verify the System Age

Compare the manufacture date with your installation paperwork, maintenance records, or warranty information to confirm the approximate age of the air conditioning system.

Evaluate Repair or Replacement Needs

Use the manufacture date to help determine whether your Trane air conditioner may benefit from continued maintenance, repair, or replacement based on its age and efficiency.

Supply:

Phone camera
Pen and paper
Smartphone flashlight

Tools:

Flashlight
Screwdriver (if access panel removal is needed)
Ladder (optional)

Materials: Trane air conditioner model number Trane serial number Manufacturer data plate Installation paperwork (optional)

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