1427 SE 12th Terrace, Cape Coral · Wednesday, Oct 8, 2026 · with Joseph

Your system is running well. One part needs replacing today to protect the compressor.

Carrier heat pump3 tonInstalled 2019R-410A

13

readings checked

10

good

2

watch

1

needs attention

Pat, here's everything we checked today, in one place. Share it with anyone who helps you decide.

Done today

Full cooling tune-up
New 20×25×1 filter (yours was 4 months in)
Drain line flushed and tested
Outdoor coil rinsed
Contactor, wiring and connections checked
15-minute air test in the living room

Your system

Measured live with Fieldpiece Job Link probes and a meter at the unit. Targets come from the data plate on your equipment, not a generic rule.

good watch we act here today last visit, April

Your air

15-minute test in the living room, 2:10–2:25 pm. Two people home, no cooking or cleaning in the last hour, doors closed, fan on Auto, set to 76°.

good watch we act here today last visit

Standards for air are written for 24-hour and yearly averages, and this is a consumer-grade sensor, so treat these as a check, not a measure of exposure. Scale: EPA and ASHRAE guidance.

SEE THE FULL AIR QUALITY REPORT ›

What we found

The one item that needs attention is first, then the two watch items. Everything else we checked is listed as fine at the bottom.

Run capacitor is below its toleranceNeeds attention

Meter on your run capacitor

Reading: 41.6 µF on a part rated 45 µF, 7.6% low. The label allows 6%. It was 43.0 in April, so it is drifting down.
Means: This part gives the compressor and fan their kick-start and keeps them running smoothly. When it's weak, the compressor starts rough and draws more current, which makes it run hotter. Both motors still read normal today, so we caught it early.
If left alone: Rough starts and extra heat wear the compressor, the most expensive part in your system. When the capacitor finally fails, cooling stops until it's replaced.

Air was pushing harder than it shouldWatch

Your old filter, 4 months in

Reading: Static pressure 0.72 before, 0.58 after the new filter. The plate max is 0.50.
Means: The filter was the biggest cause and it's fixed. The system still pushes a little harder than the maker designed for, which most often points to a small return.
If left alone: Higher power use and more blower wear over years. Not a breakdown risk this season.

Indoor humidity is right at the dry-home lineWatch

Reading: 58% at 76°, a dew point of about 60°F. EPA says keep it under 60%, ideally 30–50%. ASHRAE uses a 60°F dew point as the line for keeping a home dry.
Means: Your system only removes water from the air while it runs. Today it ran about 9 minutes a cycle, which is short for Florida. Humidity above the line over time means persistent dampness, sticky rooms and a musty smell.
If left alone: Comfort and dampness, not a safety issue. Worth watching through the wet season.

Checked and fine

Refrigerant chargeCooling at the coilCompressor currentFan currentVoltageTemperatureFresh airFine particlesDust and pollenDrain lineContactorWiring

Your options

One repair is recommended today. The two watch items are your call. Every price shows part and labor separately, with your Comfort Plan price beside the regular price.

Needs to be fixed · Run capacitorRecommended today

RECOMMENDED · PROTECTS THE COMPRESSOR

Replace the run capacitor$147Plan $132

45 µF part $38 + flat labor $109. Joseph has it on the truck and re-tests both motors after. If it fails on its own first, a same-day repair is $189 regular / $170 plan.

This season · Air pushing too hardPick one

RECOMMENDED

New filter today, re-measure next visit$0Included

Done. If static is still above 0.50 with a clean filter, we size the return fix then.

Add a second return grille now$685Plan $617

14×20 return, boot and duct $265 + labor $420. Lowers static and fan noise.

Optional improvement · HumidityPick one

RECOMMENDED FIRST STEP

Longer, slower cooling cycles$0Done today

Thermostat setting changed today at no charge. We re-measure humidity at your next visit.

Whole-home dehumidifier$2,890Plan $2,601

Ducted 70-pint unit $1,980 + install $910. Holds the house near 50% through the wet season, independent of the AC.

Keep monitoring$0

We log humidity and dew point at every visit so you see the trend before deciding.

Selected2 items$0

Prices good for 30 days. Comfort Plan members save 10% on every repair.

Next steps

Follow-up

Joseph calls Tue, Oct 14 after 10 am

Comfort Plan

Active · next visit April 2027

You're welcome to show this report to another contractor. Every reading and its target is listed below so anyone can check our work.

FOR YOUR RECORDS: ALL 18 READINGS ›

Reading	Today	Target / limit	April
Subcooling (TXV)	10.2°F	10 ±3 (plate)	9.1
Superheat	11.4°F	info on TXV	12.0
Suction / liquid	128 / 338 psig	—	124 / 331
Return air	76.1° · 64.0° WB · 58%	—	75.8° · 62.9° WB · 55%
Supply air	59.7°	—	58.9°
Delta T	16.4°F	14–18 at 64° WB	16.9
Outdoor	89°F	—	84
Total static (after filter)	0.58 in	≤0.50 (plate)	0.66
Run capacitor	41.6 µF	45 ±6%	43.0
Compressor amps	11.8 A	~12.5 expected · RLA 17.9	11.5
Fan amps	1.1 A	FLA 1.4	1.1
Voltage	238 V	208–253 (plate)	241
Humidity / dew point	58% / 60°F	≤50 good · 60 line	55% / 58°F
Temperature	76.1°F	set 76	75.8
CO₂	740 ppm	<800 good · 1,200 line	810
PM2.5	6 µg/m³	≤9 EPA good · 35 line	9
PM10	18 µg/m³	≤50 good · 150 line	22