Goodman AC Recall: What You Need To Know

When most homeowners purchase an appliance, install it, and it has worked well for them, they may not even think twice about the fact that there is a possible recall on it. Recently, the Goodman Company has recalled thousands of A/C and heating units that were sold by HVAC equipment dealers throughout the United States. If your A/C and heating unit fall under the specified criteria for this recall, then it is important that you take action right away. This article will discuss the importance of taking action when one of your appliances has been recalled and more specifically, what you should look for in order to know if your specific unit has being recalled.

Why Recalls Are Important

Paying attention to a recall notice can save your life. Some homeowners do not pay attention when they hear about a recall. They think that it might be unimportant or since their unit has seemed to work fine, that they shouldn’t do anything about it. Usually, recalls take place when there has been numerous faulty devices reported and enough dangerous situations that can even be fatal.Even if your Goodman AC unit seems to work fine, it is important that take this seriously. In the circumstance with the Goodman company recall, the power cord has been considered faulty and can cause a fire in your home. It has caused severe property damage and in extreme cases, fatality. In the following article by Huffington Post, they discuss why you should take action if one of your appliances has been recalled:

Appliance Recalls: Understanding Their Importance

The appliances in our homes are recalled because one of two things can go wrong: the appliance may have a design defect that simply prevents it from working properly or, more seriously, it has a flaw that actually makes it dangerous to use. A design flaw like the latter can cause the appliance to catch fire, result in property damage or pose an injury or other hazards to owners.

As soon as you become aware of a recall, tell everyone in the home to stop using the recalled appliance. It’s recommended to disconnect the power and keep it unplugged until it’s been repaired or replaced.

This article reinforces the importance of why you should pay attention to any recall notices that might affect you. If you have received a recall notice, then be sure to take action. Follow the instructions. Some recalls will repair or replace your appliance, depending on the recall itself. The reason that these Goodman appliances are being recalled is primary because of a faulty power cord. They can cause burn and fire damages which can lead to bigger and more severe issues if left unattended.

The Goodman Company has recently recalled many A/C and heating units that fall under many different brand names. These include:

• Amana
• Century
• Comfort-Aire
• Goodman and York International-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTAC)
• Amana-branded Room Air Conditioners (RAC)

Has Your Goodman Unit Been Recalled?

In the following article by The Columbus Dispatch, they discuss what homeowners should look for:

Goodman Company expands recall of air conditioning and heating units

The recalled units are beige and have serial numbers ranging from 0701009633 through 0804272329. The brand name is located on the unit’s front cover. The serial number is located on the label found by lifting the front cover of PTAC units or the grille of RAC units. Additionally, any PTAC and RAC units that have a beige power cord labeled with a four-digit date code in the MMYY format and ending in 06 or 07, or ranging from 0108 through 1808 are included in this recall. Sold at Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the air conditioning and heating units and call the number listed for your brand or go to www.amana-ptac.com to request a free replacement power cord. Non-commercial owners will receive free installation of the power cord and inspection of the PTAC control board for damages. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, non-commercial owners will also receive a free installation of a replacement control board. Commercial owners are being contacted directly and will install the power cord and inspect the control board. If the control board has been damaged by the recalled power cord, Goodman will provide a new control board for commercial owners to install. Recalled RAC units do not have a control board.

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The above article provides us with all of the information that you need in order to know if your appliance falls under the recent recall. Be sure to check your unit and if you believe that your A/C or heater is one of the recalled units, then be sure to quit using it immediately. Recalls are set in place to keep consumers safe and to ensure that any recalled appliances are handled as safely as possible.

Contact R.F. Ohl

If you have any questions concerning the Goodman recall, R.F. Ohl will gladly address them for you. We specialize in the installation and maintenance of all HVAC systems. We service Carbon County, Monroe County, Lehigh County, Northampton County, and Schuylkill County. If your unit has been recalled, don’t panic. Keep safe and take action by calling us and speaking with a live representative 24/7.

Contact us today or give us a call at (610) 377-1098 if you have any questions.