HVAC compatibility nightmares don't have to break your bank account, and that's exactly what we told this family when their system was pulling 42 amps while heating AND cooling at the same time! Talk about working harder, not smarter - this poor system was like trying to run the air conditioner with the heater on full blast. The root problem? Someone had tried to make a 12-year-old Rheem air handler play nice with a 5-year-old Run Tru condenser using creative wiring that activated heat strips continuously. We temporarily disconnected the problem wire so they could at least cool efficiently, but we were honest about the long-term solution - proper system matching saves serious money on electric bills! Call Now for HVAC compatibility assessments!