Do you service Rheem systems you did not install?
Yes, and most of it is. We take on Rheem systems installed by anyone. The data plate gives us the age and the line, which matters because Endeavor and Prestige equipment needs different diagnostics from the Classic series. Registration status is worth checking before any major repair.
Are you certified to work on Rheem?
Yes, R.M. Mechanical is factory-certified to install and service Rheem equipment for residential and commercial customers, under Florida contractor license CAC1820870. That covers installation, diagnostics, and warranty work on Endeavor line, Classic series, Classic Plus series, Prestige series.
Can you handle a Rheem warranty claim?
Rheem parts warranties depend on registration and vary by line. We check registration status before quoting, since an in-warranty part changes the economics of a repair considerably.
What usually fails first on a Rheem system in Florida?
TXV and metering device faults. A restricted or failed thermostatic expansion valve makes a system run long, freeze the evaporator coil, and cool poorly. It is easily mistaken for low refrigerant, and adding charge to a system with a metering fault makes the problem worse rather than better.
My Rheem unit is cooling poorly. What should I check first?
Rule out the cheap causes before assuming the compressor is gone. Variable-speed Rheem air handlers run on an electronic board that does not like dirty power. Tampa Bay storms bring surges and brownouts, and we see these boards fail in clusters after bad weather. A surge protector is cheap insurance.