We survived Ike in extremely good shape compared to others in the vicinity. The only significant problem is the AC unit: the compressor won't come on.
My AC guy swapped out the start & run capacitors, bypassed the relay, and checked all the obvious stuff. No compressor action. He theorizes that power-line chatter at the storm's outset could have so confused the aged system that it committed suicide trying to keep up.
His best guess is a seized compressor piston on this 17-year old, 3-ton, Trane and he's checking with his buddies for a used condensing unit.
Observations and suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks.