IT'S NOT ALWAYS A SUPER COMPLEX PROBLEM

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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2024

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  • @chrisrichard298
    @chrisrichard298 День тому +23

    Chris, I’m glad you’ve made these videos available for everyone. I’ve learned a tremendous amount from you and your videos. It has allowed me to make better judgements about whether I need to call a technician or not, and to give the tech more relevant information so they can be better prepared when they do have to make a visit. It’s also saved me a lot of hassle by learning how to do the simpler things like keep coils cleaned and do basic maintenance. Thank you and keep doing the exemplary work and videos.

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому

      I appreciate that, I'm glad they have been helpful

  • @Mr.Randy210
    @Mr.Randy210 7 годин тому +1

    I've been watching for a few years and "you might inadvertently fix a problem you didn't know you had" is something that NEEDS to be taught to every tech.

  • @alantorrance6153
    @alantorrance6153 2 години тому +1

    I appreciate your video methodology. It is good and logical, and you can see some unnecessary possible steps that are totally in order to avoid. Keep at it. You are good.

  • @Mikeydude001
    @Mikeydude001 21 годину тому +4

    I was a mechanic. Later in my career I installed, diagnosed, and repaired/replaced police equipment. I enjoy the diagnostic procedure you use, and I so appreciate you explaining why you don't want to unintentionally fix an intermittent problem by not thinking the diagnostics through.

  • @ni_wink84
    @ni_wink84 22 години тому +9

    My buddy was over helping do some wiring on my car project this past weekend, after we got some stuff re wired I said 1-2-3 please don’t blow up before I reconnected the battery, he said you watch the HVACR guy on UA-cam too? 😂😂😂

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому +1

      Lol, did you guys go from just being buddy's to super best friends after that ?

    • @ni_wink84
      @ni_wink84 15 годин тому +1

      @@HVACRVIDEOS yeah basically we knew that great minds think alike 😂 funny thing is we been friends for like 15 years and we didn’t know we both watch your channel

  • @ZeroStatic
    @ZeroStatic 15 годин тому +1

    Chris, we watch the videos because we like you and the way you work, also we’re learning about your job. Thanks for sharing your work with us and teaching us. 👍🙏

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  14 годин тому

      Thanks for watching, I'm glad my videos are useful

  • @JackGore
    @JackGore 6 годин тому +1

    Based on your videos, I’m expanding into commercial refrigeration

  • @itguydave2164
    @itguydave2164 16 годин тому +2

    Your videos are literally a highlight for me, even though I don't even work in HVAC or even any related industry. I typically watch your videos before most others I subscribe to, there's just something calming about your approach to things that somehow is an escape for me, and I learn something new every single time. No doubt there are many techs out there who get great value from these videos, so your efforts are definitely appreciated!

  • @DBVintage
    @DBVintage 11 годин тому +1

    I’ve learned quite a bit about how refrigeration systems work by watching your videos. It turns out one of my refrigerators has a fan delay after defrost. The evaporator fan generally takes about five minutes to start up and the switch looks similar to the defrost termination/vandalize, which is I’ve seen your videos.

  • @mech-a-redneck9745
    @mech-a-redneck9745 День тому +3

    Our outside Tech had to come in today. Cold morning warm afternoon issue on a rooftop unit. Wire was broke off from green rot. Our guy big pictured it and the split was wrong. He had it running in 25-30 minutes and told me don't make a career out of the simple problem the only way to do it is to look at the big problem and then find the small problem causing it. Best piece of advice I've gotten this year.

  • @malcolmwhite821
    @malcolmwhite821 День тому +6

    As a Bay Area Control Foreman(Local 393) you make me miss service a bit. And I love the tools I never get to see. Keep up the amazing videos. Thanks

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  День тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching and I’m glad you enjoy the videos!

  • @pedrojardim325
    @pedrojardim325 11 годин тому +1

    Hi Chris
    Always good
    To check everything for sure
    From the beginning

  • @AKStorm49
    @AKStorm49 День тому +2

    I was told by my first refrigeration boss that most of the diagnosing can be done without throwing gauges on it. Great job Chris.

  • @vladlad8341
    @vladlad8341 14 годин тому +1

    Hey Chris as I was watching this video I thought it may have been a good practice to also run the defrost cycle to see it’s operation and make sure it terminates through defrost termination switch and not time or heater safety. It’s common that those bimetal switches go bad and swell up in the evaporator box. So taking off the evaporator panels is another good step to add to the big picture approach.
    Thanks for sharing with us all.

  • @helmsajr
    @helmsajr 13 годин тому +1

    Nice work Chris big picture stuff every time.

  • @kg4muc
    @kg4muc День тому +2

    Always great videos!! The explanation of the process no doubt help many others in their journey to getting things repaired

  • @thejedibunny4802
    @thejedibunny4802 День тому +2

    Awesome video. Unique and great content. Thank you Chris

  • @fshn76
    @fshn76 День тому +1

    I try to make it a practice to use the KISS method first. Saved my butt so many times from going into the weeds. Great Video Chris.

  • @kenward9968
    @kenward9968 День тому +2

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @carloshilarionvazquezaranda
    @carloshilarionvazquezaranda День тому +2

    Buenas noches mi estimado Chris, un video fabuloso pues la verdad se aprende mucho contigo y además aprendo cosas diferentes y nuevas. Hoy me enseñaste lo de ése contactor ahora ya se para que se utiliza completamente. También lo de revisar y explorar todo el equipo antes de tomar decisiones equivocadas, agradezco mucho tus buenos consejos y lo aprecio enormemente eres admirable.
    Saludos desde Coacalco Edo de México.

  • @theashgamer400
    @theashgamer400 День тому +2

    gotta get to these videos quick! got here in an hour to learn another thing today

  • @dbell41888
    @dbell41888 День тому +1

    Your the same way i am. So familiar with the equipment. Sometimes it can bite you. Im sure you can tell me what you worked on 20 years ago, what the problem was and what you did to solve it. Even the most insignificant things you can walk into the store and start pointing. Been retired over 3 years now and it still doesnt leave.

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому

      Lol, it's like I have a mental scrap book of all my service calls

  • @philmerrifield1163
    @philmerrifield1163 День тому +8

    Another interesting failure, that twist timer plus the defrost time happening just after or before could have made the ice cream softer. It's a theory but I'm not a hvacr tech but what I do have is common sense

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому +1

      That's a reasonable thought

  • @kennethlobo4420
    @kennethlobo4420 21 годину тому

    Thank u for sharing your knowledge. God Bless.

  • @Colt-wr6wx
    @Colt-wr6wx День тому +2

    Well done Super tech 👏 👍

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому

      Lol, not a super tech,, but thanks anyway

  • @pettergardo3874
    @pettergardo3874 16 годин тому

    You would fit in perfect amongst us gas turbine commissioning engineers. We are all thinking a bit differently. You would love the troubleshooting we do.

  • @colinstu
    @colinstu День тому +2

    I use a Synology NAS, and it has an app for the NAS (network storage device) and a companion app for smartphones, that automatically backups/syncs all your photos and videos to the NAS. You can set it to include the date/time in the filename. This would resolve your problem, not to mention a NAS makes it easier to access your files and can provide more backup / protection for your files (integrated services to sync elsewhere etc, and RAID for drive redundancy/parity). May want to invest in one.

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому +1

      I'll check into that, thanks

  • @craig1611
    @craig1611 День тому +3

    You need to stop turning defrost timers before timing them. I have found so many stuck in just 1 spot but works as soon as it is advances. Remember always observe before touching anything.

  • @zekenzy6486
    @zekenzy6486 23 години тому

    Great video. Thank you for sharing

  • @torinbrown8196
    @torinbrown8196 День тому +2

    So the issue with the fuses being bypassed? Will that be resolved?
    I do commercial marine galley and laundry machine repairs.
    This month alone I've had three different ships having electricians bypassing the float switch safety for the heating elements.
    Yea, they OOC'd said dishwashers.
    Was just wondering about the fuses being bypassed.
    Would like your, or anyone's, thought about that.
    Peace brother. LOVE the vids!!

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  День тому +2

      I wasn’t too concerned as the fuses are just for the condenser fan motors so I just left them that way for now

    • @MariosACandRefrigeration
      @MariosACandRefrigeration День тому +2

      @@HVACRVIDEOS I think they are for the defrost heaters.

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  День тому +2

      They might be I thought at least one was for the fans…. But I can’t remember next time I am there I will look at the schematic

  • @Emergencylightingcollector42
    @Emergencylightingcollector42 День тому +1

    Love your videos so much!!! Keep up the good work Chris!

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому

      Thanks bud, I will do my best

  • @dunckeroo1987
    @dunckeroo1987 9 годин тому +1

    Sometimes you have to follow the KISS rule : Keep It Simple ...
    Experience will rewire your brain. You become sensitized and familiar as experience builds.

  • @MariosACandRefrigeration
    @MariosACandRefrigeration День тому +1

    Maybe ,at least 1 fuse for the heaters,check pressure,log it on the unit for your employees,a base #,make sure you work and lube the service valves so they will not rust up.and that is not cutting out in a vacuum.

  • @Chevy2564
    @Chevy2564 День тому +1

    Another great video, Chris.

  • @kthwkr
    @kthwkr 10 годин тому +1

    For years I have used twist timers for light fixtures in room temperature locations. They worked fine until about 10 years ago. Now they all stop ticking and get stuck. Quality for everything has just gone to junk. The best way to make green products is to make them so they don't fail. Longer lasting products means replacements don't have to be manufactured. Car, washing machines, HVAC, twist timers, everything is junk now in less than 5 years.
    My whole house AC is 30 years old. It's fine. If I buy a new one it will fail in just a couple years. ECM motors won't last 2 years.
    My car is a 2010 Honda 160kmiles. I dare not buy a new one because it will be broke and need a new engine way before 100kmiles.

  • @timshields5308
    @timshields5308 День тому +1

    Hey Chris are them twist timers you use, do they do both normally open an normally closed? I like the idea of them, just not sure if I could get customers an staff in the habit of using them.

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  День тому

      Yes they do both the Intermatic part number is FF315M

  • @semifavorableuncircle6952
    @semifavorableuncircle6952 День тому +1

    Great control circuit fuses right there. Wonder who does that kind of "work"

  • @TwistedMe13
    @TwistedMe13 День тому +2

    12:01 Considering that's a common point of failure, I wonder why there isn't an IP65/8 rated pump-down programmable timer touch sensor on the market .

  • @jordanhenshaw
    @jordanhenshaw День тому +1

    Why does the twist timer command a pump down instead of just disabling the call or something? What's the benefit in pumping down?

    • @craig1611
      @craig1611 День тому

      You need to turn off the fans so moisture is not pulled into the open box. Because the fans are off the solenoid valve needs to be closed.

    • @jordanhenshaw
      @jordanhenshaw 13 годин тому

      I guess I need to research this solenoid valve then since I’m coming from non-refrigeration.

  • @ivoryjohnson4662
    @ivoryjohnson4662 22 години тому

    Are there tools that doesn't have hoses you can just measure pressure? That way you can connect gauges without filling up long hoses. I also get the fact that you don't want to be invasive on a system that's working

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому

      Smart probes to be specific are much less invasive as they do not require hoses

  • @dcwarr14
    @dcwarr14 День тому +2

    Still like watching troubleshooting.

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому

      Thanks for watching, just curious, is there something specific about it you enjoy ?
      Are you in the trades?

    • @dcwarr14
      @dcwarr14 5 годин тому

      @@HVACRVIDEOS I think I really like the constant reminder of knowing the theory of operation of the equipment you're working on is key. I'm an engineering technician that often fixes our broken equipment. Your videos popped into my recommendations one day and I've stuck around since. They've come in handy when I was fighting with our Freeze/Thaw chamber.

  • @wilcleno1866
    @wilcleno1866 День тому +12

    Remember the most important rule of HVACR repair, "In Chris we trust"

  • @dbell41888
    @dbell41888 День тому +1

    30 seconds in.... txv inlet strainer plugged. Klixon not making. Check temp on fan klixon.

    • @dbell41888
      @dbell41888 День тому +1

      Would be nice to have logs for temps and pressures.

  • @spirosdoulakis4364
    @spirosdoulakis4364 9 годин тому +1

    If the twist timer was sticking and actually the issue, why would the customer flipping the breaker solve that?

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  3 години тому +1

      Them flipping the breaker and moving the twist timer was about the same time so I think when they moved the twist timer they inadvertently solved the problem

  • @CodeOptimism
    @CodeOptimism День тому +1

    Your webcam is (still?) stuck in a low quality mode or something FYI, it pixelates every couple seconds. Just making sure you know. Thanks for the videos!

    • @keith_5584
      @keith_5584 День тому +1

      Sometimes thats heat related. They would have fans in them if it wasnt for the microphone

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  День тому

      Yeah I noticed that and it all happened after I switched it to 4k I think it’s time for a new webcam, thanks for the heads up though!!

  • @tymon5349
    @tymon5349 15 годин тому

    why didnt you reconnect the fuses? sure the customer didnt ask for it but isnt that a safety thing>?

  • @jbftcmof
    @jbftcmof 21 годину тому

    Hi, just wondering if you do requests? "How to gently encourage your local tech to start watching HVACR content, and make them more helpful".

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому

      You could send them some content that you feel would be beneficial, then discuss it later, but at the end of the day, it's on that person to put forth the effort

  • @jagdtigger
    @jagdtigger 20 годин тому

    6:09 Is there any specific reason why the hvac industry insisting on using those clocks? I mean a fully electronic time switch is dirt cheap and less likely to go bad......

    • @HVACRVIDEOS
      @HVACRVIDEOS  16 годин тому +1

      It probably can't be narrowed down to one specific reason, I will try and discuss this a bit further on my next live stream.

  • @Spencer1609751
    @Spencer1609751 День тому +2

    Nice Job, But BUFF RANCH?

  • @ivoryjohnson4662
    @ivoryjohnson4662 22 години тому

    It's like shooting a free throw... you do the same thing and the results will happen

  • @SoullessProductions
    @SoullessProductions День тому +1

    Stop thinking your different. I also babble to myself incoherently and half the time confuse myself. Your just like the rest of us.

  • @StephenCole1916
    @StephenCole1916 День тому +1

    Think Different! You're an Apple computer!

  • @steveblake8766
    @steveblake8766 22 години тому

    692nd Thumbs uP

  • @raydoactive
    @raydoactive День тому +3

    “…And the sight glass is clear!” 🫡