Ever since the tailend of 2019, when the whole pandemic craze started, we noticed a sharp incline in damaged deliveries from manufacturers. Some of the times it was damaged by the shipping company, but I remeber at least five damaged outdoor units with scratched, dented or bend panels. And of the five units on four the cardboard boxes they had been shipped in were pristine. But in the end we have a job to do and we had to give discounts. Great job as always.
Manufacturing companies are at much faster pace without any quality control, I was at a manufacturing company and everyone is pressured to skip steps, mind you these are all made here in states
Shipping damage is universal these days. I am replacing the radiator in my Suburban. First "new" radiator came in and was completely crushed on one side. The replacement for that one came in with the box trashed and holes knocked in it, but was padded well enough that the only damage was to a couple of fins.
Replaced a radiator in my Camry two years ago. Ordered a Denso (OEM) from my favorite mail-order auto parts supplier. Box arrived with one slight hole in it, radiator was almost pristine inside. Within three days, it was leaking from the top crimps. Bought one at my most-hated auto parts box store, the box was immaculate, but the radiator looked like someone punched it. It also began leaking after a few weeks' use. 😠
Good tip whenever I do compressors, take a hacksaw and cut as close to compressor body as possible. You will not get a flare back and you will just need to unsweat the socket. Much safer. Obviously verify no pressure before doing this but you will prevent explosions and still save the entire tube insert for the next compressor😊
You should invest in a gazebo/canopy for when doing long hours on a roof and a fan too. It helps the job go so much easier. Love the channel. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Chris. When you were soldering, I noted a couple of times that you held the solder stick (brazing rod?) in your teeth (30:11 and 38:42). Back in the day, when working on plumbing, I would use lead/tin solder or silver/cadmium brazing alloy. Both are toxic AF. Hope you are using something less toxic now.
Elemental lead, such as is used in the normal tin/lead solder, isn't toxic like you're thinking. If you chewed it enough to make organic lead compounds from the saliva (difficult, but stomach acid might do it), it might be an issue. Just holding it in your teeth or lips for a minute or two won't do much.
No such thing as non toxic brazing rod. But considering how short of a time you have it in your mouth it is a low risk. However, with what i now know about lead and its effects on children, i would scrub my hands very carefully after handling anything lead based, before interacting with a child, or handling anything they might touch.
@@stephenvale2624 Please go check the EPA and NIH information on metal toxicity. You'll find the key is 'organic lead compounds' or 'organic mercury compounds'. It's not "elemental lead" or "elemental mercury". Lead in Leaded gasoline was tetraelthyl lead, an organic lead compound. I'm not suggesting that lead is completely _safe_, but I'm pointing out that the risk that you're advising about is less likely than driving the rod into your eye. I have no issues handling a lead ball, then going to eat. Even lead water pipes are safe - once they develop the scale. (That was the issue in Flint, Michigan. Not the lead pipes, but that the lake water's acidity level ate the scale off of the pipes)
@@tbelding ANY lead is not a good thing when children are involved. There is no such thing as safe exposure levels regardless of whether exposure is to elemental lead or to compounds. Even eating large amounts of chocolate can present a hazard. As adults though, it takes quite a bit of lead to become an issue.
Loved this video Chris, it felt like older videos you used to do. I loved the older-style videos you did. Enjoyed watching everything you did, as well as the interaction with your crew and the challenges of the job. Personally, I'd take a video like this any day over a video with music in certain parts.
At my store I’m our “”hvac tech” Watching your videos has been super helpful!! However I dont get how some of these store owner and managers don’t know that stuff is wrong like ik they can’t pin point it but if your unit has that much ice how can you not tell…🤣🤣🤣 Keep up the hard work man!!!
Yesterday I replaced the 1st stage liquid metering manifold on the same model carrier. 26 braze spots. The new one comes with these stubs s you braze those in then the manifold to the stubs. Definitely a challenging job! 94 in the shade with an easy up.
That compressor top looked more like it was rusted out , same for those compressor terminals , possible flooding 🤷🏻♂️. Quick tip when you’re having trouble un-sweating any stubborn copper pipes from the compressor just use a self tapping screw and drill a hole on the compressor ports that will release the air pocket . Good video
8:45 I've had success with AC Renew, but you have to catch it way before it gets to the point the systems in the video are at. Also need to include coming back and replacing the liquid line filter driers a week or so after injecting the AC Renew, because the crud it dislodges will plug up the tiny factory driers in short order. I'v replaced the liquid header before....never again...
I used to do a lot of brazing when i was working in apartments with units built in '83, replacing evaporators and compressors that were 30-35 years old. Now most of my brazing is on reach-ins and it's not nearly as often. These videos are a nice refresher. I used to unbraze compressors and evaporators all the time, just because it saved a lot of time and hassle. Always replaced or added driers though just in case.
I had the same thing happen with 3 until, every expensive parts.!!!! I just return then, had them give me new ones !!! Even though it took long !!! But alot better reliable parts. Plus warranty
10 ton package Carriers, Bryant… Oh, man! When I see these guys I always suspect clogged metering devise. I don’t replace these metering devises anymore. I just drill trough it with a very small drill bit to open the restriction and it was doing pretty good. All the “drilled” units cool well, the pressure/temperature/superheat look great. Why drill instead of replacement?….. Well, first in my drilling experience was 28 years old Bryant RTU… Carrier would only sell the entire evaporator with 3-4 months backorder period and $3500 for parts. It’s been 2 years and it’s running great!
He mentioned in a past video about an issue with simply drilling out the orifice wasn't that easy since it they have a second orifice a bit further inside that would also need to be drilled. Requiring a longer than usual bit that doesn't exist.
Oh! That’s didn’t even know that these guys might have one more orifice… :) I just cut the copper as close as it is possible to the orifice, drill it and re-connect the copper. Will search for the video that you’ve mentioned. If that second orifice is the actual thing that Carrier uses a lot… that would only mean that I was a lucky guy :). Honestly, I didn’t even remember the size of the drill bit. I’ve purchased the smallest bit that ACE hardware had on shelves. Need to use a little of electrical tape around that drill bit to hold it secure in the DeWalt cordless drill socket. I still have 4-5 extra bits. I was VERY skeptical when I’ve drilled these orifices for the first time. It was a Bryant package 28 years old and I pretty much had an agreement with the customer that … we will try to drill, if it doesn’t help they will purchase a brand new unit. However, to my great surprise the unit is still alive after almost 3 years and still cooling well. So, for the rest of Carriers I have sent even worrying, just drilling :)
Carrier eek! Replaced a twenty ton heat exchanger on Bryant forgot to give new ignition board. Just worked on a twin Carrier furnace tough to get to ignitor and flame sensor Payne Carrier Brand! Grateful to be turning 🔧Be safe Chris your Cooling were Heating not bad 45f mild winter for sure here onEast Coast!
The way you all work together and communicate is how it should be. You're letting your apprentice do the hands on as you critically instruct. Let him eyeball the work you have done and get his opinion (as I'm sure you're quietly inspecting the joints yourself). Reference a common ground like a movie we have all seen like Happy Gilmore (tappy tap tap). Build reporte, set the bar where you expect it to be, and just share the common goal: get the customer up and running without a run around and just sound advice
I use to replace the header assy instead of the whole evap and never had any issues. Also converted a couple to use TXV's which was a bit more of a challenge but worked out great. Inexperienced techs should assist at first otherwise future problems will arise with those fixed orifice systems.
In UK we have been using R407c for about 25years ,R22 has been banned for about 12 years .We have a fixed rule ,R407a,b and c ,always POE oils even with our lower ambient .
You said, and have showed, the coil issue hitting the unit metal many times. Have you ever contacted Carrier and asked or told them about the issue? I know that is can be a futile action, but maybe there is something that can be done or some other retro fit part that is needed or something.
Really wish I could see what you do in person, I’m 16, trying to get into school for this stuff, because of your videos I’m way ahead most people my age who keep saying they wanna go to trade school for HVAC, thanks
Skip the schooling: apprentice yourself to a good company. You will be way ahead. In Maryland there are a couple of larger companies that actually have built-in schools. You work a year or two in the warehouse, attend their school, then you're the second man on a van. Then you're the lead man. Oh, and you are paid to learn. And to work.
I'm really surprised that they aren't packing the crate with Styrofoam in plastic bags. When I buy ADP coils, that's how they come. Never had one damaged.
Carrier is outsourcing to Mexico now. But even other mfg companies are having some serious issues finding experienced help for the factories. Finding experienced factory help has been an issue for well over a year now. So not only do they have to pay higher rates, companies also have to train them.
I love that the #1 response from all these companies is "Instead of paying Americans a living wage, we're going to outsource and underpay non-Americans now."
Were they having problems finding experienced help _before_ they outsourced? In this case, they're raising the prices for the equipment AND outsourcing the manufacturing? That's a recipe for completely insulting their customers.
Great Video. I have been watch all your video. And l was learned a lot about HVAC-R . To prepare myself to get experience for HVAC-R and maintenance job interview. Thank you for sharing
We love the post COVID work force I was sent to the Lennox factory because there were no workers there and I asked some worker they said they only did one unit and there are truck loads of rtus flat from the factory
It’s a shame the replacement evaporator doesn’t have an option to use a TXV instead of those internal orifices as the new coil may suffer the same fate after some time. 👍
Love all the content; I was about to ask the same question; can you opt to use a TXV in place of the fixed orifice for the 407C, including that in your conversion price.
I work in a factory where we make RTU units and coils are like gold right now. We get a lot of bad ones too, either fins are damaged, come with shitty braze joints on the U bends, come with no pressure in them, you name it. It’s from all manufacturers and not just one Certainly frustrating to say the least
Next restriction cut the suction line a few inches from the compressor then you just have to add new suction line to the new compressor with a coupler.
I’m with you about not adding too many couplings. What about swedging/expanding? I like using the spin swedge. I think I’ve seen you use them before on one of your videos. Are you not a fan of them?
That condenser situation is so frustrating. For a brand new piece of kit, at the price you pay, I'd be livid to have something arrive as mangled as that. And of course it leaves you in a bad situation because the customer needs the work done ASAP, and even if they could wait for another replacement it's more time and travel and money. More work, more stress, and the end result is a bad quality part with probably reduced reliability and service lifetime. The worst part is that it's clearly been shipped in a suitable crate, so it really seems like the factory is shipping out stuff like that intentionally - a little manual repair to avoid trashing a perfectly working unit is one thing (if done right, with some damn pride in the work), and I get that there have been material shortages and rising costs, but there's absolutely no excuse for selling a part with that level of known damage. Maybe it got hit with a forklift or something in transit, but you'd think the crate would be busted up if that was the case... unless the courier patched it up or something, but that seems super unlikely. Either way, you're getting ripped off and messed around. Props for taking it in stride. I don't think I'd could keep my cool (pun not intended... ok maybe _a little bit_ intended) with the sellers.
It's not on the same scale, but it happens all over the place. I bought a brand new fan to use on a Dell PC (specialty fan). When I received it, it appears to be unused - but someone actually started to install it _somewhere_. There are compression marks in the screw holes from mounting screws. I'd have overlooked it if it was all 8 holes (4 front, 4 back), but it was in only 3 holes on one side. Now I'm getting a new one straight from the factory.
I hate units where you have to open up the cabinet to pull outdoor air to get to the compressors. Makes it really hard to use standard guages. Glad I got some wireless JB guages for this summer.
That damaged evaporator I wouldn't be surprised if it was a returned unit and they just patched it up at the factory and threw it back in to stock and you ended up stuck with it.
Cut connections at body then unsweat stub. Also a fan and a gas mask with proper filter will save your lungs. I use Mira Safety with grey code 40mm filters. Survivair makes good O2 kit but that creates new safety challenges. If you wear mask or respirator you MUST have training and trimmed facial hair for seal. You only get two lungs and your safety is YOUR responsibility, dont let the rookies deal with it, help them learn that now. The $ for safety gear is nothing compared to loss of health or life. Been refer tech for a while
Gas masks in WW-I was the big mover and shaker behind the 'facial shaving' changes in Europe and North America. That's part of what had Gillette take off like they did. I have a WW-I era Gillette razor that will use the modern blades just fine (shaves quite well too)
Like your teardown and analysis opening up, and then doing an autopsy on the metering devices. And explanation and diagnose and reasoning, well explained to get the point across.. Thorough description of the ambient load conditions under which to test we’re being taken at your time a video . All these little details stack up in the encyclopedia of knowledge that is needed compiling on unit after unit . Young technicians pay special attention to the detailed explanations of how, and why an item is operating and diagnosed under different ambient conditions..
I THOUGHT YOU DID NOT LIKE TO USE 407C,the compressor said it had that and you re used the refrigerant.? it looked to me like they were working fine.thanks for the info and the video.
Question... in school we were taught to remove the suction filter after it has cleaned the system. like in a couple of days. otherwise, I believe they cause the ac system problems. what do you think about this?
Chris I wanted to ask . Does a drier need to go on the suction line ? I was told that they only go in after a burnout and that they are temporary . Please correct me if I’m wrong .
i work in automotive and i cant tell you how many hats ive ruined, next paycheck im ordering one and letting everyone know who my favorite youtuber is :)
Did I hear that right? "This customer does good maintenance" . Well that IS nice to hear.
I know, right? I think that qualifies as a Christmas miracle. Hear all the time this comustomer doesnt like to do PM. 🤣
And is sounds like they still got taken for by the last company servicing them.
That’s a freaking miracle
For newbies: In that kind of works, stay watching the explanations of Chris about metering devices, retrofits, etc. TILL the end. Worth each minute.
Ever since the tailend of 2019, when the whole pandemic craze started, we noticed a sharp incline in damaged deliveries from manufacturers. Some of the times it was damaged by the shipping company, but I remeber at least five damaged outdoor units with scratched, dented or bend panels.
And of the five units on four the cardboard boxes they had been shipped in were pristine. But in the end we have a job to do and we had to give discounts.
Great job as always.
Quality Control has apparently been let go or replaced with temps 😂
@Adam Newman
Yea or they are pressured by the buyers to deliver products
Would you like a damaged but perfect working Part or no part
@@adamdnewman Diversity hires being pushed to the max! People are being hired solely on race and gender….. doesn’t matter if your qualified are not.
@@DanO181919 Yes that is true
Manufacturing companies are at much faster pace without any quality control, I was at a manufacturing company and everyone is pressured to skip steps, mind you these are all made here in states
Shipping damage is universal these days. I am replacing the radiator in my Suburban. First "new" radiator came in and was completely crushed on one side. The replacement for that one came in with the box trashed and holes knocked in it, but was padded well enough that the only damage was to a couple of fins.
Replaced a radiator in my Camry two years ago. Ordered a Denso (OEM) from my favorite mail-order auto parts supplier. Box arrived with one slight hole in it, radiator was almost pristine inside. Within three days, it was leaking from the top crimps. Bought one at my most-hated auto parts box store, the box was immaculate, but the radiator looked like someone punched it. It also began leaking after a few weeks' use. 😠
Good tip whenever I do compressors, take a hacksaw and cut as close to compressor body as possible. You will not get a flare back and you will just need to unsweat the socket. Much safer. Obviously verify no pressure before doing this but you will prevent explosions and still save the entire tube insert for the next compressor😊
And make sure no copper shavings are in the suction line 😁
You could do the same thing with a tubing cutter - won't get quite as close to the compressor, but no shavings.
I am a mechanic with anxiety issues to get the job done quick quick. But watching you gives me patience. So thanks for that.
Doing it right the first time > doing it as fast as possible took me a few years to learn that one
10:41 Imagine buying a new car, and the radiator came out the factory looking like that 😅
im a week into hvac school and this channel seems like a good way to learn nightmare scenarios you might meet on the job, great work
I've seen the same problem with coils from the factory. The problem is if it's microchannel and it takes a hit like that, it's definitely leaking.
You should invest in a gazebo/canopy for when doing long hours on a roof and a fan too. It helps the job go so much easier. Love the channel. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺
I watch all your videos so differences in filming/visible crew/etc. are a treat to see. This one was awesome. Thanks!
Hi Chris. When you were soldering, I noted a couple of times that you held the solder stick (brazing rod?) in your teeth (30:11 and 38:42). Back in the day, when working on plumbing, I would use lead/tin solder or silver/cadmium brazing alloy. Both are toxic AF. Hope you are using something less toxic now.
Using your teeth as a third hand is common in many trades
Elemental lead, such as is used in the normal tin/lead solder, isn't toxic like you're thinking. If you chewed it enough to make organic lead compounds from the saliva (difficult, but stomach acid might do it), it might be an issue. Just holding it in your teeth or lips for a minute or two won't do much.
No such thing as non toxic brazing rod. But considering how short of a time you have it in your mouth it is a low risk. However, with what i now know about lead and its effects on children, i would scrub my hands very carefully after handling anything lead based, before interacting with a child, or handling anything they might touch.
@@stephenvale2624 Please go check the EPA and NIH information on metal toxicity. You'll find the key is 'organic lead compounds' or 'organic mercury compounds'. It's not "elemental lead" or "elemental mercury". Lead in Leaded gasoline was tetraelthyl lead, an organic lead compound. I'm not suggesting that lead is completely _safe_, but I'm pointing out that the risk that you're advising about is less likely than driving the rod into your eye.
I have no issues handling a lead ball, then going to eat. Even lead water pipes are safe - once they develop the scale. (That was the issue in Flint, Michigan. Not the lead pipes, but that the lake water's acidity level ate the scale off of the pipes)
@@tbelding ANY lead is not a good thing when children are involved. There is no such thing as safe exposure levels regardless of whether exposure is to elemental lead or to compounds. Even eating large amounts of chocolate can present a hazard. As adults though, it takes quite a bit of lead to become an issue.
Such a great instructor, light tone but deliberate in moves & instruction
I've been watching your videos for about 3 years now and I've learned a lot more about hvac from you than anywhere else keep up the good work
Same here. Been watching chris videos 3 years ago. Never miss one.
HVAC Survival also makes great videos.
Loved this video Chris, it felt like older videos you used to do. I loved the older-style videos you did. Enjoyed watching everything you did, as well as the interaction with your crew and the challenges of the job. Personally, I'd take a video like this any day over a video with music in certain parts.
ya i like seeing EVERYTHING
Indeed it is.
agree!
At my store I’m our “”hvac tech”
Watching your videos has been super helpful!! However I dont get how some of these store owner and managers don’t know that stuff is wrong like ik they can’t pin point it but if your unit has that much ice how can you not tell…🤣🤣🤣
Keep up the hard work man!!!
Yesterday I replaced the 1st stage liquid metering manifold on the same model carrier. 26 braze spots. The new one comes with these stubs s you braze those in then the manifold to the stubs. Definitely a challenging job! 94 in the shade with an easy up.
I love how you designed your merch with the entire HVACR industry to cover it as an entire umbrella rather than being brand specific.
That compressor top looked more like it was rusted out , same for those compressor terminals , possible flooding 🤷🏻♂️. Quick tip when you’re having trouble un-sweating any stubborn copper pipes from the compressor just use a self tapping screw and drill a hole on the compressor ports that will release the air pocket . Good video
I give you 9.5 on this job mate!! You fixed the whole unit plus you fixed the "new" manufactured evap coil.
You're doing a great job bro, I learn a lot from you about Refrigeration
Thank you for making everyone feel old with the Happy Gilmore reference.
Yeah, but at the same time I feel sorry that the younger generation grew up laughing at pathetic tiktok videos instead of the Sandler classics.
8:45 I've had success with AC Renew, but you have to catch it way before it gets to the point the systems in the video are at.
Also need to include coming back and replacing the liquid line filter driers a week or so after injecting the AC Renew, because the crud it dislodges will plug up the tiny factory driers in short order.
I'v replaced the liquid header before....never again...
CHRIS, its nice to see a long video like this. Thank you so much for the video.
I used to do a lot of brazing when i was working in apartments with units built in '83, replacing evaporators and compressors that were 30-35 years old. Now most of my brazing is on reach-ins and it's not nearly as often. These videos are a nice refresher. I used to unbraze compressors and evaporators all the time, just because it saved a lot of time and hassle. Always replaced or added driers though just in case.
Love the work you do and all the hard work you do in teaching your staff. Glad to see some of the employes in the vid with you.
Amazing detail as usual, what a project. Love these videos , a great training tool to say the least .
I always appreciate your work ethic. I wish you worked out where I live, but I've also learned so much just watching your videos.
I had the same thing happen with 3 until, every expensive parts.!!!! I just return then, had them give me new ones !!! Even though it took long !!! But alot better reliable parts. Plus warranty
I usually have no idea what the hell you’re talking about in these diagnostics, but it’s very interesting, and much more complex than I ever thought.
10 ton package Carriers, Bryant… Oh, man! When I see these guys I always suspect clogged metering devise. I don’t replace these metering devises anymore. I just drill trough it with a very small drill bit to open the restriction and it was doing pretty good. All the “drilled” units cool well, the pressure/temperature/superheat look great. Why drill instead of replacement?….. Well, first in my drilling experience was 28 years old Bryant RTU… Carrier would only sell the entire evaporator with 3-4 months backorder period and $3500 for parts. It’s been 2 years and it’s running great!
He mentioned in a past video about an issue with simply drilling out the orifice wasn't that easy since it they have a second orifice a bit further inside that would also need to be drilled. Requiring a longer than usual bit that doesn't exist.
Oh! That’s didn’t even know that these guys might have one more orifice… :) I just cut the copper as close as it is possible to the orifice, drill it and re-connect the copper. Will search for the video that you’ve mentioned. If that second orifice is the actual thing that Carrier uses a lot… that would only mean that I was a lucky guy :). Honestly, I didn’t even remember the size of the drill bit. I’ve purchased the smallest bit that ACE hardware had on shelves. Need to use a little of electrical tape around that drill bit to hold it secure in the DeWalt cordless drill socket. I still have 4-5 extra bits. I was VERY skeptical when I’ve drilled these orifices for the first time. It was a Bryant package 28 years old and I pretty much had an agreement with the customer that … we will try to drill, if it doesn’t help they will purchase a brand new unit. However, to my great surprise the unit is still alive after almost 3 years and still cooling well. So, for the rest of Carriers I have sent even worrying, just drilling :)
Carrier eek! Replaced a twenty ton heat exchanger on Bryant forgot to give new ignition board. Just worked on a twin Carrier furnace tough to get to ignitor and flame sensor Payne Carrier Brand! Grateful to be turning 🔧Be safe Chris your Cooling were Heating not bad 45f mild winter for sure here onEast Coast!
The way you all work together and communicate is how it should be. You're letting your apprentice do the hands on as you critically instruct. Let him eyeball the work you have done and get his opinion (as I'm sure you're quietly inspecting the joints yourself). Reference a common ground like a movie we have all seen like Happy Gilmore (tappy tap tap). Build reporte, set the bar where you expect it to be, and just share the common goal: get the customer up and running without a run around and just sound advice
I use to replace the header assy instead of the whole evap and never had any issues. Also converted a couple to use TXV's which was a bit more of a challenge but worked out great. Inexperienced techs should assist at first otherwise future problems will arise with those fixed orifice systems.
You the best tech man you got a lot good skills and I’m learning a lot from you video , God bless you man 🙏🏽💪🏽❤️
Been doing this stuff a while never thought to use the torch to get a bend in the solder stick. Thats pretty genius 👍
In UK we have been using R407c for about 25years ,R22 has been banned for about 12 years .We have a fixed rule ,R407a,b and c ,always POE oils even with our lower ambient .
You said, and have showed, the coil issue hitting the unit metal many times.
Have you ever contacted Carrier and asked or told them about the issue?
I know that is can be a futile action, but maybe there is something that can be done or some other retro fit part that is needed or something.
Really wish I could see what you do in person, I’m 16, trying to get into school for this stuff, because of your videos I’m way ahead most people my age who keep saying they wanna go to trade school for HVAC, thanks
Where do you live?
Keep going with it. It takes work and practice plus he makes it look easy
Skip the schooling: apprentice yourself to a good company. You will be way ahead. In Maryland there are a couple of larger companies that actually have built-in schools. You work a year or two in the warehouse, attend their school, then you're the second man on a van. Then you're the lead man.
Oh, and you are paid to learn. And to work.
At my parents house they have send 5 of these tinks send back until one was not damaged 😂
Love the way you teach your up and coming techs by the way
Ooh, a _looooong_ one, will watch after work tonight!
That's what she said
I'm really surprised that they aren't packing the crate with Styrofoam in plastic bags. When I buy ADP coils, that's how they come. Never had one damaged.
I live in Arizona and am 16 thinking about getting into this work love your videos
Love that camera angle change up at 40 min mark🤙
Carrier is outsourcing to Mexico now. But even other mfg companies are having some serious issues finding experienced help for the factories. Finding experienced factory help has been an issue for well over a year now. So not only do they have to pay higher rates, companies also have to train them.
I love that the #1 response from all these companies is "Instead of paying Americans a living wage, we're going to outsource and underpay non-Americans now."
Finding experienced help isn’t the problem. Willingness to pay them their worth is the issue.
Were they having problems finding experienced help _before_ they outsourced? In this case, they're raising the prices for the equipment AND outsourcing the manufacturing? That's a recipe for completely insulting their customers.
Great Video. I have been watch all your video. And l was learned a lot about HVAC-R . To prepare myself to get experience for HVAC-R and maintenance job interview. Thank you for sharing
I suspect that evap was a factory reject and they ran low on parts and bodged it together to fill the order.
Sounds about right
Love the measure quick app but I wish they could use the whole screen. It’s like they are only using a 1/3 of the screen…. 45:20
We love the post COVID work force
I was sent to the Lennox factory because there were no workers there and I asked some worker they said they only did one unit and there are truck loads of rtus flat from the factory
It’s a shame the replacement evaporator doesn’t have an option to use a TXV instead of those internal orifices as the new coil may suffer the same fate after some time. 👍
There is a retrofit he just didn’t want to do it
We all choose depending on situations
Though txv is preferable
Love all the content; I was about to ask the same question; can you opt to use a TXV in place of the fixed orifice for the 407C, including that in your conversion price.
I work in a factory where we make RTU units and coils are like gold right now. We get a lot of bad ones too, either fins are damaged, come with shitty braze joints on the U bends, come with no pressure in them, you name it. It’s from all manufacturers and not just one Certainly frustrating to say the least
Good job Chris and crew.
@28:55 your tech there on the left looks very familiar, I think I went to school with him over 3 years ago.
Very good possibility I think he went to school in hesperia....
@@HVACRVIDEOS yep, SJVC in Hesperia. He sat right across from me at the same table. Can’t remember his name though.
totally agree with you, quote with a new evaporator instead of cleaning the fixed oriffice or replace the header. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Chris. For the perfect. Video
It's always good stuff to watch
Glad you enjoyed it
It's funny on how we all say, hey hit that corner of the pipe😂
Good clean work
it look like better now than before Bro your new subscriber from KSA
Next restriction cut the suction line a few inches from the compressor then you just have to add new suction line to the new compressor with a coupler.
who else covered their nose when the compressor oils started smoking ? worst smell ever ! Great Video though ! You and your team are Awesome!
Glad I'm not the only one to yell at the equipment "that's your home! Are you too good for your home!?" 😄
I’m with you about not adding too many couplings. What about swedging/expanding? I like using the spin swedge. I think I’ve seen you use them before on one of your videos. Are you not a fan of them?
Now those are the videos you should make. That great stuff bro
Why dont you unsweat some of the coil loops from an old unit and save them for when another evap coil has leaky loops?
Also idk if that's a helper/apprentice or a journeyman but it's nice to see the back and forth between you two.....seems like you got avgood one
wow big job nice work
Should have tried to come the fins out as best you can helps cooling and prevents dirt build up
I Noticed that too.......
I'm sure he just missed that little detail ....
It takes one minute to do that......
That condenser situation is so frustrating. For a brand new piece of kit, at the price you pay, I'd be livid to have something arrive as mangled as that. And of course it leaves you in a bad situation because the customer needs the work done ASAP, and even if they could wait for another replacement it's more time and travel and money. More work, more stress, and the end result is a bad quality part with probably reduced reliability and service lifetime.
The worst part is that it's clearly been shipped in a suitable crate, so it really seems like the factory is shipping out stuff like that intentionally - a little manual repair to avoid trashing a perfectly working unit is one thing (if done right, with some damn pride in the work), and I get that there have been material shortages and rising costs, but there's absolutely no excuse for selling a part with that level of known damage. Maybe it got hit with a forklift or something in transit, but you'd think the crate would be busted up if that was the case... unless the courier patched it up or something, but that seems super unlikely. Either way, you're getting ripped off and messed around.
Props for taking it in stride. I don't think I'd could keep my cool (pun not intended... ok maybe _a little bit_ intended) with the sellers.
It's not on the same scale, but it happens all over the place. I bought a brand new fan to use on a Dell PC (specialty fan). When I received it, it appears to be unused - but someone actually started to install it _somewhere_. There are compression marks in the screw holes from mounting screws. I'd have overlooked it if it was all 8 holes (4 front, 4 back), but it was in only 3 holes on one side. Now I'm getting a new one straight from the factory.
Learn from the pros Great job Chris
I know your job may look hard but I watch your videos for entertainment
I hate units where you have to open up the cabinet to pull outdoor air to get to the compressors. Makes it really hard to use standard guages. Glad I got some wireless JB guages for this summer.
youre awesome for making these videos
Excellent work. Thanks for sharing
Loved the Happy Gilmore reference
My favorite part was don’t breathe lol 😂
I started inspecting the stuff that just shipped in right away, even small stuff. Even if I will not use or install them right away.
That damaged evaporator I wouldn't be surprised if it was a returned unit and they just patched it up at the factory and threw it back in to stock and you ended up stuck with it.
Nice work Chris
Was iced up on the bottom of that compressor. Should have done a triple Evac to get rid of the gas trapped in the oil 😁. Flame outs are never fun.
Hi i would like to know more about the hull and their unique design of dust proofing the system in such a hot weather zone.
Cut connections at body then unsweat stub. Also a fan and a gas mask with proper filter will save your lungs. I use Mira Safety with grey code 40mm filters. Survivair makes good O2 kit but that creates new safety challenges. If you wear mask or respirator you MUST have training and trimmed facial hair for seal. You only get two lungs and your safety is YOUR responsibility, dont let the rookies deal with it, help them learn that now. The $ for safety gear is nothing compared to loss of health or life. Been refer tech for a while
Gas masks in WW-I was the big mover and shaker behind the 'facial shaving' changes in Europe and North America. That's part of what had Gillette take off like they did. I have a WW-I era Gillette razor that will use the modern blades just fine (shaves quite well too)
How,d you get the coil up on the roof?
Inline filter before the FOM to clean lines when made in factory?
Quoting Happy Gilmore while braising is almost as good as your braising music montages.
I loved the Happy Gilmore quotes :D
Love your information. I would like to know what is the program your using to check system charging?
I'm also going to buy the hvac cap.
Thank you.
love the vids man
Like your teardown and analysis opening up, and then doing an autopsy on the metering devices. And explanation and diagnose and reasoning, well explained to get the point across..
Thorough description of the ambient load conditions under which to test we’re being taken at your time a video .
All these little details stack up in the encyclopedia of knowledge that is needed compiling on unit after unit . Young technicians pay special attention to the detailed explanations of how, and why an item is operating and diagnosed under different ambient conditions..
Sir, I would like to work for you.. you seem like a kick ass boss
I THOUGHT YOU DID NOT LIKE TO USE 407C,the compressor said it had that and you re used the refrigerant.? it looked to me like they were working fine.thanks for the info and the video.
Question... in school we were taught to remove the suction filter after it has cleaned the system. like in a couple of days. otherwise, I believe they cause the ac system problems. what do you think about this?
Great thumbnail!
Chris I wanted to ask . Does a drier need to go on the suction line ? I was told that they only go in after a burnout and that they are temporary . Please correct me if I’m wrong .
Great info!
Those damaged coils from the factory sucks BIG TIME!......I had one on a Busch unit....
I know your super busy but remember inspecting every delivery will save you time and money in long run (at the shop opening the pallet that is)
i work in automotive and i cant tell you how many hats ive ruined, next paycheck im ordering one and letting everyone know who my favorite youtuber is :)
Whats the step fitting for the nitro?
jb industries nitrogen purging adapter
I like the "Happy Gilmore" reference 😂