I just started HVAC, and I absolutely love the job. Didn't expect to get a pay raise of $25 an hour after 6 months with the company. I don't do it for the money. I'm absolutely fascinated by the HVAC field.
Saying an ac certification is free and can be obtained online you're not worth the money. I doubt you even have a cert. You work for a comoany as a parts changer not a tech. You make money on parts sold. 😂😂😂
@Hellboytadeo for me personally, I went to school to find out what I liked. Industry, commercial, or residential. I ended up liking residential a lot. But the apprenticeship route really does show you what HVAC is like, school doesn't show you the reality of the job.
Tell me about it! They want everything done right, but never give us enough time, and can't find help so that we can spend an adequate amount of time, properly doing calls.
I'm in San Diego. They want us to do a perfect maintenance, sell stuff and somehow do 6 calls a day with traffic and drive time. Now they are getting on us about overtime 😂 it's hilarious.
Big thumbs up, thanks for taking the time to share "Your" Process of cleaning a condenser or minisplit. I have had that sprayer for 10 years, now you have forced me to get that invertor you rolling with! Nice!
For those commenting that they forgot to wax it, no he didn't. He is waiting for the paint correction and subsequent clay bar process before the graphite-ceramic hybrid coating is applied.
Hey Brother just came across your channel… I’m doing HVAC Service in South Bend Indiana! I’m really liking your channel and what your about!!!! I noticed you’re very informative and basically keeping it real!!! And trying to help the other fellow man!!! Keep up the great work your doing and maybe someday see you out there in the field!!! Thanks Again!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
It is crazy. I actually just started a month ago at an HVAC supply company in TN and it is really awesome to see how all the stuff I pick and deliver is used. Honestly really considering to get into the trade myself. We love us some goodman equipment haha.
Love this man’s videos and quality. I would like to see how he handles a job that’s not “perfect world” scenario. I know here in south Florida we walk into some nightmare jobs 1 out of 50 is as clean as these installs he gets.
I like your video I have seen many of your videos I am recently retired and have about 42 years experience In the hvac Industry. I mostly Like that they are true and Accurate. Contractors make about 70% of their annual income doing maintenance. When it is necessary and serves a purpose and benefits the customers then it is good. It will also save them utility money. But after a lifetime of doing this Most of the maintenance that I did was unnecessary and served no purpose And so now we have all these videos online about HVAC scams. We should make sure that all these apprentices who make these comments online realize that that's what most of our job is.1 big scam. Most of the techs I worked with never even learned how to do their job by the time they retired. But no criticism of you everything you said is true And I thank you for the video.
Thanks for a great and simple and understandable vid . I was looking for a vid like this being the installer 4 years ago jury rigged the ducting and it fell apart letting the AC suck up a bunch of trash . And this was perfect it is the same unit as mine ,( replacing the ducting was a nightmare ) when disconnecting the 3 fan wires I used colored zip ties to mark them .
We used to have an HVAC guy that was amazing. When he came out for the yearly cleaning he would also apply a coat of car wax on the outside of the condenser unit. Our unit was 6 years old and after he moved away we called another company to do our maintenance and they were amazed how new our system still looked. We told him that our previous contractor actually waxed the outside unit and they tried to say doing so would hurt the condenser! Lol! Needless to say we didnt keep that guy and found another company.
@leviweltin1163 I totally get that, and i would never expect a hvac tech to do so. I just thought the fact that he did wax it showed initiative on his part. However, for a hvac tech to tell me that waxing the outside of a condenser unit could hurt the system, it is just ridiculous! I get that he didn't want to do it, but he should have just been honest about it.
@@number1pappy Yeah, it definitely did show he cared... I occasionally will take time to clean units off with some spray. But yeah, as long as you don't mess with the coils, it should've been fine!
One thing for sure, If I lived in your area I would be calling you for service, I love the caring attention to detail. In fact I am looking for a summer home up that way in a year or two...
I actually use Turtle Wax on the outside of the units to make.Them shine cause the customers can't see the inside but if they see the outside, it's really clean and sparkly I feel they know you did a good job on the inside.Love your videos keep um coming
great job bud, I wished our package units here in Los Angeles were on the ground . we install most package units are roof with no water hose connections.
Armor All makes a wax wipe that will help keep the metal from getting sun faded. It's a one step wax wipe. I use them on my pms. My 5 year old Trane still looks brand new. Gets about 6 1/2 hours of direct sun everyday.
Love how you take pride in your cleaning…. That has to take 2 hour minimum what’s your price for something like that??? If I’m on job for 2 hours minimum 400$. I don’t know how many people will pay for 400$ cleaning either way love your videos thx
He might do it for basically nothing on the contingency that he can be out there and turn it into UA-cam content. Just speculation. He’s not using any money. And most of his tools he gets for free or a huge discount cause he’s a content creator he gets sponsors. No actually really busy company is taking this much time to clean a barley dirty coil. Unless they are charging a lot of money that most people aren’t willing to pay. I’ve been doing hvac in Tampa Florida for 13 years.
@@jfjhtfghgfhgf On a related matter - I'm looking at getting a window a/c unit. One is Midea U Shape, or GE saddle shape. I've heard Florida can be bad because of humidity, the water that accumulates at the back of the units are breeding grounds for mosquitos. And I've heard that drilling holes will void warranty and it won't cool the condenser coils that the water splashes on. Do you have a recommendation for a window unit that is best for Florida? 6000BTU for bedroom. Thanks.
So I have been told multiple ways to clean a coil and I don’t know who to trust or believe, I was told hook my gauges take a reading of the head pressure before and after you clean the coil to see if you need to add refrigerant but to me that doesn’t make sense because the system shouldn’t be low on refrigerant if that’s the case then there is a leak and then that’s a whole different approach of the job, I then was also told that you don’t have to hook them up when your doing a “pm” because if the system was cooling before then it should continue to work just fine if it’s a TXV system or a fixed orifice because that’s the metering device if I use my gauges I run the risk of creating a micro leak on the service valves that can cause a problem in the future only hook up the gauges if you suspect that the system is not working properly take a temp reading and get your delta T across the coil. So I have done both methods and honestly I don’t use my gauges at all when I do pms and the systems have been fine for years no call backs. I did however change up my cleaning layout, I use all viper products, I invested in a small pump foam cannon, the foam gun as well, and an electric pump sprayer for cleaning ductless units. An average cleaning depending on how bad the system is usually takes me about 2 hours. If the system is really bad then it’s a full 6-8 if I have to break everything down. I always be sure to look at the job first then plan accordingly. What’s your thoughts about it? Thanks!
vinyl siding mounted disconnect??? that seems safe, i had to clean a N coil evaporator of all the years of pet hair caked on it, about an hour between cleaner, tooth brush and a small vacuum cleaner to get it cleaned. did you pull the blower wheel and and clean it, or was it not caked up yet?
Mr. Zack how you doing , Sir! Just curiosity when is the next ' Give away ' like veto tool that said I'm looking forward carry on the shoulder kind 🧑🔧👨🏭 😁
Instead of using the aerosol spray for outdoor condensors, i reccomend using nu calgons Alkabrite + and a foaming attatchment for your garden hose. It foams up in all the fins, eats away all the dirt and grime and pushes it out, and you can rinse easily with a hose. Then i prefer using Nu Calgon no rinse Evap foan coil cleaner that self rinses with the condensate, obviously brush any heavy buildup off before hand.
When cleaning the evap coil (interior coil), if i don't have a HVLP pump can i use compressed air after applying coil cleaner? If I block off the inlet duct, and cover blower motor with visquine can I use my water hose to flush coil out, or is that forbidden. The wife has 2 shit eating Chihuahuas that shed constantly so my coil is REALLY BAD
What is the best book to read on HVAC? I choose a city for moving to the USA. I'm from Ukraine . What state or city would you recommend for HVAC work? Thank you very much for the informative videos🤝🏼
Another great video on how to pimp products that really are not needed! By the way, if the unit was missing the refrigerant caps, chances are that it may be low on charge, especially being a package unit.. Never saw you actually run the system to see if it was actually operating properly! You know, motor amps, superheat and subcooling, airflow, capacitors, etc! You know, the things that actually matter! But I bet the products you pimped paid you well!
If your unit is low on charge because the service caps are missing, I got news for you bro you have leaking schrader valves. Do your tires go flat if you forget to reinstall that plastic cap on the valve stem? Lmao also if you don't have a reasonable suspicion that you have a refrigerant issue IE low temp splits, icing up, etc then gauging up on a PM is just dumb
Dude, seriously get a life. All you do is troll these channels talking smack. You don't like his vids don't watch them. I personally like seeing new gadgets and tools. Keep up the good work Zac!
There is no indoor coil on a package unit. You have an evaporator coil and a condenser coil. Both are in the package unit. But no coil indoors. Teach them right. Love you videos
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I just can’t trust an AC tech that never sweats and it’s never dirty! Everything is like a commercial on this channel.
This guy is one of the reasons why this trade suffers low ballers and do-it-yourselfers, because he doesn't have the intelligence to understand what he's doing but his ego suffers from low self-esteem. So, he continues playing the hero and he's a legend in his own mind
LOL take it for what its worth and learn, dont let your ego stop you from learning, constructive criticism only hurts your inexperienced ego getting in the way of you learning. @@tjv6976
So 30 seconds in 1st mistake 1st thing you do is turn off power stopped watching at 1min 37 seconds I bet he uses his impact to put screws in and strip them impact fine for removing drill with clutch for installing
I just started HVAC, and I absolutely love the job. Didn't expect to get a pay raise of $25 an hour after 6 months with the company. I don't do it for the money. I'm absolutely fascinated by the HVAC field.
Saying an ac certification is free and can be obtained online you're not worth the money. I doubt you even have a cert. You work for a comoany as a parts changer not a tech. You make money on parts sold. 😂😂😂
i do the same from 30 years i never work a day in my life because I love what I’m doing
@@jacquesdaoud4263 I'm sure you love scamming people.. you act like an hvac license is hard to get. It's nit. My autistic brother has his as well.
Should I seek an apprenticeship or a school to start?
@Hellboytadeo for me personally, I went to school to find out what I liked. Industry, commercial, or residential. I ended up liking residential a lot. But the apprenticeship route really does show you what HVAC is like, school doesn't show you the reality of the job.
I wish I could find a guy like this to service my heat pump. Great job.
Good job , I like that you also cleaned up the outside. When the customers sees that he or she will know that you did a good job!
My favorite part of HVAC work....Preventive maintenance! Something satisfying about cleaning out all the dirt people don't see!
I wish my company gave us enough time to properly clean coils
Yeah 6-8 calls a day whole system diagnostic/ pm
Well, do the people in your area a favor and name the company you work for so they won't call your company for their cleaning. 😊
Tell me about it! They want everything done right, but never give us enough time, and can't find help so that we can spend an adequate amount of time, properly doing calls.
Out of my curiosity, where are you guys located? 6-8 calls is outrageous!!!
I'm in San Diego. They want us to do a perfect maintenance, sell stuff and somehow do 6 calls a day with traffic and drive time. Now they are getting on us about overtime 😂 it's hilarious.
Easily one of the best air conditioner maintenance videos I ever seen thank you ❤for posting keep up the good work
Big thumbs up, thanks for taking the time to share "Your" Process of cleaning a condenser or minisplit.
I have had that sprayer for 10 years, now you have forced me to get that invertor you rolling with!
Nice!
For those commenting that they forgot to wax it, no he didn't. He is waiting for the paint correction and subsequent clay bar process before the graphite-ceramic hybrid coating is applied.
This profession is going to be in demand for the rest of this century. I am sure there is a shortage of HVAC technicians today.
Hey Brother just came across your channel… I’m doing HVAC Service in South Bend Indiana! I’m really liking your channel and what your about!!!! I noticed you’re very informative and basically keeping it real!!! And trying to help the other fellow man!!! Keep up the great work your doing and maybe someday see you out there in the field!!! Thanks Again!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
It is crazy. I actually just started a month ago at an HVAC supply company in TN and it is really awesome to see how all the stuff I pick and deliver is used. Honestly really considering to get into the trade myself. We love us some goodman equipment haha.
Love this man’s videos and quality. I would like to see how he handles a job that’s not “perfect world” scenario. I know here in south Florida we walk into some nightmare jobs 1 out of 50 is as clean as these installs he gets.
Outstanding quality work, best hvac tec on UA-cam,
Love your portable rinse system that’s slick! Might have to get me one.. nice video as always 👊🏼
That was a nice coil and cabinet clean up job Zac, the customer would be happy with those results 👍 Au
Brought back to life . I really like those units they’re good looking unit . Zach’s way is the way ☝️
I like your video I have seen many of your videos I am recently retired and have about 42 years experience In the hvac Industry. I mostly Like that they are true and Accurate. Contractors make about 70% of their annual income doing maintenance. When it is necessary and serves a purpose and benefits the customers then it is good. It will also save them utility money. But after a lifetime of doing this Most of the maintenance that I did was unnecessary and served no purpose And so now we have all these videos online about HVAC scams. We should make sure that all these apprentices who make these comments online realize that that's what most of our job is.1 big scam. Most of the techs I worked with never even learned how to do their job by the time they retired. But no criticism of you everything you said is true And I thank you for the video.
Excellent work cleaning up this unit 👍
Impressive work man... Really nice job!
Thanks for a great and simple and understandable vid . I was looking for a vid like this being the installer 4 years ago jury rigged the ducting and it fell apart letting the AC suck up a bunch of trash . And this was perfect it is the same unit as mine ,( replacing the ducting was a nightmare ) when disconnecting the 3 fan wires I used colored zip ties to mark them .
When I worked with Mr Appliance, I was taught to used dawn dish soap, the one with the yellow duck on it. And it worked perfectly.
We used to have an HVAC guy that was amazing. When he came out for the yearly cleaning he would also apply a coat of car wax on the outside of the condenser unit. Our unit was 6 years old and after he moved away we called another company to do our maintenance and they were amazed how new our system still looked. We told him that our previous contractor actually waxed the outside unit and they tried to say doing so would hurt the condenser! Lol! Needless to say we didnt keep that guy and found another company.
As an HVAC tech myself, we usually got way too much on our plate to wax units... 😏
@leviweltin1163 I totally get that, and i would never expect a hvac tech to do so. I just thought the fact that he did wax it showed initiative on his part. However, for a hvac tech to tell me that waxing the outside of a condenser unit could hurt the system, it is just ridiculous! I get that he didn't want to do it, but he should have just been honest about it.
@@number1pappy Yeah, it definitely did show he cared... I occasionally will take time to clean units off with some spray. But yeah, as long as you don't mess with the coils, it should've been fine!
Keep posting videos helps a lot thanks
You probably just saved me a few hundred on a cleaning! Youre the man
Good job idol.watching from Philippines 🇵🇭
no rinse is only for evaporator. and thats because the condensation will rinse it off. great vid
Thanks so much for doing this video!
Good tip on checking voltage after shutting the disconnect
phenomenal job, wish I had the time to do that really do...
Excellent work ethic !
One thing for sure, If I lived in your area I would be calling you for service, I love the caring attention to detail. In fact I am looking for a summer home up that way in a year or two...
How much would you pay for this service?
Now those locking caps I’m a fan of, gonna check if my supply house has them
I'm a maintenance technician....excellent quality work....I go behind a a bunch of lazy slobs
I actually use Turtle Wax on the outside of the units to make.Them shine cause the customers can't see the inside but if they see the outside, it's really clean and sparkly I feel they know you did a good job on the inside.Love your videos keep um coming
Very nice, done well!
Routine maintenance is a must!
great video
Exelent !
Thank you !
great job bud, I wished our package units here in Los Angeles were on the ground . we install most package units are roof with no water hose connections.
Almost thought he forgot to wax it for a second lol. Thank you for this!!
Good job
There you go boss.
I wish you would make more content I know it's a lot of work but come on man the suspense is killing me lol
Ty 😀
Armor All makes a wax wipe that will help keep the metal from getting sun faded. It's a one step wax wipe. I use them on my pms. My 5 year old Trane still looks brand new. Gets about 6 1/2 hours of direct sun everyday.
Uhh I don't think no one's waxing units
@@brianvargas5432 you'd be surprised dude
@@brianvargas5432he just gave me a great idea
@brianvargas5432 all the old timers around where I live said it was standard on a pm back in the day with a can of turtle wax on the van. 🐢
Hey man. Love your videos! Gotta ask where are you located? I feel like I’ve recognized some of the places you’ve been
Love how you take pride in your cleaning…. That has to take 2 hour minimum what’s your price for something like that??? If I’m on job for 2 hours minimum 400$. I don’t know how many people will pay for 400$ cleaning either way love your videos thx
He might do it for basically nothing on the contingency that he can be out there and turn it into UA-cam content. Just speculation. He’s not using any money. And most of his tools he gets for free or a huge discount cause he’s a content creator he gets sponsors. No actually really busy company is taking this much time to clean a barley dirty coil. Unless they are charging a lot of money that most people aren’t willing to pay. I’ve been doing hvac in Tampa Florida for 13 years.
@@jfjhtfghgfhgf On a related matter - I'm looking at getting a window a/c unit. One is Midea U Shape, or GE saddle shape. I've heard Florida can be bad because of humidity, the water that accumulates at the back of the units are breeding grounds for mosquitos. And I've heard that drilling holes will void warranty and it won't cool the condenser coils that the water splashes on. Do you have a recommendation for a window unit that is best for Florida? 6000BTU for bedroom. Thanks.
@@Perly53 Honestly, any should work. Window units are all the same no matter what brand it is.
So informative. The ac guy is going to hate me😂
Do you clean the evaporator coils? I see lots of these condenser coils cleaned but very seldom see the inside cleaned without removing the coils.
Also I know we sell them but I have never seen in the box is this a mortex coil in the goodman, or is it the stock coil that came with the machine?
So I have been told multiple ways to clean a coil and I don’t know who to trust or believe, I was told hook my gauges take a reading of the head pressure before and after you clean the coil to see if you need to add refrigerant but to me that doesn’t make sense because the system shouldn’t be low on refrigerant if that’s the case then there is a leak and then that’s a whole different approach of the job, I then was also told that you don’t have to hook them up when your doing a “pm” because if the system was cooling before then it should continue to work just fine if it’s a TXV system or a fixed orifice because that’s the metering device if I use my gauges I run the risk of creating a micro leak on the service valves that can cause a problem in the future only hook up the gauges if you suspect that the system is not working properly take a temp reading and get your delta T across the coil. So I have done both methods and honestly I don’t use my gauges at all when I do pms and the systems have been fine for years no call backs. I did however change up my cleaning layout, I use all viper products, I invested in a small pump foam cannon, the foam gun as well, and an electric pump sprayer for cleaning ductless units. An average cleaning depending on how bad the system is usually takes me about 2 hours. If the system is really bad then it’s a full 6-8 if I have to break everything down. I always be sure to look at the job first then plan accordingly. What’s your thoughts about it? Thanks!
vinyl siding mounted disconnect??? that seems safe, i had to clean a N coil evaporator of all the years of pet hair caked on it, about an hour between cleaner, tooth brush and a small vacuum cleaner to get it cleaned. did you pull the blower wheel and and clean it, or was it not caked up yet?
We need more videos
What's the run time on the porta blaster on the Milwaukee battery?
Do you have a link to that aluminum nitrogen tank?
Thanks.
Can you make a video of your completed shop?
Can that Milwaukee thing can supply power to a Fieldpiece vacuum
What is the average charge for cleaning it like you are in your area?
Mr. Zack how you doing , Sir! Just curiosity when is the next ' Give away ' like veto tool that said I'm looking forward carry on the shoulder kind 🧑🔧👨🏭 😁
Instead of using the aerosol spray for outdoor condensors, i reccomend using nu calgons Alkabrite + and a foaming attatchment for your garden hose. It foams up in all the fins, eats away all the dirt and grime and pushes it out, and you can rinse easily with a hose. Then i prefer using Nu Calgon no rinse Evap foan coil cleaner that self rinses with the condensate, obviously brush any heavy buildup off before hand.
Those are coil destroyers.
Very clean
Any other tech on here get a kick out of telling somebody they have a leak on 15-20 year old system that’s never been maintained and there shocked !!
when it comes to package units I flood that shit with the hose then just can it out with the shop vac. But i like what you do.
Viper is no rinse on evaporators. You have to rinse it on condensers.
why does this home have a packaged unit? I did not think that was common for residential homes
How much do you charge for this service? Is this part of a maintenance agreement? If so how much do you charge for your agreements?
When cleaning the evap coil (interior coil), if i don't have a HVLP pump can i use compressed air after applying coil cleaner? If I block off the inlet duct, and cover blower motor with visquine can I use my water hose to flush coil out, or is that forbidden. The wife has 2 shit eating Chihuahuas that shed constantly so my coil is REALLY BAD
What is the best book to read on HVAC? I choose a city for moving to the USA. I'm from Ukraine . What state or city would you recommend for HVAC work? Thank you very much for the informative videos🤝🏼
The number one reason to sell PM’s is to get your foot in the door to upsell while you are there. Quote new ductwork, Indoor air quality, etc.
Another great video on how to pimp products that really are not needed! By the way, if the unit was missing the refrigerant caps, chances are that it may be low on charge, especially being a package unit.. Never saw you actually run the system to see if it was actually operating properly! You know, motor amps, superheat and subcooling, airflow, capacitors, etc! You know, the things that actually matter! But I bet the products you pimped paid you well!
Envy
It’s not really that hard to be a nice person…. But I hope that comment made you feel better about yourself.
Imagine gauging up to a unit without seeing probable cause to do so. Hack shit.
If your unit is low on charge because the service caps are missing, I got news for you bro you have leaking schrader valves. Do your tires go flat if you forget to reinstall that plastic cap on the valve stem? Lmao also if you don't have a reasonable suspicion that you have a refrigerant issue IE low temp splits, icing up, etc then gauging up on a PM is just dumb
Dude, seriously get a life. All you do is troll these channels talking smack. You don't like his vids don't watch them. I personally like seeing new gadgets and tools. Keep up the good work Zac!
👍👍
Who makes that service wrench
It’s a Klein electricians wrench like 10$ at the depot
What kind of service wrench was that?
1/4 in. Drive Electrician's Mini Ratchet with Screwdriver Bits and Adapter. It is made by klein, and a great tool.
1/4 in. Drive Electrician's Mini Ratchet with Screwdriver Bits and Adapter. It is made by klein, and is a great tool.
👍🏿
There is no indoor coil on a package unit. You have an evaporator coil and a condenser coil. Both are in the package unit. But no coil indoors. Teach them right. Love you videos
One of the first
I can’t believe the companies around me charge 400-1000 for this
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I just can’t trust an AC tech that never sweats and it’s never dirty! Everything is like a commercial on this channel.
Nobody cleaning coils like this on PMs. Lmao maybe if it’s your own house
This guy is one of the reasons why this trade suffers low ballers and do-it-yourselfers, because he doesn't have the intelligence to understand what he's doing but his ego suffers from low self-esteem. So, he continues playing the hero and he's a legend in his own mind
Sounds like you are projecting
LOL take it for what its worth and learn, dont let your ego stop you from learning, constructive criticism only hurts your inexperienced ego getting in the way of you learning. @@tjv6976
U forgot to give it a wax 😂
I want to become your student
Adopt me as your apprentice
You should try to work in south africa then you will never complain about your job and 6to 8 calls a day is nothing 😂
Friends don’t let friends
Buy Goodman’s
So 30 seconds in 1st mistake 1st thing you do is turn off power stopped watching at 1min 37 seconds I bet he uses his impact to put screws in and strip them impact fine for removing drill with clutch for installing
Good job