Thanks for the tips. As an apartment maintenance technician these have helped me troubleshoot our systems several times without having to call a contractor.
Sam I just want to say I'm glad I came across your You Tube tutorials. Thank you for doing step by step and talking at a steady tone it's perfect and showing and explaining why at the same time what's your actually doing. Today Jan 25th 2021 at just became a subscriber
Thanks for your vids. I'm just getting into the field and these are perfect. Most of the other youtubers seem to be talking only to people who are already experts in the field.
As a owner, techs are told to never ever use anything to push in a contactor that could spark, use your pen a stick a rock .If you hit the 120vlt side and cause a spark, you are (not) covered by workman's comp . I know it happened to me, customer called my name and poof, my screwdriver tip had a hole. Be warned, Be safe
4:25 if the cool or snowflake is flashing. It could be a time delay setting. You might also have a time delay in the condenser unit. Just another helpful tip that took me a while to learn. Which you did mention.
Great job on this video. I watched a lot of other videos and these one gave me the info strength to the point and no extra stuff. Simple, clear, good cam shots, nice pace in dispensing the information. Thank you.
Appreciate the feedback. These videos will give you a general basic foundation for actual field issues that are applicable for field use. This is how I systematically train guys who are new to the industry. By year 2 they are ready to go on their own. I an confident that if they have a foundation to stand on they will flourish... and so will you! 🙂 Thank you!
Sam your doing a awesome job. I stumbled upon your channel because I wanted to learn more about the industry and let me tell you just by watching your videos I feel alot more confident about troubleshooting and thinking to solve problems. Thank you for the videos keep up the great work
Mr Sam good afternoon,,very educational videos with clear and precise explanations in an easy way to learn ,now I have a short question ,after the blower motor has stopped the transformer do as a humming sound is that ok ? Any suggestion I would appreciate it thank you have a safe and happy day with your family
I have a question please I noticed on your unit I didn't see a board is that true cuz you were taking voltage readings right off of the transformer. The unit I'm trying to get working it does have a board and I only have two wires coming in to the high voltage side of the transformer and two wires coming out from the low voltage side of the transformer. When I turn my thermostat on to call for heating or cooling I get nothing no fan no nothing at the blower motor inside. My fan is running outside but I don't hear the compressor kicking in. Down at the furnace unit on the board I don't seem to have power at my red terminal which is your power and I did jump from R to G what should have allowed my blower motor to come on (I did have the door safety override switch pressed in) I suppose my next step would be to verify that I have 120 volts going into my transformer and roughly 24 volts coming out of my low voltage side of the transformer correct? Also a lot of the UA-cam videos and articles on the internet are referring to a 3 amp fuse on the board for the life of me I do not see a 3 amp fuse on the board. Do all those boards have a fuse? Could the fuse be elsewhere?
Are these two week boot camp courses for beginners worth the money? I want to go HVAC but the long schools want lots of money and a year but tie course gives you all the basics and allows you to get hired as an apprentice. Worth it?
I appreciate it. Honestly I love being in the field! It when you are out in the field you learn and continue to learn as more and more issues arise! Thank you for your comment. Its viewers like you that I post these videos! 😁👍
I am really confused why at 4:23 you decide to troubleshoot the blower motor rather than simply switching fan to on? If you switch to on and the air con comes on haven't you just eliminated the blower motor step?
What would be wrong if it freezes up ..only when I set it below 74 at night...ii would have to just but I think it stays running but when I set to 75 its fine....what u think ? Thanks
Hi, I have a question my Thermostat works but it do not stay at my set point if i set to a temperature like 80 it will start a/c but bring the house temp to 74 or 72-- A/c start & shutdown but not at my preset temp--I changed Programmable thermostat to Manual Round Honeywell but same --I cleaned the control board at furnace where there was some water leak above furnace whole house dehumidifier-Please help
Why do you not refer to the blower section as the air handler or furnace? Iv'e never heard of that section referred to as the return. I understand thats where the return air is but to refer to that piece of equipment as the return? I dont get it.
Question for anyone; Why is he using the black lead on the multi meter to touch the transformer and not the red lead? it's on 10:50 part. So the black is common and red is voltage. I would have used the red one to touch the transformer/low voltage switch. Thank you
I'm sorry it's been a long time, but I thought I'd attempt an answer for you. Since Alternating Current is both positive and negative, which lead is used on whichever component generally doesn't matter. In Direct Current, there is a definite positive and negative flow of electricity, so lead placement matters more. With AC, I guess it's a matter of preference. HTH
Thanks for the tips. As an apartment maintenance technician these have helped me troubleshoot our systems several times without having to call a contractor.
Your explanation is very clear and thoughtful with a sense of care I really appreciate it Thanks
Sam I just want to say I'm glad I came across your You Tube tutorials. Thank you for doing step by step and talking at a steady tone it's perfect and showing and explaining why at the same time what's your actually doing. Today Jan 25th 2021 at just became a subscriber
Thank you!!! This helped me figured out what was wrong with my system and was able to get it back running icy cold.
Thanks for your vids. I'm just getting into the field and these are perfect. Most of the other youtubers seem to be talking only to people who are already experts in the field.
As a owner, techs are told to never ever use anything to push in a contactor that could spark, use your pen a stick a rock .If you hit the 120vlt side and cause a spark, you are (not) covered by workman's comp . I know it happened to me, customer called my name and poof, my screwdriver tip had a hole.
Be warned, Be safe
4:25 if the cool or snowflake is flashing. It could be a time delay setting. You might also have a time delay in the condenser unit. Just another helpful tip that took me a while to learn. Which you did mention.
Thank you for adding your input. It does not hurt to reiterate this helpful and important tip for other viewers! 🙂
Great job on this video. I watched a lot of other videos and these one gave me the info strength to the point and no extra stuff. Simple, clear, good cam shots, nice pace in dispensing the information. Thank you.
Sam thank you very much sir for your time to take this video I am a year young hvac apprentice
Appreciate the feedback. These videos will give you a general basic foundation for actual field issues that are applicable for field use. This is how I systematically train guys who are new to the industry. By year 2 they are ready to go on their own. I an confident that if they have a foundation to stand on they will flourish... and so will you! 🙂
Thank you!
@@MoreThanMaintenance I wish I can work with you!
I like your videos because they are straight to the point. No music, dancing or flash just let's talk business and get to work.
Sam your doing a awesome job. I stumbled upon your channel because I wanted to learn more about the industry and let me tell you just by watching your videos I feel alot more confident about troubleshooting and thinking to solve problems. Thank you for the videos keep up the great work
Thanks so much for your videos, Sam! The usefulness cant be overstated. That is one old furnace too! lol gotta be from the 80s
Your great this is perfect for learners ik bc i worked with my dad for about 4 years now and this exaclty the way he taught me
don't pay no mind to those thumbs down every video on youtube has them, just trolls in the world is all, keep trucking dude.
🤣 Honestly for every 1 thumbs down I get 10 positive comments such as yours! Thank you for your support!
Thanks for this tutorial, just started my training trade school, and your information is really helpful, specially to us beginning this trade!
Mr Sam good afternoon,,very educational videos with clear and precise explanations in an easy way to learn ,now I have a short question ,after the blower motor has stopped the transformer do as a humming sound is that ok ? Any suggestion I would appreciate it thank you have a safe and happy day with your family
Very helpful video...thanks for taking your time to share your valuable knowledge
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Taking the time to explain I know the work you put in too make these content thanks bro! Much respect
Very well explained thanks for the video keep them videos coming good work awesome video
Thanks well explained, I appreciate your channel, keep doing what you doing.👍
My husband loves your channel!!!
Great skills & technique! Thanks for sharing!
Men you are the best very well explained video
Awesome awesome videos that you post on UA-cam. Thank you so much...
Thank you for the feedback. Its viewers like you that drive me to continue posting videos. I honestly appreciate the positivity!
Awesome video I came across all those issues
Nice trouble shooting thanks for sharing the info very helpful
Awesome dude. You don't just go over 1 trouble. Very helpful troubleshooting several different senarios. Great video. Thanks!
This is very helpful to the new Techs, Thank you.
I do try to explain things specifically with techs who are new to the industry. Thank you!
thank you for your time and knowledge
this is very good
I have a question please I noticed on your unit I didn't see a board is that true cuz you were taking voltage readings right off of the transformer. The unit I'm trying to get working it does have a board and I only have two wires coming in to the high voltage side of the transformer and two wires coming out from the low voltage side of the transformer.
When I turn my thermostat on to call for heating or cooling I get nothing no fan no nothing at the blower motor inside. My fan is running outside but I don't hear the compressor kicking in.
Down at the furnace unit on the board I don't seem to have power at my red terminal which is your power and I did jump from R to G what should have allowed my blower motor to come on (I did have the door safety override switch pressed in)
I suppose my next step would be to verify that I have 120 volts going into my transformer and roughly 24 volts coming out of my low voltage side of the transformer correct? Also a lot of the UA-cam videos and articles on the internet are referring to a 3 amp fuse on the board for the life of me I do not see a 3 amp fuse on the board. Do all those boards have a fuse? Could the fuse be elsewhere?
Are these two week boot camp courses for beginners worth the money? I want to go HVAC but the long schools want lots of money and a year but tie course gives you all the basics and allows you to get hired as an apprentice. Worth it?
Great video.
Great video!
Your vids are great!! Pug down the tools become a teacher
I appreciate it. Honestly I love being in the field! It when you are out in the field you learn and continue to learn as more and more issues arise! Thank you for your comment. Its viewers like you that I post these videos! 😁👍
Great information
Ty nice video
This video this video help me out alot
You explain things really well,you should of been a teacher.
I am really confused why at 4:23 you decide to troubleshoot the blower motor rather than simply switching fan to on? If you switch to on and the air con comes on haven't you just eliminated the blower motor step?
I always get confused on the direction of the low voltage. Ex. Is it tstat to board then condensor or board to tstat then to condensor?
Why did you replace the fan relay when you had 24v?
Well explained, Thanks
Sam's there should not be any continuity between two thermostat wires right.
What would be wrong if it freezes up ..only when I set it below 74 at night...ii would have to just but I think it stays running but when I set to 75 its fine....what u think ? Thanks
your better then 1yr of school
Thank u for helping me
Excelente video..
Very nice video I think you did a nice job on explaining everything 👍
Hi, I have a question my Thermostat works but it do not stay at my set point if i set to a temperature like 80 it will start a/c but bring the house temp to 74 or 72-- A/c start & shutdown but not at my preset temp--I changed Programmable thermostat to Manual Round Honeywell but same --I cleaned the control board at furnace where there was some water leak above furnace whole house dehumidifier-Please help
Good video, thanks!
Crystal clear
Great instructions
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Why do you not refer to the blower section as the air handler or furnace? Iv'e never heard of that section referred to as the return. I understand thats where the return air is but to refer to that piece of equipment as the return? I dont get it.
Nothing running. No low voltage at contactor, no voltage at the Thermostat back plate, control panel is energized. Is this a broken thermostat wire?
excellent!!!!
I'm only getting 11 volts when I check the thermostat wiring. What's up with that?
Sam why haven't you posted more HVAC videos
Thanks again mate
thank you very much sir
Question for anyone; Why is he using the black lead on the multi meter to touch the transformer and not the red lead? it's on 10:50 part. So the black is common and red is voltage. I would have used the red one to touch the transformer/low voltage switch.
Thank you
I'm sorry it's been a long time, but I thought I'd attempt an answer for you. Since Alternating Current is both positive and negative, which lead is used on whichever component generally doesn't matter. In Direct Current, there is a definite positive and negative flow of electricity, so lead placement matters more. With AC, I guess it's a matter of preference. HTH
I put yellow "Y" to red "R" and it blew the fuse to the transformer.
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i dont have power at my thermostat, now what ?
Every thing is working but my house is not cold
Yyyy