Wisdom comes from the word of God and you have plenty of wisdom my brother, I have just finished technical Hvac school and watching your videos motivate me to continue my journey to become an SUCCESSFUL Hvac technician and installer. Please do not stop posting videos and God bless you 🙏!
Sam, I'm two weeks into the industry and have already performed 5 installs and over 30 service calls. Luckily this small company I work for has very knowledgeable and experienced guys. And I'm also fortunate enough to have been a mechanic for eight years of my life and worked in multiple forms of construction for another 10. So naturally it was easy for me to understand and get in the rhythm of what it takes when doing an install. And the service calls have been pretty interesting because the guy I ride with, like yourself, can diagnose within minutes what the issue is with impact to remove any panels and temperature reader. You are absolutely correct when you say don't get overwhelmed or intimidated by the tools. Luckily I'm very mechanically inclined to where I can figure out how to use them. However one issue which I haven't came across yet that you pointed out is the contactor. Thank you for that because come the start of the week the first service call I go on oh, I'm going to ask my coworker if he can let me try and diagnose the issue because I think I've familiarized myself with the most common ones that we deal with. In the steps that you shared with going to the thermostat 1st and checking which components are functioning to determine where the issue is, is something that I didn't realize I was already doing. That's why I was a little timid when it came to trying to think for myself what some of the problems could be. But the way you put it is the basic and logical way to approach any issue. Of course someone like yourself and my coworker can take the concern from the customer and immediately go to where the problem is without having to take those steps a rookie like me would need to do. Anyway thanks again for this very helpful approach.
The way you explain it: was on spot man. I could’ve not asked for a better explanation. Thank you!! This will definitely help me in my journey to becoming a successful HVAC Technician!!
I'm at an HVAC School taking a 3 months course and your videos are amazing...thank you so much Sam for taking the time to help us with all this incredible and valuable information
@@moegangxbeethygang2764 Yeah, up in this part of Canada, it is a 5 year apprentice program, was 4 but they changed it to add the gas fitter element as of all the roof top units.
The beginners must pay attention and learn as much as you can , when I was in trade school there were no such thing as UA-cam .Very little hands on and only in classroom with instructor present . Remember beginners safety comes first and don't be a dead hero , always and always shut the power before you touch anything electric
I'm currently studying for hvac technician school and out of the dozens of channels I have watched YOURS are by the BEST for learning hot to trouble shoot realize problems!! Thank you so much my guy!!!!
Sam I've been in the field not to long but long enough to make it my career that I so much LOVE it that I don't find myself doing anything else but in the field of Hvac/r. I've still enjoy learning or listening to others on how they do there work or how they resolve or fixed that issue. Someone told me one time that u r never to old to learn new things that's what makes a true PROFESSIONAL in our field. Everything I've learned was from true Professional like yourself that takes the time to teach it RIGHT. Sam THANK U and continue doing what u r doing, we need real people who cares about the industry on how to do it right. I enjoy your lessons and I apply that to my learning experience and on the field u can never learn enough. Thank u....
I really appreciate the feedback. Like you said I am constantly learning and growing. Even in my videos I will ask other technicians in the field how would you have done such and such and then next time in the field I apply it to see if it is a method that I can apply to make a job task easier etc. The whole purpose in starting my channel was to help others who are new to the industry. When I started I was so fustrated because to fix a part the video was unnecessarily 15 extra minutes. I decided then that if I ever had the opportunity to start videos I would keep them as simple and short as possible focusing only on the troubleshooting. Its individuals like you that continue to encourage me to keep adding to the channel. Thank you 😁
@@MoreThanMaintenance I'm also trying to learn some things about HVAC troubleshooting my heating and cooling system and was wondering if you have ever heard of a furnace making a loud click noise when it turns on and off ua-cam.com/video/saaDHZhLHDs/v-deo.html Here is a audio clip of my electric furnace in my mobile home and the noise I'm talking about is in this clip
Thank you. I have never commented so much on anyone video, but you ae good and patient with explaining for new techs. I am 49 and changing careers from cook to Hvac. I haven't started working yet, but with your videos I am getting more confident. I did go to a 6 month trade school. Videos and hands on is the best way to learn. Thank you.
One thing that has been helping me in the condenser part is feeling your compressor and your condenser fan motor too. Either cold or hot to the touch are good clues.
Thanks Sam, your videos are very helpful. I'm a novice technician, just graduated with my associates in applied science in HVAC, employed now on the commercial side of the trade, and so I'm seeing everything out here, and it's intimidating. Trying to get grounded with my fundamental troubleshooting. Videos like this really help me out.
Great video! By far the most informative content on here for new techs👍🏻 I just started in the fields and these videos have been advancing my skill sets🙌🏻
I am a DIY'er and I appreciate your video! Well done, informative and to the point it gave me a better understanding of how everything works. Thank you so much for your invaluable contribution to people like me!
Great video I will say a humble man will appreciate every opportunity to learn at every level. I've been at it for 14 years and love learning things from a different view. I appreciate all you Sam keep up the good work
Thank you for sharing your knowledge I'm a student at rsi and we start troubleshooting next week and just trying to figure out what to check first and order if operations thank you
This helps a great deal. Currently in school doing labs. While I understand basic concepts going on with A/C but it is more about how to go about it. Great video. 👍🏾 saved and will watch part 2.
Hey Sam new to your channel. As a retired electrician and hvac guy I loved to do a/c service etc. it’s all about common sense approach to trouble shooting. Your quick video was spot on assessing initial problems 👍
This video is awesome thanks a lot !! I’m learning more with you than I had at school I appreciate you taking the time to explain everything Please keep posting more videos
Thank you sir for sharing those valuable knowledge .i have changed career but unfortunately people i work with do not want to share there experience with beginners .thanks again you have showed me the logical steps of troubleshooting in HVAC well done for your generosity.
this is more educational than the school I went to learn hvac I learn nothing the most profound deeper steps to continue looking to learn from you if you have videos to have at home let me know just do more touching all components and ton learn their names thanks
Hello Sam, my name is Bruce. Started out in air conditioning technology and ended up out in the field as union sheet metal installer. Initially wanted to learn service and regret not doing after watching your video. I'm a mechanically inclined person and like to figure out things. How did I go the other way. I'm 60 yrs now but still intrigued interested t
I believe it's informarive and would help those beginners in our trade.,and thx to guys as yourself...and others who take the time to help educate.. Bryan Tyler refrigeration
So there’s 240 volts going to your contactor but there is also 24 volts going to your contactor? Appreciate your time going through everything it’s definitely making a big difference
Hi, I am really worried about the central air conditioner! Hope you can help me out. I started hearing toilet flushing sounds from behind the wall or above the ceiling, I can't tell. It is frequent but intermittent. Today I started hearing loud rushing water sounds that are continuous but still with intermittent flushing sounds! What in the world is it? Still cools to the temp I set it at but I mostly keep it turned off now and I am inVegas. I don't have a lot of money and I am worried about getting cheated. I want to be able to sound like I know what I am talking about but I can't find any I info on this sound. Do you have any ideas? Unfortunately I am a little old to be getting up into the attic to see what is happening! Thank you very much!!
Im an hvac tech. So it was the contactor making that loud noise. Because something was stuck in it. Is that the reason why the 24 volts wasn't working?
Having an problem with my unit, everything is working inside, fan not turning outside, try to jump start it, it spins freely, still not working, can’t figure it out
One thing you don't want to do is use an infrared digital thermometer to measure air temperature - No getting out of that one it's on video. They only measure solid objects, not air temperature.
Forever grateful for your video how to diagnose furnace with multimeter video. It was better then my entire 9 month course.
Wisdom comes from the word of God and you have plenty of wisdom my brother, I have just finished technical Hvac school and watching your videos motivate me to continue my journey to become an SUCCESSFUL Hvac technician and installer. Please do not stop posting videos and God bless you 🙏!
Sam, I'm two weeks into the industry and have already performed 5 installs and over 30 service calls. Luckily this small company I work for has very knowledgeable and experienced guys. And I'm also fortunate enough to have been a mechanic for eight years of my life and worked in multiple forms of construction for another 10. So naturally it was easy for me to understand and get in the rhythm of what it takes when doing an install. And the service calls have been pretty interesting because the guy I ride with, like yourself, can diagnose within minutes what the issue is with impact to remove any panels and temperature reader. You are absolutely correct when you say don't get overwhelmed or intimidated by the tools. Luckily I'm very mechanically inclined to where I can figure out how to use them. However one issue which I haven't came across yet that you pointed out is the contactor. Thank you for that because come the start of the week the first service call I go on oh, I'm going to ask my coworker if he can let me try and diagnose the issue because I think I've familiarized myself with the most common ones that we deal with. In the steps that you shared with going to the thermostat 1st and checking which components are functioning to determine where the issue is, is something that I didn't realize I was already doing. That's why I was a little timid when it came to trying to think for myself what some of the problems could be. But the way you put it is the basic and logical way to approach any issue. Of course someone like yourself and my coworker can take the concern from the customer and immediately go to where the problem is without having to take those steps a rookie like me would need to do. Anyway thanks again for this very helpful approach.
Hell yeah brother ! I too, just within the year have changed careers to HVAC and plumbing. Absolutely love it! Keep up the good work 👍
The way you explain it: was on spot man. I could’ve not asked for a better explanation. Thank you!! This will definitely help me in my journey to becoming a successful HVAC Technician!!
I'm at an HVAC School taking a 3 months course and your videos are amazing...thank you so much Sam for taking the time to help us with all this incredible and valuable information
Hi Osbaldo, did you finish the hvac school? working yet?
Theyre stuffing a lot at you in 3 months ?
Only three lol
@@moegangxbeethygang2764 Yeah, up in this part of Canada, it is a 5 year apprentice program, was 4 but they changed it to add the gas fitter element as of all the roof top units.
The beginners must pay attention and learn as much as you can , when I was in trade school there were no such thing as UA-cam .Very little hands on and only in classroom with instructor present . Remember beginners safety comes first and don't be a dead hero , always and always shut the power before you touch anything electric
I'm currently studying for hvac technician school and out of the dozens of channels I have watched YOURS are by the BEST for learning hot to trouble shoot realize problems!! Thank you so much my guy!!!!
I have 20 years experience in the HVAC industry. Good intro to troubleshooting.
Sam I've been in the field not to long but long enough to make it my career that I so much LOVE it that I don't find myself doing anything else but in the field of Hvac/r. I've still enjoy learning or listening to others on how they do there work or how they resolve or fixed that issue. Someone told me one time that u r never to old to learn new things that's what makes a true PROFESSIONAL in our field. Everything I've learned was from true Professional like yourself that takes the time to teach it RIGHT. Sam THANK U and continue doing what u r doing, we need real people who cares about the industry on how to do it right. I enjoy your lessons and I apply that to my learning experience and on the field u can never learn enough.
Thank u....
I really appreciate the feedback. Like you said I am constantly learning and growing. Even in my videos I will ask other technicians in the field how would you have done such and such and then next time in the field I apply it to see if it is a method that I can apply to make a job task easier etc. The whole purpose in starting my channel was to help others who are new to the industry. When I started I was so fustrated because to fix a part the video was unnecessarily 15 extra minutes. I decided then that if I ever had the opportunity to start videos I would keep them as simple and short as possible focusing only on the troubleshooting. Its individuals like you that continue to encourage me to keep adding to the channel. Thank you 😁
@@MoreThanMaintenance I'm also trying to learn some things about HVAC troubleshooting my heating and cooling system and was wondering if you have ever heard of a furnace making a loud click noise when it turns on and off ua-cam.com/video/saaDHZhLHDs/v-deo.html
Here is a audio clip of my electric furnace in my mobile home and the noise I'm talking about is in this clip
Thank you. I have never commented so much on anyone video, but you ae good and patient with explaining for new techs. I am 49 and changing careers from cook to Hvac. I haven't started working yet, but with your videos I am getting more confident. I did go to a 6 month trade school. Videos and hands on is the best way to learn. Thank you.
One thing that has been helping me in the condenser part is feeling your compressor and your condenser fan motor too. Either cold or hot to the touch are good clues.
Yes they are great clues as to what was it was not working especially when the compressor goes into thermal load and locks up. Great tip 👍🙂
because of your vidoe i repaired my ac unit. and saved me money.thank you....
Thank you,...just finished my ac school last Friday and started a job as a maintanance. Your videos are helping me a lot!
Thanks Sam, your videos are very helpful. I'm a novice technician, just graduated with my associates in applied science in HVAC, employed now on the commercial side of the trade, and so I'm seeing everything out here, and it's intimidating. Trying to get grounded with my fundamental troubleshooting. Videos like this really help me out.
Great video! By far the most informative content on here for new techs👍🏻 I just started in the fields and these videos have been advancing my skill sets🙌🏻
I am a DIY'er and I appreciate your video! Well done, informative and to the point it gave me a better understanding of how everything works. Thank you so much for your invaluable contribution to people like me!
Great video I will say a humble man will appreciate every opportunity to learn at every level. I've been at it for 14 years and love learning things from a different view. I appreciate all you Sam keep up the good work
Thank you for sharing your knowledge I'm a student at rsi and we start troubleshooting next week and just trying to figure out what to check first and order if operations thank you
This helps a great deal. Currently in school doing labs. While I understand basic concepts going on with A/C but it is more about how to go about it. Great video. 👍🏾 saved and will watch part 2.
Hey Sam new to your channel. As a retired electrician and hvac guy I loved to do a/c service etc. it’s all about common sense approach to trouble shooting. Your quick video was spot on assessing initial problems 👍
Sam love the way you articulate your work .
I am new to the feild. Just finished my first trimester of school. Thanks for the information in this video.
This video is awesome thanks a lot !! I’m learning more with you than I had at school
I appreciate you taking the time to explain everything
Please keep posting more videos
Sam great video you are a good teacher I am not a tech, but very interested in the trade, keep up the good work.
jim I think you should do it.......I did now it’s all I think about and do ...I’m graduating in June !!!!!
Thank you Sam, I am semi new in the industry and this video has helped me thank you
Thank you sir for sharing those valuable knowledge .i have changed career but unfortunately people i work with do not want to share there experience with beginners .thanks again you have showed me the logical steps of troubleshooting in HVAC well done for your generosity.
very great and simple way of helping out the new hvac technicians to be
iam new to industry every day is a learning day thank you
I APPRECIATE YOU SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
So good explanation of this, never worked on ac before, but ready to troubleshoot
Thanks for explaining your diagnosing process.
this is more educational than the school I went to learn hvac I learn nothing the most profound deeper steps to continue looking to learn from you if you have videos to have at home let me know just do more touching all components and ton learn their names thanks
YOU ARE GOOD MAN and GOOD INSTRUCTOR or TEACHER 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👊👊👊👊
Nice info. Especially for me because I haven't even started my classes yet.
so helpful video, thanks I am at second year of HVAC
Hello Sam, my name is Bruce. Started out in air conditioning technology and ended up out in the field as union sheet metal installer. Initially wanted to learn service and regret not doing after watching your video. I'm a mechanically inclined person and like to figure out things. How did I go the other way. I'm 60 yrs now but still intrigued interested t
You are the MAN. I am hvac newbie.
thank you again for your time and advice
Very good video brother 👍👍
This video really is an outstanding piece . Helped me alot , thanks for all your content
thankyou sr im brand new today after seen your class im own my way to get my multy mitter like yours
Great explanation simple easy to understand 😃
U make it so simply to understand thanks i will everything in mind
Great video one of the best I have seen. Thanks
Great skills & technique! Thanks for sharing!
wow thank you very much for taking the time to make this video
Can you do a video on how to completely wire a condenser unit please.
Thank you for posting this video, just starting out in HVAC and this was really informative
Great video, well put...
What kind of unit is that? It looks very small. I would love to have one of those to work on as a training instrument
This is a great video keep them coming
Thank you Sam your videos are very helpful
Excellent video!
I believe it's informarive and would help those beginners in our trade.,and thx to guys as yourself...and others who take the time to help educate..
Bryan Tyler refrigeration
Excellent Tutorial.
Thank You .
I would like to see a vid on how do you know when to put a hard start kit in.
Hope this helps... 👍
ua-cam.com/video/7kGirTqgvYM/v-deo.html
So there’s 240 volts going to your contactor but there is also 24 volts going to your contactor? Appreciate your time going through everything it’s definitely making a big difference
Yes correct. 240 volts comes from your breaker to the contactor. The low voltage wires come from your thermostat transformer. Hope that helps!
24 volts goes to the auxiliary of your contactor coil 240 would be your line and load
Think of it like a switch. Low voltage on the sides, and high voltage top/bottom. 24v activates a magnet that closes the high side circuit and voila.
240 into lug area of contactor then 24 from transformer too the coil on terminals on side of contactor what these guys meant
Yup!
Thank you Sam 🙂👍
Thank you for posting.
Your HVAC Videos are great. Thanks.
Thank you it's a busy season but I will continue to post videos 🙂
Very helpful. Thank you, Sam.
Awesome video
just learning ....good video...thx!
excellent thank you for sharing!!!!
How does two hundred and fourth volts when u power the connector not make a bigger spark?
simple things first great job
Hi, I am really worried about the central air conditioner! Hope you can help me out. I started hearing toilet flushing sounds from behind the wall or above the ceiling, I can't tell. It is frequent but intermittent. Today I started hearing loud rushing water sounds that are continuous but still with intermittent flushing sounds! What in the world is it? Still cools to the temp I set it at but I mostly keep it turned off now and I am inVegas. I don't have a lot of money and I am worried about getting cheated. I want to be able to sound like I know what I am talking about but I can't find any I info on this sound. Do you have any ideas? Unfortunately I am a little old to be getting up into the attic to see what is happening! Thank you very much!!
Im an hvac tech. So it was the contactor making that loud noise. Because something was stuck in it. Is that the reason why the 24 volts wasn't working?
i'm not an hvac tech but i'd say Yes
Thanks great vid can you make more vids for us new guys??
I will definitely continue to post videos that are easy to understand and simple to follow.
this is good stuff! thank you sir
Great Video! Thanx for sharing
Great video
Thank you!
Wow this video is really good
Useful information
Can we take online classes from you ?
Thank you 👍🏼
God bless you brother, thank you!
Are you located in Arizona? I need ac guy like you. Keep up the good work
Arizona needs an underground tunnel connected to the arctic.
Great insight Thank You
Great vid
good job
Thanks 👍
You'd be surprised of how many bees I would clean out of the contacts...or not have a filter in the air handler. Don't forget your fin comb.
Great video thanks boss
🔥🔥🔥
Good deal thank you
thanks for the help
Im a home owner simply trying to understand why my condenser is turning on....
Thanks for your video
U are awesome thanks so much
What if my HVAC tech took off my Return filter, he said it was not needed?
hey Sam how do i get contact you from Tampa Fl.
My ac is set to cool but it is calling on the furnace instead of the ac unit
Thanks Bro!
Great
Having an problem with my unit, everything is working inside, fan not turning outside, try to jump start it, it spins freely, still not working, can’t figure it out
When you push the contactor on the condenser does the fan motor and compressor turn on?
Sam guest what, I fix it, the wire was loose on the unit, thanks a lot, I watch your videos all the time!!!
thanks
One thing you don't want to do is use an infrared digital thermometer to measure air temperature - No getting out of that one it's on video. They only measure solid objects, not air temperature.
huh?
@@TrueAudio if you point a laser thermometer at a ceiling register, it will read the temperature of the metal of the register not the air coming out.
Thanks for the help ! +1Sub
Clean those ducts out! Lol