15 Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • 15 air conditioner maintenance tips. If you are looking for what you can do as AC maintenance in the beginning of the season, look no further. In this video I go over 15 AC maintenance tips that you can do or check yourself to make sure your unit is ready to go for the summer. Here are the 15 tips presented in the video:
    1. Uncover the condenser unit
    2. Clean the condenser coil
    3. Check for a mouse nest and look for damaged wires/connectors
    4. Check the capacitor and have a spare one
    5. Suction line insulation
    6. Level the condenser unit
    7. Test run your air conditioner early in the season
    8. Kick start condenser fan for the season
    9. How to check if AC is cooling enough (taking a temp drop)
    10. Clear condensate drain line and fitting
    11. Change air filter regularly
    12. Check blower wheel and capacitor
    13. Close humidifier damper
    14. Keep vents and returns open and clear
    15. Replace thermostat batteries
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  • @WordofAdviceTV
    @WordofAdviceTV  10 місяців тому +2

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  • @chrisshreenan4332
    @chrisshreenan4332 Рік тому +29

    I am an installer of commercial irrigation controllers and commonly wire up 120 VAC gadgetry, and I just wanted to tell the author, his concise style of documenting what is important and why, as well as eliminating useless blabber and even speeding up the video to shave off time of repetitive but worthwhile steps is golden. I am extremely grateful for your tips and especially the way you delivered it. Take a bow sir.

  • @thelegend3841
    @thelegend3841 3 роки тому +8

    This man was sent by God to help the average man. Thank you!

  • @NjoyLife_01
    @NjoyLife_01 2 роки тому +29

    What can I say, that most folks have already said about your content? Purely entertaining, informative, and extraordinarily precise. Contractors servicing these homeowner items won’t particularly like this video- due to it being so simple and a DIY dream! You’re helping save the homeowner so much money sir! And, in these modern times-we find ourselves with fuel prices rising, and supply chain being constrained from across the globe; You’ve decided to contribute your time to HELP THE CONSUMER! Absolutely amazing and selfless service to humanity. Kudos to your content and your vibes my friend!

  • @charlieb8788
    @charlieb8788 2 роки тому +3

    I note 735 AC sales/service companies gave your video a thumbs down. Fantastic service to the general public... Thanx.

  • @CB-zx3jn
    @CB-zx3jn Рік тому +37

    As a confirmed non-maintenance-skills-person, I only have one negative thing to say about your videos... now that I have seen one of your videos, I MUST watch the others (dang it!!)... Your video was so clear and concise that I actually feel that I can work on my A/C system and not destroy everything in the process (ha)! Oh yeah, pretty simple stuff for you and other professionals who work on HVAC as a career, but possibly daunting for the rest of the herd. I know that actually starting many home-maintenance projects is the hardest part. I really appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge, and look forward to spending the next day or so watching as many of your videos as I can absorb. Keep up the good work!

    • @Sandy-zz5ii
      @Sandy-zz5ii Рік тому

      Thank you so much. You are a good man 👍

  • @israkin
    @israkin 2 роки тому +10

    I just want to compliment and thank you for producing very detailed videos and explaining everything. You also appear very genuine and thorough. keep up the good work you do in helping humanity.

  • @rescue037137
    @rescue037137 6 днів тому

    My dad use to work on AC's part-time and he died before I was old enough to get his knowledge on this stuff. So, to steal your catch phrase, "Just so you know"..... Just so you you know, this video really helped me feel more confident to do a little maintenance on my AC.

  • @RJelly-fi6hd
    @RJelly-fi6hd 2 роки тому +86

    Safety first: Turn off the electricity at the circuit breaker, before doing any maintenance.

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto Рік тому +1

      Yep. Mentioned @ 7:15

    • @MikaTennessee
      @MikaTennessee 11 місяців тому +2

      Yup I was at 4:15 shen she started unscrewing the outer panels............alarm bells....turn off the power supply before starting!

  • @kimp2002
    @kimp2002 3 роки тому +6

    You belong in front of a camera. You are very personable, knowledgeable, and a great instructor. Very well done and thank you.

  • @eligundorin6964
    @eligundorin6964 4 роки тому +24

    Thanks for the tips! (I just saved $1000 on a quoted price by watching some youtube videos and doing a blower motor replacement myself instead of having a company do it)
    These types of videos are super valuable. Thank you for contributing.

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  4 роки тому +3

      Glad to hear that those videos helped you save a thousand bucks! Thank you for leaving a comment!

  • @kendrasmith8838
    @kendrasmith8838 2 роки тому +7

    I just recently finished HVAC school. I watch alot of Bryan Orr's HVAC school videos and listen to his podcast to expand my knowledge and get a clearer understanding of certain things and he is great!.. I ran across your videos today and I am glad! Your videos, explanations, tips, etc are all very knowledgeable, straight to the point and very easy to follow! I am looking forward to watching more of your videos as well! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us🙏🏾❤️

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  2 роки тому +2

      Welcome to the channel Kendra!! Good to have you join us! 🙂 Congratulations on finishing HVAC school! That's awesome! And Bryan Orr is a really smart guy, I don't even come close. 😅 I can't compete with his knowledge so instead I try to keep things simple and understandable without going too deep into the technical on my channel. It has been working well for me. Anyway, good luck in your career!! You made a good choice. Have a fantastic weekend, followed up by an even greater week!

    • @kendrasmith8838
      @kendrasmith8838 2 роки тому +1

      @@WordofAdviceTV Thank you🙂

  • @refusoagaino6824
    @refusoagaino6824 5 років тому +17

    Nothing like someone who has experience, and knows all the little things to look for. Very valuable information, thank you.

  • @user-sx7tf4lg5i
    @user-sx7tf4lg5i 4 роки тому +90

    I've been binge watching 'How To' videos since I bought my home. You, Sir, are one of the best and I appreciate it. Most people make horrible videos 5x longer than required with vapid chit chat and infuriatingly unnecessary add ins. They need to follow your excellent example.

  • @danielbole6837
    @danielbole6837 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks for a great video, I went thru hvac school a few years ago and your info is spot on for laypeople. I've found it is easy to over explain to the customer and get them mixed up. You give the average person just what they need to help take care of their system. I just stumbled upon your site and this is the first video I've seen. I'll be watching many more. Good job and it takes a good man (or woman) to go out of their way to help people like this.

  • @jimp6261
    @jimp6261 3 роки тому +5

    BRO!!! I'm only half way thru this video and I can't thank you enough for the advice and simplicity. I have 2 units and the cap has gone bad on 1 about 3 time. May you reap many rewards for your generosity. Peace!

  • @ask4george1
    @ask4george1 5 років тому +64

    In areas with heavy cotton wood, it gets hard to keep up with, as far as cleaning. What I started doing is buying screen material and a bunch of magnets to put around the condenser. Then all you do is remove the screen when it gets plugged up and brush it off. Works like a charm. No more head pressure problems.

  • @bhalchandradesai6833
    @bhalchandradesai6833 5 років тому +33

    For the first time I had the opportunity to know about maintenance of the A/C and furnace. thank you so much. really helpful and educating detailed tutorial. Now I wont be conned by these unscrupelous techs who charge so much and virtually do nothing.

    • @jonclarkson5911
      @jonclarkson5911 4 роки тому +3

      It takes 5 minutes to hose down your condenser.

  • @FlandersFilm
    @FlandersFilm 4 роки тому +12

    Have 3 HAVAC systems in our house and have been looking for information on cleaning and servicing them. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST VIDEO OUT THERE! Jay's advice is thorough, precise, to-the-point and visually easy to follow. THANK YOU, JAY!!!

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  4 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome! Glad you found the video useful. Thank you for leaving a nice comment! Stay cool! ;)

  • @johnathandavis600
    @johnathandavis600 4 роки тому +1

    By far, the absolute BEST video I have ever seen, bar none. Your ability to thoughtfully explain challenging HVAC concepts is on another level. Very gifted educator!!

  • @TheBigBazzy
    @TheBigBazzy 4 роки тому +1

    Best AC video I found. 99% of AC problems can be fixed with this info.

  • @1220freddie
    @1220freddie 4 роки тому +12

    absolutely thorough. very much appreciated. thank you, Sir.

  • @UnicornGirlsNY
    @UnicornGirlsNY 4 роки тому +51

    Thank you for putting this together. My wife and I used your 15 steps to turn on the AC in our new home for the first time this season. We felt very empowered and even found that the hose that comes from our A coil to our drain pump was not properly seated in the sink...which could have made a big mess and I wouldn’t have know where the water was even coming from. Thank you thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

    • @lvjuventus
      @lvjuventus 3 роки тому +5

      It took two of you to turn it on? And if that's what it takes to make you feel empowered....

  • @CaptK-py8rq
    @CaptK-py8rq 3 роки тому

    Great tips for practically any skill level, thank you for taking the time. Changed the blower motor capacitor, now it doesn't take 10-15 seconds to get up to speed anymore.

  • @Thestargazer56
    @Thestargazer56 2 роки тому +3

    Great tips!
    I use a breathable screen or cloth cover on top to keep leaves and maple seeds from stopping up the rain drain holes ( that can cause rusting). I always try to keep the coils clean and make sure that dryer vent lint does not stop up the coils. My unit has worked well for over 20 years with the only repairs that have been capacitors replaced 2 times (around $120).

  • @s.balasubramanian6412
    @s.balasubramanian6412 5 років тому +4

    Very good tutorial and lot of good information for a novice who doesn't know much about central AC. Thank you very much.

  • @hectorortega5455
    @hectorortega5455 4 роки тому +8

    Best how to video ever straight to the point straight up

  • @joepah51
    @joepah51 5 років тому +12

    Another great video.
    I pull out the fan and wash the condenser fins from the inside out. Use a koil cleaner to dissolve any corrosion.

  • @suzypittman9998
    @suzypittman9998 2 роки тому +12

    Wow! What an amazing instructional video! So clear and thorough! Thank you so so much for the time you take to do these videos.

  • @Music5021d
    @Music5021d 5 років тому +23

    Excellent tutorial! I am getting ready to clean my outside AC unit and this was very helpful. Thorough with good audio and video. Thank you!!

  • @manuelrodriguez4743
    @manuelrodriguez4743 4 роки тому +4

    Hey man no way to thank you enough, from that list I found 3 on my unit and fixed for less than $60 dollars 👍🏼

  • @ZUK0.
    @ZUK0. Місяць тому +1

    I’m on my 3rd day as an HVAC Apprentice and mannnn your videos are so so good. I came in with 0 experience and understanding and by the 3rd day of watching your stuff I finally feel like i’m starting to understand how everything works and why things do what they do. Thanks so much considering they don’t send their employees to school here. Everything is kinda expected that you learn on your own time.

  • @kricklin
    @kricklin 3 роки тому +12

    I love this guy - his videos are always informative and easy to follow. After watching a couple of his videos today, I hosed down my condenser unit as he recommends, and was happy to see gunk flowing away w/out damaging the fins. Thanks so much! It's nice to feel like I know how to prevent common problems from cropping up with my AC. Next step: the blower motor. It is FILTHY. Thanks again!

  • @harreetteB477
    @harreetteB477 4 роки тому +3

    A fabulous, comprehensive video! Articulate, efficient, very informative presentation. Saving this one! Thank you so much!

  • @paristolouei3774
    @paristolouei3774 4 роки тому +11

    Thank you for a very helpful videos , I am new to the HVAC industry and i am a 48 year old woman with no mechanical work background.
    I am learning alot from your videos more than I do through my HVAC classes that I have taken and am currently in .that is helping me alot to understand the concept . Sometimes I feel like i wish that was more details as an example, on the video that you replaced the capacitor in the condenser unit there were some other wires beside the herm and fan and c that i didn’t understand what they were and for what purpose which does not say in the video. But any way I enjoy watching the videos Keep up the good work

    • @ACoustaDC
      @ACoustaDC 2 роки тому

      Did you complete your training? Did you stay in the industry? Inquiring minds wish to know.

  • @indridcold6165
    @indridcold6165 3 роки тому +1

    You gave the best advice, tips/tricks which everyone with a refrigerated unit should learn and know. Thank you.

  • @marcosmota1094
    @marcosmota1094 5 років тому +10

    Three minutes in...definitely going to watch your channel. Right to the meat of it without BS!

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! :) Glad to hear the video didn't disappoint!

  • @jaydubau8755
    @jaydubau8755 4 роки тому +10

    Every home owner with a central ac and heater should be required to watch this video

  • @greyhnd001
    @greyhnd001 5 років тому +3

    Thank you so much. I would never think to take it apart to look inside. I always thought you just changed the filters. I guess that's all most people do.

  • @jimmyross4352
    @jimmyross4352 4 роки тому +1

    This is without a doubt the best, most thorough HVAC video I have seen so far. Subscribed !

  • @mgeldern
    @mgeldern 2 роки тому +2

    Spot on brother. Clean filters and clean coils are essential to an efficient system. Here in Florida, the name of the game is airflow to get rid of that heat! In summer, I keep an "el-cheapo" 20" box fan running at high speed aimed at my condenser coil midsection to "super-charge" the heat exchange and cut down my cycle times. Works great. It gets colder, faster, in the house so you know it works (and it lowers my compressor head pressure too)..

  • @tinybusinesses1566
    @tinybusinesses1566 4 роки тому +6

    Excellent! This is the very first AC maintenance video I have ever watched. I've owned homes for over 40 years, and never had a central heat and air system that I needed to maintain until now. I've primarily been using a wood stove and swamp cooler, and occasionally a direct vent wall furnace. Your video is the "crash course" I need BEFORE I start my maintenance on it TODAY. I've just purchase a "new home", it's only 31 years old.

  • @AbnormalArtsDOTcom
    @AbnormalArtsDOTcom 4 роки тому +3

    This was excellent advise, and very, VERY thorough. Thanks for sharing your skills. It's appreciated.

  • @jamesdesjean3738
    @jamesdesjean3738 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the GREAT tips--helped me fix an AC draining problem. One tip you may want to add is removing bushes and shrubs from around your unit. I had some bushes getting into my unit but removed them before they became a problem.

  • @frankie2234
    @frankie2234 5 років тому +7

    You have helped me fix my furnace and a/c unit. I appreciate your help. Your vids are easy to understand. Thanks.

  • @josephnorcalusa1710
    @josephnorcalusa1710 5 років тому +5

    Helpful information, thank you so much for sharing !!

  • @joefaulkner3686
    @joefaulkner3686 5 років тому +1

    You are the man.came back from 9 day vaca and my ac was not running.got it up and running in 15 min after your video.thanks a bunch

  • @hochbob
    @hochbob 5 років тому +4

    Very well done! Thanks for posting.

  • @davidreeder1259
    @davidreeder1259 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent tips for homeowners. Sir, you explain in detail how and why to do these 15 money saving tips.

  • @paulc2548
    @paulc2548 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you! One of the most informative on caring and maintenance on A/C ever.

  • @ianlloyd4049
    @ianlloyd4049 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video - thanks so much for these AC videos . I just finished fixing two AC outside units thanks to your other videos ( the whiteboard diagram video was invaluable! ), and now I know what to check when it cools off here in Texas ( not risking maintenance work until the fall).

  • @billthompson9595
    @billthompson9595 5 років тому +60

    This is the best tutorial I have seen. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  5 років тому +3

      You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

    • @antoniotruglio6816
      @antoniotruglio6816 5 років тому +1

      Word of Advice TV iiq

    • @nghit2722
      @nghit2722 5 років тому +1

      Please disconnect the power !

    • @michaelmoehringer9831
      @michaelmoehringer9831 5 років тому

      he did from around minute 6 till around minute 8. he was very thorough about it.

    • @fritzthecat50
      @fritzthecat50 5 років тому

      You are very articulate in your tech tips video. Thank you very much.

  • @g5h22
    @g5h22 5 років тому +6

    Just replaced my capacitor, AC is back! You've done a great job, keep it up!

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  5 років тому +1

      Thank you for commenting! Glad to hear you got the AC back up and running, stay cool! ;)

    • @CocoChanelle-1
      @CocoChanelle-1 3 роки тому

      It looks like it’s not hard to replace. How do you feel about that?

  • @angelagilreath8829
    @angelagilreath8829 3 роки тому

    AWESOME VIDEO!!!!! Thank You for this VALUABLE information!!! My Hubby & I are disabled but still enjoy doing many things around our home on our own + it's imperative that we save money!! We are headed out to clean our HVAC unit for the FIRST TIME EVER thanks to your video!!!

  • @eduardobacongco1587
    @eduardobacongco1587 3 роки тому +1

    This video were so detailed which make you fell more of confident to do it your self, also make sure you have to take a note , to remember. I always like to listen the video help me as a home owner.

  • @scottfrench3354
    @scottfrench3354 4 роки тому +9

    Change filters regularly and keep that indoor coil clean. Once it freezes that ice can crush the welds and cause a leak. And that can be a very costly repair all over a two dollar filter or a coil cleaning. But being a service Tech this a very good video for homeowners to watch. There is a lot a homeowner can do. So they don’t have to see guys like us to fix problems and they keep more money in there pockets.

  • @fredslick643
    @fredslick643 5 років тому +5

    Well done...very informative...thank you.

  • @paulbrothers4495
    @paulbrothers4495 2 роки тому +1

    You know these are great tips. These are things that I mostly do 😁. But the capacitors are usually always the trouble and you're absolutely right.
    These are all things that most homeowners can do especially if they follow what you're doing and of course it all depends on the brand of air conditioner you have. That being said I want to thank you very much for showing this and breaking it down into layman's terms for most people I actually learned a few things myself.
    Keep doing what you're doing thank you very much 👍

  • @lymensworld7920
    @lymensworld7920 3 роки тому +2

    Great tutorials. I hardly finish watching videos like this but you did a great job. Thanks for the tips. God bless....

  • @jorgevasquez8547
    @jorgevasquez8547 5 років тому +5

    Thanks and appreciate the helpful tips.

  • @LadyHorn91
    @LadyHorn91 5 років тому +4

    Very informative video. Thank you so much.

  • @debski32
    @debski32 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! Exactly what I needed to solve my ac problems. I am a housewife. You made this very easy for me to follow and to do myself. My husband is often not home to help much anymore. IF i get stuck I show him a video ... such as yours and he then takes over from there! Very informative and cost effective. I was worried I wouldn't be able to afford to fix our ac. You explained many questions I had as the previous technician who came to my house kept his answers short and not informative causing me to make a big error. You explained it much better. He cause me to not change my filter as often as I was (I have the 5 inch ones and was changing every 3=6 months based on how dirty it looked. he told me you cant go by that so I kept the last filter in for 3 years. BIG MISTAKE!. I should have just kept changing it as I was doing and probably wouldn't have this ac issue right now. I am angry at myself for not looking into the answer further thinking he knew better than me. Ill trust my gut instinct over a tech's poorly explained answer next time. Thanks for explaining.

  • @callmebackfriday2
    @callmebackfriday2 4 роки тому +3

    It is getting hot in California, time to watch this video. Great step by step video.

  • @jackieliner3812
    @jackieliner3812 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for some very good tips, very informative

  • @chrisezbreezy7578
    @chrisezbreezy7578 2 роки тому +12

    Thank you for being professionally exact and to the point when you explain this stuff, you have no clue how many “experts” try to be stand up comics or talk about their pets or something of that nature. Or have your camera pointing at one area for 5 minutes.

  • @jekutube9
    @jekutube9 2 роки тому +1

    looking at this video, jolted me into remembering to change my filters, last checked in winter, needed it. and turn humidifier to off for the summer, never knew that... thanks!

  • @jamesu3346
    @jamesu3346 4 роки тому +1

    Great Reminders with good details. I have very similar Trane System. Yep I had a capacitor go bad a few years ago. I have marked this to watch again on my day off and subscribed. I also paused and changed my dirty filter. I saw some water on the floor and found the drain hose 90 % plugged where it connects to the humidifier drain by the floor drain. When I pulled apart where the two hoses connect by the drain I was surprised how much water came out of the hose. No telling how much money you just saved me if this had gone on any longer. Thanks a million.

  • @stephenbeecher7545
    @stephenbeecher7545 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this. I couldn't find the filter on mine; I thought it would be in the ceiling return register; it wasn't. After watchine this, I found it, completely dirty after 2 years of use. Replaced it and AC works great now.

  • @jimwalker3039
    @jimwalker3039 5 років тому +22

    Excellent video. very well done. I wish i had seen one of these 15 years back and not spend money on AC technicians who were apparently done in a few minutes and handed me a thick bill .

  • @AntonioGarcia-qj7zj
    @AntonioGarcia-qj7zj 4 роки тому

    Glad I watched this, AC has been broken since COVID-19 started, also watched your 30 minute video on how to fix different things when it comes to the furnace and outdoor unit, figured out all I needed was to remove some plastic piece of length from the motor and a kickstart!

  • @andyrobertson9685
    @andyrobertson9685 Рік тому +2

    3 yrs old, still relevant. Just a confirmation of the jobs needing attention. Thanks 😊

  • @MikeL-vu7jo
    @MikeL-vu7jo 5 років тому +11

    I use to work in the HVAC prototype industry , that condenser coil example you showed looked like one of ours , i think we were making them for York anyway it doesn't matter ,thanks for the Vid !

  • @dannpd1955
    @dannpd1955 5 років тому +3

    Great video with tons of useful information. Thank you sir.

  • @ernieD
    @ernieD 4 роки тому +2

    I have about a 17 yr old Tappan AC condenser being replaced next week with a new Am Standard 14 SEER unit. And a new coil too. Its not the top of line Am Stdard unit but should be more efficient than my old one. My furnace went out 3 yrs ago, so it will stay. That is a Heil furnace that works very well.
    I'm hoping I get long, no issue service with this new Am Standard unit. The old 4 ton Tappan just started a tiny freon leak last year. And I have replaced a couple capacitors in last 2 yrs as well in the old unit. Just hope I get another 15-20 yrs problem free service. I've read the new HVACs are not as good as older units from back when. I thought Tappan only made toasters, so I'm glad it lasted as long as it did. I will be sure and do more maintenance to my complete HVAC system in the future. Thanks for these tips/

  • @daviddelgado475
    @daviddelgado475 5 років тому +2

    I missed you buddy....glad to see you are still doing your thing. As always a true professional and kind human being for sharing

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  5 років тому +2

      Thanks David! Welcome back to the comment section! ;) Hope you and family are doing well!!

  • @livingwaterutube
    @livingwaterutube 4 роки тому +4

    Simply the best!

  • @rolandopimentel6329
    @rolandopimentel6329 5 років тому +9

    Best tutorial that I have watched. Very useful information's to prevent costly repairs.

  • @lokito7178
    @lokito7178 3 роки тому +1

    I'm about to finish my Hvacr program and I had use your videos as a reference since my training school is an online course (no hands on, besides my own AC unit) amd I had gain a lot of knowledge through you. Thank you a lot

  • @chrisward7820
    @chrisward7820 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. Every homeowner should watch this.

  • @sobankhan799
    @sobankhan799 Рік тому +3

    dude .....very nice......very very nice. i have not seen a video like that in detail and yet simple anywhere else. good job ......no .........its a great job man.

  • @Ladyluscious00
    @Ladyluscious00 5 років тому +5

    Saving this video for future reference. Thanks!

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      @sukhrajsukhraj5769 3 роки тому

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  • @wysetech2000
    @wysetech2000 5 років тому +2

    Great tips,Jay. Thank You!

  • @peterschmidt2983
    @peterschmidt2983 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Amazing video helped me fix my HVAC. Plus the separate info on HVAC filters pointed out my new MERV 9 was reducing airflow so much was causing problems. I think it was icing over as was getting water overflow. When I went back to a MERV 5 system went back to normal. Well presented video. I learned things.

  • @FidelElvira
    @FidelElvira 2 роки тому +3

    Thank You! For all the information you provide in your channel, I just wanted to mention something no too many people knows, Keep Your Unit higher from the ground so the male dogs don't pee on it I had to replace my unit because of that😒
    🌟🙏🏼👍🏼

  • @orlandoanzola8840
    @orlandoanzola8840 4 роки тому +15

    Thanks for all the tutorials and tips regarding AC systems. One word of advice is not to operate the condensing unit when the outdoor temperature is below 65F, as this may damage the compressor. In addition, do not operate the condensing unit before 24 hours from turning the electric power to a property that has been vacant. The oil and refrigerant in the compressor may be mixed in the base of the compressor. This may also damage the compressor.

  • @ionu4535
    @ionu4535 4 роки тому

    You are SPOT ON when you told your viewers to RUN THE AC BEFORE it gets warm [#7, learned that the hard way]. Bennies if a unit fail: 1. Repair will virtually be CHEAPER in the off season 2. You will not be under pressure with the signif other sweating out a delayed repair, LOL. #8 & 9 top points too. GREAT AC PARTS AND TOOLS LIST OUT TOO. As usual, another winner, TYVM.

  • @luluchua7007
    @luluchua7007 Рік тому +1

    Very educational for homeowners to know. Thank you so much!

  • @edrobinson1613
    @edrobinson1613 5 років тому +9

    We have an amana ac and furnace. Every year I oil the fan motor in the outside unit and the blower motor on the furnace. The furnace is original with the house - built in 1973. I also clean out the furnace burners every year. The firebox is solid with no cracks and our heating bill is less than a lot of "95%" furnaces. These units are so simple...

    • @onenikkione
      @onenikkione 3 роки тому

      Hopefully it will last you as you will dread any new computerized system + the cost

  • @wetriedthisproductreviews8306
    @wetriedthisproductreviews8306 5 років тому +3

    These are Great Tips , Thank you

  • @rickyrack7
    @rickyrack7 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent teacher with great advice! I will subscribe because I want to get the max efficiency from my unit and who doesn't enjoy saving money? Thanks again mate! Well done!

  • @colettejohnson945
    @colettejohnson945 4 роки тому

    Many of your tips i received from our small town ac guy. Thanks for adding a bit more to my knowledge base. Big help.

  • @pepolopez663
    @pepolopez663 5 років тому +6

    Thank you for all this tips no one do this things for free 👍👍👍 help a lot.

    • @jonclarkson5911
      @jonclarkson5911 4 роки тому

      It works. I do it once a year. And the house gets chilly afterwards.

  • @andreavillalobos8675
    @andreavillalobos8675 5 років тому +3

    My capacitor failed on a super hot Friday evening so yes, having a spare on hand is a really good idea. I was lucky enough to know someone who had spares. It never fails, the AC always goes out on a weekend when nothing is open and it's considered an emergency for someone to go out and assist.

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  5 років тому +1

      I much agree! Thank you for commenting!

  • @DiegoVansante
    @DiegoVansante 2 роки тому +1

    Thank for this critical information on the maintenance needs of my new AC. Needed a run through like yours.

  • @blackhorse2947
    @blackhorse2947 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent information and demonstration

  • @neverneverquit2726
    @neverneverquit2726 5 років тому +3

    You make the best most information rich videos! Thank you!

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  5 років тому +2

      Thank you! Glad you find the videos useful! :)

  • @carloszerpa4565
    @carloszerpa4565 4 роки тому +5

    Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

  • @garnbugby2539
    @garnbugby2539 3 роки тому

    What a fountain of expertise you are! Thanks for sharing with all of us! Excellent videos!

  • @stansbruv3169
    @stansbruv3169 2 роки тому +2

    Nice work friend! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience with us!

  • @LanceRHull
    @LanceRHull 5 років тому +4

    Great info! Thanks for all the awesome tips. You are a stud!

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  5 років тому +1

      Thank you Lance! Glad you liked the video!