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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
  • In this video I find an air conditioner that stopped the day before! #hvacguy #hvac #airconditioning #hvaclife #airconditioner #hvactrainingvideos #hvaccompany #hvactroubleshooting #hvactechnician #furnace #evaporator ‪@ruud‬ #skilledtrades #bluecollar #bluecollarpride #dirtycoil
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 113

  • @Wildwoodjake
    @Wildwoodjake Місяць тому +36

    People like this customer run the equipment till it breaks then say I didn’t touch a thing…we know you didn’t touch a garden hose or the phone or filter for routine maintenance.

    • @makinbac0n
      @makinbac0n Місяць тому +7

      Most people don't even know what routine maintenance is. It works, therefore they use it and when it doesn't we get videos.

  • @KenKen-ui4ny
    @KenKen-ui4ny Місяць тому +17

    Negligence can be a fatal blow to an HVAC system.

  • @SarahatPVMS
    @SarahatPVMS Місяць тому +18

    Curtis...you're an angel for working for this population. God bless you!

    • @bobshanery5152
      @bobshanery5152 Місяць тому +4

      The not care to do any basic maintenance population?

    • @carlseiz1266
      @carlseiz1266 Місяць тому +5

      You think she knows how to clean an ac Coil

  • @sziltner
    @sziltner Місяць тому +15

    When you mow the lawn, ALWAYS point the mower discharge at your AC condenser coil! 😒

    • @topher8634
      @topher8634 3 дні тому

      Make sure it's running first for maximum penetration.

  • @richb4099
    @richb4099 Місяць тому +6

    You really earn your $$ and I don't think many AC service guys or companies where I live would do what you did there. They'ed quote a new system.

  • @OnusBones
    @OnusBones Місяць тому +6

    Did you say there was raw sewage around the condenser? That's vile; I might have had the landlord deal with that first. There was a lot to that one; nice fixes.

  • @franks6837
    @franks6837 Місяць тому +3

    You really go to the next level. I'll tell you that for nothing. You should keep a couple pieces of 2X10 in van for places like that where you can span the dangerous opening in the attic. And one good thing the goddamn smoke detector WASNT chirping the whole time you there anyways

  • @5metalacid1
    @5metalacid1 Місяць тому +14

    It sometimes baffles me why I get home from a day of running calls, cussing my job, and running what ifs over and over in my mind, just to watch you run yours. I guess it must be a sort of comfort in knowing we’re all getting burnt up mentally and physically this time of year 😂. Happy 4th of July, brother! Hope you’re able to enjoy this holiday and weekend in it’s entirety.

    • @HVACGUY
      @HVACGUY  Місяць тому +10

      Thanks. I’m working all of Thursday and Friday, but I may get the whole weekend.

    • @markyrizzo2283
      @markyrizzo2283 Місяць тому +5

      Haha I feel that bruddah

    • @raykrv6a
      @raykrv6a Місяць тому

      Hope you are getting well paid to put up with that nonsense. Make the money and take time off in the slow season.

  • @sziltner
    @sziltner Місяць тому +4

    The reason after taking a couple of HVAC courses, I chose a different career! 👍🏻

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 Місяць тому +7

    Black Widow is Not so Common but most folks don’t realize that most homes have Brown Recluse. 🤔

  • @jimdavis6833
    @jimdavis6833 Місяць тому +5

    The ceiling fan on that porch has definitely seen better days.

  • @user-kr7hm9ru1d
    @user-kr7hm9ru1d Місяць тому +1

    If you are married or have a gf, if they watch these videos, I'm sure they would have a newfound appreciation for what you do to bring home the bacon. I have had ac issues I know I could fix, but I ain't going in that attic. Awesome vids.

  • @jthonn
    @jthonn Місяць тому +4

    You got her going again. Man that thing was filthy. Good job

  • @dfirth224
    @dfirth224 Місяць тому +3

    Black widows are very common in CA. Usually don't see them in daytime, just the egg sacs and webs. But at night they come out to feed. if they are hungry they will wait by the spider web until something comes along.

  • @roberttraylor1392
    @roberttraylor1392 Місяць тому +4

    you walked in on a train wreck that all from poor maintenace great of taking care of it i enjoy all your videos

  • @jrsmyth9761
    @jrsmyth9761 Місяць тому +2

    Maybe use a better marker so it does not fade.
    Also mark it in multiple places.

  • @SonicOrbStudios
    @SonicOrbStudios Місяць тому +6

    I remember having to do 2 of these in one day when I worked for an HVAC company that scheduled everything for us. I didn't even last a year

  • @frugalprepper
    @frugalprepper Місяць тому +3

    That thing really was Ruud!

  • @jasonabbott5161
    @jasonabbott5161 Місяць тому +2

    It makes baby jesus cry thinking about what jack leg put that system in originally. TXV bulb in the wrong spot, jigsaw puzzle of a trap for the evap coil, and they also pinched down that 3/8 evap coil line down to what? is that 3/16" or 1/4"?

  • @thomasgautney5586
    @thomasgautney5586 Місяць тому +2

    Hey Curtis, amazes me how folks neglect system maintenance, which would go a long way to keep their A/C cooling. It's not that hard but guess when you have uneducated folks, they just don't understand. It keeps you in business for sure. Great video, love your content and Git-R-Done attitude brother! God bless you sir, stay safe in your travels! Wishing you a wonderful 4th July holiday!

  • @robalexander7348
    @robalexander7348 Місяць тому +3

    Well Curtis, a good clean up there, that system sure was neglected, did you leave a box of spare filters with her when leaving 😉 Au

  • @TomLawson05
    @TomLawson05 Місяць тому +3

    Great job Curtis that filter was past nasty some people don’t have a clue about maintenance thanks for the video

  • @deweyabbott5310
    @deweyabbott5310 Місяць тому +2

    if that is raw sewage being alowed to run the codes an epa would be all over that owner for that to get fixed

  • @richlikeg3722
    @richlikeg3722 Місяць тому +1

    Some people, they think they can run the unit in the ground and think it be an easy fix when they call you. I bet they neglect their cars too.

  • @robertairey3095
    @robertairey3095 Місяць тому +3

    I loved the start of the video. Had me sitting here a tad before 5am laughing like a fool as you caution us about select spiders, and what may provoke them... then proceed to shove your hands right into everything. hehehe probably just me, but after watching the entire video I'm still laughing about that. Great job as usual, keep them coming.

  • @jonathanbrantley8406
    @jonathanbrantley8406 25 днів тому

    Great job, might suggest when you change refrigerants you mark it with a paint marker ,new refrigerant & date so it doesn't fade out on outside of cabinet! Or mark it inside too with regular marker . Just a cya tip.keeps you from guessing on return call's because as many as you do you can't remember everything .

  • @stephenbullock-yn3vh
    @stephenbullock-yn3vh Місяць тому +4

    Excellent work curtis 👍✌️

    • @HVACGUY
      @HVACGUY  Місяць тому +3

      Thanks 👍

  • @reese8752
    @reese8752 Місяць тому +11

    Don’t shoot the HVAC guy

  • @260bill260
    @260bill260 Місяць тому

    Wow, great video and you did a real nice job thank you. I wonder if there are any HVAC repair guys that would take out a coil and clean it and then put it back in. That’s the first time I’ve ever seen that on a UA-cam video. Nice job. Thanks for your hard work

  • @ahmedbelly1926
    @ahmedbelly1926 Місяць тому +1

    Good Lord. That was terrible. Good work sir.

  • @brianchadwick9405
    @brianchadwick9405 Місяць тому +2

    I have cleaned so many this bad or worse, in place. If Ipulledthat one itwould be replaced. Good job.

  • @gas_man1565
    @gas_man1565 Місяць тому

    to totally put in all the gas into a system from a tank, use your reclaimer (reverse flow) so u dont lose any refrigerant. FYI works fanastic!

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 Місяць тому +7

    If you Neglect it, you’re going to Sweat.

  • @edwinfanai1979
    @edwinfanai1979 Місяць тому +2

    Nice work Curtis. Did i say that is 422B? Mixed with R22? I have never use that, wonder if its cheaper than 407C/427A that I’ve been using. Please and thanks 🙏

    • @HVACGUY
      @HVACGUY  Місяць тому +1

      422B, but not mixed

  • @steveoh9838
    @steveoh9838 Місяць тому +1

    House was built mid 60's. That cieling insulation is mid 60's code, optional. Didn't flatten out all that much. Oh the days when energy was cheap as dirt. Single pane wood sash windows as well, good air flow 😎

  • @1975original
    @1975original Місяць тому +2

    I had a western black widow hanging out by my pool yesterday!

  • @jackkreighbaum783
    @jackkreighbaum783 Місяць тому +1

    It looks like a previous tech left an old cap just lying in the tray?

  • @Paulie1232
    @Paulie1232 Місяць тому +11

    Must be a rental house 😊

    • @HVACGUY
      @HVACGUY  Місяць тому +8

      Is it obvious

    • @Garth2011
      @Garth2011 Місяць тому +5

      Owner of property needs to be advised to keep up on HVAC maintenance. That was sick to let it get that bad for a paying tenant.

    • @bailles
      @bailles Місяць тому +1

      You have expectations as a renter. I’ve seen just how thin the walls are down south. Insulation is a afterthought. Those cooling bills must be high. One for dirty and two no insulation. Let’s not talk about all the shifty workmanship from prior people. It would drive me crazy. I get frustrated that I can’t turn my boiler off in the summer so I can keep things lubed up and have hot water. Clean my furnace every year. $400 we’ll spent!

    • @Garth2011
      @Garth2011 Місяць тому +2

      @@bailles Property owners need to maintain their property. Who knows how long this tenant has lived there, 1 year, 2 years? My guess, that filter was a good 8 years old. Garbage disposals, HVAC, faucets, drains and hose bibs etc. are all on the property owner when they need repaired. That water pressure Curtis was dealing with is a shame.

    • @tombeilman5579
      @tombeilman5579 Місяць тому +1

      Is that replacement Freon flamible

  • @mikemaki1104
    @mikemaki1104 Місяць тому +3

    Lint and dust

  • @WSmith2024
    @WSmith2024 Місяць тому +3

    Definitely need some blown in insulation; after a clean up. Thanks for the video.

  • @stevencossaboon3237
    @stevencossaboon3237 Місяць тому

    Great job Curtis. Another system brought back from the bone yard.

  • @romeoser5397
    @romeoser5397 Місяць тому +3

    When checking a motor, what signs do you look for when needing to replace it, i see you move the shaft but side to side or up and down?

    • @kevinwalker4623
      @kevinwalker4623 Місяць тому +2

      side to side gives one an idea of bushing wear, up and down tells you end play. It should spin nice and free with a minimum of both. Try it on a used one compared to a new and you will get a feel for the differences. You could use a dial indicator to test both but that is a bit over kill, I never looked for the actual specs for runout and endplay. Good question, now I gotta go look! Thanks!

  • @mrsmith5114
    @mrsmith5114 Місяць тому +1

    Wish you included the price per job in these videos.

  • @pollydor07
    @pollydor07 Місяць тому

    Some home owners used blue filter came with the evap coil or recommended by the installers I found the dust on evap coil like blanket blocked air flow . I recommended to uses better quality a/f 7-8 micron plus like filtret brand

  • @biggysground1
    @biggysground1 Місяць тому +4

    Is this a rental or a home owner? Absolutely ridiculous!

    • @kens.3729
      @kens.3729 Місяць тому +1

      What’s your Guess ? 🤔

  • @rav4hybrid
    @rav4hybrid Місяць тому +4

    I enjoyed every bit of that!

    • @HVACGUY
      @HVACGUY  Місяць тому

      Glad you liked it!

  • @randallducote8110
    @randallducote8110 Місяць тому +2

    If I may ask what was the name brand of the filter you installed and where can I get them? I'm looking for a good filter that doesn't restrict air flow too much.

  • @butlerstouchHVAC
    @butlerstouchHVAC Місяць тому

    great cleaning tech

  • @deanmartin1966
    @deanmartin1966 Місяць тому +1

    I like the longer videos. No insulation in that attic. It’s not going to help them out at all. She’s going to be like you fixed it too good now our electric bill is 600 bucks a month. Lol.

  • @user-bj3wj9oj6h
    @user-bj3wj9oj6h Місяць тому

    Great job guy

  • @martinjanssen7048
    @martinjanssen7048 Місяць тому +1

    Respect voor je werk top 🎉

  • @Ojames600
    @Ojames600 Місяць тому +2

    That Hvac was bad 😮. I had called a couple companies to add 2lb of 410A freon to my unit, they both charging $120/lb ☹. Is that the going rate for 410A ?

  • @gustavorocha6149
    @gustavorocha6149 Місяць тому

    New vacuum pump? Nice

  • @Garth2011
    @Garth2011 Місяць тому +2

    How did the blower wheel look? Man that system was filthy...I hope you got her a case of filters !
    I agree on the condenser fan motor...they will keep running as long as the bearings are free and not bound up and for who knows how long. Best to save that money for down the road, good call.

  • @Fluorescentlighting123
    @Fluorescentlighting123 Місяць тому +3

    Love your videos!!!!!!!!!

  • @JasonHumphrey-dx2ml
    @JasonHumphrey-dx2ml Місяць тому +2

    What is your torch setup and tip type?

  • @sirraident
    @sirraident Місяць тому

    A lot of people don't know that they have to maintain a system let alone change a filter. I take five minutes to explain what they need to do.
    I recall I went out to a no cool resi call because the cu coil was impacted and falling apart. His dog also found his favorite spot on the coil. So I explained after the coil is replaced, he wash it every month and he put up a small fence to keep the dog away from it. Dog will be sad I'm sure.

  • @sziltner
    @sziltner Місяць тому +3

    Hey, COMPLETE SYSTEM CHANGE OUT TIME! 😅

  • @markyrizzo2283
    @markyrizzo2283 Місяць тому +2

    That system is a piece of Shy-Zahhhh

  • @jameswood9764
    @jameswood9764 Місяць тому

    Shame that other technicians can not remove the old parts they replaced. Old capacitors?

  • @chrisscott1547
    @chrisscott1547 Місяць тому

    29:30 ... And that refrigerant is only slightly flammable.

  • @reese8752
    @reese8752 Місяць тому +2

    More condenser carpet

  • @mikemaki1104
    @mikemaki1104 Місяць тому +1

    No I was talking about the outside unit the one with the spiders and all that lint

  • @arong4906
    @arong4906 Місяць тому +1

    Thank God I do commercial.

  • @bigscout1584
    @bigscout1584 Місяць тому +1

    Dadgum if I would have cleaned it before any work was done

  • @AlexNH56
    @AlexNH56 Місяць тому +1

    Dam hahaha yall not gonna short me are you hahahaha dam haah that’s messed up

  • @w.knudsen5570
    @w.knudsen5570 Місяць тому

    Down came the rain and washed the spiders out, ...

  • @deweyabbott5310
    @deweyabbott5310 Місяць тому +2

    carry some spider spray an spray the area

  • @brianchadwick9405
    @brianchadwick9405 Місяць тому +1

    Measurequick has taught me much

  • @cr-cg7kn
    @cr-cg7kn Місяць тому

    i’ve found door mats always work better than air filters .

  • @blh3741
    @blh3741 Місяць тому

    No picking your nose or biting your finger nails after this repair job. :~)

  • @Paul-IE-Repairs
    @Paul-IE-Repairs Місяць тому

    at least there isnt a liquid line restriction, sheesh is that 1/4 to 1/8" on the LL?

  • @user-fl4rc9oz7s
    @user-fl4rc9oz7s Місяць тому

    I used dollar store Awesome for coils and blowers, beat Calgon chem...

  • @aland680
    @aland680 Місяць тому +5

    Whoever is that landlord for that property is not one you should have as a customer, If the landlord doesn't care why should you?

    • @HVACGUY
      @HVACGUY  Місяць тому +15

      He pays his bills without complaining. And my prices aren’t low. That’s a good customer.

    • @aland680
      @aland680 Місяць тому +3

      @@HVACGUY I guess that is the bottom line if he pays. I as a landlord I'm too poor to let my units run that way. Money talks.

  • @w5cdt
    @w5cdt Місяць тому

    Who was supposed to be maintaining that HVAC system? Looks like it hasn’t been touched in 20 years.

  • @blake_edwards
    @blake_edwards Місяць тому +1

    Well, you know your ball valve works

  • @KevinKinder-ey9gv
    @KevinKinder-ey9gv Місяць тому

    That's one nasty AC unit

  • @chuckq54
    @chuckq54 Місяць тому +2

    It seems that it’s all rentals owned by slumlords 😢😢😢🤬🤬🤬

  • @AlexNH56
    @AlexNH56 Місяць тому +1

    Nope fuck striders I’m done!!!!

  • @mikemaki1104
    @mikemaki1104 Місяць тому +2

    How come you don't try to vacuum all that length and dust off first before you spray it down

    • @kevinwalker4623
      @kevinwalker4623 Місяць тому +2

      I presume you are speaking of the coil he pulled. There is no vacuum nozzle that will fit more than two inches in before it won't go anymore because of the v-shape. Most of the time, there is grease and hair spray embedded with the dust which makes glue. Water is the least damaging way to clean the fins. If the fins bend over no air flows through so you have to be careful with whatever weapon you chose to attack it with. Rinse off the surface dirt, throw on the foam and give it a bit, rinse and volia! That foam cleaner is border line magic on all that goop! Stuff is designed for just that purpose. Remember also those coils condense all the time, like a glass of ice, so its instant mud.

  • @daveerrington5166
    @daveerrington5166 Місяць тому

    How the hell do people live like that sheesh

  • @bobgallo3775
    @bobgallo3775 Місяць тому

    Curtis, you should wear the gloves like Steve Lav. This post makes me glad to be retired.

  • @professionalinspectionserv9468
    @professionalinspectionserv9468 Місяць тому

    So what would have been the bill on something like this? What would a new coil have been? Just wondering...Must be renters... or just stupidly lazy.

  • @robertlamey7612
    @robertlamey7612 13 днів тому

    I don’t know why my ac isn’t working. “It’s junk and maintenance is a rip off” lol

  • @robertlamey7612
    @robertlamey7612 13 днів тому

    But I changed the filter 2 weeks ago

  • @billhill839
    @billhill839 Місяць тому

    The condenser coil was filthy. and the furnace filter was plugged solid. Why would you check anything out before you cleaned the coil and replace the filter? Nice job cleaning that A coil. Airflow should be the first thing to check, no?