Gas Furnace Turning Off? Here's What Might Be Happening

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 304

  • @jayjudd6518
    @jayjudd6518 5 місяців тому +6

    This was one of those that start out small but cost the customer dearly in the end. You did save the customers and families life. Finding that heat exchanger full of cracks , praise the Lord. Hallelujah.😊😊

  • @justincaldarella
    @justincaldarella 7 місяців тому +20

    Best HVAC video I’ve seen, you couldn’t have explained it any better. Thank you.

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому +2

      Wow, thanks!

    • @Caesar-nq5if
      @Caesar-nq5if 5 місяців тому +2

      @@TaddyDigest dude, you are better than any instructor I've had. Keep the videos rolling, you're gonna make me rich.

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  5 місяців тому +1

      Really means a lot thank you so much

  • @richardjohnson8372
    @richardjohnson8372 5 місяців тому +4

    Thanks Tad, you're very thorough and that is why you found the cracked heat exchanger, too bad for the customer but good for their health and safety, they were lucky to have you as a service tech.

  • @nealmanbasslicker
    @nealmanbasslicker 7 місяців тому +6

    You know who I am...and I want to just tell you, once again, that you are a Superman in your field. You-are-amazing. Never stop. You have a great future ahead of you. - Neal

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому +2

      My brother I do know who you are and I sincerely appreciate you you don't even know thank you.

  • @user-su5ft8lc9q
    @user-su5ft8lc9q 6 місяців тому +4

    Very good explanation, I'm retired now after many decades in hvac. I REALLY LOVE IT AND WISH MY KNEES WOULDN'T HAVE GONE BAD ON ME. ALLWAYS USE SOME KIND OF KNEE PROTECTION.!!!!!

  • @atlasfueloilinc.2421
    @atlasfueloilinc.2421 4 місяці тому +1

    I have a furnace with 140 limit switch open, now I can believe it is a cracked heat exchanger. I was speaking with co worker over phone and found it. Thanks for the info.

  • @pa1396
    @pa1396 7 місяців тому +8

    good Job guys, I am an HVAC tech with few years of experience and i just came accross your video out of bordom amd wanted to appreciate what you are doing, keep it up

  • @DennisYounker-sf5wb
    @DennisYounker-sf5wb 6 місяців тому +3

    That secondary heat exchanger was clean af bro.

  • @isonlynameleft
    @isonlynameleft Місяць тому +1

    Wow, fascinating. I've actually ran onto quite a few bad limits switches though for some reason.

  • @ftofte2008
    @ftofte2008 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video. You explained everything just fine. Thanks!

  • @jeffeverett274
    @jeffeverett274 6 місяців тому +2

    Very informative, didn't realize that there was so much involved. Looks like keeping the coils clean is important. Thanks.👍

  • @STUNT4516
    @STUNT4516 7 місяців тому +1

    Such a good diagnostics test/learning video. IM SUPER EXCITED

  • @dyershvac5884
    @dyershvac5884 6 місяців тому +1

    No better in the business than ol Tadd. He's a master!

  • @duanehouston7689
    @duanehouston7689 2 місяці тому

    Great video, especially the cold air return tip.

  • @James_YaakovGirded
    @James_YaakovGirded 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video. I’m gonna rewatch and take notes. I’m an hvac student in Florida and I am confused about direction but you helped me with information thank you.

  • @zahedaminullah6934
    @zahedaminullah6934 7 місяців тому +6

    Your video was amazing from start to scratch, well explained, i bet you a camera scope would not find that crack, hard to find cracks with a camera, but you did everything the right way, good job!

  • @jessetmuniz7834
    @jessetmuniz7834 7 місяців тому +11

    Man, I like and enjoy very much your teaching scenarios, and troubleshooting a lot. I do HVAC but not like you residential/commercial. I only do apartments complex and pretty much is the same each day, since is the same property. Every once an awhile I do City Residential. But definitely I'm learning and keep learning by watching your videos. You're the best!

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому +5

      I'm glad you enjoy the video. You're the reason I do them my friend. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @sleep0228
    @sleep0228 5 місяців тому +1

    Customer here. Nice video, i love learning how things work.

  • @AaronPowellvox
    @AaronPowellvox 7 місяців тому +3

    I had a bad limit the other day. It was on a package unit though so it got corroded. Great video once again!

  • @andydevine5847
    @andydevine5847 4 місяці тому +1

    Very informative and well done video. All the right talking points. I learned a lot. Having come from an Industrial HVAC background, I feel that I have a lot to learn in the residential/commercial sector where I now own a business. This was very helpful. Walla Walla Washington.

  • @user-bl7on5vo3c
    @user-bl7on5vo3c 4 місяці тому +1

    Tad, you guys in Tennessee really know your ac/heating trade. im glad i follow you bc even tho ive been doing this for 22 years in Fl so no gas furnaces much, i learn something new from you each and every time, cause and effect! Thanks for sharing.

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad to hear that my brother please keep watching

  • @edwinhiler5890
    @edwinhiler5890 7 місяців тому +2

    I learned a lot from this video. The biggest thing is the way to check in the limit switch is open with the thermistor, thought that it was only used to find super heats

  • @ryanchurchill8245
    @ryanchurchill8245 7 місяців тому +5

    This was an awesome video!! I learned more here than I have in 6 months of school. Thank you Tad!!

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому +3

      I really appreciate you saying that you are awesome. Thank you so much for watching.
      Please share the video if you have time and hit the like button.

    • @dporrasxtremeLS3
      @dporrasxtremeLS3 7 місяців тому

      Yes! Taddy So much info. here! This Really Helps us who are out in the field troubleshoot, and be observant to the symptoms we see and the study we've done on heating and A/C. Very Good Video! Thanks! @@TaddyDigest

  • @derekkay2104
    @derekkay2104 6 місяців тому +1

    great work and thank you, i am visiting you from Atlanta Ga. keep helping me be a more proficient technician

  • @pedrotinoco5821
    @pedrotinoco5821 5 місяців тому +1

    it was very important for my education, thanks for your time from Chicago IL.

  • @sarbbhamra6758
    @sarbbhamra6758 7 місяців тому +2

    Hello, thank you so much for taking a time to make these videos. I learned so much from your videos. God bless you!!!
    Toronto, Canada

  • @pedrogonzalez9184
    @pedrogonzalez9184 7 місяців тому +1

    Great job bro Pedro from Tampa FL leading every time with U.

  • @allen17sbmvp
    @allen17sbmvp 5 місяців тому +2

    Your videos are liquid gold!!!!! Ty bud

  • @TheIdeaLounge
    @TheIdeaLounge 7 місяців тому +1

    This was super helpful!! Thanks for making!

  • @dinowiz27
    @dinowiz27 6 місяців тому +1

    You explained that very well and a lot of helpful information for young technicians learning the trade. My name is Eric and im watching your videos from Baltimore Maryland.

  • @Tonyhvac
    @Tonyhvac 7 місяців тому +4

    Great service brother,good job 💯

  • @ilovedemfokes
    @ilovedemfokes 5 місяців тому +1

    Sir, that was just about the most helpful vids I have seen in a loooong time. Thank you. Saved me a world of headache. BTW I love those Maxi Flex gloves - all I've been using.

  • @KARNAK47
    @KARNAK47 3 місяці тому +1

    I've been doing this for about about 20 years or more and I always add to returns to the big 90s like that. That dirty coil also could have contributed to that bad exchanger. But I would have never probably caught that without breaking it down myself because it had a rich nice blue and white Flame. In my experience over the years usually when that boy cracks I get some orange in the flame. Thanks for the tips I'll add this in my notes of troubleshooting. Love your content you do an awesome job peace and blessings😂

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you brother I'm glad you like to content. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @carlillos9921
    @carlillos9921 7 місяців тому +1

    Love watching your videos Taddy.

  • @PremierBuildingService
    @PremierBuildingService 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for posting this video I’m new to field and need these to learn I’m going to be paying for more details again thanks

  • @ronaldswindell1525
    @ronaldswindell1525 7 місяців тому +3

    A better filter will keep those heat exchangers clean!! 😊 I’ve been doing HVAC for 17 years, I’m located in Eastern middle Tennessee. You make really great videos! Keep it up!!

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому +1

      Good to know!

    • @disnalee
      @disnalee 5 місяців тому +1

      My furnace stays running nonstop but blows no heat. You can feel the warmth by the vent but no warm air blows. I had two servicemen come but they only offer me to buy a new furnace from them. So far no repair yet. I hope its okay for the next 2 months. Damn they say board is bad $600+, fan motor bad $1000+ and need a new thermostat cuz mine has mercury., and a new furnace will run $4200+++ not including yearly service cleaning. I like to just get it repair but not having to buy a whole new furnace when not necessary... Is there any honest repairman out there???

    • @JB-lu7vz
      @JB-lu7vz 5 місяців тому

      What MERV rating for a filter do you consider optimal for air cleaning but not too restrictive of air flow? Thanks!

  • @user-ni2gf8gb9x
    @user-ni2gf8gb9x 5 місяців тому +2

    My boss and the customers think I should be able to do all this in like 20 minutes, by myself in a cramped attic space. lol You pretty knowledgeable tech Taddy. love your vids.

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  5 місяців тому +3

      Your boss needs to get up there and do it himself

    • @techti8792
      @techti8792 5 місяців тому

      NTE bruh

    • @Tito-hvac8
      @Tito-hvac8 2 місяці тому

      The same thing happens with me 😏

  • @Eddy63
    @Eddy63 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice troubleshooting & nice find on the heat exchanger ... Good info Tad ... Thx

  • @ZER0V1dzz
    @ZER0V1dzz 6 місяців тому +1

    Failed heat exchanger and a fist bump hahah, can't imagine why 😂 Good work guys.

  • @sergiodominguez2103
    @sergiodominguez2103 6 місяців тому +1

    That so good a really learn something. Thank you for sharing your experience

  • @Caesar-nq5if
    @Caesar-nq5if 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm about to get out of medical and back into HVAC. I'm addicted to this channel

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  5 місяців тому +1

      Really appreciate you watching brother

    • @Caesar-nq5if
      @Caesar-nq5if 5 місяців тому +1

      @@TaddyDigest seriously, you are the Compressor Professor. I can't wait to start my LLC and I have you to thank

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  5 місяців тому

      That's awesome the compressor professor 😄 🤣

  • @elgallo0823
    @elgallo0823 5 місяців тому +1

    The best HVAC guy

  • @user-im5dk2bg8n
    @user-im5dk2bg8n 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video with good knowledge. Thanks for sharing

  • @JesseDoesHVAC
    @JesseDoesHVAC 7 місяців тому +2

    Considering the space above the units most of the time, i never understand why not lift the unit up and take return from the bottom as well. Good catch on that HX

  • @harolddalesr8365
    @harolddalesr8365 7 місяців тому +1

    Here from southern Utah. Enjoy your show.

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому +1

      That is excellent so glad you're here brother

  • @konstantinusstoyanov9749
    @konstantinusstoyanov9749 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice diagnosis, thank you

  • @crz666
    @crz666 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video thank you!!

  • @led_handymanservicesocalif6432
    @led_handymanservicesocalif6432 5 місяців тому +2

    I hope you start posting TikTok from Mitchell SD because I used to fish 🐠 around there as a lived in SF

  • @pedrotinoco5821
    @pedrotinoco5821 5 місяців тому +1

    I LIKE YOUR VIDEO, I 'M LEARNING A LOT FROM YOU THANKS, HI FROM CHICAGO IL.

  • @drubradley8821
    @drubradley8821 5 місяців тому +2

    That was impressive diagnosis... Well done. Still scary though, fearing mine will dump out on me..

  • @NationCraftbros
    @NationCraftbros 6 місяців тому +1

    dam thats a big ass crack. i always put a box for 3.5 ton ac or anything at a 100kbtu and over. you offered to fix first before replacment. i beleive in building value with the client. when they see you actually care they will throw whatever you offer them. good work. im from illinois lol

  • @renemolina4030
    @renemolina4030 7 місяців тому +1

    Bro thank you, for spreading your knowledge u rock. I wanna become a super tech just like u.

  • @rayanderson4302
    @rayanderson4302 7 місяців тому +2

    Really great informative video. I'm having an issue with my garage furnace my cousin sent me this link. I'm a plumber in illinois. The garage heaters a lot different it's one of those ceiling hung units. I changed the limit switch thinking that was the issue. It's not. I'm going to run some tests and check out the coil but this thing just keeps on shutting off on me. I was also going to try and change the thermostat. This thing was working fine and then it just started shutting off after 5 minutes of operation.

  • @bretyoung1869
    @bretyoung1869 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video, thanks !!

  • @tonydiaz3168
    @tonydiaz3168 7 місяців тому +2

    Nice job brother I learned a lot from this video

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому

      So glad to hear my friend. Thank you so much for watching

  • @zman919
    @zman919 4 місяці тому +1

    Hello sir. Just want to say I'm new to your channel and the content you present is excellent!!!!! Great Job!!

  • @TonyHoanz-vc2pq
    @TonyHoanz-vc2pq 6 місяців тому +1

    Great jobs . From Houston

  • @peterman8058
    @peterman8058 16 днів тому +1

    Excellent, I learned a lot on this one. Thank you!

  • @charliemahoney2912
    @charliemahoney2912 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you.
    AC coil was plugged.
    Switch was doing its job.

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  5 місяців тому

      Glad it helped

    • @charliemahoney2912
      @charliemahoney2912 5 місяців тому

      It is helpful to see someone else take time to find out the root problem and not just try and quick fix the symptoms.
      The part was telling of another fault.
      Excellent

    • @charliemahoney2912
      @charliemahoney2912 5 місяців тому

      The modern "health care" system works the symptoms and not root problems as well, and we know how healthy Americans are.

  • @dammo361
    @dammo361 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the video....good one.

  • @josevela7868
    @josevela7868 7 місяців тому +1

    Maaaaan you really go into Depth your Amazing God Bless Always

  • @tedhicks5431
    @tedhicks5431 7 місяців тому +2

    I remember yrs back ac kept freezing up with clean evaporator it was the secondary heat exchanger

  • @brunoshvac2578
    @brunoshvac2578 7 місяців тому +5

    The thermistor was getting hotter then the rating on the limit because it was possibly sticking in to far. That furnace as most Carrier brands use a baffle to direct the air flow directly at the high limit to cool it off. I’d recommend using a piece of tape to hold the thermistor directly on the limit so it sees what the limit does. Nice find on the plugged secondary. Carrier also put out a bulletin for some of there units showing the insulation deteriorating and puffing up inside the primary section of heat exchanger and directly under the high limit the insulation puffs up and blocks a portion of the air from the blower motor even though the baffle is blowing it directly at it, causing nuisance limit trips. Their solution is to remove the limit and cut half-inch strips of metal tape, approximately 4 inches long and put them through the whole of the limit to secure the insulation back to the jacket. No more limit trips. This bulletin is posted and available.Heil is a carrier brand. Great video thanks.

    • @BigCivilSac
      @BigCivilSac 7 місяців тому

      Hello, do you have some reference material to look at. I am having the same issue. The furnace blower was getting suffocated by the loose insulation above blower motor. The board showed code 33. I removed the loose insulation and still get code 33. I’m planning to replace the limit switch. The gas burners shuts off after couple of minutes. The furnace is about a 4 years old.

    • @brunoshvac2578
      @brunoshvac2578 7 місяців тому +1

      @@BigCivilSac I was only referring to what I saw in the video and expanding on what he had done or explained. Unfortunately I have not diagnosed your situation so I wouldn’t be able to offer and useful information. I’d suggest calling a professional in your area. Good luck.

  • @diaztechnicianllc8452
    @diaztechnicianllc8452 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m Daniel from Chicago, good video hope you make more videos

  • @williamserver4332
    @williamserver4332 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Thanks man

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому

      You're welcome brother glad you like the video

  • @jakejeffrey13
    @jakejeffrey13 7 місяців тому +1

    Just had this same thing yesterday!

  • @ramonconcepcion6083
    @ramonconcepcion6083 2 місяці тому +1

    There isn't enough dirt to consider that a blocked secondary heat exchanger. The most likely cause is undersized ductwork or oversized furnace. Installing a furnace of the same size will cause the same overheating problem if you don't address the true cause of the overheat problem. You need to include duct static pressure test in your troubleshooting . I do agree with you about needing returns on both side or 1 on the bottom for a 5 ton furnace

  • @user-wn1qs9rw8b
    @user-wn1qs9rw8b 7 місяців тому +1

    I learned not fist bump when I find a broken heat exchanger. But also thank you, great video.

  • @paulocsanchez9906
    @paulocsanchez9906 6 місяців тому +1

    Good video very helpful thanks a lot 👍

  • @yavinhighsmith
    @yavinhighsmith 5 місяців тому +1

    WOW!!! I learned so much from that video. When I seen the busted exchanger, my wallet started making cash register sounds 😂😂😂 nice video. 👌🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  5 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching

  • @agustincastrejon5966
    @agustincastrejon5966 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice video amigo, I learned a lot about you videos,,,, gracias] thanks I from Chicago I just started HVAC-R business,,

  • @dovadova6318
    @dovadova6318 7 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful brother thank you for this video.

  • @brunomarquez3409
    @brunomarquez3409 7 місяців тому +1

    You the best . 👍

  • @TomLawson05
    @TomLawson05 7 місяців тому +2

    Great job tad I had a high efficiency filter trip a high temp limit a while back always use cheap filters

  • @JaimeGarcia-eg2qv
    @JaimeGarcia-eg2qv 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you TAc I didn’t know you couldn’t add another return at the furnace if there is a water heater near by.

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  5 місяців тому

      You're welcome my brother

  • @maheradous9257
    @maheradous9257 7 місяців тому +1

    Good job

  • @brunomarquez3409
    @brunomarquez3409 5 місяців тому +1

    You’re the best. Thanks for the advice. 👍 my name is Bruno I live in Alexandria Virginia

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  5 місяців тому

      Hey bruno i'm glad you're here brother
      Stay healthy stay happy

  • @davidhazas7162
    @davidhazas7162 6 місяців тому +4

    Hey, if the return was too small then that could definitely have contributed to the short cycling of the heater and a cracked heat exchanger over time. Evap coil could have been dirty too. Good pointers. It's always my last measurement static pressure and too often I wish I would have went straight to it. That man needs a new unit. Good find.

  • @eternity77795
    @eternity77795 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks was very helpful tips

  • @Hvac-dude
    @Hvac-dude 7 місяців тому +1

    Good job 😊😊

  • @lucasash21
    @lucasash21 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @Harry1s
    @Harry1s 4 місяці тому +1

    Make you sure you check the gas pressure in and out of the gas valve. Too much gas pressure can damage heat exchangers.

  • @chadrayl9648
    @chadrayl9648 7 місяців тому +1

    I do what you do but I just pull one screw out of limit then stick my “k” type thermometer through that. Or pull limit, foil tape, then poke thermometer through. 😅 100 ways to skin a cat🤷🏼‍♂️ I’m in year 3 an always refer to your videos, thanks for helping us all out🤘🥃

  • @Geronimo03
    @Geronimo03 7 місяців тому +1

    Y'all funny as shit you were like wait why are we doing that but I understand the guy that's learning found the true cause

  • @thekinginthenorth989
    @thekinginthenorth989 7 місяців тому

    Great video! Definitely subscribing for more ❤❤🙌🙌

  • @rv10flyer84
    @rv10flyer84 7 місяців тому +2

    I always sell a high efficiency air cleaner with 90% of my jobs, yes even mobile homes. Saves a whole bunch of service calls.
    All you have to do is take a garden hose in through coil area and flush the coil and he out with foaming evaporator coil cleaner and water. Add a pan beneath the blower area to catch the water.

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому

      Good stuff brother
      I like your style

  • @cefarther3945
    @cefarther3945 5 місяців тому +1

    Cleaned all my vents and problem went away. I never thought of that.

  • @JosePadilla-yj1jm
    @JosePadilla-yj1jm 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice job nice video 👍💯

  • @marcusdarnell3348
    @marcusdarnell3348 7 місяців тому +2

    Excellent video teddy! What is the best way to clean that trap for 90% gas furnaces?

  • @danpresson
    @danpresson 7 місяців тому +1

    Good catch brother Dan from mo

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому

      Thanks 👍 Glad you're here brother Dan.

  • @Daviddemetrio_oficial
    @Daviddemetrio_oficial 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi ... I am in Everett WA and the video is amazing ... however all i learnt is that i wont be able to fix my furnice but call a technician ...ahahaha... thanks for the video ...

  • @butlerstouchHVAC
    @butlerstouchHVAC 7 місяців тому +1

    great video tech

  • @romanjorgenson593
    @romanjorgenson593 7 місяців тому +1

    Best video on UA-cam! I owe you dinner and a hand shake!

  • @JorgeM3434
    @JorgeM3434 7 місяців тому +1

    ¡Gracias!

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much you made my mouth drop open. That's awesome

  • @stanleywollman8616
    @stanleywollman8616 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you

  • @lastlak
    @lastlak 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank good tip!

  • @friedlogic
    @friedlogic 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice work

  • @nathanharris1997
    @nathanharris1997 7 місяців тому +1

    It's always the last thing you check that is the problem. Such is the life of an HVAC technician.

  • @mikedavis2356
    @mikedavis2356 6 місяців тому +1

    Good video

  • @justinrichard4190
    @justinrichard4190 7 місяців тому +2

    i was interested in seeing how to clean the secondary heat exchanger, do you just brush it off or hose it down maybe?