Amana Heat Pump simple fix

[@stevenlavimoniere]

GOOD IDEA DOUBLING UP THE COMMON WIRE TO CAP , I MIGHT JUST USE THAT IDEA

[@Android_Warrior]

Hey!, bright and early Steve! 👍 ☕️

[@TedCookHVAC]

No idea what made me think of it, but heck, even a broken clock is right twice a day!

[@sknight0391]

Ted .. you'll always be #2 in my book. 😎👍

[@sknight0391]

That made me laugh while I was typing it. 😂✌️😂✌️😂✌️😂✌️

[@normanfields6371]

Always feel that the wire between the contactor and the one cap is light gauge maybe like a number 14 I think it’s a good idea to double up like you did or also increase wire size from contactor to capacitor using number 10 with a couple new spaide terminal. Nice videos Ted in addition the other day I tried your trick using the drill bit on the Stuck condenser fan blade On motor shift and it helps me out thanks for the tip

[@familywest1697]

Never hurts to go above and beyond my friend. That's what sets guys like us apart.

[@jeremyworks5808]

Well you would think he should of changed contactor

[@_n8787]

@@jeremyworks5808 Why?

[@roberts1159]

Good tip about the double common. Thanks for sharing.

[@danwittels5542]

Good Job! That doubling up the common was a good idea, especially when the contacter was a little crusty. You can't keep a Goodman down!!!

[@larrycroft470]

I really enjoy your channel i appreciate you taking time to make these videos. I have learned so much watching you. I do some of my own maintenance but also have a professional tune up my gas pack Carrier 3Ton unit two times a year anyway.

[@ntsecrets]

the green wire is the "strain relief" lol

[@justingonzales8124]

Looks like we’ve got ourselfs another good videos thanks Ted!

[@Eddy63]

Doubling up the common ... Very interesting ... Good vid ...

[@AMDRADEONRUBY]

As ever Ted quality stuff love your videos. Miguel.

[@moonlightacmaintenance3232]

Good video. Glad you didn’t ride the lightning on that one.

[@onestarflag9876]

I'd always check amp draw at start up when the disconnect is that close since it's easy and that wire burnt up. Could be the beginnings of Lock Rotar and might call for a hard start kit soon depending on amp draw. Looking at the previous work from another company, this homeowner just found a better AC company that will be available when the unexpected happens.

[@throttlebottle5906]

should always replace the contactor in a situation like that or any electrical component/wire that's been overheated and oxidized. even though you replaced the wire and moved to a different terminal, those terminals tend to overheat all lugs at once due to the design and it could have been caused by a failing contactor and heat migrating up into the terminals. it will happen again and sooner than later, causing a callback and huffy customer or even a non-callback.

[@terryoconnell9576]

Hey Ted - had our home AC warranty guy come work on our unit and i was going to follow him around and show him everything I think he should know… then i thought of your channel… hell, i’m a helicopter! You are teaching people when to shut up and go away! Nice public service there.. 👍

[@sergiodjf]

By the look of that compartment it doesn’t seem the #1 guy goes very often 😂

[@y-airsupply75]

Another great video Ted

[@northwoodsguy1538]

You are a class act not minding to be a backup.

[@raulmeza3149]

Thanks for that 2 wires on commen trick will try that out next time!

[@maximusaircompanycuppbaile327]

How you been Mr cook there butcher was busy today but thanks for getting us up in running the right way block there number but they knew who to call didn't they when the butcher was busy your to nice sometimes

[@serge.crispino418]

Gotta love an easy one like this !! it worries me though that there is no segregation or insulated connectors in AC connection boxes. Honesty is always the best policy and giving the owner the burnt wire is key to them possibly making you their # 1goto next time. Do you carry a hand held infra red thermometer ?? that may help you find hot spots such as this.

[@hvacunveiled8268]

I havnt seen a low pressure switch tee in to the suction port before. I guess thats easier than brazing in a new one? thats only reason I can think of??

[@davelabreche3896]

If your factory low pressure switch failed (or if it never had one to begin with), it is MUCH quicker to simply add a swivel tee with new encapsulated switch and wire it in place of the old. If the system was already open with no refrigerant, then you might consider brazing one in.

[@valdeha2000]

Do you ever install A/C surge protectors? I’m wondering if something like Intermatic Compressor Defenders are worth the investment on the outside unit.

[@bills6946]

I offer the Intermatic Defender AG3000 every time.

[@atcky3137]

Fun fact on these units, an OL capacitor will cause this board to give you an open start circuit error. Just check it before you go through the trouble to ohm the compressor windings.

[@jmead6121]

Thanks ..id diffidently ohm out hi voltage on contacts closed & anything above 2/3 ohms id replace contacts also

[@Astinsan]

Isn’t goodman amana?

[@mr.fixdaplate]

Great video peace my friend

[@kjisnot]

As long as you are there wouldn't it a prudent thing to replace the cap as preventive maintenance? Around my area they seem to last about 10 years. I'm just a homeowner, not an HVAC tech.

[@davelabreche3896]

He said he gave the homeowner some recommendations but they want their usual contractor to do that work for them. Also Ted likely tested the capacitance of the part and saw it was still within spec.

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Cowboy Ted is going resolve this problem quickly !

[@serge.crispino418]

Hey go easy Tiger - you slapped and told off for crossing Ye' Olde Ted !! Hes doesn't take any I mean ANY feed back kindly - he would be a nasty piece of work if you crossed him!!

[@tx5brent]

Almost got a free spikey hair style on that one

[@serge.crispino418]

pokin around like he just don't care coz he is the king of AC !!! Bahahaha

[@Android_Warrior]

Did you hear that noise at 1:42???. Sounded like the compressor tried to run.

[@steveg5576]

#2 --- gotta try harder...if that's possible ?

[@hvacunveiled8268]

Why didnt you check the contactor contacts?

[@daviddesilva4971]

1 dislike from the customer's service tech. Thxs for the vids!

[@kirchdubl1652]

Hey Anti, i have identical Heat pump and diagnostic tool isn't showing me a green light for power, i see 240 V is coming, could you help mi DIY and fix it ?

[@FB-111A]

Soon to be number one

[@ahmedalasadi186]

Hello, I have Amana prestige 2. The heating unit works great except when the outdoor temperature drops under 40's. So, if a cool front comes through and the outside air drops down into the 30-40's at night or even during the day, the heating unit will not turn on to heat the inside. The inside blower continues to run. After a few hours and a few turn-on-off, the heating pump may work or may not. This will happen over and over. I have to shut the unit off. I replaced the condenser with a new one and it is still the same. I also do not have this problem when the outside temperature is ’50-’60s, the heating unit starts and runs fine. Can anyone give me any feedback on what may be causing this? Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

[@roberthamilton2036]

Hello have you had any success to get this resolved? Seem to have the same problem!

[@beamylist1612]

It’s ok to be number 2 to a customer better then number 3

[@Bob.W.]

Thx.

[@alross18058]

why wouldn't you put in a new contactor because contacts are probably pitted

[@davelabreche3896]

He said that the homeowner didn't want any additional work done, they have another contractor doing preventative work for them

[@LmTeamWaxOffroad]

Yea boy. Good vid

[@theoisaac9948]

💯

[@ccthepope]

nice fix

[@HVACRSolutions]

Cleaning that thing would be nice ...

[@ntsecrets]

Just to be 100% sure - he does say "comfort taker" right lolol

[@zacharypalczynski8450]

I’ve had those busted common wires still discharge , I don’t trust electricity that much 🙏🏼

[@neilvestervictor180]

I heard the compressor wanted to start

[@stephwaylonwells3218]

👍

[@sahidakhtarkhan]

Can you please do help me in wiring

[@donnierobertson3088]

Ok

[@flyingjeff1984]

Strain relief.

[@herbzhdz8674]

👍🏿👍

[@toddbellefeuille5376]

Ted for President!!

[@maximusaircompanycuppbaile327]

How's the bad boy Mopar doing

[@realestateservicessaleshea99]

👍🥃🤠

[@joehead1294]

Think the green was just strain relief.

[@steveblake8766]

#424 thumbs up

[@willielittle5307]

Affter thway that wire looked ted i would have made you my new ac man

[@JamesBrown-db9pk]

dont tell thottel bottel that he might use that one 2 he haw steve start usein sum of that money to get ne merch

[@Newberntrains]

Loose connections arcing and amps good way to weld bad way to make your ac work reliably

[@dong4617]

Heat pumps have too many wires not to mention a circuit board, that's exposed to the weather.

[@serge.crispino418]

100% correct and what a mess in the AC world - no segregation multiple voltages duel capacitors in that case multiple cable entry points that are not sealed spare conductor used to anchor the thermostat cable to the case of the outdoor unit- what an absolute #hit show as Stevie Lav would say - then ol Ted comes along and gives us all a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng explanation about nothing.

[@jgarmer]

Six blinks = your wire burnt up

[@jgarmer]

Your plan b

[@serge.crispino418]

Thanks for blocking me Ted !!

[@TedCookHVAC]

I didn't

[@serge.crispino418]

@@TedCookHVAC - Thankyou Kind Sir - I really like your videos - You are a true Master Trades man - I really don't like the term helicopter though - I'd be very disappointed if I was one of your customers and you called me a helicopter.

[@alittlemoore1]

Me

[@latafairam]

#2 lol

[@roybatty6368]

junky stuff. sell them a new TRANE

[@mattmack7068]

First comment

[@kangaroogod]

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