Avoid This AC Issue to Save Money and Enjoy Colder Air

In this video I will show you a home rapid repair for your AC air conditioning unit. This is an easy DIY fix that may help you a/c work less hard and blow colder air while saving you money on your electric bill.
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[@HomeRapidRepair]

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[@henrychow2537]

Thank you. It looks like you may have used the foam for interior pipes. We saw a rubble type for outside use.

[@HomeRapidRepair]

Yes I think the one you are mentioning is becoming very popular. Thanks for watching 🛠️🛠️

[@JohnDoe12515]

Thanks! Did replace mine last season on my 1989 Lennox condenser

[@HomeRapidRepair]

Fantastic. Way to go 🛠️🛠️ Your 35 year old unit may just last forever

[@JohnDoe12515]

@@HomeRapidRepair it's in shade 85% of the day located on the east side between my house and neighbor. Perhaps that helps as it doesn't have to work as hard? Just my thought

[@joecannon5593]

Excellent presentation. Subscribed.

[@HomeRapidRepair]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching 👍🏼🏠😊

[@anthonymarino4260]

thanks for the tip

[@HomeRapidRepair]

You bet! Thanks you

[@rickeykeeton4770]

How important is it for the insulation to be taped closed. I have some black noodle like tubes that I assume I bought for this some time ago, but there is no tape on the tubes.

[@HomeRapidRepair]

If I understand you questions....if interior, no big deal. But if exterior it MUST be water tight... Does that help?

[@EastRiverHomestead]

Believe it or not, I have to buy 60 feet of that foam tubing for my unit today. Working around high voltage always makes me nervous and also, my preacher cut the thermostat line once when he weeded for my grandmother. It happens so easily.

[@HomeRapidRepair]

I wish the thermostat wire could be placed in the protected conduit, but currently code doesn't allow that. Thanks for sharing your experiences as always. Have a great weekend.

[@rupe53]

@@HomeRapidRepair code doesn't allow low and high voltage in the same conduit, but you can run another conduit if you like, then secure it to the side of the house.

[@HomeRapidRepair]

@@rupe53 smart idea. Especially when the weed trimmer keeps cutting the wire

[@SLatz18]

can you add insulation to the low side on the inside of the unit?

[@HomeRapidRepair]

I’m not sure the payoff would be worth your time… 🏠

[@ozzman530]

The techs that did my inside coil a few weeks ago, added the same insulation to the inside unit. I'm still confused as to the objective though.

[@tdobson888]

If you want to make your AC more efficient clean the coils this suction line makes really no measurable efficiency difference especially between the time and materials there really is no value in doing this it's basically a waste of time and If you don't believe me look inside the outside unit and see any insulation from the service valves to the compressor 🤔🤔🤔 I'm going to go out on a limb and say no so what different does a few more feet do not much if you want to truly make your AC system more efficient and want to redo the insulation take all the insulation off all the way to the evap coil then take the liquid line and tie it to the suction line and then reinsulate both lines together what you are doing now is subcooling the liquid refrigerant to control the boiling in the evap coil. I don't know how this became a thing about the suction line insulation and efficiency but it's not a issue now suction line insulation inside the building yes that is a problem but because of water and that's a much longer run of pipe so that area will effect efficiency more than the outdoor 2 ft or less line .

[@HomeRapidRepair]

Thank you for all the comments and sharing the knowledge with my viewers.

[@tonymanero5544]

For about 3 days, I knew the technical labels for the different lines and the coolant conditions like superheat, but not today. This line is colder than outside temperature so to avoid outside ambient heat warming the coolant that you want cold, I would insulate like all AC installers would. The rest is up to you.

[@johnpicard4909]

Ummm I mean it’s expected for KZbinrs to do videos on similar subjects but you literally copied the How To Home guy’s video, thumbnail, and the title almost seems like it’s word for word the same 🤔

[@HomeRapidRepair]

How to Home is an amazing channel. Much respect and props to him. I’ve had people rip off my ideas as well. It’s all fair game as these videos help people. I’ve been a licensed contractor for over 24 years and counting… Thank you for watching 😊

[@johnpicard4909]

@@HomeRapidRepair again, it’s not even just the idea, you took the title and thumbnail too. I don’t see any videos on his channel that just copy you. I wasn’t going to say anything but it appears you do the same thing by completely copying Scott with Everyday Home Repairs as well. Again having similar subject matter is to be expected but do it differently. Just looks bad in my opinion. You being a licensed contractor doesn’t have anything to do with what I’m saying. As a viewer I like different takes on the same subject but why would I watch yours when it looks like you just copied someone else completely?

[@HomeRapidRepair]

@@johnpicard4909 thank you for your thoughts. And your comments. I know Scott personally. We have been on zoom calls together and email each other. I love that you’re such an avid viewer of the Home improvement niche.