CARRIER PACKAGE UNIT LOW VOLTAGE ISSUES

This was a call on a Carrier package unit that was not cooling there were several issues, but I got the unit operational.
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[@Xierfrogs]

Why have i spent 3 hours watching these...I’m a receptionist. But I can’t stop. Watching you work is fascinating. Thank you.

[@jojomorgan8556]

I'm a vehicle technician and have no reason to watch either but I've been binge watching for nearly a week and don't want to stop he's got a gift for the work and it makes it appealing and good entertainment and the info is great (though I do have some experience working with light commercial split air conditioning system from my family's restaurant)

[@HighestRank]

Maybe you’re a hot receptionist.

[@Embermist69]

Could be a calling to a new trade.

[@mark351]

Welcome to the club!

[@jok3yjesu339]

I love the troubleshooting and how he explains it, it is really satisfying

[@anthillmobstars]

At 16 when I started working on equipment my mentor told me. "If you know how something works you can fix it. It doesn't matter what it is. However if you don't know how it works you have no business touching it." I've lived my career by that.

[@edp9743]

dad told me that when I was a kid. It works.

[@matthewmiller6068]

Yep - applies to so many things not just HVAC.

[@russellhltn1396]

There's a point, but I'm not sure as I completely agree with it. I've done pretty well figuring out how things work and then fixing them. You'll see on this channel that there's times he's not sure of all the details.

[@psi23k]

100%

[@danmackintosh6325]

This is largely true, and a good rule of thumb. However, like most "rules" in life, there's always the exception. Some of us learn best by getting "in there" and making our own mistakes, working things out as we go. I qualify this comment by saying, if I don't know how something works, I've no business charging somebody money for my attempts to repair it even if I do just that.

[@natepeterson7145]

It sucks because some customers think you're ripping them off when you have a laundry list of issues that's wrong with their battered down units.

[@prettycureforever7102]

Same. Maybe thats the other reason why they won't replace the heat exchanger and thats bad tbh

[@metaxa715]

It depends on their knowledge as well. If You talk to a tech you can tell what is going on. With huge quote i always represent a game plan for repair with possible routes . I work on farm machinery and it looks like everywhere is similar situation. some people are cheap and other ones think you try to upsell them stuff. I meet some very experienced farmers where smallest deviation from truth wouldn't go well. I am always honest with customers units and truth is the best practice to have. Even if they won't know right from the bat what You said to them at some point of their life they will realize You tried all the best for them. Some people want shit done no matter how costly it is and others want to play a bit with you .

[@JoeMama-jf3zd]

Bring them up on the roof

[@josephkey7935]

Doesn’t help when everyone couldn’t work for almost a year. The years coming up it will get worst for restaurant owners,they will be out of business.

[@Tiaster69]

When dealing with customers with botched units from lack of maintenance that has a list of things wrong, I always give them a route with a price of what it will take to fix it. Usually when they get both options they tend to want new units to save a headache.

[@zuki6901]

I'm retired after 39 years on the front line. I loved my job most days. You need a "3 headed monster". I made a jumper wire with one clip for R and 3 on the other end for various functions. Sure saves on a nest of jumper wires to troubleshoot units.

[@waynepytlik9166]

Retired at 69 years old but still staying active in the trade taking care of 29 package units at my Church, Love your videos because it was how I trained my techs. Roof clutter was my pet peeve and I told my techs to not only pick up after themselves but make the area better then when they got there.

[@BLOODSHOT-jb9ey]

“Give’em a whole list of things” Honest and Hardworking! Dying breed.. You’re the man! Always have the notepad out! Great Vid!

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks bud!

[@SuperJeremi10]

@@HVACRVIDEOS man that unit has lived past its prime time for a change out.

[@raymiller1383]

I watch this all the way to the end notes, even though this video is now three years old. Fascinating stuff.

[@swebigmac100]

The most rewarding thing with these vids is not the repair itself but the methology on how the repair progresses. That's whats really interresting. Big picture diagnosis is the correct word for it.

[@satguy]

I am not in the industry, I just find what you do fascinating. I always watch to the end.

[@Jeepjones85]

Excellent video, I really appreciate the fact you didn’t edit out any of the temporary rewiring you did, lol The way you were harping about trash on the roof and screws missing and just using common sense and kinda do a walk around and look at the bigger picture is how we run our business. Keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@robertwood9628]

Retired now but did hvac for over 45 years and I really appreciate your professionalism. Most of my work was on large commercial equipment but also many package units, etc. It is extremely difficult to find service tech's that actually take the time to THOROUGHLY analyze a system and not just replace, as an example, a fuse and not find out what caused it to blow. I also taught A/C for several of those 45 plus years and heavily stressed the "root cause" concept. You do a great job of troubleshooting, cleaning, and taking care of your customers.

[@eunachooo]

I absolutly HATE when people leave old parts on roofs. It takes no effort to throw it out the roof and into the trash. You dont even have to carry it down

[@topreventretaliations3590]

The thing is that some people do it on purpose, they know it, they see it but won't do anything and wait to be told and some need to be told again and again depicting a 5 year old kid!! Yeah! With that you know who I am and by default you know who you are!!..

[@salv638]

I just wanted to tell you that I follow and watch your videos all the time. I am a commercial service mechanic in the Thousand Oaks area. I go all over the place and your videos are very helpful. It makes me want to be a better technician just wanted to say thank you for that.

[@terminader211]

New drinking game: take a shot every time he mentions the sequence of operations

[@metaxa715]

now i have to watch it again.......and i am loaded just like those fins......

[@jijzer3284]

hik hik hik dam i am drunk

[@erikvaid2560]

Also take a shot when he flips a contactor faceplate

[@mark351]

And when he says, "Don't blow up!"

[@liamtaylor9800]

drunk 7 min in

[@emailfilters]

I learn something new with each of your videos. I'm still in school, so I enjoy hearing you talk your diagnostic strategies out loud. I especially appreciate your commentary at the end of each project. Many times there are nuggets at the end.

[@renaldonormani6646]

You are like a drug...Can’t... stop...watching!!!!-) I used to use switched jumpers, and always thought to put in fuses ...but never did!-) Love your style and approach, keep em coming!

[@scottdickinson613]

I’m slightly late to the video. Good job explaining how to allow the customer to decide. I’m an ex-hvac-r tech who took a cushy inside controls tech job with a major corporation. If I was still in the field and not 2400 miles away you’d be getting an e-mail from me. I was in the business for 30 years, and I still love it. Thanks for the video.

[@hungrynapps]

I don't do air conditioning repairs. But as a elevator mechanic and a electrician ... I jus love watching these videos

[@colindavis2166]

I'm not a service tech. Don't know jack about HVACR, Okay maybe a few small things. But it's nice to see people out there who actually care about their customers and look at the big picture. Instead of going to the customer like "This is the problem, give me your money" and not fix the underlying issue. We need more people like you who are honest and hardworking in all fields of work. That's why I keep watching these videos.

[@kensmith8152]

I used to do HVAC when I was younger, glad I got out! Better you than me!

[@g13torres]

I love your videos. I am 2 yrs in the industry and learning alot from you then my own work. They like to throw you in the fire and figure it out. Then they complain why is it taking you a long time. Thanks to you I am a big picture guy now. Keep up the good work.

[@Telewaifus]

I have found your channel one month ago and I watch 2-3 videos every evening till they end!

[@pedroguzman9542]

I am an electrician I am learning how you troubleshoot the low voltage control circuit and Power circuit. Awesome

[@gbuss814]

The part I love about your chanel is that you dont edit your mistakes. No offences that is the best teaching right there. It also shows that you are have a ton of integrity. Good job!!

[@brianpower5464]

I watch them all the time. I'm a road driver for a flatbed company I run coast to coast sometimes I get to bring those larger ac units in. But before this job I used to do property preservation for banks and mortgage companys so this troubleshooting is my cup of tea it's interesting seeing different views on how things are repaired

[@timothyjerry2455]

Correct. We’re out to be informative, which in turn creates work, prevents bigger issues and keeps the customers happy. Report all issues!

[@dpwade67]

Watch to the end on all. Vending repair guy here. Went to school for hvac night course just to know just for fun. We repair small compressors but the diagnostic information I learned and continue now to learn just keeps me sharp. Thanks.

[@mikediamond353]

Okay, I watched until the end. I'm the guy that asked why you don't use a fin comb. All my training is residential. Pastor of my church started a food bank, and bought a commercial freezer out of some guys garage for $250. This will be the extent of my restaurant experience, runs but no cooling.

[@slabhunter3072]

Your not an idiot thanks for the knowledge much appreciated I just got into commercial from doing 2.5 years resi and this is helping a ton load not all hero’s wear capes thanks man

[@mrbyamile6973]

I typically watch until the end. I look forward to your commentary and overview of the job.

[@mionfel1350]

Ever since your videos appeared in my recommended list I've looked forward to your new uploads, just something about diagnosing the problem, taking it apart then fixing it just keeps me coming back.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks so much!

[@ChopFooey]

Great advice about talking to the manager first. I see so many techs act like they knew more than everyone else, maybe so but you'd be suprised how simply talking with the people that use this equipment everyday can lead you to the problem. I can't tell you how many times the dishwasher would point to a cover on the dish machine and say "the fire come out of there", he just saved me a whole lot of work.

[@lorenzogarcia8507]

Love watching your videos, I have 1 year in the hvac industry and I’m learning a lot from your great work.

[@illuminusbrandon666]

Watched til the very end. That sequence of operation you’re not lying how crucial it is. You’re one the most thorough Masters that I’m subscribed to! Thank you!

[@AlexBianco100]

My favorite part of your videos is the wrap up notes. Thanks for being a good role model for us techs just starting!

[@marioobermaier6911]

Your Speech at the start really touched my Heart as Worker who really care also about His Job and Work !

[@daviddiez-perez6312]

Watched all the way to the end! Great job troubleshooting and getting that unit back to cooling - and definitely appreciate your thoughts and your verbal walking thru the entire process - mistakes and all! That was awesome to see a true professional doing what he knows best - and I feel like I learned a thing or two. Great content Chris! Keep them coming!

[@georgecurtis6463]

I always called it babysitting employees. Although i was in the auto repair business. I was the troubleshooter most of my carrear. Jusr love watching your videos because of your process and work ethic.

[@rb5875]

I always watch the end notes, they really help give a better overall understanding of the problems. You're videos are some of the most detailed and informational I've found on here and it's really helped me in the field when I'm with my lead at a commercial call.

[@jamessekich3744]

Being a HVAC Instructor now, and semi retired from the working field since 2018 ( shoulder replaced, with a right hip replacement due to 38 years doing what you are doing ) I can't say I miss this, but on the other hand enjoyed the fact after you get this bucket of bolts cooling...I miss the days standing back looking at the unit and SAY YES! Great Job!

[@johnragusa4820]

Always watch your videos to the end, love when you recap what the problem was and the fix.

[@mh0rst]

Most of the time I do not watch your summary, but this time I coincidentally did watch to the end. Very interesting videos, thanks for your insight!

[@karizmatic5]

It's so refreshing to hear you say my thoughts and my actions. They way you think things through, big picture/open mind, and few assumptions. I love your detail for workmanship while knowing when not to go down the fruitless path. I've been a refrigeration tech for about 9 years before going into Instruments and Controls, but I come here to watch you do your craft. I'm a nerd that way. Thanks again for a view into your world.

[@HVACtech1991]

"BIG PICTURE DIAGNOSIS" I always learn a lot of things from you,every detail and data😁 watching from the philippines 👏

[@goldpanman]

I did watch it to the end and I'm not even an hvac tech. I'm a copier tech but I like watching your troubleshooting technique. I have tried to incorporate into my work.

[@kenebler7855]

I watch all your videos to the end. I really enjoy them plus they have helped me out as kind of a new tech I’ve been in HVAC for 20 years 6 of those as a tech now. Keep up the great work. Thank you Ken Ebler

[@sneaky909]

I watch a lot of your endnotes. Not all of them, but most. I'm a car enthusiast and do *all* maintenance on my vehicles but have no background in HVAC, I just like how you take the viewers along for the ride with you and explain exactly what you're doing. You're an honest dude and I like that. Keep up the videos man!

[@nowavenyone]

Economizer Bypass Plug... I learned about this the hard way too

[@The1Ramsey3]

I typically do watch till the end, I appreciate the after thoughts found there.

[@TheRihn]

Hey there, I'm a wide format printer tech myself, and take a lot of good pointers from you. Your consideration for your customers and motivations are very similar to my field. I appreciate that you share your thoughts onsite and share these videos. Being a tech can be thankless work. Thank you for putting the effort in to share this content.

[@wolphin732]

I work in IT as a support tech. I did watch to the end! It too prefer to give the options to the client, as it usually gives better reviews when I let them know the options, and if they want to do nothing now, they can change their mind later and call in and referend the service ticket and it will have their options to continue then.

[@andreww3865]

Always good to watch till the end. I know in my restaurant having techs be up front about what’s wrong is such a positive. As a person that schedules the maintenance it lets me work the repairs into that schedule as well.

[@3Bakerboy]

I’ve been working commercial package unit for about 4 years straight now. You’re defa big help and talented at what you do.

[@davidjones6269]

HVACR VIDEOS. I have appreciated your videos, they are very instructive and informing, and I think you do a great job explaining the issues and what you are doing. Every video I have watched, I've watched to the end, I am towards the end of my first year of studying hvac. Thanks!

[@thedeadray]

I absolutely watch start to end, I picked up your videos because I'm in HVAC classes. I don't work in the industry yet, and I really want to do commercial. You do a great job explaining what you're doing and why most of the time during the video of the call, and the recap at the end really helps solidify it. Thanks and please, keep up the amazing work! You have an amazing eye for detail.

[@moonlightacmaintenance3232]

I watched until the end. I find it respectful that you admit to your mistakes and you didn’t try to edit them out. I’m currently in college for hvacr and watch as much material I can on KZbin. Thanks for putting real life scenarios out there.

[@theGerry000]

I do watch most to the end there are a few I don't, mainly if I'm binge watching a few at time. In a past job I used to understand the HVAC system on our Datacentres here in the UK so, I like seeing how much of what you talk about I understand. Thanks for taking the time to make these.

[@lezlienewlands1337]

Found your channel while browsing. Loving the in depth look at what goes on inside these units and what can go wrong. Love how you don't just come in, change a fuse and call it done. You look at the big picture and find out why a fuse blew, perform a inspection over the entire unit to look for other issues that may cause further callouts. Then you bring these issues to the customer (if there are any) and go from there.

[@82rotaryman]

Wish I lived in SOCal just for the chance to learn from someone who has pride in their work. Happily watched to the end.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Yep... Watched it all the way through! I typically do unless I get interrupted and lose track of the particular job. I seriously enjoy watching your troubleshooting, learning stuff from you even though I'm old, worn out and retired! lol

[@More350Power]

I always watch your vids to the end as I always learn something from each one. Thank you!

[@jeremythurston4092]

Watched till the end. Love your videos. I appreciate how thorough you are with looking at the big picture diagnosis. Watching your videos makes me a better tech

[@joes942]

Always watch till the end. A great service You offer your clients and us! Thanks

[@angelomacareno5392]

Watched this video til the end, all videos you put out I finished them. Specially refrigeration videos as I’m getting a little more involved with my company on their refrigeration side, that I even got a raise!! So thank you Chris, for your teachings!

[@brianpan57]

Always watch your videos to the end. The end summaries are worth the wait

[@IAmTheShaz]

Stayed till the end. Always do. Thanks for the vids. Im in the software engineering industry and it's nice to watch a professional in a different trade troubleshoot problems and do things the right way because it's the right thing to do.

[@bobybaba5267]

I watch all of your videos to end even it’s about swamp coolers ) it is about 4 years that I do refrigration now and I made so much money from watching and learning from your videos , specially seeing the bigger picture and look at every job like it’s my last job , thank you so much sir

[@anthonycaron2265]

You, sir, are one of the very few technicians that I idolized. I have 5 years in HVAC/R service experience and have mostly worked on restaurants and gas stations. I live in Maine, though.

[@joaomv6721]

Always watch till the very end. I have learned more on your videos than in the class. Here in Rio de Janeiro I work with small residential ac units. Thank you!

[@Railtech_63.]

Yes sir enjoy them and learn so much. I watch them to end. You have a great work ethic.

[@rangelracing9146]

I watched it from beginning to end. I learn a lot from your videos that have helped me become a better tech and use what I learn everyday

[@sharky5570]

Great video!!! You know how rare it is to see you make a mistake and not edit it out? You my friend are a true technician showing real world stuff. If I was a younger tech I would be jumping at a Chance to work with someone like you. Good luck and keep these kind of videos coming.

[@SweSuf]

I watched til the end! Being a desk guy, in another field completely, this has no connection with my career. I watch because of Your honesty and clarity!

[@davidsharkey3483]

I like your revisiting the call in the conclusion . There’s practical knowledge to be gained here,whether your a seasoned tech or an apprentice . You can always learn something if your teachable .

[@patrickcunningham1242]

I got let go from my job as a apprentice HVAC/tinner, plumber, electrician. But I've been watching your videos to try and understand what I did wrong and learn more about the work. Your videos are a massive help where my own co-workers are useless at explaining and showing me the correct way so thank you and I watched the entire video while filling out applications.

[@BULLBALLS1000]

Watched to the end Usually all of your videos to the end. Learn something that I may have forgotten over the years, or good refresher when I haven't worked on that equipment for awhile. Keep up the good work, keep videos comming.

[@crrefrigeration7705]

The recap of every video is what separates you from the rest always love and appreciate your content 👍🏿👍🏿

[@jeremynorman7741]

Your videos have helped up my troubleshooting skills. As a novice HVAC R technician I really appreciate it.

[@JDavidR-eo5bm]

start to finish... novice to this trade here in nor-cal, I appreciate your videos.

[@luciovillegas1439]

i jut recently started working in a mid rise building with a a/c package units, and this video will help me a lot, thanks.

[@jasongirvan6729]

I love how honest you are about mistakes, I’ve thought my kids that mistakes aren’t errors in life they’re lessons and it’s a matter of how you treat a mistake. Thank you for great teachings as this is helping me learn this complicated trade as I a professional renovator/contractor and I like to understand all the trades so I can make my work help the next trade with theirs so that In the end the client has the best job possible. Youre doing great work keep it up 👍

[@johnwalker890]

Don't give up, Chris, you'll get your technicians, you have heavy work load.

[@shawnschroeder2]

I watched the entire video and I must say you are an honest, fair and very thorough tech/owner. You do our industry proud. As a distributor, I get business owners. Homeowners etc stating that XYZ contractor said I need to replace the unit and condemn it without troubleshooting. Your "big picture " mentality is refreshing in a world of parts changers and "two guys and a manifold" companies...Bravo. and keep up the great work!

[@carriermaster1]

I watched all the way to the end. Very good. Excellent footages and comments. I am 62 looking back of what done thinking that I went though a lot but as I was watching, that’s are things you are doing better than I did. Learning never ends!!!! I would love to work with you. One of a few people I can relate to.

[@eduardosalinas4302]

Thank you for making these videos. Awesome job on the big picture diagnosis. And yes I watched your videos to the end to see the recaps, keep up the good honest work.

[@vedritmathias9193]

I never thought I'd want to switch from IT to HVAC, but your videos make me consider it

[@jdamx_0000]

Im a young tech from montreal and i love your channel, a good way to remind myself some stuff and lots of technical stuff that we may forget over time, thank you for uploading daily and for creating this channel

[@warrenjohn4238dfs]

Every job I arrive at, I hear the words 'Big Picture Diagnosis'. Even if I don't want to hear it, there you are Chris - in my head, telling me not to be lazy (not that I ever was).

[@jamespatrick2854]

I appreciate your videos. I'm not in refrigeration but I still enjoy, so I always watch the whole video.

[@jamespatrick2854]

I am in residential

[@bassman34516]

Love the videos you do and your principles of going the extra mile for the customer, working efficiently, and the big picture. Things I’ve always lived by, I’d work for you in a heartbeat, but I’m far from California and I’m not a refrigeration tech, I’m a heavy truck technician, but I do get to work on some Carrier and Thermoking units form time to time. Not all that different except different voltages and controls and the compressor being engine driven on most of them. New Carrier’s have the 3 phase generator and vfd’s with a Copeland scroll these days.

[@gilbertvillegas3427]

Thank you for your content!! Been watching until the end for the past 2 years I've been a tech. Really has helped me grow out in the field.

[@cruggiere]

Watched it to the end and always do. I am not a HVAC tech but your videos fascinate me.

[@daveleonard7117]

Yeah, I always watch them to the end! I really enjoy these videos!

[@garylankford9306]

I have been watching many of these all the way through. I really enjoy them.

[@rugged1987]

Watched it to the very end , I troubleshoot just like you do, nice quick and thorugh work this is great on the job instructional footage for young techs that are just starting and will be seeing these low tonnage comfort cooling package carriers , again great work brother 👍

[@nickhalabis3611]

Watched to the very end w/ end notes. Great video!

[@zwalker94]

Watched til the end Chris great work. Still in school to become a tech between your videos and some of my classes it is all coming together.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Awesome thanks for watching!

[@craigbraswell4269]

Stick with it, listen to chris about the small things, like cleaning up, noting all of the problems, get as much info from the customer as possible, etc. These things can make your life so much easier.

[@adamlee3810]

Watched till the end. Just pm'ed a few of those carriers the other day.

[@bernieclement3373]

Watched it to the end! Ive been doing hvac in SC for 23 years I love it, day to day you never know what you will run into boilers,chillers heatpumps different everyday.

[@CJ-rj9tg]

I hankered down until the end...real good stuff. California my old playground. 🙋🏻‍♂️