Central AC outside Condenser with major issues

[@terrancegrant1664]

"If you want a price, I'll give you a price!" Classic Steven!!!

[@crimthegrim]

I love how he just gives a no bullshit straight up answer and how it is

[@Demy26]

Let me talk to the person wearing the pants. Call your girlfriend

[@sknight0391]

#ShesGotThePantsOnMama

[@arlynsmith9196]

Was that moron dropped on his head or what?

[@speckulator7516]

Shannon Knight HVAC I think it’s the golden rule. She who is spending the gold makes the rules!

[@chris-ot4og]

@@arlynsmith9196 You mean Lamonier, right? Terrible

[@timesfly1081]

$100 for a COND fan motor plus labor?! Steven my friend you are a god send to your clients and i’ve a feeling they don’t understand just how good they have it with you

[@nickv4073]

I really don't blame people who are like this. No one wants to get ripped off. Although Steve is as honest as they come, we all know there are tons of crooks out there in the Hvac business.

[@heyboy33333]

Its not insulting asking for an estimate. Everyone is on a budget. A verbal estimate is just that an estimate. So there is no need to say I'm going to make it a ridiculously high estimate. Just give it your best guess with the understanding it maybe higher.

[@picklerix6162]

There are no dishonest HVAC guys while the camera is rolling. Steve seems to charge a fair price compared to the scalawags where I live.

[@mph5896]

An estimate for the motor, yes. From there ? Motor estimate would still be padded though. Could be 3 hours in time including travel, plus parts.

[@johnmichelotti5373]

There is a perception that what people don’t see (Steve picking up a motor) should be free. Part of then”time” isn’t just labor but the amount of time steve has to spend (he gets 8-12 hours ) is limited. She can pick up the motor but then he is still waiting while that is going on. I don’t know Steve’s rates but my guy ion Chicago is $90/hr. Two hours plus the motor ...easily $300. One big problem beyond understanding the simple economics is not having a basic understanding of what all is involved. Great video Steve

[@erniehenshaw4161]

@@heyboy33333 Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheShop10]

There's a man who's been around the block a few times. Good work not letting the customer set the price. Always ends bad if you find another problem.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

not my first rodeo

[@henry9024]

George Swindoll jr LOL 😂

[@odemonboss5474]

@@georgeswindolljr1980 Haha

[@WeatherNut27]

A hard day for Steve is a great day for Subscribers. Great Video. Thanks for our daily fix!

[@sknight0391]

I like when he grabbed the fan blades and started wiggling for you. He's a gOOd helper mama! 😁👍

[@PeteGaughenbaugh1]

We keep 1860's through 1862's on all the service trucks. Each technician usually installs a couple a week. We usually don't mess with OEM unless it's warranty work

[@mikewood5473]

steve..with your accent your straight forward language.. your videos are hilarious.. plus informative

[@pootthatbak2578]

Im 59 years old..now i finally fully understand dealing with a subcontractor!! "You demand a price before we start, and your gonna pay" The motors bad? Just a diagnosis..not confirmed..no way would i go into business and assume such a financial risk. Good job professor of business steve!!

[@dosgos]

Good honest work. Excellent value repair and cleaning.

[@JF-fx2qv]

"Hello Steve, I saw you and I was thinking of when you came over to fix my unit ...." Hmm! I can smell the perfume emanating from that phone. Ha,ha,ha.

[@gillermosifuentes5353]

Usually I sand it before I take it off and apply WD 40 and it just slippers right off. Great work man !!!.

[@speckulator7516]

That Areo Kroil is much better that WD40 for freeing rusted parts.

[@PINKWAFFL3Z]

Those fan blades never come out without a good fight... nice work Steve

[@brezzz0077]

The less you talk to me the cheaper it's going to be. My new saying!

[@jeffreylentz6699]

10-4 brother that is priceless

[@bigjohn2520]

Did he ride along to get the motor.

[@mph5896]

Drove the ice cream truck.

[@frankthespank]

That was my condenser unit last week… the house got hot and when I went out to my condenser unit it was just buzzing and my fan wasn’t spinning. I replaced the capacitor, same issue… got the fan to spin when I pushed it along then it would stop, replaced the fan motor and now I’m chillin 😎 I feel so….. accomplished, lol My local HVAC guy wanted $175 just to come out and look at my A/C then the motor, $100, and his labor to put it in. I was looking at $500+ for everything, I did it all for about $200. BTW I live in the Nevada desert and it’s the end of summer, about 95 degrees right now… the nights were cool but the days were killer.

[@Mendhem172]

Love how the guy keeps talking when Steve is trying to get the work done.

[@timesfly1081]

7/10 HVAC customers agree

[@111000100101001]

A year late to this party but what entertainment. A helicopter helper that keeps talking, a little price bidding, a booty call and a gased up happy unit!

[@jskidpatrol]

I do appreciate Steve’s honesty, and am trying to understand the NE culture Steve has described there. But really don’t think it would have been too difficult (and friendlier) to just say “ I’m not sure until I check with the supply house, But this could cost anywhere from $300 to $1000”. This whole adversarial conversation could have been avoided. Not bellyaching Steve, you’re a great guy and your style obviously works for you in your area and culture.

[@chris-ot4og]

That was not the behavior of a decent person, much less great.

[@noahholt482]

Or the guy could let Steve do his job which was find the problem and give him a price to repair it . he said multiple times he had to look into it

[@petero2693]

Guy bid a bath redo job... he figured a 120 dollar toilet customer wanted a1500 dollar fancy one... at install job done time..if possible let customer buy items its saner...customers think workers are free. . Did kitchen sales... customer provided appliances before job... or I provided sink... but in contract.. must be in customers home before job..

[@LehewTech]

You have to train your customers

[@randyboynton]

I agree with you. I enjoy these videos but to not be able to give the customer a range for pricing or an idea of what they were looking at was not cool.

[@paulg444]

I dont know why Steve just doesnt sit down at the coffee table and take 2 hours to explain how the entire HVAC system works.

[@amtraktraveler9118]

Are you sitting down? I love it Steve.. Man some people are tighter than two coats of paint.

[@WilliamWBG]

You are likely speaking from experience with being a tightwad. You can’t blame someone wanting to know a ballpark amount that it will cost. Also, if I’m paying time and materials, damn right I’m gonna helicopter. Steve seems to be an honest guy though. Unfortunately so many HVAC’ers are just crooks and criminals

[@eddiekilby]

Really gotta love the way you tell it like it is.

[@donniebrassco2070]

Parts and labor... don't sale yourself short! Laugh my ass off at Steve being so straight with customers, But, Steve is always trying to help these older people too, Did all you guys miss the main part of this video???? The sexy lady calling Steve just to tell him her boiler was working!!!! Steve the chick magnet. Helping all the damsels in distress!!! Next Level!!!!!!!

[@redhathat]

I do head too and I really like this guy he’s a bit rough way he speaks but he’s genuine and there’s an honesty in that

[@michaelmcneffii1912]

At the 12:30 min mark you see the guy helping Steve, then the vidoe cuts out and the next scene the guy is gone. I bet Steve told him to leave me alone and let me do my thing. Lol

[@cutum]

Lol. You know he did!

[@ryans413]

I always show the technicians where the equipment is then I leave them alone to do there work. It must be annoying to have someone stand there and watch you work.

[@albertjones1386]

Think of all the electric motors that have been made in the country over the years. But big business gave it away to China as the label on the motor says {15:30). And people wonder why people can't find a good jobs in the manufacturing area. The country seems to have outsourced most everything. Very sad

[@speng72]

@@throttlebottle5906 total FACT!!!!!!!

[@chris-ot4og]

@@throttlebottle5906 Only 7% of workforce in USA is Union. (excluding govt unions which aren't real unions).Unbelievably ignorant comment. (rotten apples-LOL)

[@metal2444]

@@chris-ot4og Exactly union craftsman build all the major hospitals and schools , motors - faucets - refrigerators all made in union shops in the day a lot are still operating today !

[@mikehunt2190]

Throttle you dont know what the fuck you are talking about. Unions had nothing to do with this its the greedy CEOs and execs. But blame unions becuase thats what they told you and thats what they want you to believe. Lol this guy…..

[@brentaudi9354]

Thanks for the shot of the oil spray. Looks like a very good product. I like the 50s look of the lettering on the can.

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

It should be good oil 25.00 at my supply house but works great and outlast the letter and number kind by a great deal.

[@robertpenczar8930]

Steve you crack me up! your are a smooth operator and find you to be very honest. have a good day

[@anthonygasparini1734]

Steve's got his shorts on Momma...It has to be Sum, Sum, Summertime Momma!

[@hilikus4530]

My favorite video yet! You had be Rollin bro.

[@DrewsLair]

Congratulations on 128k!! 3 years ago you had 31k long way we've come :)

[@jacobspringman]

Nice trick using the scrap of PVC to hold the motor taps!

[@edjovi3677]

you allways make my day love this ch edbonjovi

[@bjg6695]

One things for sure... Our culture in the midwest is VERY different.

[@mtaylor2286]

I love it, great video as always. Thanks for making them.

[@Patriot6421]

Steve any chance a battery gun will help save time unscrewing all those screws and nuts? Just a thought.

[@alfredogarcia7081]

Also a fan puller for the blade on the motor.

[@markpayne6803]

About 6 years ago was in Dallas Texas talking to a HVAC contractor asked what he charged to change out condenser fan motor $650 all day long now of course take in to consideration different sizes but thats in Texas in the Philadelphia area well Im raising my prices no wonder Im driving an 84 Suburu lol

[@rocker8692]

What's that thing above the contactor,never seen that thing before.

[@Pentti_Hilkuri]

When Steve says it's "Yeehaa!" then you know it really is yeehaa.

[@christianslater2783]

the way you talk to customers is amazing, i laugh at your videos! keep up the good work man

[@RichatMR]

Do you not put service tags on A/C jobs?

[@DiverCTH]

"It is what it is." - Steve Lavimoniere "And what it was was football." - Andy Griffith

[@KG-yn9qi]

Hey to all ! This is Steves business, he can set or quote what ever price/terms he wants. Sure he has been doing it long enough to not worries about one customer! But yes some times he is a little rough! But he also pushed to it! But other side into days world, the customer, is buyer beware!

[@markb.1259]

Steve... What's the reason that you ensure the plugs are removed from the bottom of the condenser fan motor?

[@russellhancock9765]

It supposed to Hit 90° here in North Carolina. Time for Air Conditioning Again.

[@stevenemerson6999]

Margaret huh? Somebody has a crush...lol

[@quincy6511]

"i'll give you a price. Are you sittin' down"? BAHAHAHAHAHA!!

[@michaelmase5498]

I am keeled over laughing at this guy talking 90mph while steve is completely ignoring him talking to himself about the unit at 22:15 hahahaha

[@vonksummer9099]

So how much was the labor cost?

[@justinh7957]

Why don't you stock some universal condensor fan motors? A 1075 multi horse and a 825. Saves alot of time

[@petero2693]

I have found some boutique plumbing are special parts...grrrrrrr... why I keep model info for parts.

[@rodneyskinner7741]

Steve do you shut it off when it rains ? lol

[@michaelkuprian01]

I cut mine off when it’s hot so my compressor doesn’t sweat. Lol

[@sparc5]

You probably get more system capacity when it rains, the condenser coils shed more heat.

[@TitoAlvarado16]

Love the videos Steve. Give her the old gundy mama!!!

[@kwm380]

He's a lot of help.

[@brockbaker3able]

“ I’ll see you around” I.E come by later big fella 😂

[@jefferygrady3181]

Surprised that you didn't have that multiple fit motor on your truck! Crazy how people ask how much it's going to be when you don't know how much you are going to have to do to fix it until you are done! Older dude was funny! Sometimes on older units like that you can just check sweat back and it will be good enough for the neighborhood!

[@HsingSun]

Sure! I wanted the "price," how much $$$? What is the labor for install the condenser motor?

[@scottk0623]

I tell them if they want a “fixed” cost it’s gunna be high. One of us is gunna get screwed and it ain’t gunna be me. They usually laugh. Wow Steve that guy was a astronaut 😜

[@mph5896]

Give it the hose mama! Must of been a regular hose instead of the GAAAAAAADDDDEEEN Hose.

[@andreeriner811]

I enjoy your videos, I’m going to assume you ran out of motors on your van.I carry different motors, condenser, evaporators, furnace, you name it. It really cuts down on time when I don’t have to run and get what I need. When I first started out I couldn’t afford to carry everything, and it’s still impossible to have everything. I don’t understand what you couldn’t give the lady and estimate on price when you take your car to a mechanic don’t you ask them about how much. Anyway, to each his own.

[@WeatherNut27]

Looking back at these videos with the masks on outside makes me roll my eyes at the times we lived through. I know Steve always hated those things

[@mike97525]

How much did it cost

[@stuott2501]

Watch all of your videos. What type of camera do you use?

[@toledonewsnow2655]

Why wouldn't you put the proper duel cap in??? Just asking. I've watch many of your videos and have learned some things. Been doing hvac for about 12 years. Like your content.

[@HardKnocks101]

So if you put gas in it last year, and now again this year, at what point do you look for the leak?

[@RockoRocko-rz7kx]

Never the pays the sh*TS

[@chriseh09]

This is exactly why I use flat rate pricing!!! Here's the TOTAL price to replace the fan!!

[@MassiveSkillz777]

I’m saying 😂

[@petersmart1999]

Service valve wrench is the Cats was on the fan blade set screws!

[@jr6381]

I wonder if that was mamma smurf on the phone! Lol

[@tomwalker9184]

Steve got Crazy Ladies calling him up to apologize for being crazy. Imagine that That's how GOOD Steve is, he can even fix the Women.

[@kylebass4635]

And just when you think you have heard it all the dude ask if you should cut off the A/C in the rain and says something about building a roof over the unit 🤦🤦🤦

[@ryanglaser5336]

Wonder if they ever decided to cut the grass or if they just let the dollar weeds take over.

[@stevenvaldez4057]

This guy is a trip always yelling at the customers he entertaining though that’s why I watch him. It should $500 to replace that condenser

[@redhathat]

Cut shaft off with saws all and use a punch to knock out slug much easier

[@joerusso4645]

That’s how I do it. I carry a 3/4 inch deep well socket and balance the blade on top and knock it through with a 3/8 punch

[@Fireship1]

redhathat I do it that way too. Milwaukee M12 hackzall and punch out the shaft. Some are so corroded and this is the only way they’ll ever come out.

[@ReparadorAficionado]

How come that I can hear the guy's phone speaker clearer than the rest of the audio of Steve's video? What a 1000 dllrs phone can do mama

[@johntilson2535]

'chatty' customers who hover are a pain in the ass! LoL

[@stevenvaldez4057]

He should have that condenser motor on the truck.

[@grantlamb9140]

All of us have not had specific part a time or two. If you expect someone to carry every single possible part on their van for every single brand of unit out there, you’re nuts. I have 2 condenser fan motors on the van to start the day. If I end up needing 3 in a day, then number 3 gets to wait for one or pay me to go get another one. Way she goes.

[@stevenvaldez4057]

@@grantlamb9140 your doing your customer a disservice then.. be prepared don’t make the customers pay for your mistake.. make solutions not excuses..

[@glennfranklin4523]

You are absolutely correct Steve it is not easy getting old.....its surely not for sissies.....my wife is 6 and a half yrs older than I so when she started having problems reading i just laughed now my eyes are worse than hers lol.....

[@christopherlange3001]

Good video Steve sometimes you gotta be blunt with people so you don’t get screwed 👍

[@dgpuig45]

They got lucky. A motor, capacitor and some dinosaur juice along with some Steve Lav elbow grease and they're off to the races.

[@chuckquinn8026]

Daniel Puig obviously others would probably want to sell them a new system...

[@leonbogon148]

Nice Job Steve... Surprised you don't carry a couple all purpose motors on the truck! Peace!!

[@MrMattDat]

Steve, what was the 2nd piece of PVC pipe (zip tied to the fan grill) for? Love the videos!

[@ronlovell5374]

He put the fan direction wires in it because they had clips on them, would have been to hard to put them in the old existing casing with other wires, as the old motor didn't have those.

[@williegillie5712]

Wow look at the end play on that condenser fan- “e haw”

[@Imwright720]

That fan needs more screws holding it down. I’m so glad I live in the land of the rich. Rarely , and I mean rarely, do they ever ask until I’m done.

[@blackhawks81H]

BUZZZZ..... "SHUT IT OFF"..... continued BUZZZZZZZZ.... flip, yank. This is a man who's worked around motors for a long time. Can't stand to hear that noise they make when they eventually convert themselves from motors to heaters.

[@Dominick_Calvitto.]

Well you want it fixed or You Want to Sweat ?

[@davidgilpin5200]

Huh. A customer that calls just to say "Thank you". Nice! You are takin' care of business, Steve.

[@joshuabest100]

Steve the working machine at it again mama

[@mattbauckman9907]

I did residential for over 10 years. This is why I hated it. Been doing commercial now for over 15 and much prefer it. No haggling, just get it done.

[@petersmart1999]

Or oil is transmission fluid ,serpentine and wintergreen oil! Make is yourself for $15 a gallon!

[@drmckinley]

I wash with a hose until water at bottom runs clear with no dirt dust/mud. Texas can really get dusty.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Steve - getting old surely beats the alternative!

[@HsingSun]

As the homeowners, you need to prepare AC during the summer. Otherwise, there are too risky and high price to fix it.

[@ConnorDaily]

Steven best video man

[@thebotlobbydaily]

Stay where you are, that type of customer service would go over like a fresh turd in a 5 star kitchen in the south .

[@4tect4]

Yes I agree they are a different breed up there. It’s funny though

[@bobbywenger5595]

You done the right thing calling the old owner the best way to go standing talking to boyfriend if you would have said go ahead she might not have wanted to happen

[@vincentherrera5238]

This old man talks to his customers crazy

[@chris-ot4og]

Agree. He is an as*hole, incredibly rude, and has no regard for his customers--who provide his living.

[@Android_Warrior]

Hey Steve, where can I find that bit that you are using?

[@sergiomontoya7929]

When replacing a cfm do you just need to match rpm and amps

[@speckulator7516]

You want the same frame so it will mount the same way too. On some of them like the ICP units, you can get the OEM replacement and it has a plug on it.