Changing a Compressor On a Mini-Split Air Conditioner!

[@StringDriver]

Curtis, I wish to pay you a compliment… I just clicked “do not recommend channel” for Non DIY HVAC… for one main reason: Ted is so disrespectful at times, talks smack about his PAYING CUSTOMERS and is generally too full of himself for my liking. You have massive skill and experience and you display NONE OF those DB qualities that Ted can’t seem to bring himself to stop. Nicely done work. Polite and a lack of egomania. From one tradesman (frame and finish carpenter) to another… WELL DONE. 👍🏼

[@HVACGUY]

Thanks

[@Paul-IE-Repairs]

ted cook is what you call old school

[@blh3741]

I don't mind Ted C. and his attitude towards DIY, he's not posting videos for DIY'ers. But his info is still teachable to anyone who takes the time. Most HVAC distributors in Calif will not sell anything to DIY, refrigerant related or not. I'm retired/disabled and it took a while to connect with a distributor who will sell to me. If you want an arrogant D.B., it's Mikey Pipes. Curtis is educational and humble. He's in my top 5 YT'ers

[@ChipWoodsworth]

​@blh3741 I like Mikey Pipes videos, but I have noticed as of recent, that every business he merges with, or aquires, ends up with no employees, and the business partner, or previous owner ends up no longer working there. At first, I didn't think much about it, but after a few times, I think his problem lies in the mirror.

[@Leo-l6q3n]

That relief on your face says it all..

[@HandSolitude]

Love how you used the oxyacetylene to chase off that bug.

[@daeroc]

Love it when it all goes according to plan

[@scottjones7279]

That tight spot that you were brazing in looked like a good place for Staybrite8

[@UncleEarlHeatingAirCondition]

Nice of you to share, as always. Just info, A Captain Hook tip by Uniweld works perfectly on these for brazing tight locations. There is a learning curve, but you should give it a try . It comes in 3 different sizes ( part numbers NTF-5, NTF-9, NTF-17 ). I thought you might have one when you said "break out my Hook", but never saw it

[@stephenbullock-yn3vh]

Super excellent work curtis 👍👌✌️

[@HVACGUY]

Thanks 👍

[@kens.3729]

Thanks for your persistence with getting this Mini-Split Operational again. Thank GOD they had two (2) window Units. We have one (1) Heat Death in STL so far. 🙏

[@zunar_j5_933]

What a pain in the arse job! Well done.

[@jimdavis6833]

I feel cooler already.

[@chrisnapier5626]

Great job,Curtis!

[@HVACGUY]

Thanks!

[@gurskysgarage]

Nice work keep up the good videos!

[@HVACGUY]

Thanks, will do!

[@TomLawson05]

Great change out Curtis glad all went well on to the next thanks for the video

[@Boston_canon]

In my place usually just replace the outdoor unit ， glad to see people who have skill like you

[@mrsmith5114]

Love to know the price of this job. I would think it be cheaper to buy a new mini split than replace the compressor. Even more so if the compressor wasn't under warranty.

[@Djcarp83]

Yes and all the dc shit and exv’s, drier and all of the other bs that come with those!!!! Just buy a new one

[@mrsmith5114]

@@Djcarp83 Plus new warranty. But yeah, would love to know.

[@anthonyrauseo5913]

Home warranty company would rather pay $50 less to fix the old then the additional $50 it cost to get brand new lol

[@davidwatson962]

Do you use flux on you soldering joint

[@stevee7774]

@@davidwatson962- He’s brazing the joints so no need for flux.

[@bobboscarato1313]

Good job Curtis; tight spot and bugs all over!

[@albertpaez6595]

I hate Minisplits-- Good Job Curtis!

[@boatingcharlie1]

That noise when the rubber plug popped out (9:32) sounded like a cartoon sound affect. lol

[@dsnow2835]

Did a compressor aswell today in Charlotte, NC. It was hot as heck. Good work as always.

[@HVACGUY]

Thanks 👍

[@harrydickson4575]

Awesome job 👍👍👍

[@HVACGUY]

Thanks 👍

[@robalexander7348]

Well done Curtis, that sure was a tight area to work in 😣 Au

[@stevencossaboon3237]

Nice work Curtis. Mini splits suck even more when its hot.

[@kennymayo4578]

Good braze job, i always seem to struggle in those tight areas

[@key-sendo]

That third bolt in the back for the feet of the compressor and getting the crankcase heater back on have to be some of the hardest things to do in hvac 😂😂😂

[@jme36053]

Makes you wonder if the compressor issue was partly caused by mis-wiring earlier.

[@Balticblue93]

100%!! I bet the other compressor wasn't bad, but wired incorrectly. That is why it didn't fail his ohming testing.

[@mikar3601]

@@Balticblue93 ooof!

[@search_eternal]

Nice job. I was confused by the pressures being the same then remembered those units only have low side ports LOL.

[@icandreamstream]

I have one of the older midea inverter mini split units, it has a 3 ton Mitsubishi compressor in it. Shocked to see high quality parts in some of those Mideas.

[@bobchamp3159]

You know, its always hard to make the judgement call, but really the board could have been bad which leads to compressor to fail. Anyway, either way it gets a new board now. Nice job

[@SpecialistOne]

Customers really need to tell you that they had someone look at the condenser. That person may have disconnected the wires to do a ohm check and was careless to put them back on correctly. So, may be it was a bad board and a good compressor, but not knowing what went on before you, makes the job harder to diagnose and fix.

[@uncledandaunteaunplugged2232]

When i have to do that repair i take the panel over the fan, fan and center divder out makes everything so much easier

[@krishuntzeroable]

I totally feel ya having a fan blowing on you outside. It’s that bad out here.

[@Djcarp83]

Purge purge purge purge

[@Infowarrior-45]

I had a Carrier mini split with similar issues. Compressor checked fine, but every time it was powered up, it blew the fuses in the disconnect. If unplugging the Compressor, it wouldn't blow the fuses. Carrier tech support argued with me that the Compressor, being DC voltage, shouldn't blow a fuse. After explaining to him that I had already replaced the board, he agreed I should replace the Compressor. I guess we'll see, when it arrives if I am right or not.

[@ezalku]

any inputs of why is the pressures equally at the end ? ohh 2 on low pressure side 😅

[@HVACGUY]

Both are on suction of different circuits

[@ezalku]

@@HVACGUY thanks ✌

[@tonyhvactechinian_]

I have a Mitsubishi mini split that keeps going into defrost mode. I’ve changed the sensors and the board and still doing the same thing. It works fine in cooling.

[@Bob.W.]

Had to replace both boards on our Carrier Mini-split (Midea) after a lightning strike got into the house wiring. Touchy stuff.

[@sprockkets]

Where is the sensor?

[@bobbyr8071]

That Milwaukee vacuum pump is so expensive. U can get a 1kw battery pack and a compressor for that much. The battery pack can be used to power other tools

[@ntsecrets]

I looked in the manual at one of the popular midea clone units that use those gmcc compressors and the terminals didn’t seem to matter on the compressor because it’s 3 phased and same impedance on all terminals. And from what I understand the rotation on those doesn’t matter. But I am all for hooking the right wires to the right place! Might just come from the factory that way.

[@skyman2002]

GMCC compressors... they use those in the Midea made products, Dehumidifiers, Window units, portable units ETC.

[@HVACGUY]

Well, this is a midea product

[@John8910]

Gmcc compressor company was once Toshiba. They are very inexpensive compressors used in every brand in the world. I mean every brand. Quality is very good for the price point.

[@sprockkets]

​@jordenb9469 well, not gree, or Mitsubishi, or fujitsu, or daikin, or their rebrands.

[@John8910]

​You sir are incorrect. I suggest you take the sound blanket off thenm and see for yourself. Not all but alot have the gmcc compressors. Gree flexx is one. ​@@sprockkets

[@sprockkets]

@@John8910 gree flexx uses a zhuhai compressor, just like every gree product.

[@mikemaki1104]

What is the brand of the mini split

[@nicolasmuniz9452]

MPN, never heard of it but probably the cheapest the mfg housing builder could find, any reg split system would be better.

[@HVACGUY]

It’s a Midea product

[@HandSolitude]

I take it that was a multi head split system which is why it was worth repairing rather than replacing?

[@HVACGUY]

Yes

[@anthonyelectric6045]

That was a hot mess of a job for sure. The heat really takes its toll and good thing for that portable fan. Although it needs a a/c switch setting 😅

[@jamienoel]

Watch out for ticks working in the grass like that.

[@stevee7774]

Ticks, chiggers, and snakes!

[@charlesmcadory8286]

If you have problems with wasp, this is the best wasp spray I have ever used. BASF - 597802 - PT Wasp-Freeze II - Wasp and Hornet Insecticide

[@bigscout1584]

What is the red rubber band for?

[@Dr2Rock2]

Whats the springy thingy you took off first for?

[@optionstraderman]

Hmmm, no new dryer on this one after compressor change??? Is that normal for Mini Splits?

[@christopherreus7799]

Hello Curtis

[@HVACGUY]

What’s up?

[@christopherreus7799]

@@HVACGUY not much been hot here keep up the good work love your vids and your a hard worker 💪

[@davidb2438]

Cheaper to throw it out and install new condenser

[@Johnnyreengo]

$2500 to replace a compressor? Really?

[@NameCannotbeblank-l3i]

That vacuum pump sounds like it's being water boarded.

[@RongDuck]

Hey Curtis. Random question. Milwaukee everything. DeWalt fan. Sup with that?

[@greatbiggiesize3644]

I was wondering the same thing

[@MarcHord-mk5ff]

I hope it paid good, it looked brutal. I think I’ve done one compressor in mini split. My price is high now.

[@iyaayas200]

aren't those DeWalt fans great? I love mine

[@HVACGUY]

Love it

[@ntsecrets]

I’ve had 2 of these die on me pretty much identical to the unit you are servicing. The smaller units are so cheap it’s easier to just replace the whole unit. But I wonder if I should try this? lol.

[@caru3257]

I did a Bosch compressor and they are a pain.

[@Djcarp83]

A little Fajine gas never hurt no one 😂

[@donaldhoudek2889]

I guess my question would be, Why don't the manufactures put a screw-on fitting on the compressors, it would make it so much easier to replace a compressor. I installed an air conditioner in my '65 Mustang (all screw-on fittings) and 20 years later it was still working great so it can't be vibration issues. It would have been so much easier to replace the compressor with fittings and not have to solder it. Great video!

[@houptee]

Fittings cost more than a swaged brazed joint. They are making thousands of these units a week in China. They don't care about the technicians that have to work on them. These minis are basically throw away machines when they have major problems you can order the entire system with indoor unit online for under 1000 bucks. The off brands are even cheaper and they are made by Midea or Gree.

[@osvaldomcs1213]

A bit more gas. 😂😂

[@CT-vm4gf]

You call air conditioners mini splits in the US, is that because the outdoor unit is smaller than other units?

[@HVACGUY]

This style, which is normally non-ducted we call mini splits.

[@manuelcirino1456]

Curtis why don’t change just the outside

[@bobboscarato1313]

Maybe compressor is still in warranty!

[@tekjunkie28]

Multi header unit

[@bobboscarato1313]

@@tekjunkie28 Thank you!

[@paulsmalser3261]

One thing I have always told people is never do business with someone who acts like they are Gods Gift to whatever trade it is, their ego will never allow them to be wrong and so you will have to pay for their screw ups. As for me personally I know I only walk on water during cold winters.

[@TooCloseSeries]

You need a block of ice in front of that fan. 😏

[@rustyhooks]

I see your DeWalt fan, how do you like it?does it help stay cool

[@famousdude1239]

You didn't even take a rag and wipe the bottom of the condensing unit, just mounted the compressor directly over the dirty bottom???

[@Browner19]

Someone else was there and put the wires on wrong, oops

[@RobertTuck-vo8cw]

Why don't mini splits use a filter drier? (I know that external lines are not liquid lines} OI thought that you would test for acid.

[@cornbread1955]

👍👍👍😎☕

[@kevinmills5293]

U can C why they are called MINI split.

[@jujuanddaddyflash7773]

Why didn't you just change the condenser? It's 2 flairs

[@professionalinspectionserv9468]

I thought mini splits no longer brazed and were all connections to prevent contamation? Or is that newer ones? I was waiting for you to melt some wires...

[@lynnprince6635]

FYI, use a rosebud tip for compressor removal only.😮

[@namskramskram6009]

How long are you pulling vacuums with that thing?

[@lynnprince6635]

Vacuuming is not done by time , but by microns.😮

[@namskramskram6009]

@@lynnprince6635 mmmhmmm... and some vacuum pumps do it quicker than others... lol

[@chrisscott1547]

Spend $150 on a Harbor Freight hi-vel fan and run it off a cheater cord. It will put out 10x the air compared to that battery fan.

[@m9ovich785]

HAHAHHA You heard Me shouting, Cut the Pipe off, No need to worry about chips going into the old Compressor ... Do You have Circle Flame head ??

[@sziltner]

Those mini splits look like a pain. And ??? Quality! 🙄

[@SeatonHeatingAC]

What happened to my comment?

[@panamacitybeachbum]

6 out of 10 pain in the butt.

[@tomclements7590]

Waist of time and money labor compressor freon headach would have put new unit in.

[@fernandobazan829]

At least you admitted it but you never tested the compressor once it was out like you said you would? I bet it was still good operator error? no wonder you were relieved when it worked lol I hate those mini splits pos for sure good video might want to use one of those 10x10 canopy next time no sense heat stroking out never be able to enjoy your retirement my grandpa said a man who takes short cuts always takes two paths

[@DabblelyDiddly]

glorified window unit.

[@chrissipple1018]

Another crap mini split system.

[@harryschrysan3183]

I had to do one of those on top of a ladder. Fuck that shit, I called my boss to help me. I ain't killing my self. 😡