Day in the Life of an HVAC Technician

[@mariomclovin1655]

Keep up the hard work brotha. I’m a heavy duty apprentice and you set a good example for us apprentices

[@josemartinez-jt6tw]

No such thing ur an apprentice until journeyman

[@lakinnyj]

@@josemartinez-jt6twdon’t put him down he’s proud of himself for working and proud of his brothers as well in the job field

[@chrisi8602]

The fuck is a heavy duty apprentice? 😂

[@kenjaku_]

as a upcoming hvac tech thats currently attending school for it i do appreciate the videos as it helps me gain more knowledge. good job my man

[@simple6147]

i’m a 19 year old apprentice for a residential business and it’s so cool seeing you do content like this, keep it up brother 🤟

[@Alwayssmiling1717]

A quick trick unplug the compressor and just turn on the fan motor if it doesn’t trip then you’ve isolated the compressor learned that from a senior tech. Yes u should always test ohms after but this will at least lead u to the right direction. You’re killing it tho keep up the hard work !

[@sebastianavila1484]

Just started my first year in college and I gotta say, watching your videos helps me out a ton. Haven't had the chance to be on the field yet but these videos do help me to better understand different things you could find. Keep it up🙏

[@06GOAT56943]

That tool should be used going straight to the compressor lugs. Per recommendation from the manufacturer. Sometimes it can give false readings if you don’t go to the compressor lugs. Just a heads up for the future.

[@travissneed8340]

Yup, or could be corroded wire harness

[@techfive7202]

When a compressor blows a terminal right near your face, you'll learn to check for shorts be resetting the breaker.

[@MrApplied]

I would try to check things to ground before you just flip the breaker back man you never know you could end up wearing it😂

[@lion-o7095]

Or at least put the amp clamp on there

[@dsnow2835]

i made the mistake with a RTU phased wrong and the compressor contactor welded shut, i turned it on and instantly WHOOOOOOM then it tripped instant, scared the fuck out of me

[@MrApplied]

@@dsnow2835 that’s what I’m saying dude it’s definitely scary

[@nebraskaman8247]

You do good work. Couple of things to keep in mind. Always check the compressor at the compressor if you get a grounded out reading. The wire could have been damaged routing through the condensing unit, or one of the terminals could have been damaged. Another little tip. Go ahead, and check the cap while you’re there. You could also disconnect the compressor, and turn the unit on to get an amp draw of the cfm. This way you’ve at least checked a few extra things so there’s no surprises during the install of the new compressor. Biggest thing I tell guys is generally speaking most compressors fail for a reason. 9 times out of 10 something else is going on that caused the failure. Especially with newer unit. Either way nice work.

[@HVACingMyWay]

You skipped a lot of steps man. I’m not trying to be that guy but you should always check the capacitor and take the top off and inspect the wires that there’s not a rub out or something.

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@HVACingMyWay i appreciate the advice brother 🤙

[@HVACingMyWay]

@@EwokDoesHVAC a good way to check is start with capacitor then go on to ohming it out check for rub outs and if everything is looking fine just remove the compressor from the circuit completely and turn the power back on if it doesn’t trip then you know for sure it’s the compressor

[@fisforfriendship6093]

What about continuity tests to ground aka the housing if it has continuity its shorted when testing

[@jose22150jr]

You still learning brother! Don’t trust to that OHMS meter. They are not accurate trust me. I have been in situations like this one.

[@d2flywitit]

Brotha it’s crazy you’re not the only one experiencing tons of problems with newer homes.

[@bigloko714]

I always start with Line, load, 24v. That’s the start of my service call procedure.

[@bigloko714]

I would’ve checked the cap before checking the compressor too, just what I would’ve done tho. Nice videos man

[@thomasanderson3892]

Thank you for this, I'm studying to become a Amazon Data Center Technician one day and learning from you, is truly awesome. Thank you again.

[@Andthenwhat777]

Great stuff bro💯one thing I do just to double check the fan is that I disconnect the compressor completely from the contactor, this way is does not trip the breaker and then I am able to take an amp draw. This is just another way I personally make sure that the fan is good

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@Andthenwhat777 ima start doing that! Thank you.

[@mado.7662]

keep uploading brother i’m liking this type of videos! i’m 19 currently in hvac school i cant wait to start my hvac career

[@Grizz_g4]

Storting hvac school tomorrow glad I found you channel bro. Keep going great videos and you reach out a lot of knowledge

[@shirwanour144]

Two months ago, I finish my 3 month journey of apprentice for my G2 Course. Good vlog. Keep it up.

[@joshuaricks7730]

Please brother, after resetting a breaker like that, do NOT ever physically push the contactor in to check operation. Anything can happen. Also IMO i wouldnt ever use that Megger. Copeland has bullentins out regarding that meter.

[@peerod673]

Watching this makes me realize this about residential tech you can put any one in a truck. In commercial/industrial you never switch on the breaker or replace a fuse into you go through the circuit. And you always change the Txv because compressor don’t just fail they are killed by something.

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@peerod673 reading this makes me realize the internet loves to come to conclusions about people without the full story/perspective. Watch my newest video brother. I have much respect for commercial/industrial I love working commercial. It’s clear the respect on your end doesn’t go both ways. We should be building each other up brother, not down playing ones line of work.

[@key-sendo]

EXACTLY

[@thrax22]

Hush boy

[@sg1trogdor]

Better way to explain how your Megger tool works to customers would be "It tests the insulation or the internal wiring to detect shorts" Ive never seen that kind of megger before but pretty cool little tool.

[@21Kolb]

i like how you talk to the customers about the issue and what you're going to do.

[@BrandonandMel]

Keep up the good work! I would make sure you do an acid test on the system to ensure its not contaminated so when you install the new compressor, you can assure the customer the same issue won't happen! C.Y.A.

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@BrandonandMel thank you! In the video where we install the compressor we did an acid test before we did anything

[@Sctronic209]

You really need to check at the compressor terminals. The other thing is what killed the compressor. Compressors die for a reason.

[@victorserrano6380]

I’m in the industry now newbie and I understand one of the causes can be the capacitor die and the compressor overheated or lockout

[@yaegerrrrr630]

Súper badass seeing videos of what i do everyday at the same age 🤙🏼🤙🏼 would always check Compressor pins to ground, just in case it’s not just the wires grounding on cabinet or anything else 🤙🏼 pretty sick though

[@Weird_1]

Keep it up. Not being a dick but one thing you could do on these calls is pull the fan and check all the compressor terminals and spades if it has them. I’ve seen so many people diagnose compressors as grounded just to find that a terminal has burned off and touching the casing. Nice work though. You could also pull the wires off for the compressor then turn the system on and push the contactor in to make sure the fan and everything is good. Awesome work man

[@Jason56B]

Thats some good advice 👍 thanks

[@ColdHardMMA]

Was coming to comment the same thing. Wires could be shorted, plus Copeland scrolls are different with meggers. Different values and what not

[@jonnegron12]

Great video bro! Keep at it!

[@Laker4life760]

Just so you know those megaohmeters can cause mis diagnosis. Copeland and Emerson both have articles. Compressor can show .5 and still be good. I have myself run across this on a 25 ton Trane unit. Both compressors showed bad with megaohmeter. They are both running over 2 years later

[@legitxfakie2034]

I applied for a hvac job but nothing, had no experience but willing to put my all

[@DJV94022]

Go for new construction for sure

[@key-sendo]

I think you are the first person I have ever seen that doesn't check for direct shorts to ground when they have a unit with no power.

[@NancyVanegasHVAC]

Watching you as I replace a VFD at work, nice job 👍🏽 😊

[@CMxNovacane]

Just found you, loving the videos !!

[@kronosert257]

Those Klein insulated screwdrivers are a life saver!

[@hugogarcia4309]

Like the videos man keep it up! Your diagnostic work is good.

[@Ricardo-m7n]

Hey brother keep up the grind. Keep the videos coming. Watching you while working on a chiller 💪

[@FreonChugger]

Don’t use a megger without reading A Stitch in Time by Megger AND don’t use that hack megger, use one with a digital or analog reading. Further reading would be checking out Copeland’s bulletin AE-1294.

[@eduardoescobar5924]

Thank you for the longer videos😎

[@jodystrickland9150]

Disconnect the compressor wires and then reset the breaker. If it runs with the compressor disconnected then you’ve got a bad compressor. You can still ohm it out to verify, but usually when the breaker is tripping the compressor is gone

[@NonnofYobiznes]

Great video brother. I'd like to add one thing. I've learned that compressors don't die, THEY'RE MURDERED. Something is wrong in the system that might result in the same. Maybe not soon, but eventually it will.

[@Randominternetvidz]

one day you're going to have millions, calling it now

[@frszy]

Just some advice, it's good using a megger but better to check at the actual compressor. And also verify with a multimeter if your compressor is actually grounded. Good stuff tho 👍

[@chrisgarcia4301]

$300 impulsive blower buy is too fire 🔥😂

[@RyanMacaluso-k7w]

Best way to check compressor to ground.Scrape the paint off the top of it . And check pin to ground dude . Those meg's suck . But always check pin to copper/pin to ground

[@brightonbasinger6609]

Always check your compressor windings on the compressor itself even with a red megohm test. The wires on the plug could be shorted out to copper and the compressor is still good.

[@Zandr_]

Used to practice HVAC while in high school since I went to a vocational technical high school , wish I would of continued it after Graduating

[@pukeii]

just wanted to mention that the supco megaohm reader youre using isnt being executed properly. You actually have to put it to the leg of the compressor and one to ground. The light should jump and land on a certain ohm. If you're getting a instant red that means it isnt it reading it properly

[@pukeii]

trust me, i figured it out with a good compressor, it would constantly give a red signal without any movement towards that light.

[@nicolasmuniz9452]

Check to see if Milwaukee has a stubby tube, I have the king of blowers Ego (765) cfm and they do make a stubby tube. The Milwaukee baby version 18 v blower works fine also, I use it to blow out wet condenser coils.

[@carrieresammy]

If you go back to swap that compressor, make sure you check everything! Compressors don’t just die(unless it’s LG😂). Check static and airflow first then make sure filter and coil are clean. If you have an adjustable txv make sure you set superheat as well. If it’s a piston swap that mf to a txv.

[@carrieresammy]

And by airflow I mean check it to static and whatever speed tap it’s on. It’ll be in your furnace book

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@carrieresammy i will definitely dig deeper when I swap it out tomorrow! Thanks bro.

[@zivyh939]

keep it up bro i love the diagnostic vids

[@Lem469]

Love the vids bro v helpful but just laughing to myself thinking about what ur customers are thinking of u talking to urself lol 😂

[@daniellundquest8252]

Always test compressor windings at the compressor terminals, not the wire leads. Just think to always isolate what you are testing

[@Junebug_g59]

lol I see your vans around I’m with NEXGEN. Much love g

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@Junebug_g59 much love brother!

[@justynnoss2786]

Check the windings at the compressor terminals is the right way testing them .

[@lahoucinelamlih3214]

Great job brother, new subscriber

[@IMJUSTHEREFORCOMEDYOKAY]

Good Job and professional. just remember that is your client/customer always Sir, not Bro or Man....

[@CapsCup2012]

A customer doesn’t need to know what a meghometer is your speaking too much. You can test for any immediate shorts to ground from L1 & L2 / T1 & T2 before flipping breaker. It takes like 30 seconds. To verify it is only the compressor you can take the compressor wires off or take the plug out, tape it up, and run the system and everything should run.

[@itsgtm-809]

Love your videos bro 💪🏽😎

[@joshdomfree7748]

Compressors don't die, they're murdered. Great work solving the problem, but something caused that compressor to die, it just didn't die on its own.

[@lakerfan7324]

Relax those arms and grip tension on the golf club bro let the club do the work 🤙 Great vid

[@ericjohnson7534]

If you have a tripped breaker check your compressor to ground and between terminals before turning on breaker, when I was 6 months in I reset the breaker but compressor was shorted to ground and I never checked and completely blew a terminal releasing all the refrigerant

[@D2DNYAC]

Good troubleshooting and salesmanship💪💪, however if you are interested in meg testing i use a digital meg tester, i have a few videos uploaded on the subject 😊

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@D2DNYAC thanks brother! I was just watching them last night

[@8ahvac236]

Part was under warranty wasn’t it? You should of just quoted him your labor

[@Lewdacris916]

yeah a brand new unit should be under warranty

[@hvacshinobi8047]

You should be ringing with a tenor tech, you get nut you don’t have it yet.

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@hvacshinobi8047 talking about not having it yet with that grammar💀

[@ToolingWithIZ]

5:12 that shit killed Me 😂

[@MaintenanceMan00]

Where did you get that magnetic tray from? That is super handy.

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@MaintenanceMan00 autozone I believe

[@raythegoate105]

Bro what do you record with ? Quality is fire 🔥

[@lion-o7095]

What if there was a burnt wire shorting out, always troubleshoot at the compressor

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@lion-o7095 all my wires going to the compressor are visible, I always do a inspection on my wires before I check my leads with the Megohmmeter so I don’t have any false readings.

[@rufinomolina6578]

Wouldnt that compressor be under warranty?

[@ianheinz]

Loving the videos Im currently going to school for hvac but I was wondering what brand is that bag if you dont mind

[@ElAzul1977FORD]

What is used to record. If you don’t mind me asking. I am a hvac worker and enjoy your videos😊

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@ElAzul1977FORD GoPro Hero 12. My setup is in the description.

[@tphvac87]

5 minutes in you got a shorted compressor or fan motor

[@cliftonveasey1482]

If that was a new unit, how new is new. My question is it new enough to be covered by warranty for parts and labor.

[@Schafferr]

Does field piece not have ohms built into the meter….

[@ADro-automation]

You golf is golf a cool thing to get into

[@tkckris8675]

You’re an amazing Tech bro ! I play golf As well try to loosen your arms your a bit stiff but aye we all start somewhere how long have you been golfing for . I usually like to go to Soboba driving range way nicer but when I can’t go to soboba , I go to the one you Go to haha I pick up free balls there to hit 😅 How long you’ve been golfing for ?

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@tkckris8675 thank you! I’ll definitely loosen them next time. I’ve been golfing for about 8 months now!

[@tkckris8675]

@@EwokDoesHVAC cool , once your hooked into golfing your hooked for life haha 😂 I worked at a golf course when i graduated 2 years ago and didn’t touch a golf club until maybe a 1 year ago haha . It cool seeing a local hometown KZbinr tech . Your definitely going to blow up sooner then later best of luck !!

[@jalenmack4276]

I’m looking into starting school for hvac and was wondering how long you went to school for?

[@klabkebash]

Does that MegaMeter mean you don't need to check the compressor itself for ground? Lead to Lead ?

[@david-ch5mk]

better to just check at the compressor

[@chrisrodriguez6429]

How else could u check for grounded compressor without that meter u used ?

[@yrs94]

Use a multimeter to Check each wire to ground

[@Blakethegoat]

You can also check in between compressor windings. If you don’t have any resistance in between any windings that’ll tell you that you have broken windings. If you have a direct short to ground you’ll have it show on the meter. Otherwise best to check with the megger.

[@clentcliffordespera3892]

Hello sir, does your company gave you time limit each service call, like minor problems and major problems in hvac system.

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@clentcliffordespera3892 no sir

[@clentcliffordespera3892]

@@EwokDoesHVAC Looks like there is no pressure in your work sir unlike my previous company got and head ache to me, they gave you 1 hour for trouble shooting and most problem is outdoor unit in rooftop and lot of outdoor unit with no marks on it.

[@clentcliffordespera3892]

@@EwokDoesHVAC Have a safe work sir.

[@RjsEpicAdventures]

Did you check the easiest and most likely thing the capacitor sir

[@tylert420]

Where did you get your Apple Watch band from. I need a comfortable one for work

[@editsbybalbino]

whered u get that megohmeter from

[@dealdoe5369]

Gawd i hate dealing with Sigler

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@dealdoe5369 everyone at sigler Temecula are amazing

[@dealdoe5369]

@@EwokDoesHVAC niiice

[@ivanreyes330]

What do you use to record your pov

[@whodat_isaac]

Do you own all the tools in your van?

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@whodat_isaac yesir, I just don’t own the vacuum pump or recovery machine those 2 are company provided. I am shopping around for some better ones tho.

[@tpc9002]

compressor thing expensive but we get whole new unit instead not much difference th

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@tpc9002 unit is only 2 years old, that’s why im only swapping out the compressor and not the whole unit.

[@tpc9002]

@@EwokDoesHVAC yea also what kind of phone holder you have I have same van but chevrolet same thing I wanna put exactly same spot like you have I can’t find something similar to yours

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@tpc9002 amzn.to/3BEasc8

[@basixstw7044]

Psalm 73:26 John 3:16 God loves you

[@jordanRam22]

Awesome bro just a heads up maybe not give too much

[@NickBoswell-o8w]

How much do you make a year? Love the content!

[@hectorlopez8769]

Start class next month any tips

[@aster8605]

i think theres a horse behind you at 18:02

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@aster8605 😂

[@turny5642]

Bro i thought u meant a shooting range😂

[@robertofunes1298]

What happened to “coat”😔

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@robertofunes1298 trust the process, it’ll be better for the brand 🤙

[@Texas_Made91]

Ofcourse EVERYONE has their opinion,good job you just earned a subscriber.

[@DiegoOlvera12]

yo bro what watch u got gang

[@EwokDoesHVAC]

@@DiegoOlvera12 I have a few, but I think the one u saw was a bulova. That’s my everyday beater.

[@joseslawnandlandscape]

Are u the owner

[@Mc-og8pv]

Good job you guys hiring

[@keshaunlewis9825]

Watching your videos for a while would you say doing it hands on you can learn quicker I’m in a program and I’m visual learner fashoo also I was told service technician easy job is that true

[@tommygun4752]

How many people work at your job ?

[@michaelmartinez3781]

Does this trade require high level math?