How To Check Superheat & Subcooling On An HVAC System

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[@mark2020]

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[@iceyaj3167]

throughout all the HVAC tech guys on youtube, you're the only one who makes it easy to understand. Thanks for the info!

[@deanmartin1966]

I don't think you had enough of a heat load in the house to properly check the charge. That's probably why the chart didn't help. Crazy to see that B vent installed in the wrong direction. Chance for CO2 leakage from the flue joints on the furnace? I would of also checked the Delta T just to make sure you had around 17-20 degree split. I was taught to check the outdoor ambient temperature in the shade and not directly in the sun. I love Craigs channel too. He is one of the GOATS of Hvac.

[@hliz8818]

I thought the X on the chart means over charge

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[@georgewashington687]

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[@diyhvacguy]

That’s so much! That means a lot to me

[@Frank_Techguy]

Excellent video on explaining Superheat & Subcooling on a HVAC system. Keep up the good work.

[@dogbyte555]

I am trying hard to understand this concept. You measured 17 degrees of superheat which makes sense. Your calculation for target superheat is essentially zero, or possibly negative superheat, which would be impossible. It would appear that there must be a problem with either the wet bulb temperature reading, or the dry bulb temperature reading. I suspect the wet bulb reading. I am not an HVAC tech, I am just trying to analyze this logically. Thanks very much for making this video.

[@cacornett58]

I learned HVAC on my own reading books ( yes we had books in my day) an my dad taught me alot too. He was in HVAC engineering at the VA hospital Cincinnati. Taught me how to use gauges and other thigs. But I knew nothing about super heat and sub cool. Maybe they didn't use it in the old days, I don't know. I love what you are doing for DIYers like me. I need to know how things work and HVAC is one of my interests. Thank you . Well done!

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[@loudroarTV]

OMG! Thank you for clarifying and helping on what to look for when troubleshooting. I have some experience with working on small appliances and auto air conditioning, but never on my home ac. I appreciate the tips!

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[@hediervarelamedina987]

The video is respectable and the truth is that in the little that there is agreement that the pressure gauges should be installed with the unit turned off and what I did not see was the bleeding of the hoses, so they say that it is not important to bleed to remove any air that may exist within them and thus prevent contaminating the system. For the most part, the video is respectable.

[@JohnDiMartino]

In the beginning of the video, he explained that the hoses were low loss. They were Schrader valves inside the holes that held the Freon so there’s no need to do that.

[@johncottrell7901]

The book you're using clearly explains the situation you experienced on the superheat chart. You CAN NOT assume the system is charged properly because you're in the X's on the chart. The book explains it: "This means that the Target Superheat is too low to set the system to because the Target Superheat would be below 5° F."

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[@robavis4906]

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[@betomusik]

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[@mr.troubleshootingtech3930]

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[@dross902]

nice walk through !!

[@jackl9922]

I enjoy your detailed explanations. I have a variable speed unit (Carrier) and supposedly is has to be running wide open. I’m thinking there is probably a maintenance setting in the thermostat, but I’ve been reluctant to go into the ‘secret’ menu for fear of causing a problem. I have helped others with simple systems, but afraid to touch mine.

[@jeremyg8568]

Most systems start on hi then ramp down as they approach the target temp you have it set at. You can simply sett the temp to the lowest setting available so the ac will push to it's maximum. Most thermostats have a manual fan control function built in but it can be turned off in the set up menu.

[@williamchapman9150]

Thanks

[@eddieochoa6636]

Great video

[@worldtran5511]

great video. A lot of info.

[@bryanspears2045]

the "X" area of the SH chart is the temperature that are at or near zero Superheat. So the system is under charged or low air flow

[@aaronclark1599]

I use the field piece prh2 and it's the most reliable tool..

[@AntonioHaywood-fc4rw]

Heat pumps are known to have txvs (thermostatic expansion valve )

[@jaimedpcaus1]

Very nice!

[@ingdan6786]

Good video

[@1foulman]

Thanks!

[@diyhvacguy]

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[@jin8684]

Great video! I just want to clarify that the EPA is a certificate and not a license :)

[@robertcopeland17]

I have a 4 ton split with a fixed orifice/piston. I’m in Southern Louisiana and our days are 97 to 101 without the heat index. I own the Fieldpiece charge and air temp measurement kit. I cannot hit target superheat without possibly damaging unit. I can get to 13 but sub cooling is in the 40’s. New filter, condenser and evaporator coils are clean. I’m thinking I need to install a TXV so this system can handle the heat load on these hot days. Any suggestions?

[@user-xh5kx4xq2h]

Can u make a video for the glove which is safe deal refrigerant

[@Keepithonest7]

How important is it to insulate the small copper line

[@smokex2d309]

What do the X's in blue squares shown in the book on the temperature page mean? ​

[@eddieochoa6636]

Can you make a video how to measure , delta T

[@mannyfresh8504]

Sooooo… thank you for sharing. My question. What happens when the Manufacturer does not have a subcooling on tag…? Does 11 deg always suffice? I’ve been given an opportunity to maintain and service packaged units for a school. The units there are in pretty bad shape and i Noticed they don’t share a target subcooling. When i open the blower chamber, i see TXV’s at the evap coil. Thanks

[@aaronclark1599]

You have to read the dry bulb temperature down below about 6" away from the bottom.. you can't read it at the top of the system because what you're getting is cooled air coming off the condenser fan

[@johncottrell7901]

The dry bulb reading is the ambient being drawn into the coils on the condenser. The location vertically is not important. The probe must be far enough from the coils to prevent radiant heat from the coils and the probe must not be in direct sun.

[@Side_Show]

Does this book have superheat and subcooling charts for reefer units? I work on trucks/trailers with 404a.

[@karynasmith6026]

thanks for this video, i did not see you purge the gauges? can u please explain me why ? im interesting to learn

[@diyhvacguy]

Check out our membership where you get access to special members only educational videos. If you hit join at our Home Screen you will see the tiers there, we upload videos frequently to help people learn hvac. I believe I did purge but it was a while ago I created this video. Cheers man

[@robertgalvan5612]

Wht fin comb do u use?

[@jessevasquez8323]

say bro I know you did not do this install and the subject is cooling SH and Sub Cool charging methods but i just want to mention that before you leave the residence its a good idea to check the type b venting for the furnace. the venting is incorrect check the flow direction on the venting the arrows are pointing towards the furnace.

[@diyhvacguy]

Yes that all got updated 👍🏼

[@jessevasquez8323]

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[@maddog5814]

What does it mean if the chart doesn't list target super heat? For example outdoor temp is 105F, indoor WB is 60F its not even listed on the chart. I have a fixed orifice R-22 system and based on my readings my SH is 12 degrees when on the chart it's just X

[@kencrane6420]

Do you use an old "beater' set of gauges for r22 systems?

[@diyhvacguy]

Nah, I use one manifold for both. Just let out the refrigerant in the hoses if I’m connecting to a different system then the last one i checked.

[@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103]

What if you don’t have a target SH

[@derekprreira3214]

Hey bro, with regards to superheat I understood if the system is undercharged or overcharged or Ok through the target superheat. What about subcooling, how can we know if the system is overcharged or undercharged or ok, kindly advice

[@SaresMLee]

Hi sir, I didn't get it. What's going on with your SH. It's not in the list, what I'm gonna do in this case? Thanks

[@nbctcp3450]

1. how to find target superheat for single split aircond R32 in Celcius 2. do u hv chart for it

[@Samlol23_drrich]

Any idea how these electronic units do wet bulb? Cause all they really measure is temperature. Is there a formula? Like wet bulb= dry bulb- 10 degrees? That’s what it seems like.

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Bro, you need an amazon affiliate link for Canada. I just bought 1.7k worth of stuff to get into hvac. I'm a Plumbing and heating tech.

[@SM-vs4ro]

One thing I never heard anyone talk about. If your hoses are full of 410 refrigerant and you hoof up to R22, what will that do? Do you have to purge the hoses before hand?

[@diyhvacguy]

You just let the 410a out of your gauges before hooking up to the new unit 👍🏼 then if you are adding refrigerant just purge all your hoses after you connect.

[@tommyatt8193]

is this the book that you sell on your Amazon site with the Refrigerant Temp?

[@MrInkotime]

Do you need different guages for r22 and 410? Or just different lines?

[@diyhvacguy]

Same gauges and hoses can be used for both. Just make sure to clear remnant refrigerant from your hoses before you hook up to a different system! Cheers

[@MrInkotime]

@@diyhvacguy what's the best way to clean the hoses?

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[@bobrylander2132]

This is a great video, but shouldn't you bleed the lines first? A considerable amount of these type videos skip this set.🤔

[@Franklinveterinarycenter1of4]

Beer can cold approach almost destroyed my compressor; lazy tech didn't even hook up the gauges....I was curious and watched. I clean evap and condensor coils and change filter regularly. Unit kept having problems, 2nd tech came along within the week and said, too much refrigerant and took some out. He hooked up to digital gauges like yours. 1st tech charged $74 for 15 minutes worth of stupidity. 2nd tech charged $125. 1st tech lives 3 miles away and 2nd tech lives 30 miles away. needless to say, first tech will not be back. I can't believe he did that!

[@diyhvacguy]

Yea it’s just a rule of thumb. Not accurate at all that way but just something my mentor taught me. Haha

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What is the name of that book ? Please share

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His website has the name and link to Amazon. A/c service pro LLC.

[@ice4278]

What happened to the video on how to get the EPA license

[@Kevin-mm6xm]

You don't have enough heat load to properly charge that system. 53 wet bulb equates to 64 F at 50% RH which is not enough load. Outdoor dry bulb was reading 82 F so not even very warm either depending on where you live. To get the heat load up open doors and windows and let some of that 82 degree warmth into the house for a better super heat setting, which by the way, is a Goodman recommended setting of 8 degrees, plus or minus 1 degree. As to the low temperature load, here is a quote directly from the HVAC School: "On a fixed orifice system, the superheat will drop with the load. It can drop so much on a fixed orifice system that the superheat can easily be zero when the system is run outside of design conditions, resulting in compressor flooding." That's why all the X's on your superheat charging sheet. You're out of range for proper charging.

[@diyhvacguy]

Very good info. I will keep this in mind on future videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

[@Kevin-mm6xm]

@@diyhvacguy No problem. I posted about the TXV bulb on aluminum. This is not good at all. Galvanic corrosion having steel to aluminum will eat the aluminum. Attach only to copper which has much less galvanic corrosion potential than aluminum. I like your videos and appreciate the time it takes to make one but if I can help you in some way I will.

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how to get epa freon certification?

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Your 90° elbow on the fluegas exhaust is installed in the wrong direction....

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Is your tube has switched off by itself

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Great 👍!

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Why is your office 90 degrees? 💀

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i bet most guys are using the beer can cold method.

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Probably so

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I will be waiting for the video about the EPA license...

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Same!

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This is for R22......too.....?

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