Ductless Cleaning and Maintenance Start to Finish

[@kamenpetrov661]

Very professional clean and tidy,love it

[@haunguyenhuu999]

Finally got it up and running. The only delays we had was because we realized we needed some extra parts (I’ll list that below) kzbin.infoUgkxihMYiJNXcHdbH-7ihymsLz61l7jVyb5O . So we have a loft where our current hvac just couldn’t seem to keep cool during the summer. We have been using a window unit since we bought this house over 6 years ago (all the houses in this neighborhood were built in the 80’s and majority of the houses built like ours use a window unit). I hate window units because they are just so noisy and the one we had really only cools one side of the loft. I had contemplated upgrading our current HVAC, but with all the rising prices these days, it would take years before saving up enough to do that. With the advice of my father-in-law (used to run an HVAC business), he recommended we get an inverter instead. We thought we bought everything we needed, but there were just a few other parts we didn’t anticipate needing (which is what caused most of our delay). My friend and father-in-law did all the work to get it installed and running and now we have nice cool air circulating nicely throughout the entire loft. It is very quiet and even the outside unit is much quieter than our main HVAC unit. Saved ourselves thousands getting this.

[@nedwulin4646]

Greatest cleaning video ever! A million thanks. No pointless intro, no meaningless blabbering.

[@deconteesawyer5758]

Very professional to put a drop cloth on the antique heirloom dresser before climbing up on it.

[@PublicEnemy04]

😂

[@rbreck777]

Thank you. Had my mini split installed in August. No maintenance schedule or procedures were included in the manuals. Took me 10 minutes to clean the filters on the three heads. Perfect. Found something useful on KZbin.

[@victork3397]

Make sure you clean those filters regularly!

[@matttzzz2]

​@@victork3397like at least 3 times a day!

[@joeslovo7384]

It sure will be nice when midwest USA has Jesse's skill level. Thanks for a helpful video.

[@damon6852]

Very little info online with respect to mini splits...this is excellent though!

[@theks]

Seems like a lot of work when the evaporator spray will do just as good without the haste of that bib. Nu-Calgon 4171-75 Evap Foam No Rinse Evaporator Coil Cleaner, 18 oz.

[@trodriguez362]

that was a very professional service. I dont have alot of experience with minisplits and I would like to learn to service them better. your video was very helpful thank you very much

[@dan110024]

I run a Testo 549i in my tool pouch. Super handy for checking pressures of units during maintenance, saves carrying a manifold around. The only thing that catches you out is it sometimes doesn't fit if something is in the way. I also keep a small 4" hose with a male/male adapter that I use if it doesn't fit.

[@rusack7174]

Did I miss any cleaning of the outdoor compressor unit?

[@kentdalman]

This was a great video I learned a lot. Loved the use of the wireless testo diagnostic tools. Please keep up the videos!

[@questioneverything1776]

How often do you recommend cleaning to avoid mold? I know the filters are supposed to be cleaned every 2 weeks but the mold buildup is worrisome.

[@Andifnot316]

Does you’re smell moldy when you turn it on ?

[@mcstar24]

​@@Andifnot316mine does.

[@michaelcostello6991]

Did you clean the out door condensor coil ? Is that required on these units or did you see it was clean already. Thanks for very informative video. This was not covered on my HVAC course at all.

[@tptm100]

I think these coils a coated too

[@gurugee2112]

Thorough inside cleaning. But my mini has fine fins on the outside coils that a brief hose spray will do nothing for. That job is only half done.

[@crisprtalk6963]

I cleaned mine for the first time since it was installed two years ago. My blower wheel had caked on crud! It's not that bad a job.. actually hardest part was getting the cover off. Those clips are tough!

[@seesea-sv3xw]

Did you notice a difference of air flow before cleaning? My unit is a little over a year old and I noticed air only coming out one side, thinking the blower wheel must be caked on one side.

[@powrpacks]

@@seesea-sv3xw The blower wheel on my unit got so bad that my unit was thrown out of balance, and ended up killing my blower motor bearings, so I had to order another blower motor. I work out of town so it ran off balance for too long. Unbelievable the amount of build up on the blower wheel! I was able to replace the bearings in my motor once, but the vibration eventually killed it due to the bearing carrier housing bore getting worn out.

[@Fraustyair]

This is for HVAC School, have you ran into any mini-splits where you can’t take blower wheel off? Because I ran into a Fujitsu the other day and I couldn’t figure out how to take that wheel off.

[@Avid_Reader]

I have a Fujitsu as well, that's why I'm here, looking for ways to clean it. Mine has a lot of build up on it.

[@lukehodgson5222]

Thx for the informative video! Eventually I'll have a Daikin 3 zone ductless and will be servicing them myself. Very helpful!

[@themontecitoapartments3275]

That looks like a very thorough cleaning job. I'm in San Antonio, TX. Have an apt complex with 69 mini splits. How much can I expect to pay per unit for that service, and how often do I need them cleaned approx. TIA.

[@mikethomas5541]

You guys , I’d love if you did a special one just for daikin mini splits. The blowers are actually harder than they appear on the 17 seers like the one I have . That’s due to the shaft moving on the angle you lift the wheel ,but when you pull the blower to the left to pull out the shaft slips of course out of the female end but lays back perfectly straight , then when you try to get the blower back on shaft I’ve had to make a special clip for the shaft out of a coat hanger . Love to see a special on daikin cleanings . Not sure what that is Jesse’s working on . Thanks Mike

[@tylermahar2291]

Awesome video! Would it be the same process for Daikin?

[@ServiceBusinessMasteryPodcast]

Awesome job showing the step by step process to clean the unit.

[@Dillonmechanical]

Man I know that was hard to explain while working that hard! Great job tho and it is appreciated!

[@TommyMartinezTube]

NICE!!!! how much would this cost in this exact mini split application?

[@travisbalthazar5329]

Great job. Thanks for the video. Love this company. All employees are amazing.

[@HVACS]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Juice421fs]

Great video! Just what I needed!

[@carolynm9638]

Hey dude - did you turn off the power first? Or not necessarily …?? 😳

[@tyhuffman5447]

a paint brush or similar for physical cleaning would offer superior cleaning to chemical cleaning alone. Spray with cleaner and then brush the evaporator fins then spray with cleaner and finally rinse with water.

[@guycalabrese4040]

OMG! You do all that in a service? In Sweden they just spray some stuff on the indoor unit and the outdoor unit and that's it!

[@wasimabbasi2664]

good to know how parts come off but is it a necessary pm to perform.

[@kellysuesharp1]

how often do you need to do this entire process? (and not just the filters?)

[@travisewing1795]

Wow never seen such a clean mini split wheel before cleaning it

[@gregrichard9192]

Great job Why did you put the shim behind the bib instead of in front?

[@garygrey650]

1. Q= 4.5x CFMX Enthalpy change; that is the formula for the net cooling once you know the supply and return air wb and db temperatures. 2. hoses that are prefilled with freon if they have quick connects do not waste any refrigerant. 3. Cooling capacity is not constant and has to do with CFM, indoor wb temp and outdoor db temp.

[@thefleaflop]

Hi,... Well done sir.... I really like the cleaning bag design, but does not seem to have a back splash to catch behind and above unit. Any issues with that?? Also,. Does the bag system come with the Dissolve package?... Thanks.

[@JamieRobinsonCanada]

What would it cost a customer to get this service done?

[@GlenS123]

Your measurement of two refrigerant lines at condensing unit is your system superheat. Doesn't really tell us much though as Mitsubishi doesn't publish pressures /temps to compare it to. On their Multi City sytems that is how they measure superheat.

[@danielseerattan980]

Best servicing video I’ve ever seen… very professional.. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@justthatjoeguy]

How often would this need to be done? I know reusable filter can be often, but how often would you need to use the desolv kit?

[@balkenkreuz2063]

Do all ductless mini-split systems ought to get cleaned that way? I've heard from a licence HVAC that ductless systems don't need maintenance at all other that cleaning their washable filters... This makes me wonder...

[@TimothyNaugher]

Balken Kreuz That is totally wrong information. Ductless systems need regularly t maintenance. The are very sensitive to airflow. The filters are not very fine to help keep airflow high, but by doing that they allow more dirt to accumulate on the coil and fan motor. The dirt can greatly effect the performance of your system.

[@caru3257]

The blower wheels get nasty.

[@johnnyprotalk3352]

awesome , what is the formula to check the capacity . without guages? if you dont mind sharing

[@AllanDSingh]

Do people ever clean behind the evaporator coils??

[@Andifnot316]

What would you say about moldy smell coming from the system?

[@chrisalive1975]

Did you use a pump garden sprayer for rinsing?

[@scottreese5492]

How much is a service like that cost, that was alot of work , very professional

[@anthonygasparini1734]

Better video than most thank you! It would have been better if you camera man wasn't a room away shooting the video! Personally move the furniture out from under the equipment and cancel the elevator music!

[@powrpacks]

I'd have to agree- rather than breaking your back working over that dresser, I'd moved it out of the way to work directly under the unit.. Just my 2 cents!

[@deancook558]

Nice job. What's the charge for this?

[@mrrutledge1967]

Very well done. Thanks.

[@CHOMAHOMA]

I liked it. The only thing I think could be done better is to clean the outside unit more thoroughly.

[@707AR15]

Great video. I’ll just do it myself now and save some money.

[@michaelcostello6991]

Why is the smaller liquid line actually the expansion line ?? Please explain this. Thanks

[@vu1tur395]

My blower wheel is stuck, like I can’t take it out. It’s COVRED in crap and I really want to take it out and hose it down. I have a Mitsubishi system, is there a trick to getting the wheel out?

[@Socrateshal]

You are really good professional and I really appreciate your way of working tidy and safe! You are an example of how to do it My congratulations from Greece and i wish you could be in Abu Dhabi in order to see how much dirty and mud the units have where the outside temp is 45°c=113°F and I live in the roof room.... It is a hell oven inside without ac and the smell of the bacteria awful and dangerous. Need to be done without special tools only with detol and water sprey from windows cleaning spray pump...!

[@flybyairplane3528]

Μαθητής Λυκείου ,,I do not think, that people here knows anything about DETOL, I grew up in a BRITISH country, so I knew what you were speaking of, Cheers from NJ.

[@thorvilkwilliams9596]

Where can I buy that spray kit?

[@kinggenius6660]

Good thorough job!

[@Ravip80]

I need this service at my house!

[@sp1200M3D]

HVAC techs are neurolinguistically trained to use words like “debris”, “dirt”, “mildew”, to avoid using the word MOLD.

[@martinwoods6716]

How long did it take you to clean system. How much is the average charge / cost to clean system…???

[@Ravip80]

Hard to find this service in NYC

[@tomeck3902]

What about Fujitsu floor mounted units they have an upper and lower blower wheel and I can’t find anything saying how to remove it

[@hamidmazuji]

did you recover your two 605i s from the indoor unit

[@cristo0422]

How long take you to do this good work ?

[@wes4477]

They do make bib kits with a long funnel so you can actually wash it without completely disassembling the head.

[@johnanderson1149]

How many years for that kind of build up?

[@KR-ti5uz]

Where do you buy the plastic cover bag for cleaning

[@davidsuminski4243]

Why didn't you turn off power to the unit?

[@DIlic-iz9tx]

_Bravo i svaka čast. Savršeno odrađen posao._ 👍

[@HealthInfo]

Excellent step-by-step description.

[@romand123]

What should it cost to have a unit cleaned out like this?

[@DC_Dan]

Very well done video, I love that kit. I love it, even more, knowing you don't need any PPE to use it

[@HVACS]

I sense snark there at the end

[@DC_Dan]

@@HVACS I couldn't resist :) I haven't seen the instructions so it may not be needed

[@joshperez7731]

Damn bro, alot of work. How much do y'all charge for this & how long does it take you? You do this for a normal PM?

[@DevinHVACInc]

How much you charged for a job like that

[@tptm100]

I would love a more hands on learning doing this because the speed of the film video was too quick and I learn better by actually doing it. What do they usually get for this type of maintenance charge per unit head? Are the brands all pretty much the same technique? You make it look so easy, Brian is lucky to have such good techs.

[@mcstar24]

Slow video down

[@732coop]

Great video thanks so much for sharing!!

[@donklaing]

Where do we get the cleaning kit?

[@ephraimsilberberg708]

What did you use on the garden hose? It looks like it gives good pressure?

[@marvingoodwin1]

How long does it take to do the whole process?

[@stephenmarrone9847]

From start to finish, Approximately 1.5 to 2 hrs.

[@stephenmarrone9847]

Cost would depend on Contractor rates. $160-$225

[@chrisl6263]

Thats only a simple 1 to 1, if you have 4 heads....

[@Nemisiss246]

This has helped me alot, thank you.

[@samuelg3586]

Too much time and work when you have 6 more maintenances to do in 1 day but this is the right way to do it....

[@danielcuellar7234]

How much is it for the service just curious

[@johnnyprotalk3352]

awesome video i like that fact you dont do a half assj job . helpful

[@andrewmorzella6615]

how do you remove a stubborn blower wheel screw?

[@Blenduu]

I need that help, too. Badly! 🙂

[@powrpacks]

On stubborn ones I have had luck hammering in a torx bit, and I've had to drill them out. I will replace with a tiny hex bolt rather than the set screw. I've also used a touch of anti-seize and don't over torque going back. They can cause much headache because of limited access. Never use an allen bit that "is a close fit"! If there is any play in your tool, find the correct size first or you'll only create a bigger job! I had to lock my motor shaft with vise grips and drill out with extra long drill bit, then re tap the blower threads..

[@cengeb]

mini splits are the way to go! Heating and cooling, Mitsubishi are the best, QUIET, efficient, reliable..

[@fernandocruz1393]

Will that works on split type heat pump too? I mean is it the same cleaning process? Thanks 🙏

[@BERESHIDA2008]

Yes sir

[@rvanbeau2009]

Should the bearing be oiled when cleaning? Mine is noisy.

[@powrpacks]

If your bearing is noisy it probably needs to be replaced. Mine ran out of balance too long due to build up on the blower wheel, which ended up chewing up my bearings..

[@rvanbeau2009]

@@powrpacks Yeah I sure mine was out of balance too as it had a lot of build up. I will try installing a new bearing thanks.

[@ngzcaz]

Boy, I'd love to know what that bill was....

[@ishalljr]

I'm saying

[@taylorcarson3835]

NoBs about $150 that whole process takes about an hour, 1.5 hours tops

[@User-be5yj]

Some companies charge $190-$200

[@louisvelez943]

How much do you charge for that service thanks.

[@rafaelmartinsdecastro7641]

Good job!

[@xarvinpierre5806]

I had my unit cleaned this way, but now i get these white flakes when i use the unit. What is that?

[@powrpacks]

probably residue from dried cleaning fluids that didn't get thoroughly rinsed away. That or loosened dust particles just getting blown out.

[@coasttal123]

Why did you not blow out the drain line????

[@mikeautostudent5562]

Thanks for your nice video. It is nicer and more effective to do more with lighting and camera man for your next video or remaking this one.sometimes is you blocking all important details that can help lot of people that you try to reach. Or camera does not zoom in to show how you unlock or remove parts.all we can see your hands moving or tools get close to the unit.placing the camera and use it accordingly can help a lot of beginners in this field.

[@powrpacks]

This was a customers home, not a shop teaching environment. Only so much time to be onsite doing the job, and the video work given the circumstances was excellent!

[@khiembolsa]

How often you need to to this?

[@TheAlvstar2080]

how much would that run me in long island NY?

[@genepierson1728]

Why not clean the blower wheel in place on the indoor unit?

[@yanksr35]

It can be difficult to get as good a clean with it in place because dirt and mold get in the inner grooves of the wheel. A cleaner and decent water pressure is best get it all out. Either way can be very complicated (depending on unit design and or location) where you could be forced to clean it in place or forced to take everything apart and remove the wheel. We dont always have a water hose or a place to wash all the parts like he did. Sometimes your stuck with foam cleaners a toothbrush paper towel and a can of compressed air. I know it's and old question but maybe someone will still like to know. Maybe save a Tech or two from a customer weilding the question of why didn't you do what the guy did on KZbin lol.

[@genepierson1728]

@@yanksr35 I can't remember that far back what I asked and why, but thanks for responding!

[@tristanwilson2560]

How long does this process take for you?

[@eduardoacosta2315]

Excellent and Professional 👏💯 Thank you

[@tommytom9815]

Where do you guy the cleaning unit from?

[@TheIsingbcuz]

Any thoughts on how much of that cleaner you use per System?

[@Cummata]

Jeez, how much would it cost to have an hvac company come out and do this? I have 3 heads

[@HVACChillin]

Nice job on cleaning that