Fujitsu Ductless Heat Pump Mini Split 5 Zone Not Heating - Needs Refrigerant Every Year!

[@wundo9372]

Hey Mikey, local supply houses should sell UV injection kits for refrigeration systems so you can go back later with the ultraviolet light and see where the leak is coming from.

[@mikegooch123456543]

I was wondering why you said that “in such a negative fashion”. Thanks for always keeping it real.

[@kens.3729]

They either have Kids that are Louder than the Smoke Detector or the TV is Loud because their Hearing Aid Battery is also Dead. 🤪👎

[@pony053]

No judgement from here! I was on a roof this morning, it was 10 degrees, iced flat roof. PS...not a fan of Lennox either, but even less of mini-splits!. Enjoy and learn from your videos, thanks!

[@benjaminwallace4626]

I have an elite series Lennox 5 ton single stage condenser, I’ve had 12 terrific years out of it, but when it leaks, ill be putting in Bosch

[@Jim.D]

My 2 ton Lennox ac is 24+ years old and last year I had to replace the capacitors for the first time, not bad IMO.

[@stevencossaboon3237]

Nice work Mike.

[@SeatonHeatingAC]

Always have my support!!! I always smash that thumbs up!!! And I always try and watch the whole video so I don't make stupid comments like so many do :).

[@bigmoe451]

I had to braze a pinhole in my condenser on my 7 year old Diakin 11/2 ton 7 year old mini split. No pan heater unit and ice bent the bottom tube.

[@aperson9495]

The smoke detector chirp 😵‍💫

[@helpfulhippo3744]

Hi Mike, Would it make sense to have injected some UV Dye while you were charging ? Might make finding the leak a faster prospect in the Spring, but might also just make the next guys job easier if they don't follow up with you... Are the inside units flare fittings also ?

[@richroj]

that was very good Mike, it sounds like option number 5 is the way to go 👍

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks 👍

[@giorgosktoridis903]

Nuh for a 4 year old system you should fix the leak probably is in the flare connections on the indoor units

[@bradmarshall7075]

In 2015, Lennox Industries Inc. settled a class action lawsuit over defective evaporator coils in its air conditioning and heat pump systems. The lawsuit, Thomas v. Lennox Industries Inc., alleged that Lennox knew about the problem but did not address it. Lennox denied all claims but agreed to the settlement to avoid further litigation.

[@PipeDoctor]

That's interesting, but……all the manufacturers had same class action

[@daanski82]

Mike, your not Dumb. Your a human and it seems you need some time to relex. Mistakes happen. And he: to "perfection" is say: "WABI-Sabi"

[@Liam25025]

How does a plumber go about getting into hvac?

[@xcmskim4]

The warranty on the Fujitsu will expire next year (standard warranty of 5yr parts and 7 yr compressor). I'm surprised that the homeowner doesn't want to get that fixed before the warranty ends.

[@Mridgwell]

Was hoping you had solution for working on these heat pumps in the cold , portable heater tent electric blanket 😂😂😂 seeing how this will be the norm in NY soon

[@PipeDoctor]

Don’t remind me

[@joefesi5266]

Who is that...a 2 handed Mikey...I didn't even know you had a left hand lolol

[@JoeSmith-ov4go]

WOW! Mikey working! Looks like retirement time...

[@PipeDoctor]

No, this is just a day in the life.

[@Steve-bm2zm]

I love my Lennox heat pump. 15 years and no problems.

[@TheRAMBO9191]

Dun dun dduuunnnn

[@MassiveGarbage]

Stay away from their furnaces. Absolutely junk. Unless you like cracked heat exchangers and carbon monoxide.

[@bradmarshall7075]

You got lucky!!!!

[@Bob.W.]

Our HVAC guy wisely didn't show up today since it was below 0degf. Tomorrow I hope. It's warming up

[@alfonsovelazquez9662]

Nothing better then working with refrigerant when it's 25 deg out

[@jasonmonday6565]

Hey Mikey, how's it going???

[@PipeDoctor]

Hanging

[@shawnchapman5916]

What's your top 5 brands of air handlers/condensors?

[@dstevens379]

Up here in Maryland most companies won’t mess with R22 gas and go. My company getting $350 a lb. I’ve put more R22 this yr then last 5-10 yrs. You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink. $150 a lb for 410 you can’t only do what customers want. Some will only realize the truth after wasting thousands then still have to replace at end on day. Then look for the cheapest guy in town to do replacement. Then call back a yr later when it’s not working. LOL It’s a business at end of day not a charity! Keep getting paid SiR

[@aks20002]

30 lb. R22 ( legit seller and not the shadowy ones ) are widely available online for approx. $900 , which is $30 / lb. You can get it cheaper thru local sources some times. My HVAC guy let me buy it for $500 from a local seller , when he fixed a leak in my old but trusty R22 system just few months back here in Bay Area. He works by hourly rate, which was not cheap but well worth it particularly with his high level of professionalism and integrity.

[@dstevens379]

Well my hats to you Sir you got your R22 Fixed that since 2020 you can’t buy a dry outdoor unit and charge it with R22. Hopefully it lasts another 2 decades. At the end of day you will be replacing that system but you saved some money to kick can down road.

[@aks20002]

@@dstevens379 Yes, I am already on the way to replace my R22 systems. I planned to add multiple single zone heat pumps - one at a time over 2-3 years and existing system will allow me to have that breathing space. Reason I commented was to make people aware that you can still find R22 at reasonable rate if you look around. Bigger challenge is to find a HVAC guy who is willing to touch such a system.

[@EricMosegard]

Looks like dye on the service caps

[@JoseDelao-z9o]

I have a question? Are the branch boxes control boared available?

[@bradmironik6137]

Well, since the client signed the document, I wouldn't service this unit until you get an answer in writing.

[@jimmyg6215]

Do u think that discolored port has been missing its cap or was that schrader valve leaking? Just asking for a friend ☺️

[@ianwally818]

Hey Mikey, How old is too old to fix one of these units ? Thanks

[@scottmaz4063]

#3😂😂😂 enjoy your vacation mikey

[@PipeDoctor]

Ty. We are:)

[@roberth7559]

Replace lineset - not the system

[@EricMosegard]

I would find mouse nests in the tops of these things all the time

[@8799crosby]

I just worked in a Fujitsu in Boston same deal it has a leak , can u charge it while it’s running in heat mode , I could not find a bypass port , but I noticed or your gauges the low side was high and high side was low , usually heats pumps in heat mode they read the same , hence the bypass port .

[@eastpark4864]

29 degrees is not cold, geez!

[@kens.3729]

Options 1-3 are Worthless and Options 4-5 are the Real Options. 🤔👍

[@PipeDoctor]

I know what you mean!

[@MassiveGarbage]

Its hard to not be dumb when its cold.

[@craighvac1808]

85 psi at 30 degrees Fahrenheit is nothing lol?

[@kens.3729]

Lennox has always been Garbage but the $ 64,000 question is who talked them into purchasing three (3) of them ? 🤪👎

[@williamlloyd3769]

Probably seemed like a good idea at the time

[@scottmaz4063]

The 410A is the new R22 prices?

[@Balticblue93]

R22 30lb bottle is $800 R410A 25lb bottle is $204.00 R32 20lb bottle is $279.00 R454B 20lb bottle is $432.00 Rough estimates, of course. You can find it less expensive and more expensive depending on distributor and account discounts.

[@jph77]

Vevor fever!

[@Chris_In_Texas]

You need to add a new service that you offer... Battery and or smoke detector replacement. How do all these people leave the damn things beep all the time. I get annoyed just watching these videos with them beeping. Great up-sell advantage for home safety. Can check date on detector and replace if over 5-7 years old. Also check CO detector, not sure if there are any rules in your area requiring them in all houses. Would be great opportunity, for those you can get the 10year version that have built in lithium batteries and are just a throw away at the end of 10 years. Pretty small boxes and can carry them on the truck, along with the try of 9V batteries... 🤠👍

[@mikedamron3642]

Dementia is real bro. I get those brain parts too.just focus

[@ivancook1247]

Because they got a patent on 454b and can dictate price where any manufacturer can make r32 which brings price down and a better , safer refridgerant, all political why everyone but daikin went to 454b, one refridgerant heck of alot better than a blended

[@bradmarshall7075]

Leaky Lennox!!!!!!

[@dmitrynetes3102]

Do you think heat pumps can heat us in the northeast reliably? Love your work. By the way you are careless and don’t care about the environment 😂

[@PipeDoctor]

No

[@jimmyg6215]

My Mitsubishi is good to about 10F here in New England . After that the electrical usage jumps from about 800-1100 watts to around 2100 watts. Not efficient. Pellet stove is my savior for those really cold days. I am sure the technology will get better in time but 0F is brutal on mini split heat pumps. Geothermal is probably a better choice in my area.

[@geekgirl913]

I have a Mitsubishi and running it below like 35° is more expensive than using my steam boiler, which is 225K BTUs... We used close to 2,800 kWhs in one month while waiting to replace said boiler. All that and we were still cold. Nothing heats like hydronic heating.

[@jimmyg6215]

@@geekgirl913 yea the KWh does add up quick. I had to replace a fan in my pellet stove in December. Part was backorder for almost the whole month and even with my minimal December solar production it adds up fast using the minisplit.

[@geekgirl913]

@@jimmyg6215 yeah I want a pellet stove insert for our fireplace, they seem to be the most cost efficient.

[@guyhulscher6857]

Do not EVER add sealant to a fujitsu. It will go south for you. Dye only if necessary.

[@frankigi]

please stop with those thumbnails...

[@tuffram2165]

Lennox is the worst residential hvac system on the market period. I'll take a Goodman over Lennox. We go ahead and tell our customers when they start having issues with their Lennox system to be prepared because it's all down hill.

[@TheRAMBO9191]

we guna figure it out? Yes. we guna do it today? absolutely not. I love that🤣 same. 🤣🫡🥃