Helicopter DIYer Struggles: When to Repair or Replace the AC

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[@Matts_Crafty]

Bottom line Sir you can polish turd all day long and make shine, but at the end of the day you still have a turd

[@WWHVAC]

"That's what I should have said"

[@dkinfishing]

Amen Walt… I don’t blame you for not wanting to mess around with that old stuff, replace or call somebody else

[@markcotter2355]

another reason not to do an evaporator only on r22 is that it uses mineral oil and newer 410a units use POE oil. They don't work well together and therefore better to do all at same time because it is hard to remove all the oil from the evaporator.

[@WWHVAC]

That's a good point to make to the customer.

[@Matts_Crafty]

Can travel the country for weeks but can’t fix his AC🤣

[@WWHVAC]

Priorities

[@eddiereichel9354]

"Its not working so let me crank it up higher so its good and fucked".

[@WWHVAC]

🤣 😂

[@mars10274]

I hope you get the change out down the road.

[@dixiebrick]

You should give an estimate for change out so that your viewers can learn. I did a complete change out of my system and the savings on my power bill was huge.

[@WWHVAC]

I'm sure his bill is summer high!

[@HVAC_Content]

@6:24 The system is Already open.. that’s why there isn’t any refrigerant in it… I’d go over all the benefits that come with a new system & keep it moving

[@WWHVAC]

Good point!

[@davidsyked9420]

Leak seal if the owner trying to save $ if you find a leak (Easy Seal) that will last until the compressor goes bad,

[@UnknownSource08]

What’s the average age for a compressor?

[@redman1225]

I would do the same thing, replace the coil and AC unit, if he doesn’t want to do that, he can get someone else to do it his way, I’ve created more issues for myself trying to help ppl keep their system going doing shortcuts, instead of condemning the system

[@WWHVAC]

Same here!

[@CHRISDOESHVAC24]

You should’ve asked him if he has his epa if not he needs to reported immediately 😂

[@MightyR1000]

When the lifestyle is more important than the homefront.

[@WWHVAC]

YOLO

[@jerziballer24]

Leaking evap coil. Just guessing.

[@tphvac87]

That’s a change out all day if they don’t wanna do it sell expensive r-22 to just leak out again…customers choice ultimately No superheat check?

[@WWHVAC]

No superheat check on a leaking system. In & out. Beer can cold 🍻

[@robertkincaid9122]

Flex seal to the rescue

[@WWHVAC]

Idk about flex seal in this case

[@greyhoundude6112]

My heat pump & furnace were installed in 1979 and are still going strong....thanks to the HVAC gods.

[@joshmason1725]

agreed.. however how's the energy bill ??

[@greyhoundude6112]

@@joshmason1725 - I can't complain. I live in a modest 1100 square foot home. Average electric bill is around $70 (current bill is $48). Average gas bill is around $40 (current bill $19). Thermostat is set at 68 in the winter and 76 in the summer. I live in a fairly mild climate.

[@WWHVAC]

I wonder how efficient your 1979 heat pump is? If you had replaced it in the mid-90s or between 2000 and 2019, it would likely have been more cost-efficient. However, it probably has sentimental value for you.

[@greyhoundude6112]

@@WWHVAC - Nah, no "sentimental value" for a heat pump or a furnace! Last year the heat pump needed a shot of refrigerant, which restored its performance. I have the furnace inspected every other year and it receives a clean bill of health. I do plan on replacing both units within the next couple of years.

[@WWHVAC]

I'll ride it until the wheels fall off. Good luck!

[@AllEnemiesForeign_AndDomestic]

Because the manufacturer that’s makes the equipment says so. The days of changing equipment by the piece are over. And any technician telling you you can is like a stock broker telling to invest in Enron. The smart money is replacing entire systems now while the machines are still available before they’re sold out and not available no more is how you tell those customers. But honest truth the industry is making these drastic changes because of customers like that who keep their equipment way too long. The government and the manufacturers are ripping off the bandaids and forcing these residential customers to upgrade to the new efficiency standards. I feel sorry for the residential and apartments their gonna take a hit.

[@WWHVAC]

Your right needs to be SEER 2 in this region per EPA guide lines.

[@HNIC86]

Wow he got his own refrigerant. Well well he definitely trying to save big money. But he may have to replace it.

[@WWHVAC]

DIYers have everything!

[@HNIC86]

@@WWHVAC that's a fact they do.

[@SonicOrbStudios]

You talked your way into a situation by assuming it had a leak and going on that that' was most likely the problem when he said he's been filling it yearly. With customers, less is more. Diagnose and verify before having any conversation about repair possibilities.

[@WWHVAC]

Thanks for sharing your advice.

[@tphvac87]

Always turn your equipment off if it doesn’t work! If I show up to a frozen coil I say “See ya tomorrow.” 😉 It’s like your car if something’s broken you pull it over on the side of the road and turn it off! If your ac is not cooling turn it off, please people. That’s the analogy I use to my customers anyways… A good point to make is HVAC equipment cost is going to go up 30% January 1st 2025 with the new refrigerant coming out…

[@WWHVAC]

I'll have to use that analogy one day!

[@erics9213]

He had a ton of freon cylinders on the side of his house.

[@WWHVAC]

I must have missed that

[@Eric-bj8yk]

I think those were propane tanks

[@WWHVAC]

@Eric-bj8yk Yes, I remember seeing propane tanks

[@pitobansheePR]

As a 20 plus’s year mechanical engineer who also woks on HVAC is no reason to replace a unit just for a Freon leakage.

[@Seabass1206]

are you going to sit there all day looking for a leak, you going to be taking apart coils? my man these units are on there last leg its time for a replacement why would you make a customer pay to fix it when its not worth it

[@WWHVAC]

What exactly would you do?

[@mariowilson5663]

😂😂😂

[@scotts4125]

I have a saying that a lot of people don't like but for me it's true. Poor and cheap people are bad for business. They always want to take shortcuts. They want you to install their Ebay and Amazon bought crap. I turn everyone one of them down. Some yell and scream. Curse me out and I just laugh and sometimes I egg them on. I tell them I can't give them a warranty and they all say that's OK but you know they don't really mean it. Some ask me to come out and just do it my way and they return their parts. 95% of my customers are great. It's the 5% that ruin the day.

[@WWHVAC]

Thank you for sharing your perspective. It's definitely a challenge to balance providing quality service with managing customer expectations, especially when it comes to installing parts from non-reputable sources. We always strive to prioritize quality and safety, which often means using trusted parts and equipment that we can stand behind. This helps ensure that we can provide reliable warranties and the best outcomes for our customers. It’s great to hear that the majority of your customers appreciate your professionalism and commitment to quality. Let's keep focusing on those positive experiences and delivering top-notch service!

[@Gametight601]

Good educated response. I've witnessed you grow.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

Don't replace now, if you buy a brand new system it will have banned refrigerant in it. I'm telling everyone they need to wait as long as possible. I'll fix anything, I don't care how old it is.

[@texasmade2684]

Stop lying. You can replace the evaporator coil now and if the compressor goes out later you can then change that.

[@WWHVAC]

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[@MrScatliffe]

Wow you Got Shit Eaters in Big Tex Too😂😂😂

[@WWHVAC]

Man U wild 🤣

[@MrScatliffe]

Lol leaks never get smaller😂😂😂

[@WWHVAC]

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