How to perform an HVAC service call from start to finish

[@tonysilva6136]

Your son should be thankful to have someone teaching him the trade. Many people including myself are paying thousands of dollars trying to learn this trade. He has a great instructor. Thanks for the upload.

[@skyym3629]

32 year HVAC commercial and residential tech , licensed for 25 years and I have to say you are awesome. You were honest, you looked into every possible scenario and beyond, plus you just knew what you were doing and that was obvious to any tech that has been in this field for some time. I am guessing, but that was probably your son or a family member filming you and that is also great. You have a really great setup and I am very impressed with this video. It encourages me to keep doing a better job and stay honest and have integrity in my work. I get discouraged sometimes working in the HVAC industry cuz of what I see and hear and run into on jobs. That young man should be very thankful you are teaching him and showing him the correct way to operate and to trouble shoot the problems that we run into in the field. Thanks again and God bless bro.

[@fishman80]

when should u check the evap or A coil for service or cleaning? i got this spray no rinse stuff for it but havent used it yet

[@skyym3629]

@@fishman80 .... If you keep your filter clean and replace it about once a month regularly, your coil should stay clean for quite a few years. If you smoke indoors or have pets that shed or if your return filter box is on the floor instead of on the ceiling, then it will tend to get dirtier more quickly. All of this being said, I have not cleaned my evap coil in my house for over ten years because I make sure the filter never gets to dirty before replacing it. If you have a package system, you can open up the duct attached to the unit and the roof and inspect it to see if it needs a cleaning. If you have an attack unit you can do the same and if you have a closet unit, you can take the filter out of the box and shine a flashlight up at the coil and just stick your head in the plenum and take a look at it. That evap coil cleaning fluid you have is pretty good stuff and works great for just oxidation. If you have dirt and debri or pet hair on the surface of the coil, you should really rinse or even use a wire brush to brush the debri off after you spray the cleaner on it and have let it set for 15 minutes or so. I hope that helps.

[@fishman80]

skyym3 that was a very detailed explanation and cant thank u enough. Really appreciate your time

[@skyym3629]

@@fishman80 .... Awesome. God bless bro.

[@hg2.]

Yes -- isn't it great to have this start-to-finish on a service call. It puts it all into context. Thank you, T&N.

[@mitchellarmstrong3759]

I'm in HVAC school right now. Thank you for posting this.

[@Claymann71]

Getting into HVAC for the first time. I got the basics from Google (Terminology, parts & functions) & this was helpful in a day-to-day practical sense. Thanks, Sir. A Regular No AC Service Call - Contact someone. Call ahead? Obtain Key. Masks? Foot Slippers? Check Thermostat. Powered? What do you hear? Locate Circuit Breaker to AC Unit. Any Double-Poles to AC? Lables on poles? (hopefully?) Breakers are sometimes outside with Meter to Electricity. Be sure the breaker is "off" and not "tripped". If it is tripped, do not turn it on until the compressor is tested for ground or there is a grounded voltage source somewhere or it could go Kaboom! LOL. Flip to On. Listen. What do you hear? TURN OFF CIRCUIT!! Remember to turn of Unit before removing parts for Troubleshooting. - If Fan does not run, either Fan or Running Capacitor. Check for Jams or Trash in the way of Fan. Check R-Capacitor. Likely R-Capacitor. (The Outside Unit will have 2 Capacitors (Batteries). Starting & Running Capacitors) What does R-Capacitor look like? Bulged up? Likely went Bad. Discharge R-Capacitor with Proper Procedure & Grounding. Do not create a bridge Arc & Zap yourself! Remove Part from Harness & Wires. Use Microwave Probe to test R-Capacitor. (Test Compressor?) Source Part. Check for Service Valve Caps & anything else visibly wrong with Unit. Mount Unit Part. Date Capacitor in-case of Warranty. May have to Reform Harness to take new variety of Running Capacitor. Reattach Wires to Capacitor. Blue = Compressor 3-Terminal Brown = Fan 1-Terminal Yellow = Common Wire. TEST Unit with Circuit Breaker. Does it Function Optimal? TEST Freon R-32 or R410A with Gauge. Needs Recharged? Does unit have Super-Heat? Does unit have Piston? Use Super-Heat Chart & Temperature Readings on Thermometers to determine Freon Charge Levels. Charge Unit to Optimum Level. Pour water down the drain to make sure it isn't slow, and place a drain tablet or two in it. Make sure lines are secure. It's your work now! Check Air-Filter. Replace if more then '6 months dirty'. Always Date Air-Filter if possible. Check the Blower to see if it is getting too dirty if Filter is bad. If OK with Owner, Sticker Furnace but not if Rental. Tacky. Reset Thermostat to 70* & Auto-Fan Run. Wait 5 Mins. Success or Not? Set to 80* if Leaving & no one is Inhabiting/Working or Turn Off. Gather Tools. Replace Handles & Caps. Check & Lock Doors! Organize Tools. Keep Truck in order. Lock & Latch Truck. Invoice on Tablet. QuickBooks. Send in Batches to Companies once a week & Customers ASAP. Save Invoice. *Protip* Use AC in Truck. Love AC! - I hope this helps someone! This is a very popular How To video from the looks of it. Thank you for being Cool & helping Newcomers to the Vocation! You did a great job, from what I can tell! Less then an hour is always Nice! Edited: with advice from Comment by Newstart49 & M A. That's Great Advice!

[@tonymontana9858]

And burn a J. For you

[@ShardTown]

dude that was really courteous of you, thanks for writing all that.

[@over50txtech8]

Great video Ralph, nice to see a service call from start to finish. My boss makes us check the condensate drain no matter what, you touch the unit it's yours no matter what the last guy did. Keep up the good work. Ray

[@TandNServices]

Good advice Ray, I had a drain line come apart last year because the installer barely put the pipe into the fitting. he did glue it but once I was up there doing the service it came apart after I had left. The owner did not blame me instead he went after the installing contractor. it flooded the room below the furnace. #whatamess

[@bradstevenson1750]

gotta love it when its just a run cap.

[@charlotteotueh3938]

I was very impressed with your professionalism. You gave very clear explanations and obviously know what your doing. I wish you worked in my part of the country.

[@malindatracoonis3325]

My dad has been in the HVAC business for almost 40 years now. This video is pretty accurate. T&N seems like they do pretty good work and know what they're doing. :-)

[@4444HD]

If only every call was this simple. Also this probably was 1000% more enjoyable not having to deal with a customer lol. Good video though!

[@carloscaballero5001]

Great video. Liked the part about having so much usable junk in the pockets as a service tech. I'm sure every service tech knows a little about this. Thanks again.

[@jonathancoleman7148]

been a HVAC tech for two years getting ready to buy my first house none of this would be possible if I didn't make up my mind to go back to school in learn a trade I'm only 24 excited on the future.

[@videostothepoint5505]

Jonathan coleman that's great to hear! It can be a great career if you work for the right company and you always have the option of filing some paperwork and going on your own once you get your mechanical license (depending on your state). good for you. just remember to keep learning and stay sharp. there is always something to improve (especially trying to explain complicated concepts to homeowners). cheers! :)

[@jeffanderson7256]

Love this comment I’m 21 now and in Hvacr school I hope my experience is Similar to yours

[@alexwagner9103]

It's because of you Ralph I carry I front pocket of anything and everything! Thanks for all your help!

[@KanersWorld]

Third week of hvac class in trade school, thoroughly enjoyed this video

[@expreality514]

This schematic gives you an open mind to learn step by step procedure to understand the basic components and operation.The information is very beneficial in the electrical field.With effort and careful application, we will understand the basic procedures,Thank you for your teaching skills.

[@raganoheatingacinc.4643]

Very informative video that should be watched by all new service techs. they will learn more in 28 minutes than 1 week in the classroom !

[@TandNServices]

The reason I showed the whole call in the video was to show what it takes to do the call and it's just not as easy as walking to the unit and changing the cap. I'm glad it was an easy call though

[@edgarallanbro9624]

Within 5 minutes already on the problem, that's a good tech!!!

[@anatoliedragnea8983]

Just started doing technical work on HVAC very awesome guide. Much respect stay healthy away from spread of covid.

[@rcj509]

Great job Ralph! I always wear booties when walking through a customers house. All it took was one dirty foot print for me...

[@TandNServices]

I do have some booties on the truck, but since it was dry outside I didn't get them out.

[@rcj509]

I wanted to be a Monday morning quarterback. It's funny how everyone notices all the little things.....I think were all guilty every now and again

[@TandNServices]

daobesebeast Mr. Murphy say's your a know it all.

[@findvoltage]

daobesebeast id say the most part would have been disagreeable, LOL

[@1984juant]

daobesebeast really??

[@jrh2284]

I know every one has a different style and no two service calls are the same but before I worry about checking any charge I usually would verify I have proper airflow so I would check the filter first and make sure I have a clean coil before I touch my charge

[@damarcojackson1005]

Jonathan Cortes he didnt say.he wasnt gonna check it bud....

[@EightiesTV]

If it's standing at 30psi on both sides, I wouldn't spend much time changing filters and correlating static pressure drop across the evaporator to CFM until I figured out how the hell all the refrigerant got out and whether it's going to be a leak repair, coil replacement, or complete new install.

[@ANC-4]

james also the fan was moving

[@Mr70Cenzo]

At about 5:03 why didn't you explain what you were doing? Did you discharge a capacitor?

[@Straycurrent]

Great idea showing the progress from beginning to end. Don't forget to empty those pockets before throwing those jeans in the washing machine. All that hardware could be pretty rough on the washer! Super video -- thanks for showing.

[@MrJimboalogo]

we never put gauges on until we have measured the temperature of the suction line at the evap coil and the high side too along with measuring the temp differential at the return at furnace after filtration and the supply thus checking the filter same time and the metering device. then we decide if we need to put the gauges on. also if you have never serviced the customers home before putting gauges on is probably a good idea after that process i mentioned. however your doing a great job we also push permanent hold on T-Stat so it doesnt jump back to programmed temp

[@AD-bt2gp]

Jim Bee Never Tap into a system if you don’t have to

[@salhuss8267]

You said you hear the blower why check breaker 🧐

[@theairconditioningguy]

I bought quick books, installed it, tried it, never really put a huge effort into trying to learn it. Now that I saw you making that invoice on your tablet, I think I will give it another try. 👍

[@wckdclwn911]

There's an app for that in the Apple Store

[@michealportwood5987]

Thanks from the bottom of my heart for these much needed free info.

[@BLUEBAJA1002]

I dont know why but i like watching videos on HVAC i wish i can be as good as yall pro are.

[@Nuro1992]

Could you do more of these with furnaces / boilers as well? Its really interesting to see the full process you take to accomplish some of these tasks.

[@quickcarl5230]

Good video- I really like that service body on the back of your truck. It looks like you have a lot of storage and can keep fairly organized. Your helper was right on it too- nice work.

[@TandNServices]

Hey Carl I love the truck body!!!!! the side bins stay organized but the back is hard to keep straight. It is a great service body but really not enough room as a install truck. I'm pretty proud of my helper I'm getting ready to lose him because he starts back to school in a few days.

[@quickcarl5230]

T&N Services LLC. You have the best of both worlds, you can keep most of your stuff organized - while having the opportunity to mess it up a little in the back. lol

[@toddtomes4037]

As a technician of 23 years, I just love other techs showing homeowners how to fix their own HVAC system. Bottom line is, if you don’t know what the hell your doing, call a professional and have your equipment fixed safely and correctly. Thanks to the guy in the video, all your doing is putting yourself out of a job. If I was a dentist I sure a hell wouldn’t make a video on how to perform a root canal. Good job guy.

[@Reeeeeee12345]

Lol. Working on your own stuff, is not the same as doing your own root cannal. You literally need another person to do the root cannal.

[@DJScratch-N-Sniff]

I quit my HVAC career after being in it for 13 years, couldn't make any decent money at it as I was doing 95 percent residential. Got back in to auto parts and now I am working a whole lot less and making close to same money and no slow times. And the kicker is I now also have health benefits. Not sure why this is as I rather enjoyed what I was doing and it was way more rewarding from a hero of the day standpoint but just want to know why company owners are paying less and less for quality help. I'm sure the times have a lot to do with it but now I have thousands of dollars worth of tools I also had to buy just going to waste and it makes me wish I never got in to it. Just my little HVAC rant and I do wish to overall thank you for your very informative video's and I will still be a subscriber in order to stay informed on the latest stuff.

[@wckdclwn911]

Hvac makes decent money everywhere I've worked so far. If you want to sell some tools lemme know

[@yitzchokgottesman4559]

+Bryon M If those tools are in good condition I'd like to check them out. Its always good to get good tools for a good price.

[@lostincause3418]

+Bryon M Should have done commericial, those are steady because the contracts are out there. I make way more than auto mechanics in my city. I wouldnt give up completely, whats stopping you from doing your own service and install jobs on your own? Do side work, give out business cards- make some side money.

[@Dickeymoe206]

You need to find a better company to work for then. I start training next week to be a residential hvac tech for a good company. Straight up services calls will pay $25.00 for the call and $20.00 an hour. And if you can talk the client into filling out a comment card online you get $3.00 when you send it to them and another $7.00 if they fill it out, good or bad. So that's $45.00 for the call with a possible $55.00 to make from it if it takes you an hour to do it. What I just explained is the worst case scenario at $25.00 for the job and $20.00 an hour. I don't know the AC business yet, but from what I am used to that sound pretty good. And not to mention if you are pulling and replacing parts, then you really start to make some bank. They said I'll get four to five calls to handle a day at an average of $140.00 a call. If I get just two of those average calls a day at $280.00, that's twice what I am used to getting paid. Yes I know, it's seasonal work, but I an good at budgeting my money for the thin times. Plus there is also the aspect of sales evolved, and I am really good at sales and there is a lot of money to be made in that. They expect me to be out in my truck come March, I expect to do very well. I used to do pest control where I had to sell contacts, I sold very well for that company, until I figured out I was getting screwed. Well, in the end it will be more then I am making now plus it's not hard on the body, so I can do it for a long time to come.

[@gusflores9886]

as a residentual lead installer in cali...I've been making over $120k a year the last five years..not bad if u make over 100k as a auto mechanic

[@jackwgn]

At 3:46 I would be getting a call from dispatch asking "are you almost done with that one, I have a few more that came in", to my response I just found the breaker

[@anu96708]

😂😂😂😂😂 straight up.

[@hg2.]

"Soup to nuts" -- you just made a new tech's first day so much easier. Thank you.

[@brianmoloney3124]

"I'm going to put that in my bag...so I can lose it" got me laughing

[@mikeb1617]

Thanks, very cool and wonderful how you walk through the steps in troubleshooting a no call for cooling at that property. Very much enjoyed the detailed video. Take care, Mike Toronto, Ontario

[@JustPlumDucky]

I've encounter two residential package units (mobile homes) so far that have air exiting the condenser grille more horizontal than vertical. Both are cooling good. Fan blade ass'y is about an inch up into the shroud. Someone said the condenser could have been designed that way, but I have to wonder about that, because I see so many other units where the air exits the grille much more vertically. What causes it to exit more horizontally?

[@michaelsolow4676]

It's a fine video and when I made my comment it was not to put anyone down but to pointed out how I would do the service call. The simple things first.

[@TandNServices]

No problem Michael

[@TandNServices]

I didn't think you were putting anyone down.

[@jamesslater7786]

You didn't check fan motor amps? No indoor wet bulb and outdoor dry bulb to get you correct super heat?

[@DJxDannee]

James Slater that's what the testo's are for

[@MattBoyajian20]

Erik Nunez u need wet bulb to get your required superheat testo will tell u actual but not required

[@joeyysossa4144]

Im an AC tech in Mexico we really dont use heater its too hot most of the year.the minisplit rules here...everthing is concrete so the holes on the wall fr the refrigernt lines and drane tube have to be made on a concrete wall to anker the evaporater on the roof we install expansion ankers than screw the legs to secure it...it a pain in the butt working under the hot sun 35ºC...I like yr tutorial...congrats

[@rbnjr]

One of the many reasons a cap goes out is over use due to stressed out system due to simpler things like a dirty condenser or evaporator which I did not see him check for during the service call.

[@Rueuhy]

I actually had to take a timeout to write up a bunch of invoices at the shop. So I'm watching you do the service call while I write up bills for service calls.

[@TandNServices]

That's very cool, now you know why I use the tablet, I can sit in the chair at 10 pm. and do them. Doing them on the tablet has really helped

[@cristinagarcia5244]

T&N Services LLC. nice tools,and truck

[@cleftoftherock6797]

Great video. Just changed my capacitor. No joy. Positive it’s installed correct. Must be something else. Have to wait 2 days for the service man. Worth trying. Cap only cost $11.00.

[@kwikblockfasteningsystems1968]

Very thorough and helpful video, thank you.

[@4wheeler753]

Excellent job on the video and the service call. I would've checked to see if the condensate drain was clear at the evap. coil though. Especially with the humidity levels in Georgia. Also I didn't see a condensate safety switch on the secondary drain port. I may have missed it in the video. At least there was an emergency drain pan installed under the furnace. But the one thing I always check is the drain line on every AC service call. Other than that, excellent job.

[@wise1xo]

Just wondering if you don’t see the fan running while the compressor is then could it also be a defrost operation failure?

[@neutrodyne]

Thanks for sharing your expertise. I don't know if they still make some condenser fan motors that can be oiled. If so it would have been a good idea to oil it while you are at it. I have a 20-year-old system that has 2 holes in the motor to oil it. Capacitors are a big failure item on many AC units.

[@russturner6875]

Ralph, excellent front to back service call .........very helpful to new techs ...Kudos!!

[@daveb3680]

as far as the bit chucks and having a pocket full of junk , one tip I use is the magnetic 4" tray it holds my 3/8 or 5/16 bit whichever one I'm not using. thx for the video

[@TandNServices]

I have one of those trays on the truck, I have always carried stuff in my pockets

[@randyosborn284]

would have been nice to see how you determined that 19 was the target superheat. I also double check my new run caps under a load (2650 amps bemf method) because we have found new caps that were open or under the rated mics. Good vid! thanks.

[@IshockO]

I remember watching this video 6 months ago thinking wtf is going on now I'm like yup yup yup

[@dragonforceisasem]

that's how i feel like it's gonna be for me XD

[@DuayneHoward]

No need to discharge residual current prior to testing the cap?

[@toomuchtohandle9]

I’m just starting fresh out of school and I hope most of my calls are just a capacitor

[@Leoneidas]

Cheap caps pop like popcorn. Only put in good ones.

[@gmlasam]

Wow...you make it look easy. I may just switch over to HVAC tech from my IT networking job. It seems much easier to trouble shoot HVAC and don't have to deal with computer illiterate clients.

[@Droskee650]

gmlasam Till you do installs

[@tommygunn7745]

Because Im new to central ac there were a couple words you used that I couldnt understand and the CC got them wrong too. At 4:20 the CC says you said "either the fan is bad or you have a bad rolling down". At 4:20 CC says you said " so were going to check the patent passer. Now if I knew anything about AC I could probably guess what you said,but then I probably wouldnt be listening to your instructional video if I knew.

[@Leafy-p4g]

I like the procedure you've done in trouble shooting the last thing is documentation and invoicing on what you have that's fine but if may suggest I will include FLA checking and cleaning the outdoor unit with pressurized water,,thanks a lot I learned with your video.

[@Customairseals]

I use the dictaphone function on my ipad to dictate the service description saves on typing.

[@jimbola77]

thank's ralph for sharing I love all your work you are a truly Excellent tech! I wish we had tech's like you out here in the sanfernando valley.

[@celticwitan]

I thought it was the capacitor, but after a sevice call it turned out to be a cut fan wire. I left the side off since i already had it off. So the fan runs now after the wire repair, doesnt seen as fast but still works. But the air doesnt seem to be as cold. Is there and way to cause a refriderant leak so you have to do another service call? I think there is a nut you could loosten to cause a slow leak. Is a tech required to check the refridgerant? The radiator was really clogged so I brushed it with a nylon brush and hosed ir good. I put in a new air filter. It should have cooler air.

[@TandNServices]

I'm guessing even though you brushed the coil off your coil could still be dirty. It should be washed. If the fan isn't running full speed that will also cause your unit not to cool properly also.

[@lostincause3418]

+James Hightower The tech could have wired it for the wrong speed. Or the capacitor could have gone weak too, meaning it has less mfd. If you can id check the amp draw and compare it to the rla number. A tech should not check the refrigerant because popping in and popping out guages will lose a small amount of gas each time, its up to the tech, but they will most likely not check another part of the system if not needed, but if you told the tech its not blowing cold after he fixed the wire, he was supposed to check the unit further.

[@octobertravler1965]

One thing I always do is check my new capacitor befor installing it. dont happen very often but once in awhile you get a bad one.

[@kimberlylabronte4650]

has happened to me.....more than once......then i learen to spell em..bar ...assed

[@andygaudet]

Make sure your new cap is the correct one too! You don’t know if the hack (that came out last) put the right one in.

[@laymanforchrist5932]

Rule of thumb, filter check first evap might be frozen over, 2nd check power to tstat, condenser &,furnace. 3rd check capacitors,fan motor & contactors, If parts are replaced and unit is up and running 4th check your temp, splits before hooking up gauges (you lose 2 oz.per hookup more or less. )

[@kronichaze]

I love easy service calls like that

[@newstart49]

I guess the only things I do differently is test the amps of the motor and comp to make sure they are within limits and someone didn't install the wrong size cap (Can use the 2650 x start wire amps divided by voltage at the cap C to S to be sure). I would have poured water down the drain to make sure it isn't slow, and placed a drain tablet or two in it. I like to check the blower to see if it is getting too dirty- since that cheap filter was being used. I write the date on the capacitor so if it fails, I know when i installed it instead of having to look it up for the warranty. You might mention to be sure the breaker is "off" and not "tripped". If it is tripped, do not turn it on until the compressor is tested for ground or there is a grounded voltage source somewhere or it could go Kaboom! LOL. I also rinse every condenser whether it looks clean or not. 41 years now in HVAC and still going strong. Good video - enjoyed!

[@reggiemilla8835]

newstart49 likewise, but he did mention that it was a rental property and to my experiece quite a few techies treat rentals differently during serv. calls......

[@newstart49]

Reggie Milla True.

[@TandNServices]

newstart49 This was a rental as long as it had a clean filter and it was in safe working condition thats all the management company cares about. Not I agree with it but I can only do what they will allow me to me to do.

[@Anthony-rp3qh]

was the oem cap...any experienced tech would know this

[@lisamckoy5867]

Anthony F m

[@swiss9495]

You never said what the 4th wire you hooked up to the capacitor was. I can only assume it was the other fan wire, correct?

[@JP-zz5rm]

Yes

[@TheBoondoggler]

Great, great vid. Very thorough and I like your attitude. Am learning HVAC now and am really into the industry. Cheers.

[@TandNServices]

TheBoondoggler I'm glad I could help

[@deonnarine4363]

it's the same approach here in trinidad and tobago. great job !!

[@josegomezromero1009]

Thanks for the Video. Did my schooling at the Air-Cond schooling in NYC a long time age needed to re-school and your good.

[@acoustic4037]

You said if the fan is not running it could be two things. What about a problem with defrost board? Thank you for making this video, much appreciated.

[@markdavidson1049]

Is cleaning of the evaporator coils something more than a basic HVAC check on the AC system?

[@bobboscarato1313]

He didn't check the evaporator coil for cleanliness since they used cheap air filters; didn't check drain lines; didn't advice to trim leaves around condenser;; didn't check furnace operation. He's lucky he didn't work for me or he'll be looking for another job!; he didn't use shoe covers either particularly with carpeting on the floors!

[@hvactecster79]

Great job and video Ralph !! Reminded me of high school football running the stadium steps,lol. Take care, Brett

[@TandNServices]

I was getting tired of running up and down them.

[@MrMakasteven]

About to graduate November and cannot wait to learn more!

[@stevenmachnick9613]

Many steps were missed as part of a service call. I change that batts every call. Also blower capacitor was not checked. I think that was a sta furnace. Also what about line stage and amp draws. Static pressure. Many missed steps

[@rajawaseem2752]

Very nice service call simple and efficient. Ralph do you get holes in your pockets too ! The items that came out sure must be heavy ! Any suggestions on how to reinforce the pockets I have couple of Jeans with lot of holes in the pockets! Walmart won't take them back..

[@angelalvares1818]

Thanks for the video ...forge to check clean condensing...

[@ryanandrews5255]

this guy seems like a really nice guy.

[@freshgreenz4155]

You sir are a scholar! Nice and calculated approach to that call... although I wanted to believe that cond fan was off on psi cycler loll

[@RobHVAC]

Nice video Ralph. Even the easy calls take a half hour.

[@TandNServices]

Hey Rob, your right even the easiest ones are 30 mins long. I did do one today that was 15 mins though

[@shunkenshiro8511]

I have an ac check. The ac repair man say my unit is running hard, it's 20years old, the drain line broken under the foundation. Can I get your thoughts on it please, thanks and have a great day.

[@ancientexile5077]

He put that key in there so slick lol

[@mav48185]

Sounds rough to me. I basically rebuilt my parents ac unit and it’s quiet and starts up perfect no kicking hard when it turns on

[@MrNacho1946]

Will keeping the condenser of an a/c unit under a shaded area help the cooling process?

[@TandNServices]

With out going into a bunch of detail the answer is yes. If the unit is cooler it will not have to work as hard. There is more to this answer though. Depending on what you are calling shade

[@MrNacho1946]

WELL, LIKE LOT OF TREES, WELL VENTILATED AREA. NO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AT ALL OR YES, LOTS OF RAIN.

[@TandNServices]

nacho elcorreano if you have a lot shade it will the unit will cool better because it won't be in direct sunlight. You have to keep an eye on the outdoor coil because of the debris from the trees. Keep the coil clean and you will be good.

[@MrNacho1946]

Will do, Thank you.

[@BringIt2023]

To save time would of jumper ed r to g at thermostat to see if the blower kick on.

[@IshockO]

Or. Just switch your thermostat fan to on

[@144Souldier]

Good videos bro. Finish school in 8 weeks for hvac

[@IshockO]

Are you working yet bro?

[@144Souldier]

+IshockO yes sir, my school got me a job like 2 weeks before school ended. i live in columbia sc, im a installer at the moment at probably one of the best companies out here

[@IshockO]

+Dj Hooper damn thats awesome! Whats the starting pay?

[@gmork1090]

Heh. Two more years and you can work for yourself, yay!

[@xskycamefalling6455]

Read through half the comments dident see the question so I'm wondering shouldent you discharge the cap before checking?

[@RcNox22]

It's because this unit didnt have a relay. Most units today have motor discharge. That's why he didnt have to discharge the cap!

[@spiderstone]

Nice video....question....what is the probe for?....thanks

[@Bluefox43143]

Why did you not open up the attic unit and check the coil-elec. conn.drain pain area and drain line? You did not do anything but change the filter.

[@TandNServices]

No need to check the indoor coil the pressures would have and superheat would have told me if it was dirty, I also didn't check the drain line because there was no sign of any water leaks. This was just a normal everyday bad run cap.

[@Bluefox43143]

T&N Services LLC. Thats not the way we do service work. You must have been taught from a Jack Leg.

[@TandNServices]

+George Lentz really, your going to tell me you check the drain line and indoor coil on every call. You know there's this new procedure called super heat and sub cooling that will tell you if your coil is dirty. You should try it. It will save you a lot of time.

[@Bluefox43143]

T&N Services LLC. We just do a lot more than SH & SC. That the way we were taught

[@joshuahoward1149]

Did he discharged the compressor and do you have to do that before touching the compressor I thought that was a must

[@mikemcguire1455]

Joshua Howard Capacitor

[@openyuheyeby8674]

2014! I thought because of his jeans it was the 80's freal

[@allennance6015]

also, your not going to rebuild the wheel on this job? when did you get the wet bulb and dry? just figured.......ehhhhhh close enough??

[@TandNServices]

+Allen Nance yeah on this one it was close enough. They were lucky I even put my gauges on the unit.

[@arthouston7361]

Since many of you will have missed this, let me point something out. When you have an inoperative fan as in this situation, you don't know yet if the motor is bad, and often, this means an open winding. When the the condenser fan has an open winding, the cap cannot drain off charge through the windings when the unit is off. For that reason, you should never simply turn off a unit and grab wires with your bare hand. I use a wiha insulated plier to pull those terminals off the capacitor, then I short them with a driver. This way, you eliminate that unexpected, painful jolt.

[@maggotthemadman8142]

Yea, I cringed a bit when he reached in right after turning off the breaker. I haven't had a jolt from one yet, but have heard from other techs that it feels like someone just stomped on your fingers.

[@arthouston7361]

@@maggotthemadman8142 The techs that just turn off the breaker and then grab cap wires are the ones who have not experienced the unexpected charged capacitor. Usually, one hit is enough to change their approach.

[@wilfredogonzalez123]

one of my best videos. thank you.

[@alicepet1994]

Why manufacture designed the filter location on the attic, but not inside of house?!

[@michaelsolow4676]

Before checking for a off breaker, why not take a look outside if the condenser has not been stolen, since it looks like unoccupied house?

[@TandNServices]

Before I started doing the video I had already looked at the unit. since no one lived there I thought it would be the perfect house to do a video like this. When I get a service call the last thought on my mind is that some one stole the unit. Yes it happens but the percentage to repairs vs stolen is very low.

[@Floridamanknowsbestt]

we do a lot of work for propert management companies that own single family homes. we have to take pics of everything. always check the filters, get pocs of inside the evap coil if u can. we do pull and cleans constantly from years of people not changing filter or vacuuming pet hair.... wonder why it wont cool when theres a wool blanket in the a frame.....

[@SuperHtownswag]

Matt d lol

[@stacystacksbeats999]

I just got my universal License so thanks. All I need is someone to hire me so I can learn the trade. I did not go to any school. Was told by a master tech to just take test pass it. Then apply for start up jobs to learn the trade. Any advice would be much appreciated. Great video!

[@keepupmcgee5099]

Great work man! Always face the ladder when descending though.

[@claraalas6277]

You forgot to say that the capacitor may be electrically charged and may sap you.

[@DevilDoge25]

Im new and that happened to me recently and my boss same day we both had to go home and change pants

[@jeffanderson7256]

Shmariyah H 😂😂😂

[@chaddeeb141]

How would you take the charge out

[@rileypegram5383]

@@chaddeeb141 touch the leads at the top

[@bobboscarato1313]

You both should have known better!!!!

[@tomwarda2697]

Have you ever used Cold Plus as a cooling enhancer? I have heard stories of saving 8% to 18% on both commercial and residential systems?

[@TandNServices]

+Tom Warda don’t believe it....if there was such a product the manufacturers would be using it instead of spending millions on research for higher seer equipment.

[@tomwarda2697]

As a professional engineer....I used to build factories for Whirlpool and know from experience that most American companies build products that fail immediately after their warranty is up....that is a very common manufacturing strategy made by the sales group and not the engineers....so I know that your comment is folklore and not a fact...ever hear of Toyota and Honda? They existed because of planned obsolescence by the auto industry. I am now finding out from the comments of others that this Cold Plus product gives a million dollar warranty that it will not harm my equipment and that I will receive the energy savings promised...they have over 14,000 happy customers....I am inclined to give it a try.

[@mikethelma]

Very good video. I sure wish you had the volume turned up. I had a tough time hearing some of what you said.

[@rb3263]

question sir, ima student and new to the craft. it's my understanding that capacitors hold electricity so you ground them before you mess with them.Whats your point of view?

[@xAlienWarfareGamingx]

I know nothing about HVAC but know a tiny bit when it comes to electrical and I agree with you. The capacitor should've been discharged before messing with them. That's just my point of view.

[@robbrown391]

Boy Ralph that was one Hell of a Spider System there Bubba it least that's the way it looked and that drain was Wow LOL !!! Another thing and this is a Question here in DE we are not aloud to put Black Iron in the wall well we can as long as their is No Joints for obvious reasons so we use Gas Flex for that ... So is this just a Old constructed home ( which by the looks of the A/C I would say yes ) but is that still Legal where you are ?? Another Great Job Ralph totally Professional !!