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The DIY HVAC Guy

The DIY HVAC Guy

7 ай бұрын

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@DerekFletcher1
@DerekFletcher1 7 ай бұрын
Really appreciate your videos. Over the last year, thanks to you, I've pimped out my a/c unit with a soft start kit and run it under light water mist on really hot days and it has helped immensely. Now our family has grown and we're buying a new house and I want to go through the new furnace completely thanks to this video. You've saved me a fair bit of money and really appreciate your knowledge.
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 7 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Happy the videos are helping people out 😊
@aaronw6706
@aaronw6706 7 ай бұрын
How much as the mister saved you?
@AndyDufresne4
@AndyDufresne4 6 ай бұрын
@@aaronw6706The real question is, how much WILL it cost him?
@matttobin6999
@matttobin6999 4 ай бұрын
Exactly. Save a couple dollars and ruin your coil. If you are trying to limp through a summer until you can save for replacement, fine. NEVER do this to a coil that you want to last. @@AndyDufresne4
@royquiroz3359
@royquiroz3359 4 ай бұрын
The other question is, how much money are the unscrupulous HVAC people lost?
@panzerkfw
@panzerkfw 7 ай бұрын
This young man has saved THIS old man, a retired auto mechanic, a fortune taking care of my 29 year old furnace. I've learned so much from this man. You should watch his other videos! Straight to the point and tells you in layman's terms how to overcome complex issues that you may or may not understand. Probably most importantly, he talks about in several videos different ways you can get heat from your furnace if there is a power outage in your area. Very important in our troubled times. I'm still learning from him.
@dogman8436
@dogman8436 7 ай бұрын
Same retired auto mechanic here who always likes to maintain his own appliances including HVAC. 29 year old AC condenser and 19 year old furnace still good. Learned a bit more from this great video. Saved thousands over the years because never had to call service company and get that immediate “You need a new furnace, AC, etc.” line from incompetent “repair” trainees.
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! And thanks for the kind words. Comments like these are why I do what I do 👊🏼
@targetlog
@targetlog 3 ай бұрын
Same here too! Nailed it.
@TrustyZ900
@TrustyZ900 6 ай бұрын
My furnace wouldn't start, so I called a co. that advertised on a local religious channel. Thought they'd be honest? A guy came out and looked it over. Said electronic control panel was burnt. Obvious black flash mark on back. Said would be $900 to replace. I asked if anything else looked bad. Said no. He said wouldn't spend the $ on my 18 yo unit. Tried to sell me complete new system for $12k US. Looked up part online, bought for $200. KZbin video for install. 5 years later, runs perfect. Crook. New sub.
@cesarguardiola4045
@cesarguardiola4045 18 күн бұрын
We must protect this man at all costs. You da man.
@Ratlins9
@Ratlins9 4 ай бұрын
As a senior citizen on a fixed income, your videos are a Godsend. I don’t have loads of money but being retired, I do have the time to watch your videos and learn. You have already saved me money from an expensive callout. I cleaned the flame sensor and fixed the problem. My wife and I thank you. God bless you!
@fredost1504
@fredost1504 7 ай бұрын
Surprised HVAC contractors havent tried to have you disappeared for the great value of the info you share. Thanks for doing this.
@WhowereEpsteinsclients
@WhowereEpsteinsclients 7 ай бұрын
No one wants this guy to go anywhere, for every 1 viewer that “fixes” their unit 10 others will short something out and have to call a company anyways. I think people in my area watch him because they think staybrite can be used on existing copper. I’ve been going out and just doing braze and pump downs does not bother me one bit.
@SupraSav
@SupraSav 6 ай бұрын
Welder/Fabricator here - thanks for all you do. This is one fine side of youtube. Thanks for helping out average folk
@JimRobinEric
@JimRobinEric 6 ай бұрын
I had Pestinger heating & Air conditioning of Salina Kansas come out to fix my furnace. It would stop working but when you put the cover back on it worked, but would shut down at night. They Replaced something and that night it quit working. Called them again came back out and replace the Hot Surface Control. Put it back together it worked. That night did the same thing and quit working. I'd already paid out hundreds and I was mad. Thinking what would cause it to not work but you miss with the furnace it would work. Sounded like something sticking. So I pulled out the book to the furnace got to looking. Turned out to be the Air Presser Switch. Ordered the part and it fixed it! That was several years ago. Man was I made. Been working on it myself every since! Just fixed another problem thanks to KZbin videos like yours. Turns out there really not hard to work on. THANKS!
@donreinholz8121
@donreinholz8121 7 ай бұрын
I have found through past experience never call the company with the big local advertisement for a furnace tune up special. Call the local company who has been in business for a very long time.
@bert1913
@bert1913 7 ай бұрын
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@tretre1692
@tretre1692 7 ай бұрын
Same rule goes for car body shops!!
@petersmart1999
@petersmart1999 7 ай бұрын
​@@tretre1692Most big shops are in bed with the insurance companies! Basically they buy their work!
@seabass22
@seabass22 7 ай бұрын
Yeah. Just like the guys want to sell you a brand new water heater instead of replacing a thermocouple.
@matthewprather7386
@matthewprather7386 7 ай бұрын
How do I find such a long time business?
@bryangardner4370
@bryangardner4370 5 ай бұрын
Your my new best friend....Im that guy , the one that fixes everything, except HVAC. Your tutorials are very explanatory and easy to follow. Not rushing out to do HVAC repairs but have enough knowledge to help out family and friends avoid the pitfalls of unscrupulous contractors who pray on the uneducated. Thanks for what you do , who you are, and the knowledge you share.
@mattrempel4369
@mattrempel4369 7 ай бұрын
As a gasfitter and a service technician, I like to watch other tech’s videos to see if I can learn something. I think this guy does a very good job, explaining how to service the furnace. However he could do a much better job explaining gas safety. Do not ever remove the test ports, or the manometer tube without first turning off the gas. In this situation it may not have been very dangerous because he is experienced and the type of test port doesn’t allow much gas through. A mid or low efficient gas valve however and you could have a massive ball of flames.
@joelk7511
@joelk7511 4 ай бұрын
This needs to be bumped to the top. I just got done measuring the gas pressure on a unit where the test port has to be fully unthreaded. I should have known better than to do it running and it let a lot of gas out. Anyone else reading this, be careful and turn off the furnace when connecting and disconnecting the manometer.
@CRA677
@CRA677 7 ай бұрын
If I lived in your area, I'd hire you in a heartbeat. Thanks for all you do!
@markme4
@markme4 7 ай бұрын
He's focusing on KZbin
@jicalzad
@jicalzad 7 ай бұрын
As another mentioned below, i don't plan on doing my own maintenance, but i still appreciate the breakdown on the components and how things work. It's always best for homeowners to have some familiarity with everything in their home.
@jeremygallimore3042
@jeremygallimore3042 4 ай бұрын
I own and operate a small local HVAC company. I couldn’t agree with you more that there are companies out there that are seeking maintenance contracts specifically to try and sell you a product. Happy to say I started my own company so I didn’t have to participate in deceitful practices like this and so many more. We work of the old idea of helping our neighbors and community. Like you we educate and empower our clients to make the best decisions for them. We are here to provide a service not to sell a product. Huge difference. Thank you for posting this
@jgg204
@jgg204 4 ай бұрын
You will not be able to scale your business unless you start down the path of sales. The numbers just don't work anymore. It's why private equity is going around snapping up independent HVAC shops. The industry is in turmoil right now, at least residential side of things.
@trentslayton6300
@trentslayton6300 4 ай бұрын
I went to a service call the other day where someone recommended replacing a unit for a tripped limit on the blower housing. Easy fix and customer was pretty happy haha
@VAIO294
@VAIO294 3 ай бұрын
@@jgg204 - Deceiving customers with "sales" is not a good business model. - It will just motivate more people to do DIY repairs.
@NATHANFREDERICK-rs7yb
@NATHANFREDERICK-rs7yb 3 ай бұрын
Why would you thank him for posting that??????. How is it a good idea to encourage the general public to go meddling around in their gas heating system or air conditioning system for that matter..?? It's a horrendously bad idea.
@VAIO294
@VAIO294 3 ай бұрын
@@NATHANFREDERICK-rs7yb - Because of all the scamming and lying from HVAC "technicians," it's good for him to THANK him for posting this content to help educate homeowners on doing much of this work for ourselves.
@als1023
@als1023 5 ай бұрын
I have been cleaning and servicing my 2 gas furnaces for years after being scammed on a service call. This video is the BEST I've seen !! Thank you very much for the extra detail, guys like me need. Have all the tools, just need needed a little extra eg pull the blower to clean and check the amp draws. Best use of 25 mins I've spent in a while !
@alexc9777
@alexc9777 7 ай бұрын
great video, as a 2nd year residential hvac apprentice this was very helpful to understand how to do a maintenance better. Thank You
@zavie22
@zavie22 7 ай бұрын
Seriously you dont know how to dona maintenance you watch a non hvac person lmao
@alexc9777
@alexc9777 7 ай бұрын
I've been in residential HVAC for just over 2 years and this is by far the best explanation on how to do a maintenance i've seen. I am curious tho can you explain whats wrong with the video? @@zavie22
@sylentknight
@sylentknight 6 ай бұрын
@@zavie22 and you don't know how to spell correctly lmao !
@josephoconnor6985
@josephoconnor6985 7 ай бұрын
Very professional and well done summary. Recommend changing the title to something like” learn how to maintain your furnace like a pro.” Thank you for taking time to educate!
@suesheane3671
@suesheane3671 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely love that adding a plug was so easy. Now i feel comfortable knowing i can plug furnace into my Delta 2 , in case of a power outage .Thanks again
@alifali8247
@alifali8247 9 күн бұрын
Honest, concisely detailed. I got nothing to give , I appreciate so much.
@hitekrednek66
@hitekrednek66 7 ай бұрын
Great information as usual. This was very informative and I love the props that you use to demonstrate sir. Really appreciate the help you provide for the DIY guys and the points you make when you should maybe call in the pros. Great job!
@ihar9975
@ihar9975 6 ай бұрын
Man, I really appreciate your videos. I was able to clean and maintain my furnace. My blower was never cleaned from the previous owner. Dust was caked up in the blade fins and the motor. I cleaned that sucker out well and it's peace of mind that I know the blower and furnace will run more efficiently without excessive overheating and breakdown of components. Hats off to you DIY Hvac Guy!
@nhhandyman
@nhhandyman 7 ай бұрын
In my experience those burner units are not going to move out of the way that easily because they are connected to the gas line with iron pipe - so getting that out of the way is a bit more involved and maybe beyond what a DIY person wants to take on (removing gas fittings).
@seth3189
@seth3189 6 ай бұрын
Should be a valve and a union. Only fitting you have to remove is the one designed to be taken apart.
@t.damianboyle622
@t.damianboyle622 4 ай бұрын
One of the best done an most valuable videos on the web. You deserve a public service award. 👍👍
@tedh7543
@tedh7543 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for these great tips on servicing a furnace. I will do this next week when the weather warms up a bit! Freezing weather has hit the Midwest over the last couple of days which is supposed to let up next week. I just implemented the "Keep Your Family Warm During A Power Outage By Installing This $5 Part" so my family is ready in the event of a power outage this winter". Thanks again Dave for all of these great tips.
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 7 ай бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@ramachandran8666
@ramachandran8666 4 ай бұрын
Excellent walk-through about critical maintenance steps for furnaces. You not only explained the various components in the system but also demonstrated the "how to" safely and efficiently. I had a classic failure of my Lennox 96% efficient furnace during the coldest time but it turned out to be a dirty flame sensor which I learned from one of your videos.
@user-hu6kv3qz9r
@user-hu6kv3qz9r 6 ай бұрын
Your videos have been a game-changer! Thanks to your tips, I upgraded my A/C unit, and now, as we're moving to a new house, I'm applying your advice to the furnace. You've saved me money and shared valuable knowledge. Much appreciated!
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 6 ай бұрын
Awesome to hear. Thanks man!
@chaicharin
@chaicharin 6 ай бұрын
I would say the following are reasons your heater shuts off after being on for a little bit. #1 Flame Sensor (this part is under $5 to replace or free to clean off) #2 Capacitor for your blower motor is worn or old (this part is under $10 to replace). #3 The drip line hose is clogged or the filter leading to the drain is clogged with black gunk (this happened to me and was causing my heater to turn off and on since the inside was clogged with water that could not get out of the unit).
@UCF_Manny
@UCF_Manny 7 ай бұрын
Great video! Have appreciated how much I’ve learned through your step by step videos. Have shared with friends for future. Thanks for your time and commitment. Invaluable info!
@billl3936
@billl3936 7 ай бұрын
Very thorough maintenance check. I doubt very many service techs are that thorough. Good job I would want somebody like you working on my HVAC.
@jbakercapenter
@jbakercapenter 7 ай бұрын
Really appreciate your videos. They are very useful for me to learn about HVAC and help me troubleshoot my furnace and AC.
@kennethwood2089
@kennethwood2089 7 ай бұрын
WOWZA! Many thanks from an 80 y/o DIY. Been working on all household and farm equipment since I was a kid. Like you point out: "You need the proper TOOLS!"
@konstantinlapin1561
@konstantinlapin1561 7 ай бұрын
Right tools and common sense make wonders!
@jdub976
@jdub976 6 ай бұрын
The startup sequence just saved me a ton. I watched my inducer motor come on and shut off no fire. After calling a company who wanted 300 to show and 50 every 15 after I watched again. I realized no fire could mean pressure switch issue. Was able to blow air in it free it up and get it working. Got the part for 50 bucks and back in business. Thank you so much for the tips. And yes there were no obstructions just an old switch.
@sstjacques
@sstjacques 7 ай бұрын
I do this myself, but you taught me an extra few steps to do. Thank you. Goodman propane 5 burner 120k BTU with AC option over the furnace.
@rontodd6061
@rontodd6061 5 ай бұрын
One of the best videos I've seen that clearly shows what you need to do. Thaks for producing such a great video!
@billbaber6653
@billbaber6653 7 ай бұрын
Thanks couldn’t do all that, but your class put me in the game talking to people.
@robertlane6675
@robertlane6675 7 ай бұрын
Best maintenance video that I have seen on gas furnaces....Great Job!
@1984Phalanx
@1984Phalanx 6 ай бұрын
Im glad youre doing this. Im an apprentice plumber who started out working for a residential company that also does hvac. Theyre very predatory and use all kinds of psychological tricks to sell, and it works! Customers leave them a 5 star rating after getting ripped off.
@markkarczynski9330
@markkarczynski9330 7 ай бұрын
Awesome video, I appreciate someone like you that is so honest, I only wish that there would be more people like you in this business, ps keep up the great work 👍
@binnsbrian
@binnsbrian 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the time and effort you take in making these videos. Your clarity in explaining each episode along with detailed video breaking down each task into to simple tasks is to be commended. Thanks for recommending the multi nut driver. I recently purchased one and the quality is excellent.
@markme4
@markme4 7 ай бұрын
No thanks necessary, KZbin compensates him nicely
@JLocker
@JLocker 6 ай бұрын
I watch alot of DYI video's... this one is a must... so well done thank you HVAC Guy!
@itssnooker
@itssnooker 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, Dave. Your instructions are detailed enough especially for people like me who never touched HVAC before. It would be great if you could do the same video for Goodman HVAC.
@DB57RB
@DB57RB 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Walking through and explaining how all of this works, how to perform a good maintenance is excellent knowledge to share.
@codingsquirrel
@codingsquirrel 3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video. I saw this when you released it but never got around to actually doing it. Well I noticed we've been randomly getting times where the thermostat was calling for heat but the temperature was still dropping. We'd still get heat eventually so I didn't pay it too much attention. Well I checked today and it was erroring out trying to ignite, because only the first burner would activate not the others. I took it apart as you showed here and took out the burners. The backs and wings were caked in rust. Cleaned them all with a brush and it lit first try! Saved me a service call. Thanks for putting this info out there for DIYers to find.
@glendurant911
@glendurant911 7 ай бұрын
love your videos and appreciate your honesty, and you prompted me to install my own furnace and everything went well,as i saved three thousand doing my own work.
@woodstream6137
@woodstream6137 7 ай бұрын
Did you need a permit or inspection?
@n124lp
@n124lp 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information. It's a good refresher going into the cold season.
@CCL13CN
@CCL13CN 7 ай бұрын
This is the most detailed while also easiest to follow HVAC inspection DIY video. Kudos to the dedication and thank you so much for sharing!
@gmeister81
@gmeister81 7 ай бұрын
I've watched the HVAC guy do maintenance on my furnace and they definitely didn't do all those things. They only checked a few amperage items, did a visual check of the burners and went on their way. Definitely going to DIY this next time.
@Breca
@Breca 7 ай бұрын
Or you could hire a honest tech like me...Good luck !
@PH-md8xp
@PH-md8xp 7 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks to info I’ve learned from your channel, I’ve installed a MicroAir soft start kit on my AC compressor, and next I’m going to service my furnace based on this video. I had 3 HVAC contractors come out earlier this summer to check out our system. They each suggested we replace our entire system, which is 15 years old, but works fine, with estimates ranging from 16k all the way up to 28k!
@dukebeach1
@dukebeach1 6 ай бұрын
Same here. I purchased a house in 2019 that has a Munchkin natural gas boiler tied to a hydronic radiant floor system and indirect hot water tank. Installed in 2006. Of the 6 or so techs that have come out, only 1 has any idea what is going on and he is extremely expensive to do basic service. Now, Munchkin did go out of business so parts are a problem but I would think many are universal. All the techs, “This is a really old system. I’d replace it”. $17K-26K When I lived in New England most homes were radiant (old time radiators in each room) fueled by home heating oil. Those boilers were 50 plus years old and going strong. How can my boiler, which is 17 years old, need replacing? Anyway, I don’t have the $$$ even if I wanted to. I don’t understand the inherent dishonesty in the HVAC industry. Makes me lose faith in my fellow man. How can I live in an area of 750K people, hot housing market, and not be able to find a competent and honest HVAC company?
@portraitofman2063
@portraitofman2063 5 ай бұрын
@@dukebeach1I work in residential for a large company. Company policy requires management to “encourage” techs to try and produce turnovers on jobs with older systems. Systems today will last about 10-15 years before getting replaced. It costs my company about 500 dollars just to send a tech out to the job. Just to SEND the tech to the house. Any turnovers to make up for that is desired. If we don’t at least plant the seed of a sale, and provide a record that we at least mention it to the homeowner, we can get penalized by the company. Most techs hate being told to sell things that don’t need replacing, and we’ve floated this to management, but it’s corporate policy. It’s not the techs fault, it’s the way the game is played these days, especially by larger companies.
@CrabtreeBob
@CrabtreeBob 5 ай бұрын
Those old boilers you are referring to were made of cast iron or heavy gauge steel. That's why they can last so long. Even new cast iron and steel boilers aren't as durable as the older ones. They are made using less material. On most newer HVAC equipment, some parts are not universal. Munchkin boilers were not designed to last long.>@@dukebeach1
@dukebeach1
@dukebeach1 5 ай бұрын
@@CrabtreeBob Well, I guess that is the case. I think I'm going to buy a bunch or parts now while I can to hopefully get as many years as possible out of my boiler. I found a supplier in CA that seems to have just about every part for my particular boiler. I'm sure they'er not OEM, but as long as they are an adequate substitute they should work. I can't imagine a spark ignitor or flame sensor is so different on my boiler than another make/model that aftermarket wont' do the trick. I suppose I'll find out.
@armandoramos1949
@armandoramos1949 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience and tricks of trades. I would be really scared to do something like this. Thanks again.
@hawong00168
@hawong00168 5 ай бұрын
Great video and very informative. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together and educating the public. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
@colinmoore68
@colinmoore68 3 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial Dave, I really appreciate it. I found you through Scott at Everyday Home Repairs, who is excellent in his field of knowledge too. I was always intimidated about anything to do with gas, but with a few basic safety steps, it really is straight forward. I will be following these maintenance steps on my furnace. Like your link to tools also!
@quadimus
@quadimus 6 ай бұрын
Very thorough. Thank you for this in-depth video of what a technician does when they inspect your furnace. The most important thing that I learned is that it's worth the $150 a year to get it done LOL
@briand2614
@briand2614 7 ай бұрын
Great info. I’m a DIY guy, and I’ve done a lot of maintenance on my furnaces. I was not aware that u could just clean a flame sensor. I’m guilty of replacing them thinking they were defective. Oops.
@tonyvanwoezik9842
@tonyvanwoezik9842 6 ай бұрын
Hi there , yes you can clean the flame sensor but only very lightly with very fine steel wool .I'm in Canada and its colder so I need to do this every second year .Please note after a few years the flame rod will need to be replaced.
@briand2614
@briand2614 6 ай бұрын
Thanks. I replaced mine at 13 years not knowing I could clean it. So it is possible it was actually bad. I've replaced the hot surface ignitor (keep a spare), and the draft inducer motor. 16 years of use.
@princessadventures1285
@princessadventures1285 7 ай бұрын
My Heil is around 20 years old. Thanks to vids ive been able troubleshoot. Needless to say its got many new parts on it so its like new lol. Im no expert but overall ive discovered these things arent overly complicated. I did work commercial sheetmetal for 15 years but never learned service.
@davidrobins4025
@davidrobins4025 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the clear description and demonstration. Very useful.
@akeemhoque5976
@akeemhoque5976 6 ай бұрын
Dude, I respect you and really appreciate the educational tutorials.
@whitecaps775
@whitecaps775 7 ай бұрын
Great learning and cost saving tips. Your videos rock. Thanks
@Bob-sh3vd
@Bob-sh3vd 7 ай бұрын
Very straightforward and concise information, thank you. You should be teaching this stuff in school classes.
@llee4225
@llee4225 7 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Even though I may not do the maintenance, at least I know what service items are required.
@user-es4uy1ss2z
@user-es4uy1ss2z 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for all your super useful videos. What is remarkable is not just your knowledge and amazing ability to clearly and methodically explain the issues and procedure - rather your honesty and integrity for even thinking of putting these clips together. We are lucky for sure. But, congratulation to your parents for having raised a human being like you with stellar values. Please raise a few children - we, the world, badly needs them. Thanks you.
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 2 ай бұрын
This comment means so much to me. More than you know. Thank you 🙏🏻
@gregfredericks5201
@gregfredericks5201 5 ай бұрын
Excellent information and really good video. As a handyman of 30 + years I think you did an outstanding job. Thanks for sharing.:)
@weiye701
@weiye701 6 ай бұрын
Man, this is an amazing video with comprehensive techniques of HAVC check in and out! The best ever! :) Thank you for sharing this!!!
@AbouTto_
@AbouTto_ 3 ай бұрын
Videos and ppl like you help alot of people out. Thank you.
@heinzgrubert1752
@heinzgrubert1752 2 ай бұрын
Well done, right to the point. Truthful nothing lacking.
@tankimus
@tankimus 4 ай бұрын
well done man, we need more men in this world who can just work on their own home.
@user-br8bi8we6c
@user-br8bi8we6c 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for you help. I changed out my thermostat and had a 5 amp fuse go out. I changed the fuse and it will not come on. After reviewing this video I realized that the Door cover switch was the issue. I hadn't put it back on, Thanks for your help. Keep on doing what your doing.
@edgatewood9463
@edgatewood9463 6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much for this simple tutorial.At least we can be informed consumers of HVAC services.
@thepurpleufo
@thepurpleufo 6 ай бұрын
I love the way you do this...with such useful information. Thank you.
@dukebeach1
@dukebeach1 6 ай бұрын
As many people have said, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with the DIY community. I just subscribed. I don’t know that I’ll ever be able to service my Munchkin natural gas boiler, but you have at least given me enough knowledge to discern when I’m about to be ripped off. My unit was installed in 2006. I’m the 3rd owner of the home. It’s tied to a radiant floor system, indirect hot water tank, and DX coils sitting on top of both blowers. I’ve had about 6 companies come out at my request to do basic maintenance. Only 1 company showed any degree of competence to understand my system and they are absurdly expensive. All have tried to sell me a new system with bids starting at $17K and upwards. Not an option. I don’t have that $ even if I wanted to play along. I now have a problem with the boiler throwing a fault code and shutting off. No heat. The manual indicates it’s either the flame sensor or something with the gas pressure. I think I’ll poke around and see if I can figure out what’s going on based on this video. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge. I don’t know why there are so many dishonest people in the HVAC industry. Greed I guess.
@ericlarson9836
@ericlarson9836 3 ай бұрын
Glen, i own a HVAC company in upstate NY and have worked on Many Munchkin boilers. Pull out the ignighter and flame sensor and clean them with emery cloth once a year, this is the biggest problem with that boiler. The exhaust blower also was a problem with them as they made the fan blades out of plastic and they don't last. I like the Weil McLain GV-90 boiler as replacement if and when the Munchkin finally goes. Good Luck.
@paul5683
@paul5683 7 ай бұрын
Another thing that you can do when you have your furnace apart for cleaning is to get some duct masking paste and seal up the seams in the sheet metal box of the furnace. While you are at it, you can seal up a lot of the sheet metal seams and cabinet junctions.
@Breca
@Breca 7 ай бұрын
The few you could reach 🤔
@dennismoffet4441
@dennismoffet4441 6 ай бұрын
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@DavidVelezPhotography
@DavidVelezPhotography 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for such an informative video. Clear and precise.
@marksoprano007
@marksoprano007 6 ай бұрын
Great video Some olde timer told me the dollar bill trick. It was the middle of the winter 15 degree day. This tip totally came in handy. ❤
@preetsingh4139
@preetsingh4139 7 ай бұрын
You are a honest man. I would say GOD will give you every thing what ever you need in your life. Post more videos like this. Thanksssssss of lot and GOD BLESS YOU.
@sightseer1000
@sightseer1000 5 ай бұрын
Thank you 1000 times for the class. I had a few bad experiences with HVAC techs, the worst techs wanted to change the entire system. I contacted the tech that I trust and all he found wrong with the system a leak on the line that he fixed, recharged the system all for under $300. I want to learn how the heater and air conditioner works to at least know what they charging me for because they don't want to tell you what they fixed all the want to give you is a bill with no information. thanks
@sourcelee3539
@sourcelee3539 4 ай бұрын
Great teacher, excellent DIY video!! Knowledge learned, many many thanks !!!
@anthonyleggio4877
@anthonyleggio4877 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for making an easy to understand video for furnace maintenance. Now I'm not trying to make a sob story but my father was a professional HVAC installer and technician for homes and businesses for like 20 years and he passed away the day after black Friday unexpectedly and knowing a little bit more about what he did from your video makes me feel closer to him and more comfortable knowing that it wasn't too complicated to fix or at least maintain our furnace to prevent it from going down. I do wish, however, you mentioned how often this maintenance should be done.
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 6 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear about your dad 😢 I’m glad these give you a measure of comfort though 😊 generally this should be done every fall but it can be done every other year or even every couple years. Best, Dave
@sebausa1
@sebausa1 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful tutorial about furnace and also work as well .
@Double_Thinker
@Double_Thinker 4 ай бұрын
Truth is, another part of the equation is a lot of those guys at the big companies don’t even know how to service or diagnose systems. That takes a lot greater of a knowledge base than just saying “idk but I know it’ll work nice after I’m done installing a brand new system”
@300404fulserr
@300404fulserr 6 ай бұрын
Amazing detailed explanation. You are gold young man!! Nice videos, keep them coming!
@kmilli0313
@kmilli0313 7 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Worked on cars for years and do pretty much everything around the house that ever needs done but until you see a video on proper furnace maintenance you just don’t know what you’re looking for so thank you! I will be checking these in the coming days. Hoping it will take care of my issue where it only kicks on for about two minutes and shuts off, then comes back on in maybe 5 minutes for another 2. It’s maintaining the temp fine in the house but it just doesn’t seem normal to me to kick on 5-6 times for 2 minutes each in like a half hour
@tonymagee1722
@tonymagee1722 6 ай бұрын
I had something similar and it turned out to be my control board. I replaced it with a newer style and did the work myself and and saved a lot of money. Usually when your furnace faults it will flash an LED and you can look up the area of fault being reported. Mine was saying that it was a limit switch but I tested the limit switch loop and it was fine so I knew it was the PCB.
@glennbrown9178
@glennbrown9178 7 ай бұрын
Love your videos Dave! SO informative.
@DBRGB
@DBRGB 5 ай бұрын
Bravo!!!!! Thank you for the very informative video without the stupid background music. You have the qualities of a very good instructor. Keep up the great work. Whoever taught you should be proud at seeking how capable a professional instructor you have become.
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much that means a lot!
@munozinni
@munozinni 6 ай бұрын
Gracias for sharing this video with us and help us with the maintenance of the unit before a major problem occurs 👋😃👋
@thebigeasy2005
@thebigeasy2005 7 ай бұрын
I would just like to say, you sir are a nation treasure! I am incredibly grateful for the content you put out there. I myself am very mechanically inclined, and prefer to do stuff myself, and these kind of videos help a lot in making sure I am dotting my I’s and crossing my T’s. Keep making these great videos!!!
@user-or1uu7yt9n
@user-or1uu7yt9n 6 ай бұрын
I have been doing my own maintenance for 40 years plus repairs when I could find a supply company that would sell me parts . I don't know how much money I have saved doing my own but you can bet it is substantial . There are some things that you cannot do unless you are a licensed HVAC or plumber though like running your own gas line but hey , it's all good ! Great video !
@colinwhite1367
@colinwhite1367 6 ай бұрын
I used to work in the HQ of a boiler manufacturer. The reason they want approved people to work on the boilers and inspect them is because DIY maintenance/install can be deadly. All of the deaths we had we due to customers trying to DIY or work that was done by people unfamiliar with our specific boilers. Stay safe.
@lgp4960
@lgp4960 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Best explanation I’ve heard/watched.
@Jim12291958
@Jim12291958 5 ай бұрын
Very good video in layman terms. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
@tgriebe
@tgriebe 7 ай бұрын
Excellent video - one of the best I've seen on this topic.
@dupelepo4049
@dupelepo4049 6 ай бұрын
Great videos. For somebody who is a little bit handy can save a lot of money just following your advises. So many scammers offering 'furnace maintenance' like it is rocket science and needs PhD degree. By accident found your videos... Looking at 'furnace maintenance' at youtube there are at least 20 videos ahead of you and most are BS. I wish I could have some instruments to adjust gas flow but cannot justify price for once in a life time maintenance and nobody rents it. Thank you for simple and honest advices!
@eddiecolon2963
@eddiecolon2963 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Pal I wired up my furnace just like you did to run in case of power failures with a Generator…. No worries in KC Mo Thanks
@cskostas
@cskostas 4 ай бұрын
Great video. camera work makes it easy to follow along. thanks
@donc4925
@donc4925 6 ай бұрын
Finally, a honest practical and intelligent human being who is willing to share his nonsense approach to his trade. Thank you!!!
@donc4925
@donc4925 6 ай бұрын
NO nonsense approach. Sorry
@eskimo2k
@eskimo2k 7 ай бұрын
Great video. Straight forward, to the point and clearly explained every step. Watch your back though because the HVAC mafia is going to be after you. Started following you after the soft start install video. Didn't see that until the end of our AC season here in the NE so I'm going to wait and order one in the spring and install it then.
@donhgr
@donhgr 7 ай бұрын
I actually have a new flame sensor in a ziplock bag duct taped to my furnace for that just in case day. Planning on buying a circuit board to also put in a freezer bag for standby. I priced it at about $150 and when I stupidly paid a company to clean my furnace they said a new installed board would run about $1400.
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 7 ай бұрын
Sounds about right
@bert1913
@bert1913 7 ай бұрын
You should also carry a spare hot surface ignitor
@Breca
@Breca 7 ай бұрын
In my world that board would cost you $500 ish diagnosed & installed.
@trentslayton6300
@trentslayton6300 4 ай бұрын
It is very very rare to replace a flame sensor. I have replaced 1 in the last 3 heating seasons. Just clean it once a year and you will be good. If I was you I would just get a capacitor for blower and outdoor unit. Probably a contactor for outside. Other than that save your money on the board and get a multi meter. Chances of correctly diagnosing a bad board with no meter or any other parts is slim
@jeffb2592
@jeffb2592 6 ай бұрын
Excellent video! You made it very easy to understand. I learned a lot. Thanks!
@ppvshenoy
@ppvshenoy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for an informative video on furnace maintenance. Much appreciated.
@snakeplissken128
@snakeplissken128 7 ай бұрын
Greatly appreciate your videos!! Super helpful 💯
@MatthewVikdal
@MatthewVikdal 5 ай бұрын
Very good and simple explanation. Thank you. Matt V
@deanmartin1966
@deanmartin1966 7 ай бұрын
Great info. Thanks for sharing.
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