HVAC SCAM CAUGHT ON CAMERA?

WAS THIS A HVAC SCAM? SEE LEGIT HEATING AND AIR TROUBLESHOOT A FLAME ROD ON A FURNACE THAT HAD A 20 OLM RESISTER ON IT THAT WAS KEEPING IT FROM RUNNING.

[@saracade69]

25 years as an HVAC&R tech, never seen a resistor on the flame sensor. Scam. Great job on the call!

[@Falcon-eh8tq]

Def a scam, doing the math on this 24V with 20 megaohm will give you 1.2 microamp.. You can figure out why

[@Affordable-Guts]

Yea talk about fire hazard… now sup with that “new” gfi not workin.. gfi’s are to mandatory in places for code now days like garages… gfi’s and air compressors don’t mix.

[@LaValeNixon]

That is what is missing in this industry, genuine tenacity on actually fixing the problem instead of putting a bandaid on it. I applaud you.

[@Sparky056]

What failed and why? solves many problems.

[@monteglover4133]

I’m a semiretired HVAC&R tech/contractor with over 40 years experience. I’ve Never recall seeing a resistor in a flame sensing circuit. Thanks for bringing honest telling them they can clean the sensor themselves. I worked for a company that told me to never clean a flame rod sell a new one, scam. One of my customers was told they needed a new igniter every year, Scam!

[@Legitheatingandair]

Wow, thats crazy! Thanks for sharing that.

[@GhostscastNoshadows]

The company I worked for put a 90% single vent furnace in the basement of a beauty shop. Had to go clean or change the sensor every month, ignitors too. Too many chemicals floating around and kept gumming up the sensor and ignitor. Lost the customer. Boss wouldn't fix it. Places like that try to get the most sealed system you can find. Run both vents.

[@Davidnichols-p7w]

Same here never seen one !

[@hvacrnortheastern2110]

Great video Never hear of a resistor on a flame sensor.A resistor will limit or regulate the flow of electrical current l definitely would call Tech Support l would leave out if your getting a good single back and the flame stay on.

[@rventguy7879]

😂😂 wtf

[@MajorBad]

The world needs more honest technicians like you! You help make America great again.

[@robertbenavidez7164]

Great work young man , as a Retired Certified Automotive Technician for 40 + yrs? This is the way you do Business, with Honesty and Integrity! You will have customers for life. Always remember to (live off of eggs) not the chicken.😉😊

[@Legitheatingandair]

@robertbenavidez7164 Great words, I appreciate it.

[@terryhoffman2760]

Good honest repair. There are some techs that are not

[@robertbenavidez7164]

@terryhoffman2760 Just like anyone else, who works in every field.

[@Hugo-mg4gj]

Thank u . We appreciate u.😊

[@DustinKey-h2h]

​@@Legitheatingandaircheck the capacitor on the outside unit

[@jacobmillard7792]

Former HVAC resi installer and now resi/commercial tech from NY here. You were honest, Didnt sell him anything he didnt need, and offered him options & solutions. Thats the key to getting repeat customers! Once a customer trusts you and knows that you do a good job, 9/10 times they are going to call you back reguardless if somebody else price is cheaper. You did a great job and please dont think im trying to knock you in any way, but dont use a wire brush on a flame sensor. You can actually make grooves in the metal that will disrupt the flow of microamps. Use a green scotch pad. Other than that keep on diagnosing my boyy!!! I love ur channel and hope ur business succeeds. We need more honest techs like you!!

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@jacobmillard7792 I appreciate it.

[@Corruptixns]

Or just the good old dollar bill NYC Commercial tech showing love ❤

[@thomasquinn405]

when i saw that wire brush i thought the same thing scotch bright pads are perfect and cheap but it was refreshing to see honesty in a field that lets just say may have a few bad apples well done

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

Yup, I agree. I would rather pay a bit more for honest & reliable work, than cheap work, but knowing it's not gonna last.

[@DubH00]

The old school must have .. “Green scotch pad”

[@tdobson888]

The hardest part of doing HVAC and refrigeration work is figuring out what the last 1 or more Yahoo's did undoing it then fix the real problem

[@Legitheatingandair]

Big issue, huge issue in this field. Get so bad that I tell the customer I don't even want to touch it.

[@tdobson888]

@Legitheatingandair yeah that's facts

[@shanejohns7901]

Agreed. If you have had work done on the unit before, though, it's always worth it to keep the paperwork handy. I keep such records in a gallon bag or office plastic sleeve taped to the side of the unit, typically. A bill that shows the parts replaced and the notes from the repair person can be very useful to the next person who comes along. Some things that were done may not be documented, though. But at least it gives the next repair person a decent starting point. Keeping the papers in order, separated by job date, also can help, if you have an older model that has had more than a couple repair calls on it.

[@corvettefever360]

So true tho. Same with electrical & plumbing. Going behind the last utube expert. However I've seen some of them absolutely outperform the so called licensed experts who either don't care, don't know, & or completely gave up. Remember we are always learning! Always.

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@shanejohns7901 agreed and followed.

[@C-Dub1978]

DUDE!Im a prior service Coast Guard electrician, so I like watching vids like this. I liked your approach to troubleshooting, but then when you walked to your truck and I saw your company name I lost my shit!!! Love it bro - I have always wanted to start a logistics company and call it "Legitimate Logistics", and I saw your truck said "Legit hvac"!!!!!! Love it 🤙🤙🤙

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@C-Dub1978 Legitimate Logistics is fire! You should start that asap. Sounds like a winner. I appreciate the support and the love. Hoping for the best for ya.

[@RonSch123]

As a licensed residential electrician, we have great respect for what you guys do and most of us stay in our lane. (Leave it to those who understand it) Nice job.

[@Legitheatingandair]

I agree. I will tell an customer in a heart beat that they need an licensed electrician even when I know how to do the work.

[@shanejohns7901]

@@Legitheatingandair You sort of need to, don't you? I mean, if you don't, and you do work for which you're not bonded/insured, you could potentially quickly become personally legally financially liable if a lawsuit were to result -- like if a house burned down or someone got electrocuted because of the work you did outside the limit of your bonding/insurance agreement.

[@Falcon-eh8tq]

@@shanejohns7901 Not necessarily, if you have a good relationship with a licensed electrician that works at the same employer as you, you can make a few phone calls. Of course on paper it was done by the sparky, but realistically people do this alot, definitely do not recommend it if it's outside someones comfort zone. but its in part due to some responsibilities of a layman electrician being done over the phone with their mentor, in the same manner. Gas technicians do it too, here anyway, with a g3 you can do some work independently as long as you have the phone number of your G2 or G1 supervising your work.

[@benchouinard5100]

What a breath of fresh air you are. Your customers are lucky to have you. It is rare to find folks today in our industry who do the right thing rather than the thing that will fatten their wallet!

[@H20Pickups]

I just happened on your video on my lunch break. I took a semester of Heat and AC in college, never finished it. I have had electrical and electronics in college as well. Worked as a Pool and spa repair man gas heaters pumps etc… so I found your video interesting. Very informative and you know what you’re doing. I subscribed to continue watching you do repairs. I’m always learning and you taught me some things. I have a rental property that I can do most everything except the harder to diagnose heat and air stuff. I think I could learn a lot from you. Thanks for taking the time to show others your knowledge and craft.

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@H20Pickups humbled, let me know if I can help. I appreciate your support.

[@spl0ink3rt88]

Was researching return vents and crossovers/bridges for returns for 2 bedrooms that have different environmental results for heat and air. Doors are always closed. One super hot one super cool. Came across SCAM and I always watch those LOL which is how I ended here. Great video and honesty! I am Corvette's you tuber and DIY'r and I guarantee you I do a better job than many proclaimed "professionals". I find myself fixing their mistakes often during a 17 year old 3 story town home remodel I am under way for my home. Pulling out wires from gang boxes that have 9 (yes 9) commons and grounds pigtailed. One with 7 hots. Original construction. When I do have to call someone I take before and after pictures. I have replaced HVAC motherboards, and motors. Last year 1 unit died and I opted to replace the entire HVAC system (were 15 years old) 2 heat 2 AC units. 3 months in a motor dies. Pulled out installation package and realized installers made some mistakes. No charge to replace but this is why due diligence is critical for any home owner. Educate yourself, read manuals, know what the pros are talking about. Won't even get into the "shorted AC condenser" scams I see around where I am at. Test and replace my own as well as neighbors. Ok taking a breath.

[@davidwillkomm3484]

I’ve had one experience with that part . I have been an HVAC tech for the past five years and only one incident where I had a furnace (Goodman) to install a 20 amp resistor for some reason that particular unit was too high. I tried taking it out and even with a new flame sensor it would be Out of range cutting the unit off within minutes, but I’ve only had to use that one piece one time and even my superior said that is a rare occasion to this day that unit we have a maintenance plan on and runs fine. Good job . Keep up the good work and nice video.

[@DelticEngine]

Electronics tech here. The resistor was labelled '20M OHMS'. That 'M' means Mega, in electronics, as in million and that resistor should read 20 MILLION OHMS if it really is what it appears to be and is correctly marked. It's also possible it's mislabelled or whoever made it doesn't actually know about electronics and just made the label up to look plausible in which case the actual 'resistor' value could be just about anything, including not actually a resistor at all. However, it depends on the exact nature of the detection electronics as to the effect of a particular external resistance and it's effect and what value would be required to achieve a particular desired result. You may have been able to measure it with your meter to see what it actually was. There is a chance that if this value showed up when testing wiring continuity reasonable to suspect something similar in the sense of an obscure 'repair' may have been applied to make things appear to be something they are not. In this application, it appears it was there to make a decent flame sensor read on the threshold of 'no flame' from the view of the control board. This would appear to make a unit need regular 'cleaning' (which may actually be nothing more than a discrete change of resistor value) to the unnecessary expense of repeated flame sensor 'replacements', (again, in reality just a change of resistor rather than an actual new flame sensor) in a short space of time. If this is what is happening then it makes a lucrative scam as the customer is charged for labor and parts when in reality only a few cents resistor is actually changed in a couple of seconds, creating the illusion of some actual repair work having been done.

[@GhostscastNoshadows]

I read an article last night this a resistor in line with the sensor could be there to fine tune the signal to the board . I was thinking it may have come with the new board? Maybe a goodman patch/band aid? Anyway I could not find a replacement anywhere I looked online. Should probably call goodman...and they very well may say leave it off.

[@DelticEngine]

@@GhostscastNoshadows I agree with you in that there's a chance the presence of it could actually be correct and necessary because of the possibility of faulty combustion not causing the flame detection circuit to safely shut the system down like it should. It's quite possible there's a problem somewhere else causing the board to not quite detect the presence of a proper flame. It's better to have things safely shut down than make something less safe, which is what removing the resistor would do. If the board is a genuine Goodman part then it may be an idea to contact them and ask them about the resistor. With it being specifically labelled up like that it does look like a legit component. If it was a scam I think it would have been much less obvious and the absolute cheapest method used, rather than go to all the time and effort of putting this together when most likely it's only going to be a HVAC tech that ever sees it. Unless they were going for a 'hidden in plain sight' approach. Funny thing is, the more I think about it the more I think it's likely to be legitimate. It's certainly unusual, though. I certainly think it needs investigating further, particularly as it involves safety aspects.

[@ryan-pj1qr]

@@GhostscastNoshadows York does that on some of their airhandles for the fan speed. You can cut the resistor out and it will still work. But the ECM won't change speeds. It'll just run high speed no matter what mode the equipment is running it.

[@kasonmcclung4844]

I love that you take pictures of everything! Not only do you have proof of the condition you left it in, but you can also tell if someone else had been there since the last time you were!

[@blackericdenice]

Thank you very much for the video. My house was built in 1993 and it still has the stock Rheem heater. I was thinking about buying a Goodman but I want a 4 burner like my stock heater. This is the first video to show a 4 burner Goodman.

[@stevengabalis4986]

Not an expert on this, but larger units have more burners, usually 20k BTU per burner. My top floor furnace is 40K with 2 burners, lower level is 60K with 3 burners. It's likely that with 4 burners your Rheem is 80K BTUs, and if you replace it with an 80K of any brand it will have 4 burners. Your HVAC installer can calculate the correct size for your house, if you're replacing a lower efficiency unit with a better one, you may not need as large a furnace. Four burners is not necessarily better than three, and the correct size is more comfortable and efficient, even though it may be smaller.

[@blackericdenice]

@@stevengabalis4986 I'm not going to pay an expert to replace my unit. They told me I needed a new unit 4.5 years ago when I bought my house. Georgia power replace my gas meter a few months ago. The man relit my pilot light and said everything was working fine. He could not believe I still had my stock 32 yod unit.

[@Ephbaum]

The things people come up with... The number of burners makes no difference, it's the capacity of the unit. If they can get 80k out of 2 burners at 90%, what's the difference, except doubling the opportunity for the heat exchanger cracking and requiring more materials to manufacturer the unit?

[@blackericdenice]

@@Ephbaum I love how people with no videos on the subject. Are always trying to school someone.

[@Ephbaum]

@blackericdenice What an incredibly stupid comment. You think a video is required for logic? How about 40 years in the HVAC business then? What you understand about any of it we could stuff in a gnats ass, obviously. You must be a leftist to come up with something so ridiculous.

[@juandiaz7034]

A resistor limits the flow of current Manufacturers would never put something like that on a flame rectification circuit

[@GhostscastNoshadows]

you would think but then again...Goodman.

[@khoatran4841]

@@GhostscastNoshadows i have never seen one on a Goodman, definitely field installed.

[@jackyoung42]

agree ,worked on a lot of Goodmans among a lot of others that resistor is a SCAM !

[@Falcon-eh8tq]

@@GhostscastNoshadows Why wouldn't they show it in any wiring diagrams or manuals for this series of furnace? With no part number on the tag on the part itself, not specified in installation for *MES80*N/X & *CES80*N/X series gas furnaces but it DOES tell you the threshold for flame rectification lockout, 2 to 3 microamps.. using ohms law with this resistor that would mean about 0.9 microamp or 1.2 microamp back to the board, right on the verge of failure. You can buy resistors by the 100s online for next to nothing.

[@GhostscastNoshadows]

@@Falcon-eh8tq call goodman, probably a band aid they came up with for something. they may tell you to throw it away but as least you will know for sure.

[@erd675]

Awsome video man. The interactions with customers is great and your knowledge very good and professional.

[@repeatman]

Another reason why I'm studying and getting into HVAC repair. Too many shady people out there.

[@murkyturkey5238]

It’s worth it, been doing hvac for about 5 years. There’s a lot to learn but you can pick up the basics pretty quick

[@hvacrnortheastern2110]

That great we need technicians there a storage of young guys getting into any trades been in for over 30 years. One advice is show up to work on time and dress appropriate for job PPE and be willing to stay late or help out on holiday and don’t be on your phone take notes and learn on your own time that will go long way in your career.If your studying HVACR that the first step but it takes years to develop your skill .

[@chrispotter1063]

I tired residential for about 6 months and left to work in building maintenance…. My advice learn something everyday and take notes

[@gerrymchale8965]

I worked for a compressor company when I was younger and the amount of thievery and robbery I seen was mind-boggling. This company literally robbed everyone.

[@Falcon-eh8tq]

been doing it for 15 years, all i can say is those guys don't usually start out shady. The world F@#ks them and greed takes over as they have a power trip, THEN they get greedy and shady.

[@michaelmeinecke9843]

i like your videos. been a hvac installer/tech for over a decade, fun to watch your videos

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@michaelmeinecke9843 Striving to do better every day so I'm glad to see the payback in comments like yours. I appreciate it.

[@philyoung1144]

Thank you for being an honest HVAC tech. Your knowledge about the system shows. There's too many part changers in the HVAC field that keeps changing parts until they fix the unit. I've had that problem with my unit in the past few months when the heat pump would randomly shut off. I fixed the problem myself after finding the W wire completely loose at the thermostat. I did get $600 back on labor, but not until I left a bad review on google. Talking to them got no results, but the review certainly did. Keep up the great work.

[@Matts_Crafty]

Good work man! I see this all the time they come out leave the condenser un hooked fo rthat A/C call back. People don't realiaze how often this takes place... Good stuff man!

[@Legitheatingandair]

Unbelievable, so low.

[@michaelbondick575]

Great job catching that resister. A lot of scams have been pull thru the years of service for furnaces and cooling equipment. Many con men out there that do things for replacing units that don’t require replacement. Very thorough in your service,good man.👍♥️

[@christophersherratt7299]

Ha bud am from the UK it's nice to see a honest heating/plumber well done to you the Lord will repay you 👍

[@MasterSplinter2]

Awesome work, I subscribed because I can learn a lot just from you working on these. It's refreshing to see someone who knows what the hell they're doing.

[@robteleeiii8567]

The one thing I love seeing is a service man that cares about the customer. I love coming behind a tech and showing the customer what good service looks like. They appreciate it. I wish you were in my city you would be my AC repair guy. Thanks

[@Legitheatingandair]

Comments like yours make my job all the more worth it. Thanks Robtelee.

[@markborrmannjr]

The flame resister u pulled out looks like it might possibly be for commercial/industrial applications... Like if your using a uv light flame sensor with a universal control for example. Flame sensor signals on residential heating equipment are all the same. Fun fact, I carry a carrier/Bryant straight flame sensor on my van at all times because it has enough length to be cut or bent to temporarily replace a bad flame sensor on any furnace to get the heat up and running if you don't have the correct one. Then the customer has heat while waiting for the part.. as long as it has never been heated before.. if it was heated then it can't be bent anymore. U might have to drill the hole the sensor goes thru a tad bit bigger so the porcelain fits but that will have no negative affect on things once you get and install the OEM sensor

[@andrewmiguel8951]

Its 1 am , still watching. Wanted to learn from a honest man like you.

[@armandorodriguez6447]

3 decades and never ever seen that mess. SMH there’s plenty of work to do without having to cause work. Unreal my guy,good honest work will get you payed for a long time 👍🏽👍🏽

[@johnkillen588]

Nice to see a man that is honest and knowlegable........I am impressed and thank you Sir!

[@paulanuss6716]

This is my first time to your channel...i already love it.❤ thanks for being the kind of man that everyone wishes they had to fix something..

[@vstockwell]

As someone who's been in IT for 25 years, I hate people who scam or put Band-Aids on things. I've always been a fan of do it right the first time because as men all we have is our word and our word is our bond. If you live by that you'll eat for life because your reputation will proceed you every where you go.

[@kennya8700]

You got a lot of knowledge in that knoggin man!!!👍🏻👆🏻🙏

[@vtjmproductionsusa2390]

You Sir are by definition a true Professional. A credit to the HVAC Technician industry . Great work Great Channel, Fantastic content.👍

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@vtjmproductionsusa2390 That means a great deal to me. I appreciate those encouraging words. They push me all the more to do the right thing.

[@symphonixx]

Why did I flinch when you shorted out the low power at the compressor 🤦🏻‍♂️ too concentrated over here 😂

[@_JuicyJ]

The sad part is I am an electrician mostly commercial and some residential but love troubleshooting. I understand hvac and have fixed so many problems for homeowners that have had hvac companies rip them off or couldn’t figure out what was wrong. I really wish I would have gotten into the hvac industry. You can make so much more money and it is so much easier.

[@dustansanders12]

29 year tech here and you did a great job, had knowlage, and intergrity to not screw them over. it seems like its something our profession is missing now days.

[@DavlinHVAC]

Looking good, it was like watching my self on a service call. It's funny how many guys don't know what they are doing but still try and make things harder on them selves. Keep up the great work.

[@brandonrainwater3355]

Thanks for the video. New to the hvac industry trying to take it all in.

[@leifholm1586]

Nice to see your professional fault tracing and repair. Can I hint you about placing your camera on a stand? I get seasickness when the picture moves around too much!

[@pineychristian]

16 years in doing Residential & Commercial HVAC. Never have i ever seen a resistor introduced into the flame sensing circuit. Ive run thousands of calls every year worked on every brand imaginable. We use resistors on DC circuits that are output / input side of controls.

[@hectormercado8065]

Resister, low voltage wire, disconnect yeah last company dirty af

[@Legitheatingandair]

@hectormercado8065 not sure what they got going on.

[@Parabellum-X]

Facts.

[@LavitosExodius]

​@Legitheatingandair they waiting on dudes to get really cold to call them back and bend them over the barrel for a repair they didn't need. But would agree to because they were freezing so no questions asked.

[@corvettefever360]

Electrician & plumber here , got into HVAC some years ago but no expert, I love the honesty.

[@GhostscastNoshadows]

Was it a company that came the first time? Thought maybe it was a maintenance guy for a rental or something? They usually have just enough knowledge to be dangerous.

[@ironcross420]

Flame resistors are used as a fused link in electronic circuits. Normally on the inline. Used for non violent / sparking fuse disconnect.

[@joealcantar291]

You mentioned milliamps reading on Flame Sensor test. Actually Micro Amps is what was read on the Flame Sensor. Great suggestion on the PM (Preventive Maintenance) on unit in that condition I hope they take advantage of it. Great Job.

[@williamgildea8348]

30 plus years in the trade and never seen a flame sensor resistor. When I come across wires disconnected I just undo and start over so I know it’s right. A lot faster. Sometimes you just need to replace a part (pump)

[@eclecticinspiration5064]

Great catch great business may God continue to blessed those beautiful fruits of that amazing spirit and your business

[@user-jb7vr2uj4n]

I love knowledgeable people! Even more Honest people. They were trying to scam him!

[@Legitheatingandair]

@user-jb7vr2uj4n I appreciate the feedback back. It keeps me pushing and excelling.

[@dipley3771]

Good to see you back. Was wondering what happened. Keep them coming, old or new

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@dipley3771 got ya! I appreciate it.

[@renaissanceman8564]

The furnace will try to light but won’t. Most will flash a simple code on two led lights on the board Clean the flame sensor with tin foil,,yup or it will be damaged permanently. Vacuum it up and a fresh filter. Thank for the video

[@CoroPlanesLLC]

Great video. I'm just worried for the owner because he has that Goodman unit. I wish builders would stop using that junk. It also looks like that last service guy set him up for a recall in the spring. What a scam.

[@yepper1165]

I'm a tech and work on a lot of different brands. I'm about 9 years in on repairing hvac units. I see more problems with Carrier, Trane, and other "top end" brands than anything. Yes, I know the same manufacturers make the "lower end" models too. But the problems with Goodman are the same as any other brands from what I see. Wrong sized for the house or apartment, faulty install, other problems that aren't because of the brand. If you have a good install, proper duct sizing, and change the filter regularly Goodman is just fine! In my experience anyway. I'd install one in my home with no hesitation.

[@AlanMiyagishima]

Good to see there are still some very good hvac techs out there that are still honest I’ll be using this guy or give his information out

[@mrshawterry6]

That'a a bad man in a good way who fixed it , i'm thankful i learned about those furnaces, it gets real cold here in Chicago, those furnaces wait until it gets cold and will give you a problem, not anymore, if i have a problem with the 1 installed, i just take it out and put my second furnace right in, and find out the problem with the 1 i took out, order the part ,install it and check it and let it sit to the side, that gentleman who did the work is good and it didn't take him a long time, to the gentleman who he fixed it for, kind of vacuum it out sir, and check your filter, if it's good, check and change it, in 3 months, very good video, the tech called the piece he removed a scam, he plays no games, he's about business.

[@MrRaymond1021]

Great job, great video. No body love's a scammer. The scammer wouldn't even take the man's calls, damn that's no cool. I can bet that scammer is going out of business soon if he hasn't yet. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@AnUnapologeticApologist]

I was gonna say, I've never seen a flame sensor go "bad" unless the connector separates from the rod itself. You can check continuity on a flame rod too, from the rod to the spade connector should read 0 ohms. First time I've ever seen a flame "resistor".

[@188cpd]

Yes the resistor will lower the voltage at the flame sensor so it shouldn’t be there.

[@peterfranks7619]

Good job sir. A honest man.👍

[@TheLATEat421]

I remember a control board i replaced one time had a flame sensor resistor included with it. I remember a list of certain boards that required the resistor. Sometimes old equipment had weird ways of flame sense. That equipment didn't look old enough to have the weird flame sensor setup. An example of a unit with weird flame sense is a rheem furnace from the 90's that used the common from the ignitor jumped to the flame sensor. When replacing that control board you must run a new wire for the flame sensor because it is not shared anymore. These are few and far between but just last week i had to help another tech with that exact problem. I carry that OEM rheem flame sensor kit on my truck for these weird situations.

[@ALASAT1]

That's a legitimate part but that is not the intended use, sounds like an idiot was out there. Fantastic job man. I have ran 3 service businesses and the last one I had when I started I had a whole slew of competitors but every time major Contracting companies would send me out the commercial sites to work on them I found dumb errors which I probably corrected and reported when I finally exited the business I had no competition. Looks like at the rate you're going you'll probably be the same way in a few years keep up the good work!

[@jesseconsolo9891]

No way you used a wire brush on a flame sensor haha but still respect for being honest 🤘

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@jesseconsolo9891 just dropped and video tonight about the wire wheel. I think you should check out the comment section on that video.

[@Legitheatingandair]

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[@wicketts1896]

I've been in the trade for 40 years. I hate when scammers give of all a bad name. I'd like to think his meter only read milliamps and he put a resistor in to read micro and forgot to take it off. Not even sure if that works though. I've forgotten much of the electronics stuff I used to know. I remember in the old days wrapping thermostat wire 10 turns around a pencil to set heat anticipators with old analog meters. Not sure if a resistor would work the same way on a flame sensor for the DC amperage opposed to the AC on the heat anticipator.

[@Runco990]

I have rebuilt both my furnace and AC unit myself. The furnace is 34 years old and in fantastic shape! MAINTENANCE!!!!!! The AC was added later, but is going on 20. Clean, check and replace the run capacitors as needed, OIL the motors every few years, just good and regular maintenance. Stuff can last a LONG time. It's a shame that finding an honest contractor of ANY kind has become a challenge instead of the norm. But..... that's also why I became very adept at doing things myself and being very picky about doing it RIGHT. NO BODGES!!!! I order the correct parts and keep everything factory. It's a pleasure to watch an actual pro work, not a scammer.

[@dennisdupree4694]

Ben a technician for goodman equipment 20 years and have never seen a resistor on a flame sensor.

[@southernstyle8835]

Damn this ac company is legit!! 😂 great work brotha!!

[@Legitheatingandair]

Thanks, Southernstyle.

[@PedrazaJr]

That’s what’s up. Glad honest people like you are around son.

[@nubie1100]

Love to see honest workers 👍🙏

[@frankdelucey2137]

As home owner who dose everything i have seen furnaces that hvac people said was making noise and needed replacement and as hou did i just put a slightly wider screw in and bam its not rattling anymore.

[@JayBe13]

You my friend are OUTSTANDING!!

[@nathandudley6140]

How was the furnace burner working before he fixed the flame sensor? Wouldnt the flame go immediately out

[@sanho1988]

HVAC technician here, with 98 years of experience. This is the way to do business i accept that

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@sanho1988 Dam, 98 years? 😂

[@chrismulhauser333]

Man I love that stack of Klein bits on the impact bit that’s the best tool I’ve ever bought from them

[@gregprice8718]

In my opinion its better to break the red going to the thermostat rather than the Y going to the outdoor unit. You can put compressor time delays on the thermostat preventing short cycles on the compressor and also will let the customer know theres a problem as the thermostat will be blank.

[@GhostscastNoshadows]

Great job checking the sensor. You need to check the diagram and see if is supposed to be on there. May have come with the board but I have not found anything. If you get a chance call goodman. I see they have the door to the mechanical room blocked with insulation. This worries me . I am pretty sure the water heater may down vent if it runs at the same time as the furnace blower. Had this happen in a building full of condos and every unit did it. Check the water heater.

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@GhostscastNoshadows OK, thanks

[@jaraalbert]

We have the same furnace and it doesn't have that resistor on it and resistors are to restrict the flow of current that looks like some shyster thing

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@jaraalbert Wow! Thanks for sharing that.

[@johndavid6956]

Definitely earned a subscription from me sir! Your an HVAC doctor for sure.

[@Legitheatingandair]

@johndavid6956 I appreciate the support John. Thanks

[@dukati3499]

Hey man, God bless your hands, and thank you so much for letting us know about that type of scam

[@josephwagner9201]

Wife owns an apartment building. Have replaced a number of pumps. Algae does make up in line so every so often I pour Clorox in pump to clear out blockage

[@mikeerin5031]

You showing this honesty and calling it what it is earned a like and subscribe from me.

[@Legitheatingandair]

I appreciate that.

[@JoshuaLovean]

Thats worded rite.

[@RiseRRNS]

First thing I do before I even touch my condenser. I always check my high voltage first. 18:17 would've be a slick check great job tho bro! 💯

[@acolonjr63]

That allowed him to have the heat on faster without addressing the sensor probe to be just cleaned. He did not know that since the probe measured well on the meter (fluke, good stuff). Allowed the unit to start heat but out of safety control. My 2 cents, I’m not hvac just an old retired af aircraft mechanic.

[@edwardkrobot453]

Nice work bro . That resistor seem like a scam 😕

[@mmarte1622]

Not an Hvac here. Just a Diy. That condensate pump was installed at my job with a new unit. Possibly a year after I noticed water was dripping from it. I took a look in it and it had a heavy gel substance in it. I clean it out and it started working. I was wondering where that gel came from.

[@sarunit63]

Just found your channel great vid nice seeing honest thorough work reminds me of H20 mechanics channel cheers buddy...

[@CCross777]

That was 100% a scam. Good catch! You’re very professional in your field!

[@jayfarrell7680]

A resistor can be use to adjust the amps between the board and flame sensor. It rare to see. but it could be possible If one is using aftermarket parts. I have see a few systems using them. I've done HVACR for 20yrs. but even still only seen a few of them. Granted I most of those systems I ended up removing them. So the system would work correctly. but they all did have new control boards. But I have Seen some on systems still working When I've done PMs. So I really never thought about it being a scam. I just learned If there is one installed and my amps were to low. to just remove it.

[@Affordable-Guts]

I do appliances but have my hvac/r with my epa 608 universal along with a degree and I’ve seen a lot of things over the years, dryer high limit thermal fuse on an over with wadded up duct tape for a heat spacer recently.

[@tm-ln4hj]

Why would my original part 77-161-000 last 15+ years inducer fan but reviews on a replacement part say it only last a year?

[@richardyates1033]

Probably should have left the condensation pump safety switch wired in at the board. Then twist the wires together at the condensation pump safety switch. This will make it easier to replace the pump in the future without having to tear the furnace apart again

[@Legitheatingandair]

I agree. Thanks

[@ryan-pj1qr]

What if he's not the one called back? Almost any service tech is going to start at the board in the furnace or airhandler. At the very least they're required to check all parts of a system for liability reasons to cover their own/ companies. But also you don't jump any safety and leave it unhooked in a running condition. It doesn't matter how small of a safety switch it is.

[@michelrail]

Taking pictures as you go along is a very smart thing to do. You can always go back to where you were.

[@jmarino715]

Not trying to troll, but when you went to the outside unit and opened up it's panel, I asked myself: "why didn't he pull the shut-off switch before opening that?" as like a general safety precaution. You know, like in case of loose/frayed/faulty wires inside - I always do that myself even though it's almost never really necessary - I just REALLY hate when I get shocked because of someone else's negligence and that's happened to me enough to where I just go ahead and disconnect power before opening any panels so I can inspect the wiring first before giving it juice again. Then it turns out that it wasn't even plugged in to begin with and I proceeded to have a giant facepalm moment. 🤣

[@adamjackson867]

I love how even when your not done fixing panel to check on fan out side you still put up cover for safty that's a real worker that dose job right and concerned for safty thank you sir for being honest to customers out there and fixing other shit job sorry for my choice of words nice work a+++ in my eyes good job sir

[@jellybean2032]

I always replace the flame sensor after I get it running from a cleaning. Generally it takes years for the flame rod to get build up on it, and cleaning the rod introduces scratches in the metal called nucleation sites that lead to faster build-up. If you clean it only, you will be back or the homeowner will have to clean it every time the furnace fails, pretty much annually. If you replace it, you won't be back for a flame failure for much longer, usually about 10 years or more. Which do you think saves the homeowner more money? Cleaning annually will cost a minimum of $75 per year. Over 10 years it adds up to $750 or the inconvenience of cleaning it themselves when they don't have heat. Replacing it should be around $200 over 10 years. I'm doing more good for the homeowner by replacing, but those of you who clean them are just ensuring you have future work for yourselves. The scam is cleaning them!

[@FixitFrank]

I could be wrong but I suspect that resistor is for bypassing the flame sensor. One side goes to ground, the other to the flame sensor wire. A flame sensor is about a megohm at room temp and much higher when hot. Someone probably bypassed the flame sensor at some point.

[@JoeKyser]

No you got it right. You beat me to it

[@Sctronic209]

You need a diode in the circuit to simulate flame rectification.

[@deweyrussell8376]

A flame sensor has virtually no resistance, It is a solid piece of metal

[@rj.parker]

Incorrect. You need flame rectification to create dc current checked by the control.

[@Legitheatingandair]

No he got it wrong. That is not correct.

[@Bulu2898]

Nothing beats Honesty. Sooner r later they r going to reap what they sowed. Your clients will grow.

[@ozman6602]

Honestly goes along ways unfortunately you don't see alot of it anymore, been a plumber for the past 10 before that I was a auto mechanic the crap I've seen just made me sick sick enough to completely change my trade when you know longer enjoy what you're doing it's time to make a move, treat people the way you would like to be treated something my dad said to me when I was a kid and I've always stuck to that. Good to see there's still some people out there that also feel that way, it's just good business.

[@timgebhart8735]

Great job earned my thumbs up and subscription 💯. Honest and efficient.

[@tonynovo66]

Why did you have the power cord from another device as well as flame sensor wire in your amp probe meter loop

[@steveurbach3093]

He was not using the clamp.

[@iAmTheo]

Thanks for this upload bro! I remember this video and crazy to think this the exact video i was waiting on, learned a lot from it last year! Keep them videos coming bro!

[@Legitheatingandair]

@@iAmTheo will do. I appreciate the support.

[@JohnDoe-bi4ho]

Good to see an honest man doing this work

[@CBphotographer]

Does the oem wiring diagram show that resister. If not it is not supposed to be there.

[@sharonpayne7056]

I will know what to look for when they come to check my ac.its old but I think it can be fixed,but who am I ? They say they have to replace it so this Wednesday I will have a new one.thank you for being honest and i did learn from your video.

[@michaelmorello3390]

Yea I had something a couple years back in New York and that's not part of the wiring diagram as well. Scam scam scam. It costed the 89 year old lady 2k of heating bills cuz everyday they came back replacing parts after parts. Great eye brother !!!