HVAC Service: Trane XR13 AC Maintenance

[@hanky97007]

They cut their teeth being DIYer's. I like that condenser screen. I built one for a lady who bought everything needed to do the job. It was my only job for the day and the boss said to do a good job for her. She had all the tools we needed for the job too. The screen sits back a foot from the unit and the panels easily pop out from maintenance. She helped me from start to finish. Once we finished she made me lunch. Best day ever at work.

[@SteveSam66]

Good Work. Its always nice to receive a compliment and exceed your customers expectation.

[@StephenRardon]

Thanks Sam

[@patstansberry8189]

Good job I don't know what worse crawl spaces or attics. I live in Tx. Have a blessed day

[@gerrymcadams7517]

Good job on cleaning, I think I would tell the customer that lattice was hurting the efficiency of the unit. I put a roof over my condenser to help protected from the weather but I made sure it was over 5 FT. from top of unit to roof. Again good job.

[@StephenRardon]

Thanks Gerry, the efficiency Was hurt by the lack of Good cleaning!

[@gerrymcadams7517]

agree

[@muniznick]

Your work area seemed kind of cozy there. I found a 2 ft flex head garden sprayer with diff settings & hand control for about $10 at Blowes and it works great in those settings and keeps one from getting showered before due time.

[@desertfox4273]

the condensate is probably was draining outside until it froze and backed up and tripped the float. I noticed the trap didn't have a clean out, always a good idea to have one

[@Straycurrent]

It takes commitment to keep a positive attitude and do excellent work when the equipment area is filled with clutter and debris and things have been hacked. But you always manage to rise to the occasion and give the customer the best work under the circumstances. I think my attitude tends to plummet a lot earlier. Nice video.

[@StephenRardon]

My attitude doesn't always stay positive, but I think I fake it ok most of the time.

[@phcapprentice7544]

Going through some old videos. Good one Stephen.

[@RobHVAC]

The saw would have came out for that one. You want it serviced then make it serviceable. Nice job.

[@over50txtech8]

Nice video Stephen, I sure am glad we don't have any crawl spaces in South Texas but we do have attics which sucks. Nice clean up. Keep up the good work. Ray

[@StephenRardon]

Thanks Ray, I'm sort of glad I don't have The same heat in the attics we have.

[@over50txtech8]

Did a total change out yesterday, I think it was about 130+ in the attic...was sweating like a pig.

[@DonaldRumsfailed]

Nice to see a craftsman at work.

[@StephenRardon]

Thanks +DonaldRumsfailed

[@TandNServices]

The last job I did with a fence around it like that, I talked them in to taking it down.

[@StephenRardon]

T&N Services LLC. there have been times i've had to convince people that the bushes and trees and decking aren't necessary to hide the unit. It's no surprise techs don't thoroughly clean some of these systems!

[@MegaRadio90]

Stephen & Ralph we always talk them into taking these fences down too.. Can't stand that, I realize some people have thing about seeing and hearing their condenser's. But folks you barricade those babies in there and they can't be serviced with ease which adds time.. So think about your HVAC folks would yah... they are a tuff bunch of people but take of them and they'll take care of you!!! Stephen all that crap needs to come outa that crawl space period what nightmare... Lol lol Your just good so pat yourself on the back!! -Mike 

[@Mudcon]

hey Stephen I tried to clean mine last night, how do side panels popped out of the corner panels that have the tabs on them. I tried picking them strait up and the wouldnt come up and oh course I could not up popped them with both sides being atached to the corner panels? good video.....

[@dcrickerson9775]

Nice job Steve and what a nice complement for a job well done from the lady. It's funny as soon as you panned over to that oil furnace, I was thinking of Steve Lav just as you said his name.

[@StephenRardon]

Steve has that effect on people

[@leanorlando]

Nice job Stephen Rardon

[@StephenRardon]

Thanks man

[@MillennialBro]

So happy to find this! Thanks for the video!

[@fritzhvac]

Rock n Roll Stephen !!! Great Job Brother ...

[@StephenRardon]

Thanks Fritz

[@Avram42]

Why do all of these videos cut to having the cover off? 😔

[@WinsteadClimateControl]

I wish I knew why people want to try to hide the condensing unit. They are not that unsightly.

[@StephenRardon]

Especially in the backyard

[@Kodiak727]

wish my ac tech is like this gen here

[@hvacrcole]

Stephen, Good Job! Aren't those units easy to take apart?

[@StephenRardon]

Larry Cole they are supposed to be, but when the lattice is that close to it it's a total pain.

[@derrickowens3072]

Good job Stephen

[@StephenRardon]

Thanks Derrick

[@hvacrcole]

That lattice work looked fun I would say you are so lucky to be able to work on something like that. I would give a discount just so I could say I worked on that. NOT!

[@StephenRardon]

A few minutes into the coil cleaner application I was very tempted to rip it down.

[@russturner6875]

another good video Stephen, Thanks

[@harrydickson4575]

Nice job Stephen

[@StephenRardon]

Thanks Harry

[@j1s1a1]

What is a good cleaner to use?

[@Mishakol1290]

We have this same unit and i was gone for about 3 hours, came home and found the house hot, ac not working. I go and inspect the ac unit and find the fan blade had fallen from the motor. Well I installed the fan blade with blue loctite and it still is blowing warm not cold air. I removed the cover for the condensor and the condensor feels on the hot side. Could I of damaged the condensor for running it with no fan for the little while? I need expert help thanks so much.

[@StephenRardon]

It’s possible that the compressor is or was out on a thermal overload due to fan failure.

[@Mishakol1290]

Stephen Rardon. Exactly what was the problem. The cold hose worked good to cool it off. Thank bejesus. And thank you for you helpful video :)

[@StephenRardon]

If the fan doesn’t function the heat does not displace from the compressor and coil. The compressor is designed to electrically disconnect when it’s overheated so as to avoid further damage. Until it cools down it won’t try to start again.

[@Mishakol1290]

@@StephenRardon Wow you must be some kinda sorcerer, haaa.

[@Mishakol1290]

@@StephenRardon Cool tho. So its interesting to you how these systems work? How complex are they?

[@sdean4816]

I can understand the customers wanting to hide the unit but it sure does make it a pain in the ass to clean or do any kind of maintenance….. You should’ve charged them extra for your labor.

[@hvactecster79]

Nice job and video Stephen !! Do they own any dogs that may be outside at times ? Some cover them to try and keep pets away. Take care, Brett

[@StephenRardon]

I think they had an ankle biter, and the lattice was open on the one side.

[@TheKrmoyle]

I just had a new Trane XR14 installed and a small section maybe 3 x 2 L shaped of the inside spine fin coils are somewhat shumushed. Laying flat in a few spots. Do I need to have them replace the unit? Thank you.

[@StephenRardon]

A few spines not standing up won’t be a problem, not likely something that could be warrantied

[@TheKrmoyle]

Thanks Steven, its more like a 3 inch x 2 inch section with most of the spines in that shaped section laying down. I can send you a picture if you want to email me at [e-mail].

[@TheKrmoyle]

Meant Stephen. Sorry.

[@TheKrmoyle]

Meant "...most of the spines in that L-shaped section laying down."

[@MoonRambo702]

I’m here in 2023 tryna figure out how to get the damn panels off.. aaaaand you skipped that part 🤣

[@StephenRardon]

Sorry about that, I hope you figured it out and got everything cleaned up

[@norag8265]

My AC guy would demand I removed the fencing

[@StephenRardon]

That would certainly make things much easier

[@moanamcadams4706]

great place for a haunted house.

[@arcticarrowhvacr]

What's the music?

[@StephenRardon]

That was my younger brother’s musical foray. I think it would be found by searching for “Atmotay” or “Morgivorbd” on SoundCloud maybe or iTunes if I recall

[@robertcoonrod7648]

why do people insist on covering their a/c condensers what do you tell them

[@StephenRardon]

Some don't care what you say, they'll try to hide it anyway.

[@jimwiskus8862]

First off you are amazing to work on a sh_T hole mess like that. The guy that took care of our a/c units used to measure the head room under a deck for an install. I am talking a deck you could stand under. I thought he was joking, he said no, you have to have proper air movement around the condenser unit. He was dead serious. He would have told that customer to get rid of the lattice work. I would agree.

[@MrAirdoctor]

love that old school porn music in the back ground

[@StephenRardon]

I have Tiger Blood too!

[@jimskatr103]

I have the same unit. There is some insulation at the bottom on the inside. Should I remove it??

[@StephenRardon]

Wouldn’t hurt to make sure the bottom of the unit can drain water properly.

[@tkonzl6059]

Here's a companion video to see how to remove the fan and sides. Although this is for a smaller unit, everything in the video applies to the XR13. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIKtiol6nKmia5Y