3 Year Old Ruud 5 ton Blowing A Fuse

[@ohdeerme]

You amaze me on how methodical you are when looking for a short. Your patience and persistence win again. Great Job !

[@biblebloopers946]

Curtis you are the best troubleshooter on KZbin, hands down

[@HVACGUY]

thanks man.

[@thathvacguy]

Definitely has the patience!!!

[@Hvacmania]

My hero

[@TPINSC]

Small leaks and low voltage shorts make life real interesting sometimes! 😂😂

[@kens.3729]

Your Experience means Everything and is the Difference of being Efficient or Struggling to Troubleshoot. You’re Very Familiar with a Lot of different products.

[@chuckquinn8026]

You are the King of short circuitry 👍👍

[@waltdembeck4634]

Can't get enough of HVACGUY!

[@Jackhvac_R]

I’ve seen 2 newer Rheem systems blowing fuses the past week because of the contactors. A damn shame! And that dog is an Irish wolfhound

[@bobgallo3775]

Good fix, Curtis. This is a common problem with Goodman Amana h/p also.

[@ronaldsexton6889]

I’m in the field and love home owners who try to fix it before you get there it’s always fun

[@dougsiskin1070]

One thing to consider is that a important part of your relationship with a customer is your role as educator. I assume that you researched systems before you chose the one you stand behind. I believe your customer's objection is an opportunity to educate him on the reasons to chose your system (reliability, quality of components, etc.), while treating him as a professional. I would ask him what he would answer if a customer would want to purchase a random scuba diving equipment.

[@kg4muc]

Servicing those diy projects can be a real pia ! You never know just what they didn’t do but the flares are always highly suspected. Hope u are feeling better

[@Paul-jz2cv]

Paul watching from nanaimo, british columbia. I am an hvac apprentice, your videos are very helpful. Thank you.

[@HVACGUY]

Thanks for watching Paul

[@Bob-se1si]

I just can't believe the physicsl environments you work in!

[@ThierryC2373]

I am wondering why there is not conduit inside this box to avoid this very kind of issues while conduits are mandatory outside ?

[@jamesfitzsimmons381]

Learned long time ago you have to sneak up on problems like that. Lucky it didn’t harm the copper tubing. Good fix

[@jefflynch28]

good catch,like u said those 24v shorts can be a pain sometimes

[@m9ovich785]

WOW Curtis. hard for the installers to install these for access. Because they go in long before the Ceiling grid goes up. The Line set could have been installed better.. I had a shorted Speaker line in a Super Market that took several changes in the seasons to find, Intermittent in the Winter, Fine any other time. Found the Speaker wire shorting where it passed over a steel Stud top Plate under the Roof decking where the Top plate was screwed to the underside of the Deck. there was just enough space for the Wire to get in that space and got wedged in. the Snow/Ice load on the Roof Deck pinched the Wire. Once found it was an easy fix. Thanks. Mike M.

[@zack79tampa32]

Good job Curtis definitely not easy access, let him buy the minisplit and have somebody else install it i guarantee he will call you back to fix that mess.

[@stevencossaboon3237]

Nice work Curtis. Gotta love rub outs.

[@brianheimbach7422]

Curtis your the man finding that short

[@mathman0101]

Lesson learned be careful in zips and wiring next to copper pipes with heating and cooling - insulation will come off or run against it as the fan operates. I do wish HVAC designers created neater wiring housings in HVAC equipment to better protect it from mechanical and thermal damage while still maintaining ease of servicing.

[@search_eternal]

The ladder hanging off the back of your truck is scary looking. You should get a "BackRack" and then you can put the ladder over the cab of your truck instead of hanging way off the back like that. I had one for my pick up and it worked great for long ladders and its safer.

[@Eddy63]

Good troubleshooting and your right about being a head scratcher sometimes ... Thx ...

[@billybrown1979]

like the video. they where bad storms that hit MS.AL. GA.KY. I THINK IT WAS 35 OF THEM. bless and safe. i hope your neck is alright.

[@Hvac-dude]

Ur very honest curtis 😊😊 I don't think he can do much with it because he don't have an epa idk how he'll charge the minisplit unless it's one of them diy systems !!!

[@thathvacguy]

I Like the story about the guy that owns that business and said the quote was too high….it’s like Cmon dude do u know how much our tools alone cost in this trade!!!!! 😂 u gotta pay for comfort !! 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@lancelawrence3259]

Nice work

[@waltradcliffe4482]

The internet is a great thing but as you know it a pain when you have just about any type of business they always tell you they found it way cheaper or how much you should charge or how you should fit it

[@carllungwitz5171]

I heard a good business practice is that 4% of your income should be put into a warranty fund, so that you can pay your self for the warranty calls.

[@catwrangler1613]

Great job Working up in that ceiling with no platform very dangerous.. u fall, u don't work. I would have set a package unit outside and subed the duck work out to a mechanical contractor. The customer doesn't like the quote then walk away. U don't want to end up like ur van. Safety always 1st!

[@qyouwilber5734]

It is a good feeling when you find a definite solution to a problem like that. Nice job. And you are right about the pricing of a new unit. He asked for a quote and you gave him one. When you supply the equipment you take on a responsibility for it, that has value. Next time when they tell you they can buy one cheaper, offer them 3 years free labor on covered parts install or some low risk to you offer just to make the sale and keep good feelings between you and a repeat customer. Good word of mouth advertising has value.

[@549BR]

Mr. Curtis in him pick 'em up truck; just doesn't seem the same as the nicely wrapped Climate Control van. That body damage wasn't very bad, so maybe we'll see the van in action sometime in the future? 😎 PS very nice detective work.

[@rolytech212]

You’re right about customer buying it else where and then calling to get it installed. I double the labor rate. And of course, no warranty. The warranty comes from who he bought the unit from

[@ramonpardo9550]

i Agree

[@bluedogron]

Home Depot sells the Mr Cool DIY Mini-Spits.

[@yz250a]

Liquid electrical tape is perfect for something like this.

[@johnwalker890]

You don't hire a contractor or tech to work for free or to break even, you can't make money or profit at cost of the product, tell him there's all kinds of contractors at Home Depot and in the yellow pages or internet. Good job Curtis.

[@143tinaed]

That dog looks like an Irish wolf hound.

[@phillipjoy1305]

Looks like another Rheem rub out😊

[@dong4617]

That climb looked kind of dangerous.

[@TomLawson05]

Great job Curtis where was the wire that was rubbing going to?

[@HVACGUY]

Low pressure switch.

[@dbru2650]

Good job finding the short! Regarding the guy who wants to buy his own equipment, you did the same thing as I do when they want YOU to install THEIR own equipment. They want to use you but deny you from making a reasonable profit. Let him do it himself and then see all the problems he has, cheap customers, who needs them, not me either!

[@orionwarren4244]

Most people don't know that most independent trade contractors charge a 'mark-up' for the parts/equipment they install. Why? Because if those parts fail, the parts supplier will replace them for free but won't cover labor, which the contractor has to absorb under the warranty they offer. The mark-up 'somewhat' covers the warranty labor. A lot of guys will install customer supplied parts but won't offer any warranty on labor should the parts fail. Being mostly made in China, it's a safe bet they probably will!!

[@harveypaxton1232]

Why is the Uni-strut/ Super-strut always installed upsidedown? It is far too expensive to not use as intended.

[@chatrkat]

My least favorite job is working on anything above a tile grid, even worse with insulation on the lay in tiles. Good diagnosis in the condenser. Side point, I have little patience for a client that moans about costs when they ask for a bid, and thinks they know better. Ok then go do it but don’t holler when I won’t rush over to fix the mistakes you will make.

[@944turbo944]

I think you are going to have to add a ladder rack to your pickup soon.

[@kens.3729]

You Rarely get what you Pay for and there is Plenty of Below Average products out there, but if you’re looking for Reliability, you’re Wasting both Time and Money. 👍

[@yellowdeer7163]

I worked on an apartment complex and power was shut down on an apt. for no reason. I found that the house meter was from someone that had moved out. Man, there's nothing you can do for that. Can't fix stupid.

[@saypleasethankyou]

Tell Home Depot to install it

[@tedhicks5431]

Yes it makes it worse move wires short is gone . Far as the price on mini split one time same thing came up from a guy I priced everything less equipment made same money didn't have to warranty guy thought he saved money now I want do it at all

[@iamnoone.]

Bad spot for a air handler and lying across the insulation would drive me nuts. I guess that's why you get the big bucks. 😏

[@flybyairplane3528]

Hello yes 24voltshorts,can be a BEAR,to locate,,then,many larger units,come with,208/230 voltage taps,brownouts,are a witch,set upon 208 instead,fife goes on,,,,,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@karellodewijks4971]

👍👍😊😊

[@cal3178]

When customers say they can buy their own equipment I tell them go ahead but add $3500 to the cost you pay for the equipment because that’s what I will be charging you to put it in. I can get the equipment cheaper than they can and I am going to make $3000 minimum after my cost no matter what. Take it or leave it. He owns a business. He knows.

[@stevetanner525]

So, hypothetically (because this happened here recently), say an R22 system got stolen by metal thieves from a vacant house during renovation. The owner happens to know a someone at the supply house (because he, uh, does renovations) and gets a complete new system (since the AH was also R22). He has the new condensing unit set on the pad, air handler put in the closet, and the line set capped/protected. You want $3500 to finish wiring, connect the ducts, braze it in, vacuum, and charge? Even if you flushed the line set to be sure it's clean that's a hell of a margin. 🤑

[@richseahag4980]

I will not install or service diy or customer bought equipment. My reputation is so good I get paid in full in advance. Why would I take a chance damaging my reputation cause someone cares more about their money than my family. My 43 years of experience is exactly why good customers hire me.

[@MrKen59]

I do a lot of my own work because I’ve had enough “professional experts” do questionable work that had to deal with and creates more headache for me. I have no problem paying for the work, and I expect to pay a fair price as i expect to be paid for my work. - I just want it done right, and not every expert is reliable. Put yourself in the customer shoes - it’s hard to determine who to trust. In regards to the Home Depot thing, they have lower cost because it lacks the support, but all things considered, the cost comes from somewhere - you just add the buffer to the equipment cost. BTW, putting equipment in a place like this is a risk to those who support it. I’ve also seen professionals install equipment that makes it impossible to get around it. I don’t know the answer, but this stuff needs to be accessible.

[@stevetanner525]

The problem is that I care about my family more than yours, and my money goes to support/feed my family too. I've always followed the "if you don't know how to do something right, pay someone who does" principle, and I'm happy to pay you for your skills. However, I'm not an idiot and the internet is a thing. Several "great" techs have lost their reputations (and future work) with me by severely overcharging for parts; like 10x Grainger's price (which is high to begin with). I get having some markup, particularly stuff you keep in-stock on your truck. You float that cost, and knowledge of what to stock has value. But when you're in my house taking money that would go to groceries, tuition, and bills, don't tell me a $15 capacitor is $150 when you're charging me full labor rate, diagnostic, and trip fees. It drives DIY and reduces everyone's safety.

[@tonyrhoton6613]

I agree totally those diy minisplits r the worse around here

[@richseahag4980]

When I go to your house to fix your heat/ac your family is more important than mine. I want to make sure my repair isn’t going to kill you or your family. Fire/co2 poisoning gas if god forbid something did happen I have insurance. DIY while sitting at the funeral parlor.

[@richseahag4980]

When I go to your house to fix your heat/ac your family is more important than mine. I want to make sure my repair isn’t going to kill you or your family. Fire/co2 poisoning gas if god forbid something did happen I have insurance. DIY while sitting at the funeral parlor.

[@russellhltn1396]

Not sure what the law is there, but around here you'd need a flag on the end of that ladder sticking out of the truck bed.

[@HVACGUY]

I only drove like that in the parking lot. My shop is in the same complex

[@russellhltn1396]

@@HVACGUY Good to know. I can only go by what I can see.

[@josem2468]

That what I call a nose bleed ladder.

[@wowyummyyy]

L I K E 👍👍👍👍👍 💥💯🤍💯 🤍💯🤍😻😻😻😻

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

You are being too greedy. If the customer can purchase the unit cheaper than you will sell it and then asks you to install it what is the problem? You still get the labor cost. You are not out anything.

[@russellhltn1396]

What if it's junk brand? He is probably is selective as to what brands he works with.

[@Balticblue93]

I wouldn't say greedy, but any time a customer of mine plays that game, I put a really big labor charge on it and in large lettering,; "No PARTS OR LABOR WARRANTY." And I have verbally told a couple that my labor rate doubles when it is someone else's equipment. Surprisingly enough, I have had customers agree to the high labor charge, after they called around and none of my competitors would install the equipment they bought, period. One fella thought he could do it himself and called around and everyone refused to work on it. So, he called and apologized and asked if I would come fix it and set it up properly. I charged double, plus he lost all his 410a refrigerant. So had to re-charge the entire unit once I fixed everything. So, I won many times because of that or someone going with a competitor and then the competitor is a ghost when called back. So, I get to charge for that too. But many guys won't work on other equipment when I will, but the labor rate goes up by double or more and I still don't have to warranty any of it. So, if it lasts a week, that is how it goes.

[@549BR]

That's some real gall, buying it cheaply elsewhere, then calling you to install it. The Ford garage allows me to do it with my Crown Vic, as most OEM parts are no longer available from Ford. Whole different situation.😎

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

@@549BR Gall has nothing to do with it. It is a smart business move. A fool is quick to depart from his money.

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

@@Balticblue93 that proves you only want to rip people off. Getting part of a job is better than nothing.