FRUSTRATING WALK IN FREEZER CALL

This one started as a normal overtime call than almost turned into a disaster, but in the end it all worked out.
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00:00 Merch plug
00:19 Teaser
00:35 Sponsor card
00:45 Intro
02:01 Initial inspection
02:24 WTF Moment
03:29 Compressor voltage check
05:20 Compressor cool down
06:14 CFM inspection
10:12 HVAC Overtime cameo
11:08 WTF moment
11:25 Moment of truth
13:09 Lucky me
14:09 Random brain thoughts
14:57 More CFM problems
16:53 Brazing time
20:04 Polishing a turd
22:30 Pressure test
24:15 Charging the system
24:50 Helping the next guy
25:05 Defrost heater test
26:44 Superheat check
27:36 WTF moment
27:51 Closing words

[@fredmax2541]

verbal approval: yeah man sounds good. Receives the bill: I didn't approve all that.

[@carlosedwardos]

"I really like these Russell units, high quality" - then later: "It seems they had the compressor wired up backwards" 🤣

[@nathang.1744]

Lol

[@MrAnderson3]

Everytime Chris has a late night call that ends up being a bad compressor, my heart always goes out for him because we've all been there😂I feel like I'm running the call with you Chris hahah Good call on the freezer truck thats a good move

[@j.r.1223]

Yeah, totally. Then seeing him work on his knees w/o knee pads makes my knees ache.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

I don’t work in HVAC. The most AC work I’ve ever done is replacing an evaporator on my cars but I really enjoy your videos. I appreciate the trouble shooting process and HVAC is one of those fields where you need to be a pretty smart and know a lot about several different fields. Keep up the great work!

[@timhahn7542]

Wow, I looked up R-502 and it was phased out in 1995!!! That unit is ancient!

[@paulpings]

You've missed the best times of the trade!

[@greendryerlint]

"I have no idea why that screw fell out" -- Screws fall out all the time; the world is an imperfect place.

[@jamesmclaughlinprimitivele4587]

Lock tight my friend

[@throttlebottle5906]

@@jamesmclaughlinprimitivele4587 I believe the hubs(when new) either have thread locker applied internal to them or have nylock inserts, but some the screws had locker pre-applied, once removed and put back, best add some blue locker regardless ;)

[@stevensteven9978]

How you gonna clean that coil??

[@throttlebottle5906]

@@stevensteven9978 blue thread-locker is removeable, while red and many other are not, make sure to only use removeable! the red/other will actually soften and become removable over like 600F I believe it was(without looking it up).

[@matb2505]

@@jamesmclaughlinprimitivele4587 he doesnt use locktite or anti seize

[@Evergreen64]

You're supposed to be on the HVAC Overtime show? At the moment, you ARE the HVAC Overtime show. When you turned on the condenser fan that was a real dust volcano.

[@PoliCronis86]

I am from Greece and I study refrigeration. If I knew English better I could improve a lot through your videos. Thank you for your videos.

[@connorspangler510]

Ενεργοποιήστε τους υπότιτλους και, στη συνέχεια, στις "ρυθμίσεις" ορίστε τους υπότιτλους σε "αυτόματη μετάφραση" στα ελληνικά.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

i love greece, done mainland and a bunch of islands. gyros is the best food ever.

[@daoutdoorvloger1822]

I am from Greece too!

[@PoliCronis86]

@@daoutdoorvloger1822 γειά σου Δημήτρη. Φοβερός ο μάστορας

[@PoliCronis86]

@@connorspangler510 δεν υπάρχει αυτή η επιλογή.

[@irdmoose]

11:07 "Don't blow up in my face" 11:08 Fans be like "I'ma blow on you bruh. Have some dust!"

[@JjMn1000]

Lol

[@decentra]

I have no clue why I'm watching this but found it fascinating.

[@tyhuffman5447]

Internet police - major infraction: soLdering without safety glasses. Breaker 19.

[@keithv708]

Yes

[@rjeepster8640]

I have to admit I only wanted to do HVAC because I have been on those overnight calls. I had a 10,000 sq fridge lose a compressor big Copeland on a BOHN at 8pm. I had to call two other guys out, a Crain and opening several stores. 13 hours later I was cured of refrigeration. Lol if I was young like you maybe!

[@Nerfcar1]

This video is giving bad memories. There is nothing more upsetting than trying to get a compressor after hours.

[@edlauren9434]

Oh, man! It looks like one of regular days of mine! :) For some reason the vet 50-60% of my customers do have these Dinos and I am dealing with these broken wires, taking apart equipment on a regular basis :)

[@mattluongo7763]

Roof top techs are a different breed. You have a good mental aptitude and handle well.

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

Glad to see someone else use ALL of their silfos!

[@kar120cfanatic]

What a nasty system! Wires running through bare metal openings with no grommets, holes rubbed through the cables, lines floating in the wind, smoked capacitors, ratty looking wiring, an uneven roof with low spots everywhere, electric shorts all over the place, service valve problems, nasty looking attic, coaxing a fan to work that says "eat my dust" all documented on video makes for very entertaining New Year's Eve viewing. Wonderful job of sizing up the situation, keeping the customer in the loop, and a quality install in the end. A super video that shows how and why you earn every cent you make. Very well done video and quality work!

[@stinkintoad]

I used to work as an ac tech on the mobile ac units that cooled jets at airports for an oem called TLD. They typically had 180 lbs of r- 134. But this is a whole other level . I feel your frustration. What a mess. Ive been watching your videos and your professionalism and troubleshooting skills are top level.

[@nhzxboi]

Makes me chuckle a little bit. I always loved the look in the customer's face when I'd say: "It's the unit, that's the trouble." Hehe. I'd let 'em off the hook after a while and explain what the hell 'unit' means. Love it. The word 'unit' scares customers. I don't even know what that word means most of the time. Let me call the parts house and see if they have a 'unit' in stock. Lol

[@oldmetalguy4577]

Send that old rack out to pasture! Good work! So many times I've walked up on a roof to fix a problem and found a pile of short pieces of sil-fos. That was NOT you that was there before me. lol

[@kcthehandyman3944]

Great work!!! At a certain point, you have to tell the consumer It's a money pit, we can't keep going into it. "If it isn't in writing, It isn't happening" is a policy every service provider HAS TO HAVE!!! Don't kick yourself too hard, it's sad to say it bites us all in the ass at least once, and we learn from it.

[@shine-cg9uf]

King of multi-tasking! Service call n hosting the overtime show. Thankyou for sharing n happy new year!

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

The internal bypass inside the compressor didn't close following excessive high head pressure due to the condenser fan failure. That causes the pressures to nearly equalize and it rapidly overheats the compressor. They will reclose a few times, but eventually they fail open.

[@SMOBY44]

I agree with you on the Russel equipment. Heatcraft has really gone down hill over the last few years. My supplier is stocking Russel now and availability is so much better, no more waiting 2 weeks for a Larkin condensing unit. Great videos. I have my techs watch your channel and they're learning a lot.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks bud!

[@auym4432]

I have nothing to do with air con or refrigerators but I enjoy watching your videos, in regard to your work ethic and customer service. Keeping the customer happy, well done keep up the good work.

[@mranonymous2082]

Damn buddy, you motivate me! I just started my small company of just ME about a year ago and I absolutely love it! Just wanted to say thanks for the great videos they have helped me out in a few tough spots. I'll have to order a few shirts and hoodies sometime soon to help support your channel. Thanks! Robert out of Denver Colorado

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks bud!!

[@markcaldwell1245]

Good video. You crack me up on those shingle roof flashings for flat roof penetrations. Here we have to use covered pitch pans on any flat roof penetrations and they sell them at the supply houses. They have even started to use them on pitched shingle roofs too. Pop the cover off, fill with spray foam, seal with polyurethane roofing caulk, then put the cover back on and done.

[@cwoodyard]

I di enjoy watching these videos. they double as a great learning tool and if you are really tired, the white noise from the hvacs do help me sleep from time to time :)

[@drshrimp.puertorico]

Didn’t blow up, but it did sure blow stuff into your face lol

[@OcRefrig]

Yep , That’s Why they make Safety glasses ! I Wear Prescription Glasses & They Have saved My butt a Few times ! 2 Times From acid being blown into my face ! Once from De-Scaler solution while de-scaling a Water cooled condenser. ( Buffered hydrocloric acid solution ) & once a Hood makeup air blowing nu-brite at my face while degreasing a ice machine condenser. Safety Glasses - Use Them ! It’s Worth it !

[@KG-yn9qi]

So you do know that when move units around on a roof, it changes the loading on the roof! Do you check to see if the roof/ walls, can/will support the loading. At the location you have moved the unit too!

[@dantowns7546]

Thank you for another great video! I am glad that you are able to keep rolling with your work I am also blessed to have a good job with a major meat processing plant and haven’t missed a day of work and open and sometimes mandatory overtime during this crazy time Happy new year stay safe!

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job like all ways

[@Assault_corgi]

Phenomenal work brother. I wish all HVAC personnel went above and beyond like you do. Quality work, cares for the customer. I am not in that field nor related to that work but I know how much farther you go then most would ever go. Ive seen other HVAC techs and they don't even try they throw whatever on and hope it works and F the customer they'll pay or they'll pay collections. You my dude. I appreciate you for what you do. Happy New Year.

[@alexleuschner9078]

@Chris Thank you for sharing your awesome work!! I have been watching lots of videos from you and I admire you and your work you are doing! I live in Germany and I haven’t met a technician who understands his work like you and can explain each step as good as you can !!! The world needs more you!! Keep up the good work. Number one fan over here. It’s sad but understandable that you don’t ship your merch to Germany. Greetings from Germany

[@matthewsykes4814]

And no grommets in the through holes.......grrrrr And that new unit..... very nice, proper harnessing rather than a rats nest. Nice clean install, if I was a hvac tech coming in to trouble shoot that after you I would be seriously impressed and very happy. Best wishes and a happy new year to yourself, family and your work crews and families.

[@lactosis--undefined]

One look at that roof and I would have the crane bring a keg of beer up too.

[@adambryan5299]

I like how humble you are! Love the content bro!

[@local9]

I've been a software developer for a company for 10+ years, over 20 years personally... but your job, is just appealling to watch because its physical and more visual... Really good viewing.

[@andrewlautenschlager7400]

Love your channel man I’m only in highschool but hvac is so interesting to me and I love learning from all the videos you make

[@MegaRussell1984]

I'm surprised you broke out the rosebud. That torch tip is highly underrated. That's how I sweat all my reversing valves.

[@KingSharpeMan]

Just got home from a freezer call here in Colorado. Equipment blew all the charge from a cap tube on a pressure control, after fixing everything and charging it system has a TXV restriction and is oil logged... Great time to be a tech.

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

Wow a nightmare from Elm St. Great video on the removal and install. Lots of tech don't well some don't know you have to bring conduit through the roof to a work box then sealtight to the equipment. No matter the equipment. Nice on the temp power and made sure the electrican knows what you like to do. Great find on the vavle partially closed. Neat install, clean and very considerate on equipment placement on the roof away from potential safety hazzards. Nice follow up on the start up too. I enjoy your time, videos, and your knowledge of the trade. As always be safe, slow down and Look at The Big Picture. Thanks Chris.

[@snoopyjc]

This is my New Year’s eve entertainment - LOL

[@wiiyaasiniini5323]

I'm glad to see you are not using rotolock on absolutely everything. I actually prefer to braze/solder unless you are pretzelled into a crawl space or up above a suspended ceiling.

[@marcolanza5132]

I wish I could work with you for a few years, I feel I would learn a lot.

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

Pro press.. less time.. no torch.. easy squeeze lemon peazy..it make life better. Thanks for sharing Happy New Year! Stay safe

[@KadirYildiran]

I was asking myself "Need to try?" I was saying. when I see some of the movements I make applied in the same way on the other side of the world. I say "the necessity of the profession is the same in the world" 17:50, 17:53 Greetings Chirs, From Turkey 👍👍👍

[@shifter8207]

I have been burnt by verbal s too many times im with you Chris on paper for everything.

[@Andrew_Johnson_2973]

I'm no engineer but your videos are amazing. Keep up the good work

[@frankmontefusco6016]

Saw this on the HVAC overtime show love the videos and your to live streams !!!

[@twistedcandlecompany]

I guess it was worth you not being on the overtime show this week. looks like you had your hands full. great video thanks for sharing

[@Erikmiles87]

Great content. Just bought a shirt. Appreciate the videos. You’re a constant reminder why I don’t do kitchen equipment

[@ironeagletrike]

Great video, I haven't been working in the field for a few years but keep my contractor's license and work as a Facilities Director for a school so I totally understood all the stuff going on here, sucked for a Saturday night for you. I am thinking of getting into teaching HVACR so was getting up to speed on some things and came across your videos. Sub'd.

[@More350Power]

Thank you for the videos and hope you have a great New Year !!

[@onefixitman]

Great job. Keep up the videos. I do not do this work but enjoy watching the trouble shooting techniques. I am more of a multi skill factory eqpt. repair. PLC's, Hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, welding, rigging. I have done a lot but no hvac.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

really good video this one. really good. thanks for the pain and effort

[@adambryan5299]

That RTU is nice lookin! Has to be one of the cleanest and nicest looking condensers I've seen. Definitely not nearly as intimidating looking at first glance like alot of them can be. Good job on the install btw!

[@philltafolla]

Good video Chris . Russell condensing units are pretty solid . Evaporator coils are not in my opinion. I’ve done Russell condensing units with Heatcraft Evaporator coils . Good thing Russell is using Sporlan Expansion valves , multivolt solenoid coils . Over the past years I’ve found several leaks on Russell condensing units . Leaks were at the liquid rotolock coming out of the receiver . Also found few high peanut style pressure switches failing to close .

[@georgeokeeffe3284]

Great Vid nice job! Happy New Year Chris 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cfhvac4768]

Learned more in a month or watching your videos than I did in two years in the field. Too much bad info out there. Maybe I’ll start filming my calls 🤔

[@amoni1959]

Another solid install video to end the year. 👍🏾

[@bearb1asting]

You're a fantastic field tech. Keep it up buddy.

[@brianmcdermott1718]

Great job Chris.

[@tyzxcj34]

Great work really learn a lot from your videos thank you.

[@RodrigoRamirez-fc5hv]

Great work. I like how you do the work.

[@halverde6373]

ALL freezer calls are nightmares. That's why they call you! 🤣

[@alexzapata692]

Awesome upload Chris.

[@mark351]

"Stand back and don't blow up! Again, don't blow up in my face!" "Hello, emergency services? Do you have any openings on the bomb squad?"

[@claudiolorenzon1997]

Had that happen to me last year December 24 arena glycol pump grounded but no ground reading with my megger. Reset the overloads and started it back up panel blew up in my face tripped a 200 amp 600v breaker... had a real great Christmas lol Old old panel no fuses in the panel it's over load then contactor stupid design but what you want.

[@KillerJoeFIN]

Glad to that you have luck with your job. At March 2020 I lost my career as maritime electrician. I did have multiple trips to hospital passed out and with seizures. Diagnosed epilepsy so no more maritime work and goodbye for my lorry license, I hopefully get my car license back at next March. I really don't know yet what to do next. I'm still on sick leave. I hope I get some job as electrician but it's pain in the butt. So many electric company's had gone bankruptcy at Finland.

[@Kwaq84]

First of all, happy new 2021 year! Soon most of people will be vaccinated so lockdowns will get lifted and life will return to normal. Businesses will be running again, and need for personal will rise. Keep your head up for brighter future! Something tells me I'll be looking for a new job in this year, too :)

[@daoutdoorvloger1822]

Happy new year Chris. I change year in 1hour!

[@jefferygrady3181]

Great video and replacement! You have to be prepared for split second decisions when a old unit just dies! 502 That's anceint!

[@tmacsurdaddy]

Love the pitch in the drain line bro!

[@mohammadusmanali4650]

Good job bro you have a good knowledge

[@HardKnocks101]

Shocked to hear you say “you are really impressed with Russel” We installed those for years and are thrilled to be NOT installing those anymore. Several issues after minimal time in service. Hoping you have better luck than us....

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

The evap coils aren't the best but the condensing unit seems to be much better than the heatcraft units. But the Heatcraft evap coils are better in my opinion, I just wish heatcraft would use all sporlan stuff instead of the cheap components they are using

[@HardKnocks101]

I did see in your video that condensing unit was different than the ones we used to install. Simple things like screws stripping easily for the panels was aggravating and non-adjustable packing nuts/stems that leaked and unable to change leaking service ports without replacing entire receiver, etc. Agreed with your thoughts on Bohn evaps too. Like Dave says, “got boned by Bohn again”

[@MRICE-qe4sv]

I was about to comment the same thing. My company installs Russell/Witt and the condensers are fine. The EVAPS just rattle and seem cheap. Only thing good is the sporlan valves. The ecm motors suck FYI.

[@billy5032]

That rosebud don’t play around🤣

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

I like heat

[@AKStorm49]

Someone obviously buys their own supplies. Haha. Nice trick with the solder. Happy New Years!

[@sjefoekel6058]

Pandora box right there for ya brother! Take care happy new years.

[@boginator55]

Neat lineset runs and insulation is just so satisfying

[@fitybux4664]

8:07 Tell the manager: "Next time it rains, expect to go out of business, LOL!"

[@tjrogers4079]

Loving these video’s man!!

[@johnnysaltyaircrabcake8030]

Ran SOOOO HOT it blew a ring on the piston

[@throttlebottle5906]

probably more like the reed valves are spanked or the internal bypass is permanent mostly open

[@jeffgrant6914]

Nice repair video 👍 Chris

[@johndeerefan725]

With those rubbed wires, I'm surprised the breaker was not tripped.

[@petersmart1999]

Nice job Chris!

[@christiansommer914]

Almost at 100.000 subscribers🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 Happy new year Chris 🎊🎆🥂🎉

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks bud same to you!

[@giavannivigliotti6174]

great brazing skills man

[@joshuafowler9147]

If you could, would you consider doing a shop tour? Enjoy the videos, keep up the good work

[@benh2156]

I'm glad you're the one running those calls and not me lol!!!!!!

[@silasmarner7586]

I bought one 'o' yer hoodies. God bless you, your family and your company.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks so so much for the support!

[@rickycunningham6368]

Hey chris great video. Perfect end to 2020 watching your vid to finish the year off. Hopefully 2021 brings more work your way and once the vaccines start up places return to normal and stores and bars and restraints open up. I've currently got the Rona so watching your stuffs keeping me busy and learning stuff . I've got a question though . You know for the line sets? Why dont you HVAC guys use the pro press copper crimp connections? Like for braze free inatalls just wondered if youd use them on things like r290 what with 290 being explosive and flammable I think its be safer for you Hvac guys

[@805HVACR]

Great video chris!

[@xtremegamer3d480]

Happy new year to you also love your vids. They are so interesting

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks so much

[@haydenuk02]

Talk about a dust volcano keep up the hard work and thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care and hope you and family/friends had a nice Christmas and happy new year to you all.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks bud same to you!

[@haydenuk02]

@@HVACRVIDEOS no problem mate and thank you 👍

[@stevenhorne5089]

When I was in college doing our welding classes. 4 hours a day. In August. In Daytona Beach Florida. 95 degree lab temps. When we welded our rods together to use them all the way, we had a contest who could make the most artistic design and still weld with them. Aircraft maintenance students to stupid to take the class in December.

[@Michaeldelacruz777]

Thank You for your video its been helping me a lot, ( Gracias )

[@garyray2404]

I like the realness of this guy, it is what it is when you get on a job site and it never fails .... what we want to the job to be and what the job is are two different things... we must listen to the job at hand and make the best assessment for the owner and the business of AC repair man service industry ( truth weather you want to acknowledge or not...all service men reflect on one another) This guy stays in his zone and does a great job of assessing the situation... They(owner of the Restaurant) needed a refrigeration truck while service was being done... I myself get caught up in doing the the owners job , electricians job and roofers job instead of doing grade A+ AC repair mans work because I don't have the time to do everything or should I take on the responsibility of these other matters... because I can only charging for AC work / my zone is only AC work ( in my head is the total job and this may be because I was in charge of a building before doing ac repair man work.....) and my quality of work goes down because I spend to much time out side of my zone... I like how he talks out his thought process... one step after another... Thank you for the video and your channel...

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks for the nice words bud and thanks for watching

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I will be going live on KZbin this evening 2/22/21 @ 5:PM (pacific) to discuss my recent uploads and answer question live, come check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raKQaqGYntd0b8U

[@jeffreykubiak5126]

Chris I remember Omni temp in Casino I worked in Vegas old good call on replacement . Had evaporators leaking racks were in bad shape. One problem after another.

[@springsenior2006]

“Please don’t blow up in my face” as it literally blows up into his face 😂. Sorry man but that was hilarious.

[@ericsapalaran3241]

Happy New year!

[@dermotfixter813]

Happy new year!