No clue how I got here. I know nothing about ACs, but i watched the entire video and enjoyed it.
@m8onethousand4 жыл бұрын
You're in for an adventure. You'll keep getting HVAC recommendations, and you'll keep watching them one after the other. They're highly entertaining for some reason even if you know nothing about it.
@smarttgirl4 жыл бұрын
Same. I'm a new home owner and I'm trying to learn a little something.
@hgbugalou4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the HVACR black hole. I stumbled upon a channel a week ago and have been watching various HVACR creators non stop. I have no idea why, I work in IT.
@aking84774 жыл бұрын
That's youtube for ya
@deanslegos19904 жыл бұрын
I even subbed lol
@Farm_fab4 жыл бұрын
Ted, a good tip for when you foam a coil, if you are trying to get the foam all the way through, start at the bottom and work your way up, that way you have a better idea what has been foamed working up.
@johnclyne63504 жыл бұрын
One of the few things I was told about the air handler drain was to vacuum it with a shop vac after every season. I’m able to draw about a cup of watering in the fall . Every year my A/C mechanic checks my drain & he says it’s always clean & the pan is dry every spring. My air handler is in a crawl space that I can’t fit in because I’m freakishly large. So, I let a pro handle that for me. On a foot note. I have a 2-1/2 ton Trane 14 seer condenser (installed in 2004) for my central air. I had my A/C mechanic install a hard start capacitor in it last year so I can start it with my Honda EU7000is generator. After the cold load pickup I was able to keep it running by dropping the thermostat to 60 degrees. Then slowly pick up my entire house with the same generator. Just so everyone knows? You can stay comfortable in a power outage & keep your family safe. Of course you’ll need an electrician to wire your generator to your house electrical system to pull that off.
@eggman97135 жыл бұрын
The one disadvantage of those spine-fin coils. When they get neglected, they get clogged up good and proper.
@chodkowski013 жыл бұрын
My Trane unit is 22 years old and still going strong. I stay up on maintenance and every 10 years change out the capacitors and relay.
@shermdaddie4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the basic demonstration! Things like this is what a normal person can do but I see ut as somewhat of a hands on in your case. It just seems like you are a great leader and it shows, vary informative!
@gerrybellaroma48564 жыл бұрын
Suggestion to the customer that they turn off the AC whenever they cut the grass if at all possible...
@shandy30254 жыл бұрын
That why if possible but your ac away from grass and on rocks
@chetmyers70414 жыл бұрын
Give the homeowner photos of coil wearing their winter blanket. Maybe drive the mower in opposite direction, so discharge away from house. Maybe someone blows off the patio once a week and directs trash toward unit.
@Dazlidorne4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, luckily at my house, I have a patio in the back and the HVAC unit is no where near where the grass is cut. Only thing that get in it sometimes is those damn maple leaf seeds that spin like a helicopter! I have my HVAC company clean out the top of the unit once a year as well as all the other PM they do.
@markmulac9543 жыл бұрын
People can be so neglectful and try to blame the manufacturer..that thing was never cleaned in years...filthy
@ares39144 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to see you washed the coil correctly from inside the unit out. I cringe when I see techs wash from outside and push all that dirt further in the unit and just cuz the outside looks clean they think it is. Doing it proper takes 5-10 minutes longer but saves you from having to go back and service a unit that most of the times can be taken care of off 1 visit.
@toetagsbodybags4 жыл бұрын
Being one year done of HVACR school I just love your videos That Condenser sprayer from Milwaukee is the neat I will need to get one now!! Thank you for posting your videos
@MrCountrycuz3 ай бұрын
I was inspired by watching your videos so yesterday I cleaned out my coils on my trane 4 ton. Did not lose a single screw
@gratefuldale1172 жыл бұрын
My XR14 with ECM Fan Motor and Air Handler gets a thorough Coil cleaning using professional cleaner each season. Also have a full mesh cover. It runs like a champ. Almost 💯 the way you did except I vacuum it out 1st and clearing all drain ports. I use interior safe spray on air handler. It has NEVER looked like that Unit! Great Job. Upkeep matters.
@davidp2of33 жыл бұрын
My a/c unit fan was blowing out the sides and nothing was going out the top. Thanks for the tips, I'm sure you've saved me $. Thank you
@davidschwartz51272 жыл бұрын
I also have a Trane unit similar to the one you cleaned the coil on, When I first got it every spring from mid-May to July I would have to wash it out several times because of the cottonwood seed plugging it up, 3 years ago I wrapped the sides of the entire unit with window screen mesh, now every few days I rinse off the mesh and it only takes a few minutes. That was a real pain in the ass!
@ccthepope5 жыл бұрын
this version way mo' better I work night shift and my wife is early riser so loud music did not wake her tonight, thanks Ted
@bg1474 жыл бұрын
I use the inexpensive $2-$3 filters. It is a 41 year old unit and I don't want to tax the fan motor more than I have to.
@AlexandraPeters702 жыл бұрын
Keeping the AC clean is just as important , so it runs better ! Good job on that one :) Mine needs cleaning too. Once or twice a year.
@commonsense36734 жыл бұрын
Love how you protect the electrical panel when spraying the water around , you could see the water mist going right in the box , but it's none of my business if the place Burns to the ground 🤣😂😅 , and yes I will agree that I think that way of cleaning is the best and only right way to do it , especially if you are doing a roof top unit ! ( I would have offered to change out the coil pack while I was at it due to the build up of moisture
@matthewmiller60683 жыл бұрын
the ultra-fine filters really are a mixed bag, they cut down air flow a bit but for those of us with severe allergies and pets they can make life MUCH less miserable. Oddly its not linear how much static-pressure increase they are vs how fine they filter, some finer are less restrictive. There's a few good videos on KZbin people testing that, ProjectFarm did one recently.
@stevenmoomey21154 жыл бұрын
I like using Nu-Calgon’s Coil Gun. They have an Attachment that goes on it so you can reach down through the Fan Grill and Spray the Coil, without trying to balance the Fan Assembly. I also made an attachment so I can Reach down and Rinse the Coil off using the Nu-Calgon Nozzle. Also I use the Nu-Calgon De- Foamer. A couple drops down in the Condensing unit, the foam is killed, for an easier rinse. I got a lid for my Five Gallon Bucket, put some fittings on it, and put it in line with my Wet-Vac, so I’m not sucking crap, directly into my Wet-Vac. Learned my lesson on that when I sucked a dead rodent into my Vac. and was smelling it for weeks, even after many cleanings of the Vacuum. Retired after 43 Years, in the Trade.
@byronlentz48252 жыл бұрын
I have always worried about those tinsel type coils and cleaning them. Good tips, thanks for posting.
@hectorjones59894 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time. I plan on doing some HVAC cleaning tomorrow on my unit. Thanks again and have a great day. I’m looking forward to your next video.
@brianmajors93004 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about what other people say you are the greatest you know what you're doing and you're very smart and polite about it keep what you're doing you're doing a great job
@johnboykin31285 жыл бұрын
That is the worst caking I've seen on a compressor coil
@og61144 жыл бұрын
I made myself an ugly sweater for this years Christmas party with the stuff i pulled off a chiller recently. Literally about half inch thick all around the outside not including the inside. Could have used it for home insulation.
@Come_take_em4 жыл бұрын
"I'd say were going to gain some performance here" lol
@therealkhaner7 ай бұрын
A magnetic screw tray! I use it all the time to keep the screws contained when taking these apart and it can even magnetize to the metal clip on your milwaukee drill so it is super fast to reinstall the screws!
@wills45442 жыл бұрын
Great video! It will be even better if you could explain what detergent liquid you were using to clean up the condenser unit and what liquid you used to clean out the water line? Thanks!
@Guyhakverdi4 жыл бұрын
What coil cleaner did you use?
@ericjennings51137 ай бұрын
You made it look pretty easy Ted! The only thing I could come up with is possibly utilizing the SpeedClean coil shot wand to get thru the fan grill without removing the top to clean the coil from inside out. Sometimes it is more of a pain to navigate that wand with the top in place tho! Ha! Other than that, maybe a funnel to pour your drain cleaner into the drain. I use an old laundry detergent bottle. It has the convenient little pour spout built right in. That vacuum attachment is a game changer. I bought one after I saw one of your videos years ago and love that thing. Simple yet super useful! This comment is in regard to your giveaway.
@Tony_9042 жыл бұрын
This video randomly popped up on my feed but I admit it was very satisfying to watch
@calivalley90564 жыл бұрын
I use my leaf blower on my fins, works great. I do it weakly with the fires out here in California.
@privatename36213 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Perhaps the best approach is: 1) sweep/vacuum up all lose dirt and debris at the inside bottom and the outside base, 2) quick leave blower from inside out, 3) copious amounts of coil cleaner and let set for 10-15 mins, 4) hose off from the inside of coils, 5) hose off from the outside of coils.
@susana50524 жыл бұрын
Wow that was dirty!😳 I thought mine was bad. Makes me look like a "Martha Stewart" of AC systems!
@MJ-iy4fb4 жыл бұрын
Nice job on that clean, I like the Milwaukee pump as well.
@donniebrassco20702 жыл бұрын
Looks like a dryer vent to the left on the condenser. Sure is a lot of moisture gathering on the coils to collect this much dust. Good job cleaning and again explaining those high MERV filters!
@madeinusa15767 ай бұрын
Can I suggest multiple tools?! 1)milwaukee m12 sprayer, lighter and just as good as the m18 2) the nu calgon wand that goes down into condenser shroud, so no removal to clean inside out!! 3) the new nu calgon expanding gallo gun 💪 4) a funnel 🤣 Thanks for the content Ted as always keep it
@Dazlidorne4 жыл бұрын
Why am I obsessed with watching HVAC videos?
@briandevillier98502 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Maintenance is the life of your unit.
@3duckit3 жыл бұрын
Everybody has a better way and an opinion on everything. Just watch the video and relax. Nice video boss. Thanks for saving me 250$.
@549BR4 жыл бұрын
Read about a lawsuit because a neighbor's dog came by and drank some pooled cleaner left behind by HVAC tech, and the dog died. Moral is to not let cleaner pooled around unit when you leave customer site.
@michaeljones43884 жыл бұрын
Neighbor should’ve kept HIS dog in HIS yard instead of letting his dog go around unsupervised! What if his dog would have bit someone!
@549BR3 жыл бұрын
@@michaeljones4388 Shoulda, coulda, woulda, but you're right.
@majorpayne52894 жыл бұрын
👍Good stuff👍Ya gotta service (anything) like it’s your own. Worked well for me & I always slept well at night.
@awwwyourehurt28223 жыл бұрын
Got a quote for a cleaning $275 and ours wasn’t nearly as bad as this unit. So I bought a $7 can of spray foam coil cleaner and clean as a whistle!
@71dembonesTV4 жыл бұрын
Nice job! That was a dirty birdie! I like the milwaukee sprayer
@GrnXnham3 жыл бұрын
That's amazing. At our house it's cotton from the cottonwood trees that we have to clean off of our unit once a year. We mow all around it but we never see grass stuck to it like you have here. Not sure why?
@Bob.W.5 жыл бұрын
Its still dirty like it was in the 1st video this morning. Lol. You get to clean it again but without the dance music. Thx.
@rolyfisher91374 жыл бұрын
I can't understand a word without the music! ;)
@BlackOpsJuJu7 ай бұрын
Although that looks like a perfect job I am going to say a electric screwdriver instead of the impact driver I got the Hoto brand one for Christmas and love it more and more without the case it fits in your pocket and just carry a handful of bit and sockets it just takes regular 1/4'' just like the impact For small to medium jobs has plenty of torque and 3 different torque settings I didn't think I would like it as much as I do when I got but has been my go 2 for almost 3 months now and have fell in love with it Ted Hope You Have a Wonderful Day Keep up the Great Work always Enjoy your Vids will post a link on this comment if I can
@Just3607 ай бұрын
Here for the giveaway, I would suggest long neck automotive funnel. Sometimes 3/4 pvc is glued to the T makes it hard to pour hot water down the drain and helps when pouring into evap pan.
@jacobgutierrez24714 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait til I get into HVAC school once this COVID is calming down.
@Keegeth3 жыл бұрын
How u liking it?
@johnreiter7687 ай бұрын
I would recommend a benzomatic soldering and brazing propylene torch kit. Found at Lowes. When i first became a tech, my service manger taught me the trick of using this torch on a heat pump/ AC while it is running and applying the heat of the torch to the outdoor coil in a method of going up and down quickly. This would help to be more efficient while doing a coil cleaning. (Pre Clean before washing with cleaner. A lot of houses have poor water pressure and it makes it tuff to wash out the coils sometimes.
@soleadoc82454 жыл бұрын
I’ve had good luck capping the outside off and filling a partially clogged drain with a descaler and letting it sit for 15 minutes or so. Pull the cap, let it rush out and vacuum.
@richardmiller38084 жыл бұрын
I've seen one worse than that LOL. Once the unit was cleaned and the A coil replaced the 34 year old Trane unit (R22) ran like a champ, blowed cold cold cold.
@James_Bowie5 жыл бұрын
It wasn't the music so much as the unexpected volume for us who listen to videos with headphones.
@joegutierrez26594 жыл бұрын
Nice rolling stop at that corner stop sign.
@CageyLeigh4 жыл бұрын
What filters are you referring to, and how do you determine the correct ones to use for the Trane unit?
@bkj2422 жыл бұрын
Great videos Ted. Enjoy your common sense deductions and admire your experience!
@FishinFool702 жыл бұрын
I put both of my units up off the ground about 2 feet. Helps keep alot of dirt and debris off of them.
@ranger2305 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on proper filters to use? I find buying filters confusing because of the choices and always just buy the cheap fiberglass ones. I'm worried I'll restrict the airflow too much, etc. Great videos!
@ZERO-F2G-5 жыл бұрын
Its not that simple, the only way to know what amount of pressure drop across the filter your system can handle without detriment is to measure total static pressure of the system. Its also very helpful to measure static pressure at various points to get an idea of where the total is being used up. Most systems assuming proper design will deliver the correct airflow between .4 and .8 total static pressure. The majority of systems have very little room for any filter above .1 pressure drop, Because of all the other drops, coil, grilles, registers duct friction etc. (sadly many poorly designed systems are adversely affected at even .1 filter drop), the magic filters he refers to are often .2 to .4 in drop, so they cause major problems. When I do manual J,S,and D on tract homes I size at .1 filter drop as its more or less the industry standard, but even then we install a larger filter size than minimum to help offset customers making bad filter choices. In custom installations where the home owner stresses higher level filtration, I size as needed for the associated pressure drop of their choice. In short if you want to use higher Merv rated filters, have a competent tech take static pressure readings and see what your system is at. and what it can handle
@chadriddle351711 ай бұрын
@@ZERO-F2G- what device tool you need to take the static pressure drop? Anemometer?
@danielh49954 жыл бұрын
That reminds me, my system is due for a cleaning
@tdjones-wz7le4 жыл бұрын
When this guy whipped out the Milwaukee pressure washer I lost it.. never seen one in my life.
@wickett70784 жыл бұрын
I think it is suppose to be an electronic pump sprayer
@nrdesign19914 жыл бұрын
A pressure washer would rip through the fins. This is a sprayer for the cleaning agent.
@chievouseinstein46134 жыл бұрын
What kind of coil cleaner do you use?
@MrSymbolic73 жыл бұрын
The yard condition is a great indicator of how maintenance minded the owner is .
@JakeStreisand7 ай бұрын
one tool you could get for those condensate lines is a plumber's tool. RIDGID PowerClear 120-Volt Drain Cleaning Machine Kit for Tubs, Showers, and Sinks,Red, 55808 Effortlessly clears clogs in tubs, showers, or sinks with 3/4-in. to 1.5-in. drain lines and has a motor that delivers 450 RPMs included 30-ft. heavy-duty inner core cable without touching while the clear cover allows you to easily view how much is left. $250 new. weights 12 pounds. alternatively you could go with any condensate pan treatment tablet or to compliment the condensate cleaning with the rigid tool. for example: Nucalgon Replacement Condensate Pan Scum Treatment Tablets, part number 4296-60 That fieldpiece gauge looks like a good choice!
@bwagenberg4 жыл бұрын
What foaming cleaner did you use?
@barrygrimes39193 жыл бұрын
Yellow death is amazing. Works every time.
@mattlan017 ай бұрын
Here from the giveaway, you could get a small hand held co2 gun called a Gallo gun, stick the end down the tee, and blast all that buildup out of the trap. Much better than carrying a nitrogen tank up into an attic to do the same thing! Could always use a 3/4 trap snake called ezt-406 for cheaper
@matthougas9283 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown I’m just wondering why you don’t take apart the entire condensing unit shell to get a more thorough clean. Looks great!! Maybe standards in my area are a bit higher. I know you can get the job done with minimal intrusion but we’ve had quite a few customers complain that the thing didn’t look brand new from the supply house
@chadriddle351711 ай бұрын
Top to bottom
@twosawyers4 жыл бұрын
Those 3M high filtration filters adds less pressure than you think. Do a pressure differential test. They use a less restrictive materials than their lower end products.
@JohnLynch-f1q7 ай бұрын
Seems like the coil cleaner alone doesn't clean the condensate trap enough. I would suggest using a flexible condensate cleaning brush to loosen the debris before you vacuum. Works great for me!
@MrCountrycuz Жыл бұрын
I ordered the custom made metal filters that you can hose out and last forever. they do not look like they are restrictive. I had to order them because my house has six wall filters distributed in the home in the walls. Those long 29 by 6 filters cant be purchased anywhere in town and you have to order them. I think I made the right choice in getting these washable metal ones.
@TheWoodman0644 жыл бұрын
Watched before but cannot seem to get enough!
@Ted_E_Bear4 жыл бұрын
Steve Lav would be proud !
@TR193 жыл бұрын
Hello fellow youtubian. I bet when you started your binge watching today you didn't plan on watching a HVAC video. Nobody does. It just happens. I bet you enjoyed it also. That's what happens with HVAC videos, no one comes to watch them, but everybody enjoys them.
@R_J_G2 жыл бұрын
Our AC gets serviced every year. Can’t live without it.
@tedsmith5058 Жыл бұрын
Hello from the great state of Michigan
@nateg083 жыл бұрын
This video was brought to you in part by milwaukee tools. Also how is his way of cleaning oils different? That is how you're supposed to clean them.
@HAVOCSRT43 жыл бұрын
Love cleaning the coils when their dirty ass shit like this love seeing the before and after
@Capt-Intrepid4 жыл бұрын
Suggestion to the Customer: Get annual Maintenance (if you use your AC less than 6 months a year - e.g., South Carolina) or Semi-Annual Maintenance (if you use your AC for 6 months or more a year - e.g., Florida).
@JuanMartinez-df1lc4 жыл бұрын
I'm new to your videos. Loving them👍
@digdoug96784 жыл бұрын
Well, on the good side, the AC coils (before the clean) and the customer's lawn match.
@kevincampbell72767 ай бұрын
I believe that orbit max 36 inch rear trigger wand sales for a $ 20.98 at Lowe's lumber company make it easier on your back and it will reach further down by from Kevin Reliable heating and cooling
@oldtimefarmboy6173 жыл бұрын
This is like the people who never changed the oil in their car. The oil will eventually take on the consistency of cake batter if you do not. Every year, sometime during the winter, I would take the top screen off and wash the condense coils real good so they would be clean well before the days got hot enough to be needed. It is not that hard and takes only a few minutes if you do it every year. I also pour bleach into the drain trap several times during and at the end of the cooling season to prevent that cold water slime from forming.
@profuse0074 жыл бұрын
I recommend in future to up size the return filter size by 20% to compensate the potential restriction by those 3M filters, or put in a 4-5" thick pleated filter
@billybbob185 жыл бұрын
Those are the ones that you remove every panel and charge a little more than a regular yearly rinse.
@marcocal79154 жыл бұрын
What was the solution you used in the sprayer. Great tips. Thanks
@michaeljones43884 жыл бұрын
Nu Brite. He mentions it in a different video.
@gosman9492 жыл бұрын
I'm suprised you didn't mention the Trane HEPA filter system. Excellent system. Must be cleaned at least every 6 months.
@realvanman15 жыл бұрын
And turn off the A/C before mowing the lawn...
@claypyrotech74735 жыл бұрын
Or throw the cut grass away from the unit that's what I do
@davidrichman84683 жыл бұрын
My dad made a metal cover to keep the grass clippings away from the unit(was put in the side yard and the unit was turned off before mowing the grass) and every year he took the hose and gave it a clean
@maintenanceman10154 жыл бұрын
Cotton wood seeds ,not grass clipping no grass around unit to do that. I hate cotton wood trees .Thanks for the cleaning tips was wondering what cleaner you like .
@yettielusive33705 жыл бұрын
I really liked the music Ted! Jammin lead guitar, was cool!
@rgruenhaus Жыл бұрын
The owner should add a screen around the outside of the unit at a distance to prevent those grass clippings from getting on the coils like it did before! Even just during grass cutting!
@dodgeguyz4 жыл бұрын
It must be the design of condenser. I clean mine every year or every other year and it looks worse than that. I just cleaned mine last week and it was worse than that. I did it 2 years ago. I’m going to get some pet screen and put it around the entire unit and see if it keeps it from plugging up and doesn’t restrict air flow! My next AC will not have the spine condenser. Another thing I found on mine is that when they install the returns in the walls they just cut into the void between the studs. Well I found mine pulling in hot air from the attic.i made some block off plates out of galvanized metal and it made a difference. Also I installed a WiFi t-stat about 3 or 4 years ago. Well I checked the temp at the stat and it was off by almost 2 degrees. I reset the reading (Honeywell) and it’s now reading correctly. So when I thought I had it set for 72 it was trying to get it to 70, which with all the above it just couldn’t do. When we first moved in we had a lot of big trees. Well they shaded the house nicely. But they died off along time ago due to the Emerald Ash Borer. Well the house would just heat up in the sun. I installed a cable vent fan and it too made a huge difference. Lots of little things add up to a poorly function AC system.
@susana50524 жыл бұрын
I have an old freon unit and had three big shade trees for the last 20 years. Two years ago the trees were all removed since they were half dead from the drought and a fire hazard. Although, like you, we found out those trees helped with their shade. Probably should get an attic fan and get the insulation redone too.
@EvertGuzman4 жыл бұрын
What's a cable vent fan?
@tongli8665 жыл бұрын
Ted, watched many of your videos and learned a lot. In one of your videos, you seemed indicating that you are not a fan of Goodman units. I wonder what is your opinion on Payne brand? Thanks so much for posting these valuable videos and the way how you treat your customers with honesty. Eager to hear your opinion about Payne units.
@alowatsakima89502 жыл бұрын
I'm using a24" x 30" x 5" filter. it is merv 14 and does a great job getting dust out of the air. It is designed to fit my filter opening. By having the 5" deep filter media material, it does not raise the pressure drop and does a much better job than the 1" filters.
@kyren57573 жыл бұрын
Last year before COVID-19 we had an AC guy come out and we were having no heat problems and freezing up coil because the outside coil was the same as what he says in the video outsideAre inside coil was also clogged they were able to fix it And they only needed a garden hose to spray it all out from the inside and it was not a hard coil to clean I was watching the whole time
@brentaudi93545 жыл бұрын
I didn't think that music was bad at all! I think the volume changes when the music came on was the issue. The levels should all have had the same level (voice and music). And yea, that Trane was plugged with crap. Amazing it was cooling at all.
@abyyy4903 жыл бұрын
I love his southern accent .
@oldcarnocar3 жыл бұрын
he should narriated audiobooks
@clusa37213 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your video. I wish you were in my area 34205. Please, recommend me somebody honest like you to do same work . Many thanks again. You are really great in your job.
@rocker86922 жыл бұрын
You got all the top gadgets out there.
@anitarushlow40224 жыл бұрын
I wish you would have narrated the entire video explaining everything you were doing as you were doing it. especially with DIY videos, some of us are just learning.
@claudebrau29857 ай бұрын
Thanks for the education on filters and maybe of possibly use air to get some of the junk off
@TheWoodman0645 жыл бұрын
What an absolute mess but awsome clean up!
@prjndigo4 жыл бұрын
Hose expediency in those fill-baskets on that milly sprayer (or basically any backpack sprayer) you cut the pointy end off a funnel so the hose fits snug through the hole and it'll get rid of splash. Just leave the cut funnel in the basket.