Low Refrigerant? Freon Leak? Check This First!

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Sam

Sam

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@wsurfer2147
@wsurfer2147 4 жыл бұрын
My central AC has a leak. I called the local HVAC guy. He came over and told me I have a leak but instead of attempting finding the leak he offered to replace the WHOLE system from condenser to the ducts without even looking at my ducts. Hard to find an honest HVAC person !!
@chizzlemo3094
@chizzlemo3094 4 жыл бұрын
there are only 3 HVAC people in my area, all advised replacing the whole system for $5k, none of them even did proper leak tests. F these people!
@melissanative1799
@melissanative1799 3 жыл бұрын
SAME HERE. HE DIDN'T WANT TO CHECK THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK AND WANTED TO REPLACE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE COILS. THAT WOULDN'T HAVE RESOLVED THE PROBLEM IF IT WAS LEAKING AT THE VALVE. UNREAL!!
@xianfengyan6636
@xianfengyan6636 2 жыл бұрын
People like big business and big money! So they don’t like to fix the small problem!
@patricksheahan7636
@patricksheahan7636 2 жыл бұрын
I had the same guy you had look at mine.
@agomezjunco
@agomezjunco 2 жыл бұрын
The same happened to me today… Looking for a persnickety to check my AC in 75154!
@jc-kj2on
@jc-kj2on 4 жыл бұрын
Whoever's made that tool is a genius
@Bob-cx4ze
@Bob-cx4ze 5 ай бұрын
Right? It's an airlock for a Schrader valve
@Brookside975
@Brookside975 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Many techs are not as honest as you. Thank you.
@jokerdude7038
@jokerdude7038 3 жыл бұрын
@MICAH MUELLER that’s what they tell us to take our money from us 🤣🤣
@josephpuchel6497
@josephpuchel6497 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve %100 correct. If I go on a job I’m checking everything starting with the smallest of the possible issues. I would expect same workmanship if someone was working at my house.
@stevenhedstrom5586
@stevenhedstrom5586 4 жыл бұрын
You're a great teacher. Easy to understand and very informative for someone like me who knows absolutely nothing about a/c. Thanks
@juliev566
@juliev566 4 жыл бұрын
after the leak is fixed can the technician refill the Freon??
@jamest468
@jamest468 4 жыл бұрын
We need more experience and honest tech like you
@robertsarhanmd6433
@robertsarhanmd6433 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, Thank you so much, live in the North Carolina area and had my AC refilled last year and leaked out, the man said I need to buy a new system for 6000 dollars. I am unsure if I need one but I will be checking my shrader valve today, Thank you, Robert
@johnc.286
@johnc.286 3 ай бұрын
Nice to know there are still honest HVAC techs. Thank you Sam. Excellent video.
@janicesmyth2183
@janicesmyth2183 3 жыл бұрын
what a great video! My grandson is studying to be an hvac repairman. This video will help him go a long way. Thank you!!!
@stupendouslife8128
@stupendouslife8128 4 жыл бұрын
May 19 2020, I just paid $ 570 for leaking test and refrigerant refill, the technician will come back in 2 weeks, to check again if everything is working properly and refrigerant level stays at normal level. It looks so simple job to do, but I need to buy tools and refrigerant to perform the job, plus I do not know to much about A/C units, so I have to pay the price, thanks it is a very instructional video, great job.
@stevee7774
@stevee7774 4 жыл бұрын
You won’t be buying any refrigerant unless you’re EPA certified.
@michaelkohlstadt3502
@michaelkohlstadt3502 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, I have the same AC unit 2002 vintage King and schader valves leaked. These are the high temp and pressure side, makes sense. Thank for saving me alot of money.
@guo35140
@guo35140 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Finally we have an honest tech like you. I live in New Jersey and had low 410A problem for two AC systems. I asked two different AC companies to check, and the first recommendation is to change the system for $7000 each.
@kaliyepalata9973
@kaliyepalata9973 2 жыл бұрын
How'd you fix the problem?
@clarenceross6020
@clarenceross6020 Жыл бұрын
@@kaliyepalata9973 I
@marvinostman522
@marvinostman522 5 жыл бұрын
I liked what you did after you replaced the schrader. You left the replacement tool on, opened the valve and removed the end of the tool in essence checking for a major leak before you pull the tool off. I hav e had a lot of people discount the schrader as the cause of a low system. Another thing to do is listen when you remove the schrader cap. If you get that psst, definitely check the schrader.
@6barry66
@6barry66 2 жыл бұрын
Better yet just tighten the Schrader cap like you're supposed to or the large nut on top of the suction service valve and then you won't have any leaks at all you are supposed to tighten those two covers. If you don't like the covers that you have then use the ones that train makes you tighten it with a 9/16 wrench it's solid brass it's very tight and it does not leak.
@marvinostman522
@marvinostman522 2 жыл бұрын
@@6barry66 why cover up a leaking schrader by tightening the cap over tight? The plastic caps won't always hold and the brass ones if you over tighten them you can deform the seats and when you do finally decide to change the schrader you can't get them out. I spent 17 years doing hydraulics and found over tightening the JIC fitting would make them leak. That is why Parker Hanifin came up with the FFFT method of tightening their fittings. FFFT stands for flats from finger tight. When we started using that system our leaks dropped dramatically.
@6barry66
@6barry66 2 жыл бұрын
@@marvinostman522 I think what you're trying to do is find a way to charge your customer another $300 the fact is the cap was made to be tightened not so tight that you destroy the threads but you should have no problem putting the flare nut that train makes on an air conditioner that has a really minor leak and tightening it or you could just use the change the pin valve on the Fly tool and you can just put a new pin in there. And this does not cost $500. I work with people everyday who find creative ways to gain the approval of their employer and padding bills and adding tasks that serve no purpose just so they can get commissions. And I know you know what I'm talking about because virtually every news outlet CBS NBC Dateline they've all run scams and they've all shown people what we do and right now we are in Industry under the microscope just do your job it does not cost $500 to clean someone's condenser it does not cost $500 to get rid of algae on an evaporator tray these are just cons to get extra money out of people and it makes all of us look bad. Right there on the front page of our industry magazine just about a year and a half ago was a headline and carrier and Linux and train and many people ask the question what's wrong with HVAC contractors. Most of us who work in this field did not need the negativity that was shined on us by a few unscrupulous people who can take the simplest repair and turn it into a 500 step procedure that cost $1,000. So do whatever you got to do I guess to feed your wife and children but this is the part of my job that I always hated and I always resent it where I was occasionally forced to price gouge people because I couldn't afford to quit my job right then and there and I had to spend a few weeks to find another job because I just didn't like what I was doing. And I did not feel good about what I was doing.
@marvinostman522
@marvinostman522 2 жыл бұрын
No idiot. I assumed you would be smart enough to change the pin valve. It takes sisolation calve o little time you don't even need to charge for it. As for the isolation valves make sure they are back seated and seal the caps. They won't be used near as often
@marvinostman522
@marvinostman522 2 жыл бұрын
Hit the wrong key. The isolation valves won't be used near as often as the access ports. Don't jump to conclusions about everybody. Could you send me an signed photo of yourself walking on water?
@jonathanblackburn3449
@jonathanblackburn3449 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks, man. Huge help. I was going to pay an HVAC outfit a crazy amount of money to find a leak but now I’m on the prowl myself.
@VergilArcanis
@VergilArcanis 5 жыл бұрын
Always good to share wisdom of the experienced to the inexperienced
@jtheacguy4010
@jtheacguy4010 5 жыл бұрын
only problem, based on my experience, he is the inexperienced one
@stevee7774
@stevee7774 4 жыл бұрын
Jealous much?
@RayMacksKitchenandGrill
@RayMacksKitchenandGrill 5 жыл бұрын
I just checked my valve after watching this video...it was leaking...I have someone coming out tomorrow to check it out...thank you so much for posting this video.
@323arana
@323arana 5 жыл бұрын
The way he speaks, reminds me of Napoleon Dynamite!! Awesome video!!!
@stevee7774
@stevee7774 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Napoleon Dynamite! I didn’t even realize it until I read this comment. 😂
@frankroper3274
@frankroper3274 5 жыл бұрын
A quick fix if you don't have the removal tool is to buy some brass caps with o'rings inside them...not too expensive. Put them on tight and it will seal it off pretty much the same as the valve core does.
@blueribb99
@blueribb99 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe adding a little thread tape first would help too
@TheWilferch
@TheWilferch Жыл бұрын
@@blueribb99 ....this is not a NPT (tapered) thread...right? If it's a straight thread...all you need is the proper o-ring under the cap.
@jameswebb3932
@jameswebb3932 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and information. I just paid $600 for them to recharge my system and tell me there's a leak but not find it. Of course it would cost me another 5 or 6 hundred for them to trace the leak.SMFH!! Thanks to you I'll hopefully find it myself. Thank you for the excellent information.
@KS-uo4br
@KS-uo4br Жыл бұрын
I had a similiar experience, same money for 3 lbs of Feron costs $8-$10 a pound! We have been cheated!
@donaldlhicks
@donaldlhicks 6 ай бұрын
@@KS-uo4br Would love to know where to buy "Freon" for 8-10 a pound!!!!!!!!!!!!
@walterwhite1652
@walterwhite1652 5 ай бұрын
​@@KS-uo4br$8 or $10 a pound? They want 80 or 100+ here in cali
@mccallwd
@mccallwd 2 жыл бұрын
I had my 2003 R22 system topped up last year, tech said there was a small leak somewhere then left. This year I called another company who's coming over next week to top up the system. I'll perform the leak test myself tomorrow to see if I can pin point where the leak is and maybe save some $$ as the R22 is going to cost me. Thanks for putting this together it really helps...
@visions4L
@visions4L 6 жыл бұрын
thank you so much. that is exactly what people have been doing. I have been told so so many things , but no one has ever done this leak test. i have my line running through a concrete wall that holds up my deck. that is how the house was when I purchased. im praying leak is NOT inside line behind brick wall. refrigerant is totally depleted, just had refrigerant put in a few months ago and it is depleted. did not run unit over summer at all. im hoping this piece is the problem.
@MoreThanMaintenance
@MoreThanMaintenance 6 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes! 🙂
@visions4L
@visions4L 6 жыл бұрын
trying to get warranty to pay for new line or to find and repair leak. if leak in line that runs through concrete wall is main challenge. believe replacing line will be best.
@jtheacguy4010
@jtheacguy4010 5 жыл бұрын
if the leak was in the copper lineset, it would have leaked when installed and be completely empty, aka no cooling
@cu27rotary70
@cu27rotary70 5 жыл бұрын
Best time to pressure test at 500 psi.
@blueribb99
@blueribb99 5 жыл бұрын
That exact tool is a Jb Industries A32525N and sells for around $60 on Amazon. You can find it cheaper by shopping around.
@ebiedog
@ebiedog 4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know how to identify the right replacement Schrader valve?
@MrRadBee
@MrRadBee 4 жыл бұрын
$52 on eBay
@Scott-xq2dm
@Scott-xq2dm 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrRadBee $42 on Amazon now
@daveeckmann9568
@daveeckmann9568 5 жыл бұрын
good to see you replacing the crappy black plastic caps with a good brass cap, that will seal any leakage from a faulty schrader core. Also I didn't see you tighten the top cap on the 'king valve' those are to be tightened with a wrench 1/6 of a turn after they are finger tight. There is brass seat inside the cap that will seal any leak from coming out of the stem. Good points though...
@terrythomas790
@terrythomas790 4 жыл бұрын
So, I f I found a leak at the valve, that brass replacement cap can be the fix! ???
@Dasborg
@Dasborg 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the demonstration. I especially appreciate how easy it will be to check if the source of the leak is at the valve. My AC guy, will say anything right now to get me to buy a brand new hvac system, citing that the leak is in the evaporator coil, which is in the attic and virtually impossible for me to see for myself. At least I now have the opportunity to see if the leak may be at the valve as a mater of elimination.
@usapilot78
@usapilot78 5 жыл бұрын
Praise Jesus that you are honest in your work!
@timj1196
@timj1196 4 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Would like to see a king valve replacement in the future!
@dus10dnd
@dus10dnd Жыл бұрын
Not only will the brass cap protect the valve better, but if the valve does leak, which is usually a slow leak, the brass cap will prevent the leak while it is on. Honestly, 90% of the time, the brass cap alone would be enough, but doing things the Right Way™ to do things.
@jleron22
@jleron22 5 жыл бұрын
Very informational video sir, You explained every step detail by detail, which makes any how to do video that much more enjoyable and fun to watch
@blueribb99
@blueribb99 5 жыл бұрын
I bought the NU-CALGON Gold Leak Detector and tested both shrader valves for leaks. There was no signs of bubbles at all. I bought and installed the new brass caps to replace the old plastic ones.
@TheWilferch
@TheWilferch Жыл бұрын
What size are the brass caps?.....
@reggiecamp6488
@reggiecamp6488 4 жыл бұрын
wow!! I echo Steven's response, this was very informative. I had three techs out to check my units and none of them mention anything or checked the shrader valve and or king valves may have a leak. Thanks for share this information.
@danram247
@danram247 4 жыл бұрын
I think this is what my a/c needs. All the techs recommend to replace the whole unit costing thousands of dollars...it's an old unit but when it worked it worked perfectly nice and cold...they even recommend to do new ducts too...🤷‍♂️
@alexquiton7279
@alexquiton7279 4 жыл бұрын
I was just told that my AC has a leak and told me that i need a new one for $3700 .now I'm thinking about buying these tool. Anyway my unit is 0ld ..
@Froggability
@Froggability 4 жыл бұрын
Alex Quiton. Never mind old, try to fix the leak first eh!
@moham1239
@moham1239 5 жыл бұрын
Men I wish you uploaded this tutorial earlier, most AC guys are scams! Thank you for the vid
@jtheacguy4010
@jtheacguy4010 5 жыл бұрын
*some are scams, including this guy with his 80% bullshit made up number thats not even remotely close.
@jjw1072
@jjw1072 5 жыл бұрын
*Man
@melissanative1799
@melissanative1799 3 жыл бұрын
@@jtheacguy4010 ISN'T IT USUALLY THE INSIDE EVAPORATOR COILS?
@w8what575
@w8what575 2 жыл бұрын
If I’m understanding correctly….is it common practice to switch out the valves when the unit is maintained and it’s starting to get aged? I had the hvac guy show up and tell me my ac was shot without even looking at it! His assistant was the one who got the creep to actuall hook hoses up and put some Freon in it…he was t even going to do that! When they unhooked the hose it started spraying Freon out of the valve and I was told it’s because I had plastic caps on the valves…so I got charged $200 for a brass cap and 1/2 lb of Freon which made my ac work again but it didn’t fix the leak in the line…so having this same issue every summer is a pain …no one in the area works on old units…unless ur someone special in town good luck getting an hvac guy to show up…
@thinkertoo2995
@thinkertoo2995 5 жыл бұрын
Clear, Concise and informative. Thank You for sharing your knowledge. A+
@frankmascari1818
@frankmascari1818 4 жыл бұрын
When replacing caps I like to put a flair cap that doesn’t have the o ring and it seals 100%. You use a wrench to tighten it. A lot of supply houses don’t carry them.
@icdj247
@icdj247 4 жыл бұрын
A tool detects air bubbles in the liquid refrigerant line.
@dmejia480
@dmejia480 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos and they are very informative. I noticed you called them king valves but they are simply service valves. King valves are used in refrigeration
@claystone7729
@claystone7729 5 жыл бұрын
Good Job thank you. I just installed my own Central air Unit from Scratch and works Great. I only had a guy come out and vacuum the lineset Saved a ton of money. Thank you thinking of getting the Certificates and doing this on the side. Thanks for making the guy that came out to inspect my job said I did a great job how did I learn how to do it and I told him KZbin...he laughed and said don't watch youtube. LOL, doesn't like competition.
@MoreThanMaintenance
@MoreThanMaintenance 5 жыл бұрын
Great Job David!!! Honestly and unfortunately you are correct. The competition wants all your money. You would be surprised how many comments I get from the "company tech" who ate infuriated that I am "giving" insider "secrets" of the trade. Its individuals like you who give me the drive and determination to continue posting videos. So thank you! 😁
@alexp247365
@alexp247365 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks - will check my condenser unit with this simple test tomorrow!
@jtheacguy4010
@jtheacguy4010 5 жыл бұрын
let me guess, that core wasnt leaking. call out a professional to do a leak search if you are low on freon.
@gg777star
@gg777star 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and God bless you for sharing your knowledge with all of us.
@aaronshoyt
@aaronshoyt 5 жыл бұрын
A good service tech will always chech the shraider valve after adding freon.. Even if there wasn't a leak, but your gauges can actually create one.
@AG-yz6ni
@AG-yz6ni 4 жыл бұрын
Clark _Elite Are you saying the techs just by checking the valves can create this leak?Because our unit was so low he filled it and just two days ago came back telling my son there’s no freon there’s a leak somewhere, the problem was he came late added more freon now we’re back again from no freon again.😡😡😡
@ronhib
@ronhib 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for sharing, I have a small leak in our air conditioner, saving us some money!
@albertodebarry
@albertodebarry 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice.. I did not know that tool to remove the schrader valve thank you so much!
@josemorales8046
@josemorales8046 3 жыл бұрын
My name is Jose Morales, thanks brother for put this videos,it helps me a lot,God bless you brother, jesus gave you a very talented gift,
@tomhernandez1308
@tomhernandez1308 2 жыл бұрын
wonderful video and suggestion, many thanks! May I ask why you wouldn't just use a dish soap and water solution? Seems way cheaper and could work just as good.
@nickynap6238
@nickynap6238 3 жыл бұрын
Yes very informative!! I have a straighter vale in front and rear Weather King 2 1/2 ton think it developed a slight leak in the rear to close to house can't get a good luck but unit ran all day got up to 78F now cooler outside went down to 77F dripping water outside condenser line? is cooler now. Can I burn out compressor if it's low on freon ??? Please let me know ASAP
@UbaidKhan-lu8bw
@UbaidKhan-lu8bw Жыл бұрын
I hope you are well. You are a good teacher and look like a good technician. I hope your video will be very helpful for me. But it is snowing due to which the entire section pipe is freezing so make a video on that
@Fab24hdumans
@Fab24hdumans 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the time you spent to make a very informative video.
@garyglanz403
@garyglanz403 5 жыл бұрын
Sure some leaks come from Schrader valves Carrier/bpd had leak in ecoils.. But what I always looked at were clogged filters causing the appearance of low charge. Running unit and clogging ecoils.
@keithhoward8651
@keithhoward8651 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful.
@junkmail1203
@junkmail1203 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam Would you mind putting the link to the tools from Amazon? I would like to support the channel since I’m going to buy one
@bimbi654
@bimbi654 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work. I have an old unit and it's suddenly stopped cooling. I asked a tech to checkout unit and he said it was too old and added freon and told me to cross my fingers that the system would work. He charged me 100 bucks to add 2 pounds of freon and my compressor worked fine and the house started to cool. A week later the ac stopped cooling. I texted the guy and he only replied " that's really bad" . I remember that he didn't check for leaks. I asked how did my unit loose the freon. He simply said that it evaporated. In my mind that meant a leak, but he didn't bother checking any of that. He only said my unit is old and I need a new unit. I am sure the freon is all gone, but, can I still see bobbles on a leaking area?
@w8what575
@w8what575 2 жыл бұрын
Take kids bubbles…I just poured a little bit over the valves and the lines and watched….3 areas bubbles right up …so I took a picture of it to show the tech the next day
@hassangharagozlou69
@hassangharagozlou69 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you , very informative , not complicate . Simple teaching.
@Schroonman
@Schroonman 2 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! This was an awesome video for DIY guys like me that are handy but need some of the basics to be able to be slightly knowledgeable to be able to make repairs. Thank you brother!!
@riccoc.8891
@riccoc.8891 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man for your in depth knowledge
@ApplianceRepair101_
@ApplianceRepair101_ 4 жыл бұрын
Nice field ac leak testing....really enjoyed it, upload more videos..Thanks!
@sknight0391
@sknight0391 5 жыл бұрын
Good job Sam. Brass caps 👍👍
@DJxDannee
@DJxDannee 5 жыл бұрын
Good job Sam. Very informational.
@flower_goddess1279
@flower_goddess1279 3 жыл бұрын
U r a great teacher ! Thank you Sam 🙏🏽
@johnboykin3128
@johnboykin3128 5 жыл бұрын
Keanu Reeves does hella good HVAC videos
@tommyteamer9037
@tommyteamer9037 2 жыл бұрын
Its was a help and you is a good instructor.
@danielglenaman7018
@danielglenaman7018 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial on fixing my AC. Great presentation and awesome video !!!
@susana5052
@susana5052 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very easy and if one doesn’t know this it can be very expensive especially being a single female.😬
@carefulconsumer8682
@carefulconsumer8682 3 жыл бұрын
Your video is the best I have seen on checking for problems when there is a leak somewhere. Two technicians told me I need to replace my evap coils at a cost of $2,100 to $2,500. I asked an electrical engineer down the block to check the unit and he used a vacuum pump method to check the system and found NO leaks in the coils. Checking the valves showed exactly what you showed in tho video and saved me $$$. Sincere thanks. If the vale is broken and the cap is on, will the cap prevent the leak? Or just slow it down? Are the caps 1/4 inch usually? Thanks again.
@covidfake1573
@covidfake1573 Жыл бұрын
My guys been ripping me off to now he's telling me I need a new evaporator coil kill do it for $3,400
@racegrubb2152
@racegrubb2152 Жыл бұрын
How low on refrigerant was your unit?
@Sami-rp7mf
@Sami-rp7mf 4 жыл бұрын
Have new unit put in 2yrs ago. Ac no blowing eight of air. Checked the Pan, sucked out gunk from the condense pile from my bathroom. Checked water flow and is fine. Filters are new. When the unit is on only a but condnetation falls into pan overnight. Called the AC local guy. He said my fridgent is low and he showed me. Without going inside my house for any leaks which I don't have he said need new coil. Coil is leaking. My pipes are ot frozen at all. BUT this could be the problem where I do see water. A lot more outside by this valve. So you think I need a new coil? The unit is only 2 yrs old.
@RELOADINGandSHOOTING
@RELOADINGandSHOOTING 5 жыл бұрын
The best one I’ve seen so far! Keep it up man! Do you have a complete steps for AC tune up?
@MrDeviousdom
@MrDeviousdom 5 жыл бұрын
There is no such thing as an ac tune-up. However, there is such a thing as an ac system inspection.
@petem3162
@petem3162 5 жыл бұрын
When they say tuneup. They just change the filter.
@stevee7774
@stevee7774 4 жыл бұрын
They may also check system pressures and clean the indoor and outdoor (condenser) coils.
@crazydan2327
@crazydan2327 5 жыл бұрын
Use a brass cap and make sure its tight
@u2ooberboober
@u2ooberboober 4 жыл бұрын
Not too tight or you will deform the port and the shrader core wont come out. Just make sure the brass cap has a good seal i side and just snug it up a bit but don’t use a wrench!
@paulleonard8656
@paulleonard8656 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, Where did you get the fluorescent detergent solution that you used to diagnose the leak location. I know I can try dilute dish soap solution but as you mention that fluorescent solution would be easier to see if there are small leaks or not.
@BobC777
@BobC777 Жыл бұрын
This is a great video with excellent photography. (How could anyone down vote this?) Thanks!
@ema8909
@ema8909 4 жыл бұрын
Is all of this done with power on? Or shut off at breaker panel and pull out the outside fuse?
@ericastier1646
@ericastier1646 3 жыл бұрын
Don't take my word for it i am no tech, you're supposed to turn off power everytime but this is really just hydraulics there is no electricity there, and you're not opening up the chassis so i would say, no need.
@melissanative1799
@melissanative1799 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS GREAT GREAT COMMON SENSE VIDEO!
@KS-uo4br
@KS-uo4br Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam- I had a HVAC contractor come and charge my system for 3lbs of Feron @$150/ lb. He charged another $150 for cleaning the outside condersor coils. He didnt open the system just sprayed from outside and cleaned it with a hose. -- is that a standard practice- is $150/lb a regular feron rate?
@ronk9830
@ronk9830 Жыл бұрын
R-22 runs from $70-$200 per pound, depending how much they want to rob you for...
@bilbobaggins5962
@bilbobaggins5962 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much!! This saved me 7k replacing my whole system! I replaced these valves instead, now it works perfectly!
@quintend1465
@quintend1465 5 жыл бұрын
Lol what
@ema8909
@ema8909 4 жыл бұрын
Do we turn off the AC (inside handler and outside compressor) at the electrical panel before doing all this? Second, if these valves aren't visible, are they inside the compressor? Itsa newer Lennox model
@WApnj
@WApnj 4 жыл бұрын
That valve tool is awesome... Great info 👍
@laforgia1
@laforgia1 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to provide this information.
@hayankk
@hayankk 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video, thank you
@eugenealvarez4741
@eugenealvarez4741 4 жыл бұрын
Well done instruction and camera work!
@royklemm4229
@royklemm4229 4 жыл бұрын
You're a good teacher; some A/C guys drive me crazy with talk and hand jesters.
@ikesmith7482
@ikesmith7482 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam! Great video I think I now know where my leak is.
@gordon677
@gordon677 4 жыл бұрын
Sam, great video! Where can you buy the new end caps with rubber seal at?
@jamiebennett6354
@jamiebennett6354 4 жыл бұрын
question. my customer might have a leak its been a long time my guess is theres NO ac left in the unit. can i pump in air from my compressor to test for a leak that way. im thinking the compressor wont compress the air high enough to really matte or it may be bad for the compressor straight air? i just want to see if she needs to call out someone to refill it. it got weak shortly after she had it filled the last time so he did it wrong or caused a leak through the valve stem
@kdjo2074
@kdjo2074 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ...still relevant two years later...! Looks like Arizona.....me too......gaskets dry out here many times faster....true?
@TheWilferch
@TheWilferch Жыл бұрын
Someone here said they don't dry out in service as they are always touching AC fluid.....the problem ( he said) was that no coolant rag was used on the original piping when they brazed/soldered it in place.
@momoreno944
@momoreno944 5 жыл бұрын
My ac wasn't put out cold air. Called Tim's plumbing who said he also worked on ACs...said I had a leak, so he refilled with refrigerant...next day, ac not working/cooling. He was not honest, didn't seal or fix the leak and paid him $665.00, that's alot considering now that I saw your video, now I know what to ask and look for. Thanks for the vid, very helpful.
@MoreThanMaintenance
@MoreThanMaintenance 5 жыл бұрын
If you lost that much refrigerant I would suggest that you have the next company do a leak check using nitrogen. This will ensure that you are not losing refrigerant due to a leak at the Evaporator Coil or the condenser. You also want to ask the next company what the warranty is on their work and get it in writing 👍
@jtheacguy4010
@jtheacguy4010 5 жыл бұрын
if you have a leak, and add freon to the system, guess what. it will leak back out. ill bet 100$ the leak isnt ONLY on your valce cores
@stevee7774
@stevee7774 4 жыл бұрын
Lol! “Tim’s Plumbing” - “When I’m not unplugging toilets I’m an HVAC tech” 😂🤣😂
@AA-xh8ik
@AA-xh8ik 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome job .. Thank you.. One more thing to ask the tech :)
@austinanderson7686
@austinanderson7686 4 жыл бұрын
i am having the AC leaking issue. I have both Aircon installer and mgmt repair team attended to my condo to fix the problem. My unit has been refilled (with R32 refrigerant) for more than 4 times, and a pressure test with nitrogen also performed. (Indicated slight drop on pressure after 3 day of about 35 psig); however, my mgmt repair tema claims that the pressure test result should be within a day rather than 3 days; thus, refusal of replacement of new AC piping system. On the other hand, Aircon (Daikin) installer claims that the unit is working fine with no leaking issue, and they also replaced the cooling coil if its the source of issue. Last week, I had my unit refilled again, but it isn't working where the refrigerant level is low (indicator from aircon). What can i do? would it possibly the AC piping issue? (Piping is concealed in the wall). Looking forward to your advises. Thank you
@CCY-p8g
@CCY-p8g Жыл бұрын
Sam, great video. Do you know if you have the system on when you do the test? (a low refrigerant seems to stop the system completely). Thanks.
@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268
@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268 4 жыл бұрын
What size is the Schrader valves? 1/4 or 5/16 ? Any Tool recommendations for replacements?
@AG-yz6ni
@AG-yz6ni 4 жыл бұрын
Mobile Communications Network was that problem in your unit if so is it working fine now?
@GokuRunner
@GokuRunner 4 жыл бұрын
You need to add an Amazon link to that removal kit. Become an Amazon affiliate and make some revenue. Great vid. Hopefully this works for my unit
@naimrf
@naimrf 4 жыл бұрын
Just use dishing washing liquid soap and sponge.
@leonardcantrell5662
@leonardcantrell5662 5 жыл бұрын
You picked a condenser to replace the shrader value that is real easy, but most units you can't use that tool. So you will have to do a pump down to replace it.
@MoreThanMaintenance
@MoreThanMaintenance 5 жыл бұрын
I do have a video on my channel showing how to do the latter. Thank you for the added insight! 🙂
@vladimpaylor
@vladimpaylor 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very very much for the very nice explanation you have done .I will definitely going to buy that tool .I was always thinking about a tool to be able to change the vale without vacuuming the system , i am new into this just trying to do it my self .Thanks again
@jaimedpcaus1
@jaimedpcaus1 Жыл бұрын
Very good. Do you do the same if it's the king valve?
@robnation2475
@robnation2475 2 жыл бұрын
2:03 Good ol' spit can work pretty well for bike and car tires where the valve is upright.
@carapungo
@carapungo 3 ай бұрын
wish you showed the old Shrader valve looked like. Another question, if the cap is fine, shouldn't the cap stop the leaking?
@kermitefrog64
@kermitefrog64 2 жыл бұрын
Where can you purchase the soapy solution and the Schrader Valve Removal Tool?
@59trader43
@59trader43 5 жыл бұрын
On a typical service call do they always vacuum the system first or do some just measure and fill.Thanks for video very good
@williamvw32wf
@williamvw32wf 5 жыл бұрын
On a typical service call they should be evacuating (applying a vacuum to) the system, when the system is being evacuated two things are happening- one it's a test to see if it's leaking. A system that will hold 28 to 30 inches of vacuum (Mercury) for 30 to 45 minutes is an ideal leak-free system. Second, the process of evacuating the system removes the presence of non refrigerant gases, oxygen most importantly, moisture.
@cu27rotary70
@cu27rotary70 5 жыл бұрын
No. On a typical service no. Evacuation is done on installs or repairs. Clearing condensate drain should be done as maintenance.
@librathefresh1
@librathefresh1 3 жыл бұрын
This was real interesting. Going to try this out. Thanks bro!
@webdude321
@webdude321 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. Super informative. One question how to tell what size or style shrader valve to get
@pwalms65
@pwalms65 5 жыл бұрын
They are universal. You can go to any local supply house and buy a pack of them for a few dollars
@DaFlu23
@DaFlu23 2 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy the brass shrader caps and what size are they?
@frankedwards8643
@frankedwards8643 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, Do you do the leak test with the unit on or off? Does it make any difference? Thanks for your great videos! Frank
@ronk9830
@ronk9830 Жыл бұрын
That's a good question, Frank. I wondered that, too. It didn't appear the condenser was on. One of the lines is suction, so I don't imagine the test would be valid on that one at all.
@dreamer6508
@dreamer6508 5 жыл бұрын
Good explanation. The best that I have seen
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