my A C has not run in 2 years can you fix it ???

[@dklucas1]

WOW that unit was really old i love it when you bring the good the bad and the ugly videos

[@graymodeler]

I agree with Steve. House looked well maintained. She has family. The new unit will out last her but will add to the value of the house when appraised. Let's face it, A/C costs 3 or 4 hundred dollars a year when you look at new cost divided by the life span of the unit.

[@theimaginator16]

Nice. I enjoy the A/C replacement and maintenance videos.

[@picklerix6162]

My neighbors were a little shocked when I told them that a new Goodman 16 SEER 5 ton condensing unit, coil, supply plenum, and variable speed furnace would probably run at least $10,000 installed. I was able to install the 5 ton equipment myself for less than $4000 with tax. That price includes the condensing unit, cased coil, furnace, new supply plenum, starting collars, new disconnect and whip, can of R-410a and all of the extras needed for installation. I did not replace the refrigerant lines which were in very good condition but I did flush the lines to get rid of the oil and scale from the original brazing installation. BTW, I used Stay-Brite 8 to sweat in the new equipment. I was really impressed with Stay-Brite 8. It flowed great but you have to use tight fittings.

[@pointedspider]

Those Honeywell Rounds are my favorite thermostats ever!

[@ClickinChicken]

just a compliment. love your diesel engine. cool

[@mph5896]

The phone is ringing off the hook. Steve, its 90 degrees in Mamas house. I need you now!!!

[@aircooledtx]

Good job on R & R that is old system..Steve is workin again..$$$

[@myronsmith2114]

That far north you have to cover your condenser in the winter. That corrosion came from ice and snow sitting on top of the unit .May have gotten another ten years out of that system. Up north we only run Ac for about 3 months out of the year

[@Rezcat-y6r]

Great job. Looking forward to the replacement video!

[@joshuapoche5137]

Sometimes repairing old units like this is not in the best interest of the customer. Yea you could fix it now and get it going but for how long. Great job steve

[@WeatherNut27]

Yup, $7-8k here in CT as well. Bit high but hey, If you can do it yourselves obviously parts only less than $4000? Divide 8k over 20yrs. Worth every penny.

[@MrPatriotOne]

Just had a 3 ton Ameristar heat pump installed 2600, air handler in the attic as well. Sold the older r22 system for 250, so that brought my cost down to 2350

[@kevinfinnerty3754]

Lol pos

[@victorguerra9232]

Love ur videos steve,,,i have a question,if I replace the condenser to R410A,but the evaporator is a r22 but is compatible to R410A too do i have to flush out the evaporator coil???or just the line set???

[@1dajiang]

What do you mean "WE'll check the charge"? You mean you and the dog?

[@Jim-th2xe]

😂😂

[@CRSolarice]

Why are there 2 compressors? Are there 1 for each floor? If thats the case would you suggest that she upsize the replacement so it can cover the other unit when it fails as well? I mean wouldn't it be more cost effective to replace the failed compressor with an upsized one that can also replace the other when when it fails in the not too distant future? i'd want to be the H-E-R-O by saving these old folks a shitton of $$ if possible... Just curious...

[@redmoon9650]

Damn I didn't know it could get that hot up in MA, still better than 105 degrees here in the south lmao

[@amacolini1]

yep it does get that hot up here right now I live in Mass in Malden

[@erikj.2066]

Red Moon 96 We average 80s-90s up here in the summer. We'll usually have 1 or 2 days that will get over 100. I recall last year we had a day that hit 103.

[@redmoon9650]

Erik J. Wow

[@jdub7771]

Red Moon 96 I was reading that when the English first came to Massachusetts they wrote home saying, "the winters are bitter cold and the summer is hot as hell... Doesn't make sense". Of course that wasn't verbatim but showing you how it is here.

[@redmoon9650]

jdub7771 at least you get real winters though, here in fucking NC it could be Christmas and its still 90 out, that's why I'm moving lmao

[@Fireship1]

You were right to quote her for a new system. That really wasn't worth trying to fix, and I try to fix whatever I can like you do. Buy you are right Steve. You'd be throwing good money into bad by repairing that crusty old beast!

[@bmorekairful]

Fireship1 it's a fan motor and blade. Simple replace, of course you could have leak or something else, but we heard the comp. Run. Get a disconnect fan motor and blade. Period.

[@Bajaheat]

8k?! Holy cow momma, prices must be a lot different in your area. A 2 ton here with air handler runs about 3500-4500

[@Jeepjones85]

Bajaheat Yeah here is Arkansas it's around your price but up north everything goes up. You can bet Steve knows what he's doing, anyone they will post there work on KZbin in next level!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

my moto is work less and make more .

[@joeyf504327]

he charges premium unit $$$$ for bottom barrel equipment.. he says it all the time, screw the customer and keep my pockets full

[@Spector_NS5_RD]

Bajaheat same here in PA. if i told a customer 8k for a AHU /condenser / lineset / the whole works, they would laugh in my face and call me crazy.

[@captain150]

Where I am in Canada my AC was about $3000 CAD, which is like $2300 USD. And for a Lennox system. With condensing furnace it'd probably be more like $5000, but still a far cry from 8000...yowza.

[@theamerican7131]

All those rugs on a smooth floor like that, not good for an elderly person. Accident waiting to happen. That unit did not look good. Enjoyed the video. Thumbs up.

[@davidharmon8073]

Paul Deknikker thats why they call them throw rugs.they throw you in the floor.lol

[@lbowen9708]

couldnt find the pot? what is a pot?

[@danielfinch7987]

Hey Steve I have a random question. What does your truck run on?

[@robh1908]

Its diesel

[@brianturner9657]

Welcome to the land of throw rugs

[@tinacay]

Curious, how do you determine your estimates? Love your videos!

[@christjesusislord3372]

No senior discount?

[@johntrauger68]

I'm just asking, not throwing stones. Why is it necessary to change the air handler?

[@anticapitalize]

Different refrigerant - old uses R-22, new stuff is R-410A. The 410A runs at higher pressure, old systems designed for 22 can't handle it.

[@johngnang6724]

beautiful home

[@Tracks777]

Keep it up!

[@pointedspider]

Dude, you keep condenser fan motors on ur dashboard!??!?

[@rcdad3491]

Love your channel... It's as entertaining as it is educational. You really know your sh*t. What cameras do you record with?

[@rcdad3491]

Found a video you posted last year and you mentioned your sony. Do your customers ever complain about the recording?

[@Robert-pi6vs]

Clean house.

[@peterskier7574]

Disconnect gone!? You have to watch these clowns like a hawk. 👀👀👀

[@gmguy156]

I dont think thats a bad bid. Looked to be in an attic, hes a one man show so will have to put some people off until its completed. An attic job in the summer she should be lucky hes even doing it

[@Ingmaringmar]

you still have a lot of 22 in stock steve?

[@courteric45]

427a or 407c my man save you and the customer a buck

[@denniszm]

What does r22 cost per pound now?

[@sivalley]

You'd be lucky to find someone sell it to you for under $100/lb

[@jonbarski938]

nice job..i like...

[@Paul-gw6ow]

thanks for the intertainment

[@zekenzy6486]

I have a question. I'm confuse . what is the unit and condenser ? how are they the same and different ? can anyone explain. thanks you.

[@zekenzy6486]

is the Air Handler is Furnaces ? or are they different ? . Thanks you.

[@erikj.2066]

ZE KENZY You usually have an air handler when you don't have a furnace. If you have a furnace, you can install the evaporator coil above it, and use the duct work, and furnace blower for the A/C.

[@jimbola77]

she is a doll look's just like my baby mama sitting next to me!!!!

[@smoothsteviegful]

You said it best option change that thing out u wont know how the charge is till u get a good fan in and thats a risk not worth the money.

[@gfmurphy5]

Where is part 2?

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice

[@GorgonnogroG]

wow whats up with the carpets ... holy!!!

[@danielji2742]

I had a repairmen take my disconnect was pissed.

[@jimbola77]

wow now that is a old beast!!!!

[@grandlarceny211]

8k for 2 system not bad price and you have master mechanic doing it....

[@jimbola77]

yes she is she loves her daddy!!!!!

[@lcampm2]

is there a part two? Steve

[@stevebaker3471]

God bless the A/C guys up in attics on 90+F degree days, GET PAID! You deserve it!

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Get some Steve!!!!

[@jhhvacplumbing1944]

when in doubt change it out

[@tomking1890]

And my girlfriend says "When in doubt rub one out"..

[@andrewamador2214]

Tried to contact Goodman tech. support for residential equipment question. Goodman refused to answer because I'm not a "Goodman authorized dealer/installer". And now I never will be!!! If you contact a dealer and they recommend Goodman, you may want to find someone else.

[@barryhunt5357]

Age and the Salt air claims another victim , Good Job Steve ...

[@RealityRenovations]

Are all of your customers elderly?

[@mrolfe8341]

In the UK we make do with a fan

[@jdub7771]

m rolfe does not get upper 90's/100f in the UK lol

[@mrs2691]

When you live in a place where 30 degrees Celsius is hot, you can get away with a fan. When you live in a place where 40 degrees Celsius is normal in the Summer, along with 77% humidity or more, you kind of want an A/C unit.

[@wittelarry1]

why do you wear gloves ?

[@georgesiatos9848]

nasty....dirty...

[@JimBob_Joe77]

It's a smart thing that he wears gloves. Keeps his hands clean from some nasty shit. and keeps the dexterity in his fingers so he can still do his job. Plus it looks cool....

[@tomking1890]

So his hands look like hands at the end of the day.

[@pyacobel]

Panels wear down your hands, a lot of them have sharp edges.

[@MookieMan1]

Tough shape.

[@HVACExplorations]

Old lady I thinks HVAC units last for ever

[@bruceshepherd6217]

we cant see you move the cam up

[@edwardapostolos5954]

8000 for a 2 ton unit lost my respect should not rip of old people

[@byronclarkson2604]

Yeah that's insane

[@KingofDoubleBogey]

It’s both units not just the 1

[@pyacobel]

8000 for both unit replacement, the other unit was larger too, likely 3 and 2 ton. Fairly standard pricing, especially for namebrand units.

[@locutz]

some people will put in a new fan bracket and a fan. all together just to save a few bucks .

[@seudosmart5278]

she didn't ask about dry charge units???

[@sivalley]

They don't exist any more, the ones you find on fleabay are NOS. They went out of stock back in 2016.

[@markanderson4794]

poor lady

[@peterm6902]

Everyone want thier A/C to be fixed and working but when it come to money peps want it fixed for free. Pay up for new system or melt.

[@JohnstonPettigrew]

2.5 ton Rheem here is Fla., 3,200 even including all labor and permit w/air handler in garage inc. water pump system....using old ductwork, wiring and pad. Contr. gets old stuff for recycle $. I have a 5 ton, 2.5 and 2 on this house, so 8,000 for one would be a bad scene..............

[@pyacobel]

8000 for BOTH units, not one.

[@sergioperez2325]

Lol 40 or 50 yr old system, house is only 26 yrs old. I guess it was cooling the air till the house was got built

[@BearHeads41]

You are robbing that old lady, what if someone did your mother like that, you should've figured out a cheaper way

[@70goldtop]

Yeah while running 8 calls a day. Replace the old peice of shit or the poor lady will be calling back every 4 months with a new problem.

[@hectorgalvan8674]

WavvyTech82 you look like you Rob old lady's on the regular

[@harborcbs]

8K??? for a 2 ton unit???

[@tomking1890]

Add 20% for Massachusetts. High taxes, big time..

[@pyacobel]

Both units, 3 and 2 ton.

[@jimboseman534]

dude, i have been doing HVAC for about 30 years, could have got the United going for much less including a new disconnect, fan bode and motor/with a new cap. I beg you to reply.....oh please.

[@lexmarks567]

that's if parts are even available. The motor might be still available but i doubt the fan blade is.

[@tomking1890]

The old one was junk. Looks like she was near the water, and that accelerates the wear...

[@pyacobel]

You can't fix rust, and the unit is likely rusted all over. Its the kiss of death for any condenser.

[@courteric45]

harder and harder everyday to be an hvac jesus

[@renj6531]

She's a dinosaur mama

[@smoothsteviegful]

Yeah 8 is a a fair price big companies are charging 11.5 yooooo gooo mommaaa

[@1keykneedeep]

Sell the motor job and comeback for the install.

[@bradhvac5866]

She was an oldy but a Goody

[@Spector_NS5_RD]

i would not start dumping money into a condenser that old. if the AHU was in decent shape, i'd just throw in a new condenser in. help the old lady out.

[@sivalley]

Problem is dry charge R22 compatible condensing units have gone the way of the dodo as of 2016. Now if the coil unit was made to withstand R410a pressures, yeah my company gives the option to upgrade the condensing unit and change out the metering device at the coil.

[@Spector_NS5_RD]

sivalley that's what I was driving at. I have never bought a dry ship unit. Just throw on a new cheap goodman GMC series 410a 2 ton condenser. Change the piston in the AHU if you wanna go the extra mile. In and out job.

[@HjalmarWGF]

$8000 for an ac? That's alot. We payed around 10k for geothermal, for heating the water, house and for some cold air during summer here in sweden.

[@curiosity2314]

Yeah well I have a 2.5 tonne system and I was quoted 8500.00 for a new 95% but I can buy a like system and install it myself for around 3000,00 with tools needed. Contractors charging to much money.

[@HjalmarWGF]

Yea it's insane.

[@MrTrailerman2]

Curiosity if you had to pay insurance, business license, taxes ,tools and equipment, multiple refrigerant blends and continuing education in this trade you would understand why the prices are what they are. homeowners never see that side of business because it doesn't effect them.

[@HjalmarWGF]

still, for $8000 i'd look into other options, maybe geothermal.

[@curiosity2314]

David I understand business and the costs associated. For one we don't know what system he had in mind when throwing the ball park quote out there. We don't know if he was offering a Cadillac or a 1960 VW., we don't know if he was including support for a number of years either. Allot missing to make an absolute judgement. In my case with HD they did offer 10 years unlimited support for the 95%. That is worth something to the average Joe. We won't see it but it would be interesting to see a quote on a system from this channel.

[@johncundiss9098]

Another disagreement. Sure the condenser fan is not running, he ran the compressor for 5 seconds. Does he even know if the compressor has freon? Should have left it running a minute, condenser will get warm, evap will get cool for a bit. If it did and bottom of condenser not rotted then its an estimate for a new fan and motor, then one for a new system if interested. Next, its ac season and he don't have condenser fan motors on his truck? The fan I understand. Things to do, give customer the estimates and go, after proper reassembly of what ya did. Previous person taking the disconnect is unacceptable. They ether bring it back or I would report it stolen.

[@SuperJohn0927]

You scared old lady , not nice but it is old and rusty

[@RadioReprised]

Guys......He said 8K for BOTH units.

[@cap8e]

no he said a new system here and a new upstairs. its one split unit system.

[@RadioReprised]

Ouch!....she asked what would happen to the condensing units and He said they will die....so I thought he was quoting for both at 8K!

[@pyacobel]

@@RadioReprised One ac unit(both air handler and condenser) was for downstairs, one ac unit(both air handler and condenser) was for upstairs. 8k for both ac units, likely 3 and 2 ton is a reasonable price, especially for namebrand.

[@blakwolf37]

lol

[@brightb7]

$8,000.00 is a big rip off

[@pyacobel]

For both units, 3 and 2 ton, fair pricing especially for namebrand.

[@JohnSmith-rd4ye]

$8000 and can’t even throw a $60 pad in!!!

[@jasonmushersee]

window unit $400

[@yadingus5652]

jasonmushersee or $50 for a used one. A lot cheaper on electricity too.