No Cooling Service Calls. Easy Monday Before 4th Of July!

[@acrservicesmathewr7565]

When it comes to dehumidification. Oversized units will not de humidity correctly and cause freezing quickly. You want runtime so the water droplets can be big enough to roll down the coil into pan. Back then it was not such a big deal bc the units would run regardless of the condition but nowadays with efficiency being on top you won’t see 10 years in that condition. Good work Jeff busy busy busy holiday

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Well said. Thanks brother 🤙

[@new2000car]

Nightmare oversized like this

[@tedhicks5431]

What i keep telling these educated idiots where I work not a hammer big enough to make them listen

[@user-iz4lo5qr9x]

Do you have any experience with Insulated Concrete Form Homes ? I have heard you need to downsize the AC by 1/3rd as their so Insulated that a normal size AC will short cycle and not dry out the home correctly ... Have you heard of this ?

[@jimjr9143]

I learned this accidentally. I thought in my son’s bedroom bigger the better, cool off quickly. Well the humidity averaged up to 64% in his room . Not good . Finally after research i found out they need proper btu level for the room size to work properly. Till i can replace with lower btu i ended up having to force the fan to stay on slowest speed and open his door. After that his room averages around 55% humidity. For 700square foot i would much rather use ductless mini splits. My ducted central ac died on me and I’m converting to ductless . I hate ducted central ac. So much heat gain from the open ducts into the ceiling. No amount of insulation will make up for that heat here in Florida . No constant highs and lows with ductless as you get with central ac. Plus all my rooms will have there own thermostat as my son prefers his room around 4 deg warmer the i and , wife do in ours. 4 ton in 700 square feet will result in very high humidity

[@MariosACandRefrigeration]

on the txv unit ,i have changed the power head on those carriers and have had good results,it is a good idea to keep 1 in the truck.thanks for sharing the info.

[@JavierGalvan-s2f]

I admire you Jeff (new subscriber), with the holiday approaching you did all you could. When I'm called to work on an iceberg like that one, i walk away and come back the following day! Great video though 👌 👏 👍

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Thanks man. I figured it was melting fast so I’d stick around. 🤙 thanks for subscribing!

[@hvacdr]

Word to the wise get the elitech cpu1g leak detector it's 55 bucks otd after coupon on their site. And treat it like u paid 5 grand for it. That inficon is no good. Its a scam trust me. Use the inficon for a back up. don't go less than 2 ton make sure u change the breaker when u do. the system was a lil overcharged. 77 pound suction maybe they overcharged it cuz the setup can't handle the air flow i mean its . And it.looks like the coil is a 4 ton so they matched it. also maybe the blower cap was bad or blower motor going out I'd have checked that for sure always. No need to overthink it somtimes best to just start checking stuff one by one. We're detectives we gotta see every angle it only takes a few seconds. I been doing this 20 years in the dry desert heat which turns everything brittle so it's super common that there will be like 6 ot 7 different parts all going out at the same time and very often totally unrelatable

[@mrautoguy8419]

Wow thats crazy!! I just bought a double wide house 1500 sq ft and I have a 3 ton unit. That house should get a 2 ton unit!

[@Goodfella0982]

I can only imagine the supply vents. They must blow like a hurricane lol or at least when it was first installed

[@danqp]

I have 3 tons in 2400 sqft home in Dallas Texas. Most home in the area has 5 tons unit. Our home is well insulation and Wrap around porch. So a properly built home save energy!

[@AmandaHugenkiss2915]

My mom has a really small house and the HVAC company installed a system way to big. 1.5 ton would be perfect she's got to have at least a 2.5 ton. They under charged it so it runs longer. Suction line is never cold, only barely cool.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Sounds like messed up situation. A way you could try and overcome the over sized unit is put in a thermostat that one has dehumidification control and two set the cycles per hour very low so the unit runs longer. The dehu function will allow the system to over cool the space to reach its set humidity.

[@douglaswatters7303]

I've got a 4 ton on my 1000 square foot garage. I only run it if I'm working in it. I can drop the temp from 100 to mid 70's in 20 mins. All parts were second hand.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Hell yea. Sounds like a nice set up for a garage!

[@danr9584]

The only rationale I can think of is I'm guessing that it is oversized for so Heat pump can run without the Aux heat kicking in?? This would only make sense if it were an old house with no insulation. Other possibility is that this system was made of spare parts as well.

[@douglaswatters7303]

@@JeffsHVACAdventures Works for me, it was a old lennox r22 system removed for upgrade. I live in south Texas. My garage doors face south and when i had unInsulated doors that garage was like a oven. I put Insulated doors and the ac in. I can turn it on with a wifi switch from my phone, go in the garage 10 mins later and it will already be 15 degrees lower than the outside temp. Sometimes I'll let her run and drop that temp to 60 to amaze my friends. Add a sound system and a flat screen and you're all set.

[@Dragonfiregum]

@@danr9584 Very likely.

[@vickilund7206]

That's a huge garage but even at that it seemed like it would always feel wet in there as the unit doesn't run long enough to remove the humidity

[@JohnDavis-hj2wi]

I put mine into fan mode sometimes o use what ice I have as cooling .

[@myHVAClife]

Gotta love those homemade drain traps!🤪 Much easier to replace the condenser than to replace the coil.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

You got that right! 🤙

[@synaven6895]

Thank you for making these videos, helps a lot for new tech like me.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

The pleasure is all mine! Thanks for watching!

[@briancarlisi2224]

That was a huge coil for such a small crack house.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

🤣. Yupp

[@slidewaze]

Now that's funny. 👍

[@ErrorInvalidName]

It's hard to see equipment not maintained in any way by a home owner, just at least clean it once a year lol geeez this stuff costs to much but some will never learn.

[@bills6946]

How big was the blower? Was the coil matched to the 4 ton heat pump? Small blower, not enough cfm and it will ice up. The only thing that probably saved them all this time is it must have short cycled and the coil didn’t have time to ice up.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Yea, it was matched to a 4 ton AHU.

[@BillyN31]

We’re a carrier selling mechanical company in Connecticut. Not the biggest fan of em

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

I like their products. They’re just so damn expensive!

[@bills6946]

Overpriced like Trane. Expensive parts and usually backordered. A great brand is only as good as the guys installing it. A lower brand, installed properly, will last for years. Pocket the savings.

[@gainestruk1]

Good grief, I have a 1100 square foot home, I put in a 2 1/2 tone in 2021, I was afraid I put too much on my house 😳

[@billyoung4089]

I'm an Associate Degree HVAC TECH. I watch you guys. Why does no one ck filters first. Air flow first. Then pressures. EVAP and Cond. On the freon subject. Electric is different. Still simple rationanall. HVAC is not rocket science. Rule of thumb. 1 ton per 500 SQ ft. Rule of thumb

[@jacoblowe5424]

“General rule of thumb “ will get you in trouble here in the south

[@CraigArndt]

New sub, interesting video. That was a huge unit for such a small house, good stuff.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Heck yea it was.

[@gabrielstern4992]

Ohh I forgot the gree flex systems have dip switches in the condenser and air handler so you can run it at 2 tons instead of 3 tons if needed. Based off of needs. But you are absulotely correct 4 tons is at least a ton way to high. But to me undersizing is worse. Especially for cooling. And humidity.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Yea those Gree units sound pretty nice. I can safely say I've seen 0 Grees here on the eastern shore of MD.

[@gabrielstern4992]

@@JeffsHVACAdventures are you near the cheasapeak bay area anyway if you can get them I would recomend one of those for your 4 ton guy. In the 3 ton but if 3 tons is too much you can change the dip switch settings to 2 ton on the air handler. And condenser But with them you need to use nylog blue and be careful not to over torque just like a mini split. But unlike most mini splits it does have a high side pressure port so you can vacuam the high side. And take high side readings just like what you are used too. And the reason why I am not crazy about daikens. Lennox, or trane or carrier with inverter technology is because I don't like that they require things like proproitery thermostats and are way overkill for the prices. I like the gree flexes and the Mr cool universals are fine, if you follow proper procedures and ignore the manuals and let a pro install them. And tell the hvac tech to pull out the air handler blower motor and properly balance the blower wheel. Before installing any of them. With Mr cool And the other issue I have with mr. cool is telling consumers install the quick connect linesets. And if you use them you don't need to vacuam the system out before releasing the refrigerant that's false. And has caused a lot of problems. Especially with guys then having issues because they did not buy gauges and a vacuam pump. I am telling you this because a hvac tech also from Maryland posted a video on one of the mr cool mini splits. And it was having problems that's associated with not vacauming out the system and leak testing before releasing the refrigerant. I did tell him this information so he knows what to look for with the Mr cool minisplits. But in this case I think a gree flex is the better alternative. But maybe you could test a Mr cool universal doing everything the correct way with the so called quick no vac linesets and see how they hold up. But really they should in the instruction manuals for the mini splits and universal series still put in there to vacuam down the system with a gauge set and a good vacuam pump. And I think it would go a long way. And more hvac guys like yourself I think would be willing to install them. As the Mr cool universal series is very similar to the gree flex but gree unlike mr cool properly balances the blower wheel in the air handler at the factory and does not sell or market quick connect linesets and says vacuam out the system and that's how it should be.

[@GoBayside]

I'm going to say the unit was a pull from a new home that someone wanted to upgrade -- or it 'fell off the back of a truck' from a construction site.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Yup I'm with you on that. This system definitely wasn't a part of the original design for this house. LoL

[@rubberman2006]

Funny how that 2003 Ruud unit is exact same design as my 1994 Ruud unit. Mine still running good

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Yea, Rheem/Ruud didn't change that design for a loooong time. I actually like it, with the compressor compartment right in the front, easy accessible.

[@sslack3207]

How about changing the fan speed on the indoor fan for the oversized unit? Slowing it up so the air moves slower over the coils and it pulls more heat out of the air until the T-stat gets to where it needs to be. Would this result it longer run time to dehumidify the house properly. I do understand it still needs to replaced. Just asking if you ever had to do this.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Yea I've tried stuff like that before. Sometimes it works.

[@Drewdayz2419]

People need to learn to always have a window unit in storage for reasons

[@Earthcitizen4609]

Great video

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Thanks!🤙

[@jeffpook9471]

just found your site, how do you like the testo gauges

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Love them. Of course I don’t have much to compare them too because I haven’t had any other brand. I have the digital gauges and the smart probes by Testo

[@jayshad06]

hi Jeff great video ! i had gold medal install a new unit in my home cost me 14k i believe i got ripped off but anyway i live in NJ and have 1529 sq ft 15 registers and 3 returns a split level home , they installed lennox a 17seer condenser 3.5 ton and the furnace is up to 4 ton (2 stage vs ) the condenser turns on and off anywhere from 4 min to 7 min and when its turning off and on it sounds like a jet engine . is this condenser too big for my home ? existing was a 3 ton but it was 2003 and the furnace was from 87 . Gold Medal supervisor says 3.5 ton shouldnt be a problem for my size home what do you think Jeff ? if it aint too big then why i'm getting short cycles 4 to 7 min staying on and off thats too short of time? please help would love to hear your thoughts this entire unit was just installed its been a month now .

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

In your part of the country (Northern) 3.5 ton for 1500 SqF seems properly sized. However it's impossible to know with out a proper Load Calculation or Manual J. A rule of thumb here in MD is 1 CFM per SqF. That would put you at around a 4 ton unit. We are a little warmer climate than you though. The run time on some systems can be increased right at the thermostat by increasing the cycles per hour. However if your system is communicating or if you have a matched Lennox stat, there may be more involved with it. Either way, you might want the contractor back out to discuss your issues.

[@florentinequack]

I was just thinking of replacing my American Standard 3 ton with a Carrier. Approx 1400 sqft home. What should I expect to be charged for the outside unit?

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Every part of the country is different. What we charge in Maryland might not be what they charge in NYC or South Carolina. But I’d say for just changing out the outdoor unit your looking at anywhere between $3000-5000.

[@crazysquirrel9425]

4 tons is fine for a house with bad leaky windows, a bunch of kids running in and out, wife using a hot stove for all meals, and no insulation.... I suspect they had little to no cooling on the top floor might be why they have such a big unit. Never ceases to amaze me why people install such terrible systems that won't cool top floors.

[@search_eternal]

You ever try the AC Renew product to try and free up a stuck TXV? I used it twice last week, guess we'll see how it goes. I've heard others say it works.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Yea I have. It does work pretty good for TXVs that are slightly out of range or starting to fail. Good product! 🤙

[@Deaftractor]

I understand too much ton for tiny house. Look my house 21/2 ton hardly to beat the heatwave. Climate is big change getting hot.

[@1marcelfilms]

so is there a way to mod the ac to be less powerful? like underfilling it and blocking half of the condenser?

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Not really because the compressor is still trying to put out 4 tons of AC.

[@1marcelfilms]

@@JeffsHVACAdventures ok that makes sense

[@michaelcinaz]

A 2 ton AC should be big enough for 800 - 900 sq ft. I have a 4 ton HVAC system and my house is 1644 ft.² I’m in a very hot climate, Phoenix AZ.

[@shentx]

AC Units are not sized on square feet.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Not on SqF alone but it is one of the main factors and a good rule of thumb

[@michaelcinaz]

@@shentx you are right, square feet is just one of the data points used when doing a manual J heat load calculation. There are many other data points needed to give an accurate heat load calculation. I’m just a homeowner, I’m not trying to pretend I’m a HVAC technician.

[@mythril4]

I ripped my system out and installed a 2 ton 21seer mini-split full variable speed air handler system in my 1045 Sqft house and never looked back.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Right on brother. 🤙

[@hinspect]

Where the Fck is the Air Handler in a house that size? A small house like that it seems to me would benefit having a 1 to 1.5 Ton package unit! Enjoyed your Video 👍

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

It’s in the attic. Thanks for watching!

[@rj.parker]

But its the only one cooling tonight.

[@grego10r]

biger is better u get cold house in mins

[@averyalexander2303]

@@grego10r Yeah and you also get a very humid and uncomfortable house with large temperature swings and a huge power bill with lots of wear on the equipment from the constant cycling. If you want to be able to cool your house quickly without as many downsides, look into inverter driven systems. A lot of the time, they can be oversized a bit without causing problems since they can run at partial capacity when needed.

[@DaVilla1126]

Cool and damp equals mold promotion. A proper sized unit should run around 70-80% to dehumidify the air.

[@latinoheat61987]

Yeah 49÷12 =4 ton

[@tekjunkie28]

whooooooa 4 tons on a 750 sqft house? daaannnnggg I betting a 1.5 would still be oversized but idk thelocation.

[@EthanHurley-ky4hi]

That 4 ton unit is crazy oversized for that house

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Hell yea it is!

[@EthanHurley-ky4hi]

@JeffsHVACAdventures For a house that small they only need a 1.5 ton system

[@gabrielstern4992]

Defenetely way oversized. A 2 ton maybe 3 ton max but 3 ton is pushing it. But depends on how well the house is insulated.

[@rwood1995]

If it was out of R22 that is 8 lbs. That would be costly

[@panamacitybeachbum]

Somebody does not know how to braze. From what I see both sweat connections at the outdoor unit were not heated enough to draw the alloy into the joints.

[@97Napkins]

Probably just a dirty filter but was changed before he got there .. had customers do this then I'm guessing why it freezing

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Yup. Had it happen several times.

[@ChrisEpler]

Or someone uses a MERV 100 filter and thinks air will go thru it :-P

[@PaulZ-u4h]

It's a monster 😂

[@BSH_Railfan]

That unit is grossly oversized for a 700 sq feet house. A 1.5 ton is best. Could have been a used system install

[@Sterling96]

Must have been an hvac tech who lived there before my dad has a 3 ton heat pump in his 850 sq ft house😂

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

🤣🤙

[@tedhicks5431]

School system hired engineer must have sized that house

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

🤣🤙

[@ChrisEpler]

Maybe it was a 3-4 story house and they cut it down to 1 story... :-P

[@rwood1995]

Maybe they like to leave the windows open while AC running. Anti insulation I think is what the hipsters call it. lol

[@tanklergaming103]

bro clean that condenser unit

[@JohnSmith-lf8kg]

Is this what Nick Lachey from 98 degrees is doing these days. 🤔

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

🤣. Thanks? I guess.

[@Falcon-eh8tq]

evaporator coil clean? did you try shocking the bulb with warm water? just curious TX valve is the most misdiagnosed part in ac.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Yea pretty clean. I’ve got a quick shot of it after it’s thawed out.

[@eastcoast186]

👍👍👍👀🇺🇸

[@LichaelMewis]

Must stay on for a few seconds then shut off being that over sized!

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Definitely doesn't run for long! Thanks for watching!

[@troyb9609]

Three things can call this blower fan not blowing air filter totally clogged up low on charge and if your wife's burning scented candles and your filter is black and it's supposed to be white stop burning scented candles the soot from the candle will plug the filter up

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

🤣🤙

[@ChrisEpler]

Too heavy of a filter, and closed registers will also cause issues and air handler not properly adjusted for proper airflow...

[@Hurpdurpdipidydoo]

Dawn soap works better than that junk.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

🤙

[@TheGuruStud]

700 SQ ft lol. It only needs one mini split.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

Right!

[@gabrielstern4992]

Way oversized for 700 square feet. A 2 ton maybe max 2 and a half tons. As for the one guys comment on a 2 and a half ton on 1100 square feet that's okay but a 3 ton is okay. But from my understanding of common sense the rule of thumb is 12,000 btus for every 500 to 550 square feet. But for this application max size should be a 3 ton and that's pushing it.

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

That's pretty close to the rule of thumb we use here in MD. Every climate is different of course. We do about 30 BTU per SqF. Some guys do 1 CFM per SqF. Gets you pretty close either way.

[@bryancromwell8099]

400 sq ft per ton

[@shadowbanned69]

My house is 1250sqft and i have a 3 ton...jesus someone ripped her off on purpose!!! Bad salesman

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

You got that right!

[@grabir01]

You keep saying you think it is low on charge. So hook up dude and see! WTH. I know a guy that would fix that AC in a heart beat!!

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

I hooked up gauges on every call I did in this video…. What are talking about?

[@DJV94022]

Well guess what thats your friend who knows how long hes been in the industry to know and even that im sure he has to stay updat3d with what is new and not stay with old knowledge of the 1950s lol

[@grabir01]

@@DJV94022 Fix it. Quit messing around if you know what you are doing.

[@coldfinger459sub0]

Swap out the carrier coil for the same prices changing the entire unit if it’s a Goodman or an ICP

[@JeffsHVACAdventures]

You got that right!