Nothing Working - Blown Low Voltage Fuse!

[@joseorta9928]

Its so great to invest in tools.. last week I got a call to check a washing machine it had no power when pluged I removed the electrical panell I found the problem was the door switch it had burned so I used spare terminals to repair the burned ones crazy glue to hold the huosing together cuz it was burned and I solderd the new terminals to the switch wires..once it was runing I noticeted the draine pump was NO GOOD I went to the parts store n replaced it with a new washing machine drain pump I removed all the cobwebbs and debry put it back together and even cleaned the outter shell with a soapy wrag...coustmer was happy and satisfied...I learn alot from You HVAC guy expecialy to be ""Clean""I had to repair the door switch parts are very expensive here in Mexico n the woman really needed her washer...

[@Richard-cz1vz]

Next time check inside the outdoor disconnects, that’s were we write the uint number so the numbers don’t fade away over time. Great video

[@johnwalker890]

Your body is shaking from walking up all those steps, The black widows own those condensers. Good job.

[@wally95624]

Similar problem for me today. New thermostat with common stuck in the B terminal. You can still blow a transformer with a popper. Put your amp clamp around one of the popper wires. If amps jump over 3 to 4 on any wire you will see it instantly. Love watching you troubleshoot.

[@ebbtide3171]

Great idea thanks 😊

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

Problem is if you use your multimeter in place of a popper or short pro, you can't use your multimeter for anything else. Further a popper (circuit breaker) allows you to complete the circuit while working on it. IOW you can disconnect the low voltage wires in the air handler, complete the shorted circuit with a circuit breaker and then test the wires elsewhere. That way you don't end up with a pile of blown fuses.

[@greyguy9767]

I used to despise working on apts. They can be a nitemare. I found the 220volt after 25 years, wired to the wrong apartment.

[@ebbtide3171]

Thanks appreciate your commentary Helps to confirm one’s understanding Have a great day and stay safe

[@jamesfitzsimmons381]

Man I wish I could walk up those steps that fast lol good fix

[@billhennie]

You might want to carry some canned air to blow out those outdoor AC units. Great videos!!

[@bobgallo3775]

Goodman/Amana have been famous for the wiring to the pressure switch in the condenser running against the copper lines and shorting. I used to use a piece of Armaflex to make sure it wouldn't happen again.

[@MRosati5000]

You heard the hum in the transformer.. a good sound.. it is alive.

[@cosmodog1803]

Great find.

[@stevencossaboon3237]

Nice job Curtis. Thank you

[@jamesback9969]

I probably should have waited till the end of video before asking a question !

[@christiansnyder1746]

Just worked on that exact same unit at an apartment complex here in PA. The relay on the blower board fried.

[@JS-8204]

Address of apartment? Could use another set of pliers.

[@Eddy63]

Nice troubleshooting and good fix ... Thx for posting ...

[@abdullah_q8171]

Ohh blackWidow, most Dangerous Spider..

[@stephenbullock1443]

Good 😃 job

[@yz250a]

Curtis, you left your pliers in the air handler.

[@HVACGUY]

I knew I left them somewhere.

[@sweetmeatmonty9011]

Dont you love dropping screws?!?!?! Thanks for the Upload HVAC guy!!! The best there is

[@hinspect]

Great troubleshooting! That was a satisfying repair I bet. I caught the rerun of your live chat and that turned out great I thought. That is a fine Simpson Meter too, I bought one with leather handle and mirrored scale from a Navy guy about 35 years ago when he was liquidating all his belongings for $20.00 complete with a leads set. They are fine conversation pieces now. Thanks again for another great video! 😀🇺🇸

[@m9ovich785]

Still use Mine.

[@hinspect]

@@m9ovich785 Back in the 80s there were no capacitor meters that I remember, and Fluke digitals were something to admire! Analog meters were the best way to check capacitors. Simpson and Triplett made very similar meters. I was hired as junior engineer for an FM/AM radio station while going to school and remember being envious of that Fluke!☺

[@m9ovich785]

@@hinspect I have a myriad of Digital meters But the Nostalgia of the analog meter on the bench is something of Passion. LOL

[@robertpenczar8930]

thank you so much good job your the man

[@thesilentonevictor]

Cool and easy as the wind blows lol

[@FTLNewsFeed]

Our old apartment complex had apartment number plaques on the disconnects, if only all complexes were so courteous.

[@acrservicesmathewr7565]

I’m glad I don’t work on closet units much. There design seems to tight. Here in pa it’s either attic or basement. I know crawl spaces are common as well as closet units in the south

[@MRosati5000]

Yup, like utillity or some homes have nice basement in pa. of course some bad..lol

[@MrDookieDan]

super clean shaved today

[@HVACGUY]

Yes, someone noticed.

[@flirjock]

Wondering why the landlord doesn't label the outside units to correspond with the apartment #.

[@Biarkii]

100% bet that its because hes not having to work on them hahaha, dude probably doesnt have a clue about how these things operate

[@c21meister]

That’s code to do that in Texas

[@SonicOrbStudios]

Maintenance usually does this, least I always do

[@AmbiguousAndrew]

Fresh tech here…just need some help. You got the proper voltage when you measured at the transformer no? If so,what made you that the fuse would be blown?

[@HVACGUY]

Thermostat was blank and the water sensor wasn’t activated

[@jdretiree2433]

Next time zoom in on one of those Black Widow spiders. I'd like to see the hour glass tattoo on it's behind.

[@HVACGUY]

if I see it I will. luckily I didn’t see the spider.

[@jafarhaggins5751]

Get a wire toner you’ll find unit in seconds without taking it apart

[@jamesback9969]

Do fuses break down over time or what causes them to blow ?

[@HVACGUY]

Too much amperage, in this case a direct short to ground. There are some bigger amperage fuses that can deteriorate, but I’ve never seen that in these little ones.

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

You never just replace a blown fuse; always assume a short.

[@jackkreighbaum783]

No ADA elevator?

[@HVACGUY]

They have an elevator, it’s just further away in the wrong direction, and I’d have to use the front door, then walk around.

[@earlestes8649]

@@HVACGUY yes I have issues with a lot of walking, I’m 65 and still fixing crap lol. Never been legally licensed and bonded but I’m always busy, by referral’s mainly.

[@kg4muc]

Great Job👍. That complex could use an elevator 😅

[@Newberntrains]

I see them building 4 story apartments and just imagine lugging a recliner sofa up that place yikes

[@pomonabill220]

You need to do an exercise video!

[@jerryc3050]

👍

[@MrShuntking]

Any designer or home builder who buries a HVAC system like this needs a serious punch in the face. If is not a matter of IF it is a matter of WHEN. Mechanical devices fail eventually. And will need service or replacing. Why would you make it an absolute nightmare for someone to do either of those. What you need to demo 2-3 walls just to get an old system out and new one in?

[@JIKI2005]

Usually replacement is the same size, unless you are going up a ton, especially on heat pump air handlers. But yeah most systems now wont fit unless doing a bunch of demo.

[@DanO181919]

These are not the droids you’re looking for.

[@yellowlab5624]

Why didn’t they mark what unit went to what apartment? 😡

[@stephwaylonwells3218]

👍

[@joerodriguez3028]

👍