Old Rheem Gas Furnace blower failed repair

[@pc650]

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[@troygoodnow5114]

I actually like to listen to you talk as you work. You have a voice that is very easy to listen to. Don’t change a thing.

[@throttlebottle5906]

kind of needs a remote mic clipped on him, it's often too low and more a mumbling. or just go around yelling aloud :)) customers would sure love that lol

[@Imissmusicvideos]

I can hear the customer pacing back n forth on the floor above him. He's thinking.."How much is this repair gonna set me back?" lol

[@waynepytlik9166]

Thanks Ted for the video. I retired from HVAC in 2012. Now at 69 I just got back in the trade taking care of 29 York and Trane's at my Church. Great to be back in the saddle again.

[@russellhancock9765]

Even though I can't walk very good anymore, I still enjoy watching them. Steve gets into some crusty plumber sometimes.

[@TheWoodman064]

You make removing those blower motors too easy! And your commitment to our public servants is greatly appreciated!

[@chrisjones3649]

I live in the same town as Ted and I keep waiting for my hvac to have an issue so I can call him! I promise not to be a helicopter. I'm not in HVAC field but I enjoy watching Ted. Something calming about his videos.

[@adam_a923]

Hi Ted, I am a second year student in college for my Associates Degree and I'm close to graduating. I really want to THANK YOU for everything you're doing with recording these real service calls. I'm learning a lot just by watching these videos and you give really great tips and tricks of the trade in order for entry level HVAC technicians to succeed in the business. From the bottom of my heart, THANK you.

[@fw1421]

I’m not a HVAC tech but enjoy watching professionals doing their thing. In my long working career I’ve been an Ambulance Attendant,a Biomedical Equipment Tech,and an Aircraft Mechanic working on airliners. I like working with my hands and enjoy watching others that do the same.

[@jpsoutlook]

I just wanted to thank you for this video. I have the exact same unit. I replaced it with a CENTURY FDL6001A and the holes lined up with the bracket. I did not need to reverse the direction, default work. In my case I was in a low ceiling attic and I have to move the gas line over to pull the unit. I am a DIY'er not a pro. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@NathanVogt]

For a while I thought you were just a grumpy guy but this video really shows a different side of you. Great job helping this family out with a not very easy repair.

[@tuffram2165]

The newer Rheem units are really nice and easy to work on. The new condensing units have 1 screw removable panels that make annual maintenance super easy.

[@jimcoulter5877]

I'm a retired Communications Radio/MW tech, however I Thank you for educating your viewers on this Field especially your Hints of what you are using. Keep up the Good Work of Educating People. A Picture is worth a Thousand words! You are a Great instructor.

[@ardiemclelland2039]

Good repair. I like seeing the older systems kept in service.

[@sknight0391]

Thanks for the $2 holler there Chuck. I appreciate it 😎👍

[@Yawwee]

I enjoy spending my evenings with a cup of coffee watching your videos and learning. Some of the units being worked on are the most terrible installs I have ever seen !!!! Your explanations of the wires and where they connect and what they are for is most informative. Some guys I watch are just "" Hacks "" and I would never trust their work !! Get in, get it done quickly any way you can, and get out with the check is poor workmanship !!!! Taking that extra minute to plastic tie the wires together rather than letting them flop around rubbing the case shows the professional worker that cares about the family's safety and the quality of their work. I for one, don't mind the talking you techs do while working. Your opinions matter and your advice is priceless. My wife and I own 9 rental properties, with heat pumps, and gas - straight cool. And the videos you techs do keeps me sharp and able to diagnose common problems I run in to. If I ever get the chance to meet one of you guys in person, your dinner that evening is on me !!!!!! : - )

[@joep4143]

Yawwee Shalimar perhaps a little motre than a meal since these videos take money out of the pockets of repair people

[@spoonstir8675]

@@joep4143 Well that's kinda what they are for to show what to do. As a landlord you have to be budget minded and that's what KZbin is for

[@roberteasleysr9108]

I watch your videos so I can talk with my grandson, who has about three years in Your industry. Thank you for all your shared knowledge.

[@alexstephens8064]

Ted, if you ever find yourself in St. Louis, MO I would absolutely love to sit down and have coffee / beer / any drink of your choice with you. You seem like one of the most honest, down to earth men who does these videos and I think you are great!

[@OldUglyOpossum]

i am a licensed electrician and enjoy your videos very much,, and i like them i have learned alot about hvac because of you,, hope to see you for years to come. i like listening to you talk and explain stuff..

[@howardharaway2259]

I just finished a REAL pain in the ass repair on a Miller/Nordyne counterflow furnace in S.Philly. Approximately 45-55,000 btu's. In my 58 years I am really getting to be lazy. This was my 3rd time at this place in 2 weeks. It started out as a no heat call but it was working when I got there. I let it run on a long cycle, no issues. Let it cycle again. Checked temp. Looked OK. Pleated filter was dirty but not clogged I replaced it with a fiberglass type. I couldn't stay there all day but what I DID NOT do, which I should of ,especially in a case where you can't find any issues is take amp readings of blower, also the RED low volt. off the transformer when its running. This design is a first for me. It had a Robert Shaw All purpose ignition module with a HSI,not a spark. This design lights a pilot tube first,like a sparker, then ignites the burners. There was no flame sensor and had a indirect safety circuit. I told the tennant to call me if he had anymore issues. Well,we had a little stretch of warm weather and didn't hear from him until 3 days ago. According to the Customer,he turns temp. way down when they go to sleep,and when they wake up in the morning, the heater is locked out,but not all the time. It is sporadic.Day 2.....he calls.,no heat again. To get him heat till I could get out there,I told him to reset power switch and let me know what happens. He did that,and said it was a no go. So I made arrangements for later on that day and within half an hour he text me back,telling me the heat is working again. When I got there I was a little more thorough than the day before. But laziness kicked in when I didn't have the problem jump out at me and bite me on the ass. It was playing games with me. For 30+ years doing this,the 2 and 3rd visit was kind of embarrassing to me.Still on the 2nd visit,, I took some readings, and could not find the problem. So,I decided to take a chance and order a new aftermarket ignition module,just in case and go back over it. Note: there were absolutely no Manufacturers tag telling me model/serial #'s ,the amp rating/ horse power of the motor , NOTHING. So ,I took the flue pipe out of the way,pulled the 2 piece door off, and discovered the possible issue, or one of a couple issues.A air filter got pulled out of its track and was just laying on top of the blower. The filter wasn't slightly dirty....oh no.....IT WAS CLOGGED ! I had to remove the blower assembly to check if the end bell was blocked with that nasty clumpy stuff that makes blower motors overheat and fail. Well, it was 100% blocked AND.....every vane on the blower wheel was thickly packed with debris. It was one of thee worse I have seen in 30 years. I texted my boss and told him there was no sense in cleaning the blower motor and housing ,lets change the motor.So I took the assembly to UNITED Refrigeration .( btw, for anyone who maybe reading this,how popular is United refrigeration where your from?) Got a motor,cap,and another aux. Limit that was on the blower housing. I tore that thing apart in the parking lot,wire brushed every vane on the blower wheel,and blew out the crap with nitrogen. Got it all back together, headed back to the job which I was dreading because of the lack of parking in S.Philly ,and people were coming home ,filling up any open spots available. I GOT LUCKY and parked right around the corner. Anyway,got the motor in,wired,and neatly secured with wire ties. I Initiated heat, it came on THANK GOD, and retook temp,and amp readings. Temp.was steadying out at 141. I dialed that back through the GV to 130. Looks good and hoping no more calls.I know my comments were unnecessarily long,sorry. I get long winded at times with my thumb🤣 Basically I wrote all of this as a confession to myself, that although I know what I am doing most of the time, I am getting lazy. I assume way too much. I am certainly sure I am not the only one, I am getting annoyed with myself . Anyway, fighting alcoholism and trying to do a elite job for a boss don't mix. It effects our brains in many ways. I drank a 6+ pack a beer every night and Friday I'd drink more.iI started feeling like crap more then I ever have in the past,not to mention my lack of short term memory. I have made a commitment to myself to stay off the demon root beer and straighten my ass out. I want to start enjoying my job again. My boss has been very tolerant of my performance over the 8 years .I feel bad. I will get better. Thanks to anyone who may of read this.

[@AJGR33NWR]

I’ve changed a motor on the same unit and it really is a pain getting that housing out of the unit and then back in once the motor is replaced! Good work sir

[@rbilardo47]

What an aggravating job that was, and I really admire your patience and going the extra mile for the young couple. I'm sure, and I hope they appreciate what you did for them. God Bless.

[@davejones6812]

Dang, your camera work is absolutely stellar. We can see exactly what you're doing. I'm learning so much so thank you.

[@prestonrenify]

Kudos to you Pardner! You have the patience of Jove. I admire your skill, tenacity, and inclination to troubleshoot and repair correctly. If HVAC Medals are awarded around your neck of the woods, you deserve one for this repair. I have a new system, but sure hope to find a troubleshooting tech like you here in central Virginia. Take good care...

[@TedCookHVAC]

Thank you !!!

[@rocker8692]

Your kind of values and Integrity seem to be dying in our society sad to say.Nice to see someone honest and not just out for themselves and money.We need more people like Ted.

[@jday2383]

Sir, God Bless you !!! New unit cost for three ton 11000$ !!! Do what you did, would have been 1500$ ! Thank you for your excellent video, exact unit took me ( a landscaper) 1 1/2hrs. to get out, mine was way dirtier. Found exact motor 175$ Re-install not bad . You rock !!! Thank you

[@dtimmys]

Tbh im not an hvac tech and I enjoy the fact that you always talk and have some insight to give and knowledge and your thoughts and even when you talk hvac talk and I don't understand I still enjoy it.

[@arlynsmith9196]

Thank you for taking the time to make the videos!

[@kodonosaki7342]

Filming your discoveries and subsequent service work is easily absorbed as visual work needed and work accomplished. I clearly understand that the editing, and uploading to KZbin is the substantial extra time and effort, you must endure. I thank you very much, for your interesting infotainment videos.

[@thehappytexan]

That’s impressive to see units from 1992. It must be the amount of usage, but down here your doing good to get 15 years out of an a/c unit. During summer time, older units only sit idle about 10-15% of the time when the sun is up. Ive met several people who are on their second set of units in 16 to 18 years.

[@tedk2814]

I do appreciate the time you spend making videos as I understand the steps involved in editing and uploading. I would imagine you are in Georgia, maybe Atlanta. You certainly seem like an easing going honest guy and you explain your work so well. I don't do AC work but just like to learn things. If I know how they work and go together I can understand some diagnostics and repair. Thanks again, Ted in Sebastian, Fl

[@TedCookHVAC]

Upstate SC... and thank you very much for watching !!

[@waltradcliffe4482]

Thank you for the recommendations you turned me onto to Steve a couple of years ago also I’ve said it many times the Einstein Engineers that designs a mess like that should have to repair a few of them!

[@techfive7202]

You are my hero Tim. I want to be just like you when I grow up!

[@ejcsds]

Thanks for helping out the LEO!

[@sabergermd]

I like to spend my money on tools and learning new skills rather than pay overpriced NYC HVAC contractors $700 for a Taco circulator pump install. Your videos are well done and the commentary helpful. I also appreciate that you don't make fun of your customers, their financial circumstances, or the neighborhood in which they live. Keep up the good work.

[@mrbubble185]

Bravo. I'm now talking to myself when I work alone. With a newly acquired Southern accent too.

[@jeffr.7254]

Replaced the blower motor mounting brackets (two were broken) on my early ‘90s Rheem using your video- many thanks!

[@GotWire]

most company's would of tried to just sell them a new unit and say no to fixing it because there's more money in selling new than fixing the old. Love your channel man you know your stuff.

[@bettershooter]

This is a real long one but I watched it every minutes, shared your feeling, no miss out one minute. I just wonder if you can show us how to wire it back, that would be very helpful to most beginners. Thanks for your video.

[@TedCookHVAC]

Great suggestion!

[@brittond14]

I must have missed the part about a failed repair. Maybe early on in the video. You sure did a good job. I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@imreb321]

I think he means blower failed, not failed repair.

[@williegillie5712]

Nice work Ted. Glad you went the extra mile for a young couple and public servants.

[@robertdavis6708]

I love Rheem/Rudd equipment. Best factory support, had one on my house for 21 years. They're all the same, that is, junk when they aren't working correctly.

[@bryantylerservices]

Very detailed... I just cannot believe your patience.. I.tell you what,that is some great stuff.and i really appreciate all your time ,Mr.Ted Cook.. I.agree with you on Steve Lav... Curious bill.. And couple others you mentioned. What a asset to.the hvac industry you.are sir.. Bryan Tyler Refrigeration Helotes,TX.

[@rtoweprojects9072]

I like watching you and the HVAC Guy.

[@TonyMontana-tm7ul]

We appreciate you talking to us

[@tomwalker9184]

Ted you must be living right ! That motor came out without hesitation. I expected it to be almost welded to squirrel cage wheel.

[@billyrichverygoodcoverever2717]

Patient thorough knowledgeable, nothing like me. Good job.

[@someryder]

I do really like your videos and they show why if you don't know what you are doing you need to call the pros and let them do it

[@philfalz01]

i enjoy your videos keep them coming i don't mind your taking it makes it more interesting

[@johnnance648]

Ted, Great videos keep them coming

[@wonderhomie2011]

Nice work! I would definitely had a wheel on hand as backup due to age and abuse like that one, but it worked out at the end.

[@dominictam9293]

Excellent repairing work! Well done.

[@sampantiliano]

I’ve been doing HVAC in NJ for 25 years I have never seen this setup before with the flu going thru the blower compartment.

[@joep4143]

Have you seen the icp units downflow? At least they have a panel isolating motor compartment.

[@soisaidtogod4248]

It is a counter-flow unit, the flue pipe inside is 1 piece, as well there are doors behind it . No licence, no touch.

[@danwittels5542]

Excellent work!!!!

[@proudlysig3934]

I like your videos and your shared knowledge keep up the fine work.

[@skyym3629]

I've changed that motor before many times here in Phx. Arizona in 115 F. in attics that are so confined, I have to lie on belly the whole time. Absolute nightmare and dangerous as hell cuz the heat up in the attics in the summer goes a good 20 degrees warmer than the outside temp. I envy the spacious crawl spaces and walk-in attics you have where you live. Thanks for the info, the vids, and the entertainment. God bless bro.

[@skyym3629]

I forgot to mention all while lying in blown-in cotton candy fiberglass insulation.

[@RandoWisLuL]

The sound in those old Rheem induced draft fans is something i can pick out form a mile away. Most of our neighborhood had ones that sounded just like that.

[@Sinister392]

I really enjoy your videos! Keep it up 👍

[@SteveMcQueen-zp7uu]

Another great repair!

[@faustoalves6071]

I love your videos I learned a lot from you

[@sidneycox8523]

thanks for a great video and a great job

[@texasdoug5739]

Difficult job with many surprises and creative solutions....nicely done.

[@robinmclaren4596]

Thanks you have a lot of patience keep it up ☺️

[@robertcollier4618]

Really like your informational videos. Thanks.

[@winkhvac62]

THANK YOU FOR THE TIPS ON THE WHEEL

[@williamgraham5971]

I've been doing HVAC for a year and a half. Very new. Just got moved to service. Anyway, I have watched a lot of your videos. & For some reason I've always pictured you being bald, and looking like Woody Harrison. You totally have that dudes voice. Keep up the good work boss man.

[@johncarpentieri9235]

Hi their, First time listener, wife and I are enjoying your videos this Sunday morning. I been working in the field since early 90’s, like you said love those Rheem’s ha ha. We live in Arizona 128° worst ever one year, can you say head pressure, funny to see how small your units are for size of house compared to ours. Also how long life span you are getting. Do you ever remember seeing a Rheem Air unit? We called them water Buffalo ha ha. Water cooled condenser all copper coils stainless pans. Any way keep up the good work. 👍

[@TedCookHVAC]

Thank You very much for watching !! I think I could do pretty well in the AC business out where you live !! There are lots of Rheem units here.... they were better made about 25 years ago, Now, I do not like them at all. Thanks again John and Wife for watching !!

[@utubepro7742]

Glad to see you drill em I drilled one once and hit windings ZAP ⚡️

[@bradbrown7555]

At minute 20:00 on the video I would be crawling out to go sell them a new furnace at cost and on payments if necessary! I like you talking.

[@icecoldfire25]

The motor looks... ORIGONAL. Made me chuckle

[@mrbillpro]

I am a Ruud dealer, if that's a 1992, that was either the first year or close to the first year, the Rheem/Ruud furnaces come out with the inducer and board models. I can remember the first ones very well, I must have changed 50 boards, because they had a bad issue with their boards, but Ruud/Rheem has come a long way's since then, they have some very nice quality furnaces.

[@HVACRDR]

That igniter wont be making it too much longer. Good stuff man those are definitely a pain.

[@OldUglyOpossum]

i like that you talk to me like i am there with you :D

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Great video. Also Steve Lav & Miss Molly have interesting videos !!!!

[@neutrodyne]

Did you notice the end of the title "Failed repair" Nice title! All joking aside this is a very good youtube channel.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

22:02 I'm not sure if you specifically mentioned your dislike of Rheem by this point but your entire commentary, body language and tone of voice have AMPLY, one might almost say BRUTALLY conveyed that fact to us...

[@patmurphy2472]

Lots of Macgyver work on this one. Nice job.

[@kmoe2813]

Thank you for your videos sir ..

[@jeromes58]

You put a lot of time into that repair. 28 year old units. Wow.

[@jm69charternet]

Ted great video I watch a lot of your videos as well Steve's videos have you ever done a repair on the old GE weather tron heatpumps? them units built like a tank.

[@jimharris1590]

You are talking to yourself and I'm glad---I can hear you, and that's GREAT! Just don't start answering yourself!!! T U Jim

[@rtoweprojects9072]

You sure have a lot of patience working on this but you do such a great job. If Steve was working on it I know he would say what a shit show. 😂

[@flybyairplane3528]

ANTI DYI HVAC,,,,hello, what a god barn way to build a unit, wow, just to pull out the blower assembly ? Flipping RHEEM/RUDD OUCH ! Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sbukosky]

It may have been said here and elsewhere, but I point out to guys that any dirt in the blower is also going to be found on the evaporator. It may be imbedded and the only way to know it is there is by knowing and measuring the pressure drop across the coil. Yes I know that data can be hard to get. All the data is made when the equipment is squeaky clean at the factory lab. Low suction pressure and low superheat will be a telling symptom.

[@steveparrott5008]

nice job.

[@TheWoodman064]

Enjoyed your video and thank you for moving the camera from behind the plummers tape! Very annoying being in view!

[@sirxjacquees]

Great channel, What brand of spray did you use to remove the motor?

[@tomburson5733]

Gota love them rheem

[@peterreed1758]

Brother, when we're in the old folks home we'll be talking about repairing systems. Trust me on this.

[@peter-pg5yc]

I can hear the engineers laughing all the way to san jose...

[@HVACGUY]

Every time I’ve had to pull those motors, I start looking for an easy way to do it. And there just isn’t any easy way

[@mikegirard4388]

If the heat exchanger is good, just keep changing parts. Rheem I believe used stainless steel and long sweep tubes on all their primary HE, they last 30+ years. We have plenty of 25+ YO Rheem we service. Carriers uses aluminized stamped steel, we condemn about 1/2 the units we go to repair that are over 15 years old, showing signs of draft issues and/or cracked HE.

[@russellhancock9765]

I used to have a gizmo that would go into a Cordless screwdriver or drill to tighten wire nuts. It sure makes it easier if You have to put a lot of wire nuts on in a day. I think they used to give You the tool, when You buy wire nuts.

[@waderigsbee6923]

you need to try a harbor freight magnetic folding led work light.i have three of them.

[@jazzysplace2460]

That is very good

[@jimharris1590]

good job---great detail---t u Jim

[@Decap1956]

good job

[@Jon-hx7pe]

that looked like such a pain to do. i think you'll be called back soon to change the igniter.

[@davidrandolph32]

A lot of work buddy

[@peter-pg5yc]

I remember my first home in NJ the blower motor had 2 lube points, i lubed it 2 times a year.. Now its a replaceable part not lubable..figures