Actual HVAC Service Call: Central AC Isn’t Cooling Indoor 89 Degrees Decades Old Rheem Low on Freon

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[@Guywithcrazyideas]

9:11 was a WTF? moment - did I see that right Mike?

[@michaeltorres8747]

that's just another form of payment XD

[@bradmironik6137]

The lesson of this story is to keep the dog away from the condenser.

[@jimw7550]

I have about the same unit, 5 ton, 2002 RUUD. Seven years ago, I had low pressure 2 months after previous service. My AC guy added sealant and 3 lb refrigerant ($240 total). It has operated well since then. I live in Houston.

[@joebal9044]

2020 pricing in fariefield ct for ruud 2.5 16 seer condenser and AHU with hot water coil, 2 zone dampers, zone controller, 7.8K. Thank you Bradon for the great job you did for the middle class where today that same setup with cost around 11K.

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks for sharing

[@jimreilly917]

It’s built back better. By Senile Dear Leader.

[@scottvolage1752]

#2 make the trades great again Mikey Pipes.

[@PipeDoctor]

Smash the thumbs up to make the trades great again

[@Myoldiesrecordings]

So happy you mentioned to the customer the avilablelity of hvac grants. We did it fairly recently and it changed out lives costed us like 5k out of pockets but we got 18btu splits in every room

[@maxwellmelon69]

I always wished i could get into the ac trade but being 6ft 8 tall i could never get to where they install half the units. The closest i made it was making package units for trane in lynn haven fl. Ive done about every part of assembly and even troubleshooting units in the factory that were not passing internal run testing. I just never got into the trade where theres money to be made. Enjoy that nice pool mike you earn it every day.

[@jonesszz1284]

Like you can’t get into the attic?

[@Hubjeep]

30 lb cans of R-22 are $800. That's $27/lb. You have the gauges hooked up, and the system wasn't empty.... juice it up for them. My friend filled his R-22 with 6 lbs last year and it's still working today... BTW, his guy added NU-22 (dark blue can) which was like $150 for the whole can and charged like $120/lb. Stupid markup and shouldn't be mixed.

[@Jon-hx7pe]

yes, the price quoted for a top-off is insane. not that top-offs are good.

[@stephendamato3748]

The new generation are crooks with excessive prices.I worked in the field until the early 2000.I received a quote a few years back from an ac co for a standard condenser fan mtr installed for $1000 to him shove it up your ass replaced my self.

[@tomasalers]

Hold up $800 a can for 22. What state I’m from Ct and we pay more then that for a can

[@PipeDoctor]

Here is another child sitting in their parents basement abusing their internet privlidges. $800 for 30lb of R22 - yeah, like in 2021, maybe closer to 2020. Get fcuking real a$$hole. Another "HVAC contractor" who thinks they know how to run a profitable and successful business. BTW< NU-22 is for hacks. You are stuck in the 1990's. Get a life and GTF off my channel!

[@PipeDoctor]

@stephendamato3748 "worked in the field until...." that sums up your experience. Good for you too. Don't die broke.

[@Mridgwell]

Good video Mike

[@PipeDoctor]

Ty

[@sbnatomicrecords]

Solid Mike !!!!

[@swaterman08]

hard to drop 15k when you can buy 4 window units for 1500 bucks. but nothin is worse than a hot bathroom and well worth spending the cash for central AC

[@Mridgwell]

Don’t need a car can buy 25 bicycles

[@Guywithcrazyideas]

tv ad in rockford il say new central A/C unit installed for 3k = Gillies heating/ cooling

[@jimreilly917]

Central AC is also easier on electric bills than window ACx4.

[@jimreilly917]

@@Mridgwell😂😂

[@swaterman08]

@@jimreilly917 im not sure, you figure if you have 1 on during the day maybe 2 then at night they are off and the bed rooms have smaller 5k BTu units. I tink it might be cheaper over the long run. Plus, even if they are more expensive to run you are stiill saving 12k+ and not sure how long it would take for 4 window ac's to use 12k worth of power.

[@RVail623]

In certain types of houses, you can put in a large down-facing ceiling-mounted exhaust fan, that transfers outside air through the lower floor windows, and forces exhaust air out the upper story attic vents. Or: would a swamp cooler work in that area of summer climate? Seems like maybe a pair of mini-split systems would be less expensive. Maybe the home owner could handle a DIY install, if the mini-split comes factory charged with Freon.

[@Ryansroga-wm6pj]

That’s cool MP love you ❤ keep it real brother 😎

[@Ball4life_420]

Prices spot on

[@andresbarragan8595]

AND THANK YOU SO MUCH IM ONE YOUR #1s FOLOWING YOUR VIDEOS THANKS AGAIN

[@danielrandolph9170]

High prices wow !! & it's a freon that is compatible with her unit & like the other guy said you could had gotten her gotten & cooling down .

[@everettstevenson2111]

Hey Mikey, of Mikey Pipes Plumbing not easy being cheesy. I like your podcast/social media, looking thru some comments/reply??. I guess some of your customers, family and friends still checking in on you again. Come on Mikey, 3 10 to Yuma again?lol. Love you buddy, you be safe out there.

[@andresbarragan8595]

FROM CHICAGO EXELENT SERVICE and ESTOMATE. NOW DID YOU CHARGE FOR CHECK IT???

[@PipeDoctor]

Yes. Absolutely. My time isn’t free.

[@JackGore]

This is a little off-topic, but I’ve been meaning to ask how many capacitors do you carry on the truck and what’s the range 45/5 35/5 that you carry?

[@PipeDoctor]

I carry 2 of every single size single and dual caps.

[@southernbassin]

I’m not sure why anyone would question the low teen price. That’s actually not bad compared to other companies. Here in sc some companies would charge 20k for a change out and replacing the line set. And that’s basic equipment.

[@michaelyoung394]

20K? That price of system butter do everything for you but why is new systems breaking down every two to 5 years?

[@southernbassin]

@@michaelyoung394 quality for everything has gone down, not just HVAC equipment. But cheaper parts are being put in units like Chinese capacitors and contactors. It’s just the world we live in. But a good hvac company will take care of you if something does go bad on a new unit.

[@tuffram2165]

Steve Lav just installed a Bosch heat pump I almost spit my Grey Goose out when I got to that part!!!!

[@PipeDoctor]

No way!!!

[@tuffram2165]

@PipeDoctor yes sir un flipping I was thinking holy shit he's following in Mikey Pipes footsteps.

[@rosadod]

I get markup… but Mikey… how many times are you marking it up???

[@PipeDoctor]

Mark up what? I am a licensed professional.

[@xslabcabxhearsex]

The price of equipment that we have to buy from distributors have gone way up and next year going up almost 20 percent.materials such as line sets are up.he said low teens.for a attic change out not a bad price.

[@rosadod]

You mentioned markup at 9:45

[@cengeb]

​@rosadod refrigerant is super exspensive...due to restrictions,and obsolete stuff

[@JohnR9965]

There are alot of hvac guys just gouging people. Making 10-15K profit on a single system is just crazy…

[@PipeDoctor]

yup, i see it all the time. unlicensed contractors who don't give a shit, or inexperienced ones who have NO IDEA how to price the installed price of equipment.

[@peter-pg5yc]

I sold a lot of kitchens with free financing for 2 years or so. Of course the cost is padded into job, but many took the deal. baloon payment or interest at end. or I paid for financing and took smaler comission. I never waked away from a deal..

[@PipeDoctor]

I hear you. All decision makes weren’t available.

[@peter-pg5yc]

@@PipeDoctor its sad but thats life on to the next customer

[@wizard3z868]

Mikey you keep it real so i will. Im not sure if its just the way i grew up or my fiancial situation, but ive always dealt with a/c window units Figure $350 a pce every 5 to 10 years and ya my lightbill is like $30 per month per unit as opposed to say 20k for a unit at what like $500 a yr for maintenance service😅 Keep in mind your pricing and fees for your market seem to be comparable and just what they are your service seems though dose make value of cost a worthy investment 👌

[@PipeDoctor]

I also grew up with window, AC units and a whole house attic exhaust fan that once the sun went down, my parents would open all the windows in the house because they were closed all day and then let all of that cooler air outside gets sucked into the house and up to the attic and out

[@kens.3729]

System is from 11/2003 so they got their Moneys worth for the past almost 21 years. Both a Roof and HVAC are two (2) Highest Big Ticket House items. 🤔👍

[@peter-pg5yc]

nope kitchen and bathroom ouch

[@garyg8036]

Well, even though the system is 21 yrs old they only got 16 yrs 4:28 That's how long the current owners have lived in the home. 😉

[@ItsTheCostanza]

Why not do a Philanthropy video for this house?

[@greekmaster1001]

Believe me I'm confident they don't need any philanthropy just from looking on the inside of the home there’s just a lot of cheap people that eventually are going to give in with the cheap price and get treated accordingly

[@markeckman3662]

Hey Mikey Pipes - 50 years ago my dad told me “it all comes down to sales, even when you’re selling yourself.”

[@peter-pg5yc]

you are aways selling yourself, know it own it. Peopes buy from you. dress the part act the part have a book to show work. Then aways ask for sale more then once. i sold 2.5 milion a year or more, retired at 47.

[@fff3136]

Time to throw them window units in!

[@PipeDoctor]

Great idea I keep forgetting to get that done

[@TheClayton306]

Slap some window shakers in like your style

[@mrsmith5114]

Crazy amount to pay, maybe they will go with a mini split system. I doubt anyone else is going to charge them less on the price to repair their unit. Though, 15k is rough. But you know your worth :)

[@MrJEEPJT]

I installed my Rheem “12” seer in January “2000” My outdoor unit sits on a concrete pad. No dog pissing on it Every January I ask myself should I replace my equipment this winter ??? I’m an HVAC/R mechanic so I would be replacing it. I just replaced the service valves beginning of May the original valves were the type with the snap rings. Cut out the factory drier from the inside of the condensing unit put it on the outside 2 new service valves pressurized with nitrogen let it sit for 3 days cleaned condenser with Nubrite changed the contactor and capacitor evacuated dialed in a precision charge with R-22. This is now the “25th” cooling season🧐🤔 Do I gamble for another season ?? Do I go for “30” years ??? When will the Fornication corrosion kill my unit ??? A lot of the information on the Fornication corrosion points to the eventual leaks being on the Evaporator 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@mikekolczynski5665]

You forgot the rug.😊

[@jasongeo2]

There better off using window units. They don't need central air especially if there broke.

[@PipeDoctor]

Window units would be a immediate cost-effective solution to the issue

[@jimreilly917]

@@PipeDoctorbut a long term drain as Window x4 probably draws a LOT more electricity per hour than Central. Then again I’m thinking like I live in Missouri, not NY.😂

[@jasongeo2]

Mike😮

[@PipeDoctor]

Hi, I couldn’t close the deal

[@Guywithcrazyideas]

Did you say: "I'm not a salesman?"

[@Jfriesheatingandcooling]

Just treating peeps like family. Lol

[@AustinAirCo]

@@Jfriesheatingandcooling all you can eat breadsticks and salad. For desert duct tape and bubble gum.

[@kevinquick3010]

They should get a second opinion. 13k is a total rip off. Especially considering this is American. You can purchase a new unit for what $1700.00 all in. BTW there is a lot of Licensed Professionals out there. Not just you bud.

[@salpalmeri1844]

What town is this?

[@salpalmeri1844]

Sorry, Valley Stream

[@michaelyoung394]

Heating & Air Conditioning is getting too expensive for the average home owner. Air Conditioning is soon gonna be a luxury most common folks cannot afford.

[@PipeDoctor]

no its not. HVAC is a necessity. if you can't afford upkeep of your investment, you need to improvise.

[@steveg5576]

I messaged my Sen and Cong in DC to pull back the new regs for some years. It's going to kill the type of customer in this vid -- next years price $18K. I guess they'll have to get a 3rd and 4th job on Sat and Sun . You were very gracious in the deal.

[@oisdhfpoiahsdf]

@@michaelyoung394 Depends where you live. In TX where I am it is most definitely a necessity.

[@10speed4]

@@michaelyoung394he said the cost would be in the low teens not 18. Nonetheless, I believe window units will be great again, lol

[@peter-pg5yc]

@@10speed4 I use a window unit it fails get another 400 bucks

[@watomb]

You scared them with crazy quote and now a Spanish guy will do it for 7k and he takes home 3k for a one day job.

[@watomb]

Note I’m thinking 12k is a fair price and I’m just venting

[@PipeDoctor]

and they will be back when it fails. i've been doing this for too many years. they always come back. eventually.

[@AustinAirCo]

I've seen Sears install stuff cheap and year later that customer calling me back. I told them to call Sears. It goes into a file called *you want it to work don't you?*

[@greekmaster1001]

@@PipeDoctorhacks bring you stacks

[@StevenLaskowski-yj1ir]

Damn my company only charges 70 a pound for 422b substitute on we are an expensive company 😂

[@PipeDoctor]

we dont use any alternative or drop-ins

[@DevinHVACInc]

They gonna be sweating next week. Tuesday mid to upper 90°.

[@michaeltorres8747]

those unit are tanks.

[@TM_Stone]

When dogs don't pee on them the are.

[@blondestrainger]

Also why so much ? You are giving us a bad name unless you are selling them too of the seer rating Trane variable speed unit that up north they don’t need . Sorry buddy just calling it like I see it , you don’t even know how big a leak it is . Try it and get her cool for now with a 23 drop in

[@Spillmansgarage]

Prices are much higher in NY. Union contractors. Also, his work and quality of installation are well worth it. You get what you pay for. Want a shitty unit that’s going to have issues in 6-7 years. Go with the cheap bid. His units will be running trouble free for 10-15 years or more.

[@shoretrade9516]

@@Spillmansgarage there’s no residential union in New York or New Jersey Mikey is not union

[@PipeDoctor]

thank our President. LGB

[@cengeb]

​@@PipeDoctorwhat does the president have to do with refrigeration? Stop the nonsense. On the same thing,then thank jb for the great returns on my stocks,and cd savings. But he's only responsible for your selective nonsense?

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

My uncle just got his R-22 system recharged. He wasn't happy about it.

[@jimreilly917]

Jaaasyzus. Time for an upgrade. R22 is probably as expensive as gold now.

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

@@jimreilly917 He's in the same boat as the lady in this video. Can't make the leap.

[@harrisonwayne1044]

2.67 mortgage try Canada 5.7

[@MokenaBob]

Not even a gas and go

[@PipeDoctor]

Just too expensive of an option

[@billm.2677]

I have a much older system then shown that some Piece of $hit - Master Tech would not even gas up with a bottle of R22 that I had on hand. He would let me have a brand new system for only $15k. I know it is illegal but I was short on cash and found someone who was not afraid to give the system a charge. He said the other guy was trying to rip me off. Anybody lying?

[@Paul-IE-Repairs]

another hard start on a scroll compressor smh....

[@scottmaz4063]

La Tina chicka

[@PipeDoctor]

lol

[@Agent22817]

wooboy over 10 lb factory charge.

[@yappering]

I have to replace mine soon again. FJB and all the jerks who voted for him.

[@joevarco950]

yeah because another four years of that pandemic would have made this video moot.

[@jimmy8653]

Or buy Amazon fans fill them with ice every day lol😅

[@PipeDoctor]

That’s also an option

[@mikehouser5430]

😅

[@PipeDoctor]

Hi

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Smash that Like button and Subscribe folks. Smash it for Scott M.

[@PipeDoctor]

Thank you for the continued support on all of the videos I post

[@marciajohnson9285]

Stop

[@grantbrown-t2u]

$250 a LB for a $800 drum of r-22… you could pay for mo-99 a jug for $600…. Ur a damn Scam……

[@PipeDoctor]

you are. fool sitting at a keyboard with monopoly numbers in your head. i am a licensed and insured professional. you are nothing.

[@grantbrown-t2u]

@@PipeDoctor I’m a VRF specialist also, specialize in VRV Daikin and city multi Mitsubishi. I can email you my TACLE #

[@PipeDoctor]

@@grantbrown-t2u exactly, you are an indian. not a chief.

[@Balticblue93]

I, also pay $800 for a 30lb tank of R22. I charge $175 a pound plus the Easyseal. A $2000 dollar repair and leak search, but it very likely could be in the shraeder cores and caps. If it is the coil, just replace the coil and and move on. Odds are that you did them a solid, they will give you the change-out when they can afford it or get financed. Either way, it probably gets them through the summer and they can save some money for the replacement unit. I own my company here in Colorado and get that people can't drop 12k-15k. No reason to get into the name calling. Two pretty good pay days to get it running and possible replacing the coil on the second trip. Both of you win. Down the road, you get the full change-out because you got them through the hot season. Just a thought.

[@cengeb]

​@@grantbrown-t2uMitsubishi for the win. Minislits are the way to go

[@DEW409]

People being screwed by worthless Biden regulations. I remember paying 60 bucks for a can of r22. It should not cost a fortune to put a little squirt of refrigerant in your system.

[@marcinmerrimack1726]

And what exactly are those “Biden regulations “ that have raised the cost of Freon? If you’re stumped, I’m sure Mikey can help you out.

[@joevarco950]

Biden? r-22 was phased out years and years ago lol

[@DEW409]

@@joevarco950 So what. Now they are banning the replacement for R-22. Does it ever stop with this criminal government?

[@daveerrington5166]

You’re an idiot to think a president has anything to do with corporate greed. That’s why prices are so high. These companies are enjoying record profits and blaming it on inflation when that’s not exactly what it is at all.

[@AustinAirCo]

Those of you who think pricing is bad now, just wait... you haven't seen nothing yet. ~Joe Biden

[@PipeDoctor]

BINGO!

[@foghornleghorn8536]

Would you mind telling me which of Biden's policies is responsible for the inflation? In particular his policies that are causing the same inflationary pressures in economies around the world. If you have any trouble with that question maybe Mikey can help you.

[@alanjordan7713]

Not having the balls to stop interest rate hikes like trump did for a start​@@foghornleghorn8536

[@joevarco950]

I wasn't aware Joe Biden is setting prices! Good to know! lol

[@AustinAirCo]

@@joevarco950 policy decisions have effects on pricing. When prices are too low, just restrict and ban and then claim huh I do not know what happened. Mexico isn't paying for it I can tell you that much. ~ but you will.

[@lanceclayton9250]

I really don’t know how much more of Biden’s build back better scheme I can take. FJB!

[@kevinpearce3281]

I can install a AC with a helper in 6 hours. But I cut corners

[@michaelyoung394]

Most states now require you to be licensed & insured to work on any mechanical systems now! Don't want anyone cutting corners in gas furnace that's just outright dangerous!

[@florntizandofoudili9128]

I'm looking for work contract im HVAC technician! i have CV im good worker fast learner ❤️🤍

[@PipeDoctor]

Best of luck!