Replace a 9 watt condenser fan motor

[@lambofdeceit]

your helper has no idea how lucky he is to hang out with a really amazing tech like you

[@randomrazr]

shold the air flow be blasting against the compressor or be blown out the radiator coil parT?

[@hvacrcole]

Jim you have my sympathy I used to teach kids right out of high school and they had all the answers too! We can only make suggestions and hope they listen before something bad happens.

[@JamesPettinato]

Larry Cole exactly, Sam is pretty good though, I found that if I made a slight suggestion it gets him thinking about it, it's when we go full onslaught they shut off, a quick small suggestion works best. Wow you taught high school kids, how did you do it, I wouldn't last a week, I have trouble with my indian customers. thanks

[@hvacrcole]

No I taught kids that were right out of high school 18, 19 and 20 year Olds at Universal Technical Institute (UTI). It was a lot of fun and challenging at the same time.

[@tazzman2288]

Larry Cole hey we weren't all bad well........ I take that back yeah we were haha sorry for all the headaches we caused you mr cole. UTI reach for the sky!

[@hvacrcole]

Tazzman228 For the most part it was fun there were parts that were challenging.

[@brandoncorrea511]

What fan motor he used to replace?

[@hannarye]

Great video Jim Charles

[@jhhvacplumbing1944]

Nice job Jim . Between the young buck not liking the camera on him and him choking on the dust cloud did he just walk home after all that lol.

[@JamesPettinato]

justin henning That's my son Sam, I have fun giving him the dirty jobs, thanks

[@williamworth2746]

Teaching your apprentice right i had wrenches thrown at me. There are allot of alcoholics in HVAC-R

[@RobHVAC]

That was to funny when he blew out the coil. Lol

[@main.techrick8091]

Ha Ha Ha Right next to the deli case !

[@JamesPettinato]

Rob HVAC we did a deli case the other day, I had to yell to Sam to stop, it looked like an atom bomb went off, the cloud went down the Isle, the two arab guys faces dropped, they had to get up and do some work cleaning. thanks

[@randomrazr]

shold the air flow be blasting against the compressor or be blown out the radiator coil parT?

[@MaheshPatel-nk9fg]

Jim how do you remove the compressor and condenser unit out from under the cooler? I think this is neat. I was thinking of removing the fan and blowing the coil from inside. What is your opinion Jim.?

[@JamesPettinato]

Mahesh Patel there's usually a couple screw/bolts with a 3/8" hex head in the front on the base. blowing the dust from the inside would work fine, the dust will come out from either direction, removing the fan motor would just be extra work, unless there was grease in it then foam and pressure from both directions would be good if necessary.

[@marcelorachilewski3593]

Just a suggestion...if you put a wet towel in front of the condensor and blow the CO2 from the back of the condensor before you put in the new motor you will catch all of the dirt or dust on the towel and avoid a dust cloud. Also a face mask might be helpful. Otherwise...good job

[@JamesPettinato]

***** yeah, I know, it's just fun making a dust cloud, thanks

[@gerrymcadams7517]

Doing a great job, The young man you have helping you is really getting a good on job training, I hope he is taking it all in and really wants to learn he is getting a valuable training. One thing my boss told me when I was a Apprentice; never sit on your butt when working, use knee pads, He told me it just looks better. Now I understand what he was talking about. Again Great Video Keep up the good work I enjoy them, and you have a new Subscriber

[@JamesPettinato]

gerry mcadams Thanks for the comment

[@popsmccartney435]

What motors do you keep in stock in your van? Thanks for the videos I know it takes up a lot of your time.

[@JamesPettinato]

Pops McCartney just a couple of 9 watt motors

[@sabrirachid2727]

Nice job jim. From Where did you buy this fan motor please?

[@williamworth2746]

Any refrigeration supply house try United refrigeration

[@hvacrcole]

Let the young man know hanging keys on the front of your body is never a good idea and I have been guilty of this one take off the ring. Good video!

[@cleanairdude]

How not to clean a coil! Wow

[@JamesPettinato]

cleanairdude Yeah, I know but it was fun, the store owner just swept the floor. next one I'll pull the vaccum cleaner out and wet towels & plastic . This store wasn't the cleanest to start with, guess I didn't help. thanks

[@JamesPettinato]

Larry Cole You are right, that's my son Sam, he's going through that stage where he thinks he knows what is best, "school of hard knocks is coming" I did relay your message, thanks

[@jmcstore]

When he hit it with the hammer the guys sitting on the floor ate some dust 😂😂 and at the end too😂😂

[@nery200043]

no working gloves, and where do you get those fan motors for $30? china?

[@siemprepositivo688]

Lucky baster. Lerning from a master of refrigeration.

[@harrydickson4575]

nice job jim

[@JamesPettinato]

Harry Dickson thanks

[@dwight.bennett]

There's a sale on dusty bananas tomorrow!

[@JamesPettinato]

Dwight Bennett right, I don't care about the bananas, they will be gone in a week, my focus is on lowering the head pressure for the next year, I wanted to help the compressor live an easier life.

[@dwight.bennett]

I meant that in a friendly way. It would be a surprise to see a _clean_ convenience store that has a sparkling clean underbelly too.

[@robmcshane3260]

Socket and long extension.

[@Firewall5000_]

Hi Jim I have a question, the condenser fan motor on our vending machine recently went out. I found a replacement motor on ebay, installed it and works good again. Since then I have found some electric motors even cheaper on Amazon and have considered buying 2-3 extras in case this happens again. One of the motors is $15 (UEi brand): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPZXQ2A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER The other is $30 (Packard): www.amazon.com/Packard-65411-Inc-Motor/dp/B00DM8MCTY I'm tempted to buy several of the $15 motors but the deal seems too good to be true. Almost every other brand that makes the motor I need is around $30-$40. Is UEi a good brand? Or is it junk? Thanks in advance

[@JamesPettinato]

firewall5000 it's probably OK, is it made in China, my first choice would be an Emerson motor from my Copeland distributor. thanks

[@sman5877]

i’m surprised that they didn’t clean the dirt off the fan.

[@frontiermarvin71]

thank you for the video!

[@sman5877]

wow at the dust . a vacuum cleaner hose under a bed sheet would have caught the dust.

[@whitesheatingairappliancer7101]

great video thank you

[@daniel343ful]

Cleaned a subway sandwich shop condenser (sandwich table) had a cloud of dust just as big, These condensers hold so much dirt and never get cleaned 'til the equipment stops working.

[@JamesPettinato]

daniel343ful exactly, a vaccum cleaner doesn't get the dust out of the fins like CO2 pressure does, thanks

[@WTFChuk]

I use a vacuum on one side and blow CO2 in the other right at the vacuum hose inlet. The CO2 blasts the crud out and the vacuum sucks it up so it doesn't make a biohazard cloud. I'm too old to be filling my lungs with who-knows-what.

[@emilfalck5470]

Greetings nice video,:)

[@RichardMarte-w6v]

You should clean the fan before you put it back together! 😮 or your helper!

[@jxw9634]

my suggest get bottle of water and put on coil then it will less dust

[@JamesPettinato]

Jesse Whitelaw I know, I like to make a cloud of dust, the floor just has to get swept. And with water you always get the black crap spitting back on your face.

[@jxw9634]

***** i always use water so i don't get any complain from people.. and fire alarm too

[@ahmadhamad86]

Man I just replaced a compressor just like that .. but I know what you mean about the screws coming loose because of the vibration I had to replace a blade once because the shaft damaged the fan blade. I will post a photo of that in the morning .. But on the other hand motors are cheaper in Ohio. A motor like that is like 50 bucks

[@JamesPettinato]

Ahmad Hamad The price of the motor was $49. to the customer. I remember them costing $24. thanks

[@julianrodas4186]

Where are you located I have vintage vending machine that needs a condenser fan replacement.

[@heavydiesel]

Cleaned a condenser on a farm like that, i looked green afterwards, cow shit dust....

[@JamesPettinato]

heavydiesel Oh please, that was a visual that I can't stop laughing, thanks, get a hazmat suit and do a video next time. :)

[@bijoytudu165]

your assistance is not so good technician.please stop him.

[@hardcooling]

nice job jim