two air conditioning units not working in house

[@LexVance]

Man I have no idea who walked into my house & hooked up the thermostat all wrong. 😂 Dude needed to go sit down & let you work. Great job Steve!

[@nilos21k]

You are sleeping walker and don't remember anything the following day...☺️

[@mcroley591]

Yeah Steve....... I think that both units are on the same disconnect switches. Lol. I have a lot of patience with my customers but you really handled that kid well.

[@jamesholder5725]

That guy jacked with his thermostat and won't admit it lol.

[@z06rcr]

Awesome fan puller... Having the right tools is everything

[@stevenlavimoniere]

a good puller is a must

[@kendallfitzgerald8599]

Z06rcr had 1 just like it for 12 years finally striped but pulled lots of blades over the years

[@Fireship1]

"You want me to take it out"? Lol. They never want that on a 90 degree day, no matter how much it costs! I like that fan puller Steve. I have an improvised one I made out of a huge C clamp with some welded parts on it to make it work. I like yours much better!

[@TimboKill]

Did the owner go pop off some rounds when he found out fan motor needs replace 😂

[@Jeepjones85]

Keep a nosey customer busy lol the guy I learned under one time was working on a unit at a engineers house and he was being very bothersome so he told the guy to please go cut a pice of cardboard exactly 12x12in and it had to be perfect, when the engineer came back about 30min later he was done with the job and used the cardboard as a dust pan to sweep up he mess lol !!

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

That story cracked me up. JonesHVAC. Priceless, he sounded like a great guy to learn unde. Engineer customers are some of the worst. They want you to take a part like a contactor or gas valve and rebuild it, lol.

[@MrSmike123]

I love it!! I hope the cardboard was exact!! Did ya check it!!! LOL

[@Elfnetdesigns]

Well when I was growing up I ALWAYS hovered the repair guys my parents called out and kept notes on what they did. Some would ask me what I was doing and some tried to shoo me away but that never worked lol. That is what led to me actually taking classes and getting certified to do A/C type work, electrical, plumbing, etc, My primary career is IT and Communications. It's nice to have fall back career options when hard times fall on you especially these days.

[@30roundclipazine79]

We tell the customer to go find their receipt and owners manual. After a half hour they come back with it and we say"nevermind we figured it out".

[@30roundclipazine79]

Also whenever a customer tells me that their an engineer I say "that's awesome my granddad used to work for the railroad" it always pisses them off.

[@nike12000haha]

You have to love how the Northeastern’s when they talk to each other sounds like its always the verge of a fight!

[@DEPUTYVETERANARMY82]

I had a house owner stand over me today while I was repairing a leaky pipe underneath their bathroom sink. This dude went and grab a big ass flashlight and started trying to point out where he thanks the leak was located. LMAO I damn near leg swiped his ass on purpose. I love you videos brother. You have taught me allot.

[@spacemanwithraygun3933]

I like how you put the customer to work like a helpah. thumb up

[@kendallfitzgerald8599]

U interact with homeowners very well even if they r just n the way,may b hardest part of the job !

[@mph5896]

Good thing you came out for the repairs. Love your comment of $145, do you want me to pull it out.

[@charlesmurphy1510]

Is that including labor?

[@nickv4073]

"Who wired this up?" "I don't know". lol!!!

[@RealityRenovations]

haha, I grew up living near a shooting range. he is totally right eventually you tune it out. Even though I don't live there anymore I still don't notice gun fire haha. probably not the best thing to tune out gun fire these days lol

[@charlesmurphy1510]

In the army I was artillery and slept and worked around 155 mm guns firing. They would shake the tent but I slept through it. Eventually got used to it. When I got out I was walking to work when a transformer on a pole exploded next to me, I didn’t even flinch.

[@Straycurrent]

Wow, they must've noticed no air coming out of the supply ducts but just let the unit keep running ... for who knows how long. Good video.

[@davidharmon8073]

Good job Steven hard working man.

[@RichBshine1972]

God that would drive me bananas if I had to listen to shooting every day.

[@PlumbsmartPaul]

It’s a beautiful sound.

[@epictoast6727]

@@wesleylargen my neighbor has 14 chihuahuas, that he never lets inside. i wish all i had to hear was gun shots.

[@kindervelt2005]

Sounds like Chicago after dark.

[@Davenottheone]

@@Hagfan789 there are better ways to display freedom smh...

[@CitizenPerkins]

@@wesleylargen -- I'll betcha a jelly donut that the shooting range was there first and that they built the housing tract(s) around it.

[@alaskafun522]

Ya hear the racket in the background Lavimoniere? That's freedom baby!

[@rwbillings]

She's spinning like a top now, mama. 👌

[@stevenlavimoniere]

other fan was spinning slow for sure

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

I love the way your customer acted like a toddler over the thermostats. Lol. He was the guy for sure that done it. Or a friend of his.

[@yellowdeer7163]

Those are the kind of calls I like. When you do 7 a day it's good to see one that's not bad.

[@efman2k3]

Great work Steve. Thanks for posting!

[@30roundclipazine79]

I love when you school these customers. I worked for Sears home services for 8 years and these customers would call and complain if my shirt came untucked. He is the annoying type that you know messed up the tstat install, the kind of guy that steps on you as you're trying to work on the floor. Cut the shaft in half to get the blade of next time

[@retiredammo4617]

Learned a lot by watching your videos! Than you so much!

[@tomcat27557]

Emerson makes the rescue motors in condenser and indoor motors. they will replace at lease 5 different fractional hp motors and others. stock several and you will seldom need to make a trip to the parts house but to restock on them. get the customer cool again and save money and time. make another service call or two that day. $$$$$ I carry 10 on my van and don't usually have to make a trip to the parts store.

[@cpronikkor2603]

Had a condenser fan motor go out in my 15 year old 2 1/2 ton trane package unit a couple weeks ago. It failed in the evening thankfully so I called a company that will remain nameless to deal with it, since I didn't want to drag my butt onto the roof and all the supply houses were closed. They came and wanted $950 for the motor and $450 for the labor(!) Are they making condenser fan motors out of gold now? Called up a few more places locally after sending him away and they were within the same price range. Thankfully I was home when the motor started to seize so I caught it quickly.. the motor windings didn't burn up! After I sent the man away I dragged my butt up the roof, pulled the disconnect and the motor, pulled the motor apart, cleaned off the goop, zoom spout oiled the heck out of it, managed to get it back together and with a few love taps get the motor happy enough to get me to the next day. Granted I live in Phoenix, AZ and it's been rather hot out, The markup was still too rich for my blood, I ended up getting up the next day thankfully cool from my exploits the night before, got a motor from a local supply house for $165, dragged it up the ladder and did it myself. I was all ready to shell out $550-$600 or so to have someone else do it, but geez, you gotta be a certified HVAC guy out here to not get ripped off out here!

[@cpronikkor2603]

Yeah it's all good. The tech was going to use a universal motor. I got a Mohave 70C rated motor (hecho en' mexico) and a new cap (made in usa), replaced it and followed the instructions on the motor, got the rotation correct and it is working great. OEM fan motor is not made any more (GE branded) but the replacement part online was $130, or I could have had a rescue universal motor for $69 (free shipping!). I opted to snag it locally, get a slightly better part and fix it fast though.

[@cpronikkor2603]

Understood. I called our local trane supply house, and they didn't have any of the superseded part in stock, nor could they get one within 2 days. I believe the replacement part is a Nidec motor just like the mohave universal I installed.

[@dklucas1]

Very Nice work Steve she's frozen up momma

[@kidalwys]

Steven from this video till now you look amazing!!

[@OpenSesame001]

Changing a blower motor while under Sniper file.. ** LIKE A BOSS **

[@barryhunt5357]

Awesome service and repair Steve ....

[@josemj059]

she's a frosti moma,nice work steven, next level men.

[@sofjanmustopoh7232]

I love those Porter Cable 12v mini drill driver Light , powerful, just the right size I ditch my dewalt 18v NiCad In one of my 8plex , 6 of those tempstar condenser fan motor burn up within 5 years Got really good at changing condenser motor . Lol

[@tomcat27557]

they dryer vent blowing on the o/s condenser unit not good. will blow lent and hot air on the coils in the summer making the unit run hot and longer run cycles. I have made a lot of money cleaning dryer vents out and replacing the o/s vents on them.

[@benjaminsvalberg4874]

Nice work Steve

[@tpach89]

Steve, I try to listen to as much of your commentary as possible. I’ve noticed you don’t like the pleated filters. Which do you prefer the most and why? Also, what are your thoughts on the different styles of reusable filters? The mesh screen style, K&N brand, foam style, etc. I’m also assuming the decision on which filter is used is depending on the blower and ducting setup. thanks in advance!

[@MrJujubean]

that man knows everything about his house but doesn't know who has been messing with that stat LOL

[@stevenlavimoniere]

he did not want to say ...his father called someone in to change them he said ..who ever it was was clueless about them is all i can say

[@MrJujubean]

obviously it was not an hvac tech.. baby the dog, a master hvac tech could have wired it better LOL

[@MrSmike123]

Bull!! He knew who wired it!! I think it was him!! Been there done that!!

[@kansascityshuffle8526]

In the end letting the customer save a little face over an irrelevant issue is good for business.

[@RobertL78]

She's an ice maker mama!!!!

[@tomsommer54]

We’re you near a shooting range. I heard a lot of gun fire in the back ground. Great video Steve.

[@georgesiatos9848]

great work steve!!!

[@michaelkolb6142]

Is their no tool you don't own, lam impressed. I am a firm believer in having the right tool for the job. You also use the best penetrating oil.

[@harrydickson4575]

Nice job Steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

thanks harry

[@warrenmacdonald1372]

Steve, the fan blade on the old motor looked a heck of a lot lower than where you set it on the new motor, to me anyway. I checked back on the video am I missing something?

[@AgentOffice]

I noticed too but i think the motor spindle was much shorter

[@bbm8873417]

Nice job Steve,I wonder why you can't by the acorn nuts for the remounting the motor.I would by them

[@Elfnetdesigns]

"Who wired this thermostat???" - "Idunno" XD I don't mind people watching me work or the occasional question, but the 20 questions and comments is what gets on my nerves. Especially on new IT or comms installs "Why are you drilling this hole? Why do you need in this room? Why this, why that, on and on" - Just unlock the freaking door and let me work and tyr to stay clear of things that may fall.. I would record more of my work but I get not asked but told not to on most jobs.. Kinda a bummer because I tend to work in some pretty unique areas like inside locomotive cabs installing radios and other comms gear or cell tower sites replacing transceivers.

[@royrolph]

Hey Steve what's that gauge setup your using?

[@soloryderrr]

What brand/model is that puller tool Steve? Does it work the same for squirell cages? I assume it does

[@bobesposito9073]

I’m noticing on a lot of these condensers the suction piping has rubatex in very poor condition. Shouldn’t this be replaced? I know it prevents added super heat.

[@dragonfly1414]

steven what is the name of a flat screen monitor you got there?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

its a ipad mini

[@dragonfly1414]

Thank steve

[@evanchapmanfanman]

Ugh those fan blades sometimes can be a real ass to get off, I worked on a couple of ACME fan jet circulator fans and getting them off was a chore and a half, took me 1 hour.

[@natehicks8939]

Shooting range, I thought it was your invitation to a shotgun wedding. Isn't that aerokroil some great stuff. It took that guy awhile to get used to the shooting, I wonder how long it took him to figure out he should not touch his hvac equipment?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

he said he does not here the shooting any more ..man i hurd it load and clear

[@natehicks8939]

His comment about the gun shots was a crazy as the one he made when you brought up the messed up stat wiring.

[@cashion556]

I’ve watched a number of fan motor replacements but only seen one where the service technician measured where the original fan was placed at the same position from the grill when the replacement motor installed. What’s up with that?

[@mikefoster7508]

Moving the fan blade either too high or too low will change the total air the fan is moving across then condenser coil. Always try to put it exactly where the old one was from the manufacturer.

[@realestateservicessaleshea99]

Next time cut the shaft in 1/2 lol😂 Just say'n 😂 Thanks again for the videos.

[@darrenskinner5928]

Oh mama Steven is a real working man lol So what is the deal with the filters you like the cheaper ones for more air flow Great videos thanks so much

[@romtopinstal7870]

Good job Steve

[@bboyette1017]

Is this near a gun range?

[@ahhell1]

don't have any rescue motors on the truck?

[@shanesprague764]

OMG this guy would drive me up a wall!

[@danielcraig8044]

I know shut up already

[@GillyGomez]

sounds like you were near the woodcock shooting range in Dartmouth.

[@natestenger9024]

Oh Mama, the cellar dweller is going postal in the background Mama!!!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

yea might be

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

I like that easy to line up blade

[@ricardorodriguez-se7tp]

You are correct you cant predict when something is going to brake

[@b-riair9114]

That customer sounds like Raymond from every body love Raymond

[@ItsMeJbird]

Was that Fast Eddie helping ya? LoL

[@Impedancenetwork]

I love the gun shots in the background at approx 7:30 & 7:55

[@alaskafun522]

And the last bolt while removing the fan motor is going to give business. Lol! The three break and then... lol

[@maustank8864]

How to you get used to that constant shooting ?

[@Brad1237202]

Nice repair Steven!! I know this house isn't anywhere near New Bedford, or you would be running for cover with the gun shots in the background! LOL!!!!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

it was in dartmouth . right behind a outdoor shooting range

[@Brad1237202]

Thats what I figured. What about all those dead and starving animals in Westport last week? I drive past that dirt road every day at the corner of R177 and Sanford Road and never thought anything of it. Unbelieveable!!! They should put that bastard in jail for life and throw away the key!!!!

[@donkeyhumper452]

A service wrench may fit that fan blade set screw.? ?

[@michaelpadovani9566]

next level service job, way to go

[@stevenlavimoniere]

back up and running

[@lroct6654]

ok steve next level

[@stevenlavimoniere]

thanks for watching

[@wyrtwister4260]

Sound of shooting range ? Sound of FREEDOM ! :-) I have seen 2 & 3 jaw pullers . Never seen that type of puller . Thanks , :-) God bless Wyr

[@aznate100]

Most irritating thing ever when the home owner bird dogs you the whole time...lol......either way great job Steve.

[@ryans413]

This is why home owners should educate them selfs a little on how everything works so they can spot the problem call the repair guy before it gets to bad.

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

You remember how cold it was at this time Steve?

[@steveo7624]

steven is that a craftsman impact, are happy with it, thanks

[@ahhell1]

Stephen Ostrander looks like porter cable

[@glennfranklin4523]

Glad that guy wasnt shooting at you

[@rolac6109]

7:22 I’m in the ghetto , ratatataa, ratatataaa..!

[@tonypuccio154]

If only we all could work as fast as that maybe there will be a little time left for us to enjoy the night time

[@hundredeyes5148]

why do all these homes have 2 air conditioners? In Minnesota we only have one that hooks into our forced air furnace.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

2 floors on this big house one systen for 1st floor one system for second floor

[@delaustin3053]

Why would wont to use the cheap filters?

[@45asunder1]

I know guys who would convince the homeowner to buy a whole new system.

[@jeremyboltin7700]

HAVE YOU TRIED THAT JACK SPRAY YET I LIKE IT IT"S THE JACK OF ALL SPRAYS

[@stevenlavimoniere]

never hurd of that one ..

[@desertfox4273]

If i notice a client has batteries in their thermostat, i normally connect a wire to common so they dont need batteries anymore. 9 times out of 10 theirs an extra wire to do it.

[@zarand2554]

The kind of people that get the basic filter disappoint me. One, your filter is NOT statically charged, more dust passes through. Two, its a cheap build. At the least get Filtretes red tier. (Higher than basic.) If I read his filter right, its a filtrete. Now I'm not saying get the highest tier either. I'm saying get a filter that has static charge.

[@Mickymaxywonder]

jeeney mac steve u were really mad at him in this one lmfao

[@MookieMan1]

That's gonna be one nice bill for that

[@bradford216]

Good job Steve. Isn't it great when someone messes it up and then you have to straighten it out. Meat heads !

[@brezzz0079]

are they shooting at you steve?

[@isotac7789]

Key word Goodman. Goodman spell terrible installation practices such as installing refrigerant piping in the way of service access.

[@DrewsLair]

This channel is gaining deserved subscribers currently 31,335 :)

[@CitizenPerkins]

It's August of 2020 now -- Steve's at 128K subs! 👍

[@DrewsLair]

Congratulations Steve!!!!

[@patboudreaux960]

that is some good artillery in the back ground lol

[@DriverDude100]

What are the chances that "US Motors" are US made?

[@kendallfitzgerald8599]

Don't even know what to say great job bud lol crazy call

[@bobbywenger5595]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RandomPerson-sb5mw]

"WHO HOOKED THESE THERMOSTATS UP?!!!" "I don't know...…….." HAHAHAH

[@danielcraig8044]

I'm going take a wild guess

[@CitizenPerkins]

@@danielcraig8044 -- _THE_ Daniel Craig of acting fame? 😮

[@mk2wonder]

Nice gun chots i backraund

[@Ram14250]

Steve; what's up with the gun fire we often hear in your videos?

[@davetheapplianceguy2528]

Steve was u in a bad neighborhood? Sounded like the ok corral out there.

[@g.n.6471]

I was waiting for you to tell me what the heck the gunshots were.

[@tomcat27557]

don't you warranty your parts and labor for a year? I do, only every had 2 motors go bad in under a year. that's in over 20 years in business.