Goodman Gas Furnace failed

[@jeevespreston]

It’s a pleasure to watch you work, and get just a glimpse of depth of knowledge you’ve acquired over years of servicing these beasts…

[@tmccrick]

When it fired then went out, I knew that $100.00 bill was coming out! I really enjoy your videos and commentary!

[@tomwalker9184]

Ted I've noticed that the $100.00 dollar bills clean flame sensors better than other $1.00 bills.

[@Jon-hx7pe]

with the way inflation is going, will need a trillion dollar bill to be able to clean a sensor soon enough.

[@picklerix6162]

Over the years, I've noticed that some people love to flash large bills. I don't flash cash where I live. It invites pick pockets and other criminal types.

[@markcollins457]

Good job, the Goodman stamped steel burners have the little flame jumper to jump to the next burner during ignition and I have found that quenched area full of lint giving delayed ignition there not the best furnace although they do leave you bleeding with all that sharp metal.

[@Austin23191]

Ted I worked on 2 of those goodmans this week. One was working fine (28 years) and the other had a cracked heat exchanger (29 years)

[@waltershulas623]

Great video Ted it’s better to be safe than sorry as HVAC technicians. Our main concern is customer safety and if you feel the unit is not safe you explain it to the customer and you do the right thing you did the right thing as always. Great video. Stay safe out there Ted

[@TravisLang667]

you got me trying to look around the corner and help you put that screw back in LOL.

[@JesseDoesHVAC]

“We dont necessarily need a light” said no warranty service tech in my state (victoria, Australia) Wish more techs shared that mentality Ted. I appreciate the work and your videos give me motivation when i start hating the industry

[@brnmcc01]

Good job Ted, I've adjusted many of those regulators, and none of them smelled like gas with the adjustment cap off. They're not supposed to leak. That cap is more of just a dust cap, and keep fingers out of it... diaphragm is leaking on that one.

[@steveb365]

...which was probably getting incorrect pressure into the burners.

[@chatrkat]

Only a well seasoned and experienced tech can fish a screw behind the gas valve with his fingers and manipulate the camera at the same time without dropping the screw. 👍🏻 I like that new Klein ratchet driver kit, but not as a regular use screwdriver

[@brianp9115]

Thanks for explaining as you go. What a great teacher.

[@Collinjay_Barton]

Just casually pulls out that 💯😂

[@toneale]

Another great one Ted. So many would have looked at the age and said, "yeah, time to replace." You tried to save it - it just couldn't be saved. I would love to see the finished product once the replacement is done.

[@JesseDoesHVAC]

Any good tech worth his salt looks at these types of calls as a challenge. A bit like Frankensteins monster, “IT LIVES!” Aint no better feelin

[@gidzey4783]

Just got done a 12 hour day of residential HVAC repair and home watching another anti diy hvac video. Always love to learn from the greats.

[@Garth2011]

Yessiree...that gas plumbing Christmas tree is a contraption. The shaking is likely the heat exchanger due to cracks and weakened. I'd have thought a longer nut driver would give your left hand the room to twist it right on in...also less chance of the socket slipping with a longer shaft driver as you twist it. Looked like there was room for one anyway. Yes...time for a new system, review of ducting, returns, filter ideas, etc. Too bad...that system looked to be in good condition.

[@aaronbrown3573]

Klein makes an earth magnet with key chain mount doesn't fit every size too or extension but I've found it will magnetize just about any too long enough to put difficult screws in. Not a bad 5 -10 dollar purchase

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

Those old Goodman furnace s in the hx there is a couple of screws that either came loose or someone didn't put back. Those screw dn the hx in the cabinet. And liability is the key, you don't want to be a liability of someone dies or no one wakes up. Red tag when in doubt. Good call Ted.

[@jackl9922]

Great job Ted. Miss having more videos.

[@c_young-hvac4586]

Reminded me of the pink slim in Ghostbusters when they put it in th3 toaster .....shake it up !!

[@Flea-Flicker]

I've been around the horn, and just bought a house. I passed on a house that was 100 years old with a furnace in the attic. It seems no matter what, you have flames near very combustible wood and asphalt shingles. Even if professionally installed, I prefer my furnaces in the basement on the concrete and near a readily available hose for emergencies. But I am not an HVAC guy, so please educate me on how this is safe. Thank you.

[@moeselec]

Good job as always you do. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@Robnord1]

Thanks for yet another one Ted. 👍 A fat mouse in the blower wheel causing vibrations maybe?

[@robalexander7348]

Nice video Ted, it's best to keep the lady safe 👍 Greetings from Australia

[@toms7098]

Ted is that the first gas appliance? In the 2 states ive been in the regulator is just off the meter. I dont see them indoors around here (midwest).

[@scottallen5182]

Ted, is it ok to use one dollar bills to clean flame sensors? I haven't seen one of those one hundred dollar bills in my area since Biden went in.

[@RVail623]

There's a Klein Tools model 32304 screwdriver that's HVAC specific. For tight spaces, there's also "Klein Tools 65200 Ratchet Set, 5-Piece Mini Ratchet Set". Amazon offers both.

[@762531971]

Love the stubby

[@Hvac-dude]

Hi Ted 😊😊 that's an oldie right there 😊 the brown turd goodman 🤣🤣 I'm just joking I actually don't mind goodman !!

[@rodgraff1782]

What is the purpose of the extra regulator in the attic? Should be one outside at the meter, and one in each appliance. Was the gas line undersize, and they had to Jack up the pressure? We have two stage propane, with a high pressure regulator at the tank, and a low pressure regulator at the house. Is that the case here?

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Cowboy, your Nova is waiting for you at PH Fabrication ! Looks great

[@danobrien3109]

That tape is drier than your sense of humor Theodore hahaha. 👍🇨🇦

[@ThermalDynamicSevices]

That Goodman had a good rhythm to it lol

[@DavidRodriguez-qb6dd]

Hey buddy I got a question I has train about this and my other factory representative I've been having problems here in South Florida well actually mid Florida what's the lizards getting over and around behind the circuit boards and shorten them out I was told by train don't put any kind of wire mesh or anything around them to keep them out they said it will impede on the airflow and caused the board to overheat which sounds okay I guess but what do you think to keep the losers out this is only on package units and split units with condensers outside with boards ever since colvic hit it's been difficult to get boards especially for some of the older units so if I can avoid it by not having the lizards short amount and cook them out I would rather do that let me know

[@Boga217]

Being a mechanic I see so many techs that could benefit from a 1/4 ratchet with a couple extensions and universal joint. Like behind that valve, even easier with a cordless 1/4 ratchet with flexible extension would have been easy. And even a cheapo harbor freight would easily hold up to sheet metal use.

[@picklerix6162]

My GMP100 was 28 years old and still running when I replaced it. At 17 years, the burners would intermittently go out right after lighting. I had replaced the flame sensor the year before because the ceramic had cracked. Eventually, I replaced the control board and that fixed the problem.

[@brnmcc01]

Bad ground connection to the burners can also do that. I was thinking with all that shaking going on might have made something come loose where the burner housing bolts onto the heat exchanger plate, or ground wire screw came loose.

[@Eddy63]

I'd be interested in knowing what that knocking noise was too ... Please keep us posted and thx for posting ...

[@OnusBones]

I wonder if Mickey-rat crawled in there some time ago and passed, unbalancing the blower. There are two more videos to make out of this; the changeout is one, and the post-mortem is the other. I don't know if it would quite fit on the stubby, but there are magnetic collars you can get that go on the shafts of screwdrivers to make the tip magnetic.

[@drewbush6535]

Wow some reason haven't been getting your videos had to come looking for you

[@gunslayer1919]

If it’s possible, I would like to see how you take out the old system and install the new systems if you could make a video of you guys doing that

[@stephenbullock1443]

The heat exchanger u tubes slightly slipped out its bracket that's crimped the unit is horizontal causes this problem

[@KevinfinityDrums]

What a flex pulling out the Benjamin. Do you think the abrasive/scuff pads are too much?

[@Mike34b]

That blower vibration was making a sick beat at one point

[@barrypritchard2306]

You are awesome because that is very damaging if that catch on fire very big 👍 up to you 👍👍👍👍👍

[@freebird7328]

Cleaning a 6 dollar part with a C-note got to love Ted..

[@guskalo1981]

Would like to see an installation video.

[@Redracer608]

Had a Goodman today ,high limit popped. Re-set...too much orange in burner flame and burner box got hot to the touch...pulled the exhaust....the immediate smell screamed...cracked heat exchanger.

[@bryansimon4072]

Had a vibration like that , found the blower wheel out of balance also damaged the motor. .

[@ChrisbyChickenMan23]

That Goodman was haunted, no doubt about it

[@a.n.conley8109]

cool mini flashlight, I used to have one just like it but I left lying somewhere

[@JeffOsborne-x3o]

When you have those furnaces in the horizontal position the draft inducer pulls the flame away from that sensing rod just enough to make this happen

[@Tim_Takacs]

I had one just like it, even same year. I pulled the burner assembly every year to clean my flame sensor until I got tired of if about 5 years ago and replaced my furnace LOL - ratta tat tat what you're seeing with the gas regulator and gas lines is out of code here in TX. Can't do it. Black Pipe only i believe.

[@markcollins457]

Toupee with a chin strap FUNNY.

[@Farm_fab]

Ted, there might have been something in the fan blade that made it out of balance. A chunk of insulation, a piece of paper that allowed dirt to build up, etc.

[@jdretiree2433]

Sounded like a cat got caught sleeping in the heat exchanger cavity and was trying to get out. TFA.

[@The12stonesfan]

Hey Ted what replacement options did the customer go with for indoor and outdoor? I’d imagine these days with the outrageous pricing of equipment single stage looks very good these days hahaha. Take care Ted

[@douro20]

No power switch at the air handler?

[@ryanr1835]

Just a suggestion, I would recommend taking micro amps before pulling the flame sensor to save you the hassle.

[@thewannabetradesman]

Electricity fears this man "Why use the switch when i can manhandle the live wires"

[@zackmax7184]

I thought that Regulators were supposed to be Outside?

[@Paul-IE-Repairs]

i had one i looked at yesterday, that was tripping the high limit fault at 109F not 120F, but it was tripping it quicker than i could probe up and check to see if it opened up. i wound up bypassing it and monitoring the temperature with my temp probe till it satisfied.

[@sku32956]

Here the Gas service installs a main regulator at the service to the house .

[@iancourter7291]

“I got my new 150-in-1…” 😂

[@maraudersr1043]

Would definitely want to know the Post Mordem Results!

[@jrt2924]

Wont probably see Post install since his guys change The units and doesnt film.

[@TedCookHVAC]

Yes there will most likely be a follow up video for this one. I like to take apart the furnaces and look at the heat exchangers if they are not obvious.

[@brnmcc01]

@@jrt2924 He goes back on some of them to do QC, and does film the new install and goes over what was done etc. Probably doesn't have time to do them all, or homeowner goes out of town or something right after the install was completed.

[@letslockit]

21/2 ton replacement. What manufacture would you use?

[@Garth2011]

Ted sells Trane. Read the side of his van.

[@myrtlebeachbum1373]

Ruud for sure

[@zack9912000]

Rheem, stay the hell away from goodman. They are for landlords and people who dont know better

[@The98deville]

Trane

[@letslockit]

@@Garth2011 I was asking Ted not you. I know what he sells.

[@darkenergy5686]

And that folks is why I love my Trane electric furnace.

[@c21meister]

The cells have come a loose and started knocking into each other. My old Goodman did that.

[@normrussell4346]

Like your style.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Nice work👍👍

[@TedCookHVAC]

Thanks for the visit !!

[@Thf60]

How cold can it possibly be in South Carolina…Wade Hampton fought like hell from Spotsylvania Courthouse to Cold Harbor and beyond

[@throttlebottle5906]

carry a personal co detector and if it goes off call in the fire department. they'll happily deem it unsafe and shut it all down, well them and the gas department both.

[@leroydrayton1910]

Sometimes do what I do I just take some mustache wax stick it in there and that'll hold the screw long enough sometimes that by a homeowner you live and learn i guess

[@daveoswald5375]

Well... that`s a fancy screwdriver. Too bad it didn't have a Canadian made Roberstson Screwdriver bit in it. #bestscrewdriverever.... LOL...

[@davidfalensbirth2031]

Takes out 100$ bill to clean it. Thats why i got into this business

[@sergiohernandez4163]

Believe or not I have come across a gas valve on old furnace that made lot of rattling like that.

[@YukonHawk1]

Great job as always.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Good call on that one...

[@RK_HVAC]

Ted to the rescue. Love your videos. Can’t help but wonder what those arm chair bandits will say about cycling power like that but who cares what they think. Keep up the great content Ted.

[@PatricksDIY]

you mean like you just said?

[@benjamintimmins1656]

Must be nice having such a steady hand that you can film with an iPhone and work with the other! Make that 💰❗

[@ishalljr]

I would like to see the inside please. Thanks

[@johnbalasa711]

Blower may be not balance hitting the inside.

[@paulschmidt7473]

Could probably save a lot of lives if they simply made CO detectors mandatory, in any building with fuel burning appliances. They are some places, like here in Ontario, Canada.

[@jackl9922]

I’m surprised copper is allowed for gas. Not in my neck of the woods.

[@christopherhaak9824]

Copper is the interior gas line of choice in most of the country.

[@BensSightSoundandAuto]

Same here in Australia, most gas line is copper, or more commonly these days, yellow PEX

[@fight4ourright306]

Not in mine either. Black Iron pipe ONLY.

[@natepeterson7145]

​@@christopherhaak9824 not in Northern Illinois . L.p. is usually ran in copper though.

[@CT-vm4gf]

What’s the problem with copper?

[@northwoodsguy1538]

Your a good man.👍

[@FindLiberty]

Single flash - sensing flame without heat call - Jeez - leaking gas valve? The circuit design is pretty failure-proof, IDK what else it could be...

[@andygulick6085]

topee with a chin strap......hahaha

[@KevinHarvey-qw5mj]

My fan comes on and makes noise when running then makes a big noise when the fan is stopping vibration in the squirrel cage getting cold so don't really have money to fix it and i have a old drafty house and comes on more than should I think but have lung stuff going on so does my wife was on life support in February and again in April so got to get something figured out just saying

[@549BR]

Better safe then sorry. 😎

[@winkhvac62]

Good one Ted

[@jdansauce3791]

Why Anti DIY?

[@georgeschikschneit7142]

Why does always take a 100 dollar bill. To clean the flame rod

[@Midwest116]

Is that a Klein screwdriver?

[@SonicOrbStudios]

Definitely looking like their 15-in-1

[@moeselec]

A hundred Dollard bill to clean a flame sensor!😊😊

[@JohnCap523]

Have to admit i’ve never cleaned a flame rod (sensor) with a $100 bill.

[@dennisnoone7427]

the goodman outlasted those carrier/Bryant furnaces lol

[@steveg5576]

Knock....must be that Chinese NG.....?

[@zackmax7184]

It might be a little bit Crusty as Steve Lav says.

[@TeemarkConvair]

i would rather the"comments" and have the customer safe.

[@dougdonaho]

Toupee with a chin strap. 😂

[@thankswillie]

must be a PITA to fit through pull down?,,,,cut hole in roof...lol

[@danwittels5542]

You can get a new heat exchanger from Sears Parts Direct for $100 plus $15 for shipping. You should be able to do the whole job for around $600. What's a new Trane system gonna cost? $10,000?

[@GoatzombieBubba]

5 grand plus a tax write off.

[@danielkelley7422]

Go into business and show us all how it’s done

[@adamhyche8947]

Probably… and the customer gladly chose a new system over repairing the 25 year old furnace. Just because you CAN repair something doesn’t mean it’s in the clients best interest. I’m sure you noticed there were more issues than just the heat exchanger.

[@gor312]

What's the point of doing a $600 repair on a system that's basically at the end of its design life? If the heat exchanger has failed, the rest of the system is probably not far behind. You do a $600 repair, and then 3 months later the compressor will short to ground or the evaporator will leak and the customer will have to replace it anyway, but they will be $600 poorer. And $500 for an evaporator change-out labor is cheap, most places would charge double that.

[@Redracer608]

Drip leg has to have a right angle for it to work...red flag