They Ripped Him Off! Hacked Ductless HVAC System Don't Work: Can We Fix It?

Hacks Continue to Bring Stacks - Contractor Poorly Installed Ductless Mini Split HVAC System - No Gas, Multiple Kinks in Copper Lines - Mikey Pipes Salvaged the System!
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[@dh4971]

Did the guy a huge favor with this one and he probably doesn’t even realize it. Well done

[@danieljanowiec1324]

I love the fact you left the part in where you forgot to use the flare nut. Thanks for showing that. Great job.

[@racgrac28]

WE ALL FORGET THE FLARE NUTS, were not robots!

[@doncnunez6231]

Big hand for saving the homeowner some cash!! The Golden Bracelet HVAC MacGiver!!

[@domminicgregory6504]

You did this guy a huge favor

[@PipeDoctor]

Tell me about it. He was very apprehensive at first, but I think I appease him in bringing his system back to life and I know as long as electrically the system functions the mechanical side of the system. The refrigerant inside of the system will work flawlessly as long as no leaks develop in the existing line set.

[@shahsmerdis]

​@@PipeDoctor Probably also got a customer for life now too

[@gmard1]

Great job as always. Haters always accuse you of trying to get big $$ from your customers. Big heart Mikey pipes

[@stevenradams]

You saved that man a new pair of Air Jordan’s!

[@PipeDoctor]

I was waiting on the Air Jordan’s response

[@MrBen527]

Yep!

[@gomerhondo7249]

You saved him and found the real leak - way to go Mike!

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks!

[@paulphillips4148]

Mike you did what you needed to do. With what you had to work with. We all have had to do the same many times over. Good job

[@shahsmerdis]

Good feeling to know your quick and dirty is better than the best of a hack

[@PipeDoctor]

One thousand fuck in g percent

[@stevenstadterman9725]

@@PipeDoctor YEPPERS SYSTEMS ALREADY F ED UP..AN EXPERIMENT..SO HOW LONG IT LASTS

[@NicolasMuniz-n8g]

Mike went RAW, no Nylog, ain't got no time for that or needed.

[@PipeDoctor]

Always raw dog

[@mxslick50]

Hacks bring you stacks!! Excellent work as usual Mikey F'in Pipes!

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks again!

[@JohnSmith-cd8ch]

You did the absolute right thing for the customer.

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks!

[@utubepro7742]

GREAT JOB MIKEY GHAT UNIT IS ACTUALLY A GOOD UNIT BUT INSTALLED CRAPPY THANK GOODNESS YOU MADE IT GREAT AGAIN!

[@PipeDoctor]

Amen 🙏

[@robd7365]

Yes, I also like these blueridge units. Good quality at good price

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

you got a customer for life on that job Mikey F en PIPES!!!!!!!

[@PipeDoctor]

I hope so

[@josephbermudez8073]

As the navac flaring tool was going i was like nooooooooooo mike put the nut on there then skips to cutting it out shit had me in tears 😂 i never heard of that brand these amazon brands are getting crazy

[@PipeDoctor]

Yeah, I messed up there and I did not include the flare nut

[@mxslick50]

They are all pretty much made in the same Chinese factory, just have different labels slapped on at a distribution warehouse.

[@cthomaspac]

I love it when they leave the excess tubing coiled up behind the unit, creating an oil trap after oil trap, after oil trap. Have a nice day MP

[@PipeDoctor]

thats how you make minimum length requirements. I've had FUJITSU field service reps confirm this is what they want. Prove the manufacture wrong

[@kevinpearce3281]

Hey pipes. Nice work bud. I try to prevent having the connection behind the unit. Always easier to drill the hole on the right side and connect copper on the out side of the house.

[@PipeDoctor]

Agreed. I always bring the lines and connections outside. This wasn’t my install.

[@brianfoughty9006]

Ha! What a hack that guy was! I hate seeing people get burnt by fly by nights

[@user-wr8ro2ld6e]

Appreciate you Mikey P! F the haters, thanks for keeping it real. Again F the haters.

[@PipeDoctor]

Always

[@ryanwells1977]

Not in HVAC but I enjoy your content. That dude better call you back for a yearly maintenance check

[@PipeDoctor]

I hope so but no freebies

[@michaelshanahan9578]

Nice job Mikey.... Good for you on your decision to unblock the people... I think it shows a bigger man to take the criticism....

[@dkinfishing]

Let the haters hate Mike, you give them fuel when you bring them up… you did what the customer was able to pay

[@PipeDoctor]

Do you know what the customer paid no exaggeration half of what it normally would be +100 bucks

[@dkinfishing]

@@PipeDoctor good for you Mikey. Sometimes we have to do what the customer can afford, you could’ve walked away but bills need to paid

[@tmacgee1234]

Gotta do what ya gotta do. I was trying to warn ya about the flare nut but then I realized I'm talking to the phone lol

[@PipeDoctor]

And then you realized it’s reality TV

[@LilyRoseElectric]

Great job 🎉 home owner should be buying you a steak dinner and a drink for this one... 💯 percent truth

[@PipeDoctor]

Truth!

[@bagtube]

yep, you know what I forgot. Dez Nuts!

[@PipeDoctor]

In your mouth!

[@bagtube]

@@PipeDoctor 😆

[@robertsmith2956]

@@PipeDoctor Mikey bagged him.

[@shawnwright7804]

Awesome job. Excellent customer service.

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks again!

[@woodystokes1543]

Real world repair nice 👍🏼 work. You were limited by his budget and you got it done ✅ 😊

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks 👍

[@jaghifi]

did a 12000 btu pioneer last weekend exact same problem. was there about 2 hours

[@robertsmith2956]

I thought you had to coil extra copper horizontal so the oil doesn't get stuck in the vertical tube coil. I caught your flare with no fitting behind it. Nice edit to hide the mistake. LOL I don't like the open metal sides sticking up on the rack. Like the idea though. Needs a top rail, or some form of cap.

[@tmitch4976]

Nice job Mikey,something you have to do what you can to get the job done,

[@PipeDoctor]

Listen, at the end of the day, I drove 20 minutes to this customers location I verified the customers issue I diagnosed and offered options, the customer couldn’t afford the proper way of doing things it’s not like we’re violating EPA rules here we are delivering a service that the customer has in their budget and we’re getting paid.

[@tuffram2165]

That Blueridge system looks like a Midea made system which also makes the Bosch and Pioneer Mini split systems. I have the Bosch 12000 BTU heat pump mini split i installed in my master bedroom last spring and i have been fairly happy with it so far.

[@Spillmansgarage]

Just as I said “you forgot the nut!” 😂😂 Happens to the best of us Mikey!

[@PipeDoctor]

Sucks. Easy to correct with the flaring tool

[@Spillmansgarage]

@@PipeDoctor yes sir! Take care! 😃

[@stephenzies8867]

AWESOME Detective Work And Repair Mike. 👍 If Your Not Calling Pipe Doctor / Mikey Pipes / Mr. D Your Getting Screwed.

[@PipeDoctor]

I don’t know why why they don’t call Pipe Doctor to begin with because if they don’t, they’re getting royally hammered right in the keister

[@kodom85]

I've had to go back on so many installs by others over the years because of the flare fitting not seating properly, and the installer not pressure testing it because they 'trust' the factory flare. I've never trusted those flares, I always make new flares on the line set. Also always recommend using the FlareMate gaskets (or others like them) for mini-split flare connections. They've cut down on flare recalls drastically.

[@PipeDoctor]

People don’t know how to operate a tool properly

[@hvacrnortheastern2110]

Mike you keep it real due to flare nut every one does this when you trying to get done for the customer 😃See everyone try to save a buck but at end Mike probably save the compressor with all that piping coil like this isn’t good because your not getting correct gas coming back to cool the compressor and oil return .Eventually if the line didn’t have a kink and leak you be replacing a compressor on that unit home owner look at video and learn by the mistake at the end it’s going to $$$$ more than equipment cost.

[@hughschwartz6438]

Good job cleaning up a real mess!

[@PipeDoctor]

Thank you!

[@50sKid]

Who gives a shit about 500 microns, you got it done. What a mess to deal with, Jesus.

[@PipeDoctor]

thanks! I was waiting for your comment!

[@marcoferreira226]

Love it, I fucking had that happen the other day so pumped to use my flare tool then saw my flare on the unit (F.M.). That humming sounds like money until you have to do it twice. Still way faster than regular flaring tool. No fluffy BS here Keeping it real GOOD Job My Man

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks for posting

[@johnlyons4825]

Nice job as always. You always put your customers first.

[@PipeDoctor]

I try

[@stanleyedwards3023]

Way to go Mikey….it is what it is.

[@PipeDoctor]

Sure is!

[@williamserver4332]

Lucky customer. Great job.

[@PipeDoctor]

Ty

[@robd7365]

Almost looks like Franklin square... Especially with the planes flying over so close

[@PipeDoctor]

Nope, Queens

[@sjorge07]

Mikey pipes that’s some nice work… keep it up.

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks, will do! That’s the plan baby

[@Kenbo-topshelf]

Great job Mikey Pipes....as always!

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks again!

[@andychristo1236]

Economy refrigeration sells that stand

[@PipeDoctor]

eBay?

[@andychristo1236]

Economy in flushing

[@matthiasbowie3844]

Lol. I saw that nice nice flare... noooo fittings. Gotta love it

[@PipeDoctor]

I love it

[@unknownvalor9755]

8:28 it only gets worse...... also wtf is with the routing on this unit..... Mikey is that drain tube Fing useless because the unit is in the basement? This unit looks like it installed with the beer payment method and the beer was clearly paid upfront.

[@PipeDoctor]

Cheap beer no less

[@tylerwilliams3868]

greatvideo! you worked with what you got and got the job done!

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks!!

[@cadayx]

Great job, Mikey!

[@PipeDoctor]

Ty

[@tbag-2224]

There's nothing wrong with doing repairs that are "good enough" when the customer is on the same page and understanding. It's actually the right thing to do in situations when budget is a concern. If it's safe and it works, understood by the customer, it's good. Many people have been fed by farmers that fixed their equipment in the middle of the field.

[@throttlebottle5906]

in general, too short a line-set makes more compressor/refrigerant noise transfer to the indoor coil(it's like a large speaker). it can also ramp up and down in surges, instead of slow changes with enough gas/liquid buffering in the lines. it could possibly set error codes if it start surging/flooding too much. you did about all you could given the totally hacked up butcher mess you were handed. 🤔

[@PipeDoctor]

Yup 👍

[@1022hard]

He got a bargain repair! Nice job!

[@PipeDoctor]

Yes he did

[@metx9915]

I love that flaring tool.

[@PipeDoctor]

Me too it’s awesome

[@JesseDoesHVAC]

Mini splits generally need a min 6ft/2m lineset to prevent short cycling

[@PipeDoctor]

Is that a universal rule across all brands

[@JesseDoesHVAC]

@@PipeDoctor i cant speak for the system you fixed up, but a lot of the brands available here (Australia 🇦🇺 ) eg; fujitsu, daikin, mitsubishi, panasonic all have similar requirements for the minimum installed lineset length in their literature.

[@robertsmith2956]

That looked like at least 6ft when you go over to the wall then up inside the wall and across to the evap connector.

[@andytrudell4889]

I have repaired so many of those Amazon special split systems that diy guys install.

[@PipeDoctor]

I’ve tossed many of them too

[@robertsmith2956]

@@PipeDoctor ouch. I want a broken one so I can see the control board to see if I can integrate it into my house.

[@MightyMeehow]

This is refer service, this could have been done in 2hrs so crunching down for 1 is a hugeeeee favor. That's love lmao

[@PipeDoctor]

Thank you for acknowledging the effort! Your support means a lot.

[@joehrlein847]

Nice job Mike. I did not know you can restrict the trolls.

[@PipeDoctor]

Yeah, you can block and restrict people from commenting

[@HughesManHVAC]

Nicely done Mike!

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks so much!

[@mccarthymccarthy237]

Yeah I’ve done it to forgot they’re not

[@johnphillipsplumbing7148]

Getting it done,it's war out there! Eff the haters, it's not the critic who counts. In the arena, a speech by teddy Roosevelt ,READ IT! EFF THE CRITICS!

[@mitchdenner9743]

Quick and dirty. I like it.

[@rjv1415]

Good job

[@PipeDoctor]

Thank you

[@andytrudell4889]

I love my navac.

[@gabrielstern4992]

Good job this unit is probably a rebadged gree just like the Mr cool mini splits where the come with what they call recharged linesets and just tell the consumers coil up the excess linesets and don't vacaum the system. And the ubtus come recharged with refrigerant but the consumer should have called you to do the linesets and instalation VS paying whoever did that hack job of an instalation and would ended up saving money anyway paying you to install it cut the linesets corectly flare vacaum down to 300 microns and release the charge from the condenser good job and you can always come back later on and cycle the rest refrigerant back into the compressor and vacaum it down to spec later on.

[@greekmaster1001]

you ever come into Brooklyn on New Utrecht and in the 70s street there’s warehouses that sell these split units thousands of these they sell every week all Asian non-licensed contractors. It’s unbelievable. they come with these big trucks. Every single tool needed in them trucks no lettering no commercial plates. They’re lined up on New Utrecht every single morning, especially now the season is starting

[@PipeDoctor]

Hacks will continue to bring me stacks

[@greekmaster1001]

@@PipeDoctor #ALWAYS

[@brians8664]

Got that tailgate warranty on this one for sure

[@PipeDoctor]

No. It’s a legit service call. Receipt. Taxes and all. I gave a break on the labor.

[@peter-pg5yc]

what a mess that installer did. yea one must follow customers wishes. Thank goodness other guy never came back.

[@PipeDoctor]

Yeah he really fucked it up

[@throttlebottle5906]

at 8:36 I tried yelling, " wait, you forgot the flare nut", but my voice doesn't travel back in time. 🤣🤣

[@PipeDoctor]

lol 😆

[@angelagosto8327]

Man that mini split install looks like crap, but you did better job then that hack job who installed it

[@joehernandez8208]

800$ repair in an hour? Did I hear that correctly?

[@Trujillo4u]

You saved the day for someone, question.. what do you think about that particular unit/brand? Im considering getting a 2 zone one. Thanks

[@PipeDoctor]

I have zero feedback or comments on the brand.

[@baylifehvac991]

Awsome repair! I’m surprised u even attempted to repair that shit show 😂😂😂 Great content usual

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks!

[@sjd3021]

the lineset with white insulation shouldnt be used for refrigeration... once the inside of the foam insulation gets wet it causes a chemical reaction with the copper and causes pinholes in the piping

[@BlahBlah-em2ed]

The blessings of stacks by jibroni’s that hack.

[@michaelsannuti270]

Great job

[@PipeDoctor]

Thank you!

[@williamloder9194]

Should be very interesting to hear the trolls remarks . I will have my popcorn ready

[@daanski82]

Mike thanks for the "flare nut forgetting'" I was MIKE MIKE you forget something

[@robertsmith2956]

Always happens when you are showing off your new toys.

[@cchurch816]

Why not a new line set?

[@stevealoia]

I hate when I forget the flair nut . Lol

[@PipeDoctor]

Me too

[@macogarage6428]

Exelent, and always happens to me went I do the flairs

[@williamtorres3394]

Mikey we all make mistakes! And F# the hater’s

[@Mastamurph162]

You ever consider brazzing instead of flares? Also quick connect fittings are life savers

[@throttlebottle5906]

removing the flares on anything, generally voids the manufacture warranties on the spot. if you do braze, they generally want you to use bare line and braze to pre-flared stubs or still flare the ends.

[@andychristo1236]

Great job Mike. U hod no problem? With that short line set

[@mxslick50]

H probably didn't use the normal full charge, Mikey's a sharp guy he added enough to get'er done and no more.

[@alanjordan7713]

I was yelling you forgot the nut my wife yelled at me shut up lol oh and my personal belief is the home owner installed that there was just to many faults for a company to do justy opinion have a good day

[@PipeDoctor]

I know I was yelling at myself too

[@russellhill5959]

Have you seen the price of copper today? Today's copper market price is $4.89 per pound.

[@PipeDoctor]

NO WAY!!!!! SERIOUS??

[@christopherdelon3026]

Homeowner installed that

[@PipeDoctor]

Well, you know an HVAC professional did not install that

[@stevenstadterman9725]

SOOO TRUE,,CALL HIM KINKY !!

[@racgrac28]

Back in the old days we put r12 in one end and let it out the other, to purge all the air out, then charged it up and you were good. no vac pump, nothing. LOL

[@robertsmith2956]

Didn't work on my cars ac. garage was shocked it took 4lbs of freon to fill it. I remember driving out of state to get some PAG oil, Shop put some in a plastic cup for me so I could oil my hose fittings. Was about 105 degrees when I went to get it charged. Said he had to wait till it cooled off. Pointed out it will never cool off in this heat. which house on which fitting, and melted my arm hooking them up. Only charged me for the freon.

[@sciatl2505]

It’s working

[@PipeDoctor]

👍

[@paulkenney5846]

You are the man

[@PipeDoctor]

Far from the man, but thank you.

[@robd7365]

Pipe doc, i came across a split heat pump unit that heats perfectly all winter without problems. But come sunmertime in AC mode, she'll freeze up the evaporator a couple times a week. Pressures are good. Could it be a faulty txv or eev in the indoor evaporator ? Any input would be super appreciated, thank you!

[@PipeDoctor]

Maybe a thermistor issue?

[@GoatzombieBubba]

Best to hire someone that knows mini splits so there is no big ass loop of copper tubing hanging off back side.

[@PipeDoctor]

I think he realize that after he paid this guy

[@HonchHeado]

Well you have max min line sets so a coil hanging there is sometimes usual should be mounted to the wall properly, but you check it first before using it.

[@Menik559]

Only if they had pressure tested🤦🏽‍♂️

[@PipeDoctor]

Yeah imagine that

[@jeromesosnoski7001]

Mike nice job would have done the same thing..A lot better than the last guy Lol

[@djdaex]

good i do same it work get pay move on lol

[@PipeDoctor]

Yup 👍

[@robd7365]

I like blueridge splits, whays your opinion of them MP?

[@PipeDoctor]

I have NO opinion of them

[@robd7365]

I was also impressed with the quality of the line set insulation, almost on par with Mitsubishis insulation. Mr Cool seems to brag about theirs , but it's junk. The sun dissolves it within a season

[@8799crosby]

i bet the first guy never torqued the flare nuts

[@PipeDoctor]

Torqued what’s a torque wrench?

[@8799crosby]

@@PipeDoctor lol a lot of guys don’t torque the flare nuts , I’ve done so many I have the numbers burned in my brain . 1/4-13 3/8-30 1/2-46 5/8-56

[@robertrichard9460]

So Mikey pipes we fast forward you blowing through stop signs and red lights???😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PipeDoctor]

Did you catch them? I’ll give you $5 for each

[@kirkthompson6855]

Wow how sht was that installed my 13 year old son could do better 😂 Great job bringing that back to life Mike😎👍

[@PipeDoctor]

Thanks 👍

[@HonchHeado]

What they did is left it in their van/truck and they've put something heavy on it and didn't wanna be bothered cutting and brazing it. They think shit im not selling for scrap not enough time to fix it which would take all of 10 minutes. And just used it? That is I mean almost criminal.

[@PipeDoctor]

Agreed 👍

[@michaellaird6982]

No Nylog??? Shouldn't you lick it before you stick it ??

[@domminicgregory6504]

Minimum line that only matters for noise reduction anyway these things don’t even get loud enough to bother as long as they’re installed properly Don’t ever worry about minimum line length I’d rather see that be too short rather than wrapped up like that in the back and creating oil traps

[@PipeDoctor]

Really? I pulled my hoses from the ports - had plenty of ooil

[@domminicgregory6504]

Of course there’s gonna be oil still not saying that traps loss of oil but oil traps aren’t good refrigeration systems all I was saying was don’t worry about minimum line length minimum line set length in place for noise nothing else there was really good way better than wrapping set in coils behind it

[@domminicgregory6504]

My talk to text is clearly not working that well. I was trying to say that was really really good. What you did. And minimum line lengths are only in place for noise and nothing else. You did a good job. Much rather shorter line versus Lions coiled in the back.

[@PipeDoctor]

@@domminicgregory6504 id like to learn more about oil traps, when it a trap necessary? When the evap is below the condenser?

[@domminicgregory6504]

No traps are good when the evaporator is a certain amount of above manufacture, specs for lift manufactures will recommend a trap at the evaporator if it’s above hypothetically, let’s say 25 for shits and giggles and that helps protect the compressor. A bunch of liquid refrigerant mixed with oil doesn’t come back and slam the compressor when the unit shut off