How to Read SUPERHEAT and SUBCOOLING

How to check, measure, and read superheat and subcooling on a central air conditioner unit. In this video I do not go into the details of superheat and subcooling, the science behind it and how it works. This is not a troubleshooting or diagnosing video, I simply show how to measure it and provide the simple formula needed to calculate the superheat and subcooling values.
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[@Beyros]

I was watching another video and that dude was so confusing and then remembered this page. You make it very easy to understand. Thanks for sharing!!

[@johnimamericanjett8095]

How many people wrote that on their gauges

[@michaelszczys8316]

SuperHEAT is amount refrigerant vapor is heated over boiling point plus pressure. It is confusing as it takes place where things are cooling. Your mind wants to think opposite. SubCOOLING is amount refrigerant liquid is cooled below condensing point plus pressure, once again confusing because it takes place where things are hot and your brain wants to think opposite again.

[@eprofessio]

I am a master HVACR contractor with 26 years and this is the best explanation of measuring super heat and Sub cool that I have watched.

[@benfranqui5283]

Me too

[@rowlandjames2894]

I agree this guy is amazing thanks your videos are amazing and helping me a lot thanks again keep going !!!!!!!!

[@fishlifeknives7429]

You a master, yet watching a video to know how too.🤣 What you even doing here?? Haha. No need to answer. Lol

[@eprofessio]

@@fishlifeknives7429 I watch a lot of HVAC videos to stay sharp and troll people.

[@asadmughal1426]

Mee too

[@lauderdalechad]

2hrs of being confused in class about SH +SC and you just made it all make sense in 10min... Thanks a bunch!

[@89ktone]

agreed

[@Dalowkey1]

Forreal though smh

[@realSamAndrew]

I've been reading a lot of these types of comments throughout the HVAC videos and I wonder how can this be? Are all the tech schools just that bad?

[@smitty90100]

Lol 7 years and still have ro look it up from time to time

[@erickvaliente8158]

Very good at explaining , can you make a video how to charge a unit and how you reach the right sub cooling and super heat ?

[@freddygill3425]

I wrote those formulas on my gauges. I couldn't, for the life of me, keep that straight in my head. Thank you. Great tip!

[@yoshioramirez9983]

I'm definitely going to do that also.

[@Badger1776]

As an hvac beginner I appreciate this video for the backflip training. Subbed. Lol

[@basspig]

That was the first time somebody explained how to make these measurements in a way that I could understand. Thank you.

[@andrewbutler1423]

I’ve been an HVAC mechanic for over 30 years and I have to say that you have the best HVAC channel on KZbin 👍 keep up the great work.

[@camgallegos]

not only did I learned how to read superheat and subcooling but I also now know how to do backflips, Thanks Jay

[@adamdorado3970]

No ones ever been able to explain this to me and now I finally understand

[@SwedishHunter77]

I don't know man why schools made it so difficult for us 😅. Thanks for the most simplified way I ever seen.

[@MrKnowledge13]

Man you are one awesome dude I learned a lot from watching your videos and I totally appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us…ok so now watch till the end people because he also teach you how to do back flips😂😂😂 seriously …Much love bro keep being awesome💯

[@martinmyers8329]

A good teacher is someone that can put detailed instruction across in a simplified manner .This guy is able to do this incredibly well ! Thank you so much

[@donovanslezak2016]

I just got hired at a hvac company two days ago and I’ve been watching your videos along with hands on learning and I am doing amazing in the Field! Thank you for your videos!

[@JurassicJolts]

HVAC school is a good resource as well. I would recommend giving it a few years if you ever consider giving up. There will be tough times and stress but it gets better. Welcome to the trade my friend!

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good luck this trade has beaten me down for years if i could change i would

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@@jakes8646 why?

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How is the job going?

[@vernroach3413]

Semi retired HVAC service/Installer and former instructor...This is simple and very clear and the idea of marking the gauges, just plain smart...Thanks.

[@skol7011]

Retired after 35 years,first 3 in residential and 32 years in commercial and industrial and I would agree with Shawn Green that this is a great video for beginners and even some guys that take there skills for granted. There are many times guys hook up low side gauges and don’t purge there hose and inject air into the system. Well done young man👍🏻

[@andreytrueman8635]

I’m doing a lot of refrigeration work, so I always connect high side first and purge low side through it, because with r134 you can get negative pressure inside with low charge

[@pitcher_work]

you really make it easy for us to understand this. keep it up the good work man

[@renenunez1254]

Straight forward and easy for this homeowner to comprehend...you're a gem!

[@motionmoe]

Love the bonus material after the credits.

[@imhungry1778]

Finally! A video that actually covered what it said it would, and didn't over complicate things. Thx!

[@hubielane4218]

Thanks for your help .

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Good video! Tell homeowner to get that galvanized pipe gas line removed!!!

[@sirhc07]

I've learned and comprehended more from you than instructors in school

[@sniffles8655]

This was the most helpful video out of all the HVAC videos I have watched. Thank you so much!

[@marcelinovelez2936]

My teacher made this seem so complicated with all the formulas in 4 hours of class and I just learned it the best in 11 minutes of my time. Thank you!

[@mannyaparicio9197]

This guy is the best teacher someone can have straight to the point nothing confusing, clear as water.

[@stephenflaim9529]

The idea of writing on the back of the gauges is brilliant. Thank you

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the best! always shows the best tips in plain speak!

[@rogerc33186]

Just started HVACR school and your video has been extremely helpful. Thanks, God Bless!

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How is school coming

[@lisanjoel]

Better explanation of these 2 than the instructors at school

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[@hoado3013]

i am taking a HVAC class. I am so brand new in this career. Your video helps me a lot. Thanks so much.

[@arcanicreaper9452]

Yah know. I always forget subcooling due to working on so many r22 systems. I like how you suggested writing it on the back of the gauges. As easy of a thought as it sounds I've never had it

[@shawnbowe9436]

Special thanks on the knowledge from the Bahamas friend,you are the guy just starting classes at school on hvac

[@para0677able]

Love your stuff, brother. You break it down in such a way, that even a knucklehead like myself picks up the information quickly. Keep it up.

[@thereckchanic4709]

They make it so complicated in class that it was hard to remember. You simplifying it in a great video. They need show this in A/C schools.

[@ThePennyPickerJerichoJoe]

Some instructors think that the more complicated they make it sound the smarter they think it makes them seem. A lot of the teachers couldn’t make it in the field so they teach. I’m not talking about those who may have physical problems.

[@aadilshaikh2975]

Best video ever to understand to find out SH & SC who want to learn Thanks buddy for the this kind of video. 👍👍👍

[@ryanmalin]

I like that little cheat sheet you made there.

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Your videos has convinced me to be a HVAC technician. Once I get out of school, I'm going to a trade school to become a HVAC technician.

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Awesome!!! Glad I could inspire you to do that, it's a career path you won't regret! Good luck!!

[@elethaainsworth5813]

What's the importance of sh and sc

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@@WordofAdviceTV HVAC It's a cool career path! (Pardon the pun.) :) But does help a lot of people.

[@coolramone]

@@elethaainsworth5813 Superheat helps determine proper refrigerant charge. SH rule is: 1. Add charge to lower SH. 2. Remove charge to raise SH. (Partial answer, but brief) :)

[@robertshay9951]

Go to a reputable school i.e. Community College some of the "trade schools" just are not doing a good enough job teaching. Slow and steady wins the race. But first be honest with yourself are you mechanical?, can you use tools?, are heights an issue?,the weather hot/cold/rain/snow?,long hours. Are you willing to invest in yourself and have the discipline to stay the course? You can make a very good living, the more you know the more you can make. Everyone learns at a different rate. But just be honest with yourself. when you make a mistake own it and learn from it. Nobody's perfect do your best. In the last 4 years I've had 40+ apprentices/helpers. 7 have stayed and continued on with a career not just a paycheck. 30+ years in Refrigeration.

[@rohanboswell5408]

Your doing good ,I'm older very older can't do the flips ,good happy for you ,I'm also reading the EPA test prep ,no experience,on chillers industrial ac ,only car ,and the old desert survival type ,I'm looking into doing some work with Walmart ,,freezers and chillers , hopefully get some knowledge,good video

[@majidabazeri8217]

Your explanation is great.

[@hafidboston9674]

You are the best teacher, and good helper thanks a lot

[@dannycalk8051]

Out of all the techs on You Tube, you're the only one that has ever come up with a really cool way of remembering this, It's confusing when you say saturation, and liquid line temp, this is easier and I like it more, Great Video, and very informative, keep up the good work. God Bless Texas

[@hafidboston9674]

You deserve millions subscribe , I still learning from your videos thanks again

[@judetimngumloh1004]

what an amazing video, i graduated with a diploma in HVAC like 10 years ago , i was taught with a lot of theories on an enthalpy chart on how to plot out a REF system ,calculate SH, SC, dew point temp bubble point temp ,quantity of HEAT ETC, that i have never seen in real life. just for me to get to this word of advice TV and i am actually understanding all if it gradually in the practice field., thank you so much SIR. THE BEST NEWS ABOUT THIS IS, I AM A YEAR AND A HALF IN THE UNITED STATE NOW AND FANTASTICALLY 2,MONTHS OLD IN THE HVAC FIELD AS AN APPRENTICE, BEST TRADE FOR ME,

[@00ABBITT00]

Love it! You’re a better teacher than anyone I work with. Much appreciated.

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You are a great teacher. You explain things in a very simple and straightforward way

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Finally I found the good video to inform people correctly and good education thank you so much

[@piyushmundhra1142]

Your videos are really good and simple to understand. everyone else just confuses. i am sure I could do everything except the flips!

[@stevieg.4816]

That's the first time when explained it made sense, thank you.

[@jdtools6038]

Very thankful to be able to watch your videos. Your the best man and greatly appreciate your in-to detail instructions.

[@MrRalph438]

Great idea writing down the formulas on back of gauges.

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I love this guy. He explains very simple no complicated .

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You're welcome! Good to hear that the video was helpful for you!

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Just started watching your videos!! Very informative and easily explained. Thank you!

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This guy is awesome. Simple teaching no long story.

[@baltazarromero9772]

Thats what we need , something practical and not something with to much theory , thanks

[@MrFrosty90s]

Quick and Concise with tips throughout. Thank you!

[@FlameLordTV]

got a clean and check assignment due soon, teacher gave us the choice to choose what system to check out, i never understood how to check for subcool and superheat until now, take my sub :D

[@WordofAdviceTV]

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[@jeancareytv9225]

I’m in a hvac class and we was talking about the superheat and subcooling thanks for explain it

[@aerobill2010able]

absolute clarity, I like you wrote the formula on back of the gauges, TY for the clarification!

[@Froggability]

I always purge through the manifold to parked end of the yellow hose. Both sides. Just in case air lurks in the manifold. Im OCD (!) PS best concise explanation of SC/SC i'v found on YT

[@freddygill3425]

Yes! Good attention to detail! If we're gonna vacuum down to 500 microns before releasing refrigerant into a new system, why screw that up with excess air from our gauge set hoses. By minimizing non-condensible gases as much as possible, it reduces head pressure and makes the system efficient and lowers their power bill. Air is added every time the gauge set is hooked up if we're not careful, and it adds up. That little bit makes a difference I think.

[@juliob.9724]

Thank you for your explanations that are simple to understand.

[@classic-hb8vs]

You made this really easy to remember. I also copied and past this video for my email for future reference. Thank you.

[@dbanks1277]

Like the backflip! (Not illegal to have a bit of fun in life!)

[@Aj-cd1in]

Thank you man i have a refrigeration diagnostics certificate today this helped a lot wish me luck

[@mohamedroomy1985]

Really You made it simple and easy. Thank you Bro. Keep going

[@Davidjames70]

I have a review coming up for finals and Ive had trouble understanding this but you made it extremely easy to grasp, Thank You!!

[@eddiejanekjr.5372]

As a newcomer into the HVACR industry (1st semester HVACR school) I can't thank you enough for putting this concept of SuperHeat and SubCool perspective (without all the smoke and mirrors instructors use though maybe not on purpose) using easy to understand words and a simplified guidance for using a P/T chart, manifold gauge and temperature clamp readings. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more instructional videos. +Eddie+ in Bayou Vista, TX

[@docimastic]

Thanks so much for another great video. You do an exceptional job of saying what is necessary to explain things, without jabbering on about minimally related or non-related things. You're editing is spot on! Great job! Thanks again, David

[@eriknunez8757]

Me watching this as a seasons refrigeration mechanic 👁👄👁. This is a great video man! Very simple to understand for anyone looking to learn how to measure SH and SC.

[@glennmann634]

Great video! BTW, the elegance of the simplicity for the SH & SC equations is awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@narflethegarthok256]

Thank you for keeping it simple so we can understand it without any mumbo jumbo nonsense. 👍

[@rickyrichy5496]

Perfect explanation!

[@jonnyboat2]

Another great video. This answered my question about what can be used to measure temp, where to measure and what to do with the info. Thank you for these fantastic videos.

[@mikehankins6799]

Excellent!!! Great video with a clear message... simple and to the point, your way to teaching really helped me out... THANK YOU!

[@maximebrunet9708]

love the videos ! just started in hvac as an apprentice and these videos are very helpful

[@wilichadotolentino3208]

Easy to follow and understand how to get the sc and sh. I love the explanation. Salute.

[@austinbrogan8276]

Thank you for a video that makes since. Excellently done!

[@josephsantos7047]

What a coincidence I’m learning SH / SC reading right now. Thanks for all the tips.

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Oh boy you gonna hurt your self What we gonna do without your helpful videos good mentor

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Great video! Now I understand what is super heat and sub cooling. Thanks

[@peterv2306]

Thank you for making this so easy to understand.

[@Rhenexful]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share. And now I finally understand lol that instructions on the back of the gage is a very good idea

[@edram1909]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@JohnnyUmphress]

Great tip making the back of the gauges. Thanks.

[@richardrivero5342]

Jay Thank you for making it simple. I've seen other videos on the subject and none of them compare to you. Keep up the good work. Thank you again for the lessons.

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You're welcome!! It's nice to hear that the video was easy to follow. That's always a good thing :)

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thank you man you are one of the best instructor in the industry

[@josevaquero7300]

I really love the way you came out with that formula, makes it so easy to measure SH and SC, It couldn't be better than that. Thank you so much for sharing this tip.

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But the testos 😂

[@bige1552]

Solid explanation and advice, thank you for this!

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Texas here. Refilling my unit with R-410A at the moment while watching this video

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Like so many others have said, thanks for making it simple. Great video.

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You kept it simple. Thank you.

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Thanks Jorge!! Glad you found the video useful!

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Im in college studying this. And this video helped me alot to understand the equations much clearer. Thanks alot for the video. 👍

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