York AC unit 31 years old is it dead yet ?

[@nickv4073]

My Lennox just turned 30. Still rockin strong. It even still has the original capacitor.

[@davidca96]

30 years out of an AC unit is more than respectable, its almost impossible with anything made today.

[@Honestandtruth007]

Got that right.....b.c. today's Society is So Greedy AF👎

[@danobrien3109]

Yes it certainly has been “warm” at some point. It’s cooked some of the deadner right off that blanket. That old girl doesn’t owe that household anything. Good luck on the replacement Theodore . 👍👍🇨🇦

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

Valiant soldier spent 30 years on the front lines and finally died on the job.

[@Honestandtruth007]

My Old YORK condenser AC unit still running after 37 years.... but we have to Upgraded. It was paired with Trane gas furnace and it has been Out/Down for 14 years Already

[@Mac4Willy]

Your work and knowledge always good to see.

[@robalexander7348]

This old York has done well Ted, i look forward to the new compressor install if you get the job 👍 Au

[@boeing757pilot]

My Payne heat pump is going on 26 years! Only issues have been a minor leak that required a charge and a capacitor failure. Still going...

[@dougdonaho]

I just became a subscriber. I came across your videos while searching the proper way/ways to unclog a condensation line. I became hvac certified about 15 yrs ago and worked as a maintenance man for around 5 yrs for 3 different apt complexes. Unfortunately 2 of the 3 apts had very old and wore out units so all that I did at those apts was replace the units which I got good at that but did very little trouble shooting. The 3rd place I worked at I was the makeready guy so I didn't get much ac action while I was there. I did however learn a lot in the winter fixing heaters. So I learned a little but haven't use the knowledge in a long time. Another reason I lost the knowledge is because I didn't learn much in the school I went to when I became certified. It was 2 yrs of info crammed into 28 days 10 hours a day. Mon-Sun. I don't know how anyone could learn much doing it that way. My interest of being able to work on units maybe for just myself and family and friends has gotten me wanting to learn this stuff again but at my own pace so I can retain the info. I came across your videos and several others and liked your approach and how you explained what you were doing and why. After watching a few of your vids I decided to subscribe and so here I am. Thank you for sharing your years of knowledge with me and I look forward to watching and learning much more!

[@Tim_Takacs]

Yup York. Worked on Borg Werner units and York. Remember the Tomb Stone York LOL I saw on the other day. I don't care for York but 30 years is respectable.

[@throttlebottle5906]

that seemed like a rather relaxed "buzzing" for a locked compressor, almost like upstream wiring/power supply has been fiddled with, unit only getting 120volts. fan seemed a bit slow, but hard to judge that in video and the other construction noise covered up much of the unit's sound. lol, either way, she's been well cooked and past it's prime.

[@jdretiree2433]

At 6:30 Ted's 3rd hand does a little cleanup while his other two hands tend to the job at hand.

[@JazawaToad]

3:04 I imagine you already dont do this regularly, but I've almost gotten bit by a black widow blindly reaching my hand under one of those panels before!

[@pilotboba]

They rarely bite, unless you try to handle them directly. The venom doesn't bother most people. But, you know doesn't hurt to look first. Could be a snake up in there too I guess.

[@Cleiter88]

before their current conglomerate bought them out, they made a fine product.

[@kaiserhead]

I’ve got a 35 year old Carrier AC….still cook’n.

[@Eddy63]

I could tell that was an old compressor cause it was wearing a depends diaper Hope you get the replacement ... Thx

[@Garth2011]

They would be going from R22 to R410a I presume. That would be likely a better idea in keeping the power bill down...they could select a 16 ish SEER and maybe save a few bucks in summer weather to be comfortable.

[@HVACDzo]

I'd hope who ever installed the air handler checked the compatibility if it's a TXV. I've come across so many jobs where they only replaced the air handler and the TXV wasn't compatible with the refrigerant. Home owner should have just opted to move forward with a whole setup in my opinion. I would say rather than retrofitting and swapping out the compressor, it's time for a new unit. I just see a band aid unit wanting to happen if that were the case.

[@petergarofolo9385]

Can't say say you didn't try. Good video 👍 👍

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

If the condenser is still good is there a reason not to just replace the compressor? Or does the condenser get loaded up with debris when the compressor blows?

[@Tim_Takacs]

The PTC is to ensure you compressor isn't running off the start capacitor in the event the run capacitor fails.

[@BrockSnyder-f6z]

that drawer is SIIIIIIIIICK. Need to get one.

[@AlHoward-p8s]

Just wondering why you didnt remove the side panel to gain access to the compressor instead of removing the fan motor

[@scottmaz4063]

Gotta spend a little bit more. Job well done Ted

[@markae0]

Why would you cover the compressor in a blanket? at 13:00

[@danieldyer1]

The blanket is a compressor noise reduction device.

[@David-lf2ne]

Hey Ted, I’ve been subscribed a few years. Have you ever at least felt a tingle when you deal your fingertips across the capacitor terminals? How about an actual ZAP??? I hope none of the following jinx me!!! 38 year old Miller package 3 ton,AC only on Dbl. wide modular home. Never had a refrigerant leak. I’ve replaced the drain pan twice, along with new refrigerant and filter/drier at same time. One blower motor and a couple of fan motors. A few capacitors, one or two contactor. The coils have never been filthy or plugged. The last 2 years the compressor would buzz 2-3 times then finally start on spring first operate. But, this year it kicked right over on first attempt!

[@TedCookHVAC]

Never have.

[@pabloramirez4100]

Nice work

[@samedihack5972]

I love this guy😊

[@Bob.W.]

Thx. Quite the basement.

[@dmiestercommkitchentech3043]

Doctor Teddy says it is DOA that soldier has served honorably for 30+yrs and died on the front lines play taps in respect for its service

[@dennistreacy3595]

Take that side panel off, and the compressor is accessible from the side of the unit. That house is a hell hole.

[@rickr530]

19 trouble-free years on my AC unit so far. I wonder how many more it's good for.

[@JJP301]

I thought ohming the compressor adding 2 of the legs should equal the third leg ie 1.2 +1.2 =2.4 in ohms

[@mimelio]

They got their monies worth ...31 years of service

[@rocker8692]

Is Greenville getting crowded,I hear lots of people moving there?

[@SmooveBee1]

Ted's voltage-sensor-test (finger-swipe!) at 4min 04sec!

[@nomusicrc]

Ain't got no freon so then it has freon in it?

[@mr.invisible3770]

Dude that compressor has over heated so badly all the oil is burned for sure. Why even mess with it?

[@pstiegman]

Well, they spent a heap of money on the roof, so the outdoor unit shouldn't sting so bad.

[@zackmax7184]

That's Pretty Old. It might be a Leaka Momma.

[@Mo4Honesty]

Mysterious hand at 6:30

[@38mullet]

i like kickstart hard starts better

[@kevinlawson8124]

I’m a technician from Louisiana, and there no reason for it

[@reese8752]

It’s a “Yark” I’f you are John Israel or, a piece of “York” if you are Steve Lav… 🤣

[@jcoppeta9474]

Nightmear job

[@sknight0391]

😎👍

[@jgarmer]

black tape bandit

[@tphvac87]

A pile of York

[@zackmax7184]

It's a Pile of York.

[@nastymatt6685]

First comment

[@Alboalt]

Congratulations, says the Internet circa 2002.

[@gerardomireles122]

Hello not helicopter

[@skatkat6885]

FIRST! LOL

[@Alboalt]

That is so funny... about 20 years ago