Two Quick Calls - Common HVAC Troubelshooting!
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- In this quick video I visit two calls with completely different problems. A good mix of “a day in the life of an HVAC technician.” #hvacguy #hvac #airconditioning #hvaclife #heatingandcooling #hvactrainingvideos #hvactroubleshooting #airconditioner #airconditionerrepair #skilledtrades #bluecollarpride #leak
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My invoices for failed run caps usually read like this "No cooling, replace a failed run capacitor." So I got to wondering if ChatGPT could make me sound more eloquent. Here what she said about a failed capacitor.
"On a scorching summer day, the air conditioner's condenser unit tirelessly worked to cool a bustling office building.
Unbeknownst to the occupants, a crucial capacitor within the condenser was silently failing, struggling to maintain the unit's operation.
Gradually, the condenser began to overheat, causing it to abruptly shut down in a puff of hot air.
Confusion and discomfort spread quickly among the employees as the cool air vanished, replaced by the stifling heat of the afternoon.
After an emergency call to the HVAC technician, the failed capacitor was identified and replaced, restoring the refreshing breeze of cool air and a lesson learned about the importance of timely maintenance."
I'm gonna start using this on my invoice and raise my price by 25%.
You can kick it up a notch by taking and dropping it into a shakespeare translator 😄 "On a blistering summer's day, the air conditioner's condenser unit toiled ceaselessly to cool a buzzing office building. Unbeknownst to the denizens, a vital capacitor within the condenser was silently failing, striving to uphold the unit's function. Gradually, the condenser did overheat, causing it to swiftly cease in a puff of hot air. Confusion and discomfort swiftly spread among the laborers as the refreshing air vanished, supplanted by the oppressive heat of the afternoon. After an urgent summons to the HVAC artisan, the faulty capacitor was discerned and replaced, reinstating the invigorating zephyr of cool air and a caution learned regarding the significance of prompt upkeep."
UK observation maintenance a must but your cost base frightening to us , costs on another level, every thing your side of the pond seems two to three or more this side ,just the way it is.
@@jamesbaker429 Cost vary wildly from region to region in the USA. I'm in north Texas where I charge around $285.00 total for most capacitor replacements, and around $585.00 for most PSC motor replacements. R410A is usually around $85.00/lb and R22 is about $145.00/lb. A service call is $97.50 and up.
Lol thats funny@@catfeline1530
Ima borrow that one lol
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I am just an older homeowner but I should have been an HVAC guy. I just love your videos.
Thanks 👍
Until you have to climb in the attic
Curtis love your videos, and can’t stop watching them. However there are chores I need to do. Oh well guess they will have to wait. Keep up the good work. Retired Power plant electrician here I am learning a lot.
the compressor and ODM are both operating with a faulty dual run cap..?
that’s weird.
Some good work, and it took you no time at all to find that leak, and didn't have to use the sniffer.
Two well done A/C jobs Curtis
Two most common HVAC call problems: drain line clogged with algae and bad caps. Third is low refrigerant. Fourth is user malfunction causing stupid issues.
Manufactory bed design
That system coming on scared you a little, didn't it?...😂😂😂
Looks like a Ted Cook call , nice and clean , no smoke detectors chirping.
Curtis good job troubleshooting on the leak looking forward to seeing the repair thanks for the video
On that leak,would you be cutting the pipe and putting the next size pipe as a sleeve coupling ?
Another great video 👍👍👍
Thanks again!
Nice jobs Curtis.
Thanks!
Can't wait to see a repair vidioe 😊😊
Great job,Curtis!
Thanks!
I am Dyi person trying to find an answer to the following question from the HVAC family.
When checking refrigerant levels: How does the ambient temperature affect the reading of the gauges to determine if refrigerant levels are ok?
Lets say 100 degree day versus an 80 degrees F ambient temperature. What should pressure/sat temperature read on 410 A refrigerant...
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Pressure and temperature are directly related
Help me a little bit here. I see you videos where you connect your fieldpiece gauges and temperature probes on your low/high copper pipes. You check for sub cooling on your phone and super heat to see if it is low on refrigerant. The result of this is independent of how hot the day is? Live in an area of 110 degrees ambient temperature.
Thanks
@@user-zi9ww5mt5s If you are looking for head pressure over ambient,on units 6 to 9 seer up to 1991 30 deg,10 to 12 seer 1992 to2005 25 deg,13 to15 seer 2006 to present 20 deg over ambient,16 seer 2006 to present 15 deg over ambient.hope that helps.
Temp and pressure charts for your refrigerant are available (probably) at your local supply house or online
100 deg 390 psi,80 deg 297 psi on the high side.
Thanks for all of your videos and easy explanations of what repairs need to be done. Keep up the great work.
Keep it up Court 🤙🏽
Love your videos keep up the good work!!
Thank you! Will do!
I want to learn more about the drain line and why people put float switches im new
Good job 😊😊
Thanks 😄
@HVACGUY hey Curtis I have a question with the new a2L refrigerant coming are we still gonna be able to braze ? I really hope so
Thanks!
Anytime
I can’t wait to see you to fix it
What’s the best way to fix that leak? Hit the hole with your torches and solder, or cut put a coupling and braze it or are there kits?
Great find curtis on second unit.was that unit r22 or 410a
R-22
Wow a fairly new system and it's leaking already, good grief.
They make crap today.
I hear quite a bit of newer units are leaking and capacitors are blowing out.
True
😎👍
How did you put conversion kit on it?
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Any advice is appreciated..went to a home..perfect pressure for a 410..subcooling called for 10..had 10…temperature on vents of house were 57 to 60 degrees..delta of 20…but thermostat showed 82 degrees and home doesn’t cool until midnight..that’s when temperature in house lowers to 77 then unit cycles on and off..any help is appreciated 🙏
Check air flow; filter, blower motor, and outdoor fins.
@@JFranzen3thanks ..all that was good sir🤔
HI i got the same problem i saw a video about that on if you got lineset insulation missing or falling apart could be the reason.
@@bluejay713 could be. Always verify proper airflow.
@@bluejay713insulation is good..how did you go about it..don’t know why if everything checks good the house refuses to cool🙁
hey i want to know do you have a epa certification or a degree im thinking about getting my Nate certification i already got my epa certification you think a degree or diploma necessary in the field