Vintage Westinghouse 5,000 BTU Air Conditioner | Straightening the Coils

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024

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  • @U2BER2012
    @U2BER2012 Před 4 lety +50

    Jordan, you're the first person I"ve seen using the fin straightening comb with finesse. I've seen a lot of guys aggresively pulling the comb through, like a rake over rocks and dirt. Thanks man, good job!

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 4 lety +13

      There are too many people operating by the 'quantity over quality' mentality. It doesn't matter if you fix 15 units in a day if half of them quit again next week. Take the time to do it right. Ripped coils aren't going to satisfy anyone.

    • @AnnLippert1
      @AnnLippert1 Před rokem

      AGREE! NICELY DONE!

    • @UlachHose-TTV
      @UlachHose-TTV Před rokem

      agreed, the competence is immense

    • @ForTheWin2007
      @ForTheWin2007 Před rokem +1

      Spot on!

  • @airdaleva42
    @airdaleva42 Před rokem +2

    I have the exact same unit. The coils are just as dented as yours. Right now, it's in the window. This will indeed be tedious work. I looked at various fin tools and will buy the set you have. And will take the unit out the window, place it on a lighted workbench, get a sixpack in an ice filled cooler, put on some mellow music. (No wife or kids around to interrupt). It will take patience to complete but you've shown its worth it.

  • @lordjaashin
    @lordjaashin Před 3 lety +6

    mate you're a maestro. you breathed new life in that coil. most lazy technicians would have thrown that coil but you saved it from ending up in landfill. bravo

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks, I am so tired of the poor attitude and sleazy work of many 'techs' today. I always try to repair if at all possible, even if it takes a little longer.

  • @bmxer8699
    @bmxer8699 Před 2 lety +2

    Finally someone that isn't just raking the comb through the fins most of the time not really showing how to fix the coil itself and just scraping the hell out of it.

  • @gilramos3063
    @gilramos3063 Před 2 lety +1

    I really appreciate the time you put into this, extremely calm and easy to understand, but most important for me, to SEE the end result of your work. Thank You!!!!

  • @thercattrainer
    @thercattrainer Před 3 lety +4

    Jordan, you did a wonderful job straightening the condenser coil. It almost looks new again!

  • @flash6081
    @flash6081 Před 5 lety +9

    Great precision man . You did excellent work fixing all those coils . Im trying to fix a minor spot on my new unit . I think i will try this product

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks.. If you have the ambition, the set of combs seen in the video is a great product.. I've used it with great success on many different units..

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 Před 4 lety +2

    I fixed a unit last year that was so bad it took me four hours to repair the aluminum coil. You're so right of being patient with this type of work. The unit was one season young. The owner gave me a two hundred dollars bonus. Since the owner told me that a large company stated to him that the unit was just too far gone. I just love to show up liars and thieves. Such a shame that the HVAC field lately is just full of scammers and shysters. Nice explanation VF.

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 4 lety +3

      The HVAC industry has turned into primarily a scam full of dishonest salesmen and junk equipment. Its hard to come across a real tech anymore. I always do every job to the proper degree, and throw in extras when I can. Sometimes it takes longer, sometimes it cuts into profit, but ultimately it satisfies the customer, and those are the people that keep coming back. Many people can recognize quality work and a good attitude, even if they have no idea what you’re doing to the equipment.

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 Před 4 lety +3

      @@JordanU Amen to your statements. So nice to hear others are true humans with their humanity still in tack. Good day and stay virus free too. VF

  • @markragland6128
    @markragland6128 Před rokem

    Great job I feel confident now after watching you thanks so much.

  • @gabe5946
    @gabe5946 Před rokem

    Patience is the key here I think 😊 Thanks

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před rokem

      Certainly one of them.

  • @larrycroft470
    @larrycroft470 Před 3 lety

    Jordan thank you so much for showing me how to correctly use one of those combs. I will now know how to use it on my home A/C condenser as well as my car!!

  • @colin_5839
    @colin_5839 Před 5 lety +3

    I always wondered how to fix these. Nice Job!

  • @alext8828
    @alext8828 Před 2 lety

    Incredible. I have the exact same tool and now I see how to use it. Thank you.

  • @magamaga3546
    @magamaga3546 Před rokem

    What a great results. But time consuming 😂. Thanks for your sharing

  • @RXSVN_2
    @RXSVN_2 Před 2 lety +2

    2:03
    I use a butter knife to straighten out the dings that you showed instead of a flat screwdriver. The screwdriver can turn a little bit by accident causing it to widen the fins more than necessary. Was in a bind and needed something to use and discovered that the butter knife works pretty decent. With a butter knife I was able to fine-tune how wide I was spreading the fins by just tilting the knife slightly. It's easier to work with than using the rounded handle of a screwdriver.
    I was using it for a "through the wall' air conditioner. But you probably can also use it on a window AC as well. Not sure about Central AC... haven't tried that yet.

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 2 lety +2

      I have used a knife before, but I tend to prefer a thin spackle knife over both.

    • @RXSVN_2
      @RXSVN_2 Před 2 lety

      @@JordanU interesting. Thanks.

  • @TinaICXCNIKA
    @TinaICXCNIKA Před 4 lety +1

    SWEET! Not sure why it's so satisfying to watch the timelapse yet, it is. 😁 I've been using an old credit card but the results appear much better with that fin comb. SOLD!

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 3 lety +1

      This is an indispensable tool to have if you ever do this kind of work.

  • @kjnkjnkjhkjhjk8465
    @kjnkjnkjhkjhjk8465 Před 2 lety

    Hey Jordan, excellent work, finesse, not force. Thanks for filming, editing, and posting this video.👊

  • @fanshvacandmore14
    @fanshvacandmore14 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice job! Almost every window unit I’ve seen that people I know have, the coils are pretty banged up on the window unit, so I’ll recommend them one of these.

  • @zackzakaria2269
    @zackzakaria2269 Před 5 lety +2

    It take patience to do it, great job!! 👍

  • @HEROgamer8085
    @HEROgamer8085 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome and skilled work mate. 😎

  • @geoffplywood6112
    @geoffplywood6112 Před rokem

    Great techniques 👍

  • @jamkpa
    @jamkpa Před 4 lety +2

    Excellent job!

  • @ramyeonce
    @ramyeonce Před 3 lety

    Now all I need to do is order that tool online! Thank you sir!

  • @elissahoran1130
    @elissahoran1130 Před 2 lety

    You did a terrific job !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kervinmorta655
    @kervinmorta655 Před 2 lety

    Now thats one satisfying tutorial..

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for letting me know.

  • @overbuiltautomotive1299
    @overbuiltautomotive1299 Před 4 lety +2

    i just ordered a adjustable used metal one off ebay i love ebay we one can find stuff at fair price and usa made [i hope] thanks fer video sir God bless

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for letting me know, I hope it works out well for you.

  • @danjr199
    @danjr199 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this video!

  • @joseorta9928
    @joseorta9928 Před 2 lety +1

    Thats awsome Im gonna look for a set on Amazon n buy it...thnks..great video

  • @tequilaghoul
    @tequilaghoul Před rokem

    someone needs to make a video game of this. its satisfying to watch lol

  • @Arkansauce
    @Arkansauce Před 2 lety

    You did a really nice job compared to other videos I have seen and most would say the more dented ones couldn't be fixed but they just needed a little wiggle lol.

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 2 lety +1

      Unfortunately there's not too many people left that work the way I do.

  • @jimmyross4352
    @jimmyross4352 Před 3 lety

    Good job, when a little patience is applied!

  • @mrcoco3562
    @mrcoco3562 Před 2 lety +2

    Can I ask the damage or uneven coil will cause what problem??

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 2 lety +2

      It won't transfer the thermal energy to the air properly. This will reduce the performance of the machine and reduce the lifespan of the compressor.

    • @mrcoco3562
      @mrcoco3562 Před 2 lety +1

      @@JordanU thank so much because I remember my mom hire a service for the air conditioning but the service was very bad and he even damaged my core so badly but he say is fine 😭

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 2 lety +1

      @@mrcoco3562 A lot of HVAC services out there today are scams, run by people that have no other intentions than to try to sell you a new system you don't need.

  • @mastrbastrd
    @mastrbastrd Před rokem

    Nice!! Thanks for the demo!

  • @robertt65250
    @robertt65250 Před 3 lety +1

    i found if you use two screw drivers together on really bad bends it helps straighten it faster .

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for letting me know.

  • @ethanf.6848
    @ethanf.6848 Před 3 lety

    Wow, that looks really good!

  • @RBFR01
    @RBFR01 Před 3 lety

    wow that tool is amazing!

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 3 lety

      This is an excellent tool, simple and does exactly what it's supposed to. It comes to every job.

  • @JahonCross
    @JahonCross Před rokem

    I bought a tool bag from a classmate of time it came with a fin tool kit was wondering what I would do with this! Thank you 😊

  • @Thenakderntang
    @Thenakderntang Před 6 měsíci

    i like it. very cool. thx u

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks for letting me know.

  • @LemonySnicket-EUC
    @LemonySnicket-EUC Před rokem

    A small putty knife is beneficial as well as a tooth brush or small cleaning brush.

  • @WalterKnox
    @WalterKnox Před 4 lety +1

    i have got to get me one of them combs. i spend hours using a screw driver trying to get them perfect.

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 4 lety

      This is an indispensable tool if you do any HVAC work.

  • @Chuabilly
    @Chuabilly Před 2 lety

    Good sample not like the other just combing away.

  • @s.mendez7160
    @s.mendez7160 Před 3 měsíci

    so with the green tool, which tooth per inch number did you pick?

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I don't recall.

  • @navdeepsingh-pk5qk
    @navdeepsingh-pk5qk Před 3 lety

    You are very nice,you help us

  • @abidshaikh1511
    @abidshaikh1511 Před 4 lety

    Awesome work bro

  • @MinecraftPro97k
    @MinecraftPro97k Před 5 lety +1

    I need those coil combs for my Fedders.

  • @beingsalmankhanfansworld9988

    Superb

  • @macster1457
    @macster1457 Před 3 lety

    My brand new GE 5000 BTU unit has a foamy white liquid coming out of the coils... is this normal?

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 3 lety

      No.

    • @heyoou
      @heyoou Před 2 lety

      You have a leak in the copper pipe behind the coil. That means the refrigerant has leaked out and your cooling is no longer happening.

  • @huntedbybears4545
    @huntedbybears4545 Před 3 lety

    very nice

  • @fratersol
    @fratersol Před 4 lety +1

    What about hair clipper adapters?

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 4 lety

      I suppose if they were dense enough, I tend to think they wouldn’t be though.

  • @SolidBold00
    @SolidBold00 Před 2 lety

    How much damage can be on these coils to still be okay to use?

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 2 lety +1

      On a window unit, not much. These smaller units have very little cooling, any loss through bent fins will reduce performance and longevity.

  • @TheBoredDude1000
    @TheBoredDude1000 Před 5 lety +1

    Where did you get those coil straighteners?

  • @kevinyap2417
    @kevinyap2417 Před rokem

    does this affect the cooling performance of the aircon?

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před rokem

      Very much so, bent or dirty coils will significantly reduce performance.

    • @kevinyap2417
      @kevinyap2417 Před rokem

      @@JordanU is there a technology in air-conditioning today that prevents the coil from bending or rusting?

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před rokem +1

      @@kevinyap2417 No.

  • @intelboydj1
    @intelboydj1 Před 4 lety

    How long did it take to straighten the coils?

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 4 lety

      I don’t remember, could be hours if they’re really bad.

  • @kuehnel16
    @kuehnel16 Před 3 lety

    Where did you buy those combs

  • @SantisandKisin
    @SantisandKisin Před 3 lety

    but where to get that tool pls?

  • @arcticarrowhvacr
    @arcticarrowhvacr Před 3 lety

    Man, I've been doing it wrong the whole time! I have the same tool.

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 3 lety

      Now you know how to do it right!
      That is a great ring of combs, it goes to every job.

  • @MrOner07
    @MrOner07 Před 2 lety

    this is a satisfyinh video

  • @FIGHTINGGAMER
    @FIGHTINGGAMER Před 2 lety +1

    I somehow cut myself on the coils I don't know how but I did

  • @obodude71
    @obodude71 Před 4 lety

    Who sells those Combs?

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 4 lety

      Most hardware stores.

  • @jimmyvaught
    @jimmyvaught Před 3 lety

    Link to the tool?

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 3 lety

      The tool can be found on the Amazon or most hardware stores.

  • @bradenwood682
    @bradenwood682 Před rokem

    Finger slid across one on accident and my thumb looked like red ramen noodles. Bad time

  • @MrRadBee
    @MrRadBee Před 4 lety

    Looks like SUPCO FCR6 comb set

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 4 lety

      That's exactly what it is.

  • @danielely7437
    @danielely7437 Před 2 lety

    Holy cow that thumb nail has me distracted. Lol

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 2 lety

      That doesn't make sense.

    • @danielely7437
      @danielely7437 Před 2 lety

      @@JordanU then go color in a coloring book, I dunno. Lmao look at the thumb.

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 2 lety

      @@danielely7437 That makes even less sense. Don't waste my time with nonsense commentary.

  • @djbrucebanner9882
    @djbrucebanner9882 Před 5 lety

    I like it

  • @jaykay18
    @jaykay18 Před 5 lety

    Excellent job on that, but it's the wrong kind of "strait".

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 5 lety +1

      O well, sometimes I make mistakes..

    • @jaykay18
      @jaykay18 Před 5 lety

      Wow, finally it worked out. You acknowledged and fixed your mistake! Applause! Applause!

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 5 lety

      @@jaykay18 That's what happens whenever an actual error is made..

    • @jaykay18
      @jaykay18 Před 5 lety +1

      Rarely, by you, by there are exceptions.

    • @jaykay18
      @jaykay18 Před 5 lety

      *but* there are exceptions, I meant. God forbid you edit a comment around here.

  • @TBoy205
    @TBoy205 Před 4 lety +1

    those are some nasty fingernails

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 4 lety +4

      That’s a nasty, worthless comment.

    • @RXSVN_2
      @RXSVN_2 Před 2 lety

      @@JordanU indeed.

  • @terrentech
    @terrentech Před 3 lety

    OMG cut your fingernails!

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 3 lety +1

      Sorry, I don't take requests from spammers.

    • @RXSVN_2
      @RXSVN_2 Před 2 lety

      @@JordanU Ha!! Got em!

  • @JoseGonzalez-qc9zx
    @JoseGonzalez-qc9zx Před 4 lety

    Link to the tool?

    • @JordanU
      @JordanU  Před 4 lety

      The tool is Supco's model FCR6.