Why is the Heat Pump Freezing up?

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
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Komentáře • 58

  • @markwest5161
    @markwest5161 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Also if you want to make defrost sensor get cold faster disconnect outdoor fan.

    • @tedhicks5431
      @tedhicks5431 Před 5 měsíci

      Thats what I do get that defrost t stat cold

  • @roberts1159
    @roberts1159 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Great video. Short and to the point.

  • @markwest5161
    @markwest5161 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Remember suction pressure to temperature.temperture should be 15-30 degrees below outdoor ambient

  • @paulbryant68
    @paulbryant68 Před 5 měsíci +3

    my maaan!!!! thx again! i learned this test from you months ago so i was answering your questions as you asked them…and yes gottem all right! ha

  • @Al-sp7jx
    @Al-sp7jx Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you great video

  • @stevenmorales5181
    @stevenmorales5181 Před 4 měsíci +1

    And Third! If your R terminal, “24v” gets disconnected or if there is a safety switch cutting off the R terminal for outside, the heat pump won’t do the defrost cycle.

  • @MrAdamd83
    @MrAdamd83 Před 5 měsíci +1

    In the defrost I didn’t notice the outdoor fan shut off if in question jump the defrost sensor and hit the test pins it should stay in defrost until the jumper is removed

  • @Eddy63
    @Eddy63 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Good info Tad ... Thx

  • @theswordofkings7549
    @theswordofkings7549 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Nice, and to the point. And if it's an older unit with corrosion on the indoor coil, the slight vibrations caused a light leak....Or someone went in there with a knife or screwdriver to try to knock off some grunge 😂. Thanks👍

  • @justwork_hvac
    @justwork_hvac Před 5 měsíci +3

    Awesome video, brother. Very educational 🤟💯🌎

  • @brunoshvac2578
    @brunoshvac2578 Před 5 měsíci +1

    When you forced defrost shouldn’t the ODF of stoped as well. Either defrost relay is stuck closed or it’s been wired around the defrost control. Fan should not be running in DF.

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  Před 5 měsíci

      I did not short the test pins long enough. I also did not have the defrost thermostat closed

  • @markwest5161
    @markwest5161 Před 5 měsíci +1

    System is 15 years old time fir new.
    Never try to make pressure meet heating chart it is only a guide line.
    Only way to properly change is in cool mode,and verify indoor metering device.
    Just because it says txv outside doesn't mean it is inside.
    Best rule of thumb fir r22 in heat mode is low side pressure should be within 15 of outdoor temp.(is 40 degrees 40 psi + or -)
    Only for checking but etc d well.

  • @sparkyobrian6417
    @sparkyobrian6417 Před 5 měsíci +3

    they’ve been chasing a leak on my minisplit for over a year now, sadly the two different companies have resorted to the parts cannon method.
    they said they now want to change ALL the lines to the 5 zones, $6000 in labor was the cheapest quote, only the parts are under warranty.
    the system looses $870 in 410a every 3 weeks. Im getting the feeling the companies in my location know less about hvac than my postal carrier

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  Před 5 měsíci +2

      that is a crazy price
      if it only last 3 weeks its probably in the indoor coil

    • @Fastandpro
      @Fastandpro Před 5 měsíci

      That loss rate should be easy to find and unlikely to be in the lines unless they are rubbing somewhere and worn though. Are you sure it's two different companies or two different adverts?

  • @pauldiesel4582
    @pauldiesel4582 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thanks! Great concise video!

  • @parkerpasternack206
    @parkerpasternack206 Před 5 měsíci +8

    So where was the leak?

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  Před 5 měsíci +2

      I found oil residue in the evaporator coil pan
      I'm pretty sure the indoor coil is the problem

  • @TomLawson05
    @TomLawson05 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great job tad always like your videos

  • @vieuxacadian9455
    @vieuxacadian9455 Před 4 měsíci +1

    1980s Ernest P. Worell said " Heat pump smeet pump " .

  • @DavidJones-qg5yu
    @DavidJones-qg5yu Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video! Tad💪🏽

  • @user-uc2mx6go8z
    @user-uc2mx6go8z Před 5 měsíci +1

    That noise would drive me crazy.

  • @abdullah_q8171
    @abdullah_q8171 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Its time to change R22 unit.

  • @MichaelSmith-pg6gi
    @MichaelSmith-pg6gi Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hey quick question guys... if the heat strip are on will that affect my high side / subcool readings on my guages? How would you turn them off just untwist or loose the white wire on the defrost board?

  • @frankevans588
    @frankevans588 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Good stuff brother

  • @dnell6854
    @dnell6854 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video!!

  • @williamserver4332
    @williamserver4332 Před 5 měsíci +1

    When testing subcooling on a heatpump should you check liquid line temperature at the outdoor unit or inside at airhandler? I wonder if the temp would drop much. Thanks for the videos

    • @stevenmorales5181
      @stevenmorales5181 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Inside, on this method! You would focus more on the approach method, return dry bulb minus liquid line temp. Liquid line temp should always be higher than return air.

  • @davidhorne2326
    @davidhorne2326 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What delta t do you like to see on straight heat pump, sat/rat?

    • @ChillMastersAC
      @ChillMastersAC Před 5 měsíci

      Hey man! I got ya! Temperature difference usually depends on the amount of humidity in the home. (Wet-Bulb). With the Wet-bulb temperature and the dry bulb temperature you can then look at a chart and determine what the proper Delta T should be. In heating mode though it is usually 25-35 or more. For cooling here in Arizona we like to see about 18-22.

  • @vinceparks3798
    @vinceparks3798 Před 5 měsíci +2

    What refrigerant did you add to the system?

    • @luissepulveda7829
      @luissepulveda7829 Před 5 měsíci +1

      That’s what I was thinking to.Never seen a blue R-22 jug.

    • @Topshelf786
      @Topshelf786 Před 5 měsíci

      That's good 'ol 422B baby

  • @user-uc2mx6go8z
    @user-uc2mx6go8z Před 5 měsíci +1

    Nice

  • @ChillMastersAC
    @ChillMastersAC Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hey man nice video I love the content I just have a couple tips! When testing SH in heating mode that suction line is no longer the suction line so that temperature your getting is the Discharge line temp. To get true Superheat in heating mode I usually open the top and clamp the big pipe on the inlet of the outdoor unit. Time consuming but worth it to get True SH so you are not overcharging! Love the content keep it up

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  Před 5 měsíci

      Good tip
      Yes sir thank you for watching I really appreciate you.

  • @misfitricklapetina
    @misfitricklapetina Před 5 měsíci +1

    I would replace that old Fan Motor on that old POS🤣

  • @pascualangulo1
    @pascualangulo1 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Super brot

  • @ilikeboozedrugsandtacos.7822
    @ilikeboozedrugsandtacos.7822 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Why are you mixing refrigerants? You just contaminated that system.

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Did you see me mix refrigerants

    • @AJ-ox8xy
      @AJ-ox8xy Před 5 měsíci +1

      He never mixed refrigerants

    • @ilikeboozedrugsandtacos.7822
      @ilikeboozedrugsandtacos.7822 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@TaddyDigestso you just have a blue tank out for no reason? Plus you have it hooked up to gauges and clearly are charging with it, if the system has been converted before hand just say that but you do say this is an r22 unit

    • @ilikeboozedrugsandtacos.7822
      @ilikeboozedrugsandtacos.7822 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ⁠@@AJ-ox8xywhat refrigerant is that blue tank he is using?

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  Před 5 měsíci +2

      This unit was converted over to 422b
      I'm adding the refrigerant that is already inside the equipment.

  • @Al-sp7jx
    @Al-sp7jx Před 3 měsíci +1

    Got a cell # I can pick your brain?

    • @TaddyDigest
      @TaddyDigest  Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah level four membership will get you phone number access