Love how you shit the breaker off. People ask me if they want me to shut the breaker off to install stuff. I always say no thank you, I like to make sure it works while I am installing. ⚡️
HVAC trick a retired hvac tech taught me is to blowtorch the crap off the fins and then wash it with the hose. That way the fluffy shit doesn't just wedge itself deeper into the fins.
This sounds like a really bad idea, the type that probably works brilliantly if you're not a complete idiot, and causes catastrophic damage if you are. This is my favorite kind of idea. Thanks!
Coil cleaner, take the top off and also…. Before hand, hit the disconnect. Spray from the inside and then wash it. Just saying for the condenser coils…..
The recirc setting and humidity problem is a sign of leaky supply ducts outside of the building envelope. The air escaping the supply ducts must be replaced, so it cones in through every crevice it can from outside. This has been a lonstanding industry myth in the region that also has a lot of bad ductwork added to uninsulated attics. The amount of moisture in the condensate pan should never be enough to make the place humid. It flows away, just like you said yours does. If you do have that much moisture remaining, you have other problems and would have water damage all over the area of the air handler. But, Handy, you've done it again: you've got my engagement. Well done.
I got a similar air conditioner that would not properly fit in our 1970's sideways windows, so I made a video on my channel about how I made an insulated plywood insert to put it in, and then into the window. That so far works great and the similar air conditioner that I got so far works great. I also made a removable insert to be able to put a box fan in when the AC is not on, and that also works great.
Tip from a contractor that does high end resi. Take the old and dated stack switch out. Replace with Decorra stack switch and 2 Decora switches. Use a 3 square nylon finish plate. Even a rental would benefit from improvements. Labor is the main expense, parts are cheap.
I cleaned my condenser for the first time earlier this year - which was a good plan since it's been ten thousand degrees for the past month. The HVAC guys that do a yearly tuneup of the system always said they did, but I'm thinking they just sprayed it with the garden hose and left because it was caked on there. It was all hidden by a big metal shroud... which seems like a poor design... but who am I to judge Ruud in their design.
I was listening to a podcast where brock Lesnar talked about Curt Henning Mr perfect. He said the one thing Mr perfect said that stuck with him was get in the ring get your stuff done and get out. It's true in all aspects of making money. Get in get out get paid
I saw a video where they tested the effect of build up on cooling fins on an air conditioner. They actually found that some build up helped it to be more efficient and it had to be really bad before it hurt efficiency. The theory was that it was because build up added surface area and it only hurt efficiency when air flow was drastically hindered. They were surprised by the results too... I'll try to find the video to post a link.
Yeah, he definitely misspoke at best here. It has a return, but it doesn't have outside air to dump the heat to. Otherwise he is right about them pulling a vacuum on the living space. The single pipe style of course. The confusing part for some now is that the two pipe units have the two pipes consolidated into one double pipe, so ... People should just learn to pay people that know things and not just buy whatever a sales person claims will work, and that includes "researching" when you can't tell something is an advertisement or not.
Nice video but I got to say I'm a little disappointed that you didn't toss the whirligig up in the air, in a spinning motion, and catch it again at some point. Seems like a missed opportunity. Have you messed with the coil cleaning foam much for condensing units or is that just normally used for the evaporator coils?
If it's just a rental, why did you take the extra effort to align the screws? I don't recall ever seeing them aligned growing up and didn't know that was a thing until about a couple of years ago.
You have, like, seven kids at home yet you don't put your seatbelt on before driving? ;-) (My uncle died in a "simple" crash because he didn't have his seatbelt on, leaving six kids at home with his wife. My old neighbor had a crash and he squished his younger kid because he wasn't wearing a seatbelt--the neighbor lived, but the kid didn't. Yikes!)
Handyman, Forget about Feelings, Don't you be throwing any gang signs in da Hood...😂😂😂...By the way when I'm doing HVAC work, Do You Ever come up with Inventions and Ideas an HVAC tradesman/tradeswoman can use to make their Job easier? Or is it Just Me?
The open embracing of the hack job predatory get in and get out because it’s a rental house but get called back to do the same job a second time even tho you already had all the components taken out Is something I would keep to myself.
I’d paint everything…. the switches, the plate, the walls, my toe nails, EVERYTHING. Im silly. They call me ruberneck.
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That's a nice touch, wouldn't have to worry about them receptacles and switches not matching the switch plate. The more you know.
Love how you shit the breaker off.
People ask me if they want me to shut the breaker off to install stuff. I always say no thank you, I like to make sure it works while I am installing. ⚡️
HVAC trick a retired hvac tech taught me is to blowtorch the crap off the fins and then wash it with the hose. That way the fluffy shit doesn't just wedge itself deeper into the fins.
This sounds like a really bad idea, the type that probably works brilliantly if you're not a complete idiot, and causes catastrophic damage if you are.
This is my favorite kind of idea.
Thanks!
He clocks his screws! 😍😍
the handyman is a savage with those switches...at least the screw heads were lined up. :)
Coil cleaner, take the top off and also…. Before hand, hit the disconnect. Spray from the inside and then wash it. Just saying for the condenser coils…..
The recirc setting and humidity problem is a sign of leaky supply ducts outside of the building envelope. The air escaping the supply ducts must be replaced, so it cones in through every crevice it can from outside.
This has been a lonstanding industry myth in the region that also has a lot of bad ductwork added to uninsulated attics. The amount of moisture in the condensate pan should never be enough to make the place humid. It flows away, just like you said yours does. If you do have that much moisture remaining, you have other problems and would have water damage all over the area of the air handler.
But, Handy, you've done it again: you've got my engagement. Well done.
13:24 GOOOD BYYYYEEE!!! 😜🤣💕👏👍 Nice job #1 emergency handyman in the entire world 💥🤯
I got a similar air conditioner that would not properly fit in our 1970's sideways windows, so I made a video on my channel about how I made an insulated plywood insert to put it in, and then into the window. That so far works great and the similar air conditioner that I got so far works great. I also made a removable insert to be able to put a box fan in when the AC is not on, and that also works great.
Tip from a contractor that does high end resi. Take the old and dated stack switch out. Replace with Decorra stack switch and 2 Decora switches. Use a 3 square nylon finish plate.
Even a rental would benefit from improvements. Labor is the main expense, parts are cheap.
Yup, decora everything. Makes life way more simple
@@GimpGladly- I decora'd all the switches and outlets on our 1966 home. I like to think it added $10k in value (we live in California)
@@donaldlee6760did u just use decora as a verb 🤣💕👍 love it
We have the problem with moisture in Circ mode with our air con in Houston. Dehumidifier installed in new house.
Future reference, wrap outsides switches in electrical tape so it doesn’t/reduce chance to short onto metal box
0:15 Handyman you're driving on the left, wheel is on the right, you must be in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Nailed it!
“Blow and go!” Hahahahaha
I cleaned my condenser for the first time earlier this year - which was a good plan since it's been ten thousand degrees for the past month. The HVAC guys that do a yearly tuneup of the system always said they did, but I'm thinking they just sprayed it with the garden hose and left because it was caked on there. It was all hidden by a big metal shroud... which seems like a poor design... but who am I to judge Ruud in their design.
Those fins are very thin... the metal shroud keeps them from damage.
On some models, it's very easy to remove the shroud... on others, not so easy.
@@ibealion1 it was a pain to get off. So many screws. I may or may not have put every single one back...
I won't tell the AC police.
I was listening to a podcast where brock Lesnar talked about Curt Henning Mr perfect. He said the one thing Mr perfect said that stuck with him was get in the ring get your stuff done and get out. It's true in all aspects of making money. Get in get out get paid
Another good one Handy. Stay cool!
Thanks! Handyman Hope the dog shows up on a video soon! 🐶
One thing I have always noticed is that carpet makes a room hotter in warm weather, especially in the south.
Something about a Handyman and a Rolex that is just right lol.
I saw a video where they tested the effect of build up on cooling fins on an air conditioner. They actually found that some build up helped it to be more efficient and it had to be really bad before it hurt efficiency. The theory was that it was because build up added surface area and it only hurt efficiency when air flow was drastically hindered. They were surprised by the results too... I'll try to find the video to post a link.
Actually it pulls air from inside the house and spits warm air to the outside
Yeah, he definitely misspoke at best here. It has a return, but it doesn't have outside air to dump the heat to. Otherwise he is right about them pulling a vacuum on the living space.
The single pipe style of course. The confusing part for some now is that the two pipe units have the two pipes consolidated into one double pipe, so ... People should just learn to pay people that know things and not just buy whatever a sales person claims will work, and that includes "researching" when you can't tell something is an advertisement or not.
Nice video but I got to say I'm a little disappointed that you didn't toss the whirligig up in the air, in a spinning motion, and catch it again at some point. Seems like a missed opportunity. Have you messed with the coil cleaning foam much for condensing units or is that just normally used for the evaporator coils?
A pro, the screws are clocked!
Blow n go made me laugh hard. Keep on truckin'.
Please twist off ends of zip ties instead of cutting! Leaves no sharp edges.
Handyman Strikes Again 👊🏼
Also, called a high combustion…..Mostly for gas units….
Actually, only for gas units…..
AC fin comb. You moved to the United Kingdom? right side steering wheel.
Love the WATCH!
it was probably payment for a big job he did....the customer was out of checks!
If it's just a rental, why did you take the extra effort to align the screws? I don't recall ever seeing them aligned growing up and didn't know that was a thing until about a couple of years ago.
🇺🇸🤘 Heck Yeah Handy Dandy 🤘🇺🇸
You have, like, seven kids at home yet you don't put your seatbelt on before driving? ;-) (My uncle died in a "simple" crash because he didn't have his seatbelt on, leaving six kids at home with his wife. My old neighbor had a crash and he squished his younger kid because he wasn't wearing a seatbelt--the neighbor lived, but the kid didn't. Yikes!)
Mission accomplished. Triggered a mouth breathing dork. $$$$
@@TheHandyman1 love it!!!
I suspect your uncle wanted to exit because his kids were like their cousin...
Cool !
I been calling around looking for a Handywoman but can’t find any.
What number you been calling?
I use "Anita Lay" Home Services!! 😆
@@Testing-123😂
Hey! Love the content. Do you work with Facility Management companies? Curious to your hourly rate and trip charge. Thanks!
“Handyman” aka fix my entire house for $30.
Handyman, Forget about Feelings, Don't you be throwing any gang signs in da Hood...😂😂😂...By the way when I'm doing HVAC work, Do You Ever come up with Inventions and Ideas an HVAC tradesman/tradeswoman can use to make their Job easier? Or is it Just Me?
Handy- Are you using GoPro these days?... DJI?
Using s22 ultra. And New dji mic 2
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The open embracing of the hack job predatory get in and get out because it’s a rental house but get called back to do the same job a second time even tho you already had all the components taken out Is something I would keep to myself.
You must not work for slum lords.
what would you charge someone to fix an in slab toilet flange, abs broken at the santee under the slab about 20 inches back under the mudplate ?