Gas Furnace Training Class! Basics, Operation, Components, Troubleshooting

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  • Опубликовано: 19 янв 2025

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  • @jimmylanders2175
    @jimmylanders2175 2 года назад +115

    Craig you have a true teaching gift! So much appreciate you providing all your information to us technicians. Thank you!

    • @acservicetechchannel
      @acservicetechchannel  2 года назад +11

      Glad you are enjoying the videos Jimmy! Thanks for your kind words!

    • @tycobb8621
      @tycobb8621 2 года назад +7

      I agree. I have learned so much from Craig. If you don’t have his book, get it, it’s very well laid out and has an insane amount of information in it.

    • @kevinbattaglia1841
      @kevinbattaglia1841 2 года назад +1

      @@acservicetechchannel CDC C

    • @williamford204
      @williamford204 2 года назад +1

      ❤😊

    • @tiberio1352
      @tiberio1352 2 года назад +1

      hello jimmy....my system is about 40 years old....works just fine but I have never seen a control board....the thermostat controls everything. Is that possible? Thanks

  • @TeddyABear
    @TeddyABear 15 дней назад +3

    As an installer who is now being transitioned into service work. This is extremely helpful to me! Thank you for all your knowledge!

  • @conrad770
    @conrad770 2 года назад +48

    You're really creating a great legacy here Craig - it will live on even after your career is over. Sharing knowledge freely the way you do is one of the more noble things one can do. Bravo

    • @5822huron
      @5822huron 2 года назад +3

      Hvac techs don't die ...ever. lol

  • @gmcxm211
    @gmcxm211 Год назад +5

    Wow, wow, wow, your videos that you are showing online are phenomenal. I was an aircraft mechanic for 20 years then I became a locomotive engineer for the last 16 years, now I’m retired. When it was time to replace a 30 year old furnace I thought why not just get a package AC/furnace unit. After installation, (installed by licensed personal) I opened the panels to get model numbers and serial numbers for warranties. I thought to myself what a mangled spaghetti mess of wiring, all of this just to run a furnace and air conditioner. After realizing the cost of any service call, I decided that I needed to learn how my furnace works.
    After two months of watching all your videos I’m able to identify what every wire does in my furnace and AC compressor unit. I know what each component does and the purpose of it. I'm still learning some troubleshooting techniques. At this point the only thing that I know that I will not even attempt to do is to, replace any component that will break the integrity of the refrigerant system. If anything needs to be braised/soldered, the cost of having that done will be close to the price of a new unit. Its better just to buy a new unit. I did take an AC course in collage for diesel mechanic in which we had to get a 608 certification. I don't know if you offer that or not, but this would be the place to learn on how to handle refrigerants
    Every homeowner needs to know how this equipment works, even if they're not going work on it, they still need to know how to maintain it. I can only imagine how many house fires were caused by homeowners neglecting and or being naive towards their furnace and AC units.

  • @sethoxley5851
    @sethoxley5851 2 года назад +17

    I’m a newer technician, just moved from South Carolina to Ohio. Your videos have been a tremendous help getting me up to speed!

  • @Cowboy7790
    @Cowboy7790 3 дня назад +1

    AC Service tech is the best teacher on the planet!

  • @lachcik5084
    @lachcik5084 Год назад +3

    "very much easier" ac service tech is one of my favorite channels

  • @buckfidencoincidencetheori7200
    @buckfidencoincidencetheori7200 2 года назад +14

    New hvac student here the sequence of operations in the beginning is a lifesaver. I’m sure the rest will come to me with experience

  • @YoDoneSa
    @YoDoneSa Год назад +5

    I have years watching and learning from a true passionate technician. I really appreciate the time you take to share your knowledge with us here.
    Because of your teachings, I have become a much more confident technician and my knowledge has been expanded. Thank you very much

  • @armandorodriguez6447
    @armandorodriguez6447 4 месяца назад +2

    You’re a true educator my guy, been in the field for several decades now,I’d be lying if I say I’ve worked on every unit in this video and don’t need an assist . We forget most of what we work on if we don’t see it on regular basis. I personally need to refresh,and polish my skills every now and then,and believe your channel gives me the best opportunities to do so. Thank you for what you bring to our field Greg 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @erich1394
    @erich1394 Год назад +2

    Wow - this was such an amazing crash course! I learned that, once you break the system down to its parts and give context to those parts, everything seems so much simpler. I appreciate you for making this freely available!

  • @jjjames5089
    @jjjames5089 2 года назад +9

    Your knowledge and the way you deliver that knowledge lends trust in what you say to be true.
    With your teaching and a lot of effort anyone could be a professional HVAC tech.
    Keep up the great work, and thank you.

  • @andrewd1795
    @andrewd1795 Год назад +4

    I've been watching you for years. These training videos are great. They have helped me so much. Thank you.

  • @omarperich1560
    @omarperich1560 6 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you so much I recognize your time involved in creating these videos, I am so happy to find you I know you are a Legacy to the next Generation people that is getting involved in these trade 25 years ago I was involved in clases. Like the one that you giving , I think about the many people that you are blessing with your knowledge, I am retired but like to watch videos like yours thank you for those that you are helping , that’s what I call a human with a Purpose in these world thank you. Because you are putting food in the tables of many family’s with these videos, GOD bless you and your family, thanks to all involved , blessings

  • @electricboyo
    @electricboyo 2 месяца назад +1

    👏Retired EE here. Always fascinated by HVAC. Thermodynamics was the most challenging University class I took on my way to becoming an MSEE. This channel provides some of the best technical/engineering education I’ve seen. Better than most of the content produced by equipment manufacturers or tech schools.

    • @acservicetechchannel
      @acservicetechchannel  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching! I'm glad you have been enjoying my videos!!

  • @brucefraser2803
    @brucefraser2803 Год назад +3

    Yes ! Craig a want you to know you're the best instructor , and my confidence and skill level in the field is continuing to improve thanks to these videos .

  • @jordancroom
    @jordancroom Год назад +7

    Your videos are outstanding and very educational. 2nd year service tech here and I always find myself coming back to your videos for refreshers and learning something new! Thanks Craig!

    • @acservicetechchannel
      @acservicetechchannel  Год назад +4

      Thank you so much for your kind words! It's awesome to hear that my videos have been helpful on your journey as a service tech. The fact that you're finding value in both refreshers and new insights means a lot. Keep up the great work in your second year, and remember that learning is a continuous process in this ever-evolving field.

  • @carloshumbertocallejas4027
    @carloshumbertocallejas4027 2 года назад +3

    You tube should high value this content it is helping a lot of people to grow and be better or become a help to society.

  • @Yurp556
    @Yurp556 2 месяца назад +3

    You’ve said before that HVAC is changing everyday, I want to keep up with news and all that what are some good sources, apps or websites to keep being updated on this field that is changing everyday.

  • @SarvjitBhamra
    @SarvjitBhamra 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for making these videos. God bless you. I paid 10k to the trade school. Didn’t get much knowledge from the school.

  • @mickeytylerofficial
    @mickeytylerofficial 4 месяца назад +3

    My biggest lesson learned about Flame rectification: if you have tested and cleaned a flame rod but you still get a sequence interruption after the burners fire - check the ground connections.

  • @bulldawgfooliooo
    @bulldawgfooliooo 2 года назад +3

    The greatest part of knowledge, is sharing it… thank you sir

  • @FranciscoCaceres-qo6td
    @FranciscoCaceres-qo6td 5 месяцев назад +1

    I went to school I didn't learn much with this guy Im really learning

  • @TheRAMBO9191
    @TheRAMBO9191 Год назад +3

    Im just here cause I'm interested. I'm thankful I didn't go to school for this. This is too much to think about. And this is just some furnaces. Didn't even get into boilers yet or anything else. Crazy how techs figure stuff out. Would drive me crazy. I get distracted very very easily.

  • @adamTech2025
    @adamTech2025 2 года назад +8

    Craig, you're an excellent instructor. I was a teacher for 13 years and saw your passion for the trade and sharing the knowledge and skills you learned all these years. I went to BFIT in Boston to learn the trade. I am learning a lot from your videos. Plus I already both your books as a bundle but I didn't get the cards. I must have done something wrong when ordering. Great job!

  • @RobertMiller-y8x
    @RobertMiller-y8x Месяц назад

    Awesome video! Found a bird sucked into inducer recently. 80% FAF was throwing codes and inducer would run but got hot. Decided to remove and found what is known as at work now as “Big Bird”

  • @bopeezy-4731
    @bopeezy-4731 Год назад +82

    It’s makes me mad I paid 15k for trades school when everything I learned was in this video smh 😢

    • @danielleottway9431
      @danielleottway9431 Год назад +10

      15k!? That's wild. For a full ticket here, it's about 7g

    • @BOSS123631
      @BOSS123631 Год назад +6

      No lie g I’m down 20 learned more from my man here

    • @9ChefGerm7.
      @9ChefGerm7. Год назад +5

      I learned after my 10 months that we could’ve took the EPA on our own time. More than half of “Class” quizzes made by the instructor from these videos and the book

    • @Thetruth-mp3ug
      @Thetruth-mp3ug Год назад +8

      When I 1st got hired I was the only one that had an EPA(12 trucks), so the next week they called everyone in and payed for them to get certified!
      I was the only 🤡 that got 15k+ in debt for mine!

    • @dexal8368
      @dexal8368 Год назад +2

      Same story here bro 😢

  • @kaseasdasd5053
    @kaseasdasd5053 2 года назад +10

    *Love the size and it fits perfectly in a corner but **Fastly.Cool** the whole room. Really like how you can auto adjust how long you want the fan to be on. It is quite but highly effective.*

    • @keithcorbin4474
      @keithcorbin4474 2 года назад +1

      Can you switch out gas valve electric heater element

    • @keithcorbin4474
      @keithcorbin4474 2 года назад +1

      Reason why I'm going to do gas is too high

  • @supercareappliancerepair8538
    @supercareappliancerepair8538 2 года назад +1

    All the content on this channel is GOLD!

  • @mitchwessell2167
    @mitchwessell2167 2 года назад +1

    This channel has made me such a better technician. Thank you so much!

    • @tiberio1352
      @tiberio1352 2 года назад +1

      mitch...my system is about 40 years old....works just fine but I have never seen a control board....the thermostat controls everything. Is that possible? Thanks

  • @miltonmartinez4109
    @miltonmartinez4109 Год назад +2

    is to good to be true ,I see it every season thank you r the best Snoowaircondition houston

  • @AminulIslam-zd3fv
    @AminulIslam-zd3fv Год назад +1

    Best teacher ever I see Craig

  • @dionicioramirez1047
    @dionicioramirez1047 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for all you doing for this community

  • @gregmercil3968
    @gregmercil3968 2 года назад +5

    I’m going into my 3rd year in the trade, and into my 2nd heating season as a service tech. This video was a nice little refresher.

    • @tiberio1352
      @tiberio1352 2 года назад +1

      greg...my system is about 40 years old....works just fine but I have never seen a control board....the thermostat controls everything. Is that possible? Thanks

  • @tankttehctiw8776
    @tankttehctiw8776 2 года назад +9

    This is so excellent, I wish I had this when I first started. Great job, and thank you for this free knowledge

  • @Honeyman76
    @Honeyman76 Год назад +2

    Boy did I get a good laugh. Your story of when you went and pulled the silicone carbide HSI earlt on in your career. well.... I am only a second year apprentice, like you, I did the same thing recently and accidentally banged the HSI and it broke into multiple pieces lol. Great video!

  • @jsnxng7578
    @jsnxng7578 Год назад +2

    Great content, very thorough and informative. Thank you!

  • @khayberadil
    @khayberadil 2 года назад +1

    I love all your videos but this one is the best. Thank you

  • @robertwynn3453
    @robertwynn3453 Год назад +1

    Wishing all at ac service tech an early happy new year from the uk. Really enjoy your classes very informative.

  • @royfields4836
    @royfields4836 Год назад +3

    Hello, Craig, when will you come out with a furnace class book? Roy Fields

  • @bamboosmith4294
    @bamboosmith4294 2 года назад +3

    Fantastic teaching

  • @pbandjwrx
    @pbandjwrx 2 года назад +1

    Your channel has helped me and everyone I know! Thank you!

  • @devtheedudee916
    @devtheedudee916 2 года назад +5

    Starting HVAC school in about a week and I’m super nervous don’t know much but these videos are a big help 😬😬😬

    • @tankttehctiw8776
      @tankttehctiw8776 2 года назад +3

      Ah if I had these videos when I first started it would have been such a breeze. He’s doing the course work for you. I would brainwash Craig’s videos till it clicked.

    • @jericosha2842
      @jericosha2842 2 года назад +3

      The fact that you care enough to watch this stuff and try to follow along means you will do just fine. Refer to these videos when you struggle. Even after you get hired. You got this.

    • @dwj7386
      @dwj7386 2 года назад +5

      Watch "HVAC School" videos on refrigeration cycle and EPA 608. Fundamentals first. Expansion equals loss of heat and compression equals heat. One coil and fan distributes heat, another coil and fan distributes (loss of heat) cold. Fan speed/size, duct sizing, lineset sizing and coil sizing determines rejection of heat or (loss of heat) cold.

    • @tbejames5634
      @tbejames5634 2 года назад +1

      How's school going bro??

  • @guelphming3843
    @guelphming3843 2 года назад +4

    Great class for gas furnace, much appreciate your generous sharing with us. God bless you!

  • @stereosonix2000
    @stereosonix2000 2 года назад +3

    GREAT presentation. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Keep up the great work.

  • @G0452
    @G0452 Месяц назад

    This is well explained with very good detail.

  • @paulelliott7373
    @paulelliott7373 2 года назад +4

    What an incredible history/educational lesson!

  • @eclecticlearner5943
    @eclecticlearner5943 2 года назад +2

    Awesome instruction, my friend. Clear, informative, and applicable. 👍👍

  • @Danny-fs1hk
    @Danny-fs1hk Год назад +8

    Craig is such a master teacher that it’s almost a joke.

  • @renteria4540
    @renteria4540 2 года назад +2

    You're really good teacher.

  • @rob8823
    @rob8823 2 года назад +2

    Great Video! On test leads with fluke meters I have often read a small resistance below one ohm. I only would replace the leads if that resistance varies and can add from there. Thanks for excellent lessons.

  • @mplscarsales6652
    @mplscarsales6652 2 года назад +2

    Glad I found you you wouldn’t happen to have motorhome/camper furnaces handy would you that would be a very interesting component to learn as well will bring you millions of views .

  • @caryandgrace
    @caryandgrace 2 года назад +1

    Comment for algorithm. Will watch in full later. Thank you sir.

  • @nickyengle9668
    @nickyengle9668 2 года назад +1

    Nice work,keep em coming
    Morris county NJ Native
    Thks Man!!!

  • @Earthcitizen4609
    @Earthcitizen4609 Год назад

    Thanks!

    • @Earthcitizen4609
      @Earthcitizen4609 Год назад

      Gold info if can send at least coffee money for the great work his doing

    • @acservicetechchannel
      @acservicetechchannel  Год назад

      We reallly appreciate your encouragement!! It took weeks to put this single video together, thanks!

  • @caifanes1963
    @caifanes1963 2 года назад

    Thanks!

    • @acservicetechchannel
      @acservicetechchannel  2 года назад

      Juan, thank you so much for your support!! So glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @alboobookuya3385
    @alboobookuya3385 3 месяца назад

    Wow thank You so much. Very helpful

  • @steve19841117
    @steve19841117 2 года назад +3

    You are HVAC God.

  • @EnjoyCalculus
    @EnjoyCalculus 2 года назад

    Another excellent video. Thank you Craig

  • @tphvac87
    @tphvac87 2 года назад +1

    What a great video Craig! You the man! I greatly dislike smart valves 😂

  • @z8669zzz
    @z8669zzz Год назад

    Excellent video!

  • @ricardosabillon995
    @ricardosabillon995 2 года назад +3

    Best training video!

  • @GM-wf6el
    @GM-wf6el Год назад

    Hello. Great video. I live in an apartment and the gas furnace stops working during a power outage. Can I connect a vehicle battery or some other power source to the furnace so that it will run during power outage? Thanks

  • @billbennett2785
    @billbennett2785 2 года назад

    Great video - thank you.
    I am going to replace the furnace in my home that is 6500 feet above sea level. What adjustments or modifications do I need to do at this high altitude?
    Thank you

  • @Talentman18
    @Talentman18 4 месяца назад

    Thank You Craig!!

  • @jimmysegovia2688
    @jimmysegovia2688 2 года назад

    awesome Craig!!!!! thank you for sharing.

  • @blouie0
    @blouie0 2 года назад

    Thank you - Great video in explaining everything about the furnace! But I do not understand the explanation of the ground voltage drop test @52:35. Why is the check measurements are in ohms instead of volts? I think you may meant to say is that with the power on (120V), the voltage drop should zero (therefore no resistance ), but if instead the voltage reading is like 0.4 V then that means there is problem (i.e. there is unaccounted resistance somewhere)?

  • @deanmartin1966
    @deanmartin1966 2 года назад

    Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @georgetsetsakos6088
    @georgetsetsakos6088 2 года назад

    Impeccable sir! Thank you.

  • @infotechyeti
    @infotechyeti Год назад

    I have a high efficiency furnace, according to the tech that came to look at it, but they think we need a new one and its a 2008 model lennox furnace. when do you think one would upgrade a furnace given the age of my furnace. Of course, like a car, one has to maintain it but im a new home owner and learning more each day about our home, including the furnace.

  • @MrBababuwi
    @MrBababuwi 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

  • @wahid6725
    @wahid6725 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely educational great job thank you so much

  • @KenyLuna-n2h
    @KenyLuna-n2h 3 месяца назад

    For all the thermostat wires, are colors always here same?

  • @NoWayJoseNJ
    @NoWayJoseNJ 29 дней назад

    I have a 90% york furnace and the collector is leaking from the right side hose line right at the tip where the hider connects. Its an old clear version yellow where you can see the condensation.
    Its leaking pretty bad. I tried to epoxy the tip that connects the hose but it still leaking on the pan and i have to keep drying it so it wont accumulate and wet any wires or drip down to the motherboard.
    I dont want to call an HVAC and do it myself. I removed the inducer but not the wires just zip tied to the side. Thats where i confirmed there was a crack at the hose tip.
    Currently im checking it periodically and drying it. Its in the teens in NJ and an HVAC is going to have a field day charging me for the weekend and its almost Christmas. Too bad i cant just bang on it like the Dad on A Christmas Story!
    The new collectors are all black and im thinking of or ordering one but like i said its 🥶!
    Wish me luck. I took you class sort of and watched 8 hours of different videos on YT. Not certified but i watched this video and now i should be lol.
    Merry Christmas Christmas 🎄

  • @robertwojtowicz933
    @robertwojtowicz933 Год назад

    Very educational 👍

  • @zabik7221
    @zabik7221 Год назад

    Nice work!

  • @johnzhang2059
    @johnzhang2059 2 года назад

    Learned a lot, great video.

  • @bill98778
    @bill98778 2 года назад

    Thank you so very much for your efforts, I have a question, I see a part or two on the installed out on the return they have red wires and blinking indicators, what’s do you call that? and what the purpose of it? Thank you

  • @waltherherrera67
    @waltherherrera67 Год назад

    Extraordinario como siempre mil grscias

  • @brianmcdermott1718
    @brianmcdermott1718 2 года назад

    Real great video, packed with great tips and info. Thanks Craig.

  • @antbanks9650
    @antbanks9650 Год назад

    Do u have any gas furnace system books???

  • @Franisboche
    @Franisboche 2 года назад

    On that millivolt gas valve. How important is the wiring colors to terminals? Does it matter where the red and white wires go on the terminals? Will it work with red wire on th and white wire on TH TP?

  • @davemotohead1
    @davemotohead1 Год назад

    Hi, My gas furnace starts up like normal and after the main blower turns on and starts heating the house I notice the burner turns off for about 15 seconds then lights back up and continue turning on and off until the house is up to temp and then shuts off? I never noticed this before, is this a normal thing or is there something wrong and if there's something wrong what would it be? thanks, Dave

  • @searchingforaway8494
    @searchingforaway8494 Год назад

    Is there ANY way that a 90% natural gas furnace could be venting what smells like a faint smell of "car exhaust" or the like!? I feel like when my furnace is on blowing I can detect that. It is not all the time either. It only seems to happen when the temperature goes down to colder temps. Is it possible to have a crack or something like that in the heat exchanger or something that could cause this? Also, I feel that in the summer I can also detect something when the cooling unit is on blowing. I dont know what to think about all of it! ?

  • @RichardBellII
    @RichardBellII Год назад

    wow, that was a great video!

  • @tayvonbrown1661
    @tayvonbrown1661 2 года назад

    Keep up the good work

  • @litesp
    @litesp 2 года назад +1

    Is it correct that my 25 year old Carrier 58GSC series upflow furnace does not have an inducer motor? My problem is that I set my thermostat and flip on the furnace power switch but only hear a click or clunk sound but nothing else happens.

    • @cardsfan-ym1bj
      @cardsfan-ym1bj 2 года назад

      Being that old,it might or might not,but it still will have a sequence of operation,what type of ignition?Do you own a meter have you checked voltage,power to furnace,24volts from transformer?If you dont know if you hsve an inducer or not you might want to call a professional.

  • @carloshumbertocallejas4027
    @carloshumbertocallejas4027 2 года назад

    You one of the best .

  • @kinglion217
    @kinglion217 2 года назад

    Hello, I have a gas furnace and we bought heat pump a few years ago but can't find a person that can program it correctly to provide heat with two zones and be able to switch between gas and heat pump. Will be thankful for your input

  • @georgezhong624
    @georgezhong624 2 года назад

    i have to say, this is so awsome and my gas furnace pilot light is off...then i know every part of it...thanks

  • @myherocamus8847
    @myherocamus8847 2 года назад

    Great lecture!

  • @TruthSeekerAi
    @TruthSeekerAi 2 года назад +1

    this was great thank u

  • @felixfernandez442
    @felixfernandez442 2 года назад

    EXELENT explanation

  • @timothy5974
    @timothy5974 Год назад

    So I don’t have to go to a college to get HVAC certification?

  • @MileeSimmon-db8ub
    @MileeSimmon-db8ub Год назад

    I really love this

  • @kevincawann
    @kevincawann Год назад

    can 80 percent effeciant furnace have no inducer fan ?

  • @gingerstrand6153
    @gingerstrand6153 2 года назад

    Always useful! Thanks

  • @EurekaRecycler
    @EurekaRecycler 2 года назад

    i have a 60% , it will spark and lite the pilot but will never open the main burner valve. I put and extra ground wire to the Flame Sensor and ECM, cleaned the flame sensor and still does the same. I have i think 3 terminals on the main gas valve, is there a way to put 24 volts to this valve to test it? ( I also tried to measure AC voltage to the flame sensor but had no luck. ) Thank you

    • @cardsfan-ym1bj
      @cardsfan-ym1bj 2 года назад

      Check for 24 volts at main gas valve,if you have 24 the gas valve could be bad and sticking,if you got the 24 volt at valve you could lightly tap on gas valve and see if it opens,if you dont have 24 volts at valve,the control board could be bad

  • @EurekaRecycler
    @EurekaRecycler 2 года назад +1

    Thank you, Best wishes

  • @skumbriev1ch
    @skumbriev1ch 2 года назад

    Amazing video, thanks!