I just installed my own 3-ton mini split. Bought it on ebay for about $1300 bucks, wrenched together the line set and power lines, used a proper disconnect, bought my own vac pump and cheap gauges, and released the pre-charge into the system. Works great. Some people are not stupid and can learn how to DIY a mechanical system. It's not rocket science.
Great video! I just replaced a gas valve and induced motor on that same unit by Bryant yesterday. Whenever I hear that grinding noise I always recommend replacement, because soon as u leave it will lock up. God Bless
"The chief function of the engineer is to make things difficult for the fabricator and impossible for the serviceman." It's listed as an extension of Murphy's Law.
I had my roof replaced last October and the inducer fan was making a lot of noise when I fired up the furnace right after the roof was finished. I removed the inducer and found a small nail in the fan assembly (this was not the original inducer fan) but the nail was not the cause of the noise. I found a small piece of rust rubbing on the fan blades inside the inducer.
Those induced draft motor replacements kits cost about $42.00 . I carry 2 on my truck at all times and work on Carrier, Bryant & Payne 80% gas furnaces.
Mr. Cook< You showed a Trane Package unit with a bad RV. You took the whole thing apart. I noticed you have a MAP gas torch in your tools. Did you use Stay Brite 8 mto replace the valve?
It tells you if the heat exchanger is intake or if the air from the blower has entered the heat exchanger. CO being present in the airstream is VERY slim with any draft induced system.
Interesting video. Can't imagine locating and installing a piece of equipment in such a place and in such a manner. Seem like a nice and conscientious guy. Don't like the name of the channel though. I mean, I get it, some people do some dumb things, and it is frustrating sometimes. But that's life in the world. People need to have some basic skills and basic self sufficiency, and society should encourage that IMHO.
I agree people should strive to be more knowledgeable and manage tasks themselves, but we also need to realize our limits. HVAC requires a lot of expertise - so hire an expert.
Watch this video... here is an example of a DIY guy that almost killed people with a DANGEROUS hack job he did.... ruclips.net/video/PpE6q52-atM/видео.html
The main reason a person does DIY is to save money. When it comes to furnaces and AC units only trained professionals should do the work. Dont be cheap
There are a few people who can repair and install HVAC equipment themselves. The people who really scare me are the ones who do not have a basic understanding of electricity and cannot read schematics but they still try to wire in capacitors, transformers, and motors and they often do it incorrectly, resulting in a dangerous short. One homeowner actually cut the ground to his condensing unit because it kept tripping the breaker, shutting off the unit. That made the frame of the condensing unit "live" and somebody could have been electrocuted.
@@JJ-Toreddie As a homeowner and landlord I have studied and learned how to fix basic things with hvac ignitors flame sensors thermostats cleaning condinstate lines are simple things to replace and do
I love that 24in of unobstructed working access in front of the unit could you imagine putting a blower motor you would have to take the gas line apart. And those doors are a PIA.
Also I agree terrible design , do you not have to run armored cable from the switch to the furnace ? Also up here in Canada we are not allowed to run flex connectors on fixed appliances including and especially furnaces .
i "yanked" on a gas line once and it snapped off flush with an elbow.... I wasn't long fetching and stepping to get outside behind the building to turn gas off, which I had no idea which meter it was, I probably looked like the flash running and looking ta the meters for fast movement. it must have been work/heat hardened pipe from bad process or dull threading die at too high of speeds or something similar, because it was a short piece and I didn't pull that hard.
It's a good thing you found that piece of suspect pipe and shut the gas off.... If someone else would of done it or the pipe failed for whatever reason the results could of been disastrous.
BDP used to provide a new bracket for that ignitor, that re located the ignitor due to problems with ignitor longevity. There was a service letter out on that. That’s a line voltage ignitor. It should not have been hooked up with wire nuts, especially plastic ones, that close to the flame. Wire nuts can back themselves off due to the on and off heat, The original ignitor had a plug that mates with the plug on the wiring harness. I don’t like to make line voltage connections with wire nuts outside of a junction box, motor cover, etc, unless it is a factory connection like a insulated plug that won’t allow the conductors to contact the chassis, even if it comes un done. I have seen it done is with the old 24 volt glow coils for the vintage 3 wire bimetallic pilots, and we used porcelain wire nuts on them due to the heat.
Geez never heard of or seen a crazy location like that for a furnace and on it's side to boot. Glad you are not claustrophobic .. creeps me out ha ha. Thanks for your vids I found you on the lennox flame sensor and then found this one I left you a message there so I will not here. YOU do excellent videos I would just call you to come and fix it but I have had a bad experience with the techs.. cost me a new furnace as he broke a part on a good one and no parts available ..geeez eh ?
Payne's were not one of my favorites and add that gasline, Payne installers are not my favorites! And that inducer fan sounded like it was mechanically gasping for air!
The gas line was probably there before the furnace. We already know there was another furnace in (under) that house previously. Blame the installer for installing the furnace that way.
Love how Ted even makes the customer pets feel at home this guy is a Saint
I just installed my own 3-ton mini split. Bought it on ebay for about $1300 bucks, wrenched together the line set and power lines, used a proper disconnect, bought my own vac pump and cheap gauges, and released the pre-charge into the system. Works great.
Some people are not stupid and can learn how to DIY a mechanical system. It's not rocket science.
@@steve57912 I don't install mini-splits, When it's ten degrees outside it ain't my problem.
Smart man who does it himself. A vast majority of the trade are hacks, no pride.
It looked like a Payne to get that door off and on ☺
It Looked More Like A Payne In The ASS To Fix The Goddamn Furnace.
Great video! I just replaced a gas valve and induced motor on that same unit by Bryant yesterday. Whenever I hear that grinding noise I always recommend replacement, because soon as u leave it will lock up. God Bless
"The chief function of the engineer is to make things difficult for the fabricator and impossible for the serviceman." It's listed as an extension of Murphy's Law.
I had my roof replaced last October and the inducer fan was making a lot of noise when I fired up the furnace right after the roof was finished. I removed the inducer and found a small nail in the fan assembly (this was not the original inducer fan) but the nail was not the cause of the noise. I found a small piece of rust rubbing on the fan blades inside the inducer.
I wish you were in Louisville, Ky. I's trust you in a heartbeat for my new HVAC system!
Thank you for the support !!
It’s nice watching these videos, learning and such. I’m trying to get a red seal out here 😂
Those induced draft motor replacements kits cost about $42.00 . I carry 2 on my truck at all times and work on Carrier, Bryant & Payne 80% gas furnaces.
Mr. Cook<
You showed a Trane Package unit with a bad RV. You took the whole thing apart. I noticed you have a MAP gas torch in your tools. Did you use Stay Brite 8 mto replace the valve?
No... just Dynaflow or 15 with a B tank torch.
I bet you'll be back before seasons end for that inducer, some people are so tight sometimes.
The better way to check would be check CO in the flue pipe.
It tells you if the heat exchanger is intake or if the air from the blower has entered the heat exchanger.
CO being present in the airstream is VERY slim with any draft induced system.
That thing is a real Payne!
Interesting video. Can't imagine locating and installing a piece of equipment in such a place and in such a manner. Seem like a nice and conscientious guy. Don't like the name of the channel though. I mean, I get it, some people do some dumb things, and it is frustrating sometimes. But that's life in the world. People need to have some basic skills and basic self sufficiency, and society should encourage that IMHO.
I agree people should strive to be more knowledgeable and manage tasks themselves, but we also need to realize our limits. HVAC requires a lot of expertise - so hire an expert.
Watch this video... here is an example of a DIY guy that almost killed people with a DANGEROUS hack job he did.... ruclips.net/video/PpE6q52-atM/видео.html
The main reason a person does DIY is to save money. When it comes to furnaces and AC units only trained professionals should do the work. Dont be cheap
There are a few people who can repair and install HVAC equipment themselves. The people who really scare me are the ones who do not have a basic understanding of electricity and cannot read schematics but they still try to wire in capacitors, transformers, and motors and they often do it incorrectly, resulting in a dangerous short. One homeowner actually cut the ground to his condensing unit because it kept tripping the breaker, shutting off the unit. That made the frame of the condensing unit "live" and somebody could have been electrocuted.
@@JJ-Toreddie
As a homeowner and landlord I have studied and learned how to fix basic things with hvac ignitors flame sensors thermostats cleaning condinstate lines are simple things to replace and do
Need you some pocelain wire nuts. Some igniters come with them.
I love that 24in of unobstructed working access in front of the unit could you imagine putting a blower motor you would have to take the gas line apart. And those doors are a PIA.
How often do you encounter sneks ha
Those doors are a pain when there's nothing blocking them
I have a complex where I look after over 70 of those units , number 1 issue is ignitors number 2 is ventor motors .
Also I agree terrible design , do you not have to run armored cable from the switch to the furnace ? Also up here in Canada we are not allowed to run flex connectors on fixed appliances including and especially furnaces .
i "yanked" on a gas line once and it snapped off flush with an elbow.... I wasn't long fetching and stepping to get outside behind the building to turn gas off, which I had no idea which meter it was, I probably looked like the flash running and looking ta the meters for fast movement.
it must have been work/heat hardened pipe from bad process or dull threading die at too high of speeds or something similar, because it was a short piece and I didn't pull that hard.
It's a good thing you found that piece of suspect pipe and shut the gas off.... If someone else would of done it or the pipe failed for whatever reason the results could of been disastrous.
BDP used to provide a new bracket for that ignitor, that re located the ignitor due to problems with ignitor longevity. There was a service letter out on that. That’s a line voltage ignitor. It should not have been hooked up with wire nuts, especially plastic ones, that close to the flame. Wire nuts can back themselves off due to the on and off heat, The original ignitor had a plug that mates with the plug on the wiring harness. I don’t like to make line voltage connections with wire nuts outside of a junction box, motor cover, etc, unless it is a factory connection like a insulated plug that won’t allow the conductors to contact the chassis, even if it comes un done. I have seen it done is with the old 24 volt glow coils for the vintage 3 wire bimetallic pilots, and we used porcelain wire nuts on them due to the heat.
Great to watch you!
Nice job and video
Love the channel. Where are you based out of?
Upstate SC.
#34
-Oxide build up on flame sensor (clean with hundred dollar bill)
😂👍😂👍😂👍😂👍😂👍😂
I never replaced sensor. Cleaning always makes it work again. But I replaced HSI once or twice.
Bet the dog's name is Jimmy.
Geez never heard of or seen a crazy location like that for a furnace and on it's side to boot. Glad you are not claustrophobic .. creeps me out ha ha. Thanks for your vids I found you on the lennox flame sensor and then found this one I left you a message there so I will not here. YOU do excellent videos I would just call you to come and fix it but I have had a bad experience with the techs.. cost me a new furnace as he broke a part on a good one and no parts available ..geeez eh ?
those furnaces where made short so they can ship more per truck. stacked 3 high
I can’t tell you how many hot surfaces I’ve put into that exact furnace.
I'm new to this, just now learning Gas,electric and oil heating at local college, and I swear that is the most sick sounding furnace I've heard.
Trust me, they can sound much worse than that.
Payne's were not one of my favorites and add that gasline, Payne installers are not my favorites! And that inducer fan sounded like it was mechanically gasping for air!
I thought that unit did a 90 sec. Pre-purge before the inducer kicks in
Only if there was a heat call while the power is switched on.
great video! I Like this!
That unit was well-named.
Thank You for the Video.
what a "payne" that installer made for servicing
I would have stuck that c.o detector in the vent termination after it warmed up.
Well, it would be better if someone did a less stupid gas hookup.
Who ever put that gas line there needs a good slap o back of the head. I swear lol
The gas line was probably there before the furnace. We already know there was another furnace in (under) that house previously. Blame the installer for installing the furnace that way.
Dude, you didnt close the blind......lol
What a guard dog! :)
These have got to be the most poorly designed furnaces, ever! Typical Carrier crap. I know it says Payne......same crap.
Try working on Lennox...They are the Most poorly designed!
@@999raiderz The G61MPV is a real pain in the pain in the ass!
Soooo..........!
anyone can do that. it is 100 percent diy