Right on Curtis. No critique on this job from me. Everyone has their own spin on how to do repair and service so you keep doing what works for you brother. Stay safe and HYDRATED! 🤜🏾🤛🏼
I haven't been able to comment lately but still enjoy the Videos. At around 7:25 it looks just like a dead Mouse or Lizard under that circuit board! Thanks for the video😊
Curtis you and “anti diy” are my favorites. Im taking classes online as I retire from a long career in another line of work. These videos tie up a lot of loose ends that I have questions about. It’s very beneficial when you take time to explain some of the things you do. Thanks for the videos and please keep them coming!
Indeed. I may be the guy rowing on the other side of that boat. Thinking of retiring from the computer field, and I've been watching this HVAC stuff for over a year now, also beginning with Ted Cook. I only recently found Curtis, and have been scarfing his vids. I'm going to be very limited due to having the balance of a toddler, but it's channels like this that have really grabbed my interest.
@@OnusBonesinteresting you're thinking of switching to HVAC. I'm an old HVAC technician of 45 year's and went into the data center profession 11 years ago as a Critical Facilities Technician for NTT. A server farm/communication company. Good luck out there in the HVAC field. It's a DIFFERENT kind of beast and very challenging but we'll worth it.
It's nice to see that Curtis has the sense to use a 12 volt small battery drill instead of the huge 18 or 20v wrist breakers most of the guys use on these videos. I own all of the Bosch 12 volt tools and they are plenty good for this type of work. Their led lights with the double row are fantastic. They have a hook, a strong magnet on the bottom, and they articulate, and they are very bright. I own several. Their dremel type 12v tool is also very powerful and is great for this work.
It’s very convenient for HVAC technicians to have the packaged unit outside on the ground to work on. You would not be able to just take off a panel and hose down my A coil box, because mine is in the attic with the gas furnace. Only thing I have outside on the ground is the air conditioner.
Hey Curtis, you mentioned not liking having the wire taps facing upwards where your speed taps/power wires go. If its unavoidable due to wire length in the future, perhaps you could try/consider some di-electric grease on the male wire terminals on the motor to maybe protect things in case the environment is humid/moist/poor static pressure conditions. Also, another thing I'd suggest for you is that you should keep the blower door on when you let the new aftermarket X-13 motors self calibrate when they start. In some of the manuals I've read, they state that it senses static pressure going forward and backwards to detect which way to have the motor spin, and to get an RPM to ramp up to/maintain.
It seems funny, after getting my Mitsubishi mini splits for the top floor, units like that just look like..dinosaurs! Both in terms of antiquated age, technology, and sheer size! My unit is so quiet, it never sounds like the units are even on, also the outdoor unit..it’s crazy, the outdoor fan regulates its own speed for demand..and even operating, it’s practically silent. Granted, I haven’t had it for the hot season coming up, I hope my glowing reviews continue..and may my electric bill not be brutal!
We went from record snow, which I can still see across the freeway on the tops of the hills and mountains, to almost 90 degrees today..it’s nuts! My house has lots of windows, acting like a greenhouse, and the two story exposed part is in back, I’m set into a hill, so that back wall sucks up a lot of heat. Even when the night temp drops to 50 and below, it’s too warm to sleep, so you either open all the windows, (which doesn’t cool fast enough) I used to have to run my now defunct Mr. Swampy, or now I simply flip on the Mitsubishi. I’m loving it way more than I even thought I would, because I have total control in each room..when I leave an area of the house for the night, I can either turn up the thermostat, or just turn it off..and cool the bedroom more for sleeping. Thing I wasn’t prepared for was how they run their fans constantly, (except in heating mode it does seem to shut off, maybe that’s how they set it up..) although like I said before, they’re super, super quiet and even have a quiet setting for sleeping, or if you want it more quiet for working or video meetings or whatever, I haven’t tried that because it’s so darn quiet already. Are the (outdoor) coils on this something a homeowner should spray off every now and then, or leave it to the professionals?
@@HVACGUY thanks! I haven’t forgotten some of the calls you taped that showed fins that were totally flattened by a pressure washer, or perhaps abuse..
Kinda keeps you busy running behind the run cap bandit mountings caps like they are meant to be mounted Whoever it is is plain too sorry to do it right. Good repair as always. Say hi to Riley 😊
More advanced communicating systems can show codes, refrigerant pressures, static pressures and set up switches right at the thermostat. Even this one will give codes for heating errors with a blinking light on the control board. It doesn't known the fan isn't moving tho.
Those older Rheem units are notorious for having the 1/4" hex head screws rusty or the heads rounded off. Especially the ones at the bottom of the front access cover. I would love to know where you got the multi-size hex head bit for your drill.
@@HVACGUY not that one. The one that has many different sizes, like the one you used to loosen the bolt on the motor belly band with. It looks like it has about 4 different sizes included
Your spray handle is threaded on thr end. It would really help to put a nib on it. It will give you more pressure for cleaning. I'm telling you, you have to at least try it.
Thanks i see now. I enjoy your videos. I think you have a great personality with your customers. I just launched my hvac business a year ago. How'd you stay in the business so long?
Right on Curtis. No critique on this job from me. Everyone has their own spin on how to do repair and service so you keep doing what works for you brother. Stay safe and HYDRATED! 🤜🏾🤛🏼
Am about the middle of the video and I can see that job is been blessed. I can here the Church Bells .😎
Thank you for fixing that cap in box! Lol.. 👍
I haven't been able to comment lately but still enjoy the Videos. At around 7:25 it looks just like a dead Mouse or Lizard under that circuit board! Thanks for the video😊
That's a cool motor decides which way is the right way ! 😇😇😇
Curtis you and “anti diy” are my favorites. Im taking classes online as I retire from a long career in another line of work. These videos tie up a lot of loose ends that I have questions about. It’s very beneficial when you take time to explain some of the things you do. Thanks for the videos and please keep them coming!
Indeed. I may be the guy rowing on the other side of that boat. Thinking of retiring from the computer field, and I've been watching this HVAC stuff for over a year now, also beginning with Ted Cook. I only recently found Curtis, and have been scarfing his vids. I'm going to be very limited due to having the balance of a toddler, but it's channels like this that have really grabbed my interest.
@@OnusBonesinteresting you're thinking of switching to HVAC. I'm an old HVAC technician of 45 year's and went into the data center profession 11 years ago as a Critical Facilities Technician for NTT. A server farm/communication company. Good luck out there in the HVAC field. It's a DIFFERENT kind of beast and very challenging but we'll worth it.
It's nice to see that Curtis has the sense to use a 12 volt small battery drill instead of the huge 18 or 20v wrist breakers most of the guys use on these videos. I own all of the Bosch 12 volt tools and they are plenty good for this type of work. Their led lights with the double row are fantastic. They have a hook, a strong magnet on the bottom, and they articulate, and they are very bright. I own several. Their dremel type 12v tool is also very powerful and is great for this work.
Bells will be ringing...🔔
Wire Wheel on the Motor Shaft is a Great idea and sure Beats the Sandpaper Method. 👍🙏
It’s very convenient for HVAC technicians to have the packaged unit outside on the ground to work on. You would not be able to just take off a panel and hose down my A coil box, because mine is in the attic with the gas furnace. Only thing I have outside on the ground is the air conditioner.
Nice work Curtis. That was a grimy one.
Another filthy one, nice work.
Thank you Sir for for installing the cap properly!!!
Cap in a box as Ted Cook says "looks like the Run Cap Bandit was here"
I liked that video and I'm already subscribed!👍
Thanks
Hey Curtis, you mentioned not liking having the wire taps facing upwards where your speed taps/power wires go. If its unavoidable due to wire length in the future, perhaps you could try/consider some di-electric grease on the male wire terminals on the motor to maybe protect things in case the environment is humid/moist/poor static pressure conditions.
Also, another thing I'd suggest for you is that you should keep the blower door on when you let the new aftermarket X-13 motors self calibrate when they start. In some of the manuals I've read, they state that it senses static pressure going forward and backwards to detect which way to have the motor spin, and to get an RPM to ramp up to/maintain.
It seems funny, after getting my Mitsubishi mini splits for the top floor, units like that just look like..dinosaurs! Both in terms of antiquated age, technology, and sheer size! My unit is so quiet, it never sounds like the units are even on, also the outdoor unit..it’s crazy, the outdoor fan regulates its own speed for demand..and even operating, it’s practically silent. Granted, I haven’t had it for the hot season coming up, I hope my glowing reviews continue..and may my electric bill not be brutal!
Glad you can get those old square D disconnects to reset, I try to find the power box.
They don’t always reset
Great work! Where is your work table?
I dont do cap in a box but I've also never seen it cause any issues. Great video
Thx.
Looks like you might be back for heating season. Nice one mounting that run cap. Thanks for the video.
We went from record snow, which I can still see across the freeway on the tops of the hills and mountains, to almost 90 degrees today..it’s nuts! My house has lots of windows, acting like a greenhouse, and the two story exposed part is in back, I’m set into a hill, so that back wall sucks up a lot of heat. Even when the night temp drops to 50 and below, it’s too warm to sleep, so you either open all the windows, (which doesn’t cool fast enough) I used to have to run my now defunct Mr. Swampy, or now I simply flip on the Mitsubishi. I’m loving it way more than I even thought I would, because I have total control in each room..when I leave an area of the house for the night, I can either turn up the thermostat, or just turn it off..and cool the bedroom more for sleeping. Thing I wasn’t prepared for was how they run their fans constantly, (except in heating mode it does seem to shut off, maybe that’s how they set it up..) although like I said before, they’re super, super quiet and even have a quiet setting for sleeping, or if you want it more quiet for working or video meetings or whatever, I haven’t tried that because it’s so darn quiet already. Are the (outdoor) coils on this something a homeowner should spray off every now and then, or leave it to the professionals?
I wouldn’t suggest a homeowner do that without some instruction first.
@@HVACGUY thanks! I haven’t forgotten some of the calls you taped that showed fins that were totally flattened by a pressure washer, or perhaps abuse..
Excellent video and good source of information n have a good day
Good work
👍... Thx ...
Great video 👍🏻☝🏻☝🏻
Very nice one like always
That was a great job bring that unit up to spec!
Great work curtis I bet the filter is missing to see that evaporator so filthy
I'd figure You get excited to see no 'Cap in a Box" in a unit HAHAHAHAHA
Kinda keeps you busy running behind the run cap bandit mountings caps like they are meant to be mounted Whoever it is is plain too sorry to do it right. Good repair as always. Say hi to Riley 😊
great fix 🔥
Wish i still did stuff like that... work was so much more fun
How about trying a wheel stud cleaner brush to de-crud those motor shafts, unless they are really long.
Guess there’s only one hose bib on the house
Youll be back to replace that evap before long.
It would be nice if HVAC units have a diagnostic module like automobiles.
More advanced communicating systems can show codes, refrigerant pressures, static pressures and set up switches right at the thermostat. Even this one will give codes for heating errors with a blinking light on the control board. It doesn't known the fan isn't moving tho.
Those older Rheem units are notorious for having the 1/4" hex head screws rusty or the heads rounded off. Especially the ones at the bottom of the front access cover.
I would love to know where you got the multi-size hex head bit for your drill.
That’s a Klein bit 1/4 and 5/16
@@HVACGUY not that one. The one that has many different sizes, like the one you used to loosen the bolt on the motor belly band with. It looks like it has about 4 different sizes included
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What is it with these Techs leaving the capacitor in the box. Takes only a millisecond to remove it and screw in!!!
Your spray handle is threaded on thr end. It would really help to put a nib on it. It will give you more pressure for cleaning. I'm telling you, you have to at least try it.
I have in the past, and yes it works very well. I lost my zero.
What was the reason for the yellow jumper wires and how'd you know what wires were suppose to get the voltage you were looking for?
That board is meant to power a traditional 240 psi motor. So, what they did was use it to power a 240V relay that sends 24V to the ECM control .
Thanks i see now. I enjoy your videos. I think you have a great personality with your customers. I just launched my hvac business a year ago. How'd you stay in the business so long?
I have never seen one that was not suffocating in cottonwood seed or dryer lint it seems.
How does the motor sense the correct rotation and why not on condenser fan motors?
I assume it’s sensing amp draw. Not really sure
so many hacks up there with the "cap in a box" too lazy to mount the cap
I always pressure wash the wheel with the old motor before taking it apart. I think it's a little easier.
Yes if done right, it'll help blow the water out at the same time.
When I screw up, I get screw remover. Works every time
Be careful throwing sparks at a gas line.
That'd be a heck of a way to find out that the shut off valve was leaking gas!!!
It would sound better to have a "head remover"...instead of a "screw remover".
You gotta always have a fresh battery. 😅
Why on earth do people leave the cap in the box? The box only insulates it thermally, so it runs hotter and has a shorter life.
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plugged coil took out the motor . you probably only needed to replace the mod on the motor
Where's the filter on that unit?
Just out of curiosity .. what town are you In... Just asking.. LOL
Theres no trap
Next time when using a grinder near a gas valve …be safe cut the valve off just in case if there was a small gas leak.
Gas can still leak up stream from the shut off valve. Best not to throw sparks on it at all.
Never put a grinder wheel side down, and why did you lay your tool in the water.