Living up here in northern new hampshire, I'm always amazed at how many people have central air out here. I feel like unless it's the absolute worst of worst days, you kinda don't need AC out here.
Around five years ago, a small church began having quarterly fundraisers to raise money to help elderly and infirm residents within their town, (actually borough) with paying for air conditioning service, if they meet certain income guidelines. Seven area HVACR/Mechanical/Registered Plumbing companies are participating in this year's "help keep thy neighbor cool and comfortable" program/event. Now that gas is over $5.05 per gallon, I had predicted, quite pessimistically that everyone would take advantage of that church's kindness, and bleed that well dry. This afternoon, the deacon who runs the program called those involved in doing the repairs to let us know that a skid with three canisters of R410-A, and two partially used 30's of R22, along with filter/driers, copper/brass lineset fittings, and assorted capacitors/contactors, and NOS Robertshaw thermostats, were donated by an area business that closed/retired last year. I'm pleasantly surprised that I called that guess wrong....
@@All_world_fragrances how so..... If a compressor goes out like in this case for some people replacing a condensor unit may be cheaper than a new unit... if nothing else has failed its an option...for many people right now it might be cost prohibitive to replace a whole unit right now let alone the supply chain issues we currently have
@@All_world_fragrances So leave them with nothing, right? This past Saturday I installed a good used Payne 1.5 ton R22 condenser for an older lady on SSI. Her condenser was destroyed from dog piss and had 0 charge in it. She has no budget for big repairs like this. I charged her the bare minimum I could, $250. That barely covered my daily expenses for the day (gas, insurances, materials). People in her shoes don't have $3-5K for new system. You help out when you can.
My buddy in Florida has his A/C with heat pump replaced a couple years ago. I thought for sure he was going to say he was sold a HIGH SEER unit. He said his A/C guy said NO.... Go with basic 14 SEER, even in Florida you don't see a savings over the expected 10 year lifespan of 365 day running. I was surprised! Please chime in.
Just got a 30 lb r22= $1500.00. r422 =$500.00. Back in my early year's. a/c tripped breaker, I go reset breaker and BOOM. Go outside and the terminals blew out with all the charge. A lot of smoke!!!!!! I can not wait to retire.
Never reset a tripped breaker before going through all the electrical for shorts. The breaker tripped for a reason, you gotta find that reason and address it. Most times the problem will be a direct short somewhere and should only take a few minutes to locate that. Other times there could be a high resistance short in the windings of the compressor. In that case, reset the breaker and watch the amp draw as the system runs. You'll see that the amp draw will begin to slowly climb higher and higher until the breaker trips. High resistance shorts can be very difficult to find if you don't know what to look for. They're nearly impossible to find using a normal meter to ohm out the system. You need a megger to test the windings in that case. I know meggers aren't exactly cheap to purchase, but if you consistently run service calls or perform preventative maintenance, I highly recommend investing in one. It will only add a few extra minutes to your normal diagnostic routine, but I guarantee it will pay for itself within weeks.
I have the same unit ran for 15 years on the old furnace and it’s been running about 15 years on the new one hope it keeps thinking about installing a new furnace and putting it on that one
Great job steve 😊 I've been in school for this I'll be honest I've been struggling and making mistakes I really hope I pass my EPA u really want to do this
A bad capacitor, sell a new unit!!!🤣🤣🤣 Thanks again for the videos! 🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🏠 Stay safe. Un-retired (werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses!
I’m an HVAC tech & great diagnosis on the bad compressor. However, don’t agree that the whole split system need upgraded to R-410A system. The suitable substitute for the R-22 condenser unit is a R-407C unit. The customer should have been informed & would be a huge cost saving in replacing the condenser unit only.
Steve and others.... What does it take to start a small business installing mini-split units? I've installed two myself, labor rates are crazy at $1,500 for a simple unit, day job!?!? I'm thinking people are going to want heat-pumps since heating oil is currently $5.50 and all our USA energy secretary is talking about is renewable, clean BS! I have an Sman360 (for micron gauge), also used it for my vehicles and central units, vac pump, YJ [no-brainer] flaring tool, YJ digital torque wrench (I see this as the most critical step along with flaring). All tools cost less than quoted for one install. Why not install these for others? Can HVAC guys run the simple dual-pole 15A or 20A to disconnect and whip electrical run?
Check your jurisdiction for the licensing requirements, depending on the area the needed licenses vary. Price liability insurance. Depending on the location you may or may-not be able to touch any electrical, this can be a tricky license question. The EPA certificate is fairly simple, Do you already have that?
@@davidnull5590 Thanks! I'll need to check on EPA cert requirements, as you said that's fairly simple from what I understand. I'm thinking electrical has to be done (or at least certified) by electrician. Yes, insurance would be a must.
Like David said you would have to check your jurisdiction licensing requirements. Many homeowners will want licensed permitted work to be done when it comes to HVAC and electrical, even on minisplits for a small space.
the way things are i would bet the coil costs more than the unit... i've seen fricken pans that cost $300 for carriers just regular 3ton units and the flippen plastic condensation pan on the evaporator costs $300+
@@dennisqwertyuiop that’s was not my point , he seem to make it more than it was or is ,remove the wires from compressor, start , run , common to ground . Done , he seem to be checking for rubbed wires which does happen a lot , but u check the compressor first . Then back track if it checks out .
@@JHACbiz He did. When the wires where removed and floating in the wind it still showed a short- Sense the wires where floating around and not making contact with metal parts- As said- Open and Shut case.
Whom. Looks as if this unit was a hack job from the beginning. If you look at the condensing unit outside, someone cut a hole into the back side to run the electrical power line into rather than do it right and run it to the inlet hole thats at the very bottom left front next to the refrigerant lines. Also the smaller refrigerant tubing combined with the fact that the evaporator coil is not a matching ruud brand. Looks like its either a carrier, bryant or a bdp coil. I have a feeling the original outside unit failed, and this was either installed 20 yrs ago, or original unit failed not long ago, and this was a used unit that was slapped in as a quick fix.
WTH did I just see? Copper gas line to that furnace. Haven't seen that since the 70s. You're of course aware that gas corrodes copper . Wonder how that ever passed inspection.
its a shame you have to tell the customers your not trying to scam them, but it always in your head there gonna think your trying to get over on them because the dirty thieving scabs out there. you dont have to worry steve your good at what you do and honest
Great job steve. You're real decent to the customers
Living up here in northern new hampshire, I'm always amazed at how many people have central air out here. I feel like unless it's the absolute worst of worst days, you kinda don't need AC out here.
He doesn’t ever sell people anything they don’t need😀😀😀😀
Gotta love Steve for his honesty and not screwing over people. It's nice to see a good guy
Around five years ago, a small church began having quarterly fundraisers to raise money to help elderly and infirm residents within their town, (actually borough) with paying for air conditioning service, if they meet certain income guidelines. Seven area HVACR/Mechanical/Registered Plumbing companies are participating in this year's "help keep thy neighbor cool and comfortable" program/event. Now that gas is over $5.05 per gallon, I had predicted, quite pessimistically that everyone would take advantage of that church's kindness, and bleed that well dry. This afternoon, the deacon who runs the program called those involved in doing the repairs to let us know that a skid with three canisters of R410-A, and two partially used 30's of R22, along with filter/driers, copper/brass lineset fittings, and assorted capacitors/contactors, and NOS Robertshaw thermostats, were donated by an area business that closed/retired last year. I'm pleasantly surprised that I called that guess wrong....
@corey Babcock Did you try Maryland-211?? The PA version of the United Way program is pretty decent about HVAC issues.
Perfect example of why I save R22 units that run and look OK. A lot of times people don't have the money and just want it back up and running.
Thats good
Costing them more over time.
@@All_world_fragrances how so..... If a compressor goes out like in this case for some people replacing a condensor unit may be cheaper than a new unit... if nothing else has failed its an option...for many people right now it might be cost prohibitive to replace a whole unit right now let alone the supply chain issues we currently have
@@All_world_fragrances So leave them with nothing, right? This past Saturday I installed a good used Payne 1.5 ton R22 condenser for an older lady on SSI. Her condenser was destroyed from dog piss and had 0 charge in it. She has no budget for big repairs like this. I charged her the bare minimum I could, $250. That barely covered my daily expenses for the day (gas, insurances, materials). People in her shoes don't have $3-5K for new system. You help out when you can.
My buddy in Florida has his A/C with heat pump replaced a couple years ago. I thought for sure he was going to say he was sold a HIGH SEER unit. He said his A/C guy said NO.... Go with basic 14 SEER, even in Florida you don't see a savings over the expected 10 year lifespan of 365 day running. I was surprised! Please chime in.
Looking forward to the installation.👍🇺🇸
Just got a 30 lb r22= $1500.00. r422 =$500.00.
Back in my early year's. a/c tripped breaker, I go reset breaker and BOOM. Go outside and the terminals blew out with all the charge. A lot of smoke!!!!!!
I can not wait to retire.
Me either :)
Never reset a tripped breaker before going through all the electrical for shorts. The breaker tripped for a reason, you gotta find that reason and address it. Most times the problem will be a direct short somewhere and should only take a few minutes to locate that. Other times there could be a high resistance short in the windings of the compressor. In that case, reset the breaker and watch the amp draw as the system runs. You'll see that the amp draw will begin to slowly climb higher and higher until the breaker trips. High resistance shorts can be very difficult to find if you don't know what to look for. They're nearly impossible to find using a normal meter to ohm out the system. You need a megger to test the windings in that case. I know meggers aren't exactly cheap to purchase, but if you consistently run service calls or perform preventative maintenance, I highly recommend investing in one. It will only add a few extra minutes to your normal diagnostic routine, but I guarantee it will pay for itself within weeks.
@@bobboscarato1313 yeah that happens too. lol.
I have the same unit ran for 15 years on the old furnace and it’s been running about 15 years on the new one hope it keeps thinking about installing a new furnace and putting it on that one
Good , a new install ... You'll probably get the job ... We'll await the vid ... Thx ...
Class act Steve, I'm sure you'll get the job! Keep the video's coming ☝️ ☝️ ☝️ 💥
Hi Steve and miss Molly
Holy shit ! 22 years and never been serviced she said ?
Hey Steve and Miss Molly! Workin’ again y’all. 👍👍
Steve i like you video god bless you 🥇
Hope you get the job!
Hasn't been serviced in 22 years...they will be taking the cheapest bid.
7:10 - You can replace the compressor with 407c or a Dry Ship condenser which is also 407C if the AHU is too much of a pain in the ass to replace.
great job !!! love the ch !!!
Great job steve 😊 I've been in school for this I'll be honest I've been struggling and making mistakes I really hope I pass my EPA u really want to do this
Epa test is easy. You'll do fine.
21 years old is not bad compared to what they sell now. Lucky to get 10
lol steve were doing a install same age as that wow they last a life time edbonjovi leak master plumbing
A bad capacitor, sell a new unit!!!🤣🤣🤣
Thanks again for the videos!
🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🏠
Stay safe.
Un-retired (werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses!
nice work
I’m an HVAC tech & great diagnosis on the bad compressor. However, don’t agree that the whole split system need upgraded to R-410A system. The suitable substitute for the R-22 condenser unit is a R-407C unit. The customer should have been informed & would be a huge cost saving in replacing the condenser unit only.
That evap is already not original to the cond change it all, don’t be a hack
one of the best mechanics always tries to fix before installing new... and he can fix anything..
Good job!
Steve and others.... What does it take to start a small business installing mini-split units? I've installed two myself, labor rates are crazy at $1,500 for a simple unit, day job!?!? I'm thinking people are going to want heat-pumps since heating oil is currently $5.50 and all our USA energy secretary is talking about is renewable, clean BS! I have an Sman360 (for micron gauge), also used it for my vehicles and central units, vac pump, YJ [no-brainer] flaring tool, YJ digital torque wrench (I see this as the most critical step along with flaring). All tools cost less than quoted for one install. Why not install these for others? Can HVAC guys run the simple dual-pole 15A or 20A to disconnect and whip electrical run?
Check your jurisdiction for the licensing requirements, depending on the area the needed licenses vary. Price liability insurance. Depending on the location you may or may-not be able to touch any electrical, this can be a tricky license question. The EPA certificate is fairly simple, Do you already have that?
@@davidnull5590 Thanks! I'll need to check on EPA cert requirements, as you said that's fairly simple from what I understand. I'm thinking electrical has to be done (or at least certified) by electrician. Yes, insurance would be a must.
Like David said you would have to check your jurisdiction licensing requirements. Many homeowners will want licensed permitted work to be done when it comes to HVAC and electrical, even on minisplits for a small space.
What did you quote them?
@@bobboscarato1313 It won't matter as long as you doesn't show the homeowner's info.
@@bobboscarato1313 that is not accurate.
Just put a Compressor in and change it to 407c
It's 22 years old. It's been under pressure cycles. Think of it as a 175,000 mile Chrysler slant-6.
Why not get a a-frame coil and fit it to the old housing...
the way things are i would bet the coil costs more than the unit... i've seen fricken pans that cost $300 for carriers just regular 3ton units and the flippen plastic condensation pan on the evaporator costs $300+
Why not just pull the wires off the compressor reset the breaker , if it doesn’t trip on a call for cooling then it’s the compressor
@@dennisqwertyuiop that’s was not my point , he seem to make it more than it was or is ,remove the wires from compressor, start , run , common to ground . Done , he seem to be checking for rubbed wires which does happen a lot , but u check the compressor first . Then back track if it checks out .
or you could get your meter out and do some investigating.
@@JHACbiz He did. When the wires where removed and floating in the wind it still showed a short- Sense the wires where floating around and not making contact with metal parts- As said- Open and Shut case.
@@Tedybear315 yes I know
@@kingpins9 what is the correct way ??
Be careful trusting a customer to turn off the power before you start working on something.
Maybe, just Maybe they should have had it serviced!
Whom. Looks as if this unit was a hack job from the beginning. If you look at the condensing unit outside, someone cut a hole into the back side to run the electrical power line into rather than do it right and run it to the inlet hole thats at the very bottom left front next to the refrigerant lines. Also the smaller refrigerant tubing combined with the fact that the evaporator coil is not a matching ruud brand. Looks like its either a carrier, bryant or a bdp coil. I have a feeling the original outside unit failed, and this was either installed 20 yrs ago, or original unit failed not long ago, and this was a used unit that was slapped in as a quick fix.
3/8" liquid line from condenser, but looks like 1/4" into evap.
Definitely did not help compressor.
Old rheems used 5/16
For a second I thought that warn wire was the problem. But nope.
👍👍👍👍👍
I think the newer rheem units (not the classic series) but the models between 2008-2015 are junk
Thats a crappy braze job on that comp, Has it been changed before?
I gotta get my 47 year old running
Get out the tablet.
Hello Steve!
WTH did I just see? Copper gas line to that furnace. Haven't seen that since the 70s. You're of course aware that gas corrodes copper . Wonder how that ever passed inspection.
not trying to sell you a unit but im gonna have to sell you a unit..i know ,,its its time relace it
Hi Steve and miss Molly
Hodie Steve and Molly
3 ton
3 ton mama
Karen you need a new system that's $10k that's the best price pay or you gonna be hot all summer!
its a shame you have to tell the customers your not trying to scam them, but it always in your head there gonna think your trying to get over on them because the dirty thieving scabs out there. you dont have to worry steve your good at what you do and honest
I sorry not u auto correct