I have always been a DIY individual and that is what got me into the HVAC industry over 30 years ago. I am still a DIY guy when it comes to anything that I own. We are all DIY guys or we wouldn't ever learn how things work and operate properly and are able to fix it without calling someone who takes a paycheck or two for fixing something that should only cost a C note or two. God bless bro.
There's people who went to college for 4 years and got a masters degree in business and they are making minimum wage. also are 100k in debt so I tell kids graduating high school this, to learn a trade instead.
Thanks. Even though I live and work in FL the only thing we did w Gas Furnaces COLEMAN type was Remove them from RV mob homes to install AH w Electric Heat as a Split System most of them Ruud Rheem and Goodman Tnks 4 sa advice bout doing someone else job to save🙄I follow my dad s advice always do as much as u can and know but after 30 winters in this field I let mechanics fix my veh......tnk u again it s a pleasure to see you handle attic Gas Furnaces not existing here anymore. Ttul Blessings from hot n humid S. fl.......
I started out as a DIY. What made me different is that when I needed to do something I was not familiar with I would study the problem, read the directions and ask questions. Yes, my first time doing something took longer, but my goal was to do it right the first time. I agree that too many Do it yourselfers don't know what they are doing. However I learned how to do a lot of different things because I wanted to be able to work. My wide area of experience made me valuable to the company that I worked for. Now that I am on my own I am not dependent on one trade. Because I think outside the box I often find solutions to problems that some "professionals " miss. I think your issue is not with all DIY. Just the ones who try to do more than they are capable of.
At one time I had five rental units with gas packs. I would do most of my own HVAC work because I simply could not afford a $200-$300. service call to replace a cap, blower motor, limit switch, pressure switch etc. Then the local HVAC supply refused by business so I had to buy parts online. Usually less expensive but two day wait. Finally I was threatened by a tech that told me all he had to do was call an 1-800 number, report me and I would be fined $10,000 per unit I worked on. I told him to do whatever he thought was right. Thanks for the videos, I enjoy watching the mistakes the "pro's" make.
Thanks for the video. Now that I'm retired (not HVAC) I do everything but lay pipe. I am a happy and successful DIYer with no call-backs, and a hero to my grand kids But I won't hire myself out to others. I take too much time to study and prepare for each project, and I go slow.
I'm a old retired tech and Stationary Engineer. The flame rod when heated produces a very small amount of current in the low micro amps. James Green Ps I'm always watching shows such as yours because I'm still open to learn. Keep up the good work.
The infamous clicks. I've been in the trade for nearly 25 years. The first thing my mentor taught me about control board furnaces was listen for the clicks and and the sequence of them. I've been running my own business on the side now for about 7 months. Going full time at it this spring. Enjoy your videos even though I've been doing it for so long. I still learn something on occasion.
Excellent video. When I worked for the electric company I worked every Thanksgiving and sometimes on Christmas. You are an excellent company to work on Holidays; hard to find good companies these days. I did a service call a while back that the only problem was dead batteries in the T-stat. Lots of blank looks when I said to change the batteries every year. Thanks for the video's.
I am a DIY guy and can fix anything. My furnace was built in 1974 and I have never had it break down. I have installed gas line, electrical, water,waste line auto body auto repair computer build and repair appliance repair on and on and on. I did hire a new central AC install because i don't have the tools for that.
I hired a roofer, because I didn't want to do all that hard work in the hot sun! I've saved hundreds of thousands in repair costs by fixing my own stuff, and it most always out lasts the item! Jpol.
Thank you for not letting that furnace turn off hot. It drives me crazy when i see guys do that. All it takes is once and you can prematurely crack that heat exchanger. Good fix as always and going that extra mile to clean the flame sensor while you were at it. And pulling the junk out of the blower 👍 Happy New Year Ted 🎉🎉🎉
I installed one of those Robertshaw igniters in my Goodman furnace and it lasted for less than six weeks. The original igniter lasted 18 years. Those universal igniters are a waste of money.
As a DIYer I’m a human services tech. That is my profession. However I took two years vocational training and got my mechanics certification. I have also worked on small airplanes and worked a year as a postal worker. I have worked on furnaces, washing machines and dryers, plumbing and some carpentry. There isn’t much I won’t tackle. But DIYers owe it to themselves to learn about how each thing they work on. The principals of how each system works and if they have any doubts about what they are doing, leave it to a professional
Doubts ? The student can not judge himself... he needs a teacher. The typical DIYer tries to teach himself. In some cases that can become a real issue.
Anti DIY HVAC any person DIY or professional who does not pay attention to detail or understand what they are doing is bound to make mistakes. I’ve replaced inducers, flame sensors, igniters, control boards,cleared drain blockage preventing pressure switch from functioning properly(filled with drain water from drain blockage) replaced gas valve solenoids, elements and Replaced idler and drum wheels in dryers. The list goes on. Do I think anyone should be trying to DIY? absolutely not. I don’t touch anything I don’t first understand.( I had mentors) Even professionals come across something they have never worked on. If you understand the principles and have been trained you have the skills that will help you to know what you are doing.
Ok... watched a few of your videos... and yes, it's clear you don't like DIYers. Totally understand, it's obvious that the dumber DIYers have caused you a lot of pain, heartburn, and wasted time. I'm not sure I agree with your all DIYers and bad mentality. I've worked on my home HVAC, replaced the blower fan, replaced the controller board, and replaced the condenser fan and starter Cap... also had to replace the Compressor starter Cap because it was leaking white powder and didn't pass a meter test. Although I feel very confident about working on some parts of my home HVAC, I won't mess with the furnace or anything having to do with the Freon system. Like Clint Eastwood, a good DIYer always knows his limitations. :D Thank you posting and running your channel, I've learned a lot from you.
As Clint Eastwood you have to know your limitations! Some people can't even change a filter while others can change a capacitor or a motor! It when you go beyond your abilities you can really screw up things! So I can understand why you don't promote diy Ted ! But today if you are a homeowner to afford having it you have to do as much as you can yourself with labor charges for doing things being so high! An example I never worked on a washer in my life! My20 year old washer was spitting water on the floor it would not be worth fixing if I had to pay someone to do it! But I went on utube and was able to diagnose what was wrong! A $15.00 part and a little work and it was fixed saving me from spending almost a thousand dollars buying a new one that isn't as good as the old one! Point is if you are mechanically inclined there is nothing wrong with doing some things yourself! I always admire your honesty Ted when it comes to what you say and do! Nice old wood stove! Thanks for another video I enjoy watching them Ted!
That’s called justifying the cost of repair by taking your good old time lol. Make sure you knock a screw driver into the furnace periodically so the homeowner can hear it. Nice repair and good tip on using the grill ignitor!
Fun fact, me being a DIY guy and doing this kind of stuff and making mistakes made me a better man and put me in a great place today. If you make mistakes whether they be expensive ones or not it teaches you valuable lessons. I repair various things for a living that makes this kind of stuff look like child's play and i haven't had any real education on it. Mostly self taught and a whole hell of a lot of RUclips and google. Some guys shouldn't DIY things because they lack the common sense or competency but their is guys that absolutely should teach themselves valuable lessons.
Matthew what you don't know about a gas appliance will kill or burn down the structure. This individual is considered to be a professional but yet he is taking a opinion from another on how a flams sensor works, it's not at all what he said. It works off of micro amps through the flame, not ground. By the By what is the CO output, what is the CO2 output, what is the O2 and stack temperature. I don't know if that furnace is even safe to run because it wasn't checked properly. So what don't know will hurt you. The only way you are going to know how to do the job properly and safely is to get training.
I highly reccomend not working on hvac equipment. Very technical ...toxic gas byproducts...electricity....one wrong move and you could be electrocuted ...burn your home down..or cause health problems to your family.....all of which may cause DEATH .....HVAC technician of 10 yrs....now a HVAC contractor in California
@@damarcojackson1005 really is a vent stack that hard, or hooking up gas and checking for leaks. Having a cO alarm. This isn't rocket science. It's actually a simple design if you study it. electrocuted 😂 what don't know how to shut off a breaker.
Another issue with the multi-jet burner can be dust in the flame propagation channels in the stamped venturi sections. The burner will ignite but the flame has to propagate to all of the burner tubes to get from the igniter on the right to the flame detector on the left side. The flame sensor detects a small current by ionizing the flame plasma with high voltage supplied to the probe. This is a safety feature to detect that all of the tubes have ignited.
Please look up “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs”. It basically says when we do something right and it works out, we feel what is known as “self-actualization”. It is even more important than food and other needs for human beings. Perhaps DIY practitioners like to see if they can accomplish what seems to be a challenge. My first time was when I was asked (mockingly) to make a WV engine run. After adjusting the point gap in the distributer, the engine roared alive. It felt fantastic. I was in high school automotive class. Not even 19 years old. I recently diagnosed a bad four zone control board at my own house. After replacing it and marking the various wires with colored heat shrinks for future reference, I am happy to say…it is fixed. The bad relay along with the other 10 relays will be replaced. Repaired board will be a backup. There is no question that the combination of gas and electricity are a very dangerous. If you do your own work, better have your insurance coverage in order. Fortunately; thanks to RUclips and dedicated instructors like Mr. Cook, there are a lot of information on line. However, before attempting to repair gas furnace, be sure to do a lot of research.
I admire the enthusiasm of diy ers, but i’d like to point out there’s a wide gap in talent with them. Some diy ers are mechanically inclined, some have a high degree of education, some have not much of either, but rarely do certain of them possess what it takes to handle almost anything in the house. I really should mention working on your own furnace is technically ok, and if you know enough about what you are doing then yes do so with upmost care and safety in mind. The part to keep in mind is your furnace, the minute you work on another person’s furnace is when you need to be licensed to do so, failure to do so can result in penalties of 50k or more. i’m not saying you would do such a thing, just wanted to offer some information should you choose to want to help your fellow friend or neighbor. Stick to stuff on only your home with that regard. his channel is meant for youtubers and anyone watching, but mostly for technicians, which is often why he states in videos to seek a licensed technician. That said, bravo on the diy fix, stay safe.
Ted, quick tip for making your socket a bit "magnetic" is to take a small piece of electrical tape and put over the screw then put the socket over it. It will hold the screw / bolt / nut to the socket and then pull right off once you get it going.
I had a dirty flame sensor on a furnace with less than 5 months use. I believe the cause was it being in a laundry room and there was a lint problem in the room. I started cleaning flame sensors when I do any furnace service.
I agree with you. we get so many calls of customers trying to fix their own units and end up messing something up. I can't tell you how many 5 amp fuses I've had to change because a customer didnt know to kill power when changing a thermostat. it's best to always let the professional take care of it and if THEY mess it up, it's covered.
As a Do it yourself er all my life and I'm 82 years old and I believe if you got the tools and can read there's nothing you can't fix ! If a Human made it I can fix it ! Let me tell you why I was at work one day and my wife called and said the dryers out so I couldn't fly home to fix it so I made my big mistake "Call a repair man" Now you can buy a new Dryer at that time for around $200 + . So the repair man comes and as he walks in the door that was $125 then he replaced the igniter , (Probably a universal one) never checked and the bill was $165 ouch ! Now just like you he is a professional and I do give you credit for that , but can't understand why you don't fix your own stuff . but to each his own.but come on , wife said if he was there about a hour that was about it. Now back to you first your a professional with no tools and used a universal part to fix the Furnace and cleaned the flame sensor and I bet you gave her a bill for over $200 ! Now that's why the world will always have us DIY guys. My Dad had a good motto " Either we fix it or break it then go buy a new one and it probably will be cheaper then calling a repair man. By the way I'm a retired aircraft and automotive mechanic but I taught many a friends to tackle the job and if you got a problem call me ! 82 years later I still turn a wrench.
I installed all my own shit so you didn't make crap off me 👍 and thanks to you guys posting videos on any little tricks and everything else, thanks 👋 not rocket science, and not hard to learn. Cars are more difficult.
I agree, Ted certainly knows how to make the women happy. As Red Green the Canadian comic used to say, "if the women don't find you handsome at least let them find you handy." And, there's no man more handy then Ted.
My heat set up I keep two of almost every kind of igniter I can get but sometimes I'll use the ones I have then I'm out so no matter how much you plan things happen to get you caught without the parts you need
At 6:35, the spinning fan on the right, what is the purpose of the black plastic cap? The reason I ask is that that same fan was making a very loud and high pitched noise. I dropped my flashlight and it hit that thin plastic cap while running and it shattered. I don't know what happened but the noise went away and seems to be running fine, for AC anyway. Any idea why the fan would make that noise and do I need to replace that cap?
You crack me up. You are anti-DIY, but it seems like about half of the issues you fix were caused by faulty installs by 'professionals.' As a DIY guy, I can tell you I do things much better, because it is my family on the line.
I still just use a bill. Might have to throw one of those cleaners in my service bag. If you haven't tried the new Malco nut drivers for your drill, you don't know what your missing. It's magnetic, 1/4 and 5/16 built into one. Also one with 10 inch extension. Awesome for hanging duct.
I get the anti-DIY thought. I am a DIY'er and from what I have seen on some of your videos, I make lots of the pros look like hacks. Maybe you should change the name to anti pro-hack HVAC. Also, love our videos.
I understand what Ted is saying on the DIY. I do a lot of my own work on my furnace because I have been doing the maintenance on it for 15 years. But here is the thing, when it comes to the main valve replacement, BTU adjustment or anything to do with the flow of gas on that furnace I call a tech. Why? Because I am not qualified to do that, as Ted said you make it worse by not knowing. Even if you light it in the wrong sequence you can hurt yourself and hurt the equipment. Same with AC units, I have no business charging an AC system, I have not been to school for it, I don't know the numbers or the correct procedures, call a tech for that stuff! I can't imagine jack legging an $8,000 unit to try and save a few hundred bucks, that is nuts! Yeah, you need your brakes done, roll it over here...Furnace/AC call Ted!
I saw another video the guy stuck a little piece of paper towel in the socket then put the screw in wala held it in perfect and didn't fall 5 times. Good little trick if you don't have a magnetic driver
Yep I don’t do my own repair the only thing I do is change the filter and make sure our side unit is clear of obstructions I leave the other to y to you guys I do enjoy the videos though thanks
I fixed a Goodman after the tech couldn't. It had multiple error codes over three days. I eyeballed the board. The lamentation on the board was separating. There was high moisture in the return air compartment. I order a new board and it ran like a champ. I cant figure out why they would put the board in the blower compartment. But it took three days to figure it out. The 2 techs told them they would have to buy a new furnace. I paid $150 for the new board.
The problem is that some of those universal ignitors are not compatible with some of the control board and they will continue to burn out. For that furnace you will need to get the original.
Hey mr joe your videos are amazing I want to ask you for how long will furnace work when we ignite it manually and will it work on all kinds or just Goodman
I agree with you 100% about DIY versus a Professional but a friend of mine paid a professional here in Ca. $428 to change a Capacitor took him about 10 minutes that's not right either.
I have a Goodman furnace and its doing the same thing, the flame comes on for a second but then turns right off. I want to try cleaning the flame sensor but I was having trouble locating it. I think I found it now but its in a really tight space that does not leave any room for a screwdriver to get through. What is the best way to unscrew that? What sort of tool should I use?
Ted has a tremendous amount of HVAC knowledge, so I would like to know how he acquired it. He went from carpet cleaning to this, so was there a tech school involved that changed him from a DIY guy to a tradesman? Curious minds want to know, and thanks for making these videos available as they are very educational. Also, may I ask why RUclips categorizes them as Comedy?
Them gas tubes and channels between looked pretty dirty. Looks like they could use a good cleaning. Smart move on the flame sensor. Save yourself a trip back if it gets real dirty
I know when to call a pro and what I can do my self like cleaning the blower changing filters but when it comes to any thing with the gas I DO NOT TOUCH I don't want to blow up the house
i a DIY kind lady i learn things that how i learn but i don't do oil change on car well not good at that but since car fell on my and hit me in head with jack thingy broke i been watcing a lot HVAC videos and i find this stuff intertesting
It depends, do you want him to have his tools, truck, gas, vehicle maintenance, a telephone, telephone ad, a building, heat and electricity in his building, maintenance on his building, a bookkeeper, unemployment on his workers, insurance on everything, pay his half of the SS tax for his employees, training costs, supplies for the building, and Oh, it wasn't 10 minutes, there was time ordering the replacement part, making sure it got in the truck, he spent time on the original call, he had drive time, may have spent time to get fuel, he will spend time getting back home and he has to charge an extra 22% + 6.2% to pay federal and SS taxes, unless he lives in a state that has a tax, then he has to pay that. Oh and then some states charge you tax on your inventory. There was more involved than the 10 minute fix.
Lamont Cranston ..., that tired old shit gets old. All businesses require tools and knowledge or inventory and employees. HVAC has a horrible reputation for overcharging people. You know it, I know it, and thankfully people have started to try repairing shit themselves.
Hey man, love the vids! Do you guys check the heat exchangers on older systems when you go to a no heat? I’ve found tons of cracked heat exchangers while there for a flame sensor or something silly.
Well you can use a screwdriver if you want, but youll be there a while....I would use a nut driver like he did. And the reason the service call is that high is because of weekend/holiday rates. Know how the HVAC business works before being derogatory.
It stupid how the manufacturers don’t safeguard the paperwork and have a compartment just for technicians troubleshooting paperwork it’s as if they don’t want you to figure shit out.
I'm a bit surprised he didn't test the existing ignitor via a ohm test which would take 30 seconds- I"m a DYI guy and I think it makes more sense to prove the failure rather than assume a failure based on a blinking trouble code...
@@TedCookHVAC Ha Ha,,, yea I get that, but the ignitor could have not been getting power from the control board as well causing no ignition. That would have been another 30 second test. If it takes less than a minute, its good to prove the obvious... Happy 2020
I have always been a DIY individual and that is what got me into the HVAC industry over 30 years ago. I am still a DIY guy when it comes to anything that I own. We are all DIY guys or we wouldn't ever learn how things work and operate properly and are able to fix it without calling someone who takes a paycheck or two for fixing something that should only cost a C note or two.
God bless bro.
What a nice boss, gives his guys holidays and runs his own on call. I wish I had a boss like you Ted. Your a good person 👍
There's people who went to college for 4 years and got a masters degree in business and they are making minimum wage. also are 100k in debt so I tell kids graduating high school this, to learn a trade instead.
You mean a Goodman lol
I got one!
That can be arranged... then in about 8 years you can take over.
"I don't like DIY'ers" Lets make a video to show you how to do it. Thank you for your help keep up the good work
Thanks. Even though I live and work in FL the only thing we did w Gas Furnaces COLEMAN type was Remove them from RV mob homes to install AH w Electric Heat as a Split System most of them Ruud Rheem and Goodman Tnks 4 sa advice bout doing someone else job to save🙄I follow my dad s advice always do as much as u can and know but after 30 winters in this field I let mechanics fix my veh......tnk u again it s a pleasure to see you handle attic Gas Furnaces not existing here anymore. Ttul Blessings from hot n humid S. fl.......
I started out as a DIY. What made me different is that when I needed to do something I was not familiar with I would study the problem, read the directions and ask questions. Yes, my first time doing something took longer, but my goal was to do it right the first time. I agree that too many Do it yourselfers don't know what they are doing. However I learned how to do a lot of different things because I wanted to be able to work. My wide area of experience made me valuable to the company that I worked for. Now that I am on my own I am not dependent on one trade. Because I think outside the box I often find solutions to problems that some "professionals " miss. I think your issue is not with all DIY. Just the ones who try to do more than they are capable of.
At one time I had five rental units with gas packs. I would do most of my own HVAC work because I simply could not afford a $200-$300. service call to replace a cap, blower motor, limit switch, pressure switch etc. Then the local HVAC supply refused by business so I had to buy parts online. Usually less expensive but two day wait. Finally I was threatened by a tech that told me all he had to do was call an 1-800 number, report me and I would be fined $10,000 per unit I worked on. I told him to do whatever he thought was right. Thanks for the videos, I enjoy watching the mistakes the "pro's" make.
Thanks for the video. Now that I'm retired (not HVAC) I do everything but lay pipe. I am a happy and successful DIYer with no call-backs, and a hero to my grand kids But I won't hire myself out to others. I take too much time to study and prepare for each project, and I go slow.
I know the feeling! I was the co-owner and CFO and still had to work when our guys were off! I really admire your work ethics!
I'm a old retired tech and Stationary Engineer. The flame rod when heated produces a very small amount of current in the low micro amps.
James Green
Ps I'm always watching shows such as yours because I'm still open to learn. Keep up the good work.
If the micro amps on the ignitor are not compatible with the original board it will fail at any given time.
Nice way to test to for main heat. I have done that a weeks ago. Thank for all your great videos!
I enjoy these videos very much and learning or seeing things I haven’t ran into myself.
I appreciate the time they take to make the videos.
The infamous clicks. I've been in the trade for nearly 25 years. The first thing my mentor taught me about control board furnaces was listen for the clicks and and the sequence of them. I've been running my own business on the side now for about 7 months. Going full time at it this spring. Enjoy your videos even though I've been doing it for so long. I still learn something on occasion.
secondly, check for voltage at the igniter plug.... a bad board will get bite you hard every time you slack off ;)
Excellent video. When I worked for the electric company I worked every Thanksgiving and sometimes on Christmas. You are an excellent company to work on Holidays; hard to find good companies these days. I did a service call a while back that the only problem was dead batteries in the T-stat. Lots of blank looks when I said to change the batteries every year. Thanks for the video's.
I am a DIY guy and can fix anything. My furnace was built in 1974 and I have never had it break down. I have installed gas line, electrical, water,waste line auto body auto repair computer build and repair appliance repair on and on and on. I did hire a new central AC install because i don't have the tools for that.
I hired a roofer, because I didn't want to do all that hard work in the hot sun! I've saved hundreds of thousands in repair costs by fixing my own stuff, and it most always out lasts the item! Jpol.
Thank you for not letting that furnace turn off hot. It drives me crazy when i see guys do that. All it takes is once and you can prematurely crack that heat exchanger. Good fix as always and going that extra mile to clean the flame sensor while you were at it. And pulling the junk out of the blower 👍
Happy New Year Ted 🎉🎉🎉
Shannon Knight HVAC agreed, he went the extra mile and will have loyal customers because of it.
I installed one of those Robertshaw igniters in my Goodman furnace and it lasted for less than six weeks. The original igniter lasted 18 years. Those universal igniters are a waste of money.
The only time I've seen them work correctly for the long hall is when they come with the universal control board.
As a DIYer
I’m a human services tech. That is my profession. However I took two years vocational training and got my mechanics certification. I have also worked on small airplanes and worked a year as a postal worker. I have worked on furnaces, washing machines and dryers, plumbing and some carpentry. There isn’t much I won’t tackle. But DIYers owe it to themselves to learn about how each thing they work on. The principals of how each system works and if they have any doubts about what they are doing, leave it to a professional
Doubts ? The student can not judge himself... he needs a teacher. The typical DIYer tries to teach himself. In some cases that can become a real issue.
Anti DIY HVAC any person DIY or professional who does not pay attention to detail or understand what they are doing is bound to make mistakes. I’ve replaced inducers, flame sensors, igniters, control boards,cleared drain blockage preventing pressure switch from functioning properly(filled with drain water from drain blockage) replaced gas valve solenoids, elements and Replaced idler and drum wheels in dryers. The list goes on. Do I think anyone should be trying to DIY? absolutely not. I don’t touch anything I don’t first understand.( I had mentors)
Even professionals come across something they have never worked on. If you understand the principles and have been trained you have the skills that will help you to know what you are doing.
I agree. The anti-diy mindset on changing a simple igniter is so silly. If you can turn a screw driver, you could do this job.
In my opinion u can't get any better service call,u did a great job Ted
Thank You !! I appreciate your support !!
Ok... watched a few of your videos... and yes, it's clear you don't like DIYers. Totally understand, it's obvious that the dumber DIYers have caused you a lot of pain, heartburn, and wasted time. I'm not sure I agree with your all DIYers and bad mentality. I've worked on my home HVAC, replaced the blower fan, replaced the controller board, and replaced the condenser fan and starter Cap... also had to replace the Compressor starter Cap because it was leaking white powder and didn't pass a meter test. Although I feel very confident about working on some parts of my home HVAC, I won't mess with the furnace or anything having to do with the Freon system. Like Clint Eastwood, a good DIYer always knows his limitations. :D Thank you posting and running your channel, I've learned a lot from you.
Professional or DYI, I like learning and understanding how things work...thanks for your videos!
Glad you like them!
As Clint Eastwood you have to know your limitations! Some people can't even change a filter while others can change a capacitor or a motor! It when you go beyond your abilities you can really screw up things! So I can understand why you don't promote diy Ted ! But today if you are a homeowner to afford having it you have to do as much as you can yourself with labor charges for doing things being so high! An example I never worked on a washer in my life! My20 year old washer was spitting water on the floor it would not be worth fixing if I had to pay someone to do it! But I went on utube and was able to diagnose what was wrong! A $15.00 part and a little work and it was fixed saving me from spending almost a thousand dollars buying a new one that isn't as good as the old one! Point is if you are mechanically inclined there is nothing wrong with doing some things yourself! I always admire your honesty Ted when it comes to what you say and do! Nice old wood stove! Thanks for another video I enjoy watching them Ted!
The “Anti” is a disclaimer.... I don’t suggest it, but since I know you’re going to... here are 100s of videos. Thank you for watching !!
Ted. You're the best. Merry Christmas to you.
That’s called justifying the cost of repair by taking your good old time lol. Make sure you knock a screw driver into the furnace periodically so the homeowner can hear it. Nice repair and good tip on using the grill ignitor!
Fun fact, me being a DIY guy and doing this kind of stuff and making mistakes made me a better man and put me in a great place today. If you make mistakes whether they be expensive ones or not it teaches you valuable lessons. I repair various things for a living that makes this kind of stuff look like child's play and i haven't had any real education on it. Mostly self taught and a whole hell of a lot of RUclips and google. Some guys shouldn't DIY things because they lack the common sense or competency but their is guys that absolutely should teach themselves valuable lessons.
Matthew what you don't know about a gas appliance will kill or burn down the structure. This individual is considered to be a professional but yet he is taking a opinion from another on how a flams sensor works, it's not at all what he said. It works off of micro amps through the flame, not ground. By the By what is the CO output, what is the CO2 output, what is the O2 and stack temperature. I don't know if that furnace is even safe to run because it wasn't checked properly. So what don't know will hurt you. The only way you are going to know how to do the job properly and safely is to get training.
I highly reccomend not working on hvac equipment. Very technical ...toxic gas byproducts...electricity....one wrong move and you could be electrocuted ...burn your home down..or cause health problems to your family.....all of which may cause DEATH .....HVAC technician of 10 yrs....now a HVAC contractor in California
@@damarcojackson1005 really is a vent stack that hard, or hooking up gas and checking for leaks. Having a cO alarm. This isn't rocket science. It's actually a simple design if you study it. electrocuted 😂 what don't know how to shut off a breaker.
kendall p "you think you know...you have no idea"...!!!😂....be safe man ...more power to ya
Another issue with the multi-jet burner can be dust in the flame propagation channels in the stamped venturi sections. The burner will ignite but the flame has to propagate to all of the burner tubes to get from the igniter on the right to the flame detector on the left side. The flame sensor detects a small current by ionizing the flame plasma with high voltage supplied to the probe. This is a safety feature to detect that all of the tubes have ignited.
Please look up “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs”. It basically says when we do something right and it works out, we feel what is known as “self-actualization”. It is even more important than food and other needs for human beings.
Perhaps DIY practitioners like to see if they can accomplish what seems to be a challenge. My first time was when I was asked (mockingly) to make a WV engine run. After adjusting the point gap in the distributer, the engine roared alive. It felt fantastic. I was in high school automotive class. Not even 19 years old. I recently diagnosed a bad four zone control board at my own house. After replacing it and marking the various wires with colored heat shrinks for future reference, I am happy to say…it is fixed.
The bad relay along with the other 10 relays will be replaced. Repaired board will be a backup.
There is no question that the combination of gas and electricity are a very dangerous. If you do your own work, better have your insurance coverage in order.
Fortunately; thanks to RUclips and dedicated instructors like Mr. Cook, there are a lot of information on line. However, before attempting to repair gas furnace, be sure to do a lot of research.
I admire the enthusiasm of diy ers, but i’d like to point out there’s a wide gap in talent with them. Some diy ers are mechanically inclined, some have a high degree of education, some have not much of either, but rarely do certain of them possess what it takes to handle almost anything in the house.
I really should mention working on your own furnace is technically ok, and if you know enough about what you are doing then yes do so with upmost care and safety in mind. The part to keep in mind is your furnace, the minute you work on another person’s furnace is when you need to be licensed to do so, failure to do so can result in penalties of 50k or more. i’m not saying you would do such a thing, just wanted to offer some information should you choose to want to help your fellow friend or neighbor. Stick to stuff on only your home with that regard.
his channel is meant for youtubers and anyone watching, but mostly for technicians, which is often why he states in videos to seek a licensed technician.
That said, bravo on the diy fix, stay safe.
@@mpurecat4155 Well said. All the best.
Ted, quick tip for making your socket a bit "magnetic" is to take a small piece of electrical tape and put over the screw then put the socket over it. It will hold the screw / bolt / nut to the socket and then pull right off once you get it going.
I had a dirty flame sensor on a furnace with less than 5 months use. I believe the cause was it being in a laundry room and there was a lint problem in the room. I started cleaning flame sensors when I do any furnace service.
I agree with you. we get so many calls of customers trying to fix their own units and end up messing something up. I can't tell you how many 5 amp fuses I've had to change because a customer didnt know to kill power when changing a thermostat. it's best to always let the professional take care of it and if THEY mess it up, it's covered.
love what you showing learn a lot
Thank you for watching !!
I've learned how to replace my own after a $450 ignitor replacement on a Sunday night.
And that is why I've have come across the customers i have. It's abusive instead of making a leaving for your self.
You got ripped off
As a Do it yourself er all my life and I'm 82 years old and I believe if you got the tools and can read there's nothing you can't fix ! If a Human made it I can fix it ! Let me tell you why I was at work one day and my wife called and said the dryers out so I couldn't fly home to fix it so I made my big mistake "Call a repair man" Now you can buy a new Dryer at that time for around $200 + . So the repair man comes and as he walks in the door that was $125 then he replaced the igniter , (Probably a universal one) never checked and the bill was $165 ouch ! Now just like you he is a professional and I do give you credit for that , but can't understand why you don't fix your own stuff . but to each his own.but come on , wife said if he was there about a hour that was about it. Now back to you first your a professional with no tools and used a universal part to fix the Furnace and cleaned the flame sensor and I bet you gave her a bill for over $200 ! Now that's why the world will always have us DIY guys. My Dad had a good motto " Either we fix it or break it then go buy a new one and it probably will be cheaper then calling a repair man. By the way I'm a retired aircraft and automotive mechanic but I taught many a friends to tackle the job and if you got a problem call me ! 82 years later I still turn a wrench.
Great video Ted. Certainly a nice home too. I ordered one of those brushes. Looks like it did a good job.
I actually like it... used it twice now.
Nice video........I’m here in Miami Florida we don’t use furnaces thanks buddy
I installed all my own shit so you didn't make crap off me 👍 and thanks to you guys posting videos on any little tricks and everything else, thanks 👋 not rocket science, and not hard to learn. Cars are more difficult.
Heat pumps im assuming but when temps goes down to low yall gotta have some type of gas or oil type back up heat
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I agree, Ted certainly knows how to make the women happy. As Red Green the Canadian comic used to say, "if the women don't find you handsome at least let them find you handy." And, there's no man more handy then Ted.
Very educational. Thanks.
When I light a furnace with a lighter I put my hand on the gas valve to feel when the gas valve is energized then light the lighter
Well you gotta be quick, you have less than 4 seconds!
That flame sensor cleaner is cool its really just a super small battery terminal cleaner
It is always nice when you give your customers the comfort of home.
Your the boss! Literally!
My heat set up I keep two of almost every kind of igniter I can get but sometimes I'll use the ones I have then I'm out so no matter how much you plan things happen to get you caught without the parts you need
Good video diy gives you more work and money!!!!
At 6:35, the spinning fan on the right, what is the purpose of the black plastic cap? The reason I ask is that that same fan was making a very loud and high pitched noise. I dropped my flashlight and it hit that thin plastic cap while running and it shattered. I don't know what happened but the noise went away and seems to be running fine, for AC anyway. Any idea why the fan would make that noise and do I need to replace that cap?
I was dry camping once and had an RV fridge that I had to manually light with one of those lighters until I could replace the igniter coil.
Why you dind't use the blink code to diagnose the igniter failure?
great show! really enjoy it!
You crack me up. You are anti-DIY, but it seems like about half of the issues you fix were caused by faulty installs by 'professionals.' As a DIY guy, I can tell you I do things much better, because it is my family on the line.
I still just use a bill. Might have to throw one of those cleaners in my service bag. If you haven't tried the new Malco nut drivers for your drill, you don't know what your missing. It's magnetic, 1/4 and 5/16 built into one. Also one with 10 inch extension. Awesome for hanging duct.
I get the anti-DIY thought. I am a DIY'er and from what I have seen on some of your videos, I make lots of the pros look like hacks. Maybe you should change the name to anti pro-hack HVAC. Also, love our videos.
I see what you are sawing about the DIY stuff but would you trust some of they HVAC guys after going behind them and seeing the hack jobs they do?
I understand what Ted is saying on the DIY. I do a lot of my own work on my furnace because I have been doing the maintenance on it for 15 years. But here is the thing, when it comes to the main valve replacement, BTU adjustment
or anything to do with the flow of gas on that furnace I call a tech. Why? Because I am not qualified to do that, as Ted
said you make it worse by not knowing. Even if you light it in the wrong sequence you can hurt yourself and hurt the equipment. Same with AC units, I have no business charging an AC system, I have not been to school for it, I don't know the numbers or the correct procedures, call a tech for that stuff! I can't imagine jack legging an $8,000 unit to try and save a few hundred bucks, that is nuts! Yeah, you need your brakes done, roll it over here...Furnace/AC call Ted!
I saw another video the guy stuck a little piece of paper towel in the socket then put the screw in wala held it in perfect and didn't fall 5 times. Good little trick if you don't have a magnetic driver
If this is the third igniter this system will use...
is there some systemic problem with this particular furnace?
I find sometimes a little mustache wax works wonders that holds the screw in place on the socket
Can't beat the Cookout Style burger with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions with a peanutbutter fudge shake.
Yep I don’t do my own repair the only thing I do is change the filter and make sure our side unit is clear of obstructions
I leave the other to y to you guys
I do enjoy the videos though thanks
I fixed a Goodman after the tech couldn't. It had multiple error codes over three days. I eyeballed the board. The lamentation on the board was separating. There was high moisture in the return air compartment. I order a new board and it ran like a champ. I cant figure out why they would put the board in the blower compartment. But it took three days to figure it out. The 2 techs told them they would have to buy a new furnace. I paid $150 for the new board.
The problem is that some of those universal ignitors are not compatible with some of the control board and they will continue to burn out. For that furnace you will need to get the original.
nice, thanks for the advice and tips
Where in South Carolina are you ?
Greenville area.
I not remember. But is there a 80 v & 100 v igniter
Love the wood stove.
Damn good job Ted
Hey mr joe your videos are amazing I want to ask you for how long will furnace work when we ignite it manually and will it work on all kinds or just Goodman
I agree with you 100% about DIY versus a Professional but a friend of mine paid a professional here in Ca. $428 to change a Capacitor took him about 10 minutes that's not right either.
Its probably for the labor and the capacitor was probably really expensive depending on how much voltage an ohms it uses
@@prettycureforever7102 > "depending on how much voltage an ohms it uses"
me > WHAT?
I love cookout great video btw
I was told I can argue against a brick wall...... So I took on Ralph once
I will never forget !!
As Reagan said back in the day, “tear down this wall”. He was right and you were right.
I have a Goodman furnace and its doing the same thing, the flame comes on for a second but then turns right off. I want to try cleaning the flame sensor but I was having trouble locating it. I think I found it now but its in a really tight space that does not leave any room for a screwdriver to get through. What is the best way to unscrew that? What sort of tool should I use?
That flame sensor cleaner looks like a keychain pill holder available at Rite Aid with a hole drilled in the bottom and some kind of abrasive inside
I also use the pill holder to keep ear plugs with me all the time
Hi Ted the burners on this furnace looks like could use a cleaning
Why external regulators on your gas furnaces? Is that a local code thing?
Hi ted just wondering any idea when I could expect the veto bag to arrive ?
what a great stove!
Thanks for sharing the video.
Good job
Like your channel
I have had to light my furnace off the same way when I had an ignitor failure and no part available at the time...
Guess none of you have ever grown up farming. we do most every repair ourselves.
I wonder if a Carrier ignitor would fit?
Ted has a tremendous amount of HVAC knowledge, so I would like to know how he acquired it. He went from carpet cleaning to this, so was there a tech school involved that changed him from a DIY guy to a tradesman? Curious minds want to know, and thanks for making these videos available as they are very educational. Also, may I ask why RUclips categorizes them as Comedy?
Them gas tubes and channels between looked pretty dirty. Looks like they could use a good cleaning. Smart move on the flame sensor. Save yourself a trip back if it gets real dirty
Good job A+
Somebody came in the shop today to bay a constant motor over the counter told them won’t sell it unless we install it
I use black tape end of socket put screw will stick just to get start it in the hole
wow that stove was worth my time
I know when to call a pro and what I can do my self like cleaning the blower changing filters but when it comes to any thing with the gas I DO NOT TOUCH I don't want to blow up the house
chrissteene same here!
Smart man
put it as high as it goes and open windows lol, hope the airflow outruns the high limit lmao
As much as those things cost. They should put two igniters.
how muck do you save with universal part?
i a DIY kind lady i learn things that how i learn but i don't do oil change on car well not good at that but since car fell on my and hit me in head with jack thingy broke i been watcing a lot HVAC videos and i find this stuff intertesting
How much for a 10min fix?
It depends, do you want him to have his tools, truck, gas, vehicle maintenance, a telephone, telephone ad, a building, heat and electricity in his building, maintenance on his building, a bookkeeper, unemployment on his workers, insurance on everything, pay his half of the SS tax for his employees, training costs, supplies for the building, and Oh, it wasn't 10 minutes, there was time ordering the replacement part, making sure it got in the truck, he spent time on the original call, he had drive time, may have spent time to get fuel, he will spend time getting back home and he has to charge an extra 22% + 6.2% to pay federal and SS taxes, unless he lives in a state that has a tax, then he has to pay that. Oh and then some states charge you tax on your inventory. There was more involved than the 10 minute fix.
Lamont Cranston ..., that tired old shit gets old. All businesses require tools and knowledge or inventory and employees. HVAC has a horrible reputation for overcharging people. You know it, I know it, and thankfully people have started to try repairing shit themselves.
need one of those magnetic finger sleeves.
What’s that ?
Pocket socket from Johnstone supply
Jam a small piece of paper in the non magnetic nut driver to hold screw
Lol found the wiring diagram with the blink chart. The blower ate it haha
Hey man, love the vids! Do you guys check the heat exchangers on older systems when you go to a no heat? I’ve found tons of cracked heat exchangers while there for a flame sensor or something silly.
Dude calm down, you replaced an igniter. Some of us can't afford a $200 service call for a $10 part you can replace with a screw driver.
Well you can use a screwdriver if you want, but youll be there a while....I would use a nut driver like he did. And the reason the service call is that high is because of weekend/holiday rates. Know how the HVAC business works before being derogatory.
We get pay 4 wht we know not 4 wht we do if 200 to much why diddnt. U fix urseif
Super tech alert!!!
@@rubencastillo2623 looks like you need to go back to school.
saving money on a tight budget by doing simple hvca repairs myself i have never had a problem because of it
It stupid how the manufacturers don’t safeguard the paperwork and have a compartment just for technicians troubleshooting paperwork it’s as if they don’t want you to figure shit out.
I'm a bit surprised he didn't test the existing ignitor via a ohm test which would take 30 seconds- I"m a DYI guy and I think it makes more sense to prove the failure rather than assume a failure based on a blinking trouble code...
No need to prove the obvious.
@@TedCookHVAC Ha Ha,,, yea I get that, but the ignitor could have not been getting power from the control board as well causing no ignition. That would have been another 30 second test. If it takes less than a minute, its good to prove the obvious... Happy 2020