Ted, I've watched about 10 or more of your videos and commend you on the extra effort you put in on your calls. I had a very similar problem with upstairs AC unit. We are rarely upstairs, so 77F or 78F is typical summer setting. Occasionally we would see water dripping from the auxiliary drain (pan under the coil), but otherwise the AC and gas furnace worked fine. When this unit was 20 years old, I replaced it; that's when the problems began. The new unit had a clogged drain shut-off switch in the primary drain line, and a water-detector switch in the new pan. At 77 or 78 thermostat setting the temp would be fine at night, but during the day, 80, 81, 82 was common. Eventually a different HVAC contractor used a high pressure tank to blow out the primary drain line - and the EXACT SAME BLACK GUNK you found came flying out. The 18 month old unit works great now! BTW - I helicoptered him and he eventually put me to work too.
3:31 Mr. Ted, sir; first thing I would’ve done was gone and got my Milwaukee wet / dry vac and suck the water out of that tray and then dumped the vacuum into a couple 5 gallon buckets and then I would’ve emptied much of that pipe back in like you did but only after I emptied the tray so it’s not going on the floor in the attic. I’ve had good success using a small electrical snake or one of those quarter inch snakes for plumbing on the end of my drill with the end opened up, so it will actually cut into the debris inside the pipe and clear it pretty readily. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos. People don’t realize the time it takes to edit and publish so I do appreciate them all.
Hi Ted. I enjoy your content and the caliber of craftsman you represent. I would like to request your advice. I have been the victim of shoddy workmanship by HVAC personnel more than once. Had I actually taken the responsibility to be a “helicopter”, these hacks and butchers would have never gotten away with their crap work. Unfortunately my service company does not always send the person I trust. I am anticipating replacing my original systems which are original and about 40 years old. How do I find a top quality company to deal with? And, when an unknown tech is sent to my house how can I best evaluate their caliber without watching what they do? Thanks
I've been binge watching your videos, love them! I'm a younger guy but my dad has done HVAC since just before I was born. I never really got to know what it was truly like and these videos are a great insight.
How did you get the diy vac attachment to fit on that vacuum? I have the same and I’m gonna have to trim down one or the other to get it to fit. Thanks
Wow, that was a mess and a real potential for doing significant damage to their house. Good you got there when you did. What do you suppose that material was that came out of the P trap? Insulation maybe, or just dirt and dust ?
I was just doing the same thing. Not that bad as this one. My house had a lot of calcium in the bottom of the evaporator coil. I cleaned the coil and put tables in the bottom of the pan. It’s working great. My condenser coil was so clogged from the landscaping guys blowing everything. It’s working like new after a good cleaning. I cleaned my friends unit inside outside and I tested his capacitor and it read half of what is supposed to be so I have it on order. His contactor has burned contacts so I’ve got that on order also. 22 years old and working like new.
Beautiful home with a terrible hacked heating and cooling system. Always the most important things people have done wrong and don't seem to understand costs them in higher utilities and effects their health. Imagine the mold and nastiness in the air system now? From the dirt on the blower wheel it's easy to see the filtration is not doing much.
Where did that crap in the p-trap come from? Obviously from the coil but WHY? Has the customer not been replacing the air filters enough over the years? Is that evap coil in need of a good cleaning? So many questions
I remember watching one of your first videos years ago when you would take an adjustable wrench and use it to Way down the tubing that you use to carry before the pump and the vacuum.
I know Ted doesn’t really read these, but does anyone know what that fitting is called on the end of his transfer pump? I use the same setup except I just use the 3/8 tubing. That fitting is exactly what I need.
Dude, great job finding the clog and getting ride of the water, but you forgot the most important part. You should have installed a float switch in that pan.
I seen a unit a few years ago that flooded out a whole entire basement floor at least 4 in or more because the main drain with plugged up no one gone to the basement and never checked until it was too late I thought I was in an indoor swimming pool
Darn Ted that looked Iike a turd trapped in the p trap awsome job I hope you retaped up the flex return duct. But something tells me you did but did not show on Camara while I hope your custumer learned his lesson about not just getting a, service contract with you as 120 dollars a year is well worth to prevent turds like that in the drain lines.
impressively clogged at least on cars aka where i mostly work on ac units they just toss the water out a little straight tube down they can clog but it takes a lot more abuse to do so and hours of ripping apart the dash to properly fix.
You would think they would have a drain safety automatic shut off for a little bit more of insurance but I guess not The helicopter or is it more about what you're doing he is big question should have been how can we avoid water running over the pan
“Put the helicopter to work “ 😂😂😂😂
I like how the customer knew there was an issue but kept running the unit anyway!
Ted, I've watched about 10 or more of your videos and commend you on the extra effort you put in on your calls. I had a very similar problem with upstairs AC unit. We are rarely upstairs, so 77F or 78F is typical summer setting. Occasionally we would see water dripping from the auxiliary drain (pan under the coil), but otherwise the AC and gas furnace worked fine. When this unit was 20 years old, I replaced it; that's when the problems began. The new unit had a clogged drain shut-off switch in the primary drain line, and a water-detector switch in the new pan. At 77 or 78 thermostat setting the temp would be fine at night, but during the day, 80, 81, 82 was common. Eventually a different HVAC contractor used a high pressure tank to blow out the primary drain line - and the EXACT SAME BLACK GUNK you found came flying out. The 18 month old unit works great now! BTW - I helicoptered him and he eventually put me to work too.
3:31 Mr. Ted, sir; first thing I would’ve done was gone and got my Milwaukee wet / dry vac and suck the water out of that tray and then dumped the vacuum into a couple 5 gallon buckets and then I would’ve emptied much of that pipe back in like you did but only after I emptied the tray so it’s not going on the floor in the attic.
I’ve had good success using a small electrical snake or one of those quarter inch snakes for plumbing on the end of my drill with the end opened up, so it will actually cut into the debris inside the pipe and clear it pretty readily.
Thank you for all of your wonderful videos. People don’t realize the time it takes to edit and publish so I do appreciate them all.
Attic system and no safety switches. Nice job getting that drain working again.
Hi Ted. I enjoy your content and the caliber of craftsman you represent. I would like to request your advice.
I have been the victim of shoddy workmanship by HVAC personnel more than once. Had I actually taken the responsibility to be a “helicopter”, these hacks and butchers would have never gotten away with their crap work. Unfortunately my service company does not always send the person I trust.
I am anticipating replacing my original systems which are original and about 40 years old.
How do I find a top quality company to deal with?
And, when an unknown tech is sent to my house how can I best evaluate their caliber without watching what they do?
Thanks
What kind of pump and setup do you have...very interested and a great idea.
I've been binge watching your videos, love them! I'm a younger guy but my dad has done HVAC since just before I was born. I never really got to know what it was truly like and these videos are a great insight.
What is that bracket that you have attached to the transfer pump? Great tool for really shallow pumping!
I’m in agreement with you! That is the worst stopped up drain line I’ve ever seen.
Usually a dirt dauber wasp builds a nest right inside the drain pipe at my home. I can just run a hose up there and flush it out.
Where did you get that pump for water at? Looks super handy. With that metal weight.
How did you get the diy vac attachment to fit on that vacuum? I have the same and I’m gonna have to trim down one or the other to get it to fit. Thanks
1:59 "she's about to make a mess" famous last words before pulling cover off and making a waterfall 😂
Wow, that was a mess and a real potential for doing significant damage to their house. Good you got there when you did.
What do you suppose that material was that came out of the P trap? Insulation maybe, or just dirt and dust ?
I was just doing the same thing. Not that bad as this one. My house had a lot of calcium in the bottom of the evaporator coil. I cleaned the coil and put tables in the bottom of the pan. It’s working great. My condenser coil was so clogged from the landscaping guys blowing everything. It’s working like new after a good cleaning. I cleaned my friends unit inside outside and I tested his capacitor and it read half of what is supposed to be so I have it on order. His contactor has burned contacts so I’ve got that on order also. 22 years old and working like new.
Beautiful home with a terrible hacked heating and cooling system. Always the most important things people have done wrong and don't seem to understand costs them in higher utilities and effects their health. Imagine the mold and nastiness in the air system now? From the dirt on the blower wheel it's easy to see the filtration is not doing much.
Do you have to replace the duct work that got wet?
When you don’t have your equipment serviced annually
Why have a trap on a positive pressure coil setup?
Damn nice Zoysia yard!
Where did that crap in the p-trap come from? Obviously from the coil but WHY? Has the customer not been replacing the air filters enough over the years? Is that evap coil in need of a good cleaning? So many questions
I remember watching one of your first videos years ago when you would take an adjustable wrench and use it to Way down the tubing that you use to carry before the pump and the vacuum.
Home owner, should I get my unit serviced annually?
Would it be helpful to alternate blowing and vacuum?
Helicopter to the rescue! 😜
I do not understand the need for that trap since it is on the positive pressure side
man I'm early. This is definitely one of the clogs ever. could probably do with a float switch in that line.
This is why I pour a 4:1 water to bleach solution down my condensate drain lines annually at beginning of spring.
Thanks for sharing.
Boy that was a nasty clog. Great job Theodore 👍👍🇨🇦
How did you make the adapter for you shop vac….
Looks like someone took a dump in that drain! Great job though!
I know Ted doesn’t really read these, but does anyone know what that fitting is called on the end of his transfer pump? I use the same setup except I just use the 3/8 tubing. That fitting is exactly what I need.
I made it from a galvanized pipe flange, some magnets, and JB Weld… added a brass fitting and there you have it !!
I like the way you made him work ha ha nice one ….
Did you offer to install a float switch?
Drain pans get clogged all the time but never heard of the duct getting full. Surprising
You have got to give me an equipment list on the pump,and how you made the adapters……
Someone pays me to work, ti don’t mind them being a “helicopter”.
How did you fix that flex
WoW Ted, that sure was a clogged drain 😲 Au
Why would u keep it running knowing its flooding
You earned your pay on that one! Thanks for the Video.
Dude, great job finding the clog and getting ride of the water, but you forgot the most important part. You should have installed a float switch in that pan.
All your customers seem to have beautiful lawns and. Landscaping
Do you not own a bag of rags or towels?
What in Tarnation, Ted- I’ve never seen that
First comment...lol...that Milwaukee vacuum's motor bearings are getting pretty growly
Whats shocking is theres no pan switch
I had a 2" drain line with 3 units feeding into it. I hooked my shop vacuum up and boom. It was just pure elephant snot coming out
Wonderful work as always Ted.😇👍👍
Looks like the cat threw up in that pipe. Yuck!! 😃
I seen a unit a few years ago that flooded out a whole entire basement floor at least 4 in or more because the main drain with plugged up no one gone to the basement and never checked until it was too late I thought I was in an indoor swimming pool
Looks like he needs a high level switch in the pan.
Not too bad a job Ted for your first day on the job.
I usually empty drain pans etc of water before I start cutting pipes. But hey ho.
Darn Ted that looked Iike a turd trapped in the p trap awsome job I hope you retaped up the flex return duct. But something tells me you did but did not show on Camara while I hope your custumer learned his lesson about not just getting a, service contract with you as 120 dollars a year is well worth to prevent turds like that in the drain lines.
Everyday is a test....!
That trap had to feel better after that….
13:33 I wonder where that white vent hose goes? Bathroom fan maybe. lol
What is mess. Some people need to pay attention to the drain.
4:22 *Disrespectful* That "helicopter" puts food on your table.
Why would you leave the unit running if you know water is filling up the pan? Shut if off and fix the problem. It's not rocket science.
impressively clogged at least on cars aka where i mostly work on ac units they just toss the water out a little straight tube down they can clog but it takes a lot more abuse to do so and hours of ripping apart the dash to properly fix.
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What's wrong with your vacuum that it's so loud
Insulation? Dust? It looked uniform; not a Dead Thing. What was it?
Now I think I'll suck ours out just to be sure...
Awesome JOB!!
Nice yard
Good job Ted..........
Lake Lure in the attic.
I am betting that with that much crap in the condensate drain that there is a good chance the evaporator coil is dirty.
You would think they would have a drain safety automatic shut off for a little bit more of insurance but I guess not The helicopter or is it more about what you're doing he is big question should have been how can we avoid water running over the pan
Just WOW.
Never see one that bad
Tough one Ted
I don't understand why there is a p-trap on that kind of drain.
Nasty stuff!!!!
Put the trap OUTSIDE!!! Never inside.....easier to clean outside.
That was a tough one wasn't it ... Thx
Supposed blower motor did not short out…..
That's all filter bypass dirt and dust that has collected on the coil and been washed off. Get better filtration and that trap serves no purpose.
Good job
I guess the owner doesn't own a ShopVac.
Funny because you don’t need to trap a positive system.
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Nasty!
That was really bad!
Doesn't need a trap
SPiGoT!*
Still dishonoring your customers by calling them names and in doing so dishonoring the Lord.