Why does an AC freeze

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  • @MichaelHernandez-lc2wb
    @MichaelHernandez-lc2wb 2 года назад +8

    Watching your videos is like watching a good movie. This is my 2nd or 3rd time and I never get bore. Thanks a lot

  • @edo8013
    @edo8013 4 месяца назад +2

    Smartest man on RUclips teaching HVAC.
    Has helped me tremendously

  • @arianruiz1455
    @arianruiz1455 3 года назад +57

    Ty is the best teacher ever, I owe him the job I have today and the fact that I can provide for my family and have a decent life. Thank you Sr !!!

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  3 года назад +29

      Thank you, but YOU are responsible for all of that. You made the decision to change your life, you worked hard threw school, you worked hard to build the career. I'm just thankful I had the opportunity to be a part of it.

    • @mikafoxx2717
      @mikafoxx2717 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@love2hvacGood teachers are still worth their weight in gold!

  • @Blenzo480
    @Blenzo480 2 года назад +5

    My AC froze up yesterday. Thanks for the video. Now I know you aren't supposed to set the temp to 68 and close half the vents hahaha!

  • @georgev817
    @georgev817 11 месяцев назад +3

    Wow. Out of all the countless videos I have seen. This guy kills it. I spent hours watching other videos that I thought where great but took me so long to understand certain aspects. But after watching this I learned it all instantly. Maybe it’s the simple drawings? Ether way. Thank you so much.

  • @Honeyman76
    @Honeyman76 3 года назад +8

    I love your videos. From my experience, not only is a leak responsible for low refrigerant, but techs before me, did not add enough and take into account the long line set. It never had enough refrigerant to begin with. I have seen this a lot.

  • @Runysoho2222
    @Runysoho2222 4 года назад +5

    thank you from an hvac dispatcher. i always love learning more about what i do.

  • @tebogomeshack2734
    @tebogomeshack2734 5 месяцев назад +3

    May God bless this man , you're a blessing to humanity

  • @uabscott1
    @uabscott1 3 года назад +4

    This is absolutely the BEST HVAC video for learning the system that I have ever seen. Thank you Mr Branaman!

  • @billl3936
    @billl3936 2 года назад +5

    Excellent explanation of why the indoor coil freezes. I wish I had this clear of an explanation when I started out many years ago. You touched on what many technicians do to try and solve the problem by overcharging the system. The only thing I would add is that by overcharging the system you back up liquid into the condenser coil and turn a high-efficiency unit into a low efficiency unit and the customer is now paying a higher electric bill.

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  2 года назад +3

      Thanks Bill and you are 100% spot on about staking liquid in the condensor reducing efficiency. I need to do an update.

  • @Vmartin70EZ
    @Vmartin70EZ 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks for the lecture better than my Instructor at hvac school. And no interruptions from students

  • @Forextrader19
    @Forextrader19 3 года назад +8

    Good tip on cleaning the evap coil AT THE SAME TIME as your condensor if they're both dirty. Didn't think about the effects of that but it makes sense !

  • @shidaliang2425
    @shidaliang2425 2 года назад +2

    You are the best teacher , makes learning technology with fun.

  • @roymurrayanderson7573
    @roymurrayanderson7573 3 года назад +2

    Great explanations. I’m nursing two 21 year old units and knowledge helps!

  • @chancelindsey
    @chancelindsey 3 года назад +11

    Learned more in 23 minutes than a week's worth of study. A great instructor has a wealth of information, actual experience, and most importantly the ability to convey their thoughts into a form others can understand. Thank you! Although I did have to chuckle at "dethaw" which literally means to refreeze, although it is recognized as dialect and a completely acceptable word.

  • @TheCardonainc
    @TheCardonainc 5 месяцев назад

    Phenomenal segment on freezing. You have got to be one of the best teachers I have come across in this field. You leave next to no stones unturned. Anyone interested in this field who comes across these videos is fortunate.

  • @scottk0623
    @scottk0623 3 года назад +2

    Outstanding recommendations about the dirty coil service.

  • @davidbrooks8621
    @davidbrooks8621 4 года назад +3

    Excellent lecturer. true professional. Second to non. Very rare this days.

  • @murtuzan
    @murtuzan 2 года назад +5

    Greetings from Dubai. Ty's lectures initiated me in learning more in HVACR. These classroom sessions are very informative. I really credit him and Brian Orr for imparting know how in the field with a seasoned technicians insight (which is very unique for an engineer like me).

  • @tjslbfyt98
    @tjslbfyt98 Год назад +1

    Best video regarding freezing evap (although no fancy pics used) Most others I’ve seen never mention the low temperature problem. And the explanation that low pressure causes low SAT temp is easy to remember. Thanks Ty. May God continue to richly bless you!!

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  Год назад

      Thank you, I will update it one of these days. God is great!

  • @arianruiz1455
    @arianruiz1455 3 года назад +2

    I most say I graduated in 2018 and I’m always watching ty’s videos. Awesome teacher and a great person.

  • @livingyourbestlife711
    @livingyourbestlife711 4 года назад +16

    excellent explanation Ty. I've been an HVAC/R contractor in TX and AZ for over 25 yrs. Great job and thanks for sharing. Great teaching and positive presentation!

  • @gobrowns2163
    @gobrowns2163 4 года назад +13

    Wow, great explanation!!! I don't remember my instructor gave this much detailed explanation. Thank you!!!

  • @asimrafi1442
    @asimrafi1442 2 года назад +3

    wonderful explanation; best instructor

  • @brokensmile8487
    @brokensmile8487 4 года назад +9

    I'm studying HVAC/R at a community college and when I get home I look to see what Ty has to say on what I've studied that day. This guy is awesome. I'v learned a substantial amount more on his videos then I have in class. All I need is my certs from school.

    • @jericosha2842
      @jericosha2842 4 года назад +4

      school is great for introducing topics and youtube is great for actual understanding. our youtube community in hvac is truly blessed. Hvac school and AC service tech are also inedible.

  • @jamesnolan9651
    @jamesnolan9651 2 года назад +3

    i am not an HVAC guy but i feel like i could pass for one after all this info. Thank you!

  • @KuldeepSharma2299
    @KuldeepSharma2299 4 года назад +5

    Thanks for the video. The way you explain and the way you teach is fantastic. This the best video watched on HVAC basics on coil freezing. You also have your awesome experience and stories to share and teach.
    Thanks.
    Peace😊

  • @acrservicesmathewr7565
    @acrservicesmathewr7565 3 года назад +2

    Love how simple you make it for a beginning technician to learn and understand what he is learning.

  • @Rattletrap2
    @Rattletrap2 4 года назад +8

    Great job Ty! Only someone with your knowledge and Passion could explain things this way!

  • @alfonsomartinez6800
    @alfonsomartinez6800 3 года назад +6

    Now I comprehend why the evaporator freezes when there is low charge in the system. I finally got . God bless you, you're an awesome instructor!!

  • @pctuterman1
    @pctuterman1 4 года назад +2

    This guy is an awesome teacher. Two thumbs up.

  • @MultiBandido69
    @MultiBandido69 4 года назад +3

    Mr. Conor McGregor thank you so much for all your videos, the way you explain is just great !!!!!!!!!

    • @Flumphinator
      @Flumphinator 3 года назад

      Man’s gotta stay cool when he kicks so much ass.

  • @artgonzalo4115
    @artgonzalo4115 3 года назад +3

    This is GOLD! Great job sir! And I appreciate you for making this video and summarizing it up! 🔥💪🏽

  • @OnePointLander
    @OnePointLander 4 года назад +18

    I could be watching Netflix during shelter in place, yet here I am watching all of Ty's videos.

    • @tedpruitt8691
      @tedpruitt8691 4 года назад +1

      A much better use of your time.

    • @jimmylee1856
      @jimmylee1856 3 года назад +2

      Thank you Ty

    • @caru3257
      @caru3257 3 года назад +1

      here I am a year later watching the same video.

  • @jasonm887
    @jasonm887 Год назад +1

    This was a great lesson. I still have no idea why my system is freezing but at least I know why it happens! 😅 ty sir.

  • @chrisb1899
    @chrisb1899 4 года назад +3

    Great explanation ! Had a frozen coil on a up flow unit located in a 3 story finished daylight basement home. Return air ducts on all 3 floors. Return air in finished basement was 63 degrees ! Covered that return to allow only return air from 2nd and 3rd floors and problem solved ! Duct work was sized OK so no worries on covering that one return grill.

  • @MohammadHarunorrashid-g4m
    @MohammadHarunorrashid-g4m 4 месяца назад +1

    respect Boss your are the best teacher on my eyes, your teaching method very easy, thanks sir, this mohammad harun from doha, Qatar ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @fabiodarocha2842
    @fabiodarocha2842 4 года назад +3

    Amazing how you teach. So knowledgeable 👍🏻Thanks!

  • @sammarchetti2484
    @sammarchetti2484 4 года назад +2

    I learned this 30 years ago, and this was a great refresher. These students are getting there money's worth from this course.

  • @anthonyfoster7206
    @anthonyfoster7206 7 месяцев назад +1

    Cheers Ty Thank you
    You’re brilliant at your job 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

  • @miguelquiroz1550
    @miguelquiroz1550 2 года назад +2

    Always great information. Thank you so much!.

  • @bradleyberry1762
    @bradleyberry1762 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for the great content. Quality information like this is much appreciated by someone like me learning the trade.

  • @TsquareTalk
    @TsquareTalk 3 года назад +3

    Great video. I need to find a way to get to my evp coil to try to clean it. Unfortunately it round coil duck work.

    • @caru3257
      @caru3257 3 года назад

      does your coil has a door to access it?

  • @mojavehanna773
    @mojavehanna773 5 лет назад +36

    Ty is so badass he took Chuck Norris' beard away from him and now wears it just to mock him.

  • @edilsonserafim4784
    @edilsonserafim4784 3 года назад +2

    man what of great video, lots of information out of one video God bless you than you very much

  • @xelaju8
    @xelaju8 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @AliBaba-cf4iu
    @AliBaba-cf4iu 5 лет назад +4

    Mr. That was an excellent explanation thank you so much

  • @dmarcellon
    @dmarcellon Год назад +1

    Wow loved this, especially the final segment (cleaning inside and outside)

  • @davidnguyen9885
    @davidnguyen9885 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for your times and videos.

  • @hjc4604
    @hjc4604 3 года назад +2

    Excellent explanation!

  • @simonadeyi8093
    @simonadeyi8093 5 лет назад +77

    Best teacher in the whole wide world

  • @Rick-tb4so
    @Rick-tb4so 4 года назад +5

    All teachers should be as good as you. Teaching is all about being able to communicate...
    If students don't understand it's the teachers fault..

  • @robertl.7657
    @robertl.7657 4 года назад +3

    Great Content!!!keep the good work!Waiting for your new videos 👍

  • @UltraHydrophobiccoat
    @UltraHydrophobiccoat 3 года назад +2

    Once a customer has a frozen AC which only happened at night. It turned out the compressor contactor sometimes wouldn’t disconnected but inside blower motor stopped. At day time the temperature was high and the AC was running most of time, so AC frozen was not so bad, but at night the blower motor stopped longer time and the frozen ice reached out up to compressor.

  • @bereadyhandball7206
    @bereadyhandball7206 4 года назад +2

    This is great!!! Thanks our server room AC just froze over and last night was the super cold compared to any other night recently.

  • @YTsux24-7
    @YTsux24-7 5 месяцев назад +1

    6:38
    There is another reason the customer is low on refrigerant. The technician before you didn't have low loss fittings on his hoses and had a negligent discharge while removing them.

  • @buddhikadhanushka0
    @buddhikadhanushka0 3 года назад +2

    best teacher and A to Z nice explain

  • @albertoelizalde8
    @albertoelizalde8 5 лет назад +6

    Well explain and needs to stay like that. 👌

  • @brunonikodemski2420
    @brunonikodemski2420 2 года назад +1

    Much better description, than most others.

  • @Tito-hvac8
    @Tito-hvac8 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great explanation. Thank you

  • @usahoangsatruongsa
    @usahoangsatruongsa 5 лет назад +4

    20:40 Wow Thank you Mr. Ty Branaman!

  • @bangtwister
    @bangtwister Год назад +1

    Another brilliant video, Thank you !

  • @pinkbarracuda6764
    @pinkbarracuda6764 5 лет назад +4

    My AC is frozen now, Ty!! This is so helpful!!

  • @coreyr8870
    @coreyr8870 3 года назад +1

    Very detailed explanation. Thank you

  • @moeselec
    @moeselec 5 лет назад +2

    Very informative video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @JupiterCamelz
    @JupiterCamelz 3 года назад +3

    This dude is fuckin awesome! 💯💪🏾

  • @coolair6979
    @coolair6979 2 года назад +1

    Simply super and doing the great work
    Thanks

  • @jamesrooney7689
    @jamesrooney7689 2 месяца назад

    i watched you and subscribed you explain very clearly thankyou what is sad to watch is a teacher talk for 1 hour and not 1 student can answer a question

  • @theaustinite5320
    @theaustinite5320 3 года назад +2

    No AC system shoud be set bellow 70, thank you Mr. Ty i keep saying this to my commercial bulding's Tenants, and no one listen, next time i'll forward this video as answer for them emails, Thank you thank you thank you.

  • @billjohnson3344
    @billjohnson3344 3 года назад +2

    Awesome video - super clear explanation. As I'm currently experiencing this issue, one thing I don't quite follow. In my case, the temperature at the ducts was about 60 degrees, and the coil was starting to freeze at the 1 hour mark (reduced flow), and complete freeze (no flow) at 2 hours. Tech came and recharged the system, said it was about half charge (added 4 lbs, R410A system). Ducts then blew at 57 degrees, and system worked great for 3 weeks without freezing up. Now the coil is freezing again, and duct output is 65 degrees (before coil freezes). Actually worse (higher) output temperature than initial problem - unclear of fault. But what is confusing to me is if the ducts are blowing out at such high temp (nowhere near freezing), how is the coil freezing?

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  3 года назад +1

      Part 1
      Temperature pressure relation. As the pressure drops the boiling point of the refregerant drops. Look up a pt chart for the refregerant you have and you can see the pressure temperature relation.
      Part 2 quantity
      Just because the temperature is low to start freezing does not mean there is enough quantity. Less refrigerant means less quantity, less capacity. It does not have the volume of boiling refregerant to absorb enough heat to drop the air temperature.
      Instead of an sir conditioner, it turns to an ice maker. Check out my play list learn hvac hvacr. It explains all the concepts that lead to this point.

  • @hvacron3288
    @hvacron3288 5 лет назад +6

    This guys a genius🙏🏽

  • @mtz5582
    @mtz5582 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your ever giving knowledge..In UK here and still and apprentice. I am struggling to understand the concepts behind Delta T and DTD since the unit used in most US lecture contents is Fahrenheit..shall I keep it simple then that all AC coils are designed to have Saturated vapour temperature of 😮4 deg Celsius!!!! I'm this case 75 deg F( 23.9Celsius)Return ----40degF(4.4Celsius) SVP/T equals to 20Deg Celsius Set point!!

  • @unholymessiah666
    @unholymessiah666 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for all of your videos

  • @DaniloLopez
    @DaniloLopez 4 года назад +1

    Excellent!! Thanks 😊 🙏

  • @nigelhosein7822
    @nigelhosein7822 Год назад

    Hi good day very good video well explain I been working on a split 5 ton unit cleaned it both inside and outside clean the blower fan and filter and noticed it was still freezing

  • @AlmarbadiT
    @AlmarbadiT 2 года назад +2

    Hi ty you are my favorite teacher I appreciate for you video it is excellent . But I hope if you write down the four seasons that make the system get freez ...

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  2 года назад

      the reason is Saturated temperature is below 32F (0C)
      #1 cause airflow
      Dirty or restrictive filters, dirty blower wheel, bad blower motor, blower motor set to wrong speed, bad blower capacitor or wiring, bad blower relay, stuck compressor contactor, weong blower whel, blower cut of plate missing, dirty evaporative coil, Return air too small or restrictive, Supply ductwork crushed, damaged or improperly ran, too many vents closed.
      #2 Temperature
      Indoor temperature too low, Outdoor temperature too low without a low ambient kit
      #3 refrigerant restriction
      Cloged filter drier, too many filter driers, kink in the liquid line, liwuid line valve not fully open, screen befor the metering device cloged, metering device pluged or blocked, TXV power head lost charge, TXV stuck closed, TXV overheated and bent pin, Something inside the liquid line
      #4 Low on charge
      Find the refrigerant leak.
      This should be the last thing after everything else is eliminated. DO NO GO OFF SUCTION PRESSURE! Go via superheat and sub cooling. Many people use this as a fix when its really one of the other ones and it does stop it from freezing but ends up damaging the compressor later on.

    • @AlmarbadiT
      @AlmarbadiT 2 года назад

      @@love2hvac
      Thx a lot Ty

  • @ewicky
    @ewicky 3 года назад +2

    What is the lanyard you're wearing that creates the beeping noises? It seems to prompt you to bring out closer to the camera each time it goes off. Why?
    Thanks and great instructional video!

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  3 года назад +1

      Usually means the lanyard sensor disconnected from the rotating tripod head. I have not used it in a few years.

  • @SSS-xq1lg
    @SSS-xq1lg 9 месяцев назад

    1. is there a possibility that under size evap will produce ice build up on the evaporator.
    2. example, if i put a room temperature of fish or raw meat on a walk in freezer, does it have contributing factor on ice build up on the evaporator? let's say all the system is really in good condition like brand new, my point of view is that moist on the product is it really a big factor??
    those 2 question are already happening real time, just a few tips to enlighten my mental block, hvac is very very large vortex. it's crazy.

  • @beefing313
    @beefing313 Год назад +1

    Thanks 🙏🏾

  • @andygirke846
    @andygirke846 3 года назад +1

    Thanks, Nice explanation.

  • @mrmrso228
    @mrmrso228 3 года назад +3

    Can you also speak on having an oversized A/C unit. this will also cause an A/C to freeze

  • @CarlosGomez-dh2zf
    @CarlosGomez-dh2zf Год назад

    Hi Ty. Great videos. Congratulations.
    I've seen refrigerant charging procedures following the SH/SC criteria and when the system is overloaded or near to be overloaded the discharge line coming from evaporator starts to freeze and most of the times the ice runs on pipeline and ends up in the compressor suction. This is with a cleaned system free of cloggings and damages. Why could this be happening?

  • @MoonLiteNite
    @MoonLiteNite 3 года назад +2

    What about an air zone dampener bypass that is stuck open and only 1 of 2 zones is open.
    50% of the airflow just goes right back into the blower and back over the A-coil. That would also cause a freezing coil sooner or later?

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  3 года назад +1

      100% I've seen that many times

  • @AUDIO2AUTO
    @AUDIO2AUTO Год назад +1

    Someone who knows what they're talking about. Good Video

  • @vadimtyutyunnik353
    @vadimtyutyunnik353 2 года назад +1

    What about freezers? If we need temperature below 32F in a freezer we need to have eveporator below 32F as well. So the only way to prevent freezing up eveaporator - it's just dry air and defrost system.
    I did see all your videos but I will :)
    Thanks a lot, you are really talented teacher!

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  2 года назад +1

      This was just for air conditioning.
      Refrigeration has more components.
      Automatic pump down with solinoids, liquid receivers, and suction accumulators, and how bent kits.
      Refrigeration has the fins spaced father apart to allow ice accumulation without blocking airflow. The fins are also thicker aluminum to handle frost formation.
      1st fridge above 35F uses off cycle defrost. Refrigerant pumps down and the fans stay on
      The air above 32 melts the ice and also provides cooling for the unit
      Below 35 uses defrost trimmers.
      Method one is electric elements similar to ovens.
      Method two is hot gas defrost. Taking hot gas from the compressor bypassing the condenser and dumping after the metering device directly into the coil to defrost.

    • @vadimtyutyunnik353
      @vadimtyutyunnik353 2 года назад +1

      @@love2hvac Thank you very much for such detailed explanation 👍

  • @jimcamp2423
    @jimcamp2423 Год назад

    HVAC Doctor, the system is contingent upon everything being clean & functioning properly really. Cleaning the interior air handler coil & exterior unit condenser radiator go hand in hand. I hate those paper filters, give me the electrostatic metal washable ones every time. Then the only thing that can fray for debris is the air handlers panel insulation. I've been using the metal one's for 4+ years, flushing the drain tube it took me a few minutes to realize that the pulpy debris was the panel insulation and that nasty mucous for bacteria & mold. I knew I had flushed it good 4+ years back when I converted to the metal air filters. The metal one's cost more, but buy 2 and you can rotate them, using a clean filter & rinsing the filthy one back to clean.
    The coil was pretty clean, outside of the galvanized steel cover that has rust for a 15 year old Heat Pump system in East coastal Central/North FL. Been a learning experience for sure.

  • @satratey
    @satratey 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video, sir, is it possible to close TXV completely to stop the liquid refrigerant flow to the compressor when the load on equipment is very low.

    • @satratey
      @satratey 4 года назад

      @VicPapefu Thank you very much, here load means heat load on the evaporator coil. If it is low because of the restriction of airflow on the evaporator coil, will it cause txv to stop the refrigerant flow to the compressor?

  • @antonyshani
    @antonyshani Год назад +1

    Best explanation 👍👍

  • @zambalic1
    @zambalic1 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant and outstanding presentation.

  • @musakavalci9470
    @musakavalci9470 3 года назад +2

    Simply the best!

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  3 года назад

      Im not but I do appreciate the support!

  • @habeezwed
    @habeezwed Год назад

    Perfect information. Thanks a lot.

  • @tomlitchfield8854
    @tomlitchfield8854 3 года назад +1

    ocasionally mine freezes at the compressor noticed air handler in the attic doesnt kick on i switched breaker off and on and handler works again im suspecting relay contacts on contol panel. ive had it looked at told me it seems to be working but may need a new evaporator coil i didnt buy that answer. im in auto repair not house repair .

  • @toddmcquillen3733
    @toddmcquillen3733 Год назад

    I am having trouble with my AC Central Unit. The lines outside keep freezing up. Put in a new blower, air flow seems good, fixed the air flow around the coils. Not sure what else to check next

  • @layeekromah5332
    @layeekromah5332 4 года назад +2

    Im currently taking the online class but this guy is good

  • @dondesnoo1771
    @dondesnoo1771 4 года назад +2

    We use to do new installing when they froze we put a 32degre temp sensor on the suction line if we had problems by the compressor. Never had a problem doing that 😉

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  4 года назад +1

      Yes that is the freeze stat I was talking about.

  • @whitesheatingairappliancer7101
    @whitesheatingairappliancer7101 5 лет назад +2

    On #2 you can have a restriction on your metering device. Thanks to Poe oil breaking down to a wax.

    • @love2hvac
      @love2hvac  5 лет назад

      It was an additive that prevented rust or corrosion(I cant remember wich) that copland had in their compressor that caused that.
      POE oil will break down to an ACID. This is why it is critically critically important for proper dehydration threw evacuatin and confirming with a vacuum gauge in microns.

  • @salvadorcampos807
    @salvadorcampos807 Год назад +1

    Incredible video man!

  • @llampallas66
    @llampallas66 5 лет назад +7

    I was lucky to have him as a teacher in ATI miami

  • @razial5745
    @razial5745 3 года назад +1

    well someone in the house set the temperature to 65, looks like it was set at that for a couple days. now its all frozen. Im really hoping that the temperature setting is the issue.

  • @lasvegasvasquez
    @lasvegasvasquez 4 года назад +2

    Hi man this is a very very good video of very informative but I have another question for you if you could take the time to answer I recently replace the capacitor and the condenser fan on my unit but for some reason. Condenser fan keeps on running after the compressor shuts off what can be causing that can it be lack of Freon or back fed from somewhere thank you in advance hope to hear from you