Sounds good, but we get in too much of a hurry to get slowed down by a checklist every time we leave a job. We ALL leave tools behind occasionally. I'll find old tools at jobs that the previous tech wanted me to find and I'll leave tools for new techs to find also. Haha!
I had a no heat call today that was pain in the butt. Kept throwing a pressure switch open code on an older HSI furnace. It was sporadically failing during start up and I felt for certain that I had a low voltage control wiring problem because all the switches and safety devices tested good. This thing had tons of rust all over the controls. Spent a long time working on the thing and was about to give up for the day when the homeowner saw me punch in the door switch and she saw a spark at the inducer motor. That was the first time that I'd seen it spark. Turns out, the spade connectors were just slightly loose and the motor would not run. I have never had a pressure switch code on one of these in this manner. Makes sense though. It would start its sequence but the motor would not run so was sensing an open switch. I didn't even begin to think about the motor connections being bad because it would sporadically start up normally. I always feel kinda dumb once I find these issues but I guess it's better than not being able to get it up and running. Nice job tracing those shorts. Goodman I presume? I see those all of the time around here. New units with rub marks and shorts. Janijunk.
Problem with newer techs is they always think to much, they always think it's something super technical. But in some cases it's the simple things the newer guys tend to over look. But that's how we all started and learned I suppose.
I was on a call like this today. long story short. There is 120 volts coming thru the low voltage wire from the heat pump that blew out the thermostat, fan board and transformer. Thinking its the contactor or defrost board. have to go back and figure out cuz I had other calls and person had a heater.
recommend rather than jumping circuits and waiting to see if circuit trips, use your amp meter on that circuit to quantify the draw. I think, waiting for a circuit breaker to pop is not a good indicator or means to troubleshoot, electrical circuits.
Amp Draw on a low voltage circuit lol? The only load is Transformer to contactors. Popper fuses are regularly used for low voltage troubloeshooting....
@@jasonstewart5942 Too bad there's no "DC Amps" setting on those clamp meters. Oh wait, there is! Intelligently combining that with the popper would have helped find the fault much quicker.
Curtis i think you're a very knowledgeable man. We all have lots of different things going on in our heads, while problem solving. Keep up the good work. Good critical thinking skills.
Curtis that's called ( Degree of Difficulty) charge, can be applied to invoice. A lot of companies charge xtra for ladder charge, 2nd and 3rd floor charge. It's not spelled out that way on invoices, but added to each line item. So after watching this video, I'd say an extra $300 would be appropriate.
ill have to remember that, a good way to kill business , i retired this last year, used to we charged a solid fee per hr, and unless it required a lift or other items we didnt charge extra because we had to expend extra effort, if we had to dig under , it was by the hour, not because we broke a sweat or got our little girly fingers dirty., a ladder charge ? what about steps, or a hot attic? or “ I had to walk an extra 30 feet” charge…i guess thats next.
😂😂😂 i own my own business now. But if I ever worked for a company that charged for lame shit like that, yea im out lol take my years of knowledge to a more reputable shop.
Nice job! Way to hang in there. That was a lot of up and stairs. If you could teach Reily to do some of that up and down stair work. What an assistant he would be. Be careful and stay well.
Some wiring problem plain avoid finding! Hopefully you will get the job on this one. Have a good weekend and give Riley a belly rub from the pups here😅
When I am searching for a low voltage short like. I leave the meter on the audible and leave it beep while I am moving wires. Tells me when I am close. Great video
Hey Curtis I love the show 🎉 Been watching you for a looong time 👍. I’ve been wanting to let you know that I can creat back-round music for your videos , you can play them without getting copyrighted. Let me know if you are interested.
@@richardlamoreaux8979well it seemed to me like he wanted to play music on last video , that’s why I asked . Hopefully that doesn’t grind your gears ⚙️
@@HVACGUY Thankyou sir . With your presentation I gain more knowledge of technician skills . Though I am far away of active employment in the HVAC trade , every little bit helps .
Curtis, you need to do a tool ck before you leave a job site. Today, tools cost too much now to leave behind. Just a thought
Sounds good, but we get in too much of a hurry to get slowed down by a checklist every time we leave a job. We ALL leave tools behind occasionally. I'll find old tools at jobs that the previous tech wanted me to find and I'll leave tools for new techs to find also. Haha!
Bro I left my entire tool bag once 😂 had a lot on my mind that day lol
I had a no heat call today that was pain in the butt. Kept throwing a pressure switch open code on an older HSI furnace. It was sporadically failing during start up and I felt for certain that I had a low voltage control wiring problem because all the switches and safety devices tested good. This thing had tons of rust all over the controls. Spent a long time working on the thing and was about to give up for the day when the homeowner saw me punch in the door switch and she saw a spark at the inducer motor. That was the first time that I'd seen it spark. Turns out, the spade connectors were just slightly loose and the motor would not run. I have never had a pressure switch code on one of these in this manner. Makes sense though. It would start its sequence but the motor would not run so was sensing an open switch. I didn't even begin to think about the motor connections being bad because it would sporadically start up normally. I always feel kinda dumb once I find these issues but I guess it's better than not being able to get it up and running.
Nice job tracing those shorts. Goodman I presume? I see those all of the time around here. New units with rub marks and shorts. Janijunk.
Problem with newer techs is they always think to much, they always think it's something super technical. But in some cases it's the simple things the newer guys tend to over look. But that's how we all started and learned I suppose.
Look inside the condenser unit. I've had several to rub the insulation off the low voltage wires where they are touching copper lines.
I was on a call like this today. long story short. There is 120 volts coming thru the low voltage wire from the heat pump that blew out the thermostat, fan board and transformer. Thinking its the contactor or defrost board. have to go back and figure out cuz I had other calls and person had a heater.
recommend rather than jumping circuits and waiting to see if circuit trips, use your amp meter on that circuit to quantify the draw. I think, waiting for a circuit breaker to pop is not a good indicator or means to troubleshoot, electrical circuits.
Amp Draw on a low voltage circuit lol? The only load is Transformer to contactors. Popper fuses are regularly used for low voltage troubloeshooting....
You need to think simple and you can find the problem
@@jasonstewart5942 Too bad there's no "DC Amps" setting on those clamp meters. Oh wait, there is! Intelligently combining that with the popper would have helped find the fault much quicker.
Should be a Premium Charge if you’re Unable to Ride an Elevator to the 3rd floor. 😬👍🙏
Curtis i think you're a very knowledgeable man. We all have lots of different things going on in our heads, while problem solving. Keep up the good work. Good critical thinking skills.
Thanks
Watch the floor when you drop your tools, it cost a lot!!!
Curtis that's called ( Degree of Difficulty) charge, can be applied to invoice. A lot of companies charge xtra for ladder charge, 2nd and 3rd floor charge. It's not spelled out that way on invoices, but added to each line item. So after watching this video, I'd say an extra $300 would be appropriate.
ill have to remember that, a good way to kill business , i retired this last year, used to we charged a solid fee per hr, and unless it required a lift or other items we didnt charge extra because we had to expend extra effort, if we had to dig under , it was by the hour, not because we broke a sweat or got our little girly fingers dirty., a ladder charge ? what about steps, or a hot attic? or “ I had to walk an extra 30 feet” charge…i guess thats next.
😂😂😂 i own my own business now. But if I ever worked for a company that charged for lame shit like that, yea im out lol take my years of knowledge to a more reputable shop.
Nice job! Way to hang in there. That was a lot of up and stairs. If you could teach Reily to do some of that up and down stair work. What an assistant he would be. Be careful and stay well.
What are you doing at an apartment complex? Their maintenance crew quit?
Nice work Curtis.
Some wiring problem plain avoid finding! Hopefully you will get the job on this one. Have a good weekend and give Riley a belly rub from the pups here😅
Thanks, you too!
Anyone here think the 5 minute delay on Honeywell t6 is more like 10? Hate it
It’s a long 5 minutes
Bring back the pro5000 best thermostat ever made
Just go into the settings and you can set the delay from 0 -5 minutes.
@@josephfarrow2685 but the initial power on delay can’t override
Bro some them wifi stats are hella long too. But I found on the ecobees if it's in a delay. Just pull head off and pop it back on and it fires up 🤷♂️
Good work Curtis you done your best, lets hope it is a faulty switch 👍 Au
Third floor I think you’re gonna make it. It looks to me like you’re in pretty good shape 👍🏽
Going upstairs and down so much reminds me of the Gene Tracy tale of the Mouse & the Giraffe 🐀 🦒
Great job 👍👍👍
the lower the continuity to chassis is, the closer you are to the short.
amazes me they design and build these systems where wires can just rub out.
a low pressure switch will blow a board fuse?
Cool 😀
When I am searching for a low voltage short like. I leave the meter on the audible and leave it beep while I am moving wires. Tells me when I am close.
Great video
Thanks for sharing
What switch? Door switch?
Low pressure switch
@@HVACGUY didn't hear you mention the pressure switch in video 🤔
Nothing worse than a fuse blowing randomly, especially if it's only once every couple weeks or a month.
Is it just me or did you take the hard route to find the short
It wouldb helpful if u indicated what ur jumping so we could follow bettr. No disrespect respect. Just a suggestion
Have fun pulling the blower on that piece of crap if you have to.😂😂😂
Hey Curtis I love the show 🎉
Been watching you for a looong time 👍. I’ve been wanting to let you know that I can creat back-round music for your videos , you can play them without getting copyrighted. Let me know if you are interested.
Don't do background music, it is really obnoxious, especially if it's music I don't appreciate. I unsubscribe to channels that do.
Thanks for watching
@@richardlamoreaux8979well it seemed to me like he wanted to play music on last video , that’s why I asked . Hopefully that doesn’t grind your gears ⚙️
@@hvacmania8323 Rumble Grrr Rumble Grrr 😄
I am gonna write a inquiry on this switch . What switch are you indicating ? A contact switch ? Pressure Switch ? I am very interested to know .
Low pressure switch
@@HVACGUY Thankyou sir . With your presentation I gain more knowledge of technician skills . Though I am far away of active employment in the HVAC trade , every little bit helps .