I remember seeing a whole bunch of them, back when i lived in phoenix. Residential roof installs are more common out there, which over under flow units are perfect for.
The outside breaker box is a code violation. The empty space where there is no breaker needs to be closed off so that someone can't stick their finger through and touch the live back plane.
Most people Don’t realize that Breakers go Bad just like any other piece of Electrical Equipment. I had a Breaker Melting in a 200-amp Box. It was H-O-T.
Many things can cause short-cycling. If discharge from the condenser fan goes right back into the unit; intermittent condenser fan motor. I've seen a few...!
Well Curtis, I see we brought out an arm chair technician. Gotta love those guys. No matter what, even with the addition of that start cap, that compressor does not have long gor this world. Just listen to the internal noise at start-up. Keep up the great work
I worked a unit 480-volt three-phase it would blow the hundred amp breaker now is it did my math the solve this problem two other breakers 40 the heat compressor and the two fans. As I asked worth the heat mode on answer no so I started look at the wiring then one strange thing occurred wires coming from the main breaker wires going to the other fuse panels in the unit well it looks like a lightning strike got the bakelite unit all the words were tied into turned into his type of carbon so basically I have some connectors from another unit tied two wires together taped them up real good and the problem. They were going to replace 10 to $15,000 unit and that was not including the cost to rent a crane hoisted on the roof.
Yep, my 1999 Trane XL1800 Dual Compressor 5 ton / 2.5 ton actually came from the Trane Factory with an OEM Hard Start Kit in it similar to the one you installed. Had to replace the Hard Start Cap a couple of times over the years (it caused the breaker to pop when the big compressor tried to start), and I'll be replacing the Hard Start Potential Relay this week just because the OEM Original is getting really old and I don't want it to crap out in the middle of the summer here in Central Florida. I'm kind of surprised that his Trane / American Standard unit actually didn't have an OEM Hard Start Kit in it from Trane. Oh well, great job as always. Hope that fixes his problem. I know my breaker would trip if the big compressor would try to start and the big hard start cap was bad or weak. I also discovered the Trane installer only installed a 40 Amp Breaker for my outside unit!! Its clearly stated on the outside units information plate that the Min/Max Breaker should be 60 Amp. So I recently replaced the old 40 Amp they installed with a 60 Amp. I checked the wire from the breaker to the disconnect box and it's actually #6 gauge wire. Also #6 gauge wire coming into the unit through the whip connecting to #10 Gauge wires inside the unit, so we should be good for a while.
Another electrifying diagnostic experience by the HVAC expert; but no, Curtis is not the run cap bandit. He's helping senior citizens whenever he can. 😎
I've had loose connections at the compressor that gave me trouble, only found out after it cooked the un-fused disconnect and one terminal, fortunately it left enough to put a quick terminal repair kit on its been 5 years or more no trouble. Thanks again for the videos!😐🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🇺🇲
Nice job, those hard start caps may keep it going a long time. I used them quite a bit. I had one on a 24000 btu window unit for years. I think back at all the things I did to that unit to keep it going, it was actually amazing.
I understand the concept of how a capacitor helps overcome the initial inertia of starting a motor, but didn’t the breaker trip after it was already running? I’m just a homeowner w a new mini split that will hopefully not need repair for the next warranted 12 years, I just have been watching you a long time and like to understand more. I watched an Electrician U video where they explained how our concept of capacitors isn’t really correct, and showed how one actually works, pretty fascinating stuff..
Watch it again, he gets the start and amps, he didn't have it plugged in good, everything shut down he quickly plunged it back in and it tripped after a couple seconds.
12:08 Quick flyby 🚁
I know you’re use to it but from my days with the power company, opening those breaker panel lids usually results in a hand full of wasps.
They still make the over under units they are custom order units from American standard and trane
I remember seeing a whole bunch of them, back when i lived in phoenix. Residential roof installs are more common out there, which over under flow units are perfect for.
Awesome service
We had the same problem on a similar unit, turned out to be the crankcase heater wires broken and shorting intermittently
Nice job and fix ... Thx ...
Nice call.
Good job Curtis.
The outside breaker box is a code violation. The empty space where there is no breaker needs to be closed off so that someone can't stick their finger through and touch the live back plane.
Did you watch the unit cycle and turn back on again? See if the issue re-occurred?
Most people Don’t realize that Breakers go Bad just like any other piece of Electrical Equipment. I had a Breaker Melting in a 200-amp Box. It was H-O-T.
My ac keeps cycling on and off what could be the problem
When my A/C was doing what you described it was low on Freon.
Many things can cause short-cycling. If discharge from the condenser fan goes right back into the unit; intermittent condenser fan motor. I've seen a few...!
It could just be a float switch turning it off and do to a partially clogged condensate pipe, or not a proper p trap
Could be the thermostat, a motor or compressor going out on overload. Call Curtis.
Good vid Curtis, lets hope it keep on going longer for the owner 👍
Curtis, it's fun for me to also use my Merlin Bird ID app to identify the birds in the background. Today: a Northern Mockingbird.
Well Curtis, I see we brought out an arm chair technician. Gotta love those guys.
No matter what, even with the addition of that start cap, that compressor does not have long gor this world. Just listen to the internal noise at start-up. Keep up the great work
He was well warned.
I worked a unit 480-volt three-phase it would blow the hundred amp breaker now is it did my math the solve this problem two other breakers 40 the heat compressor and the two fans. As I asked worth the heat mode on answer no so I started look at the wiring then one strange thing occurred wires coming from the main breaker wires going to the other fuse panels in the unit well it looks like a lightning strike got the bakelite unit all the words were tied into turned into his type of carbon so basically I have some connectors from another unit tied two wires together taped them up real good and the problem. They were going to replace 10 to $15,000 unit and that was not including the cost to rent a crane hoisted on the roof.
Yep, my 1999 Trane XL1800 Dual Compressor 5 ton / 2.5 ton actually came from the Trane Factory with an OEM Hard Start Kit in it similar to the one you installed. Had to replace the Hard Start Cap a couple of times over the years (it caused the breaker to pop when the big compressor tried to start), and I'll be replacing the Hard Start Potential Relay this week just because the OEM Original is getting really old and I don't want it to crap out in the middle of the summer here in Central Florida. I'm kind of surprised that his Trane / American Standard unit actually didn't have an OEM Hard Start Kit in it from Trane. Oh well, great job as always. Hope that fixes his problem. I know my breaker would trip if the big compressor would try to start and the big hard start cap was bad or weak. I also discovered the Trane installer only installed a 40 Amp Breaker for my outside unit!! Its clearly stated on the outside units information plate that the Min/Max Breaker should be 60 Amp. So I recently replaced the old 40 Amp they installed with a 60 Amp. I checked the wire from the breaker to the disconnect box and it's actually #6 gauge wire. Also #6 gauge wire coming into the unit through the whip connecting to #10 Gauge wires inside the unit, so we should be good for a while.
Same thing!
When you got to add a boost or hard start, it's a "TIME THING" at that point...
Crap shoot really on how long it will last after that...
When I pulled a vacuum i got down to 300 microns but it rose up about 2 microns a second and I didn’t see or hear any leaks ??
Any helpful advice
Another electrifying diagnostic experience by the HVAC expert; but no, Curtis is not the run cap bandit. He's helping senior citizens whenever he can. 😎
You short cycled when it blew the breaker. Put a time delay on it
Curtis I believe Trane still makes a over/under package unit
I've had loose connections at the compressor that gave me trouble, only found out after it cooked the un-fused disconnect and one terminal, fortunately it left enough to put a quick terminal repair kit on its been 5 years or more no trouble.
Thanks again for the videos!😐🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🇺🇲
Is it too late for a soft start kit to be installed on the system? Is the compressor too far gone now? Or is a hard start kit the only real option?
If unit is 15 years old just use hard-start kit until it quits for good; then get new unit.
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Noticed it was a TRANE. 🤔🤪👎
You must be a Goodman guy 🗑
Nice job, those hard start caps may keep it going a long time. I used them quite a bit. I had one on a 24000 btu window unit for years. I think back at all the things I did to that unit to keep it going, it was actually amazing.
Turn up your sound
Helicopter alert
🤣🤣🤣 was telling myself the same thing watching this.
@Anthony St. Hilaire Homeowner hovering around while Curtis is trying to do his job. Lol
I can't stand installing hard starts in these because you have such little room
Pressure wasn't balanced out one time there
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I understand the concept of how a capacitor helps overcome the initial inertia of starting a motor, but didn’t the breaker trip after it was already running? I’m just a homeowner w a new mini split that will hopefully not need repair for the next warranted 12 years, I just have been watching you a long time and like to understand more. I watched an Electrician U video where they explained how our concept of capacitors isn’t really correct, and showed how one actually works, pretty fascinating stuff..
Watch it again, he gets the start and amps, he didn't have it plugged in good, everything shut down he quickly plunged it back in and it tripped after a couple seconds.
@@gainestruk1 oh..I must’ve missed it..thanks!
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