Replacing First Company Air Handler Coil

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  • Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2024
  • In this HVAC training video, I show how to install a First Company air handler coil. First Company slant coils can be tricky due to the tight space you've got to work in. I hope this video helps you if you have to install a First Company air handler slant coil.
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Комментарии • 134

  • @LexVance
    @LexVance  3 года назад +3

    Links to the tools used:
    Service Valve Wrench: amzn.to/3BAACH3
    Nitrogen Flow Gauge: amzn.to/3q1aHpH
    Spin Swaggers: amzn.to/3bGFzDm
    Fluke RAYMT4U MiniTemp Non-Contact Thermometer amzn.to/3bIgesJ
    Nylog: amzn.to/3CG52bX
    Testo 557 Gauges: amzn.to/3mF7FVZ
    HVAC Videos:
    Goodman Air Handler Coil Change: ruclips.net/video/CUjIXUvwMpM/видео.html
    Goodman Compressor Change: ruclips.net/video/vbrNb9mYQEY/видео.html
    If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so by shopping for tools or whatever you need on AMAZON at no extra cost to you through this link,
    amzn.to/3lDwxx1
    Tools That Can Make You Easy Money: www.dirtymaintenancenation.com/diy-tools-for-men/
    If I've provided any value for you and you'd like to donate $1.00 or more into my online tip jar, you can do so through this link, (all cards accepted)
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    This page contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on the link and make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Lex Vance is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon .com

  • @bulkbur6312
    @bulkbur6312 3 года назад +7

    Gotta love that first company engineering. Love the vids and glad to see somebody who shares my view of the apartment maintenance trade. Here's to changing the stigma of the nasty maintenance guy who can't cut it anywhere else.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +1

      Right on bulk! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @jeffneedstogivejakeaturnon1083
    @jeffneedstogivejakeaturnon1083 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the walk through, it was a great refresher. I haven't done an evap side Braze like that since trade school, 5 years ago. It's been mostly outdoor unit and package unit problems. Thanks for taking the time to do this vid man. Greatly appreciated.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +2

      You're welcome Jeff! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @WWHVAC
    @WWHVAC 3 года назад +2

    I was checking out your vids this morning! Thanks for the shout-out. Your vids are great too bro! Good stuff!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +2

      Whoa, hey Walt! Thank you so much. I love the Earl Nightingale stuff you play, too. Him and Jim Rohn have been my teachers for 6 years now. I just listen to their material over and over and read their books. Thanks again Walt! You're awesome!

  • @phillipgroom9187
    @phillipgroom9187 3 года назад +2

    Good job on that removal and install of that evaporator, you need a raise after that job. Thanks for sharing the video!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +2

      Good to hear from you Phillip!

  • @juicedadon2088
    @juicedadon2088 2 года назад +1

    Ol lex still saving my ass after all these years your the goat bro thank you!!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +2

      Right on Juice! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
    @ApartmentMaintenancePro 3 года назад +5

    Nice repair man. RUclips police will always show up eventually though no matter what you do lol. You got it done though and saved a $1000 in labor or more rather than contracting it out. Hope your company takes care of yo u bro I wish you were on my team :)

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +3

      I got the courage to do the TXV's after watching your txv change out video. 😆 Thank you so much Dave! Go Noles. NC State this weekend. 🤞

  • @armysapper12b
    @armysapper12b 3 года назад +2

    Welcome to the First Co world. I deal with 264 units with RAQ 3 systems that are 20+ years old. Replaced 2 heat exchangers this week and 4 Taco circulation pumps (keep those on hand). Hopefully your mild winters are better for those systems, here in Utah we run heat about 5-6 months every year. I personally think aquatherm systems suck in places with hard winters. They kill water heaters.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +3

      Right on thanks for the tip Cass! I'll order some Taco pumps and keep them on deck. Thank you so much for watching!

    • @brianhaller406
      @brianhaller406 3 года назад +1

      I feel the same way

    • @throttlebottle5906
      @throttlebottle5906 2 года назад +2

      they should be fed off a boiler, not a water heater. although that will work way down south where heating is minimal, but still not recommended.

  • @MrNaildriver01
    @MrNaildriver01 2 года назад

    I learned to do refrigeration for my restaurant got tired of paying people to do it. I like bought some of those spin swaggers and love them and I use the cool gel too I love that stuff spray it where ever and it cleans up easy.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for watching Mike!

  • @DanO181919
    @DanO181919 3 года назад +4

    Love the A/C vids.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад

      Good to hear from you Danny!

  • @mikev.1034
    @mikev.1034 3 года назад +1

    👍👍. I like your style “Dirty Maintenance Man”.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for watching Mike!

  • @rwcasto
    @rwcasto 2 года назад +2

    Those coils though- sheet metal is too close to the coper and causes electrolysis - I swear they build em to leak man- you do good work brotato

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +3

      Thank you so much for watching Rick!

  • @gainestruk1
    @gainestruk1 Год назад

    Yes Walter on WW HVAC is a great tech !

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @iota1126
    @iota1126 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the great video. How long did the replacement take?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Год назад +2

      2.5 hours. Thank you so much for watching Taylor!

  • @christov4120
    @christov4120 2 года назад

    Ain't nothing more satisfying than doing a complicated multi step repair successfully. "Its a boy" 😆😆

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +1

      👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Christov!

  • @joeshearer1247
    @joeshearer1247 3 года назад

    Awesome full length feature film!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Joe! 🤗

    • @joeshearer1247
      @joeshearer1247 3 года назад

      @@LexVance you gonna get good doing this repair copper coils no bueno in that new apartment building with all the chemicals off gassing. I can’t believe it’s 1600 bucks

  • @user-hu4hx6bm6m
    @user-hu4hx6bm6m 2 года назад

    Great Video Lex- If you can remove the core valves when pulling a vacuum is better - Quicker and more effective

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for watching W!

  • @soloch69
    @soloch69 2 года назад

    Great video bro keep up the great work and keep them videos coming

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for watching Solo!

  • @Eddy63
    @Eddy63 3 года назад

    That's ''Snot'' a bad brazing job at all ... Lol... Good vid Sir Lex-A-Lot ... Your a pro as well ... And yes Walt's the man ...

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +1

      Good to hear from you Eddy?

  • @woodsie5474
    @woodsie5474 2 месяца назад

    You need to get a flexible ceramic or mineral wool blanket to thermally protect everything around where you are brazing. Also, use Staybrite 8 to reconnect to the line. Lower temp to melt, and just as strong.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @briancarlisi2224
    @briancarlisi2224 3 года назад +2

    A piece of aluminum works nicely on keeping the heat/ torch flame off the insulation.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +1

      Right on. Thank you so much for watching Brian!

    • @jimmycarrillo5652
      @jimmycarrillo5652 2 года назад

      I use the outside cover from a condenser, that curve cover is perfect..

  • @brucestorey917
    @brucestorey917 3 года назад

    I wish you had some Magic Pacs and Comfort Packs out there. I have a few hundred of them in my complex and it sure would be nice to see some videos on working on these things - videos with tips and tricks to make it easier - if it can be made easier. Had to replace three heat exchangers in wall sleeve mounted units yesterday. Every fall when people begin turning the heat on, these units rear their ugly heads with the flame rollout which is almost always an indication that the heat exchanger has to go.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +2

      Right on. Here in Florida, we have about 3 weeks of winter. 😆 Thank you so much for watching Bruce!

  • @caseyhoward9365
    @caseyhoward9365 2 года назад

    Whatsup lex, what's the hvac tech you named in this video, regarding compressor changeouts, and coil replacements. What's his channel or website

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +1

      His RUclips channel is WW HVAC. His name is Walt. Thank you so much for watching Casey!

  • @luistrabal3502
    @luistrabal3502 3 года назад

    Nice job! Did one yesterday.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад

      Right on Luis! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @ScorpioandSebek
    @ScorpioandSebek 3 года назад +1

    You're a great teacher with this one. Btw don't you think it's about time you bought you're wife some new mits 😂

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +1

      👍😆👍 Good to hear from you Scorpio!

  • @TexasTimelapse
    @TexasTimelapse 3 года назад

    That old TXV goes in the scrapity scrap bucket.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад

      Right on! Thank you Texas!

  • @keithcorbin4474
    @keithcorbin4474 Год назад

    Good job air handler

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching Keith!

  • @force311999
    @force311999 2 года назад

    did you change the filter dryer I thought they should be changed every time the system is opened up
    goodman has it hidden inside the outside unit

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      Yep, it's inside the unit. I definitely do it for a compressor change and have videos of me doing them inside the unit. However, since we couldn't get refrigerant easily and were running low I decided to pump it into the condenser and leave the filter drier since it would be isolated. I also gave it a good vacuum to below 300 microns. If the refrigerant wasn't on backorder and we had plenty I would've recovered and did the filter drier. Thank you so much for watching force!

  • @walterlewis1029
    @walterlewis1029 2 года назад

    Hi I have a First Co Slant system that was installed in 2017. What is the life expectancy of either coils.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      On the property I work at the coils started leaking after a year. It varies now days. Some last 6 months while some last 20 years.

    • @walterlewis1029
      @walterlewis1029 2 года назад

      @@LexVance I think First Co needs to be slapped with a Class Action Because if they are making coils to fail by causing electrolysis.This is absolutely a reason this company needs to be investigated. Lex I have had preventive maintenance done on unit since it was installed like having the coils cleaned and other checks of unit. So even doing all that preventative maintenance these coils could still fail.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      @@walterlewis1029 Yep. I have a year old property where all 200 of them are leaking. We're slowly replacing them and I'm documenting it with video.

    • @walterlewis1029
      @walterlewis1029 Год назад

      Hi Lex I just found my FirstCo system has to be completely replaced Firstco needs to be investigated and sued out of existence!!!!!!!

  • @engineer1793
    @engineer1793 3 года назад

    Hey BROchaco, another good one!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +1

      Good to hear from you Paul!

  • @throttlebottle5906
    @throttlebottle5906 2 года назад

    some of the youtube police are just trying to save you the headache of clogged TXV, after brazing schmutz decides to take a siesta in it :))

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      😆 Good to hear from you throttle!

  • @mrcoollu9662
    @mrcoollu9662 Год назад

    Honestly your company should have a vendor come out I hope you getting paid very well

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching Lu!

  • @thecentralavenuegunslinger7861
    @thecentralavenuegunslinger7861 3 года назад

    I read the caption and felt a itch crawl up my back

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад

      👍😆👍 This is the 3rd coil I've done in 6 months. Thank you so much for watching central!

  • @hvactechwanttobe1499
    @hvactechwanttobe1499 3 года назад

    Keep up good work 👍

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching Andrey!

  • @jraydelatorre
    @jraydelatorre Год назад

    Four months later, that’s a first for me shit the ones on our property were running out overnight. In some cases you cut the sniffer on and the moment you walk through the door of the home weeeeeeeeeeee….

  • @benjamintimmins1656
    @benjamintimmins1656 2 года назад

    I'd leave the old one on and save the new txv for when you come across a bad one...easier on you! All about completing them orders on time and fast!

  • @pernellwilliams8984
    @pernellwilliams8984 3 года назад

    Good job 👍🏾

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for watching Pernell!

  •  3 года назад

    I do HVAC work for a living I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t know for sure either

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад

      I haven't seen every video but I enjoy his step by step coil and compressor replacement videos.

  • @jstu45
    @jstu45 2 года назад +1

    Plumbing tip for AC guys...Oscillating tool with fine metal blade will cut copper in tight places.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for watching Plumber!

  • @lulagreen3144
    @lulagreen3144 2 года назад

    MY UNIT HAVE A WEIRD SWEET SMELL ONLY WHEN I TURN ON THE HEAT DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      The drain pan may be dirty and needs to be cleaned.

  • @leviyoomoill7085
    @leviyoomoill7085 3 года назад

    Nice content

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for watching Levi!

  • @RetiredSignDude
    @RetiredSignDude Год назад

    Salvaging and reusing a used TXV is like doing an oil change using old oil. You're there, do it right.the first time. Or be prepared to do it twice.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Год назад

      So true! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @ArtCooler1
    @ArtCooler1 2 года назад +1

    If your wife ever watches this video, you are so busted...

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      👍😆👍 So true! Thank you so much for watching Cameron!

  • @zueszues3178
    @zueszues3178 3 года назад

    Did you change company or still working for the same ?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +1

      Same company. I got moved to a sister property. Good to hear from you Zues!

  • @keithcorbin4474
    @keithcorbin4474 Год назад

    You may have to add little pound of refrigerated

  • @popsmccartney435
    @popsmccartney435 3 года назад

    What brand of leak detector do you use"

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад

      Fieldpiece now. I was using a Bacharach h10 but it's at the other property. Good to hear from you Pops!

    • @popsmccartney435
      @popsmccartney435 3 года назад

      @@LexVance Glad to see you are still doing videos for all the new guys come up in the field. I did 30 years and over all I liked it.

  • @jondough942
    @jondough942 Год назад

    How much is a skeetker leg exactly?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Год назад

      🤏
      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @southtexasprepper6605
    @southtexasprepper6605 2 года назад

    These coils always seem to leak in the bottom right corner for some reason

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      It's crazy! I have over 200 first company coils leaking on my property. Thank you so much for watching Texas!

  • @lulagreen3144
    @lulagreen3144 2 года назад

    DO YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE COIL TO SERVICE IT

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      Not if you can see the leak and can fix it. If you can't see the leak then yes you'll need to remove it.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      If you just want to clean the coil then no you don't have to remove it. Just spray the coil cleaner on it as the directions say.

  • @OnePointLander
    @OnePointLander 2 года назад

    Where can I get the oven mitt? 🤣

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +1

      👍😆👍 your local grocery store or Walmart. Thank you so much for watching Johnny!

  • @terryl7874
    @terryl7874 2 года назад

    That coil looks like micro channel.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад

      They're a nightmare. 😭 Thank you so much for watching Terry!

  • @brauliohernandez8637
    @brauliohernandez8637 3 года назад

    TXv sometimes gets clogged 😭 should save it! Lol

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +1

      Right on. Thank you so much for watching Braulio!

  • @throttlebottle5906
    @throttlebottle5906 2 года назад

    smoke alarm, did it set off the whole building of alarms? :)) whoops, if so

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +1

      Just the apartments. 👍

  • @calebculwell8760
    @calebculwell8760 2 года назад

    Side job Magee says.I would not do it that way I would replace the whole AC system

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 года назад +1

      👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Caleb!

    • @calebculwell8760
      @calebculwell8760 2 года назад

      @@LexVance Happy late Thanksgiving skid bro

    • @force311999
      @force311999 2 года назад

      It has hot water heat in it also , you would have to drain the boiler etc
      the air handler is 2 years old , this is covered under warranty

  • @keithcorbin4474
    @keithcorbin4474 Год назад

    Àlway sand copper high low side made easy solder

  • @Chris.Rhodes
    @Chris.Rhodes 3 года назад

    Man, all these AC videos, are you still a service tech? Or HVAC? 🤣 It's 30° here.... I'm pretty well done with AC repairs for the year. I'm painting a unit as I type this. Heavy smoking unit, just got done wiping walls down, now I'm starting my first coat....

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 года назад +1

      Here in Florida, it's ac season 11 months out of the year. Good to hear from you Chris!

    • @Chris.Rhodes
      @Chris.Rhodes 3 года назад

      @@LexVance That's wild. I couldn't imagine not having a winter. It dropped down to 28° last night. It was cold

  • @keithcorbin4474
    @keithcorbin4474 Год назад

    Àlway save core use train purposes

  • @Ricobaca
    @Ricobaca Год назад

    My illegal alien maintenance men haven't been able to fix my ac in 5 years. Its 2am right now and won't cool below 83 degrees. 😢the aparapartment manager will not call a third party technician to fix it for some reason. Then they ask me why am i late on my rent after paying a $400 utility bill for a 600sq ft apartment. 😖

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Год назад

      I hope everything works out for you. 🤞

  • @keithcorbin4474
    @keithcorbin4474 Год назад

    Replaced txv and not use old txv

  • @Icon137
    @Icon137 Год назад

    Egg salad ?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Год назад

      Just making memories. 😆

  • @stopthetyrants2851
    @stopthetyrants2851 Год назад

    Do the job correct, no beauty points. In and out.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Год назад

      So true! Thank you so much for watching!