How To Check Superheat & Subcooling On An HVAC System

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @iceyaj3167
    @iceyaj3167 Год назад +14

    throughout all the HVAC tech guys on youtube, you're the only one who makes it easy to understand. Thanks for the info!

  • @hediervarelamedina987
    @hediervarelamedina987 Год назад +5

    The video is respectable and the truth is that in the little that there is agreement that the pressure gauges should be installed with the unit turned off and what I did not see was the bleeding of the hoses, so they say that it is not important to bleed to remove any air that may exist within them and thus prevent contaminating the system. For the most part, the video is respectable.

    • @JohnDiMartino
      @JohnDiMartino Год назад +1

      In the beginning of the video, he explained that the hoses were low loss. They were Schrader valves inside the holes that held the Freon so there’s no need to do that.

  • @alexjustasu2637
    @alexjustasu2637 Год назад +5

    your explanation very clear and very easy to understand at least I find good HVAC teacher by video.100% like

  • @OnRappel
    @OnRappel Год назад +6

    Dude, I watch a lot of HVAC channels and you channel is the best by far! Keep up the good work!

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  Год назад +1

      That’s so much! That means a lot to me

  • @trex9194
    @trex9194 Год назад +3

    My area is new to cooling since we never had the need. We have nothing but swamp coolers. I've been working with our northern branch JR and you explain it better than any of them! I ordered the service book! Thank you!

  • @cacornett58
    @cacornett58 Год назад +1

    I learned HVAC on my own reading books ( yes we had books in my day) an my dad taught me alot too. He was in HVAC engineering at the VA hospital Cincinnati. Taught me how to use gauges and other thigs. But I knew nothing about super heat and sub cool. Maybe they didn't use it in the old days, I don't know. I love what you are doing for DIYers like me. I need to know how things work and HVAC is one of my interests. Thank you . Well done!

  • @mark2020
    @mark2020 6 месяцев назад +2

    I got to say I watched a lot of RUclipsrs and for some crazy reason you're the only one that really explains it very well. I feel they all understand it but there's these obvious steps that they're not realizing the novice doesn't get. Very good work for such a young guy Thank you!!

  • @UncleMerlin
    @UncleMerlin 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hello, I am a Vietnamese and follow your RUclips channel a lot. I really like the way you share with everyone, it's very easy to understand and very approachable, I really like the HVAC jobs but I can’t find a job because my English is not good enough to communicate with the customers

  • @deanmartin1966
    @deanmartin1966 Год назад +20

    I don't think you had enough of a heat load in the house to properly check the charge. That's probably why the chart didn't help. Crazy to see that B vent installed in the wrong direction. Chance for CO2 leakage from the flue joints on the furnace? I would of also checked the Delta T just to make sure you had around 17-20 degree split. I was taught to check the outdoor ambient temperature in the shade and not directly in the sun. I love Craigs channel too. He is one of the GOATS of Hvac.

    • @hliz8818
      @hliz8818 Год назад

      I thought the X on the chart means over charge

    • @jollyscaria1922
      @jollyscaria1922 Год назад

      Tion

    • @jollyscaria1922
      @jollyscaria1922 Год назад +1

      Air.... Atfirstlestus understand the structure and propwrties of air is a mixture of gas wich is invible odourless tastelss..air surronding the earth is 400miles thick air divided into severallayers air sea levl to 30.000 feet is called at mosphere and from 30.000t0 50.000feet (10) miles is called

    • @reaperinfinite8427
      @reaperinfinite8427 3 месяца назад +1

      Delta T is to subjective to use as a definitive measure method. Superheat only, subcool only, fan speed and static pressure check to nail it home

  • @Frank_Techguy
    @Frank_Techguy Год назад +3

    Excellent video on explaining Superheat & Subcooling on a HVAC system. Keep up the good work.

  • @georgewashington687
    @georgewashington687 Год назад +2

    Another great video, explained all the details as to what you were going to do, the steps as you performed them and showed all the steps in calculating the results. You do a good job and thanks for all you do to inform those wanting to get into the field and for those like myself who just want to know all aspects of HVAC because I find it very interesting. I like troubleshooting and I did that in my career as an electronics technician for the Air Force and later for the FAA. I am now retired but continuing to expand my knowledge base. Keep up the good work. BTW, today I noticed my compressor was making an unusual sound, it was not running at a steady RPM but sounded like the speed of the compressor was oscillating. I made some voltage and current checks and found the start winding to be only 2 amps whereas the run winding was 26.3 amps. This is a 5 ton unit. I pulled the power and checked the capacitor. The fan capacitor was right on 5 mfd but the run capacitor was only 17 mfd when it should have read 60 mfd. Also it was a leaky compressor, the resistance drop across the herm contact to common was 17 k ohms. I had a spare, put it in and the start winding current went to 7.5 amps and the run winding current dropped to 20.5 amps.

    • @miker252
      @miker252 4 месяца назад

      In 1969 my collage Electronics Tech instructor was retired from the FAA. He used a big flight simulator schematic for our final exam problem. I never took a job as an Electronics tech, but no matter what I was working on, I could always use those troubleshooting skills especially large Air Conditioners and Chillers.

  • @connorcoutant2059
    @connorcoutant2059 Год назад +2

    Thank you for this video. I’m an apprentice currently trying to figure all of this out, very helpful! 😄

  • @dogbyte555
    @dogbyte555 Год назад +2

    I am trying hard to understand this concept. You measured 17 degrees of superheat which makes sense. Your calculation for target superheat is essentially zero, or possibly negative superheat, which would be impossible. It would appear that there must be a problem with either the wet bulb temperature reading, or the dry bulb temperature reading. I suspect the wet bulb reading. I am not an HVAC tech, I am just trying to analyze this logically. Thanks very much for making this video.

  • @92fsoakcreek
    @92fsoakcreek Год назад +1

    Thank you very much. I learned more in this one video than a month surfing the internet. Im looking forward to putting my first DIY mini split together next month. :)

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  Год назад

      If you need any help check out our Patreon membership at Patreon.com/diyhvacguy Cheers man.

  • @TanveerKhan-hj9lp
    @TanveerKhan-hj9lp 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Sir for uploading this videos , I learn alot from your videos

  • @loudroarTV
    @loudroarTV 7 месяцев назад

    OMG! Thank you for clarifying and helping on what to look for when troubleshooting. I have some experience with working on small appliances and auto air conditioning, but never on my home ac. I appreciate the tips!

  • @HomeImProveMentHow
    @HomeImProveMentHow Год назад +4

    *Hey bro, You are really going above and beyond which is Excellent💥👍🏻.* From one "youtuber" To another.
    I am new here to your Channel, I don't know much about air conditioningAnd heating units, But I see that you really care, About helping People understand, That's really good of you!
    Thanks again, I look forward to hear from you ,
    bye for now, God-bless,
    My name is Ken.

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  Год назад +1

      Thanks man! That means a lot. Best of luck with your channel!

  • @glendurant911
    @glendurant911 Год назад

    Hi there, i love your videos and please keep up the great work with basic explanations and tips,This makes you
    the King of H-vac.

  • @samygold100
    @samygold100 6 месяцев назад

    It's great to find a free ebook copy of this book online😊

  • @giantkillin8278
    @giantkillin8278 Год назад +2

    getting into advance stuff but will add it to my study list.!! thank you

  • @1foulman
    @1foulman 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks!

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

  • @Honestandtruth007
    @Honestandtruth007 7 месяцев назад +2

    Clear and thorough Explanation, Thank you brother 👍👍

  • @nhojcam
    @nhojcam 6 месяцев назад

    thanks for your videos, man! i'm just starting to buy basic equipment. i have a POS amana 3.5t ac and air handler. it's only 2.5 years old and already failing (leaky low pressure switch due to poor design). i have always been a trane / amer. standard guy, but the crappy equipment i have came with the new house i purchased in '22. actually, it was almost a deal breaker, but i decided to look past it. i KNOW that i will be replacing this equipment within the next 3 to 5 years, maybe sooner. so.... i can at least feed it some r410a when the a-coil freezes up. i'm sure that leaks will be a common theme going forward. at any rate, thank you soooo much for your videos.

  • @jackl9922
    @jackl9922 Год назад +3

    I enjoy your detailed explanations. I have a variable speed unit (Carrier) and supposedly is has to be running wide open. I’m thinking there is probably a maintenance setting in the thermostat, but I’ve been reluctant to go into the ‘secret’ menu for fear of causing a problem. I have helped others with simple systems, but afraid to touch mine.

    • @jeremyg8568
      @jeremyg8568 Год назад

      Most systems start on hi then ramp down as they approach the target temp you have it set at. You can simply sett the temp to the lowest setting available so the ac will push to it's maximum. Most thermostats have a manual fan control function built in but it can be turned off in the set up menu.

  • @transmitterguy478
    @transmitterguy478 Год назад +1

    Great video, I work on my own system and value this video as a refresher course. Thanks.

  • @carsonsmith5871
    @carsonsmith5871 Год назад +1

    Thank you sir, very much appreciate all your hard work and great videos.

  • @robavis4906
    @robavis4906 Год назад

    great info. Thank u i always wondered how u are supposed to know what the guage readings should be.

  • @jin8684
    @jin8684 10 месяцев назад

    Great video! I just want to clarify that the EPA is a certificate and not a license :)

  • @matth.4932
    @matth.4932 3 месяца назад

    What about purging air from the yellow manifold hose before letting the suction side pull the liquid freon from the red manifold hose. Doesn't the Freon go into the yellow hose as well and gets mixed with any air in the yellow hose? Shouldn't you open red and purge the air out the yellow since you already purged the blue side? And then open the blue side to suck only freon in?

  • @johncottrell7901
    @johncottrell7901 5 месяцев назад

    The book you're using clearly explains the situation you experienced on the superheat chart. You CAN NOT assume the system is charged properly because you're in the X's on the chart. The book explains it: "This means that the Target Superheat is too low to set the system to because the Target Superheat would be below 5° F."

  • @Akadectra
    @Akadectra 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this very interesting video 👍. Greetings from Bavaria/Germany 👋👋

  • @mannyfresh8504
    @mannyfresh8504 Год назад

    Sooooo… thank you for sharing. My question. What happens when the Manufacturer does not have a subcooling on tag…? Does 11 deg always suffice? I’ve been given an opportunity to maintain and service packaged units for a school. The units there are in pretty bad shape and i Noticed they don’t share a target subcooling. When i open the blower chamber, i see TXV’s at the evap coil. Thanks

  • @Soulkking
    @Soulkking 2 месяца назад

    Does this also apply to marine hvac systems, specifically the tx valve/ piston part, a lot of marine systems use tx valves and my boss tells me to use the superheat method😭.

  • @enduringpromise
    @enduringpromise 4 месяца назад

    A few things to note. When disconnecting the hoses and dumping the refrigerant back into the low side, the lines should have been purged of air. This step should have been done when first connecting the hoses. The next thing to note is never wear cotton gloves which can absorb refrigerant and increase the injury if the fingers or hands come into contact with the refrigerant. The third thing to note is when connecting and disconnecting the refrigerant lines is place your hands and fingers in such away that when refrigerant leaks out that your skin will never be in contact with the refrigerant which can cause a VERY serious injury. I do mean serious. His gloves had a protective layer on the fingers which would protect him.

  • @karynasmith6026
    @karynasmith6026 9 месяцев назад

    thanks for this video, i did not see you purge the gauges? can u please explain me why ? im interesting to learn

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  8 месяцев назад

      Check out our membership where you get access to special members only educational videos. If you hit join at our Home Screen you will see the tiers there, we upload videos frequently to help people learn hvac. I believe I did purge but it was a while ago I created this video. Cheers man

  • @derekprreira3214
    @derekprreira3214 6 месяцев назад

    Hey bro, with regards to superheat I understood if the system is undercharged or overcharged or Ok through the target superheat.
    What about subcooling, how can we know if the system is overcharged or undercharged or ok, kindly advice

  • @luisprado9323
    @luisprado9323 7 месяцев назад

    Easy to understand.
    Thanks for your tech video!!

  • @Samlol23_drrich
    @Samlol23_drrich 6 месяцев назад

    Any idea how these electronic units do wet bulb? Cause all they really measure is temperature. Is there a formula? Like wet bulb= dry bulb- 10 degrees? That’s what it seems like.

  • @Side_Show
    @Side_Show Год назад

    Does this book have superheat and subcooling charts for reefer units? I work on trucks/trailers with 404a.

  • @ReyValle-wh4jh
    @ReyValle-wh4jh 8 месяцев назад +1

    What is the name of that book ? Please share

    • @PosterityOf1776
      @PosterityOf1776 8 месяцев назад

      His website has the name and link to Amazon. A/c service pro LLC.

  • @smokex2d309
    @smokex2d309 10 месяцев назад

    What do the X's in blue squares shown in the book on the temperature page mean?

  • @bryanspears2045
    @bryanspears2045 Год назад

    the "X" area of the SH chart is the temperature that are at or near zero Superheat. So the system is under charged or low air flow

  • @mr.troubleshootingtech3930
    @mr.troubleshootingtech3930 6 месяцев назад

    Wow! Thank you so much; this was very helpful, I appreciate you!

  • @tommyatt8193
    @tommyatt8193 7 месяцев назад

    is this the book that you sell on your Amazon site with the Refrigerant Temp?

  • @robertcopeland17
    @robertcopeland17 Год назад

    I have a 4 ton split with a fixed orifice/piston. I’m in Southern Louisiana and our days are 97 to 101 without the heat index. I own the Fieldpiece charge and air temp measurement kit. I cannot hit target superheat without possibly damaging unit. I can get to 13 but sub cooling is in the 40’s. New filter, condenser and evaporator coils are clean. I’m thinking I need to install a TXV so this system can handle the heat load on these hot days. Any suggestions?

  • @AntonioHaywood-fc4rw
    @AntonioHaywood-fc4rw 6 месяцев назад

    Heat pumps are known to have txvs (thermostatic expansion valve )

  • @EdwardChuck-s3s
    @EdwardChuck-s3s 10 месяцев назад

    Can u make a video for the glove which is safe deal refrigerant

  • @maddog5814
    @maddog5814 Год назад

    What does it mean if the chart doesn't list target super heat? For example outdoor temp is 105F, indoor WB is 60F its not even listed on the chart. I have a fixed orifice R-22 system and based on my readings my SH is 12 degrees when on the chart it's just X

  • @aaronclark1599
    @aaronclark1599 Год назад +1

    You have to read the dry bulb temperature down below about 6" away from the bottom.. you can't read it at the top of the system because what you're getting is cooled air coming off the condenser fan

    • @johncottrell7901
      @johncottrell7901 5 месяцев назад

      The dry bulb reading is the ambient being drawn into the coils on the condenser. The location vertically is not important. The probe must be far enough from the coils to prevent radiant heat from the coils and the probe must not be in direct sun.

  • @SaresMLee
    @SaresMLee Год назад

    Hi sir, I didn't get it. What's going on with your SH. It's not in the list, what I'm gonna do in this case? Thanks

  • @kencrane6420
    @kencrane6420 Год назад +1

    Do you use an old "beater' set of gauges for r22 systems?

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  Год назад +1

      Nah, I use one manifold for both. Just let out the refrigerant in the hoses if I’m connecting to a different system then the last one i checked.

  • @SM-vs4ro
    @SM-vs4ro Год назад

    One thing I never heard anyone talk about. If your hoses are full of 410 refrigerant and you hoof up to R22, what will that do? Do you have to purge the hoses before hand?

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  Год назад

      You just let the 410a out of your gauges before hooking up to the new unit 👍🏼 then if you are adding refrigerant just purge all your hoses after you connect.

  • @alexx479
    @alexx479 8 месяцев назад

    This helped so much, thanks 🙏

  • @jessevasquez8323
    @jessevasquez8323 7 месяцев назад

    say bro I know you did not do this install and the subject is cooling SH and Sub Cool charging methods but i just want to mention that before you leave the residence its a good idea to check the type b venting for the furnace. the venting is incorrect check the flow direction on the venting the arrows are pointing towards the furnace.

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  7 месяцев назад

      Yes that all got updated 👍🏼

    • @jessevasquez8323
      @jessevasquez8323 7 месяцев назад

      @@diyhvacguy Awesome videos!

  • @steventhecaveman
    @steventhecaveman 8 месяцев назад

    This video is awesome man thank you!

  • @aaronclark1599
    @aaronclark1599 Год назад +1

    I use the field piece prh2 and it's the most reliable tool..

  • @gregoriocampo
    @gregoriocampo Год назад +1

    Great video.

  • @majorshong4951
    @majorshong4951 Год назад

    Thanks man! Super helpful videos!

  • @Keepithonest7
    @Keepithonest7 Год назад

    How important is it to insulate the small copper line

  • @mcd5082
    @mcd5082 Год назад +1

    Great video thanks for sharing

  • @JRhodes88
    @JRhodes88 3 месяца назад

    Just an FYI; The low loss hoses you link on your page are not low loss.

  • @GregLobb-l2n
    @GregLobb-l2n 6 месяцев назад

    Great instructor

  • @betomusik
    @betomusik Год назад +1

    Thank you doesn't seem enough.

  • @nbctcp3450
    @nbctcp3450 Год назад

    1. how to find target superheat for single split aircond R32 in Celcius
    2. do u hv chart for it

  • @MrInkotime
    @MrInkotime Год назад

    Do you need different guages for r22 and 410? Or just different lines?

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  Год назад +1

      Same gauges and hoses can be used for both. Just make sure to clear remnant refrigerant from your hoses before you hook up to a different system! Cheers

    • @MrInkotime
      @MrInkotime Год назад

      @@diyhvacguy what's the best way to clean the hoses?

    • @joshm2243
      @joshm2243 Год назад +1

      ​@@MrInkotimeNitrogen

  • @ice4278
    @ice4278 7 месяцев назад

    What happened to the video on how to get the EPA license

  • @dross902
    @dross902 Год назад

    nice walk through !!

  • @robertgalvan5612
    @robertgalvan5612 Год назад

    Wht fin comb do u use?

  • @worldtran5511
    @worldtran5511 Год назад

    great video. A lot of info.

  • @eddieochoa6636
    @eddieochoa6636 Год назад

    Can you make a video how to measure , delta T

  • @eddieochoa6636
    @eddieochoa6636 Год назад

    Great video!!!

  • @arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103

    What if you don’t have a target SH

  • @carlitozway2799
    @carlitozway2799 Год назад +4

    I will be waiting for the video about the EPA license...

    • @scottnewlin1
      @scottnewlin1 Год назад +2

      Same!

    • @valberde61
      @valberde61 5 месяцев назад

      He has not made that video yet. Or I just can’t find it

  • @richardtoney2441
    @richardtoney2441 6 месяцев назад

    how to get epa freon certification?

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  6 месяцев назад

      You can find that video in our hvac training videos membership. Just click the join button at our main channel homescreen

  • @bobrylander2132
    @bobrylander2132 5 месяцев назад

    This is a great video, but shouldn't you bleed the lines first? A considerable amount of these type videos skip this set.🤔

  • @armantrans3390
    @armantrans3390 5 месяцев назад

    Excuse me how can I get EPA license

  • @ingdan6786
    @ingdan6786 7 месяцев назад

    Good video

  • @craigm5601
    @craigm5601 Год назад

    Thanks great knowledge

  • @Kevin-mm6xm
    @Kevin-mm6xm 8 месяцев назад

    You don't have enough heat load to properly charge that system. 53 wet bulb equates to 64 F at 50% RH which is not enough load. Outdoor dry bulb was reading 82 F so not even very warm either depending on where you live. To get the heat load up open doors and windows and let some of that 82 degree warmth into the house for a better super heat setting, which by the way, is a Goodman recommended setting of 8 degrees, plus or minus 1 degree. As to the low temperature load, here is a quote directly from the HVAC School: "On a fixed orifice system, the superheat will drop with the load. It can drop so much on a fixed orifice system that the superheat can easily be zero when the system is run outside of design conditions, resulting in compressor flooding." That's why all the X's on your superheat charging sheet. You're out of range for proper charging.

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  8 месяцев назад

      Very good info. I will keep this in mind on future videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

    • @Kevin-mm6xm
      @Kevin-mm6xm 8 месяцев назад

      @@diyhvacguy No problem. I posted about the TXV bulb on aluminum. This is not good at all. Galvanic corrosion having steel to aluminum will eat the aluminum. Attach only to copper which has much less galvanic corrosion potential than aluminum. I like your videos and appreciate the time it takes to make one but if I can help you in some way I will.

  • @jaimedpcaus1
    @jaimedpcaus1 Год назад

    Very nice!

  • @yellowstoic7678
    @yellowstoic7678 6 месяцев назад

    Bro, you need an amazon affiliate link for Canada. I just bought 1.7k worth of stuff to get into hvac. I'm a Plumbing and heating tech.

  • @georgeyang6631
    @georgeyang6631 7 месяцев назад

    Is your tube has switched off by itself

  • @Franklinveterinarycenter1of4
    @Franklinveterinarycenter1of4 Год назад

    Beer can cold approach almost destroyed my compressor; lazy tech didn't even hook up the gauges....I was curious and watched. I clean evap and condensor coils and change filter regularly. Unit kept having problems, 2nd tech came along within the week and said, too much refrigerant and took some out. He hooked up to digital gauges like yours. 1st tech charged $74 for 15 minutes worth of stupidity. 2nd tech charged $125. 1st tech lives 3 miles away and 2nd tech lives 30 miles away. needless to say, first tech will not be back. I can't believe he did that!

    • @diyhvacguy
      @diyhvacguy  Год назад

      Yea it’s just a rule of thumb. Not accurate at all that way but just something my mentor taught me. Haha

  • @williamchapman9150
    @williamchapman9150 Год назад

    Thanks

  • @abeyoder2631
    @abeyoder2631 9 месяцев назад

    Your 90° elbow on the fluegas exhaust is installed in the wrong direction....

  • @cheezycheddar211
    @cheezycheddar211 9 месяцев назад +4

    Why is your office 90 degrees? 💀

    • @bobb.6393
      @bobb.6393 6 месяцев назад +1

      It's a sweatshop at night.

  • @alfredosauceda2605
    @alfredosauceda2605 4 месяца назад

    👍

  • @reaperinfinite8427
    @reaperinfinite8427 3 месяца назад

    Only mistake I see is using a fieldpiece! 😂

  • @kumudiniwasanthi1952
    @kumudiniwasanthi1952 Год назад

    Super .if you can send me that book for me

  • @MantuChaurasiya-g8t
    @MantuChaurasiya-g8t 10 месяцев назад

    hello friends how are you

  • @andy-ti9zf
    @andy-ti9zf Год назад

    i bet most guys are using the beer can cold method.

  • @baskorobas7550
    @baskorobas7550 10 месяцев назад

    Kurang memahami.........

  • @carlitozway2799
    @carlitozway2799 Год назад +2

    Great 👍!

  • @luismontoya5189
    @luismontoya5189 5 месяцев назад

    This is for R22......too.....?

  • @eddieochoa6636
    @eddieochoa6636 Год назад

    Great video

  • @Bqe001
    @Bqe001 Год назад

    Great video.

  • @manueldacosta6539
    @manueldacosta6539 Год назад

    Great video