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What’s the first thing to test if nothing happens when you plug it in? I found a newer frigidair and nothing happens. The thing looks like it fell out a window. I laughed my ass off. But. This ac is exactly the same as one I bought a year ago. So if some of the parts are good I wanna salvage. Nice vid. I should be able to test lots of components now anyway.
I once worked on a retail sales floor selling air conditioning units. One especially hot July afternoon a customer walked up to me and inquired "tell me, do you have any fans"? I replied, "no I'm not well liked".
Great video I learned a lot I'm going to try and fix my AC myself I have worked on plenty of pool pump motors and with the tips you show I feel pretty confident now I can at least trouble shoot my AC problem and then fix it or chuck it
After watching thousands of DIY videos on every subject imaginable...I found this one to be one of the most complete, inclusive and comprehensive. The professionalism is top rate. Anyone with a little mechanical knowledge should be able to do the job after watching. Good job my man
Tap tap on the compressor with a rubber mallot and the heart's pumping cold air again. You explained it so well. I was about to get a new unit. Thank you.
Thank you for giving me the knowledge and confidence to repair my 2 year old , just out of warranty a Hisense it is a piece of crap, 16000btu ran 8 months then just stopped, every other person on the tube just acted like I was a complete fool, does it have power , is your AC clean , how about filter , is it plugged in. Does it have Gass in it. You are a scholar and a gentleman, just subscribed to your channel. You helped me fix my AC . Very grateful for the valuable knowledge, you cut to the chase, no BS . Thanks again.:)
This is the most comprehensive video I have ever seen. Thanks to you I got my Frigidaire 18500 btu wall ac unit working today. I was about to buy a new one for $699, then I decided to watch your video. Since I am not very handy, I was willing to try a few of the test. I started out with the easiest one. I turned on the unit, the fan was turning as usual but no cooling. The compressor did not kick. I went outside pry open the cover enough for my chisel to touch the body of the compressor. I wacked it a little. And voila, the buzzing sound of the compressor was better than that of any performer in the x-factor or America got talents. The temperature inside as I am typing this is a wonderful 71 degrees. just the way I like it. The entire 1200 square foot house is cooled. Thank you so much, you are a savior today and an inspiring teacher.
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A 2007 Samsung window air conditioner stopped working. Following your great instructions, I found a bad capacitor. These were readily available and now it runs fine. I have a bad back, so lifting this 34 pound machine was out of the question. I put a tall stool next to the window and laid one end of a ladder on top of the stool, and the other end of the ladder on the floor. I put a small wood board on the ladder and was able to slide the machine up/down to the window with ease. Saved my back!!!
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This is the best window AC troubleshooting video on youtube bar none !! Amazing !! I subscribed immediately !!Thank you so much !! And have a nice day….
I never subscribe to a channel after viewing only one video but I didn’t even get through the whole video. You are a gifted teacher. Good lighting, sound and content. Look forward to seeing the rest of your content. New subscriber.
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I appreciate the detail and true step by step instructions. The video I watched before finding this one, the guy says things like "I got my multimeter and tested a few things" and didn't show anything he did! Thanks to you, I probably won't die from touching the capacitor prematurely. I was also glad to see that your AC is just like mine, though with a different problem.
You are a great teacher! Thanks for helping me better understand the anatomy and troubleshooting of an a/c unit. I appreciate it! I took my unit apart with confidence and found the issue immediately: there was a dead wasps nest!!! They had built it around the motor and fan, which they warped the plastic fan. But that's okay because everything works and it's an easy cheap fix! Thanks again!
I'm only at 5:53 and I'm very impressed! I' helped a neighbor that's a senior with COPD and she purchased last year a new 6000 BTU window unit that I installed. 2 weeks later she calls and there was a problem. The compressor was running but fan didn't spool up. I reached in to see if the motor seized and spun the squirrel cage and to my surprise the motor continued to spin but only as fast as I could spin the cage, once the cage was spinning it kept going at that low RPM until it was shut off but again refused to start on it's own so I actually don't know what the hell the problem is. She couldn't get a warranty replacement because she bought it at SEARS so she replaced it again and gave me the first one. Now I have another neighbor with breathing problems and I would like to give her this system but I needed to know how much it would cost to fix (I'm going to give it to her as a surprise she's on a pension) but have no idea what the trouble is. I googled for help and your video was a suggestion. Never seen a better explanation of a DIY video ever! Sub'd! I will be definitely be reviewing your channel and I will be a contributor in the future. Perfect attitude for a RUclips channel owner. Thanks, I hope to test the capacitor this week. Superb video!
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Great video. I systematically went thru the steps u identified. Cleaned out all of the rat droppings, prob filled my shop vac. Thermostat checked ok, switch worked, power to the compressor good, capacitor passed my test using upgraded meter, impedance on the compressor wiring was ok. When I reattached COMMON, START and RUN, it worked so I concluded that the connectors oxidized after 27 years. Removed again, sprayed with contactor cleaner, hopefully I get another 27 years.
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Thank you for being clear and to the point. Learned a lot by watching this video. Answered a lot of my questions but didn't even know how to ask! I also appreciate the short intro and getting right to business. To many videos have a long worthless music video intro and very little substance in the video. Keep up the great work!
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You are an awesome teacher. Thank you. I not only learned about repairing an AC, but this video also helped me to trouble shoot and repair my deep freezer. Thanks for your thorough teachings!!!!
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You solved my problem within the first few minutes, thank you so much. Great video and probably the most easy to understand and comprehensive DIY video I’ve ever seen! Thank you Sir 🙏
Very through and clear tutorial, thanks for sharing! Wish more people would instruct in this way, just simple and to the point, like you were telling your friend on how to do it…..👍
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After surfing RUclips for solutions to an ac issue and getting sparse information and less progress, i watched your video. Most excellent, but that’s not what’s worth noting. I rarely subscribe to a channel, but since your name includes “Nmore”, and because you are one rare, excellent instructor, I’ll subscribe and check out your other work, hoping to come across a similar challenge among the many I suspect we both face fixing instead of dumping things. All my best.
Wow, that's the best video I have ever seen for explaining things so straight forward & easy to understand. Thank you so much for providing us with your knowledge and patience in explaining so the beginner can even understand it. Now I am going to go outside & pull the AC out of the trash pile and see if I can fix it. Ha
Phenomenal. An obvious authority clear concise directions without all the unnecessary fluff music and b.s.. I am not sure if you used a script? If not you are a total phenom? If you did thiw is a fine example why using a script makes all the difference... Anyhow really excellent video thank you so much!
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Outstanding, great video. I especialy liked the sequence in which you explained the function of the components. Also, you captured the actual video of the components very well. The curculation of the air within the AC unit was well explained as well. You backed up your explanation of all the components with the VOM meter, well done!! Thanks again, I now feel very comfortable diagnosing my Window AC unit !!
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You are a great teacher! This is the best video I have watched on diagnosing air conditioners, and I’ve watched way to many. You explain things so well. Thank you! Liked and subscribed!
You really have a gift for teaching and explaining things with the utmost effectiveness, while maintaining interest in the topic being explained. Keep up the excellent work- I am now subscribed to your material and look forward to watching more topics. Thanks for taking the time to do what you do! K. Nettles, RN
Your tutorial was the best one I have watched. You explain what to do so that it easy to understand. Also your filming was excellent. Thank you very much.
Oh sorry i didnt mention in my first comment. Awesome guide man i love that its not a half hour long tutorial on how to clean the filter or how to mist the condenser to cool it off smh. Also love that you give details on how to test the wiring AND how to discharge a capacitor.
Do you know how long I have been trolling AC video's, in the hope of finding some help? Google and the manufacture offered no assistance what's so ever. This tutorial explains in depth and in lay man's terms, the process(s) and highlighting the safety to be observed when testing each component!! F*"king awesome Dude... It's unselfish individual's such as yourself, that give up their own time to impart some knowledge to us "Dumbass's", so we can fault find, hopefully fix and still have 10 finger's,10 toe's and not end up like Eduard "De"l Delacroix from The Green Mile.... Cheers from Down Under...
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I love your videos and I’v followed you for years. I’ve come back to this video a few times per year since you posted it… When troubleshooting units for friends or family. Would be awesome if you made another video about window units, looking at one that has a circuit board controller. A lot of the boards fail, most commonly because of a bad electrolytics or the board mounted relay. You could go over diagnosing those issues, repairing, or if that fails… How to hotwire the machine and have it run on medium settings when plugged in without the need of a circuitboard. Essentially bypassing the circuitboard. I’ve done a board bypass on many units, probably over a dozen. But two very important things to consider… Don’t hotwire it so that it’s always on highest fan speed. Low or medium fan speed will give it a much longer life. Also, you can use a timed outlet for 15 to 30 minutes… So that the unit doesn’t stay on longer than it should and overheat. Or you can actually buy an outlet that has a thermostat built-in. So when the area around the thermostat reaches a certain temperature it automatically cuts power. ALSO… I always add a very high amperage switch in between the wall outlet and GFCI cord coming from the unit. That way cutting on and off isn’t causing arcing by plugging or unplugging the unit. Instead using a very high amperage switch in between. Usually rated 25% greater than the actual starting amps needed. That’s a much safer approach, and still allows someone to remove the circuitboard and have a more reliable unit. Love your videos! And would love a follow up video! These things can be had for free, only a few years old… You can find them everywhere. From on the side of the road to your local scrapyard or landfill. I can’t tell you how many dozens of units I found that are less than five years old, new were close to $1000, and only need minor tweaking or troubleshooting.
Thank you - very thorough. I've replaced many CAP's and a couple motors on heat pumps, but this is my first go at a window unit. The compressor isn't starting, so I'm assuming the CAP is bad. I'll be replacing the window unit later today, and if the existing works, I'll pop it into my outdoor shed for when I want some cooling.
Finally found out what the problem was on my wall unit after walking through your video step by step , the spade connector was spread on the common contact on the compressor causing intermittent contact loss
Great Work ! I cannot believe that any person would dislike your super fine presentation. I put it in my favorites for future use. I have a LG with a circuit board and believe I need a new one (so I bought one for $80.00 ) because the compressor does not turn off when the thermostat reaches correct temp. If you could do a vid on one of these POS units it would be great . I own a lot of broken ones. Thanks, John
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... so I might have salvaged a roadside window AC unit with this knowledge... Thanks. That was a 300 plus device I salvaged for a little less than 30 bucks.
update on my comment . i watched many videos today . yours i was able to check out everything and turns out it was a relay on the board . the one to kick in compressor . my Ac is back running. thanks so much .
Fantastic, and yes, I also have watched many other AC repair videos on YT, and VERY few if any come close to my video, which is why I made this video. People needed a better video.
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Very, very good detailed instructions. Hopefully I won't have to use your instructions because my recently purchased used a/c is working like new, but know where to go if needed
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Thank you'sir for this good video. I have been searching the net for quality tutorials such as yours and right now have only found this one. Please keep it up. Thank you sir you have really helped me with much information. Thank you once again.From Nigeria.
Very informative, excellent video! Great job....explains everything..The thermal cutoff on the compressor was my big problem...thanks for telling about whacking the compressor with rubber mallet just in case...THANK YOU
Thanks your vids come in so handy. We had a freezer and the thermal fuse to the compressor went permantly bad. Fixed for a few bucks. Also, harvested very good parts from a dehumidifier. I looked at the comments and someone mentioned Central Air. I concure and with that looking the commen problems with a furnace. Thanks and cheers...
Thanks for doing this...I had the same unit and fixed it using your video. Just one item of note....To really test the capacitor you need a voltmeter that measures capacitance...My capacitor came in at 15uF when it needed to be 36uF and the unit wouldn't start. Your method at least measures if there is some capacitance which may suffice in most instances. Either way couldn't have done this without you. Thank you. Cost me $15 to fix!!!
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Hi real clear explanation .at last I know how a window air con works . Hats off to you pal. will continue to seek your advice if I have any problem with my air con .tks
Thank you, much, for this video. I would like to know more about the valves and other pressure-regulating components, out of curiosity. I'm actually researching the clicking noises my working window unit makes, just for the science. I do notice separate expansion/contraction sounds, but there are other audible flowing noises that make no sense to me....
Great video! Definitely wish I came across this last year before we replaced one of our AC units that I was able to get at least part way working after watching this 😂 Thanks for that!!
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Thanks for the video. My windows AC unit just all of a sudden started kicking the breaker and someone told me it could be the capacitor. I have a good background in electronics but not so much in AC. I am going to check the cap with my component checker and see if that is the culprit. My central air isn't working either so I am going to check that cap as well. I'll update my comment when I find out what's going on with the. At least you gave me some things to check and how to check them.
@@electronicsNmore Had the capacitors checked and the one for my window unit is good and I checked all the other components and it seems (from what you show in the video) that my compressor is bad. The cap for my central AC was bad and I got a new one but there is still an issue with it. I think the expansion valve(?) could be bad and it might need a recharge as well.
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I have a Frigidaire a/c with those complicated digital on and off crap, before taking it out to clean the coils it would seldom make a loud grinding sound, if last a few seconds..but to my point, after cleaning it, I put it back in and when I plugged it up, its not getting any power, nothing..I tried other outlets..is there hope? Or should I junk it
I learned a ton from this vid. Very clear and concise information and instructional detail. Where does one obtain parts, i.e., capacitors, thermal switch, bearings, etc.?
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What’s the first thing to test if nothing happens when you plug it in? I found a newer frigidair and nothing happens. The thing looks like it fell out a window. I laughed my ass off. But. This ac is exactly the same as one I bought a year ago. So if some of the parts are good I wanna salvage. Nice vid. I should be able to test lots of components now anyway.
I once worked on a retail sales floor selling air conditioning units. One especially hot July afternoon a customer walked up to me and inquired "tell me, do you have any fans"? I replied, "no I'm not well liked".
Great video I learned a lot I'm going to try and fix my AC myself I have worked on plenty of pool pump motors and with the tips you show I feel pretty confident now I can at least trouble shoot my AC problem and then fix it or chuck it
After watching thousands of DIY videos on every subject imaginable...I found this one to be one of the most complete, inclusive and comprehensive. The professionalism is top rate. Anyone with a little mechanical knowledge should be able to do the job after watching. Good job my man
You’re a very good teacher: organized, sequential, clear, concise.
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Tap tap on the compressor with a rubber mallot and the heart's pumping cold air again. You explained it so well. I was about to get a new unit. Thank you.
If it does it again, add a hard-start kit.
Thank you for giving me the knowledge and confidence to repair my 2 year old , just out of warranty a Hisense it is a piece of crap, 16000btu ran 8 months then just stopped, every other person on the tube just acted like I was a complete fool, does it have power , is your AC clean , how about filter , is it plugged in. Does it have Gass in it. You are a scholar and a gentleman, just subscribed to your channel. You helped me fix my AC . Very grateful for the valuable knowledge, you cut to the chase, no BS . Thanks again.:)
This is the most comprehensive video I have ever seen. Thanks to you I got my Frigidaire 18500 btu wall ac unit working today. I was about to buy a new one for $699, then I decided to watch your video. Since I am not very handy, I was willing to try a few of the test. I started out with the easiest one. I turned on the unit, the fan was turning as usual but no cooling. The compressor did not kick. I went outside pry open the cover enough for my chisel to touch the body of the compressor. I wacked it a little. And voila, the buzzing sound of the compressor was better than that of any performer in the x-factor or America got talents. The temperature inside as I am typing this is a wonderful 71 degrees. just the way I like it. The entire 1200 square foot house is cooled. Thank you so much, you are a savior today and an inspiring teacher.
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Awesome you just put what we learned in a whole semester into a 30 minute video !👍
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Right that's how I felt right after I watch this video not hard at all to understand what's he's teaching....
A 2007 Samsung window air conditioner stopped working. Following your great instructions, I found a bad capacitor. These were readily available and now it runs fine.
I have a bad back, so lifting this 34 pound machine was out of the question.
I put a tall stool next to the window and laid one end of a ladder on top of the stool, and the other end of the ladder on the floor.
I put a small wood board on the ladder and was able to slide the machine up/down to the window with ease. Saved my back!!!
This is one of if not the best diy video's I've seen, I learned something I didn't know before. That's not the norm on most videos
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This is the best window AC troubleshooting video on youtube bar none !! Amazing !! I subscribed immediately !!Thank you so much !! And have a nice day….
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I never subscribe to a channel after viewing only one video but I didn’t even get through the whole video. You are a gifted teacher. Good lighting, sound and content. Look forward to seeing the rest of your content. New subscriber.
You are the "go to" man. Very informative, very professional, very thorough, and easy to understand. Thank you for taking the time.
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This is probably the greatest Educational Video on AC repair I have ever seen.
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Wow and to tell you the truth I didn't even read the comments b4 watching the video and they all say the same thing he did a good job...
I appreciate the detail and true step by step instructions. The video I watched before finding this one, the guy says things like "I got my multimeter and tested a few things" and didn't show anything he did! Thanks to you, I probably won't die from touching the capacitor prematurely. I was also glad to see that your AC is just like mine, though with a different problem.
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You are a great teacher! Thanks for helping me better understand the anatomy and troubleshooting of an a/c unit. I appreciate it! I took my unit apart with confidence and found the issue immediately: there was a dead wasps nest!!! They had built it around the motor and fan, which they warped the plastic fan. But that's okay because everything works and it's an easy cheap fix! Thanks again!
I'm only at 5:53 and I'm very impressed! I' helped a neighbor that's a senior with COPD and she purchased last year a new 6000 BTU window unit that I installed. 2 weeks later she calls and there was a problem. The compressor was running but fan didn't spool up. I reached in to see if the motor seized and spun the squirrel cage and to my surprise the motor continued to spin but only as fast as I could spin the cage, once the cage was spinning it kept going at that low RPM until it was shut off but again refused to start on it's own so I actually don't know what the hell the problem is. She couldn't get a warranty replacement because she bought it at SEARS so she replaced it again and gave me the first one. Now I have another neighbor with breathing problems and I would like to give her this system but I needed to know how much it would cost to fix (I'm going to give it to her as a surprise she's on a pension) but have no idea what the trouble is. I googled for help and your video was a suggestion. Never seen a better explanation of a DIY video ever! Sub'd! I will be definitely be reviewing your channel and I will be a contributor in the future. Perfect attitude for a RUclips channel owner. Thanks, I hope to test the capacitor this week. Superb video!
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Hey, good on you helping the elderly that need assistance. Well done
This is the most completer and detail guide on youtube, i feel like i just go through a 2 year study in 30 minute
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Yes he is very detailed,bed I have ever seen.
Great video. I systematically went thru the steps u identified. Cleaned out all of the rat droppings, prob filled my shop vac. Thermostat checked ok, switch worked, power to the compressor good, capacitor passed my test using upgraded meter, impedance on the compressor wiring was ok. When I reattached COMMON, START and RUN, it worked so I concluded that the connectors oxidized after 27 years. Removed again, sprayed with contactor cleaner, hopefully I get another 27 years.
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This is the last video ill ever have to watch on troubleshooting an window unit! Very easy to understand and execute.
July 15, 2022 - Just happened upon your video. You did an excellent job of showing and explaining what you were doing. Very helpful video. Thank you.
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i spent 30 years working on refrigeration and you did a beautiful prezentace thank you,100%
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Thank you for being clear and to the point. Learned a lot by watching this video. Answered a lot of my questions but didn't even know how to ask! I also appreciate the short intro and getting right to business. To many videos have a long worthless music video intro and very little substance in the video. Keep up the great work!
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This solved my issue on that identical AC unit. Turned out to be the temperature safety switch for that compressor! Thank you so much!
Dude your videos are EFFEN AWESOME - 6 years ago, and STILL you’re awesome
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You are an awesome teacher. Thank you. I not only learned about repairing an AC, but this video also helped me to trouble shoot and repair my deep freezer. Thanks for your thorough teachings!!!!
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You solved my problem within the first few minutes, thank you so much. Great video and probably the most easy to understand and comprehensive DIY video I’ve ever seen! Thank you Sir 🙏
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Very through and clear tutorial, thanks for sharing! Wish more people would instruct in this way, just simple and to the point, like you were telling your friend on how to do it…..👍
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this excellent video which I imagine saved people lots of $'s in repair cost!
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You just convinced me to go buy a new ac 🤣
Too funny.
hahahah same!!!
Lol
Great video! I'll have to watch it a few times as my memory is not as good as it was 30 years ago.
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I was about to give up on my AC unit until I saw my Theragun and massaged the compressor with it until it freed up. Thank you for the tip!
This video is excellent!!!! Thanks so much. The compressor was stalled and followed your tip on tapping on the housing and it worked like a charm!
After surfing RUclips for solutions to an ac issue and getting sparse information and less progress, i watched your video. Most excellent, but that’s not what’s worth noting. I rarely subscribe to a channel, but since your name includes “Nmore”, and because you are one rare, excellent instructor, I’ll subscribe and check out your other work, hoping to come across a similar challenge among the many I suspect we both face fixing instead of dumping things. All my best.
Wow, that's the best video I have ever seen for explaining things so straight forward & easy to understand. Thank you so much for providing us with your knowledge and patience in explaining so the beginner can even understand it. Now I am going to go outside & pull the AC out of the trash pile and see if I can fix it. Ha
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Just found this tutorial. Man you need to be running a school. Outstanding!
I appreciate that!
Phenomenal.
An obvious authority clear concise directions without all the unnecessary fluff music and b.s..
I am not sure if you used a script? If not you are a total phenom? If you did thiw is a fine example why using a script makes all the difference...
Anyhow really excellent video thank you so much!
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Outstanding, great video. I especialy liked the sequence in which you explained the function of the components. Also, you captured the actual video of the components very well. The curculation of the air within the AC unit was well explained as well. You backed up your explanation of all the components with the VOM meter, well done!! Thanks again, I now feel very comfortable diagnosing my Window AC unit !!
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Like others said here this video is like a intensive training and definitely this video worth money.
Thank you very much.
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You are a great teacher! This is the best video I have watched on diagnosing air conditioners, and I’ve watched way to many. You explain things so well. Thank you! Liked and subscribed!
Great to hear! Thank you Kevin!
You really have a gift for teaching and explaining things with the utmost effectiveness, while maintaining interest in the topic being explained. Keep up the excellent work- I am now subscribed to your material and look forward to watching more topics. Thanks for taking the time to do what you do! K. Nettles, RN
Keith Nettles Thanks Keith!
Very informative I'm a guy who like to tinker and do things his self and wants to cram all the knowledge of all sorts of appliances
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THANK YOU for the AWESOME a/c tutorial!! YOU are a most excellent speaker and teacher!!!
LUV IT!! 😀😀👍👍👍
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Your tutorial was the best one I have watched. You explain what to do so that it easy to understand. Also your filming was excellent. Thank you very much.
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Oh sorry i didnt mention in my first comment. Awesome guide man i love that its not a half hour long tutorial on how to clean the filter or how to mist the condenser to cool it off smh. Also love that you give details on how to test the wiring AND how to discharge a capacitor.
If the compressor is running, and the evaporator isn't getting cold, then you're low on refrigerant. Thanks for watching!
Do you know how long I have been trolling AC video's, in the hope of finding some help? Google and the manufacture offered no assistance what's so ever. This tutorial explains in depth and in lay man's terms, the process(s) and highlighting the safety to be observed when testing each component!! F*"king awesome Dude... It's unselfish individual's such as yourself, that give up their own time to impart some knowledge to us "Dumbass's", so we can fault find, hopefully fix and still have 10 finger's,10 toe's and not end up like Eduard "De"l Delacroix from The Green Mile.... Cheers from Down Under...
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Very informative video, best I have seen with great detail on how to do it...Thank you
This is an excellent video, kudos to the developer.
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This is one of best and most explanatory good video for window ac maintenance. Thanks for good video.
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You are a Great teacher! Best A/C video I have ever seen.
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I love your videos and I’v followed you for years. I’ve come back to this video a few times per year since you posted it… When troubleshooting units for friends or family.
Would be awesome if you made another video about window units, looking at one that has a circuit board controller. A lot of the boards fail, most commonly because of a bad electrolytics or the board mounted relay. You could go over diagnosing those issues, repairing, or if that fails… How to hotwire the machine and have it run on medium settings when plugged in without the need of a circuitboard. Essentially bypassing the circuitboard.
I’ve done a board bypass on many units, probably over a dozen. But two very important things to consider… Don’t hotwire it so that it’s always on highest fan speed.
Low or medium fan speed will give it a much longer life. Also, you can use a timed outlet for 15 to 30 minutes… So that the unit doesn’t stay on longer than it should and overheat.
Or you can actually buy an outlet that has a thermostat built-in. So when the area around the thermostat reaches a certain temperature it automatically cuts power.
ALSO…
I always add a very high amperage switch in between the wall outlet and GFCI cord coming from the unit. That way cutting on and off isn’t causing arcing by plugging or unplugging the unit. Instead using a very high amperage switch in between. Usually rated 25% greater than the actual starting amps needed. That’s a much safer approach, and still allows someone to remove the circuitboard and have a more reliable unit.
Love your videos! And would love a follow up video!
These things can be had for free, only a few years old… You can find them everywhere. From on the side of the road to your local scrapyard or landfill. I can’t tell you how many dozens of units I found that are less than five years old, new were close to $1000, and only need minor tweaking or troubleshooting.
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I like it. High content, low form. Better that than reverse.
Awesome, informative, professional, detailed, good lighting, sound, etc. Kudos. Thank you so much.
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excellent way of explaining how to check and fix air conditioners. congratulations,
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Thank you so much, your channel is so helpful to technicians like me to learn more and more
Top presentation, you have a great way of explaining your subject for all to understand... Thank you :)
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Thank you - very thorough. I've replaced many CAP's and a couple motors on heat pumps, but this is my first go at a window unit. The compressor isn't starting, so I'm assuming the CAP is bad. I'll be replacing the window unit later today, and if the existing works, I'll pop it into my outdoor shed for when I want some cooling.
Thanks for this video, very in depth without going too deep into the technicalities.
Finally found out what the problem was on my wall unit after walking through your video step by step , the spade connector was spread on the common contact on the compressor causing intermittent contact loss
your unbelievably talented, thank you for sharing all of your talent and knowledge
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Great Work ! I cannot believe that any person would dislike your super fine presentation. I put it in my favorites for future use. I have a LG with a circuit board and believe I need a new one (so I bought one for $80.00 ) because the compressor does not turn off when the thermostat reaches correct temp. If you could do a vid on one of these POS units it would be great . I own a lot of broken ones. Thanks, John
You have an Impressive amount of knowledge on this, thank you.
That was the best and down to the point instructions I have ever seen two thumbs up bro. very educational im very impressed.
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Great video! Super iformative and well shot! Thank you very much for the information and keep up the good work! 👍
... so I might have salvaged a roadside window AC unit with this knowledge... Thanks. That was a 300 plus device I salvaged for a little less than 30 bucks.
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update on my comment .
i watched many videos today . yours i was able to check out everything and turns
out it was a relay on the board . the one to kick in compressor . my Ac is back running. thanks so much .
Fantastic, and yes, I also have watched many other AC repair videos on YT, and VERY few if any come close to my video, which is why I made this video. People needed a better video.
Not this cowboy’s first day at the rodeo. Excellent. TY
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Very, very good detailed instructions. Hopefully I won't have to use your instructions because my recently purchased used a/c is working like new, but know where to go if needed
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I am a HVAC Tech. This men is very good , -Lol you vídeo is in my face book , I want to support you Chanel
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nice tutorial , saved me buying a new unit!
thanks
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Thanks for this complete tutorial Sir it gather more knowledge to all technician, always support this channel. God bless!!!
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Thank you'sir for this good video. I have been searching the net for quality tutorials such as yours and right now have only found this one. Please keep it up. Thank you sir you have really helped me with much information. Thank you once again.From Nigeria.
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Thank you so much for this video. I learnes alot and added it to my favorites so I can refer back to it. Keep up the great DIY videos.
Awesome! Thank you
Very detailed and informative. Finally a good thorough video 👍👍👍
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Very informative, excellent video! Great job....explains everything..The thermal cutoff on the compressor was my big problem...thanks for telling about whacking the compressor with rubber mallet just in case...THANK YOU
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Like always, very good video. Thank you.
excellent write up i had got some ac units for free and all are now up and running.very educational keep it up
Great 👍
Thank You! Got our aircon working thanks to your clear instructions!
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You are the MAN!! Thank you so much.
Thanks your vids come in so handy. We had a freezer and the thermal fuse to the compressor went permantly bad. Fixed for a few bucks. Also, harvested very good parts from a dehumidifier. I looked at the comments and someone mentioned Central Air. I concure and with that looking the commen problems with a furnace. Thanks and cheers...
Great video, well explained and very easy to understand every step. Highly recommended.
Thanks for doing this...I had the same unit and fixed it using your video. Just one item of note....To really test the capacitor you need a voltmeter that measures capacitance...My capacitor came in at 15uF when it needed to be 36uF and the unit wouldn't start. Your method at least measures if there is some capacitance which may suffice in most instances. Either way couldn't have done this without you. Thank you. Cost me $15 to fix!!!
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this is the best video, bar none no other video even comes close
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I like your video very much. It's really great. I'll keep an eye on your channel. I am your fan and I will support you.
Thank you!
Hi real clear explanation .at last I know how a window air con works . Hats off to you pal. will continue to seek your advice if I have any problem with my air con .tks
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Thank you, much, for this video.
I would like to know more about the valves and other pressure-regulating components, out of curiosity. I'm actually researching the clicking noises my working window unit makes, just for the science. I do notice separate expansion/contraction sounds, but there are other audible flowing noises that make no sense to me....
Well done 👍
i want to thank you for the simplicity of the video, i realy think you are a greate teacher my frind :):)
Thanks!
Sure helped before you condemn a good AC unit. Mine started not cooling late last year. But I will test the system before I buy a new one.
Great video! Definitely wish I came across this last year before we replaced one of our AC units that I was able to get at least part way working after watching this 😂 Thanks for that!!
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Thanks for the video. My windows AC unit just all of a sudden started kicking the breaker and someone told me it could be the capacitor. I have a good background in electronics but not so much in AC. I am going to check the cap with my component checker and see if that is the culprit. My central air isn't working either so I am going to check that cap as well. I'll update my comment when I find out what's going on with the. At least you gave me some things to check and how to check them.
Hope you figure it out. Good luck!
@@electronicsNmore Had the capacitors checked and the one for my window unit is good and I checked all the other components and it seems (from what you show in the video) that my compressor is bad. The cap for my central AC was bad and I got a new one but there is still an issue with it. I think the expansion valve(?) could be bad and it might need a recharge as well.
Good job my man... Great explaination and simple to understand. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
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Fantastic video ! Very thorough and thought out , as well as very informative thanks.
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Nice Work Earthling
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thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! I learned so much! you have a new subscriber!
Thanks!
You're the man dude. Thank you. Finally some useful info.
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Excellent video! Buried the lead a bit. I think we all wanted to know if the oil fixed the noise. lol
dude, great video! thx a lot for taking the time to post this.
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Awesome video and explanation.. thank you so much.. m checking all of ur amazing videos… 😊
I have a Frigidaire a/c with those complicated digital on and off crap, before taking it out to clean the coils it would seldom make a loud grinding sound, if last a few seconds..but to my point, after cleaning it, I put it back in and when I plugged it up, its not getting any power, nothing..I tried other outlets..is there hope? Or should I junk it
I learned a ton from this vid. Very clear and concise information and instructional detail. Where does one obtain parts, i.e., capacitors, thermal switch, bearings, etc.?
Ebay is a good place.