The best part of this video isn't the great instructions on how to clean an AC, which are very good, it's watching how a father teaches his son something useful and the time they spend together. Kudos.
I am very happy to see a young kid learning like that keep up the good work im 21 and in the hvac and to see someone this young doing stuf like this is awsome!!!! Thumbs up man
Mr. Miller you are an excellent instructor. It's clear that Andrew respects each piece of equipment that he touched. America needs to buck up and stop being afraid of learning. So long as the trainer is as superb as Mr. Miller, training a "child" to respect the dangers of a profession is a simple task and one that keeps idle hands out of trouble.
Like how your teachin andrew he will value everything your teaching him. Good kid . I had an older technician for a neighbor I followed him on a bike all over town until he finally let me ride with him in the truck lol. He took me under his wing and started teachin me. We need more folks like you passing on trades and skills to the youth of america God bless Keep learning andrew it pays off
great job Andrew and thanks for the tip Kevin Miller. Me as a single mother living on a budget this was great insightful help. Actually most off the stuff you showed me I watched being done by the last tech that came out and over charged me ,but didn't even fix my unit. After following your steps more closely me and my son now have our home back to cooling off and it cost me just a few dollars, time and a little bit of energy to do. Thank you and God bless!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, AND I learned a few things. Andrew was just great, and his teacher was really nice about it all. Not a bit intimidating. Thanks for the great lesson. I look forward to more of your videos.
Thanks for a very well done instructional video. I also liked the way Kevin Miller instructed Andrew. Wow do we need more mentoring of young people like that. Great job Mr. Miller. Sounds like many of the people commenting would only feel comfortable if Andrew were plopped in front of a video game or TV where he couldn't get hurt (but his brain was turned to mush) instead of getting a life lesson on a skill from an caring adult.
Great video. I can tell you are very proud of your son. My father taught me the same way. It's sad that we live in a society of idiots that can't or won't do anything for themselves. My father was an educated man with a law degree and an MBA, yet he still changed his own oil, mowed the lawn and maintained our house. He told me at an early age "Son you need to learn to be somewhat self sufficient or people will take advantage of your ignorance." I live by that motto today. I never take my car to get work done without having a good idea of what is wrong with it. I take the time to research products or services that I use and I call BS when someone tries to cheat me out of my money. There are many fine professionals in the trades and there are just as many unscrupulous ones. It's usually the unscrupulous ones that cry the loudest when people try to help other people. If only they would learn that people want to do business with people they like and trust.
He wasn't risking anything. He was learning under the supervision of his dad like any other apprentice. Hands on experience is by far the best way to learn and is completely normal in any trade. Also, how do you know he wasn't paying his kid? Even if he didn't receive money, he still has a home to live in, food to eat and clothes to wear. The kid is obviously happy, smart and very mechanically inclined....evidence of good caring parents. He's also receiving great life lessons about hard work and learning a trade which will benefit him for a lifetime. So, next time you decide to criticize someone like that, maybe you should go locate your brain, clean off the dust and think. Stupid idiot!
It would have been nice to see some before-and-after numbers to see whether the efficiency was improved enough to make a difference in the energy bill.
Nice job! My unit had about 2 inches of debris on the bottom that I wanted to clean out. The problem I had was that the fan is attached to the top and the wires were too short to move the top more than about 6 inches. There must be an easier way. Maybe there are quick disconnects but I didn't look that far. I removed the rear panel, scooped what I could by hand and used a wet vac to clear out the rest. Cleanest unit on the block now.
Thank you for this video and getting your son involved. I would think that the best measure of condenser efficiency/effectiveness is to measure the temperature drop between the output of the compressor (a bit more of a challenge) and the high pressure line going into the house. Increased condenser efficiency would be shown by a decreased temperature on the high pressure line.
After doing some research I going to spray Simple Green cleaner on the coils and rinse from the inside out. After cleaning all the leaves and junk at the bottom. This will also allow me to oil the motor and clean the fan blades. Love my 18 year old 4ton Train and want to keep it running like new. Every year I have to replace the coil but it’s worth it for Texas summer heat!
You are suppose to remove the top cover and blow the dirt and grime OUTWARD since the air is being drawn INWARD from the outside of the coil. Blowing water in from the outside just pushes the dirt into the coils. You also didnt clean with foaming cleaner on the inside of the coils.
What causes burnt wires? Just discovered the whole compressor would not run due to burnt wires. I replaced them, and it came back on OK, but do I have a deeper problem which causes the wires to burn out? Thanks.
I have a question. Would it be prudent to spray the coil cleaner and then remove the cover and rinse from the inside? I feel like you'd be spraying hunk back into the fins. Thanks
Thanks so much for this video. I am having this done to one of our rental properties that is in a different state than we live in. Great to see how this works. And also, very good experience for this young man Andrew.
I don't mess with Freon, but I do all my own a/c electrics and cleaning. A/c techs are not always your friend ... they will usually replace any capacitors with whatever ratings they have on their truck; not the correct ones! Many local HVAC stores will only sell to HVAC techs ... ostensibly for "liability" reasons; which is BS! Just order from Amazon. $30 and 5 minutes work versus $150 for an a/c tech!
I can change my contactor and capacitor which need to be changed every 5 years. They are available for low prices on amazon. Over the years I have had wires burn off of the contactors.
My heart almost stopped when young Andrew was reaching to touch the capacitor. He stopped an inch short of possible death. Those capacitors store a lot of energy (440 volts) and if you touch them it could kill a grown man. You must short them out by touching the contacts together with a rubber handled screw driver before you touch with your skin. Maybe the long winter would have let some of the energy out but safety first. Glad you were cautious Andrew.
Good job. Just wear a safety mast when spraying chemicals due to carcinogens. Also, if you can, remove the cage and spray the unit from the inside out. You’ll see how leaves and debris has accumulated on the inside. Overall. Good job!
Just a tip, remove the top / fan and clean the coils from inside out, also maybe you should have your kid wear some safety glasses and boots while using that chemical.
Ok...you need to take the top off, or at least where the fan is and spray from the inside out. There are plenty of things that get inside the unit.....
That AC looks in rough shape. I suspect the filthy conditions around it is partly responsible...sucking in the dust, leaves & other crap during operation. Generally I lift the condenser fan out before using the hose to blow the dirt from the coil/fins outward. What the hell do I know anyway...
I bought mine at home depot. made by web coil cleaner.. Also has anybody gone about cleaning the furnace coil?? I'm on that step. the ac unit is cleaned already :)) Trying to get mine colder any suggestions on how to measure at home some how you were mentioning??
+Parkour Ninja That's a pretty dumb comment..lol Explain to me how the water from a hose gets inside a sealed freon line and into your home and then out of the sealed freon line? You clearly have no idea how A/C works.
I've never cleaned my coils in the 20 years I've been here. What are you using to clean them? Is it a special product or will any general purpose cleaner do?
Harry Bombardi nu-brite sodium hydroxide. Very powerful stuff and will eat through anything with enough time. I wouldnt recommend using it as a homeowner.. If business use it, Atleast their work has insurance for the damage
The coils should be cleaned from the outside of the unit and then the inside if possible. You do not want to try and pull the dirt further into the coil.
kevin miller unless this air conditioner runs backwards that condenser fan sucks air from the outside of the coils then pushes it out of the fan. Therefore this would make the outside of the coils have all the dirt and grime. So in order to keep from pushing more dirt into the coils you would need to spray from the inside out
If you want to ruin your alluminum coil go ahead and use a coil cleaner like this in the video. Sure its clean but it will probably crumble in your hand 2-3 years down the road. Water is all you need to clean coils. If anyone tells you anything else they are lying or just plain ignorant. The aluminum used on todays ac units is just to thin and cannot handle the cleaners. Also the proper way to measure a voltage on a contactor is to measure the millivolt drop across the contactor on each leg. if it reads .1 or higher your contactor is restricting the voltage. If your also telling your customers to buy a volt meter you might as well have them measure the dual capacitor otherwise what is the point of even checking volts and amps. It is the most common point of failure on AC units. You also had your kid come dangerously close to live wire in the begining of the video. You really should have him wear redwing shoes or any brand that is rated for electricity. If your a home owner watching this video please pull the disconnect before you open the panel or wash the coil or it could possible end bad for you.
+gwozhog You seem to know what you are talking about. Got a question. When the kid started spraying water into the unit I was thinking oh no, forcing water into the fan motor I would think is not good, especially turning the unit on shortly afterwards. I know they are designed to run in the rain and all but it just seems bad to me. What do you think?
The motors are sealed but yes it's generally not a good idea to shoot water into the condenser motor. 99 out of 100 times you will be okay. Main thing on maintenances is to measure the dual capacitor for the compressor and condenser motors. Any reading lower than 10 percent the part needs to be replaced. Good luck to you.
If that ac unit has been sitting all winter with the power off it means the compressor is cold and there may have been liquid refrigerant inside of it. Liquids are not compressible. On the can of the compressor there should be a heater. If it was shut off all winter with no power to the unit you need to plug the unit back in and wait a couple of hours so the refrigerant will evaporate. Not doing this can destroy your compressor.
I agree sir, I put in a disclosure for people not to try this as "Technicians" and "Business owners" will get upset because this cuts into there profits besides we all know customers are not smart enough to work on there own equipment .They are just stupid right ? Electricity KILLS, well so does cars, saws, water heaters ,maybe we should outlaw those also. Again ,I am sorry for breaking the code of silence and giving the public any information.Can I blame public for not reading the description ?
yeah, good to see your kid actually has a brain and you've taught him well. Couple of things though....you failed to mention the reason for the difference of the amperage ratings vs. what you measured. You also could mention what cleaner you used for the coils
e walt Yeah, Andrew might not make it through too many more videos like this one. I seriously hope this guys not licensed. Saw so many no go's on this one.
+Dawn Hart Absolutely correct. He should have (1) disconnected power to the unit first & (2) discharged the capacitor before cleaning. Be advised the capacitor is still "loaded" even though power is disconnected! That's a huge high voltage capacitor (230 volts) that can really give you a "jolt"...ouch!
Dawn Hart The fuse was already turned over, made open. It parks that way so won't be lost. You saw that he turned it over and reinserted it to make it hot before metering the wires.
Been an electrician for 20+ years. Electricity isn't going to jump out at you. And all the wires were insulated. Only a few places where there were exposed conductors. The guy obviously pre-trained his boy to look out for those areas....like you would train any other apprentice. Nothing out of the ordinary was done. Teaching a kid like that, who obviously is mechanically inclined and very mature for his age is a great thing. The young man has also obviously earned the trust of his father and has displayed competence....moving the father to allow his son to perform those tasks. So criticizing a father for teaching his son a skill like that is just stupid. Hell, you put your kids in way more danger every time you put them in the car.
If people would just keep their equipment CLEAN that would solve most of the A/C problems. I do all my own maintenance as a home owner. I'll even add a charge if I need to.
*We're very happy with the unit. Pretty Easy to instal **Fastly.Cool** too.*
The best part of this video isn't the great instructions on how to clean an AC, which are very good, it's watching how a father teaches his son something useful and the time they spend together. Kudos.
I am very happy to see a young kid learning like that keep up the good work im 21 and in the hvac and to see someone this young doing stuf like this is awsome!!!! Thumbs up man
chad armstrong ... like spraying toward the house!!
Little Andrew is a young man , your teaching him well and as he grows he will be a pro . Good job young man
Mr. Miller you are an excellent instructor. It's clear that Andrew respects each piece of equipment that he touched. America needs to buck up and stop being afraid of learning. So long as the trainer is as superb as Mr. Miller, training a "child" to respect the dangers of a profession is a simple task and one that keeps idle hands out of trouble.
This kid is really lucky to be taught real practicle repair skills a such a young age. . HE can have a fallback career as HVAC guy when he gets older.
Daniel Tynan He'll need a lot more knowledge, training and a certification to even get a job but it's good knowledge, no doubt.
Like how your teachin andrew he will value everything your teaching him. Good kid . I had an older technician for a neighbor I followed him on a bike all over town until he finally let me ride with him in the truck lol. He took me under his wing and started teachin me. We need more folks like you passing on trades and skills to the youth of america
God bless
Keep learning andrew it pays off
When is flee market in elk horn wl
great job Andrew and thanks for the tip Kevin Miller. Me as a single mother living on a budget this was great insightful help. Actually most off the stuff you showed me I watched being done by the last tech that came out and over charged me ,but didn't even fix my unit. After following your steps more closely me and my son now have our home back to cooling off and it cost me just a few dollars, time and a little bit of energy to do. Thank you and God bless!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, AND I learned a few things. Andrew was just great, and his teacher was really nice about it all. Not a bit intimidating. Thanks for the great lesson. I look forward to more of your videos.
Thanks for a very well done instructional video. I also liked the way Kevin Miller instructed Andrew. Wow do we need more mentoring of young people like that. Great job Mr. Miller. Sounds like many of the people commenting would only feel comfortable if Andrew were plopped in front of a video game or TV where he couldn't get hurt (but his brain was turned to mush) instead of getting a life lesson on a skill from an caring adult.
Thanks for the video bud lots of good tips... And btw I like the fact that your teaching this young kid the ropes. Your a good role model
Super cool you had kid out there learning and working. Great video God bless.
Andrew is a good helper. I expect he is a fully trained master refrigeration supervisor by this day and age?
That is awesome that you are doing this with your kid!! I miss doing things like this with my dad.
So nice that you taking time to teach this young guy to learn about AC. Great skills Andrew. Great for you.
Happy to see young people learning a trade. America is still great!
Good job Andrew, learn as much as you can! You can make a good living doing HVAC work!
Great video. I can tell you are very proud of your son. My father taught me the same way. It's sad that we live in a society of idiots that can't or won't do anything for themselves. My father was an educated man with a law degree and an MBA, yet he still changed his own oil, mowed the lawn and maintained our house. He told me at an early age "Son you need to learn to be somewhat self sufficient or people will take advantage of your ignorance." I live by that motto today. I never take my car to get work done without having a good idea of what is wrong with it. I take the time to research products or services that I use and I call BS when someone tries to cheat me out of my money. There are many fine professionals in the trades and there are just as many unscrupulous ones. It's usually the unscrupulous ones that cry the loudest when people try to help other people. If only they would learn that people want to do business with people they like and trust.
He wasn't risking anything. He was learning under the supervision of his dad like any other apprentice. Hands on experience is by far the best way to learn and is completely normal in any trade. Also, how do you know he wasn't paying his kid? Even if he didn't receive money, he still has a home to live in, food to eat and clothes to wear. The kid is obviously happy, smart and very mechanically inclined....evidence of good caring parents. He's also receiving great life lessons about hard work and learning a trade which will benefit him for a lifetime. So, next time you decide to criticize someone like that, maybe you should go locate your brain, clean off the dust and think. Stupid idiot!
So important to pass this kind of information/trade onto our youngsters! Andrew seems to be a very good assistant!
I usually remove the fan motor and spray water inside out instead of spraying dirt and trash back into the condenser
Jaime Lopez that is how you are supposed to do it
Nice cold air i got it for my bedroom and I have no complaints helps with these 100 plus days.
Thanks for the video! I plan on doing a tune up on my AC's today. I hope you made a video about cleaning the evaporator coil inside.
It would have been nice to see some before-and-after numbers to see whether the efficiency was improved enough to make a difference in the energy bill.
Thanks for the education. However would you be able to tell us what the cleaner was that you used?
Need to straighten out the condenser fins? You had the cool fin cleaner, get a cool fin straightening comb.
Good job Andrew!
thank you for showing and taking the time to upload the video
Nice job! My unit had about 2 inches of debris on the bottom that I wanted to clean out. The problem I had was that the fan is attached to the top and the wires were too short to move the top more than about 6 inches. There must be an easier way. Maybe there are quick disconnects but I didn't look that far. I removed the rear panel, scooped what I could by hand and used a wet vac to clear out the rest. Cleanest unit on the block now.
Good job Andrew!!
Thank you for this video and getting your son involved.
I would think that the best measure of condenser efficiency/effectiveness is to measure the temperature drop between the output of the compressor (a bit more of a challenge) and the high pressure line going into the house. Increased condenser efficiency would be shown by a decreased temperature on the high pressure line.
After doing some research I going to spray Simple Green cleaner on the coils and rinse from the inside out. After cleaning all the leaves and junk at the bottom. This will also allow me to oil the motor and clean the fan blades. Love my 18 year old 4ton Train and want to keep it running like new. Every year I have to replace the coil but it’s worth it for Texas summer heat!
What was the coil cleaner you used? that stuff works great!
You are suppose to remove the top cover and blow the dirt and grime OUTWARD since the air is being drawn INWARD from the outside of the coil. Blowing water in from the outside just pushes the dirt into the coils. You also didnt clean with foaming cleaner on the inside of the coils.
What causes burnt wires? Just discovered the whole compressor would not run due to burnt wires. I replaced them, and it came back on OK, but do I have a deeper problem which causes the wires to burn out? Thanks.
I have a question. Would it be prudent to spray the coil cleaner and then remove the cover and rinse from the inside? I feel like you'd be spraying hunk back into the fins. Thanks
Great video!! Lots of good tips. Keep up the good work Andrew!!
Thanks so much for this video. I am having this done to one of our rental properties that is in a different state than we live in. Great to see how this works. And also, very good experience for this young man Andrew.
Could I use foaming bathroom cleaner or oven cleaner? Maybe oven cleaner is too harsh?
I think a comb for the coil fins might be a good idea.
It’s funny how I remember watching this when I was younger.
Hi what do I do if fins are gone in a corner maybe from dog pee? Ac works good.
I don't mess with Freon, but I do all my own a/c electrics and cleaning.
A/c techs are not always your friend ... they will usually replace any capacitors with whatever ratings they have on their truck; not the correct ones! Many local HVAC stores will only sell to HVAC techs ... ostensibly for "liability" reasons; which is BS!
Just order from Amazon. $30 and 5 minutes work versus $150 for an a/c tech!
Good job, Andrew!
What chemical are you using to clean the coils?
Where can you buy the cleaning solution?
I can change my contactor and capacitor which need to be changed every 5 years. They are available for low prices on amazon. Over the years I have had wires burn off of the contactors.
My heart almost stopped when young Andrew was reaching to touch the capacitor. He stopped an inch short of possible death. Those capacitors store a lot of energy (440 volts) and if you touch them it could kill a grown man. You must short them out by touching the contacts together with a rubber handled screw driver before you touch with your skin. Maybe the long winter would have let some of the energy out but safety first. Glad you were cautious Andrew.
Those things will hold a jolt for years, same with old tube TVs.
I just did one tonight and it sure didn't work as well as this!!! What is the cleaner you are using??
What did you make your cleaner out of?
What kind of cleaner were you using, is it a degreaser or special ac condenser cleaner? Thanks.
In 20 years ive never used that much coil cleaner on a unit...wow!!
Good job. Just wear a safety mast when spraying chemicals due to carcinogens. Also, if you can, remove the cage and spray the unit from the inside out. You’ll see how leaves and debris has accumulated on the inside. Overall. Good job!
Where did u get that sprayer and the chemical?
what cleaner did you use?
My God was that thing under SuperStorm Sandy?
thank you for taking the time to give us some kind of guide on this matter.... god bless you for that.... =)
Just a tip, remove the top / fan and clean the coils from inside out, also maybe you should have your kid wear some safety glasses and boots while using that chemical.
Nice job well done. That AC was heck of a lot dirty. dam....
What chemical are you spraying on the coils?
What is the name of the coil cleaner you use in your sprayer? Obviously concentrate?
Where can I get the equipment to clean the coils and check the electrical. What kind of screw driver do I need.
If you have to ask what kind of screwdriver, then I'm not sure you should attempt this....
thank u that all they do u save me about $$$$ thank u .....what kind of clean can we use..
Ok...you need to take the top off, or at least where the fan is and spray from the inside out. There are plenty of things that get inside the unit.....
That AC looks in rough shape. I suspect the filthy conditions around it is partly responsible...sucking in the dust, leaves & other crap during operation. Generally I lift the condenser fan out before using the hose to blow the dirt from the coil/fins outward.
What the hell do I know anyway...
+Rick Rodrigues It sounds like you have good common sense to me. I don't think the teacher in this case is very knowledgeable. Yikes!!!
What's the name of your coil cleaner? Pushed dirt right out, didn't you want to remove fan to clean inside?
Thanks
Gilbert
gilbert de la torre yes I was always taught to remove the top and back washing the inside out not hose from the outside like they did
I bought mine at home depot. made by web coil cleaner.. Also has anybody gone about cleaning the furnace coil?? I'm on that step. the ac unit is cleaned already :)) Trying to get mine colder any suggestions on how to measure at home some how you were mentioning??
It would help if you told the viewer what chemical you are spraying on the coils.
Please let me know.
does the power need to be off to spray it off? can it be running when you spray it off?
It sits outside in the rain, but anyway we had a professional come take care of it thanks tho.
+Parkour Ninja That's a pretty dumb comment..lol Explain to me how the water from a hose gets inside a sealed freon line and into your home and then out of the sealed freon line? You clearly have no idea how A/C works.
+Parkour Ninja love the troll move
I think the home owner lied... based on the garbage laying around, there is is strong evidence they are barbarians.
David Beischer
what was the cleaner used?
Good work Andrew
What kind of soap did you use in the sprayer? Can you add bleach to it?
Chris Armstrong it's an alkali soap. DO NOT add bleach!
I've never cleaned my coils in the 20 years I've been here. What are you using to clean them? Is it a special product or will any general purpose cleaner do?
I always just use some mild dish soap like dawn on mine. My friend always uses foaming bath room cleaner, but I've never tried it.
Krystal Moog Thanks Krystal!
Krystal Reeves finally a person answers on what cleaner to use. Thanks
you can remove top fan, clear it around and remove debris from inside.
Thanks for the tips. I haven't done that in 6yrs that I been here :(
*** It was asked a few times, but I don't see a response to what he used in that spray can as a cleaner. Does anyone know? TIA
Harry Bombardi nu-brite sodium hydroxide. Very powerful stuff and will eat through anything with enough time. I wouldnt recommend using it as a homeowner.. If business use it, Atleast their work has insurance for the damage
Lowes sells a spray cleaner. Don't know if it's exceptable to the experts though. Experts?
And coils are supposed to be cleaned from the inside out
The cleaner isn't acidic. It's basic (sodium hydroxide). Leave it on too long and it will dissolve the coils.
Great helper!
The coils should be cleaned from the outside of the unit and then the inside if possible. You do not want to try and pull the dirt further into the coil.
kevin miller unless this air conditioner runs backwards that condenser fan sucks air from the outside of the coils then pushes it out of the fan. Therefore this would make the outside of the coils have all the dirt and grime. So in order to keep from pushing more dirt into the coils you would need to spray from the inside out
How old is that air conditioner and what brand is it?
that is a coleman and probably a late 90's early 2000 model
Shadetree Woodworking You thinking of replacing it for a more efficient air conditioner?
Its not mine. I am a HVAC Tech and just knew the brand.
Shadetree Woodworking Oh ok when did Lennox change there logo?
looks like a York, probobly early 2000's
the IR gun does no justice when checking subcool and super heat get a good field piece with clamps
Heah Andrew.... Get me a Beer before you wash & Wax the car and Paint the house, lol !!!
Good Job Andrew ! )=^P
If you want to ruin your alluminum coil go ahead and use a coil cleaner like this in the video. Sure its clean but it will probably crumble in your hand 2-3 years down the road. Water is all you need to clean coils. If anyone tells you anything else they are lying or just plain ignorant. The aluminum used on todays ac units is just to thin and cannot handle the cleaners. Also the proper way to measure a voltage on a contactor is to measure the millivolt drop across the contactor on each leg. if it reads .1 or higher your contactor is restricting the voltage. If your also telling your customers to buy a volt meter you might as well have them measure the dual capacitor otherwise what is the point of even checking volts and amps. It is the most common point of failure on AC units. You also had your kid come dangerously close to live wire in the begining of the video. You really should have him wear redwing shoes or any brand that is rated for electricity. If your a home owner watching this video please pull the disconnect before you open the panel or wash the coil or it could possible end bad for you.
+gwozhog
You seem to know what you are talking about. Got a question. When the kid started spraying water into the unit I was thinking oh no, forcing water into the fan motor I would think is not good, especially turning the unit on shortly afterwards. I know they are designed to run in the rain and all but it just seems bad to me. What do you think?
The motors are sealed but yes it's generally not a good idea to shoot water into the condenser motor. 99 out of 100 times you will be okay. Main thing on maintenances is to measure the dual capacitor for the compressor and condenser motors. Any reading lower than 10 percent the part needs to be replaced. Good luck to you.
hermetically sealed nothings going to happen. Just don't do it to the motor in the indoor unit
hvac Tech You made me feel more informed. Thank you
gwozhog how about dawn dish soap in a sprayer bottle...still too harsh?
I find my garage floor wet. Why
Your dog
If that ac unit has been sitting all winter with the power off it means the compressor is cold and there may have been liquid refrigerant inside of it. Liquids are not compressible. On the can of the compressor there should be a heater. If it was shut off all winter with no power to the unit you need to plug the unit back in and wait a couple of hours so the refrigerant will evaporate. Not doing this can destroy your compressor.
Scrat335 only heat pumps have haters build onto the compressor. Standard air conditioning units do not have this feature
When you want to read current always make sure that your meter is set to ampere reading.
I agree sir, I put in a disclosure for people not to try this as "Technicians" and "Business owners" will get upset because this cuts into there profits besides we all know customers are not smart enough to work on there own equipment .They are just stupid right ? Electricity KILLS, well so does cars, saws, water heaters ,maybe we should outlaw those also. Again ,I am sorry for breaking the code of silence and giving the public any information.Can I blame public for not reading the description ?
I am sorry what is the proper age to teach someone how to repair stuff ? I did not get the memo.
" not what we're going to do is check the top..." - no voltage , shuts camera off🤣 the contractor wasn't pulled in
Thanks that why we do it.
yeah, good to see your kid actually has a brain and you've taught him well. Couple of things though....you failed to mention the reason for the difference of the amperage ratings vs. what you measured. You also could mention what cleaner you used for the coils
Those thermometers are not the greatest for copper tubing or any shiny surface. You should use a temp clamp.
Glad we could help;
I was surprised you let Andrew investigate and touch the wires on the capacitor before pulling the fuse! yikes!
....and squirting the hose just before checking everything electrical!
e walt Yeah, Andrew might not make it through too many more videos like this one. I seriously hope this guys not licensed. Saw so many no go's on this one.
+Dawn Hart Absolutely correct. He should have (1) disconnected power to the unit first & (2) discharged the capacitor before cleaning. Be advised the capacitor is still "loaded" even though power is disconnected! That's a huge high voltage capacitor (230 volts) that can really give you a "jolt"...ouch!
Dawn Hart The fuse was already turned over, made open.
It parks that way so won't be lost. You saw that he turned it over and reinserted it to make it hot before metering the wires.
Been an electrician for 20+ years. Electricity isn't going to jump out at you. And all the wires were insulated. Only a few places where there were exposed conductors. The guy obviously pre-trained his boy to look out for those areas....like you would train any other apprentice. Nothing out of the ordinary was done. Teaching a kid like that, who obviously is mechanically inclined and very mature for his age is a great thing. The young man has also obviously earned the trust of his father and has displayed competence....moving the father to allow his son to perform those tasks. So criticizing a father for teaching his son a skill like that is just stupid. Hell, you put your kids in way more danger every time you put them in the car.
Thank you.
Man I almost forget phones looked like that
Those motor bearings are shot
No gloves? Might want to invest in some, never know when you might get saved.
If people would just keep their equipment CLEAN that would solve most of the A/C problems. I do all my own maintenance as a home owner. I'll even add a charge if I need to.