Hey Ted , thanks for taking the extra effort to film these videos. Especially when its super hot and your on a rooftop unit. Before i retired it was hard enough for me to just get the equipment on the roof, and in the heat you still take time to show us how its done. Thank you.
One of the better hose nozzles I have seen being used for this type of cleaning condenser coils/fins. I have seen HVAC contractors use concentrated low flowing streams of water and seem to be okay with that except it takes forever to get complete coverage of the fins. This is just about the best nozzle pattern you can use to have enough water flow and pressure to push out the filth. By far an approved method. Good one Ted.
It is amazing that a technician could have missed such an obvious problem. I know some guys prefer to use dish detergent, claiming it is less harsh then the marketed coil cleaners. Any comments in that regard? Another fine TC Production. 😎
They are the easiest coils to clean also. Rheem/ Ruud make 1 fastener panel. You didn't even need to remove the top. Yes I know you will say it's better to wash from inside out but that's not true because if that water is flushing through completely and coming through clean it is cleaning coil
I always advise the customer that I need to clean the cond coil to get better readings but right away they say they will do it to save a pittance of an extra charge and they usually don't, might have been like one of my cheap customers that I usually block afterwards, one cannot get a free detail with an oil change.
Your tech needs to see what they missed. May want to spot check some of their other calls. Looks like someone might be padding their hours Theodore.👍👍🇨🇦
maybe service tech was called for "only" the other unit? yes, theysdhoulkd have glanced at any other units and recommended to shedule or pay for cleaning the others befire they break down.
Went to a customers home for a no cool call. First thing I see is the condenser unit sitting next to a dryer vent, looked at the build up on the coil, explained what it would cost to clean, she said no thanks... go figure. I was taught that to see if its clean is to clean it yourself.
The good old days when I started cleaning coils for 4 months straight then did service calls I’m one of the few guys who can work on oil in this area proficiently and not a hack but now retired here in SC 🥃
Great video. I asked a question on another one of your videos regarding Trane factory start assist kits. Should they be replaced if they go bad and, are they better from the factory then the 5-2-1 Hard Start kit ? Thank you !
I've been wondering about something. We see some AC units with the stamped sheet metal louvers and others where they have a sort of wire cage with fairly large spaces between the wire. I've thought that wire cage style would be better because it seems to me that it would restrict the air flow less. The stamped sheet metal louver style always seem to have areas that are solid which would block air flow. Am I correct about this or all wet? Also, I'm wondering if there is any significant difference in noise between the style of enclosure? Any specific design feature or brand which is quieter than others? I'm thinking in the case where the unit sits right outside a bedroom window. thanks for ideas or suggestions.
Damn! Cleaning the coils was the first thing I learned on these units😮....and it might not be necessary..... But I prefer to pull the covers off.
Hey Ted , thanks for taking the extra effort to film these videos.
Especially when its super hot and your on a rooftop unit.
Before i retired it was hard enough for me to just get the equipment on the roof, and in the heat you still take time to show us how its done.
Thank you.
One of the better hose nozzles I have seen being used for this type of cleaning condenser coils/fins. I have seen HVAC contractors use concentrated low flowing streams of water and seem to be okay with that except it takes forever to get complete coverage of the fins. This is just about the best nozzle pattern you can use to have enough water flow and pressure to push out the filth. By far an approved method. Good one Ted.
Great video I don’t get why people neglect ac units you are so nice to people I love how you explain stuff I love your videos ❤
I love how easy those rheem systems are to wash the coils on. Ted, take the side panels off. It's 1 screw
That's not a miss.....that's incompetence.
It is amazing that a technician could have missed such an obvious problem. I know some guys prefer to use dish detergent, claiming it is less harsh then the marketed coil cleaners. Any comments in that regard? Another fine TC Production. 😎
First thing i did as a tech was wash the outdoor coil-homeowners were amazed! over the years I got lazy!
A nice thick layer is sometimes easier to clean off. I was looking for a dryer vent.
Truly amazing how the public can call in a professional to help them out and that professional forgets such an obvious concern. Unbelievable !
Unbelievable!! Sounds like a $29 dollar "annual maintenance" spring superdeal! lol The HVAC equivalent of an Earl Scheib four hour auto paint job.
Good job, but those units literally have 1 screw to take the cover off to get better access to clean it much easier.
Nice little vid & yes , your tech needs to see it as well ... Thx
WELL DONE SIR!
That sure looks cleaner Ted, at least that A/C can breath now 👍 Au
Previous guy -- did the "Free Condenser Cleaning"....
They are the easiest coils to clean also. Rheem/ Ruud make 1 fastener panel. You didn't even need to remove the top. Yes I know you will say it's better to wash from inside out but that's not true because if that water is flushing through completely and coming through clean it is cleaning coil
I always advise the customer that I need to clean the cond coil to get better readings but right away they say they will do it to save a pittance of an extra charge and they usually don't, might have been like one of my cheap customers that I usually block afterwards, one cannot get a free detail with an oil change.
All that fur on that unit you could have knit yourself a sweater. Thxs for the vids!
"Missed"?
Absolutely NONE was blown off!!!
I mean, jeez...😮
Your tech needs to see what they missed. May want to spot check some of their other calls. Looks like someone might be padding their hours Theodore.👍👍🇨🇦
great vid!!
Darn it - when I saw the headline I thought - cool, we get the coil jet.
You need to RHEEM out that last tech lol
One screw Ted one screw come on man
But then it's going to rattle when you put it back together Joe. 😂😎👍
"It wasn't making that noise before."
(Said in a whiny homeowner voice.)
Not needed.
maybe service tech was called for "only" the other unit? yes, theysdhoulkd have glanced at any other units and recommended to shedule or pay for cleaning the others befire they break down.
Good job sir
Went to a customers home for a no cool call. First thing I see is the condenser unit sitting next to a dryer vent, looked at the build up on the coil, explained what it would cost to clean, she said no thanks... go figure. I was taught that to see if its clean is to clean it yourself.
The good old days when I started cleaning coils for 4 months straight then did service calls I’m one of the few guys who can work on oil in this area proficiently and not a hack but now retired here in SC 🥃
Great video. I asked a question on another one of your videos regarding Trane factory start assist kits. Should they be replaced if they go bad and, are they better from the factory then the 5-2-1 Hard Start kit ? Thank you !
Sheesh‼️...damn thing can breath again‼️🎯
Hope you showed the tech the video
It wasn’t missed, it was ignored
can u cut air filters that are 2 big to fit
I've been wondering about something. We see some AC units with the stamped sheet metal louvers and others where they have a sort of wire cage with fairly large spaces between the wire.
I've thought that wire cage style would be better because it seems to me that it would restrict the air flow less. The stamped sheet metal louver style always seem to have areas that are solid which would block air flow. Am I correct about this or all wet?
Also, I'm wondering if there is any significant difference in noise between the style of enclosure? Any specific design feature or brand which is quieter than others? I'm thinking in the case where the unit sits right outside a bedroom window. thanks for ideas or suggestions.
cmon. not removing the cover ?
It wasn’t one of your service tech was it ?
How could u miss that.
If that tech missed that fur coat during his scheduled maintenance, he needs to look for another job 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Been working on Auto A/C with that 134A?
Yes, my dump truck AC was not working and I had to drive it about a week ago so I filled it up before I drove it to the dump.
A FUR COAT
Get a Vacuum and clean the bottom also.
100% missed, but was it on purpose or a true slip up