New AC Ain’t Cooling

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 เม.ย. 2022
  • In this video I visit an address where the AC was recently installed using the older furnace. And the condenser wouldn’t run. The thermostat wire had been chewed through. #hvactech #hvac #hvactechnician #hvaclife #hvacguy
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ความคิดเห็น • 126

  • @OpSic66
    @OpSic66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Should have charged em another $25 and changed their damn smoke alarm battery too. lol

  • @daviddesilva4971
    @daviddesilva4971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This should have been a service call for the installer. Thxs for the vids!

    • @davidporter3050
      @davidporter3050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The price doubles to fix someone else’s install.

    • @swagnificent1215
      @swagnificent1215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So was this the installer or rodents fault?.

  • @BWIL2515
    @BWIL2515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think a lot of us watching this video started laughing when you started pulling your wire thanks everyone should start their day with a chuckle

  • @jeffreymurdock8366
    @jeffreymurdock8366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When you think you've measured the wire correctly always add a foot to a foot and a ½ extra. Better to have extra there than not enough.

    • @jima3129
      @jima3129 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Reminds me of a saying my wonderful aunt Marge RIP used to say:" I cut it twice, and it's still too short" lolol😅😅😅

  • @manny4554
    @manny4554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I feel you when you said you wanna get done when its hot and humid out just wanna leave hahaha

  • @WeatherNut27
    @WeatherNut27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Tough job for 1 guy but you got it done. I know the feeling of wires being cut too short. could always do a splice in the attic in the future.

    • @Ricky32908
      @Ricky32908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, always better to have 5ft extra than 2 inches too short

  • @sknight0391
    @sknight0391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's one of the few times that you almost wish it would have turned out to have been the high pressure switch cracked and lost the entire charge. That was an ordeal right there. 😎👍

  • @dalesumney8806
    @dalesumney8806 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now I know what I don't want to do for a living. LOL Thanks for another great real life video.

  • @davidm7824
    @davidm7824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My dad always told me to leave the wire long. It can always be shortened later.

  • @jamesjoseph6568
    @jamesjoseph6568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't miss residential work. You're a good man.

  • @DanA-jp9gs
    @DanA-jp9gs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Commercial roof tops and residential attics. I’ve measured 132’. In attic. Measured 128’ on Target stores. Roof tops where your boots sink into the tar. You can’t leave your tools in the sun they get too hot to touch. Man do I miss it

  • @AMDRADEONRUBY
    @AMDRADEONRUBY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As ever you're the pro pal you deserved a new subscriber

    • @HVACGUY
      @HVACGUY  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙏

  • @johnwalker890
    @johnwalker890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job Curtis.

  • @rolytech212
    @rolytech212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A little miscalculation on the wiring. But you came thru😎🤣nice job, keep putting the videos 👍

  • @noahbaggett9037
    @noahbaggett9037 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Benefits of being a senior tech , you get to clean up all the recalls and all the ones guys can’t figure out . I do it everyday for the largest hvac company in Florida

  • @railtie765
    @railtie765 ปีที่แล้ว

    Professional Grade, good work👍👍👍👍

  • @johnwhite6005
    @johnwhite6005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are Awesome to get it done.

  • @whynot700
    @whynot700 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are top notch ! Kudos for sure.👍

  • @Ilikecoolmovies
    @Ilikecoolmovies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    As an old electrician I would rather have 10 foot of wire over than an inch too short. Other critiques are the lock nut was backwards and you didn't tighten it down. The inside unit looked like they were running it without filters or covers, couldn't really see. Nonetheless I enjoyed the video.

    • @WeatherNut27
      @WeatherNut27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My boss used to hate when I cut wires longer than needed. I always used to say "just in case it needs to be moved". lol.

    • @dannylim3318
      @dannylim3318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Good enough for that neighborhood. 😂

    • @EP1CNELSON
      @EP1CNELSON 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      they probably used filters just have really bad duct leakage you'll see that with older homes especially ones that did have ac when they were built

  • @keithpreston7252
    @keithpreston7252 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this channel bro u be catching hell on these service calls just like me. I can watch u catching he'll all day. Better than tv or movies my favorite. Keep catching hell bro.

  • @jenko701
    @jenko701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You earn what you have, great job man.

  • @thesilentonevictor
    @thesilentonevictor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work on this low voltage short

  • @billybrown1979
    @billybrown1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    did a very good job you made it work young man. SAVANNAH TN.

  • @alberthartl8885
    @alberthartl8885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Consider purchasing a set of fiberglass rods. You can feed wires across attics or through walls. I use them in old houses all the time.

    • @thomasnewbery7449
      @thomasnewbery7449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've even used a pair or three of 10 ft electrical conduit to "fish" data cable across ceilings.

  • @woodrowcarter5367
    @woodrowcarter5367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been through this plenty of time I would Had been using some our language to myself by now I feel your pain

  • @berated4541
    @berated4541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Customer didn’t want to fix that gas flex into unit? That is a big no no out here in CA.

    • @terryohlmann1159
      @terryohlmann1159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s not good anywhere. Several years ago I went to a home where the compressor in the old ungrounded condenser shorted to ground. Energized the line set that grounded thru the coil cabinet to the furnace. Since the gas line was an old steel line in the yard it was a perfect ground so there was an arc between the furnace cabinet and the gas flex that passed thru the furnace cabinet. Nearly burned the home to the ground.

  • @lancelawrence3259
    @lancelawrence3259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice work

  • @duecefoesubie
    @duecefoesubie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a chill boss. When I worked resi, my boss wohave had us pull new wire and chewed our ass

  • @timbaus8735
    @timbaus8735 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your one tuff cookie crawling around in all those tight areas drink plenty of water

  • @jima3129
    @jima3129 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you soak the T stat wire in hot papper juice before you installed it? Lololol. Honda makes a tape with little rats on it like that to make splices. Thank you, tree huggers for protein based wire insulation!

  • @GrammarPoliceInvestigations
    @GrammarPoliceInvestigations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That looks like a well maintained home, complete with the smoke alarm chirping.

  • @richardbernal2320
    @richardbernal2320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How can that unit pass inspection with the gas hose inside the cabinet

  • @mansourramzey7711
    @mansourramzey7711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good thing is the temperature is not that high yet for attic, but still is hit up there.

  • @jeffnpatricia
    @jeffnpatricia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a union electrician I usually have a clock running when doing service calls or having start up problems Not just for my billing for the customer, but for a service statement for the manufacturer. It happens often enough

  • @sergiohernandez4163
    @sergiohernandez4163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If our hvac inspector see us using a gas whip going inside the furnace they would make me change it.

    • @nomadreptiles2927
      @nomadreptiles2927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Forsure most places it's code...also a oil trap outside the unit between gas regulator and gas whip

  • @louishinkel5650
    @louishinkel5650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much Junk After 45 Years I am Done ....but i must say Your the best ever.........................................................

  • @Browner19
    @Browner19 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wouldn't be able to handle that chirping from the smoke alarm for to long. I always carry 9v batteries and change them

  • @bobgallo3775
    @bobgallo3775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good repair, that one was a pain in the ___.

  • @jasonaguilar4929
    @jasonaguilar4929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super tech 👌🏾

  • @scottydaugherty3371
    @scottydaugherty3371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Somebody sold the coustomer a new ac due to a broken wire.

  • @jamestamu83
    @jamestamu83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Do you ever run T-stat wire inside Sealtight flexible conduit to protect it from critters?

  • @ralphpownall842
    @ralphpownall842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Changed my 9th contactor so far this year on them reheem units so far 24v coils keep going bad poping fuzes when call for ac it's a wonderful time.

    • @regularguy1140
      @regularguy1140 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got something else going on, man. I'd suggest replacing your breaker, too.

  • @ronchambers9762
    @ronchambers9762 ปีที่แล้ว

    Curtis, I know this is older video but I am just watching it again. I wonder, if when pulling the line set, it would be a good idea to pull roll of half inch pex with it. Pex is cheap. You could push your thermostat wire through it and eliminate a lot of the low voltage issues you have. A low voltage short would always be at one end or the other, not in the attic or crawl space. Just a thought. Take care sir.

  • @repetemyname842
    @repetemyname842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hate attics with no plywood rat run or even a couple of 2x4s to shinny across on your hands and knees. Only costs a few bucks and saves a guy sooo much time up there, especially if you have to drag a bag of tools along.
    I bought a few of those cheap military backpacks, not sure the name, but they are quite small and only sling across one shoulder but they do have a thin belly strap, helps keep it centered on your back. Big enough for a meter, pliers, wrenches, 11 in 1 and some electrical fittings. Time saver.

  • @Sctronic209
    @Sctronic209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What! I thought I was the only one that lost tools.

  • @rwhite715
    @rwhite715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yellow is Cooling, BLUE wire is common almost on all systems. At least the great ones...Trane, American Standard, Nordyne and all there brands. Rheem, Ruud and a few other used blue as the reversing valve. On most all HVAC systems, BLUE is COMMON.

    • @denverlewis5087
      @denverlewis5087 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your absolutely right, why not use the correct color wire if it's available, brown is for 2nd stage of heat.

  • @PhillipFrischman-vo8gm
    @PhillipFrischman-vo8gm 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wonder why they didn't replace the inside as well that thing looked nasty that blower part did at least

  • @dillonlexington
    @dillonlexington 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think anyone in the HVAC service and repair biz should open side hustle as exterminator. Just my thinking!

  • @jackkreighbaum783
    @jackkreighbaum783 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some tech person needs to develop a wireless system for communication with condensers and air-handlers and thermostats.

  • @SkiFanVan
    @SkiFanVan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    May I suggest looking for a fibreglass fish tape? They don't conduct if they should accidentally come in contact with a live wire. More $$ but a lot safer.

  • @stephengill2211
    @stephengill2211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Second vid I have watched and again turn off the unit does not matter if it's on the low voltage side H & S boy do you take some risks. Q. Who pays if you injur yourself through trying to help out. Your care doing a job respect your self you fall ECT.

  • @garrettmandujano2996
    @garrettmandujano2996 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heyyy that places looks familiar haha, different unit, same complex, good deal
    Also… you ever try Gaff tape when fishing wires? It holds on pretty good

  • @DanO181919
    @DanO181919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not a lot of ceiling insulation in that house.

  • @joeanglin2849
    @joeanglin2849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    #1 for #1.

  • @DA-PICKLES-VR
    @DA-PICKLES-VR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That new furnace sure is dirty

    • @tayshan5569
      @tayshan5569 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s not a new furnace . It’s just a new condenser.

  • @doug960
    @doug960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you can find someone to do it cheaper, I'm happy to fix their work. That's my pitch for cheap customers.

  • @paulbryant68
    @paulbryant68 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    anybody ever wondered if ole C has ever stepped through a ceiling??? haaa

  • @jima3129
    @jima3129 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the guy needs armored cable like the shell on BX, no?

  • @jamestoy426
    @jamestoy426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At least it wasn’t a compressor

  • @timmalan3741
    @timmalan3741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's probably hard to pay sub contractors ( your installers) after that and knowing they didn't even check a.c. running.
    You definitely show the ups and downs and I give you props on that. If that was employees I'd chewed their asses out. As always you do what ever it takes to get the job done and I highly respect you for that.

    • @officerkrupke4966
      @officerkrupke4966 ปีที่แล้ว

      Installers obviously checked and found no signal at outside condenser. They called hvac guy, who said he will come out and check it. They went home, job done and off the clock. Hvac guy made sure he had tstat wire on van before he left for job.

  • @1unihipili
    @1unihipili 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe I don't get the caption, but it does not look like a new ac system. Or are you just referring to the outside unit? Enjoyed watching.

  • @led_handymanservicesocalif6432
    @led_handymanservicesocalif6432 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job, $425 ???

  • @tonyrhoton6613
    @tonyrhoton6613 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thought that was funny when seen the room u had in attic

  • @davidgooding2940
    @davidgooding2940 ปีที่แล้ว

    At least it’s on 16 inch centers

  • @pablopicaro7649
    @pablopicaro7649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:00 attic has the per code 1 inch to 2 inch of insulation

  • @thepoopsoup
    @thepoopsoup 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like hell install and house, I did not see an electric meter in the box?

  • @josem2468
    @josem2468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't you love those country mansions.

  • @joeagundis6095
    @joeagundis6095 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much did this call cost when you did the pricing ?

  • @Ariasfunwrld
    @Ariasfunwrld ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wondering not trying to hate but how come you don’t use 18/3 or 18/5 wire instead of the 18/10 your using

  • @JoseGarcia-sz9os
    @JoseGarcia-sz9os 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's some good advice for first time service guys

  • @tayshan5569
    @tayshan5569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this one of the units you diagnosed a bad compressor a few weeks ago or is this different 🤔( saying this as in they got a changeout but I remember the other unit being very old )

    • @HVACGUY
      @HVACGUY  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same one yes

    • @tayshan5569
      @tayshan5569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HVACGUY I figured so . Terrible trying to re-fish wire through the ceiling 😢 . Nonetheless you got it done 💪

  • @jvsmeds
    @jvsmeds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have run away from that one

  • @adrianwright3061
    @adrianwright3061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What camera are you using

    • @HVACGUY
      @HVACGUY  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      GoPro

  • @terrymraakovich8020
    @terrymraakovich8020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get yourself some wire soap and keep on truck when pulling thru conduit

  • @number1pappy
    @number1pappy ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that normal for a brand new ac to be that dirty inside?

  • @paulhickey4485
    @paulhickey4485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know another youtuber who would have really cussed that installation for about 10 minutes.

  • @stephwaylonwells3218
    @stephwaylonwells3218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @edwardgarza5104
    @edwardgarza5104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this something you would charge them since unit was just installed , even tho it's not your fault?

  • @jamesoestrike2517
    @jamesoestrike2517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It seems like some of the areas you have to work in, you almost need to be a gymnast or contortionist to complete the task!

    • @WeatherNut27
      @WeatherNut27 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They also look so run down. Does he only work in bad areas?

  • @tlud2025
    @tlud2025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    lock nut is upside down

  • @jamielipe7980
    @jamielipe7980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And did you not charge ?

  • @timmcclannahan8309
    @timmcclannahan8309 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its not calling .maybe it don't know the Number

  • @kirkarnett1164
    @kirkarnett1164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you learn how to fix air conditioners etc.???

    • @wesstallard8919
      @wesstallard8919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same as any other trade profession... school to learn theory and basic knowledge, then tons of field work to gain wisdom and troubleshooting knowledge.

  • @bymarksheetmetal8998
    @bymarksheetmetal8998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You seem to do a lot of work in the hood.

    • @AlexNH56
      @AlexNH56 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @merlin47181
    @merlin47181 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No warranty call? Not responsible from the installer.

  • @miltonmatthews2138
    @miltonmatthews2138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These people have more than A/C problems. Where do you work? Detroit?

  • @KentuckyReef
    @KentuckyReef 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jack

  • @rwhite715
    @rwhite715 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nope. Not Me. Too Crowded roofline. Fat tech like me, that is a NO. Really a Hell Now. Send the installers.

  • @nosnim2207
    @nosnim2207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Noticed you have been carrying and using the SC480 as of late. What happened to the your SC680?

    • @HVACGUY
      @HVACGUY  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I still have it, and use it if needed . I keep it on the truck. I don’t always need the extra capabilities.

  • @Demy26
    @Demy26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cringe at that attic

  • @bigdaddy5948
    @bigdaddy5948 ปีที่แล้ว

    All these jobs merit hazard pay.

  • @timmcclannahan8309
    @timmcclannahan8309 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It don't work.cuz its broke

  • @johnbury6358
    @johnbury6358 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    kids2kids

  • @TheIAMINU
    @TheIAMINU 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the downside of soy based insulation......

  • @youtubearehypocrites7564
    @youtubearehypocrites7564 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because it’s from China!!

  • @joeanglin2849
    @joeanglin2849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #1 for #1.