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Heat index is 109 degrees out right now. Just got back home from a work trip and asked the wife if the AC feels like it’s not cooling. She said it felt fine this morning, but I knew something was off. Thermostat was set to 75 but inside temp was 80. This was the first video I came across. I did it exactly as you instructed. Kicked the breakers back on and BAM! Instant cold air coming into the house. Oh what a relief. Great video!
I can not thank you enough for this video. Today is 109 and yesterday I noticed the ac not blowing cool air and it was squeeling. We tuned it off and hosed down the outside (that was definitely clogged) It got down to 67 this AM and we bumped the thermostat up to 69 as it was a little too cool. It took a good 12 hours for it to cool the house from 79 to 67. You saved me!
A lot of HVAC maintenance is just keeping everything clean. And if you don't keep everything clean, the system may stop working or will have to work harder so the components will fail. Keep it clean including the blower fans inside the furnaces, the condensation PVC pipes and the flame sensor and just everything.
Thanks for braking everything down so we can understand as home owners. Times are really tough any advice is greatly appreciated. God bless you. Thank you.
I just cleaned my AC unit because I noticed it was struggling to keep the house cool. It was really dirty. The unit is back on and I notice it's performing much better. Thanks for the video.
I thank God I ran across this video.. I will be doing this for the 1st time and I will also be oiling the fan motor. I'm scared but your easy-going voice and your video explained in detail and showing me where everything is gives me much more confidence. I'm in San Antonio and it's very hot and humid here. Plus I have a heart condition and I've been in my house with it 89 degrees for the past two days with no AC.
Thank you Jay for your knowledge and enthusiasm and for all you are doing to help us with our AC problems. You the man!! I just replaced my first capacitor on the condenser unit. My unit is back to normal operation.
Thank you! There are a lot of HVAC companies that do not have the competency to share what you have in your videos. So glad I found your channel! It would do a lot for the HVAC industry if they required their contractors to watch your videos. I had a contractor make a repair and burn my outside unit up. I have a 5 yr old system now and just had a tune-up, now it is running poorly. He probably messed something up. I am afraid to call an HVAC company to look at it. I will trouble shoot following your tips. Thanks!
Thank you Jay! My A/C unit started to act up right before I was having out of town company spending a few days at my home. Your tip saved the day, week, and most probably $$ All is well and the A/C unit is working great again.
Always good to mention the basic maintenance. Wish there was a way to get the coolant for a one time recharge that buying the big expensive containers that you techs bring? Hope everything goes well on your move. Be careful though, they have been a Corona viris red state for a long time.
Word of Advice TV Ok thanks. But in another of your videos, you said the coolant must first be pulled off then refilled. I have the gauges and hoses, just wouldn’t know how to contain the coolant that was temporarily drained (vacuumed) out?
I wish I had seen this before paying my home warranty claim/service fee, but now I know for next time. Thank you! I hope my issue isn't more than that... Wish me luck!
I have a 3.5 years old boy . He’s your fan. Recently I discovered he watched some of your videos. And he just watch over and over. He’s so much into all kinds of electrical appliances, washers, dryers，dishwasher, ac, fans, hairdryers, etc. he wonders how does them work, different part’s name... often after he watched videos, he tries to tell or ask me or his dad tons stuff. A lot is really beyond me or his dad‘s knowledges. Maybe this boy has some kind of talent . I’m not sure. We live in Eustis fl. I was looking maybe engineering class for him. Unfortunately so far I didn’t find any yet. He’s too little for all kinds engineering class I have found on line. I post this hope there’s similar kids and maybe I can get more information from their parents.
Thank You! We just got to our mountain place and it's hot hot! AC not cooling and I used this video first since getting someone would be impossible for weeks. Cleaned outside filter and our ac is cooling :) much appreciate your video.
Thank you! Our AC started blowing but not cooling. I came on TH-cam and saw you video about the issue. I did what you said. Thank you so much. It is working.
Solved the puzzle a totally different way, never paid attention to the times on the clocks, nor number of bananas...only determined what the clocks and bunch of bananas must be to =10, then went to work solving for unknowns. Perhaps I should have had on my readers. 😊. Anyway, thanks for the video. Will go check my unit's condenser shortly.
I cleaned my unit, replaced new filters and even replaced the capacitor because the fan wasn't spinning. It worked great for a whole season. Now it doesn't blow cold air. Cleaned again. Do you think it's low on freon? Unit is 15 years old, but my neighbors still have their original unit so trying to squeeze a few more years. If it's the freon is this something I can try? BTW I learned from you videos. Thank you.
@@jorgeochoa6224$85 just to come and "Look" does seem kind of dirty. I could understand $35 or so, but even then, its not costing a guy that much unless he is driving across the state to come look at my AC...lol. I get he has to make a profit, but dam.
I try to wash mine twice a year beginning and end of cooling season. After using the hose I will use my air compressor on a very very low psi and blow air through some of the dirtier spots. Helps get that stubborn dust out.
JAY!! You got me again! I live not only for your videos, but for you puzzlers! I was CERTAIN I had this, but no.... :( :::::: Great episode on cleaning the condenser. I don't think most people undersrtand the function of the "fins." To dissipate heat and a good part of the reason that they should not be slammed together. You might also mention the "fin combs" I've seen over the years. Nevertheless Jay, you're a welcome sight on my computer monitor any time. God Bless and take care my friend. Best!
Haha thank you Patrick! Glad to hear you enjoy the videos along with the random endings! You are very right, I should have at least briefly explained what those fins are for and that it's possible to comb them. At least this will be in the comments now thanks to you! :) I appreciate the comment. God bless you and family, stay cool and have a great weekend!
Thank you. Going to do this right now. We couldn’t get our inside temp before 78 yesterday but of course it was 99 outside. Strange thing is the maintenance guys supposedly cleaned it a few weeks ago without taking the top off. Is this normal service?
Oh, how I wish it was as easy as this. Just had mine recharged yesterday. Took a pound. Cooled at 56 degrees. Today, it is coming out the same temp as it's going in.
Great Channel, great videos. I learned a lot from these. My AC just acted weird last night: blower fan continuous to run for about 5 or 10 minutes before air handler kick in. Do you have any advices in this case? Thank a lot!
The answer to the puzzle is: 165. Thanks for the great tip and the fun puzzle. Update: I see what the puzzle did which renders my answer of 165, incorrect. 🤯 Fun. I'll be on the lookout NEXT TIME! LOL
these seem like good points but definitely turn the power off before removing the fasteners that attach the fan motor and cage to the unit! if it would have kicked on and started spinning before you turned the disconnect switch off it could have done some damage to the unit or someone near it.
Hello Jay ✌️🐕🐕. Good to see you again my friend.. everything is going well here for now Bigfoot and Arnold are doing good so it's a good day for sure.. take care of yourself buddy 👍.
Hi David!! Great to hear that Bigfoot and Arnold are doing good and the days are uneventful in a good way :) We have been very busy these last few days. Had to completely move out on Friday and flying out to Hawaii on Monday. We will probably film another update video on the move once we get there. Thank you for the comment, stay safe and healthy!
Take care of yourself buddy 👍👌🙏 still have you all in my prayers Jay.. yeah we are in uncertain times for sure you never know what is going to happen from day to day. But anyway we are hanging in there buddy 👍..I don't know what we are hanging in for.lol. But we are making the best of of everyday even with troubles..
Great video, this is also an optimal time to oil the fan motor since you have it upside down. What would cause the ac to turn on blow cold for an hour and then blow warm. The pan is dry and it's dripping outside as it should.
Excellent video as always. I have a Rheem unit in an apartment. I changed the 40mfd capacitor today, the compressor seems to be running fine. however couple of strange things I noticed: compressor is blowing cold air out instead of hot air and the the temprature on thermostat is not coming down. Local guy tech guy told us to use to do a hard start using 500% Suppco SPP6. I still have tried that option. I changed the filter too. Can you please let me know what could I check and why the compressor is blowing cold air out?
I always tell people it saves money on the electric bill (which it does) to try to motivate them to keep it clean. It also makes the compressor last longer since it doesn't run as hot. I hose mine off probably 3 times a season.
Seems cool! Thanks! I am still worried about the electrical board/components in their on the inside of one side of it. They can short circuit if not careful right?
Jay, ac quit cooling inside today. have a trane outside unit, blowing cool air outside and not hot air today. (Inside is room temp air circulating when turned on) going to clean outside unit with water and hope that helps. Thank you Jay. Houston is hot.
God this seems to be my issue at the moment. I live down in South texas. We’re hitting 101 and our AC is breaking down on us 😢 it’s in the blazing sun all day and sun doesn’t go down till 9pm. It has been making a horrendous LOUD noise. It sounds like someone is doing outside mechanic work. I had to stay up last night to monitor the noise to avoid any neighbors calling the police department for noise complaint. Noise is still on going but now there is no cold air blowing. Can someone please help!! I am also pregnant due any second now so I am not having the best of time in my stuffy house. I do not have easy access in my back yard for a hose like you did in your video to top it off 😢
Thanks for the video Jay! I have a weird thing going on with our ac unit. 99% it works/sounds fine but sometimes and only after it has been running for hours continuously. Sometimes we hear a thump and then a much louder buzing noise afterwards. It seems still to be working but I typically just shut it off and back on in 30 minutes and it then sounds normal again. It looks like it's coming from the outside unit. And maybe the compressor? I know the blower fan looks fine when this has occurred.
@@alyssakdiaz9290 I'm not an expert but I have a good idea of what it might be. It's probably the AC motor on the condenser if its an outside unit. There are a ton of videos on how to replace a condenser motor and its super easy! Before removing any wires on your condenser make sure to take pictures first so you can remember exactly how to put the wires back. Make sure to shut the power off! If you wait to long to replace this motor your ac will over heat and the condenser will be dead. An A/C motor can cost $300-$700 depending on the size or your unit ton. Replacing everything according to 2023 can be very very expensive. I love this video because it taught me how to clean the condenser which is critical. I recommend spraying the ac condenser with a special condenser cleaning spray. Spray the condenser and let it work for about 5 minutes and then hose down.
I can't find the right video and wish you could answer. I leave my ac on auto cool and when it reaches set temp it just keeps running it doesn't stop, turn off and on, just stays on. Is it a bad thermostat. You already helped me once before it be crazy awesome if you knew a common problem for this. Thanks!! I love you're channel, learning alot.
Jay! Your a Lifesaver! Thank you very much for all your tips On Cleaning with Hose (water); and Capacitors, I have Saved $1000.00 with you! Thank you very much! Simply the Best! A+
Hi Jay - Is there a reason that you and almost all other HVAC techs do not use a shop vac to remove the debris on the coil before rinsing the coil from the inside? - Thanks!
Yes, the vacuum does very little to suck off anything from the coil. Much of the build up is inside the coil too and the vacuum can't get that. Unless you have an extremely strong vacuum, its a futile effort.
I use a filter screen specially made for outdoor condensers (purchased from Amazon). I take the screen off once a year and wash it. I also have a larger mesh screen on top to keep leaves out. During the winter, I use a solid cover on the top and take the screens off.
My central AC unit stopped cooling. It's on but doesn't blow cold air. We will try clean it following your video, maybe it's diry because we are replacing our roof and maybe because of the construction dust it got dirty. Do I have to turn it off from the thermostat to wash it? Please answer
Yes, I would turn it off at the thermostat so it doesn't come on while you are washing it. And if you will be taking the top off, then make sure you turn the power to the unit outside off too.
What's up Jay? Do you know anything about the HVAC system in cars? I have a Jeep with an open grill that allows insects to get caught in the radiator fins. Would it be safe or even effective to spray it from inside out like in this video?
Hey man! The coil on cars are pretty much the same thing. You could get most of the stuff off with water, just try not to bend too many of the aluminum fins in the process. (no pressure washer) If you put some soapy water into a spray bottle and spray down the coil that would probably help get more stuff off. Let it soak for 5 minutes before rinsing it off. You could also apply a brush to the fins to scrub some of the more caked on bugs. Again, if the fins are getting flattened left and right, it'd be better to just leave the bug there. 😄
The puzzle answer is 25 (The watch in the fourth row is set at 2:00, making the value two, instead of the value of three, like the other two watches in line three, which hands position are set at 3:00)
Hi Jay! Your videos have saved me tons of time and money! I love your explanations! Thank you so much for all you do!! Question: My A/C recently lost power. We had a tech come out and he told us it was a bad control board. He replaced that and we still had no power. I did some research and found out that we actually had a bad transformer. So I switched out the 24v transformer supplying power to the control board. Voila! We got it running again! Unfortunately, now it on works in the “ON” position and not on “AUTO”. Also if I run it in the on position, the blower fan will turn off after a few minutes. I’m hoping the “tech” that came out didn’t mess something up or wire the control board incorrectly. Could my thermostat be the problem? Any ideas?
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Heat index is 109 degrees out right now. Just got back home from a work trip and asked the wife if the AC feels like it’s not cooling. She said it felt fine this morning, but I knew something was off. Thermostat was set to 75 but inside temp was 80. This was the first video I came across. I did it exactly as you instructed. Kicked the breakers back on and BAM! Instant cold air coming into the house. Oh what a relief. Great video!
I have the same issue, im going to try this out
I can not thank you enough for this video. Today is 109 and yesterday I noticed the ac not blowing cool air and it was squeeling. We tuned it off and hosed down the outside (that was definitely clogged) It got down to 67 this AM and we bumped the thermostat up to 69 as it was a little too cool. It took a good 12 hours for it to cool the house from 79 to 67. You saved me!
A lot of HVAC maintenance is just keeping everything clean. And if you don't keep everything clean, the system may stop working or will have to work harder so the components will fail. Keep it clean including the blower fans inside the furnaces, the condensation PVC pipes and the flame sensor and just everything.
Thanks for braking everything down so we can understand as home owners. Times are really tough any advice is greatly appreciated. God bless you. Thank you.
I was about to call the ac guy to check my freeon luckily it was the summer bushes I had to remove and all is cooling again!! Saved me hundreds !!
Answer is 26
@@shawncampbell8459 ???
Don't call the ac guy again. He's got life too 🤨
@@shawncampbell8459No it’s 38
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I just cleaned my AC unit because I noticed it was struggling to keep the house cool. It was really dirty. The unit is back on and I notice it's performing much better. Thanks for the video.
I thank God I ran across this video.. I will be doing this for the 1st time and I will also be oiling the fan motor. I'm scared but your easy-going voice and your video explained in detail and showing me where everything is gives me much more confidence. I'm in San Antonio and it's very hot and humid here. Plus I have a heart condition and I've been in my house with it 89 degrees for the past two days with no AC.
Thank you Jay for your knowledge and enthusiasm and for all you are doing to help us with our AC problems. You the man!! I just replaced my first capacitor on the condenser unit. My unit is back to normal operation.
Thank you! There are a lot of HVAC companies that do not have the competency to share what you have in your videos. So glad I found your channel! It would do a lot for the HVAC industry if they required their contractors to watch your videos. I had a contractor make a repair and burn my outside unit up. I have a 5 yr old system now and just had a tune-up, now it is running poorly. He probably messed something up. I am afraid to call an HVAC company to look at it. I will trouble shoot following your tips. Thanks!
They do that for a reason. Simply put, they have to make money so that they can eat too.
It is what it is.
This worked for my 25 years old AC! Thank you!
Thanks for posting your video. The fins on my unit were clogged. Rinsed them off and now getting cool air. 👍
@Gabriel My AC wasn't blowing cool air. As it turns out, cleaning the fins didn't correct the problem. The system was low on refrigerant.
It's 106⁰ today, and you are a lifesaver! Worked like a charm!
How long after you cleaned it, did it take for it to start blowing cold again? 😅
@Jose Canales usually instantly, so if it doesn't work you likely have another problem.
My HVAC guy told me I needed a new unit. Thanks for the video.
Thank u for the help u made my parents proud of me cause i fixed the ac
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Great job sir we're learning a lot from you hope to get a job ,still looking I didn't find my self thanks again and God bless you.
Thank you Jay! My A/C unit started to act up right before I was having out of town company spending a few days at my home. Your tip saved the day, week, and most probably $$ All is well and the A/C unit is working great again.
I probably not monitoring a 2 year old video but my answer is 67
Awesome videos on A/C repair and maintenance thank you so much 😊
Thank you brother, glad you liked the video! I saw this comment Rey 😄 but unfortunately 67 is incorrect. There is a hint in the video description 😉
Always good to mention the basic maintenance. Wish there was a way to get the coolant for a one time recharge that buying the big expensive containers that you techs bring? Hope everything goes well on your move. Be careful though, they have been a Corona viris red state for a long time.
Thank you for the warning! We'll be safe. As for smaller size R22 cans, there are many of them on Ebay. Down to 35oz cans.
Word of Advice TV Ok thanks. But in another of your videos, you said the coolant must first be pulled off then refilled. I have the gauges and hoses, just wouldn’t know how to contain the coolant that was temporarily drained (vacuumed) out?
Thank you for showing how to hose it out. Also, answer is 67. Have a good one
You bet! 67 is incorrect.
I wish I had seen this before paying my home warranty claim/service fee, but now I know for next time. Thank you! I hope my issue isn't more than that... Wish me luck!
38. I’m really liking this puzzle, seeing how many other answers everyone is giving.
38 is correct!! Thank you for playing!
Thanks. I'm moving to the desert and I'm going to do this to my A/C as soon as I can.👍😀
Thank you, my AC is acting up right now and I’m gonna try this. I’m willing to bet this is the fix. I’ll follow up when I’m finished.
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It didn’t work. I found your video of 20 most common issues. I’ll be going through that checklist. Thanks for making these videos.
@@rovertred6636 if you do end up fixing your ac, could you let us know what the issue was? i’m genuinely interested now
I have a 3.5 years old boy . He’s your fan. Recently I discovered he watched some of your videos. And he just watch over and over. He’s so much into all kinds of electrical appliances, washers, dryers，dishwasher, ac, fans, hairdryers, etc. he wonders how does them work, different part’s name...
often after he watched videos, he tries to tell or ask me or his dad tons stuff. A lot is really beyond me or his dad‘s knowledges. Maybe this boy has some kind of talent . I’m not sure.
We live in Eustis fl. I was looking maybe engineering class for him. Unfortunately so far I didn’t find any yet. He’s too little for all kinds engineering class I have found on line. I post this hope there’s similar kids and maybe I can get more information from their parents.
I love this! I hope he's still having lots of fun learning :)
Thank You! We just got to our mountain place and it's hot hot! AC not cooling and I used this video first since getting someone would be impossible for weeks. Cleaned outside filter and our ac is cooling :) much appreciate your video.
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Plus ac guy probably gonna take ur ac stuff out telling you it costs you $1,000 for new one
Thank you for your videos. I had no air until thanks to you I changed the capacitor. Works fine. Thank you very much.
I'm going to do just what you instructed I hope mine will blow cold air again. Your vidio was great!
Thank you! Our AC started blowing but not cooling. I came on TH-cam and saw you video about the issue. I did what you said. Thank you so much. It is working.
Mine is doing that now. What was the issue? Thanks in advance
@@menom1305he literally said he cleaned it and it works now.
The answer to your question in the video is 38. I really like your videos. They are very clear and concise. Keep up the good work. Thanks!
Wrong answer but the video was GREAT.
I come up with 165.
So I just am trying to research ac unit stuff and I find you, absolutely keying on this frog. Love it
Solved the puzzle a totally different way, never paid attention to the times on the clocks, nor number of bananas...only determined what the clocks and bunch of bananas must be to =10, then went to work solving for unknowns. Perhaps I should have had on my readers. 😊.
Anyway, thanks for the video. Will go check my unit's condenser shortly.
I cleaned my unit, replaced new filters and even replaced the capacitor because the fan wasn't spinning. It worked great for a whole season. Now it doesn't blow cold air. Cleaned again. Do you think it's low on freon? Unit is 15 years old, but my neighbors still have their original unit so trying to squeeze a few more years. If it's the freon is this something I can try? BTW I learned from you videos. Thank you.
AC repair guy wanted 85 dollars to come look at it plus repair. After your video, he'll be eating ramen noodles tonight. Thank you
Don't say that,the ac guy is doing a job,that is respectable job
You make it sound like if the guy is doing you dirty bro
@@jorgeochoa6224$85 just to come and "Look" does seem kind of dirty. I could understand $35 or so, but even then, its not costing a guy that much unless he is driving across the state to come look at my AC...lol. I get he has to make a profit, but dam.
About to clean mine now fingers crossed 🤞🏾
I try to wash mine twice a year beginning and end of cooling season. After using the hose I will use my air compressor on a very very low psi and blow air through some of the dirtier spots. Helps get that stubborn dust out.
*gReaT tip....ThanKs.!!* 🍻
Appreciate you sharing your AC tips.
Ooooh. Nice puzzle. I didn't realize it was going to be that tricky. Love it.
Your video saved me bro, I ran to ace hardware and bought a capacitor and replaced the old one, now works even better than before 💯 thank you 🙏
JAY!! You got me again! I live not only for your videos, but for you puzzlers! I was CERTAIN I had this, but no.... :( :::::: Great episode on cleaning the condenser. I don't think most people undersrtand the function of the "fins." To dissipate heat and a good part of the reason that they should not be slammed together. You might also mention the "fin combs" I've seen over the years. Nevertheless Jay, you're a welcome sight on my computer monitor any time. God Bless and take care my friend. Best!
Haha thank you Patrick! Glad to hear you enjoy the videos along with the random endings! You are very right, I should have at least briefly explained what those fins are for and that it's possible to comb them. At least this will be in the comments now thanks to you! :) I appreciate the comment. God bless you and family, stay cool and have a great weekend!
Thank you. Going to do this right now. We couldn’t get our inside temp before 78 yesterday but of course it was 99 outside. Strange thing is the maintenance guys supposedly cleaned it a few weeks ago without taking the top off. Is this normal service?
Unbelievable what the AC guys left behind!
This worked like a charm, Thank You very much sir!
Oh, how I wish it was as easy as this.
Just had mine recharged yesterday. Took a pound. Cooled at 56 degrees. Today, it is coming out the same temp as it's going in.
Great Channel, great videos. I learned a lot from these. My AC just acted weird last night: blower fan continuous to run for about 5 or 10 minutes before air handler kick in. Do you have any advices in this case? Thank a lot!
The answer to the puzzle is: 165. Thanks for the great tip and the fun puzzle.
Update: I see what the puzzle did which renders my answer of 165, incorrect. 🤯 Fun. I'll be on the lookout NEXT TIME! LOL
165? I couldn’t find the answer. Thank you for the demonstration.
165 is incorrect. The answer is in the video description 😉
It was useful. I will speak to my husband and will try tomorow. Thank you so much.
these seem like good points but definitely turn the power off before removing the fasteners that attach the fan motor and cage to the unit! if it would have kicked on and started spinning before you turned the disconnect switch off it could have done some damage to the unit or someone near it.
Great informative advice. Is that AC condenser fan motor and the furnace blower motor are the same?
The furnace blower motor is used for both, the AC and the furnace. But the condenser fan motor is the one in the outside unit. 👍
Hello Jay ✌️🐕🐕. Good to see you again my friend.. everything is going well here for now Bigfoot and Arnold are doing good so it's a good day for sure.. take care of yourself buddy 👍.
Hi David!! Great to hear that Bigfoot and Arnold are doing good and the days are uneventful in a good way :) We have been very busy these last few days. Had to completely move out on Friday and flying out to Hawaii on Monday. We will probably film another update video on the move once we get there. Thank you for the comment, stay safe and healthy!
Take care of yourself buddy 👍👌🙏 still have you all in my prayers Jay.. yeah we are in uncertain times for sure you never know what is going to happen from day to day. But anyway we are hanging in there buddy 👍..I don't know what we are hanging in for.lol. But we are making the best of of everyday even with troubles..
Nice tip, sir! 👍
Quiz: 2 + 3 + (3 * 10) = 5 + 30 = 35
Haha, you ol' dog, you! I paid closer attention and my new, new answer is:
Quiz: 2 + 3 + (3 * 11) = 5 + 33 = 38
Thank you! 35 is mighty close but that is not the right answer.
135
Rocks=15 bananas=4 an the clocks =3
3+4+(4x15)=67
Thanks bro. I’ll try it tomorrow morning.
Great video, this is also an optimal time to oil the fan motor since you have it upside down. What would cause the ac to turn on blow cold for an hour and then blow warm. The pan is dry and it's dripping outside as it should.
I have this problem as well. Any ideas?
@ryanjstreeter Hi, I have an old unit, and if I remember correctly, it was low on freon.
@@claudiodominguez. I have an old unit as well. I will look into a Freon refill, thanks!
@@WurdsIsHard Hope it's a slow leak and all will be Good !
Excellent video as always.
I have a Rheem unit in an apartment. I changed the 40mfd capacitor today, the compressor seems to be running fine. however couple of strange things I noticed: compressor is blowing cold air out instead of hot air and the the temprature on thermostat is not coming down. Local guy tech guy told us to use to do a hard start using 500% Suppco SPP6. I still have tried that option.
I changed the filter too.
Can you please let me know what could I check and why the compressor is blowing cold air out?
I always tell people it saves money on the electric bill (which it does) to try to motivate them to keep it clean. It also makes the compressor last longer since it doesn't run as hot. I hose mine off probably 3 times a season.
That's a great way to present it. Thank you for the suggestion!
This worked for my ac unit. Great tip.
As a Floridian from New Hampshire, THANK YOU.
Thank you so much. Can I wash it without removing the fan and motor?
guy thank you for all your information. your better the my teacher
Seems cool! Thanks! I am still worried about the electrical board/components in their on the inside of one side of it. They can short circuit if not careful right?
One of the reasons you should kill power to the unit. Do not just shut it off at the thermostat like he said.
Jay, ac quit cooling inside today. have a trane outside unit, blowing cool air outside and not hot air today. (Inside is room temp air circulating when turned on) going to clean outside unit with water and hope that helps. Thank you Jay. Houston is hot.
Does the sun on a very hot day beating down on the unit affect it’s efficiency? Thanks for the info, very helpful.
Yes. It will still cool the house fine but the unit will have to work harder if it's roasting in the sun all day.
God this seems to be my issue at the moment. I live down in South texas. We’re hitting 101 and our AC is breaking down on us 😢 it’s in the blazing sun all day and sun doesn’t go down till 9pm. It has been making a horrendous LOUD noise. It sounds like someone is doing outside mechanic work. I had to stay up last night to monitor the noise to avoid any neighbors calling the police department for noise complaint. Noise is still on going but now there is no cold air blowing. Can someone please help!! I am also pregnant due any second now so I am not having the best of time in my stuffy house. I do not have easy access in my back yard for a hose like you did in your video to top it off 😢
Thanks for the video Jay! I have a weird thing going on with our ac unit. 99% it works/sounds fine but sometimes and only after it has been running for hours continuously. Sometimes we hear a thump and then a much louder buzing noise afterwards. It seems still to be working but I typically just shut it off and back on in 30 minutes and it then sounds normal again. It looks like it's coming from the outside unit. And maybe the compressor? I know the blower fan looks fine when this has occurred.
Mine is doing this rn. Now it's not blowing hard enough. Did u find out what it was?
@@alyssakdiaz9290 I'm not an expert but I have a good idea of what it might be. It's probably the AC motor on the condenser if its an outside unit. There are a ton of videos on how to replace a condenser motor and its super easy! Before removing any wires on your condenser make sure to take pictures first so you can remember exactly how to put the wires back. Make sure to shut the power off! If you wait to long to replace this motor your ac will over heat and the condenser will be dead. An A/C motor can cost $300-$700 depending on the size or your unit ton. Replacing everything according to 2023 can be very very expensive. I love this video because it taught me how to clean the condenser which is critical. I recommend spraying the ac condenser with a special condenser cleaning spray. Spray the condenser and let it work for about 5 minutes and then hose down.
I can't find the right video and wish you could answer. I leave my ac on auto cool and when it reaches set temp it just keeps running it doesn't stop, turn off and on, just stays on. Is it a bad thermostat. You already helped me once before it be crazy awesome if you knew a common problem for this. Thanks!! I love you're channel, learning alot.
Nah wouldn't be a thermostat could be a stuck contacter not shutting off keeping your fan running
@@kanetalks5434 it was the thermostat, a few bucks well worth the risk.
Thanks for the video, and the answer to the puzzle should be 26.
You're welcome! 26 is incorrect.
Had to come back and say this worked lol Thanks man!
Love to hear that! Stay cool!!
Jay! Your a Lifesaver! Thank you very much for all your tips On Cleaning with Hose (water); and Capacitors, I have Saved $1000.00 with you! Thank you very much! Simply the Best! A+
Hi Jay - Is there a reason that you and almost all other HVAC techs do not use a shop vac to remove the debris on the coil before rinsing the coil from the inside? - Thanks!
Yes, the vacuum does very little to suck off anything from the coil. Much of the build up is inside the coil too and the vacuum can't get that. Unless you have an extremely strong vacuum, its a futile effort.
@@WordofAdviceTV : Thank you, Jay!
hi Jay nice to see you again🌞👍God blessed you 🙏 and you're loved ones as well 🌅🇺🇸
Thank you!! May God bless you and family as well!
I use a filter screen specially made for outdoor condensers (purchased from Amazon). I take the screen off once a year and wash it. I also have a larger mesh screen on top to keep leaves out. During the winter, I use a solid cover on the top and take the screens off.
wmalden do you have the link to the amazon product.? Screen.
RIP Mr. Froggo. Laughed so hard at your comment about leaving him in there doing the splits.
hit that breaker like he said. one of my friends electrecuted himself and died replacing a unit.
Jeezus chrise are you serious or trolling
Thanks for the warning
Thank you for your help you are making me to save a lot of money. Once again thank you
I owe you a huge thank you… You just saved my arse⭐️
Thank you very much and we love your TH-cam !❤👍
Appreciate the maintenance tip!
The correct answer should be 67.
3+4+4×15 > 7+60 > 67
Your values don't work when plugging into the equations.
Look more closely at the figures on the last line...
3+4+4x15=165. 3+4+(4x15)=67. The correct answer is 165
Using the correct order of operations, the answer is indeed 67.
The answer is 88. (2+3+3×11=88)
@@pinkiithe3nigma257 I was thinking the same way but the only thing I did different was multiply first. (2+3+3×11)
5+33
= 38
Thanks just did mine. It was caked. Never thought to clean it. Also im a 1st time home owner cut me some slack 😅😂
Do you have to take the top off? Can you just spray around sides and down in there?
No need to take the top off. Often times I simply spray it from outside in, all around it. That's more than enough.
My central AC unit stopped cooling. It's on but doesn't blow cold air. We will try clean it following your video, maybe it's diry because we are replacing our roof and maybe because of the construction dust it got dirty. Do I have to turn it off from the thermostat to wash it? Please answer
Yes, I would turn it off at the thermostat so it doesn't come on while you are washing it. And if you will be taking the top off, then make sure you turn the power to the unit outside off too.
Frog...Jumping at the prospect of being grate...rib it...rib it.
Thanks Jay. Great video. Keep up the great topical material
Haha that's great :D
Appreciate the comment John!
unscrew the grill, then use a paint brush to brush the coil as you rinsing it with water.
Ok but what kind of paint should we use 🤔 lolz
I have a 20 year old Ruud unit. The side grills cannot come off--at least I couldn't get them off.
Give it a shot didn’t really help but it was worth a try
Thanks I’m going to try this today!
I need to clean my outside coils, l bought a screen cover on amazon pretty cheap, looks like a bug screen, and zips up, that will keep it cleaner. 👍
Awesome advice! It worked! 🎉
How about using AC coil cleaner spray, would you recommend that as well
Hi Jay, Nice to see you again. 👍✌️😊
Mr. Classic! Good to see you again too :)
Did it Yesterday Thank You..😁😁🤟🤟
165?
Definitely Leave the frog! Great video too!
Your videos are the BEST. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I learned recently that yes they get dirty and don’t even look like it. Even on units that are no where near vegetation.
What's up Jay? Do you know anything about the HVAC system in cars? I have a Jeep with an open grill that allows insects to get caught in the radiator fins. Would it be safe or even effective to spray it from inside out like in this video?
Hey man! The coil on cars are pretty much the same thing. You could get most of the stuff off with water, just try not to bend too many of the aluminum fins in the process. (no pressure washer) If you put some soapy water into a spray bottle and spray down the coil that would probably help get more stuff off. Let it soak for 5 minutes before rinsing it off. You could also apply a brush to the fins to scrub some of the more caked on bugs. Again, if the fins are getting flattened left and right, it'd be better to just leave the bug there. 😄
@@WordofAdviceTV Good looking out...💯
Ok I'm going yet this!!! Thank you!
So for so good!!
The puzzle answer is 25 (The watch in the fourth row is set at 2:00, making the value two, instead of the value of three, like the other two watches in line three, which hands position are set at 3:00)
It's a good first guess but there is more to it. 25 is incorrect.
@@WordofAdviceTV Thank you, I do like the number twenty.
The answer is 💯!
67 is the right answer? And thank you for this video 'cause I had the same problem with my AC. :D
Hi Jay! Your videos have saved me tons of time and money! I love your explanations! Thank you so much for all you do!! Question: My A/C recently lost power. We had a tech come out and he told us it was a bad control board. He replaced that and we still had no power. I did some research and found out that we actually had a bad transformer. So I switched out the 24v transformer supplying power to the control board. Voila! We got it running again! Unfortunately, now it on works in the “ON” position and not on “AUTO”. Also if I run it in the on position, the blower fan will turn off after a few minutes. I’m hoping the “tech” that came out didn’t mess something up or wire the control board incorrectly. Could my thermostat be the problem? Any ideas?
Check the batteries in your thermostat. I’ve had just that really make things not work right. Something as simple as the thermostat batteries…crazy.
Thanks…. I go clean it up now…
That Frog is optional ---- hahahaha ... Great video my friend. I hit the like button. Regards
I wonder how much money you've saved your viewers! Thank you!
Billions!!!
You are a champ! great voice too
What about the bottom? Should be cleanse too?
If there is a lot of stuff, then yes. If it is just a little bit, it will not affect anything so no need to touch it.
Frog kinda stole your show. Great video.