Outside AC Unit Not Running But Inside Is

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  • Goodman HVAC unit. Outside condenser unit will not turn on but the inside unit turns on fine.
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  • @LexVance
    @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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  • @HistoryX
    @HistoryX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for this video! This helped me to determine that I did NOT have a leak in my system and that my problem was elsewhere.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching History X!

    • @HistoryX
      @HistoryX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You rock, Lex!

  • @trime2x13
    @trime2x13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Always fun coming behind another tech's half-ass work. Thx for sharing!

  • @jamesw.houston4144
    @jamesw.houston4144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video Lex! Please keep em' comin' ! I clean trash out of thorny bushes and stone beds and I have to sweep the parking lot area because nobody shows the store any respect! Again thank you Professor Lex! Stay Safe!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching James!

  • @stephenb5757
    @stephenb5757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That’s exactly why you wait till morning like you said.Something simple, that’s a perfect invitation for Mr. Murphy to come Knockin great job great fix keep the Vids coming......

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Stephen!

  • @RiceRiceBaby54
    @RiceRiceBaby54 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice job Bro-Schrader! “No bubbles no troubles” 😂

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Andrew!

  • @ApartmentMaintenance
    @ApartmentMaintenance 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good old Goodman, soon as it's low on charge it's only natural to check evap coil. Good thing for you it was only the Schrader, I always hope that's all it is on a leaker. Keep them coming, & stay safe Bro-rona 👍👍😷

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You too Rich! 😷🥴

  • @pedromendoza1385
    @pedromendoza1385 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You save my life. My unit it's working again. Thanks

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice fix, Pedro! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @OlivertheJoyboy
    @OlivertheJoyboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thanks for the repair! stay safe man!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Oliver!

  • @andygalindo8978
    @andygalindo8978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for that I need all the reminders I can get.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Sarfaraz!

  • @kevinmaxwell6610
    @kevinmaxwell6610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a special video just because of the snags, AWESOME JOB 👍

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching Kevin!

    • @kevinmaxwell6610
      @kevinmaxwell6610 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome and thank you for bringing up that valve remover . I'm kinda glad it gave you fits while filming because now I know cross threads are almost a deal breaker . Could you have left the tool on overnight if the valve failed again?

  • @felixheredia4570
    @felixheredia4570 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Got to love those easy calls!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So true! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @borys444
    @borys444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job brother man!! B safe down there...

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Nicholas!

  • @thomasmclaurin7036
    @thomasmclaurin7036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have bought an inexpensive Ryobi One blower that uses interchangeable batteries with my other of the same types. It does a good job on that snaky pine straw and leaves around the unit. It makes it look nicer around the unit. Works great when the units are on slabs and MGMT is not using that straw for landscaping.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great idea! Thank you so much for watching Thomas!

    • @thomasmclaurin7036
      @thomasmclaurin7036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LexVance By the way, great work attitude you got. Glad I watched this today. It boosted my morale.

  • @shawnlewellen6577
    @shawnlewellen6577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos. Keep them coming

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Shawn!

  • @anthonysandoval965
    @anthonysandoval965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No leaks, no runs , no errors! For the Win....gud deal Masterbaitman!!!🤣

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍🤣👍 Thank you so much for watching Anthony!

  • @davidharmon4270
    @davidharmon4270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You done a Great job.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching David!

  • @andreware7536
    @andreware7536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the videos Lex! You're the man! ✊🏾✊🏾

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching Andre!

    • @andreware7536
      @andreware7536 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LexVance Always watching and learning. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! ✊🏾

  • @michaelcooper2559
    @michaelcooper2559 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job buddy, great video.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Michael!

  • @Davidandgoliathhvac
    @Davidandgoliathhvac 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice fix Lex

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @benjamintimmins1656
    @benjamintimmins1656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im still pumpin out W/Os too bro. Mostly no cooling AC calls. Starting to get into the hotter months.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea it is. Thank you so much for watching Benjamin!

  • @cooldude2245
    @cooldude2245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks interesting, never seen that tool before

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching Cooldude!

  • @jaysnowden2
    @jaysnowden2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching J.C.!

  • @imonurhead8853
    @imonurhead8853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Thank you brother my woman thinks I'm al borland now lmao.

    • @brandonmoir8
      @brandonmoir8 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂🤞🏾

  • @josiahpierson3636
    @josiahpierson3636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video bud, that 410a comes out at -66 degrees F At atmospheric pressure its cold keep those hands protected!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely! Thank you so much for watching Josiah!

  • @John-zz5gt
    @John-zz5gt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @lilmg4444
    @lilmg4444 ปีที่แล้ว

    you’re awesome
    love the vids 🔥

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Migz!

  • @omnious42
    @omnious42 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've watched about 75% of all you're videos and the AC is still where I am slacking but after I watch them all I should be far more comfortable just like every other task!

  • @hopejohnston2396
    @hopejohnston2396 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s more educational than classes

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Hope!

  • @acservicedaytona386portora3
    @acservicedaytona386portora3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍good one skid..

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching ac service!

  • @PhilipAlonzo
    @PhilipAlonzo ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job skid

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Philip!

  • @Eddy63
    @Eddy63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good vid Lex ...

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Eddy!

  • @thomasmclaurin7036
    @thomasmclaurin7036 ปีที่แล้ว

    Remedy for the poop is a pick up tool I always keep in the back of the truck. It's similar to yours for picking up the grounds.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on! Thank you so much for watching Thomas!

  • @jeffgrant6914
    @jeffgrant6914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice repair 👍 skid bro

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Jeff!

  • @chrisgormley5751
    @chrisgormley5751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Schrader valve is hissin, dogs been pissin', but the Skid King fixed the leak then went a skippin'." Lol. Have a great weekend bro. Continue to be safe.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😆🤣😆🤣😆 I love good poetry. Thank you so much for watching Chris!

  • @thomasleach8356
    @thomasleach8356 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep on call and emergencies only in Columbia sc

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on. Thank you so much for watching Thomas!

  • @duncansappliancerepair2141
    @duncansappliancerepair2141 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome 👍🏻

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Duncan!

  • @jkooker6687
    @jkooker6687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a new respect for you. The Covid has me wearing these rubber gloves. I always noticed how you sport the cool black ones. Tape sticks to em, cork tape sticks to em....MY F%$#*&G patients sticks to em. Cant turn a wire nut, get stuck in the hole when I shoot a screw.....Fingers look like I been in a damn pool................. Get em Skid yo da man!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣 They take practice for sure. Thank you so much for watching poo!

  • @DharmeshPatel-rz3hd
    @DharmeshPatel-rz3hd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it ❤️

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Dharmesh!

    • @DharmeshPatel-rz3hd
      @DharmeshPatel-rz3hd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LexVance l love it when you say “ gas and go “

  • @biggcapp9828
    @biggcapp9828 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They’re going to take your EPA‘s away!🤣🤣 great content though my friend 💪🏽

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @yuriyav5555
    @yuriyav5555 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Charge leaks tests? Green liquid oil?

  • @jamesw.houston4144
    @jamesw.houston4144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I work full-time position for a conveince store chain!

  • @fadedP
    @fadedP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice vid skid! 🤙

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching WTF!

  • @peterrivas08
    @peterrivas08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Did you add liquid to the low side during first charge to get it going?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, usually after I pull a vac, I add liquid to the high side first until positive pressure. Then, I charge through the low side like you have to do with 410a. Thank you so much for watching Pete!

  • @AlvinTexas1
    @AlvinTexas1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still coming into work in Texas only doing emergency work orders/On call..Fire, Flood or Blood..But the why this property is or either filling up with R22 which were running out or Retrofitting to the NU-22B

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on. Thank you so much for watching Alvin!

  • @abrahammiron8319
    @abrahammiron8319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Leaky schrader valve.... good one!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Abraham!

  • @gregmiracle9560
    @gregmiracle9560 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make the brass caps with a pin hole drilled in the end to test for bubbling on shraders like acservice tech showed! Keeps it clean in there! Just my thought! But good video dude 👍👍

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right on! Craig is awesome.
      Thank you so much for watching Greg!

    • @speckulator7516
      @speckulator7516 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greg, do you have a link? Or the name of Craig @ AC service tech’s video? It sounds like self explanatory but I’d like to catch his video if I can. It would keep the bubbles and dirt of the valve without having to carry a CRT.
      Thanks
      Speckulator

    • @gregmiracle9560
      @gregmiracle9560 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@speckulator7516 th-cam.com/video/xyBM4PLQXK0/w-d-xo.html

  • @tymr.t3645
    @tymr.t3645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Easy skid🤗
    Were did you get your leak detector what kind?
    Also do you leave the condensor running while you put your gauges on?
    Love your upbeat attitude and sense of humor.
    Thank you so much
    I'm learning a great deal🤗🙏👍😊

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The leak detector is a Bacharach H10 leak detector. I got it from Johnstone here in my town. I'm sure you can get one off Amazon or online. Yes, leave the condenser running when you apply your gauges. Thank you so much for watching Ty!

  • @tysully5245
    @tysully5245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did that same thing in school because someone smushed the valve core

  • @snapperkc9317
    @snapperkc9317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job Professor, that had to be a smelly job site...reminded me of when I worked at a gas station breaking down worn out tires and putting new tires on the wheel. Had to pull the valve core to remove the air...would that same core remover work for you? Stay safe and Corona Free.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Thank you so much for watching Snapper!

  • @clarityofthought
    @clarityofthought 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Hey, kid, rock 'n' roll, rock on
    And where do we go from here?"

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Shea!

  • @PhyllisBennettNana
    @PhyllisBennettNana 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ours is the very opposite..out side running inaide seems no contact to start cool air but air is coming out..had well ck June 9th all was great! Not heat pump..

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd need to be there with my volt meter for this one.

  • @kaihkwan
    @kaihkwan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If fan is not spinning - how else would you determine whether it's 1. fan motor, 2. capacitor not working, or 3. low refrigerant level triggering low pressure switch? (other than visually gauging the appearance of the capacitor/testing the capacitance/leak test) Thanks!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would test everything with my volt meter to see if all that was good.

    • @kaihkwan
      @kaihkwan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@LexVance Thanks! I am a complete beginner and have learned a lot from your videos!

  • @morrisvalenzuela4051
    @morrisvalenzuela4051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude videos are great and entertaining also funny live the short liners I’ve a 2 year old Lennox 2 1/2 ton 76 on the upstairs and 70 set point can’t get that sucker to get to 70 also the evap blower runs but the compressor and fan shut off periodically can’t figure it out any idea? I had bayonet out he told me there’s nothing wrong with it took a picture of the gauges

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Morris! Your ac there is a head scratcher. I'd need to be there for that one.

    • @morrisvalenzuela4051
      @morrisvalenzuela4051 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lex Vance r you around Tampa Lutz land O lakes area?

  • @goldhammer561
    @goldhammer561 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Goodman units are known to have leaks on the condenser coil U joints

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep. Where the copper meets the aluminum in air handler too. That's the first place I look. Always.
      Thank you so much for watching Eric!

  • @leeb.7188
    @leeb.7188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So what’s the cheapest HVAC system on the market? I’m retiring and selling my house soon, and the AC is out and the furnace works but makes “boom” noises when it shuts off. It’s a mid-80s Carrier and I think to sell the house it should be replaced with a new system but I want as low-cost as possible. Thank you! Your videos are fun to watch even though I know nothing except how to check my capacitor.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Goodman. Thank you so much for watching Lee!

  • @angelar.2088
    @angelar.2088 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is what my landlord needs to do . Last summer it was caking up ice so he added whatever and I didn't have to turn unit to 68 to feel it , new temp.72 . Now it won't turn on outside . It was running for 3 days and nothing . Even the heat was cool but worked in Emergency mode . I said hole in the line but what gives now ? He doesn't service HVAC at all until........😳I'm watching this video while they are outside since 9:30 am 🌞

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Angela! I hope it gets fixed.

  • @Vlogger1011
    @Vlogger1011 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you add Freon if unit won’t turn on through vapor side or liquid side ? Seems to take forever for the refrigerant to enter the unit as through vapor side when unit isn’t running.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The unit has to be running. The compressor sucks it in so it has to run. If it's just to get the pressure switch engaged, then I go through suction side until it gets to around 50 psi. Then unit clicks on. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @jimyxp2201
    @jimyxp2201 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I changed the compressor and the contactor it was all working perfectly came back from vacation and now nothing 😩

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no! Hopefully it's something simple like a tripped breaker.

  • @sasanhassani2322
    @sasanhassani2322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It had Schrader valve. By the way this is Bryant 4 Tons Air condition and Furnace

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Sasan!

  • @charlesyii8963
    @charlesyii8963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi lex , just wonder how much will it cost for this job run to ? I have the same problem inside working outside no working no sound, condenser and fan not working as well ..

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm an apartment maintenance man so we don't charge for our work. Price really depends on the contractor you hire. My guess would be $100 diagnostic fee and then another $150 for parts and labor. Thank you so much for watching Charles!

  • @succesful01
    @succesful01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve always been told that a/c units on dirt or grass ground tend to break and experience more problems then a/c units on concrete or on a concrete slab. Would you say this is true ?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, units up off the ground don't get the outside coil clogged as much. So, it can breathe better and not run high head pressure. Thank you so much for watching successful!

  • @davidharmon8745
    @davidharmon8745 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another leakrt skid.next level

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching David!

  • @MaintenanceManNarratives
    @MaintenanceManNarratives 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Sometimes the easy repairs can become the most stressful 😬

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No doubt. That was a rare one caught on film.
      👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Maintenance Man!

    • @MaintenanceManNarratives
      @MaintenanceManNarratives 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LexVance yep!! Makes for an entertaining and helpful video!! Cool😎

    • @luislujan8715
      @luislujan8715 ปีที่แล้ว

      My other HVAC teacher showed up on the comments!

  • @Z-Ack
    @Z-Ack 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yea im still pumpin out H/O's myself. Wish they made a schrader for ole jimmy long dong.. make my life a lot easier.. ha!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @jamalbenthall151
    @jamalbenthall151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you explain the high and low side.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The low side is gauging the refrigerant in the air handler coil. The high side is gauging the refrigerant in the condenser.

  • @angelolemos2425
    @angelolemos2425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My panasonc AC not cooling and the outdoor sometimes in just 3 or 5 minutes off but the indoor still running... Any advices pls. Thank you in advance

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      May be low of freon. When they get low, the low pressure switch cuts the unit off to protect the compressor.

  • @aguilar0704
    @aguilar0704 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Alex,
    How do you know if the high pressure or low pressure switch are bad? How would you test that?
    And if they are working can you by pass the high pressure or low pressure switch?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You test the two wires on the pressure switch with your meter on beeping continuity. If it beeps it's good, if it doesn't beep the pressure switch is bad. You can bypass by cutting the wire and wire nutting together. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @kckc6578
    @kckc6578 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you add refrigerant in a situation like that? Just add it to the suction line until the unit kicks on and then meter it in?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep! Thank you so much for watching KC!

  • @HD-bh8yr
    @HD-bh8yr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a heat pump unit too. I got heat from the furnace but the contactor not pulling in so the outside unit isn't running so if I get it some refrigerant juice, the unit may start. You are demonstrating abut cooling. But Does heat need refrigerant to kick off low pressure switch for the contactor to get 24v too?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes. Low refrigerant will make outside unit not come on. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @comerpickles9485
    @comerpickles9485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just ran into the same problem. Only the unit I'm working on is R22. But I'm using 407C. Do I connect the Gauges to both high and low side to turn the unit on as well? Or just the high side?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Connect blue hose to big suction pipe and the red hose to the little pipe. 👍 Thank you so much for watching comer!

  • @AlvinTexas1
    @AlvinTexas1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Lex hate to go off topic on this vid. But could you clarify what emergencies and non-emergencies are for on call in your opinion..And what's your take on make readies being on call? Usually it Leads and Assistants..Thanks again for the feedback..

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On call emergencies are no AC, no heat, front door lock malfunctions, one bathroom toilet clogs, alarms going off and leaks causing property damage. Everything else is not an emergency and can wait. Make readies should only be done during business hours. On call is for emergencies only. Thank you so much for watching Alvin!

    • @AlvinTexas1
      @AlvinTexas1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LexVance Sorry meant to say should The Make Ready position be on?

  • @jessem1865
    @jessem1865 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only emergency wo for us out here in California

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on. Thank you so much for watching Jesse!

  • @richardtabloff1773
    @richardtabloff1773 ปีที่แล้ว

    There goes the “O” zone. LOL

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Richard!

  • @sasanhassani2322
    @sasanhassani2322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fan and Compressor were not kicking in. Replace Capacitor, Contactor, Control Board and still did not start. Replaced Low pressure switch and Air Condition (Fan and Compressor) start working.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like you had no low voltage so the contactor wasn't pulling in. Nice fix Sasan!

  • @ncooty
    @ncooty 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm catching this 3 years late, but yeah, you were an essential worker... maybe not for *every* WO, but for a lot.
    It is insane how misaligned compensation is from criticality.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @Phuong_Nguyen_
    @Phuong_Nguyen_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My AC was working perfectly and today it went out. Did the stick trick to spin the fan and the fan cut on! But the air isn’t cold. What do you think it is?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you check the capacitor?

    • @Phuong_Nguyen_
      @Phuong_Nguyen_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LexVance just changed the capacitor, it’s working well. Thanks bro! Now I need to go lean out the blower

  • @alexvargas6403
    @alexvargas6403 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey lex what kind of vacuum pump do you use?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The ol' JB Eleminator. Thank you so much for watching Alex!

    • @speckulator7516
      @speckulator7516 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lex Vance the JB’s are absolute tanks. They just keep going like the Energizer Bunny!

  • @CoVaTennis
    @CoVaTennis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    any tips on if i hear a “clicking” sound at the condenser unit when setting the thermostat to cool and/or turning thermostat to off? I hear the click and the condenser/compressor stay off

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're hearing the low voltage contactor opening and closing. Sounds like the high voltage ain't working. Maybe a tripped breaker or bad capacitor.

    • @CoVaTennis
      @CoVaTennis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LexVance thanks for the tips. I had replaced the capacitor and have reset the breaker but no luck with either. any other tips that you can think of? thanks in advance

    • @aykkes6215
      @aykkes6215 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CoVaTennis Did you ever figure out what the issue was? That's exactly what we've got going on; we hear that clicking signifying the low voltage contactor opening/closing, but no noise coming from the compressor, and no movement from the fan.

    • @CoVaTennis
      @CoVaTennis ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aykkes6215 yea it was a wire on the outside running to compressor that was wearing down. had to replace it

    • @aykkes6215
      @aykkes6215 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CoVaTennis Thx for the lightning quick response. I'm gona look into that now.

  • @nightmareedge657
    @nightmareedge657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do it work the same as when using the heater?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's depends if it's a heat pump or a straight cool system. Heat pumps need the inside and outside unit to run for heat. Straight cool units usually use gas, oil, or hydronic systems for heat. No outside unit needed. Thank you so much for watching Nightmare!

  • @diabloecsobar8796
    @diabloecsobar8796 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My outside unit is not turning but I’ve reset the breakers and the thermostat clicks as if it is about to cut on. My upstairs ac is working just fine and the second outside unit is on.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      Either a bad capacitor or low pressure switch due to low refrigerant.

  • @EdTube444
    @EdTube444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    At my property the mowers are complete idiots. I have 1 unit knocked right into the disconnect and another one you can barely get your gages on because they whacked it. They also don't aim their mower discharge shoots away from the condensers. I mentioned this 3 years ago when I first started until I got tired of repeating myself.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, lawncare companies can really mess a property up. Thank you so much for watching Edward!

  • @lyrlyrplnts4hire
    @lyrlyrplnts4hire 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of leak detector are you using?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In this video it's an H-10 made by Bacharach.

  • @daltontroy26
    @daltontroy26 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question since I’m not to familiar with heat pumps and furnaces. My inside unit (furnace?) is blowing air but the outside unit is not blowing any air. Btw the thermostat is set at 70 heat and the temp is met. Is this normal or not I’ve never notice it before.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you've got the tstat set to Emer. Heat, the outside unit will not turn on and blow air because your using the inside heat strips. If the tstat is set to just Heat, then the outside unit should come on and blow air. Thank you for watching DTD!

    • @daltontroy26
      @daltontroy26 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LexVance yeah it’s just set to normal heat not emergency and yeah man thanks for uploading!

  • @tedhicks5431
    @tedhicks5431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Before I add refrigerant id ask when last time it cooled unit that low big leak if it was since last year one thing over night or its a big leak either way freon leaks suck.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching Ted!

    • @tedhicks5431
      @tedhicks5431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So hard sometimes find leaks signs of oil helps i have a video where I put e coil under water leak didn't show until 600psi I was very scared of that psi would show video but don't know how

  • @galigalindo6839
    @galigalindo6839 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lex how you find leaks

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an H-10 Bacharach leak detector. I also have a few videos of me using it and fixing the refrigerant leaks. The videos are in my HVAC playlist on this TH-cam channel. Thank you so much for watching Gali!

  • @adanm3309
    @adanm3309 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you let me know whats your leak detector name or model # please, that's great

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a link to it in video description. Click the down arrow below the video and you'll find the link. Thank you so much for watching Adan!

  • @amorales9613
    @amorales9613 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So what went wrong removing the schrader valve?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was cross threader. 😭

  • @jessoman
    @jessoman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a way you can force the compressor to run without topping up refrigerant

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, that'll damage the compressor. The refrigerant keeps the compressor cool. It'll overheat and break if there's not enough refrigerant.

    • @jessoman
      @jessoman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LexVance thanks for the reply- sorry I should have mentioned. I only mean a short run of the comprrsdor. The refrigerant is just low and I wanted to pump down the unit as there are several other issues with the unit. Mainly cosmetic. So I want to replace. My recovery machine is in the middle of repair.

  • @ronguillory1346
    @ronguillory1346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I check the capacitor and it is good but the compressor is still not coming on what could be the problem

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Compressor wire could be loose. Or, the compressor is bad and needs to be replaced with a new one. Thank you so much for watching Ron!

  • @steveguerrero7698
    @steveguerrero7698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My hvac outdide unit had ac fluid but doesn't kick in but if i hold the contacts in it cuts on and when i let go it chuts back off.. Help..

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't have 24 volts at the contactor. I'd need to poke around with my volt meter to find out why.

  • @boreed5734
    @boreed5734 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick question: I took out the 220 volt outside breaker to clean the compressor coils with an easy stream of water no splashing no heavy straight line stream of water. But when I put back the 220 breaker the compressor wouldn't come back on despite the inside blower working fine also the compressor was working fine with no issues what happened?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, those go can be tricky. For some reason Square D breakers need replacing after getting messed with. Doesn't happen all the time but it does happen often. I hope everything works out for you Bo!

    • @boreed5734
      @boreed5734 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LexVance I called a HVAC guy I'll let you know.

  • @Almtyhalfbreed
    @Almtyhalfbreed ปีที่แล้ว

    What manifold was that?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      J&B analog gauges. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @djkrikkett1
    @djkrikkett1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks I got a 4yo unit not coming on I'm sure that's the problem

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      See if it's the float switch.

  • @angelapennycooke7906
    @angelapennycooke7906 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm in my sixty's, and its like I have to be calling my ac repair man every 2-3 months to fix my unit. I caught on and stopped calling them, right now its not working. Hoping to get a honest worker.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope everything works out for you! 🤞🏻

  • @bustercherrygaming1643
    @bustercherrygaming1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the price for the job you just did? Great video but I just don’t have the tools

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here in Florida, around $200.

    • @bustercherrygaming1643
      @bustercherrygaming1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LexVance thank you man, I contacted a local company I’m in Port Saint Lucie

  • @LagoonBluePools
    @LagoonBluePools 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found out the problem with outside one I’m just waiting for the part., but can we still run the one inside with out causing any damage?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. Leave the thermostat in the OFF setting and turn fan from AUTO to ON. That will run the inside only.

    • @LagoonBluePools
      @LagoonBluePools 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LexVance thank you👍

  • @19rappy
    @19rappy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Down in Central Florida my apartment complex I can only do emergencies only I have to wear a mask gloves and booties

    • @JuanMartinez-df1lc
      @JuanMartinez-df1lc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here buddy. I am on call suppose to work tommarow. But we're closed. I just have to be on standby for emergencys. Not gonna lie I am enjoying it right now

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for watching 19rappy!

    • @TM-go5rg
      @TM-go5rg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here in California. On call, emergencies only

    • @beercanburr4058
      @beercanburr4058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here in Columbia, South Carolina.

  • @boosted2.4_sky
    @boosted2.4_sky 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My unit has 24v and the contactor is pull8ng in but my unit isn't kicking on..changed the capacitor and it isn't running..added a Super Boost not kicking on...

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If the whole unit isn't turning on, make sure there's 240 volts going to it. Make sure breaker isn't tripped in the breaker box. I'd need to be there for this head scratcher 🤔.

  • @trevorjohnson2168
    @trevorjohnson2168 ปีที่แล้ว

    God I wish it were 76 inside lol, humid af and about 84 at qam. Couple days left until parts

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  ปีที่แล้ว

      👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Trevor!