BEER WALK IN DISASTER 

I dont understand anything on this channel, but I love watching it. Maybe one day I'll wake up and just magically understand lmao

I just pretend to know what you're doing.

0:56.. that’s what we call a thermal event. If we say a fire then that’s a lot of paper work...

I love the way you shared your adventure in discovery and diagnosis. You are not only a great technician who cares about your product but you have a great sense of how to show your work on video to make it interesting to your viewers. And your monologue at the end shows you are someone who's character and dedication put you in a class that is truly rare among your peers. Anyone who works with you or even just shares your company is very fortunate.

27:28 Sightglass flashing (saturation) with 27* subcooling shown on gauges. This is a false subcooling indicating non-condensibles (air) in the condenser. The rusty looking stainer 25:26 is also evidence of air/moisture in the system. The compression ratio of 5:1 indicates a very robust compressor. The non-condensibles being removed during the compressor change out makes it look as if the compressor was at fault but it almost certainly wasn't. On the bright side, moisture may have made the oil acidic and damaged the compressor winding insulation. It may have been short for this world anyway. Non-condensibles are notoriously difficult to diagnose and I am guilty of getting it wrong also. I hope this comment can help save unnecessary work for someone in the future. P.S. The value of dedicated and honorable service exemplified in this video is priceless!

It boils down to one word: commitment. You have the passion and ownership way too many people lack. I worked 18 years as a facilities/hvacr tech for Sears/Kmart, lost my job when they went bankrupt, but I stood my watch all the way to the end and never bailed out, even when we knew the end was near. Lived thru several hurricanes, massive blackouts, store fires, floods, overnight remodels, the whole works.

I also think about jobs at night, dream about them sometimes too. Worse one was a remote location gas heated rock pizza oven. Had to crawl behind a panel to get to the gas valve. Replaced valve, removed the plug, hooked up my manometer, made my adjustments. Fought my way back out of that tight area, filthy, sweating. Function test, left, made my flight. Got home, happy, job complete. Going to bed that night and couldn't remember if I put the damn plug back in! Bothered me for a few days until I remembered screwing it back in.

From all us Craft-Brewers Id want to give a big thank-you to all you HVAC guys that put in those extra hours to keep our beer cold.

I got go through your plastic screen protector removal. I feel blessed to be here now.

13:55 satisfying plastic tear off 🤤

Usually you can't get anything fixed correctly with a fist full of fifties. You are awesome and unique. A person of honor & integrity.

Para mi es todo lo contrario yo te agradezco nos regales tú tiempo enseñándome a trabajar con responsabilidad y respeto hacia el cliente y a uno mismo. De verdad eres un gran amigo y tecnico muchas gracias por todo lo que haces. Saludos desde Coacalco Edo de México.

So many of your calls you find either the unit was never installed correctly or maintenance / repairs were so slipshod that the client has paid for $$$ hundreds if not 1000s of $$$ in wasted electric bills. You are a good man!

Iv had a fair few sleepless nights, just this week i had a bad ductless condencer, still in the works of diagnosing it. Changed the blown main board, 4 error codes. Took care of them. Get system to run. Then after 20 minutes heat sink board explodes. Patience and diligence is the key. I would love to learn these big commercial jobs. Your a great teacher!

These videos pain me as a refrigeration tech. Here I am trying to enjoy my day off and RU-vid goes "hey I know how much you looooooove work"

I work in IT. Appears you're my HVAC equiv. kindred =P Been many an occasion where I went back to a customer site at no cost as a result of giving a shit. Anyone can do the job, very few do it well... =)

As a retired aircraft mechanic, I fully understand the sleepless nights from going through the steps of a job and mentally reviewing to make sure the job was done correctly. It’s all about safety, personal workmanship standards and making sure the customer gets what is needed to make their equipment perform as intended. If you’re go through the trouble to learn a trade, go to work everyday, you need to know as much as possible about your job. Unfortunately, many prescribe to I’ll do whatever is easier regardless if their work is of good quality. Half can’t find their way to work most days. You’re a credit to your trade and are doing great things. Keep up the excellent work! Don’t let others bad attitudes, sloppy work ever change the way you do things. Carry on brother.

Taking applied thermodynamics really cool to see what I'm learning in the real world.

That is rediculous, I would have re-wired the whole thing. That previous tech/installer who bypassed everything and originally wired it needs a good beating lol

Its a joy watching a professional at work. thank you!

Caring for your money source is good practice. When the client sees that he will use you again. I find it interesting how you determine the faults and importantly, why they failed. I was a QC inspector and i applied the positive negative positive culture. REVEAL THE GOOD. EXPOSE THE BAD. CONTINUALLY IMPROVE. Thank you again.

I am retired 5 yrs now and watching you makes me SO SO glad I am

Of course it happens on a Friday 😂😴😴 I have to respect your patience and thoroughness even given the time and circumstances... Great work bro👌👍

This guy knows his stuff for sure.its very entertaining to me..Im a collision repair guy aand I do paintless dent repair on cars for 30 years.

HVACR, I don't know if you're reading this, but I've seen a lot of "previous companies" jobs done, and billed the customer. Worst thing is, that I've found the same thing from our previous employees, and now we have to do some damage control, to make customer happy. I've used to be an electrician, nowadays fire safety professional. Keep up the good work, and greetings from Finland.

I'm a residential tech and I can't stop watching your vids. Evening though I'll probably never touch a walk in refrigeration system

You finally peeled the plastic wrap off your gauge set! Thank you! That always drove me crazy.... Kidding aside, sweet video. Lots of good information!

I used to worry also to the point where I began to memorize and I could go back in my mind and see what I did. I worked with patients. Usually sixteen but sometimes the whole building some 60 patients and I was amazed how I could go back in my mind and remember every pill and every dose I gave each patient. The mind is an amazing tool when you teach it. I’m glad you take pride in your work. People can lose trust in an entire business over one mistake albeit could be a big mistake. I watch your videos all the time.

I dont know how i got here, all i know is that im happy i did. I may not under stand but you make it entertaining ither way

Your ocd, is what makes you a good tech. Also allows you to teach, and film without questioning what you are doing with the work ! I used to travel from north west Al. to south east Al. doing post offices, and mall rtus. Travel is what makes it so tedious also. Thx, PEACE

I can only wish when I became a tech that I had someone like yourself training me to do things properly. I been doing this for a little over 17 yrs., unfortunately I got a late start cause I'm 57 and I can honestly say I'm impressed with your workmanship. Basically I learned as I went and I take pride in my work as well.. Keep doing what you doing my brother. You are what all hvac techs should strive to be. Thanks for the videos. I basically work with ac/heat not refrigeration. So I'm learning some things that I'm not to familiar with or rather yet not as skilled.

Man.. so many new components that i do not come across residential systems.. wish you went a bit more in depth about them all and how they work. But you already are doing sooo much. You' ve no idea how much im learning. Bless you, sir

I signed up for an off campus HVAC class for my senior year of high school and me watching your content almost daily, really makes me excited for it.

That's how it goes, you keep pulling the thread until you can hold both ends in your hands. Good work! Lot of similarities to auto repair in the methodology of the problem solving.

“Beer: the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s little problems.” - H. Simpson. 😉

Al, I'm a tech based in Miami, I've been on the job for three and a half years and the company that I was working for was mainly a hot side company and they didn't know much about refrigeration but they sent us out on refrigeration calls with no training, they hired me straight out of HVACR school when I graduated so everything I know, I had to learn from trial and error and tech support from manufacturers and other techs.I just want to let you know that you are doing a great job and that I learn something important everytime I watch your videos, keep up the good work and thank you soooooo much !!!

Doing this for over 20 years and now with customers having NTEs and third party management that wants quotes for everything to do the work, it's very hard for a tech to do his job. I liked it in the old days where you asked the MOD what he wanted you to do and they said just do it. I liked it when you were allowed to keep what you needed on your truck to get the job done the first time out. With big corporations buying smaller companies it's all about the numbers as far as what you are allowed to keep on your truck, what you carry on your truck would not fly with companies who are owned by big corporations.

I dont’t understand 1 word about hvac but i’m at your 6th video without stopping… I love how you go deep into finding the real issue.

Don't shave hours off something like this, you do too good of a job too not get paid enough. I know very little about this stuff and I'm not in the trade, but I watch these videos because I know you do a good job. It's fun to watch someone who actually cares about what they do...

Whatever your getting paid , it's not enough . I know nothing about the refrigeration business but love the electrical troubleshooting . You leave no stone unturned, excellent job !

The original salesman sold them a unit that was a freezer. Then the Tech did a crap job installing it. Pretty Standard Work. Great Effort on your part turning a Freezer into a Cooler. Well done.

after getting to the end of this, I do the exact same thing, It Is More About Doing What's Best For The Customer And Not Always About Profit.

I'm not in the trade myself, I went to school for Industrial maintenance and Robotics so i follow you on the majority of things. But you have taught me some tricks on contactors and such i didn't even learn in school, I love your channel. It is nice to see someone that takes pride in their work. Even on my side there are too many hammer and chisel mechanics that don't take the 5 extra minutes to do it right and screw the next guy. Someone like you is what a tradesman should be. Keep up the good work.

THATS PRIDE RIGHT THERE MATE. Keep up the awesome work, you and your team should be very proud for having such a high standards, professionalism and care for your customers. WELL DONE MATE !! 👍🏻🇦🇺

Love that old Simpson meter on the shelf behind your desk. Good old analog lol. What I started on in the seventies.

Anybody else noticed the satisfying moment when he takes the plastic off the screen of his manifold

Chris, you've made me a better technician. Looking at the bigger picture I am beginning to find that its not hard to unravel additional problems in a system. Your work is awesome and your customers are lucky to have you. I lose sleep in regards to the same, I care about my customers and I only want them to be taken care of. It is nice to know I am not the only technician that thinks like that. Again thanks Chris!

1 An auxiliary switch is only needed if your breaker cannot handle the load of both the compressor and heaters. 2 Beer cooler runs close to 32 degree. 3 Someone made the limit switch on both Evaps disappear and they screwed up the wiring.

It’s very satisfying to watch a video made by a person who knows how to make things work properly. Skill, experience, and caring about doing high quality work all fit together to show “how to do it right.”

I would recommend making a checklist for yourself when performing a compressor swap. That way at the end of the day, you know you completed all the tasks required and you can sleep at night. Keep up the good content!

18:50 "until your wrist clicks" 🤣

You are a total professional ,a rarity of this day and age

I hate those types of service calls. Have to call in to get NTE increases multiple times. I feel like they start to think I'm lying just to milk them for money or I'm just throwing parts at it to figure out the problem. Even though I attach pictures of everything I do before and after I still get that feeling.

One of the few who actually look out for the customer. I did the same when I was an electrician.

I really like how your passion for the trade comes across in your closing remarks. I'm like that. Of course I want to get paid but I more than that I want to do the very best I can do to satisfy the customer.

Haha, you actually boiled down what it takes to be a great tech in any field. Those same values are wanted and in short supply in IT, as well. It's most likely why I enjoy watching your videos -- without thinking about it I recognized a similar work ethic. I've learned in my many years (I'm in my 50's) that there are some people you meet and after chatting for a few minutes say, "Yep, I'd work with that dude, no problem. He sounds like he likes to get sh*t done and done right the 1st time." 👍

Hate days / nights like this. Comes with the job. You did good.

Wow good job, you even used the Crescent/Adjustable wrenches correctly, Most don't even know. Great Videos by the way, really enjoy the skill and knowledge. Thanks

What usually happens at 3:50 is there is an auxiliary contactor on the compressor contactor that prevents the defrost contactor from engaging while the compressor is running. You mention it at 4:30 so my information is unnecessary. Those powerheads were in a really rough spot. It really annoys me when I have to deal with stuff like that. The design engineers make no accommodations for service... You were not kidding about this being a disaster. Holy smokes.

Great work Chris, At 15:38 the IPR internal pressure relief was that the word you were looking for.

If someone doesn’t care they need to find another job. You crush it daily Chris!

Your toolbox talk at the end is bang on and I’m very much like you...I’m trying to convince my boss that quality not quantity is important for returning customers . I’m an electrician and if any parts fail I replace or repair them...and in my own time bench strip it to see cause of malfunction....I too have sleepless nights due to work...but rarely. Enjoying your video’s.keep up the good work.

Not an HVAC guy BUT love watching your video's as I learn from your thought process and have learned a LOT about HVAC systems. Thanks for GREAT video and explanations. Keep up the GREAT work and THANK YOU.

Amazing to see the manpower behind things a lot of us take for granted. And how others manage to take shortcuts that end up biting everyone in the butt later. Kudos for the content!

Another Larry, Moe and Curly mess up job! Great job fixing it up!

You did a really good job on this multiple offender. I have learned so much from your videos. Your monologue at the end really hit home for me. I feel the exact same way as you. So many techs are ripping businesses off. If you are upfront with the customer and build that trust by having their best interests at heart the money will follow. If the owner is still a jerk let someone else take them. Eventually you get so busy through your rep that the only reason you get sleepless nights is because youre working so much. Thanks for being real and being an inspiration

Thank you. I have spent much of my life cleaning up messes others left for me to work on. Not always fun, but it kept me busy, challenged and employed. Keep up the good work.

I used to work a maintenance job at 18 for a meat packing plant. I would go I. On weekends and clean those ceiling units of all the meat particles that would be caked into the fins. It was a fun job and it made me some good money, I never did maintenance work like this but I cleaned the dirt and dust out of the roof units and just basic cleaning on inside units on the loading docks and in the freezers and processing rooms. I really enjoy seeing this aspect of the job.

Yeah, been down that OCD/a*****-retentive road - too..., retired avionics engineer, owned a Carrier dealership because of aviation being so 'cyclical', did broadcast engineering because my high school had a TV Station. I never liked the way that condensing units came wired from the factory, so I spent two hours building everything into an internal harness (also utilized only perfect right angles). Tinned ALL stranded wiring at the termination points, coated bare metal everything with Boshield. Every condensing unit received it's very own dedicated grounding rod, with 10 AWG treated copper grounding wire. CAD - drawn schematics/layouts/box diagrams for everything we ever installed. Justified the 'overpolishing' by telling the commenter(s), "that 90% of the durability of the equipment directly relates to the quality of the installation". I sold my half of the business to my business partner; there are still a few "Carrier Round Ones" working, that we installed in 1981. Those contractors who don't work to a "set standard", empower those who do, with the clientele which they lose.

A great technician will always second guess himself. That’s what makes us great. Self deprecating is a great technician quality!

I really enjoy your videos! Im not an ac tech but my older brother did commercial work like you. I worked with him on change outs 30 yrs. ago. During summers in high school. Im a master electrician now. You need to get yourself a phase rotation meter. Some equipment will be ruined almost immediately if you get the rotation wring.

Im so glad I found your videos I just get excited watching this knowing one day I will be able to do this once I graduate

Thank you for taking the time to care about your customer I wish more companies had customer “service” in mind not just $$$

Your work is amazing!!! The fact that you care about your work is priceles. Hope your customers value it.

Way to go! nice work, there was a lot of cobbing on that system, before you got there. you can't take it for granted that someone else's work was correct, power heads ect. Again great job! NEVER LET THE BEER GET WARM!!!!!!

it was like a bad dream , and you were trying to come out of it , finally you did it with all your knowledge and common sense !

Wow talk about full picture diagnostics. You did right by your customer I hope they notice especially since they didn’t loose a single sale in beer after all of that. Great job

Dude this was an epic service call. You're a man of integrity and your priorities are in the right place. Customer-first mentality will take you far. I would hire you or work for you/with you no question. (FWIW, I do exactly the same thing - I dwell on my work for days because I want my craftsmanship to be perfect. Sometimes even years later I'll think about jobs I've done and wonder whether everything is still working properly.)

Wow Chris what a days work. I would be brain dead at 3pm. Love your videos, wish i was your apprentices, always learn alot for your videos, thanks for still filming even on a rough day🙏

I'm a small business owner and technician in Australia, and I feel you. I know all about sleepless nights because even the best technicians, still can second guess themselves, and like you said, it's because we care. Thanks for you great coverage on HVACR. It's better then watching a movie to us thirst for knowledge Technicians. Cheers.

Not even sure why im watch your videos as i am a well seasoned wood flooring technician by trade, however i do for what ever reason enjoy watching your videos. You mentioned at the end of this one about taking care of the customers, even shaving hours to cut the cost sometimes, i find my self doing the same thing in my line of work.any way just wanted to say nice work on the videos and thank you.. stay safe man

You are a true professional. I have any kind of work done on anything I hope they come with your attitude and attention to detail! Thanks!

i wish our politicians would follow your work ethic - might solve so many of our countries problems - just glad to know you take pride in your work and treat every job with care.

going back to some videos I haven't watched yet. WOW great video! Hats off for this one.

It's awesome to see a great tech in action...many would just treat the symptoms and hand over the bill, and the next bill when they come back because they didn't fix the initial problem.

I feel your pain......I thought I was the only one to have sleepless nights. Super Tech...👍👍 Love your passion and commitment

Your work and knowledge is worth every penny you charge.

One observation. Exercise caution when converting an electric defrost evaporator to air defrost in a cooler system. A lot of beer coolers are designed with a wide TD (Up to 15 DegF) and are kept at 33 degF to 35 degF. If you eliminate the heaters on an evaporator in a system designed this way you might experience excessive frost problems because of this. This also applies to other applications like Carcass Hanging (pull-down) rooms were Electric Defrost is preferred on the design aspect because of the high humidity conditions expected and the 31 degF temp requirement in the room (As per ASHRAE refrigeration handbook). A technician might believe that because the system is a "cooler" electric defrost is not needed and that is not always the case. In this video, the technician made a good explanation of the problems he might experience by doing the change and was aware that the room was not being kept lower than 37 degF.

Don't work enough on these things but watching this im learning a lot

the effort in filming and explaining this is priceless. skills all day everyday. much respect

Never lose that passion . You are making the difference there.

Your videos are great. Love your work ethic and how driven you are for your customers.

You are awesome! You are the kind of tech that I love to work with. Your well worth the money.

I Honestly learn so much from your videos, keep the amazing videos comin buddy!

Everyone needs to learn to relax so they can get a good night's sleep... That *can* be hard... I remember when I was younger enjoying the sound of the rain... Now it keeps me up, wondering if the roof is leaking, and if all the sump pumps are working!

I know that you don't need to be told but you do really beautiful work!

Totally agree, take pride in your working practice and escalate concerns/estimate. I work in a different industry “software engineering” and see the same problem - I wouldn’t quite say it these words, but talking to a client i would often say “ You can patch it with this, and you’ll be back working/in business , but longer term X Y Z will need to be done”. There’s often a server/network/capacity/housekeeping issue underlying it - usually housekeeping.

Nightmare after an "easy" call... friday or saturday afternoon-evening OF COURSE. Not wanting to change a compressor at 6 pm on a friday... and ending chanching it. Can't sleep because that turning wrench or that missing bolt or dubious pressure you leave... was all right anyways. To make a couple of hours driving next day on the weekend (praying sometimes if the mess was huge) ONLY to watch with your own eyeballs everything is fine. If not faced any of these situations sometimes you're not working on refrigeration.

As I have said for 15 years, you can teach people a lot of skills, but you can’t teach someone to care! Great job man!

I work residential and I wish I could go on a ride along with you. Great videos man! Keep up the good honest work!