Don't Just Change The Run Capacitor (Read Description)

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HVAC Techs - We have all been guilty of this at one time or another weather we admit it or not.
In this video, I find a great example of exactly why you should never just replace the run capacitor without at least briefly evaluating the entire system. You may be able to find the true cause of the failure (like airflow or refrigerant issues) Not only that but you may have a call like this one where you find a completely unrelated issue that is just waiting to cause a problem in the very near future.
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@NorCal-refrigeration 6 лет назад

Every unit is a multiple offender. Great video check the whole system every time👍👍

@raegangluski 5 лет назад

Nor-Cal Refrigeration & H.V.A.C #

@dteh4501 5 лет назад

Hey there, how long should it take to do a preventative maintenance on a system?

@HVACinSC 5 лет назад

Depends on the type of maintenance. A standard check of a residential system with no cleanings typically takes about an hour. (Paperwork included) If you are cleaning indoor, outdoor coils, and blower, it typically takes an hour and a half to 2 hours.

@lynncomstock1255 2 года назад

@@HVACinSC The gas charge cannot be evaluated until any needed maintenance is done. Neglected systems are the "multiple offenders". The hidden costs of neglect must be explained to customers. Photos help.

@HVACinSC 2 года назад

@@lynncomstock1255 As Dave and myself stated, all units are multiple offenders. Refrigerant charge/performance via Refrigerant data can be assessed when a system is dirty. In fact it is a great way to show a customer how dirty components drastically effect heat absorption and rejection. Before and after recordings of performance is the best opinion.

@sukafreecity 5 лет назад

Sign of a true and thorough technician!..Great job sir.

@goofyfoot2001 2 года назад

No, a sign of a great technician would be not charging $250 for a $10 part.

@fishyfool 2 года назад

No, a good tech makes it run. a great tech fixes without the upsell he's trying to normalize.

@HVACinSC 2 года назад

@@fishyfool Where is the "up sale" here? Please enlighten us all.

@robmaiker7092 2 года назад

@@fishyfool If my upstairs looked like that- and it did, power harness pin 1 wire was dissolved- I would want to see it or know about/ fix it before it failed or the wire dissolved

@ryanravencaller 2 года назад

@@robmaiker7092 yeah literally burnt wires? Nobody wants that and If they thought it was upsale and denied proper repair he could’ve just condemned the unit and left

@lastchance8142 3 года назад

I started my career in the military. Multi-million dollar equipment. Every service tech was required to document the condition of the entire system, not just "quick fix" it. I have maintained this mindset ever since and it has served me well. Minimal to none call-backs.

@embracethesuck1041 2 дня назад

Thanks for triggering my PMCS PTSD. 😄

@fhu868 4 года назад

This is an honorable, professional tech. Need a tech like this in Houston.

@jossuetorres177 3 года назад

In Odessa too.

@PapillonOne 3 года назад

Needed Big time in FL!!

@enriquechavezjr9594 3 года назад

You have one Walter Washington most outstanding professional.

@oldschool9746 2 года назад

You have WW-Washington HVAC in Houston area.

@billmaxfield7831 2 года назад

We have one! My guy Syed!!

@dadsworkshopbykipplabrie7982 6 лет назад

Well done son, well done. This is evidence there are still good TRUE techs out there.

@rexbrown1255 2 года назад

Proud of you for putting this out there my friend. Hope techs see and heed. I'm a 30 + year tech, instructor and manager and I'm telling you...getting people to be thorough and do a complete analysis on service calls is one of the most frustrating aspects of the trade.

@nelcomargaming6612 Год назад

Well, companies expect you to be the flash when it comes to dealing with service calls. It's not the tech's fault.

@jeffro221 11 месяцев назад

@@nelcomargaming6612 Yes, it is the tech's fault if he/she did not do a little looking and find this. This apparently hits too close to home with you. Glad you don't work for me.

@donaldducko6580 5 лет назад

Good tip! Whenever I get called out for a capacitor I go ahead and change everything. We demo the house, rebuild it, replace the septic system, repave the driveway. It will save you in the long run!

@brockr4537 5 лет назад

Sweet. How much you charge for this? My cap went out....

@jeffreykreft5442 4 года назад

Super Tech

@HVACinSC 4 года назад

I got no problem being a Super Tech. Its FAR better than being a Sucky Tech.

@jeffreykreft5442 4 года назад

@@HVACinSC that comment was not directed at you, it was for Donald! I don't know why I even try to explain, like talking to little children!

@HVACinSC 4 года назад

@@jeffreykreft5442 👍 I disregard Donald Dick.. He always sounds like a guy that got bent over and took advantage of. I was just lucky enough to be the video he watched to see how things should be done.

@michaelwildman971 Год назад

HVAC in SC, hello. my AC compresor/condencer unit quit @ 1 month ago. A snake shorted across the capacitor terminals and blew the breaker. An HVAC tech changed the cap only and left. after that, I did a crash course in AC repair and discovered the compressor coils are also burnt. I am still waiting for him to return to replace the compressor unit ... It doesn't matter to me what trade it is, i seriously appreciate a tech, like you, who goes the extra mile, has an eye for detail and strives to be an expert at whatever work they do. Good for you. There's a pat on the back for you. Keep setting the bar higher and keep up the good work.

@atlyvwire 3 года назад

You sir, are the definition of integrity. You are doing the right thing when nobody’s looking. You’re a good person.

@jasrak221 14 дней назад

And always get video proof before starting any repairs because that's the only way to prove you did the right thing when nobody was looking.

@atlyvwire 14 дней назад

@@jasrak221 jealous much?!

@jasrak221 14 дней назад

Jealous? I agree with everything he explained and added a bit of wisdom that I have learned from experience. If you don't have proof "before" you start the job some dumb ass like you would say the technician caused the burnt wires.

@davidparker9676 5 лет назад

Good Catch! The sign of a true technician, not just a parts changer. Awesome Job!

@fvrrljr 2 года назад

"We'll Fight For You!" *i Like, OLE'!*

@davidparker9676 2 года назад

@@fvrrljr I can get you 2.1 million.

@fvrrljr 2 года назад

@@davidparker9676 lump sum minus your 1/3 or else J.G Wentworth ROFL i lost it Bro HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

@JeffreyCoumbe 4 года назад

Feels good when you do the little things that hardly ever find an issue and you find it! Good Job.

@midntdlight4782 5 лет назад

I was taught by a guy who went from 0 to 100 A to Z... Never missed something and always in depth as so. Share your knowledge !

@DanArr1 3 года назад

Outstanding job. When you go above and beyond you save yourself re-work and more important, customers respect you. Great video.

@rb2287 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic job! Even though it’s hot as heck in the summer, spending just a few minutes in the attic saves a ton of heartache for you and the homeowner!

@jamesp.rogers5156 2 года назад

I've been an HVAC tech for 38 years and you are on point with this , I've been on so many call-backs because a tech that was there recently just changed the cap and didn't bother to check anything else . Hell I learned that my first year in the field . Be thorough and , like dude said It won't bite you in the ass . Good video brother .

@fistpunder Год назад

Isn't it funny to see a tech here with 38 years of service and still likes to learn new ideas, or just brush up on skills? Good job James p.rogers. That's what sets guys like you apart from the rest.

@bobboscarato1313 Год назад

@@fistpunder JD: I was in the business for 55 years, retired 10 years ago and still watch these videos and learn something every day.- Better than watching about how bad is the economy or foolish politicians. lol.

@fistpunder Год назад

@@bobboscarato1313 Thank you. If only we had the knowledge we do now with the bodies we had in our youth we could teach a whole new generation our trades. Hell, I'd do it for free if I could.

@markme4 10 месяцев назад

What caused those wires to fry like that? I was a tech for ten years, I never ran into anything like that. Fan motor pulling too many amps from tight bearings? Poor wiring job?

@vornelas82 2 года назад

I’m a new technician thank you for showing me this it’s good for the newbies to watch these types of videos.

@tomallen7699 4 года назад

Loved his comment " just because you saw it on you tube, doesn't make it right"

@JuanSanchez-ik7wx Месяц назад

Most certainly applies to this video.

@EVILTWINUNO 3 года назад

Just started my apprenticeship and I thank you for this video.

@CaneloBowWow 2 года назад

Great video. As a retired diesel tech I was taught to find out the cause of a part failure. Over the years this has saved me from doing the job over again for free. Good day.

@fistpunder Год назад

Yes, Just like I tell my customers "Fuses blow and breakers trip for a reason. Don't just reset and forget" .

@CaneloBowWow Год назад

@@fistpunder How right you are my friend.

@1984juant 6 лет назад

This is the type of video that the industry really need. Not those ME-HAVE-LOT-OF-WORK-ADMIRE ME.

@HVACinSC 6 лет назад

tecnico Exactly! Thanks for watching!

@camstrong826 4 года назад

Love this, I am a maintenance guy and I always try to teach the new guys to give the entire ac a once over. Check the coils, change the filter if it's dirty, check your refrigerant levels. It takes literally ten extra minutes and saves the headache of a call back.

@samuelg3586 3 года назад

If there is enough time considering certain variables like attic FAUs with high ceilings. I find that on a maintenance there is no way you can be this thorough when you are limited to about an hour on some homes or customers

@mrpeabodythethird 3 года назад

Let me tell you, this is excellent advice. I think we just fixed an air handling unit today that had reportedly been serviced twice by an HVAC company. I normally don't service this type of equipment but the customer wasn't getting anywhere with the HVAC company so we took a look. We stumbled onto a wire that went from the capacitor to the contactor. We are pretty sure that the connection was bad because it was a little bent out of shape. After making the repair, the unit seem to behave normally. Even in my own work, I know being thorough always pays dividends. That's what separates you from the competition. - A Sparky in Washington.

@cranium33333 4 года назад

The way I explain it to my guys is there is usually at lest 2 problems in every service call. Search them out and find them. Never know what you will run across! Great short to the point video thank you

@jw11432 Год назад

I'm a proud DIY'er that loves to try and take things on myself (when possible). Getting this kind of insight is very valuable, so thanks for putting this out!

@jeffreyvalentine9171 3 года назад

Thank you for taking time to explain this issue, because more than likely there's an underlying problem causing the capacitor to fail. Best to find an ac company with qualified tech to diagnose the overall system safe / save in the long-term.

@primusheating1 6 лет назад

Good job! Some customers complain about paying upwards to 200.00 for changing a 15-20 dollar capacitor. But they fail to realize that we do s lot more than change s capacitor. We do exactly what you do my friend and I'm glad you posted this video. GOOD JOB.........

@flisskennigen4675 5 лет назад

The problem is, of course, that half the time the tech is only changing the capacitor and doing nothing else. After all, if you can squeeze in ten $200 capacitors a day instead of five, that's money my boss likes to see. And with enough repeat service calls, customers get frustrated and end up springing for a brand new unit installation. That's even more profit.

@georgespangler1517 4 года назад

So what,,another 100 dollars to lool,,,lol,,, that's why I'm taking away HVAC guys bussiness, I'm fair,,,and self taught, I can do all the trades, and yours was the easiest for me to learn.

@HVACinSC 4 года назад

Trust me Georgie boy... You aren't taking any AC guys business. 🥴🤣

@georgespangler1517 4 года назад

There all a bunch of thieves, and most don't have a clue about what there doing,, process of elimination, and call themselves technisions,,lol,, I do the same with all the trades even auto repair, I've taught myself how to do all of them. And better then the so called professionals.

@HVACinSC 4 года назад

@@georgespangler1517 These so called thieves and hacks are far from professionals they are nothing more than a "Harry Homeowner" with a van. Not even close to licensed professionals.

@appa32472 3 года назад

Glad you posted this video. Seems like alot of the younger teks out there are picking up these lazy habits and not taking the time to inspect things more thoroughly. Thank you.

@strck0974 5 лет назад

Thankyou sir the one that changed out my capacitor didnt. He knew what was wrong on the phone and said 200$ Thankyou for knowledge from a true professional. Very grateful

@mhoush 6 лет назад

I can't agree with this more, I find myself skipping steps in my process sometimes when it's hot and slammed and it bites me every time. Most important call of the day is the call you're on, you'll get to the others when you get to them. Thanks for the videos!

@HVACinSC 6 лет назад

Michael Housh Thanks Michael!

@bradleysmith681 6 лет назад

Exactly.. The most important call IS the one your one.. Be thorough and enjoy no callback...

@eclipse369. 5 лет назад

Just make sure your boss knows this lol. Most times its the dispatcher/boss trying to hurry things along if you dont work for yourself. I take my time but however im not working all hours of the day either. If i dont get to one then there is always tomorrow. In a company this can and will cause problems so best to make sure to set up some ground rules first and not be taken advantage of. I work to live I dont live to work

@HVACinSC 5 лет назад

@@eclipse369. We have "ground rules".... Dont do things half ass and be thorough on every call. If a guy is more focused on getting done and going than making sure things are done right then he can go to one if the other 300+ companies in the area. Thankfully my employer appreciates their employees and doesn't work us like slaves which gives us even more incentive to work hard and do things the right way every time. Thanks for the comment. 👍

@drinkthekoolaidkids 5 лет назад

Man that's the best I've ever heard it put , " the most important call is the one your on " .... I'm plant maintenance electro mechanical tech and your absolutely right about your statement..... short cuts will bite you every time.

@ziggydiaz7601 4 года назад

Sir, you are a professional, and this is why you need people that know what they are doing, have the training AND experience to give them a complete system vision of things, thereis no substitute for that and its multiplied with your honest actions towards your client's best interest. God bless you and allows safe returns you to your family every day.

@molliesdad4702 3 года назад

Great job alerting home owners and others in your trade about the importance of being thorough. Thanks for sharing

@HVACUncensored 6 лет назад

Amen Brad!! Great Video man. This is so true. We can’t have blinders on when we pull up to a call. Even though a customer says it’s outside I still check inside first before I go outside. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@HVACinSC 6 лет назад

HVAC Uncensored Couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching brotha!

@johnmartin3548 2 года назад

I never let anyone work on my unit. I might actually trust you though. Thank you for making this video. I hope there are more technicians out there that actually care about their work. Some people have passion and integri, and some just want a Quick Check.... Much respect for you Sir.

@TheDigitaldoug 2 года назад

Last time an AC guy came out he told he put in 14 oz of refrigerant, yet when I asked him how he knew it was 14 oz he got mad. He didn't put 2 7 oz cans of refrigerant in, nor did he have a reverse scale. When pressed he said he had a calibrated elbow. When I got his bill, I subtracted the refrigerant charge and told him I have a calibrated check writing hand. Never BS a BS er.

@HVACinSC 2 года назад

@@TheDigitaldoug There are crooks in every line of work that involves $. Typically it's the guys that offer to diagnose the system for "free" or drastically discounted "diagnostic" rate. 🤷‍♂️

@fistpunder Год назад

I think the people who have come to watch this video and made comments are an example of people wanting to be better at what they do by looking for information anyplace they can.

@blazeeisner9620 6 лет назад

Love it. Sometimes because I’m old I have to be reminded..... Be thorough! Great video and lesson. Have a great weekend. God bless.

@HVACinSC 6 лет назад

Blaze Eisner Same to you and thank you for watching !

@weebanime_atx5483 2 года назад

Thats crazy its been over 4 years since this video & its still helping ppl. A mechanic literally switched my capacitor & not even a week later my unit broke down. It ended up being my fan motor

@storeman08033 2 года назад

Do it right the first time. Fire hazard, avoided, excellent job here technician. Thoughtful and thorough. Customer for LIFE

@drifter436 6 лет назад

Nice catch,you are right most will not check anything. Just leave and move on. Enjoyed this video. A good reminder for all of us.

@HVACinSC 6 лет назад

drifter436 Thanks buddy!

@mikep9991 4 года назад

Good advice on an endless day! Generally I'm already running late for my next 5 or 6 calls for the day. Going back does suck for sure... Usually a crapshoot. Depends on the schedule really

@juliov1506 3 года назад

Great video and even better repair man , you should be awarded for true repair practices 👍🏻

@phillipjoy8191 6 лет назад

You’re right I learned years ago to spend the extra time .It will save on call backs and putting a bad taste in the customers mouth.Great video 😀

@HVACinSC 6 лет назад

Phillip Joy Thanks for watching Phillip!

@bradleysmith681 6 лет назад

Good video... And always check wires to verify they're firmly terminated.. I've found so many loose wires that it's almost scary..

@colescrustycars 5 лет назад

Thank you.... recently had two different HVAC contractors tell me my compressor has a intermittent internal short. The unit started tripping the breaker randomly. Sometimes once a day. Sometimes once a week. So two different companies diagnosed it as a bad compressor that was intermittently shorted... I didn't believe it. Ended up finding that my outside disconnect panel had a loose connection and burned up the panel and breaker contacts. Wouldn't trip the outside breaker but would trip the inside. 60amp outside. 40amp inside. Put a new $18 outside disconnect panel in and works flawlessly. The unit is older so I guess it was easy for them just to condemn the unit.

@Quentyn73 5 лет назад

That's all they do. Mo money

@kevinmccool3719 3 года назад

Lot of snakes in the biz unfortunately

@thisguy333 2 года назад

They would have had a call back for the same thing then looked like dummys

@chrisl6263 2 года назад

@@kevinmccool3719 not exactly snakes, id put it more to inexperienced or don't know. If they are younger in the trade. If they have 10+ years then id say lazy. As checking checking compressor windings before condemning it should be first and foremost. For me, I open all panels on a maintenance.... sad part is commercial is different. They bid time. And usually its just enough to change filters and ensure its cooling or heating...

@Rccrdawgs 2 года назад

That's because you called companies with Sales Techs not service techs, sales techs have no experience in depth to know how to actually diagnose a system. I went on a call the other day and customer told the same thing. Breaker lugs were very loose and the breaker was tripping on heat. Sales tech wouldn't have a clue!

@cristinazoli 3 года назад

Wish all technicians were so diligent has you, instead they try to make only the money. Thank you for be honest and good tech.

@clarencegreene2 2 года назад

Can't say it any better than the others - thank you for the wake up call! Just learning, but see that I've picked up a bad habit that I will be stopping TODAY!

@NMranchhand 6 лет назад

Pretty fine example of your point. Thank you, I’ll remember that.

@jhhvacplumbing1944 6 лет назад

You are so correct sir, wish everyone just took the extra time and looked around .

@HVACinSC 6 лет назад

JH HVAC & Plumbing Thanks for watching Justin!

@AlexAplin Год назад

Thank goodness I watched your video so I could make sure my problem wasn't bigger than I thought, it's just my capacitor. My interior unit was just put in and thank goodness it was put in very nicely done! Which I had never noticed until today!

@martinmoffitt4702 2 года назад

be as thorough as possible with everything you do! thanks for reinforceing that do it the right way!

@aircooledtx 6 лет назад

Good to check,dirty condenser ,disconnect for loose wire outside, indoor coil/blower and you caught loose connection..Good job.

@Sctronic209 6 лет назад

Good advice I like to try and find the reason for failures.

@Dahaas2003 Год назад

Great Tip...to go beyond the apparent obvious. Will integrate this into my DIY diagnostic in the future. Thank you!

@deafhvacrsocal5292 5 лет назад

I absolutely agreed with you all the way. I don't meet too many honest and ethic techies. Golden stuff , sir !

@splintercelloo7 4 года назад

If only people could be honest... In a day and age of digital libraries, you are doing a true service to the DIY-ers. I've falling prey to this at least half a dozen times. By fall prey I mean the dual run cap was the only problem BUT there is always a potential for other issues.

@adiliosamuels253 4 года назад

Great video n advice!! I ended up changing capacitor myself after calling several techs each giving me diff quotes ranging from $100-$400. There’s no consistency in pricing which is why a lot of homeowners lean towards these DIY videos. Need more quality folks like yourself out there.

@apophisprime7135 3 года назад

I worked for a couple of AC companies. I was a straight shooter but it's the dirtiest business I've ever been a part of. Having to bite your tongue while watching honest people get shafted isn't how you want to live your life. I make less money now but I'm happier.

@seanmathews1826 3 года назад

The national average cost to replace a dual run capacitor is about $250. This includes the diagnostic fee. $400 is way too high.

@kevinmccool3719 3 года назад

The damn capacitor cost less than 30 dollars around here. If you have electronics and electrical experience you can easily do this. Damn, 250 to 400 bucks average price for a service call to do this is ridiculous. Most tech's I've seen swap the cap and are gone it 15 minutes, not really checking anything else. It's really a shame.

@seanmathews1826 3 года назад

@@kevinmccool3719 As I said in another post if you can replace the capacitor yourself then please do it. There is no shortage of work for me to do. But when you call an AC company to do that repair there are multiple employees that are involved in the process. First there is the technician who has to get paid and I don't work for minimum wage. Second there is the shop manager that works 8 hours a day doing inventory to make sure all the trucks in the company are fully stocked so the repairs can be done. He has to be paid. Then there is that nice lady you talked to on the phone who booked the service call for you. She gets paid too. Then there is the boss of the company who wants his cut. Not to mention the cost of the part it's self. All of this is what is known as (Overhead cost) and every business has overhead costs and nobody is in business to break even. That's why AC companies charge what they do for capacitors.

@HVACinSC 3 года назад

Sean hit the nail on the head. I like having a nice work vehicle, health insurance, and great pay for the work I do. The same people that complain about our prices are the same folks that don't flinch buying $8 Starbucks coffee or $100 shoes that actually cost 5% of their retail price. Seems like mechanics (Auto, HVAC, Plumbing, ect) are expected by some people to work for peanuts. Not gonna happen. My experience and expertise comes with a price tag. Good work aint cheap and cheap work ain't good. Choose wisely.

@javierloya4086 3 года назад

Thank you very much for the video. My ac wasn’t working properly I followed your advice and checked the connections to the capacitor and the wires were completely corroded. It’s working fine now, saved me some money. Thanks again.

@johnvalenzuela5279 3 года назад

Dude you are a rare breed. A master of your craft. With technology now you can video the probs in attic so folks don't think your trying to rip them off.

@derekcaylor8449 6 лет назад

Maintenance is the key here. People today think they can just run a piece of equipment forever without preventative maintenance. Many HVAC problems can be solved before a breakdown.

@danielzamora3625 6 лет назад

Great Tech tips!!!! Agree with you 💯 Great video

@billmain4090 5 лет назад

Great advice. My instructor back in 1988 taught us to always do a thorough TI including checking the refrigerant charge. CYA and catch any opportunity to make that money.

@sparkplug1018 5 лет назад

Great advice. Give it a good look, document, repair the issue and move on with your day.

@chrisrodriguez6502 6 лет назад

100% agree, always do a quick check

@daveyeager9442 6 лет назад

Very good video, I worked on one just today, initial call was, " the indoor coil had froze up so we changed the filter". My inspection found a burnt wire and bad dual run capacitor on the outdoor unit, a gimped up stat and no trap in the condensate drain. Replaced a capacitor, repaired the wire, and replaced the stat. Will fix the drain line later. Oh, the refrigerant charge was fine. Good customer service is key, check the whole system while you are there.

@jimmyphillips1122 6 месяцев назад

Just scrolled up on this video, thank you for the motivation to always be better.

@Zildjian_DW 11 месяцев назад

Kudos to you for being a real HVAC technician! The lazy techs I have experienced should have never been working on systems.

@ChristianApologeticsTruther 4 года назад

I’m guilty sometimes of just swapping the capacitor. I will take this advice!

@One1WestKings 3 года назад

It would probably also be dispatchers or bosses fault why we only change caps sometimes. Most bosses are on you making sure you in and out. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@samuelg3586 3 года назад

@@One1WestKings I agree with you.. there is not enough time alloted to be this thorough, especially when we have a time limited schedule per call and each home is different. Pulling out the 8 ft ladder, going back and forth, talkative customers watching over your shoulder etc.

@NativeBowhunter1965 3 года назад

I find wires melted together all the time too. Good service techs check the entire system saving the customer money in the long run from further damage and fires. Checked a system yesterday and found an air filter that hadn’t been changed in at least 2 years and they wondered why the system wasn’t cooling and why water had drenched their carpet. Crazy! Another reason was no trap installed in condensate drain line. I know we’re in a hurry to make money for the company but some things end up causing businesses to lose money. When customer saw it they hired me to fix any upcoming issues. Being thorough pays, it doesn’t cost. Great video you posted!

@jeffburtonnottheracecardriver 5 лет назад

thanks for taking the time to share that... it's too easy to get complacent when overworked!

@viewer54322 3 года назад

Really enjoyed the attention to detail and explaination of your thought process. Cheers

@throttlebottle5906 6 лет назад

nice find, always wise to check all the basics quickly. never know what kind of mess you'll find. the problem is, the big players want more service calls and claim unrelated issues, which in reality it is, but it's pure sloppy and greedy not checking it over :)

@HVACinSC 6 лет назад

+throttle bottle Very true. Thanks for watching

@robertgaitskell7212 5 лет назад

Well done mate I wish there more technicians like you, from a fellow technician

@HVACinSC 5 лет назад

+Robert Gaitskell I appreciate that Robert!

@KIRBZVIDS 4 года назад

Enjoy watching ya vids buddy and like the way you explane what your doing and how you go about repairing things the proper way :)

@YahWeh-uw5kz 3 года назад

Thank you for this, I watched another video that was good but did not go into the things you went into. I bought a capacitor thinking that was the issue but when it did not fix it I searched for more videos. The name of your vid caught my attention and subsequently made me go to the attic and that when I found a switch that I thought went to something else turned off. You saved me at least $85. Thanks for you and people like you brother!

@KungFuMaintenance 6 лет назад

Always best to look at and consider the whole picture!!! Often videos are not whole picture as they focus in on small fragments as HVAC is huge area of study! You have to start somewhere but the whole sum must be considered for accurate calculations and maintenance!!! Always keep on learning and earning up! In all ways practice safety to go the distance.

@HVACinSC 6 лет назад

+KungFuMaintenance Very true but unfortunately many viewers (especially new guys in the field) dont know that and only see what we share. Thanks for watching.

@lowhombre 6 лет назад

Awesome advice, thank you sir.

@phydauex 11 месяцев назад

Great video. It's good to see someone go a little deeper than the simple obvious "repair". Your dead on about finding other issues by taking a few minutes to look around.

@jaxnaturals 12 дней назад

Definitely helps! Headed to the attic to check. Thanks from AZ

@patricklang7162 Год назад

Thanks for being a great tech. Not many of us left. I’ve done residential install and service and commercial service and install for 8 years and finally became an in house commercial hvac tech. I finally get to spend even more time on units going through them and getting to fix things I otherwise would not be able to convince customers to go through with. It’s really awesome that people like us are still out there. Pass the message along to any guy you ever train.

@harrydejesus2975 6 лет назад

Thanks for the information. That is good to know.

@mcasur6295 2 года назад

Great advise. A thorough check saves time. It’s always easier to do it right the first time then finding time to have to fix it the second time for free

@bokneeza 2 года назад

Need more people like you that inspects the job 100%

@jmoneyskins91 6 лет назад

Good tight connection is very important!

@matthewpryor571 2 месяца назад

I see exactly what you are saying. Thank you for your guidance and most importantly, your incredible ethical attitude. Well done, Sir!

@AaronCo29 3 года назад

I worked for a bigger company that didn't want you to check all of that, just fix the problem and go to the next call, they would even call you in if you spent more than 20 minutes on a bad cap call and would tell you that by checking those other things, it cost the company $$$ and they would base your bonus and raises, or the lack of on that criteria, as well as, they would consider it a call back and base your bonus and raises on that as well, but would still charge the customer because it was a different issue. I on the other hand, with my own business will always check everything, like you have pointed out, and customers really appreciate that fact and the fact it saves them money in the long run.

@brandonsuire9601 2 года назад

We had a tech come out for AC repair, you have reassured me it was the best $186 i spent this week !

@garydudgeon 5 лет назад

Enjoying going back to watch some older videos again. So true about checking for additional causes or contributing factors. You are probably also familiar with Nor Cal Dave who must be the king of finding "multiple offenders". A real problem in the industry now is a five year old unit may well be on it's third capacitor but a twenty year old unit may likely still have the original capacitor. They need to make them like they used to. Good video.

@HVACinSC 5 лет назад

Thanks! Yeah man, Norcal Dave is a RU-vid buddy of mine!

@kevinmccool3719 3 года назад

My old unit was an old general electric made in 1976. Changed out some original capacitors in it for the first time in late 90's and a contactor. Around 2010 replaced another capacitor. Finally around 2015 the original compressor finally died and replaced every thing inside and out. Within the first 3 years of a brand new Trane the capacitor is bad. Replaced it, checked every thing else, all appear good. Clean coils often and filter changes. Capacitors now are just crap. Always keep a spare on hand plus a contactor.

@ScreenPrintR 6 лет назад

Thank you for the video.

@JamesReedy 2 года назад

I agree, I'm glad you said sometimes it's just that tho. I can tell you from my own experience at this house I replaced it and it's been running strong for 5 years.

@1971omi 3 года назад

Man I love your videos. Not show off. Actual real tech. God bless. Keep it up.

@dansawinski1676 6 лет назад

The difference between a professional and an imitator. Excellent advice.

@JackSuicide69 6 лет назад

No, that's the difference between a professional and a parts changer. Way too many unlicensed part changers out there

@rolex101575 5 лет назад

I’m a Hvac contractor, I’ll let you do my Ac You the man

@HVACinSC 5 лет назад

+Khalid Khokhar Thanks brother

@jbyrd420michigan5 2 года назад

Parts changers not problem solvers ty sir for being an honest person

@katoria69 5 месяцев назад

out of all the videos i watched today, this one stuck out the most and made a very good point. thank you

@ramiroreyesm 6 лет назад

Great Video. Thanks!!!

@kickingagainstthepricks4059 6 лет назад

The byproduct of GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE?? MONEY!! A good technician, No a GREAT technician always thinks things through. And thanks for posting your thoughts.

@kevinmccool3719 3 года назад

Unfortunately a lot of companies take advantage of their best technicians and run them in the ground till they leave. New hires with little to no experience making 2 bucks less than they pay good technicians. Seems like no matter how many headache calls you fix for other tech's the boss never appreciates or notices, they just push and push making them rich, taking all the credit but meanwhile wearing you out. I've been job to job many lasting 10 years each and they all don't respect or want to pay to keep good qualified people.

@bassfan71 9 месяцев назад

As a DIY guy this is very useful thanks. I'll have to check the other components in my system as to why the run capacitor on one of my units keeps going bad every few years.

@Lapeerphoto 3 года назад

Good advice!! Similar to fuses blowing and people just tossing in a larger fuse. It blew for a reason. So check! Good vid. Thanks for the advice!

@bobjazzman9038 6 лет назад

That looked like it was toasted for years. Great save on your part

@kevinmccool3719 3 года назад

Yes it appeared fried I indeed, very scary and dangerous, could of started a house fire.

@joemedin4694 6 лет назад

Yeah but these people see whats wrong and a fix on you tube. And cant understand if that made it run why are you trying to charge me 2 hours when you-tube says its a 10 min fix????but who gets blamed if the house catches fire you again because wasn’t that what you charged me for diagnosis, And inspection. The tech never wins. In most cases not all, but Some. and some folks actually are happy that you took the extra time. Nice work!

@greenidguy9292 5 лет назад

Joe Medin Maybe if you tried explaining why you’re charging them for 2 hours instead of just handing them a bill things would go better.

@jamesjohnson9050 5 лет назад

Great Video. Always check the entire system even if it’s just a really dirty filter freezing the system up Or it’s kicked out on high pressure.

@mariodentale9809 11 месяцев назад

Enjoyed your Honesty and "True tested methods of discovery of a typical mechanical/ electrical failure ! This is why we do not have hundreds of airplanes crashing every day and every other types of failures ! Good Mechanics/Technicians doing the Right job Everytime not just beating the clock ! We need more of YOU !