It is amazing that a technician could have missed such an obvious problem. I know some guys prefer to use dish detergent, claiming it is less harsh then the marketed coil cleaners. Any comments in that regard? Another fine TC Production. 😎
One of the better hose nozzles I have seen being used for this type of cleaning condenser coils/fins. I have seen HVAC contractors use concentrated low flowing streams of water and seem to be okay with that except it takes forever to get complete coverage of the fins. This is just about the best nozzle pattern you can use to have enough water flow and pressure to push out the filth. By far an approved method. Good one Ted.
I always advise the customer that I need to clean the cond coil to get better readings but right away they say they will do it to save a pittance of an extra charge and they usually don't, might have been like one of my cheap customers that I usually block afterwards, one cannot get a free detail with an oil change.
Your tech needs to see what they missed. May want to spot check some of their other calls. Looks like someone might be padding their hours Theodore.👍👍🇨🇦
They are the easiest coils to clean also. Rheem/ Ruud make 1 fastener panel. You didn't even need to remove the top. Yes I know you will say it's better to wash from inside out but that's not true because if that water is flushing through completely and coming through clean it is cleaning coil
maybe service tech was called for "only" the other unit? yes, theysdhoulkd have glanced at any other units and recommended to shedule or pay for cleaning the others befire they break down.
The good old days when I started cleaning coils for 4 months straight then did service calls I’m one of the few guys who can work on oil in this area proficiently and not a hack but now retired here in SC 🥃
Went to a customers home for a no cool call. First thing I see is the condenser unit sitting next to a dryer vent, looked at the build up on the coil, explained what it would cost to clean, she said no thanks... go figure. I was taught that to see if its clean is to clean it yourself.
Great video. I asked a question on another one of your videos regarding Trane factory start assist kits. Should they be replaced if they go bad and, are they better from the factory then the 5-2-1 Hard Start kit ? Thank you !
I've been wondering about something. We see some AC units with the stamped sheet metal louvers and others where they have a sort of wire cage with fairly large spaces between the wire. I've thought that wire cage style would be better because it seems to me that it would restrict the air flow less. The stamped sheet metal louver style always seem to have areas that are solid which would block air flow. Am I correct about this or all wet? Also, I'm wondering if there is any significant difference in noise between the style of enclosure? Any specific design feature or brand which is quieter than others? I'm thinking in the case where the unit sits right outside a bedroom window. thanks for ideas or suggestions.
