Stop Cleaning Your A/C Coils The Hard Way! Do This To Get Colder Air From Your Vents. 

Wow, thank you! That means a lot

100%. not many people willing to help others nowadays.

Hard-working or just stupid AF😂😂😂😂…. I think its the latter

Put a pantyhose over the dryer vent !!!

​@@hvacray8279That way it will take 3 times as long for your clothes to dry and cost equally more not to mention plug up twice a week

My unit literally says, water only right on it

@@integr8er66 Extend the vent down or to the side then.

@@virgil3241 Newer ones do not like the cleaners. They have very tiny fins and break down. There is probably some cleaners for it but you have to look. Water does work fine but probably need the lid off if its bad.

Would be great if we lived in a world where we could trust repair personnel to always do the job properly... but since we don't, DIY is really the only way for those of us who aren't wildly rich.

@@ogre706 I mean this goes from everything. Anywhere or anyone you give money to. Biggest scam is 100% government but people ignore that for some reason and give them more money... Ehh off topic

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

@@diyhvacguy Hi can you give me the best brand hvac system i wanted goodman but hvac techs are telling me its the worst brand to go with amana

Nice, do what you have to do for your particular application. Nice job 👍🏼 cheers

@@diyhvacguy my window unit is under trees but the coil is protected but i still clean it when it need i got the unit from the road side because someone left the manual in the outside coil for years its super quite

Yea I say it really depends. Many times you get stuff inside and the dust/pollen/grass makes a spider like coating over the back. Spraying the front will only clean the front while the back will still be stuck.

Just wondering what you got. In FL the heat doesn't bother me, it is the humidity. If you are working, even at 65 degrees, with 100% humidity, I will be miserable. Once I was working with my neighbor heavy outside work, but no big deal. I noticed that it was actually 92 Degrees, but humidity about 40 some.

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

one particularly warm year when my condenser was running a lot, it got a thick "sweater" of Cottonwood seeds caked on it in a matter of weeks. HVAC companies in this area must really make a killing with all the "cottonwood killed" A/C condensers. Cottonwood seeds don't wash off like dirt and dust, so you have to shoot water from the inside out to remove them. Those who don't live in an area with light, fluffy Cottonwoods just don't know.

John........I have used liquid car wash soap or liquid dawn dishwashing soap. I mix a small amount in a bucket and pour into a pump up garden sprayer. You could also use a hand held sprayer. I'm not saying this is the only way to do it, it's just what I do. My old Bryant coils still look new and it's 27 years old. Bill

@@billk5727 thanks for the common sense tip.

yes! Make your own soap solution in a spray bottle or garden pump up tank sprayer for pennies. Will likely work as well or close to the cleaner in the spray can. Liquid dish detergent is fine

You want to learn something and you almost typed the right question in the right text box, try Google and repost your question. A whole bunch of relative info might come up. I'm nervous for you but start with checking your edit: delta t, less chance for you to hurt yourself or your equipment.

@@borshardsd I could not understand your response about typing the “right question in the right text box” nevertheless I will research it.

Yes look thorough my library and you will see my video on how to charge a system. The thumbnail has a small pink 410a bottle

@@diyhvacguy thanks again

I'm just a middle aged idiot dad with no mechanical or relevant background, but we installed a 3 unit Mr cool mini split about a year and a half ago and have loved it. We live in a double wide with one towards either end of the house (master bedroom and living room) and one in the middle (dining room), all on the same long side. It was very easy to install* and once we figured out that you can't use the mobile app and the remote controls at the same time, have had it running flawlessly the whole time. *The hardest part of installing it was running power from the breaker to the other side of the house, but we found a video that walked us through every step (gotta love RU-vid), and changing out the power lines for each indoor unit. They are a specific length and since we were running them further, we needed to swap them. It was difficult because the wire goes into a tight area and is thicker than the hole it goes into which was frustrating, but once done, it was pretty easy the rest of the way. Have you decided whether or not to get one?

@@tracy419 The build is starting in the next few weeks and o do plan on installing a three unit system. Thanks for the reply.

Raise the slab. RU-vid has videos on how to do it.

Those coils are all aluminum, if dogs pee on them they will start leaking refrigerant, do not let dogs pee on them ,dog pee damage is not covered by manufacturer warranty

Yep, that’s the reality. A lot of people don’t want to touch it. There is plenty of work to go around. I don’t know why people who do hvac get butt hurt about the videos. 🤷🏻‍♂️ thanks for the input! Cheers

@@diyhvacguy keep doing you even if we hate man! F em!

@@diyhvacguy @Raider352 2 weeks ago Home warranties don't like honoring warranties. 5 Reply @JohnDoeEagle1 0 seconds ago Your equipment manufactures don't like the homeowner screwing with stuff themselves either. Once you've put your hands on it not knowing what you are doing and wrecked something fully expect to be out all on your own. @laserimage8583 2 weeks ago Really appreciate you sharing your excellent knowledge about HVAC systems. I have question about compressor freeze up. If on a 90+ degree days and we set the thermostat temperature to 60 degree, will it cause the system to freeze up? Been getting conflicting answers, some tech said yes and some said no. What's the correct answer? Thanks in advance! Reply 1 reply @eDoc2020 12 days ago It depends on your specific setup and condition of your system. If you have a "dumb" system and your airflow is limited (such as from a dirty filter or undersized ductwork) it will probably freeze up. If your system has great airflow and is properly charged it will probably be fine. Usually it's recommended not to cool below 68F or so just to be safe. If you want it colder you can get an inexpensive freeze protection control installed which monitors the operating temperature and shuts off the compressor if it gets close to freezing. If you have a modern inverter-based system like a mini-split it probably has this protection built-in. Reply @JohnDoeEagle1 1 second ago @eDoc2020 Nope....air conditioners are only rated to cool 20 degrees colder than outside. You might get a bit more but no way you could ever pull down to 60 on a 90 degree day outside. That unit will freeze up. And yes, I am a licensed professional! Reply @JohnDoeEagle1 0 seconds ago Good trap..... 18 degrees difference between the return and supply is usually ideal. Anybody who is licensed and has been professionally trained would already know that. @tedyoh7394 6 days ago Yeah......the proper way to clean is inside out, the AC coil is basically built like an air filter.......first the tiny particles, say pollen, get caught in the fins, then the dust and dirt builds up next....then comes grass clippings......you get the idea.....inside out is the proper way to clean a coil.... (coming from the son of a HVAC contractor with 54 years experience) 3 Reply @JohnDoeEagle1 0 seconds ago This guy is a amateur at best doing a huge disservice with his "advice". He says they rarely get blockage in between. That simply isn't true and I find them like that all the time. In which case you have to run the unit while quickly and carefully whisking over with a propane torch to suck in the flame and set the cottonwood on fire. You do this very carefully and with a hose turned on and right next to you in case it gets out of hand. Don't stay in any one spot for more than a fraction of a second or you will damage the aluminum coil. After it's all burnt and the smoke was expelled through the top via the fan running you turn off the disconnect switch and go about it as normal. All the ash and residue washes right out. 22 years experience and the company I formally worked for was in business from 1912 - 2017.

Your equipment manufactures don't like the homeowner screwing with stuff themselves either. Once you've put your hands on it not knowing what you are doing and wrecked something fully expect to be out all on your own.

True but my comments was about hm warranties. I am qualified to work on my own.

Sorry I don’t know of any in your area. I should start compiling a list of trusted companies though!

see, that's a perfect example of a royal ripoff!

Are your fans turning on, main indoor fan cap very common problem

Are your coils clean? Is your outside fan AND compressor both running? And like a previous commentor, is your inside fan blowing? Try a find a way as well to inspect the evaporator coils as well. Is the inside unit frozen up? If all these seem ok then likely freon needs checking. Kuddos to ya for doing the cap and contactor work. Those were ripoffs prices.

Shocked! A previous svc rep had cut the ground wire. Probably mad since I did not pay his astronomical fees. Now, all is well.