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Basic Day in Apartment Maintenance
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Күн бұрынA basic day in apartment maintenance.
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@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
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@ScorpioandSebek 2 жыл бұрын
Man lex I'm feeling like a veteran out here because of you and these type of videos. I can't believe it's been 3 years since I got into maintenance and couldn't imagine doing anything else.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good to hear from you Scorpio!
@Duey_diditGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Man an old trick I was taught back about 10 years ago on disposals once you get metal bottle caps and all that other fun stuff we find is throw some ice in there and it cleans the junk out real nice like
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on Duey! Thank you so much for watching!
@halwiggam5465 2 жыл бұрын
Did the same thing.
@jordahnyoung5748 2 жыл бұрын
Just started apartment maintenance about a month ago. I started as the property was changing management companies still trying to get comfortable with all the different work orders your videos are great thanks
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Thank you so much for watching Jordahn!
@unorthodoxclown Жыл бұрын
New guy here.. literally being thrown in..thanks for your channel man
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Right on! Thank you so much for watching!
@kaneamora7371 2 жыл бұрын
I’m an apartment maintenance supervisor. Finished a 9 hour day today to come home and watch someone else do the same type of work orders. 🤣
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Kane!
@ioeman8478 5 күн бұрын
im facilities maintenance and am here on my weekend doing the same thing
@halwiggam5465 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the Spanish. I haven't done AC in years. All we had was gauges. Love the digital gauge. Never had golf carts. I always had to use my own pick up or van.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Hal!
@carlcarew1635 7 ай бұрын
I’ve been doing apt for 24 years and I enjoy your vids. Still learning. I’m looking to these vlogs myself.
@LexVance 7 ай бұрын
Right on! Thank you so much for watching!
@jraydelatorre Жыл бұрын
In Cobb county, Georgia, we were absolutely required to use a ten-year lithium battery as code. I don’t know that all properties are the same but the ones that we were on the fire marshal would come by occasionally and inspect up to 10 apartments for smoke detector and the fire alarm system and sprinkler system. We believe that stemmed from literally hundreds of complaints From previous management and maintenance. This was in 2012 prior to my retirement.
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching J Ray!
@averagejoel4830 2 жыл бұрын
idk why I find it so funny when he says "hello MAINTENANCE"
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Just making memories. Thank you so much for watching Joel!
@xavierrodriguez5429 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome SpanishLex I've watched you're shows got a long time I left the apartment industry went back into hotel maintenance, still do some of the tips & tricks & recently promoted to Chief Engineer thank you for all you're teachings
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Xavier!
@jbenji2x 2 жыл бұрын
After watching your videos now I got a job in maintenance
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love hearing that J! Thank you so much for watching!
@thrashlatem Жыл бұрын
Hey man just a heads up there was a little plastic pin you gotta pull before you can turn the smoke alarm. You can see it fall. that's why you had such a hard time with it
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Right on Codi! Thank you so much for watching!
@rojuan7111 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos Lex I worked in apartments complex as a makeready learned a lot about maintenance and your videos help me no to forget that I'm retired now good job amigo saludos desde Houston
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Ro!
@devincash3898 2 жыл бұрын
hey lex, relatively new tech here and ive learned so much from watching your videos so thank you for that. a tip ive learned myself that i think you’d like is whenever i got those bulbs that break off in the socket is to just put my needle nose inside the socket and open them up and spin. works like a charm
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on I'll try that. Thank you so much for watching Devin!
@terrym6458 2 жыл бұрын
Yo Lex , love the vids. A tip for those pesky bulbs if they break off the base ... Don't use your fingers or pliers .. simply turn a suitable size screwdriver upside down and use the end of the handle to simply push and twist the base out ! Easy peasy : )
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Thank you so much for watching Terry!
@timmoran9594 Жыл бұрын
Are usually stick a pair of needle nose pliers inside the base and twist it out.
@tinaday4228 Жыл бұрын
Love this tip. With 21 properties, gonna put this in my bag o tricks!
@chris76-01 2 жыл бұрын
When it's a complimentary service, most people don't consider it a tippable activity. They just assume you get paid out of their rent.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on. Some people leave cash. Most don't . 😭 Thank you so much for watching Chris!
@pocketjokers1 2 жыл бұрын
On the broken off bulb just use the new bulb to get the broken base out , screw new bulb into broken base with a little pressure comes out easy peasy ! Tech Tip ! Been doing Maintenance for 38years
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Thank you so much for watching pocketjokers!
@pocketjokers1 2 жыл бұрын
@@LexVance Love watching your Vids! You are a very good Maintenance Supervisor Lex ! It's hard to find really good Maintenance help these days ! As most Managment Companies don't want to pay experienced guys what they are worth ! They want guys to basically be HVAC Techs , Plumbers , Electricians , and more and want to pay them peanuts! Then they hire people with little to no experience and they totally destroy the Property in no time by doing butcher jobs on the equipment ! Note to Property Managers ! Pay the guys with experience ! It will save you tons of money in the long term !👍🙂
@phillipgroom9187 2 жыл бұрын
Good job out there, stay safe. Thanks for sharing! Also a pleasure watching!
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Phillip!
@benjamintimmins1656 2 жыл бұрын
Man bro I think it's crazy you gotta hang TVs for the residents...and not tipping is INSANE. if I were in their shoes I would definitely tip!
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you Ben!
@azsxw2 2 жыл бұрын
I play your videos while I'm doing my make readies. When I heard the smoke alarm chirp I thought I forgot something durring my check list and borderline lost it lol
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Thank you so much for watching Adam!
@buildingwhisper Жыл бұрын
We have the 10 yr smoke/CO alarms so we rarely get any beeping detectors. Not all of them make it 10 yrs, but we can send them back to the manufacturer for new ones.
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Right on. Thank you so much for watching!
@user-su5ft8lc9q 4 ай бұрын
Thank Goodness for Goodman the BESTEST HVAC EQUIPMENT IN THE WORLD
@LexVance 4 ай бұрын
👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching!
@michaelkuprian01 2 жыл бұрын
Just a recommendation turn on your guages first. Sometimes you have to calibrate your pressures with hoses off.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Michael!
@DanO181919 2 жыл бұрын
I got the Fieldpiece DR82 leak detector…. Love it! I Enjoyed the video, like how you just showed a day in the life of the Ole’ Dirty maintenance man… Have a good one!
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you Danny!
@bobstoness5815 2 жыл бұрын
Never a dull moment….thanks for sharing!
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Bob!
@tunafish3216 2 жыл бұрын
Those old detectors you have to pull the pin on the top so they come off.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on. Thank you so much for watching Tuna!
@joeanglin2849 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. I can tell you enjoy your job. Your company is lucky they have you representing them.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Joe!
@PoeticMoodSwings 2 жыл бұрын
I finally started my maintenance job an mann my boss "head maintenance of the property n more he doesn't have all the tools an stuff we need to complete the apartment an it's not like they don't have money . Everytime I bring up if it come down to it I'd go to home depot an buy something like a receptacle but my co workers goto line is "no don't buy shit the apartment have money" but yet we still wait long period of the time lol but I'm definitely learning alot
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Poetic!
@HYPNOTIK2008 Жыл бұрын
Dryers with kink hoses pushing the dryer all the way to the wall is what I get a lot
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Here too. Thank you so much for watching JoJo!
@timmoran9594 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been a maintenance man for 17 years and I never go into a persons apartment without calling first and getting permission to enter. I call first on all my work orders. Saves a lot of hassle.
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Tim!
@tinaday4228 Жыл бұрын
The submission of needing service from the tenant/owner for work is notice and permission to enter. Knocking, waiting, and entering as you announce your arrival is normal in this field of work.
@timmoran9594 Жыл бұрын
@@tinaday4228 at my company we get work orders. Unless it specifically says that they’ve given them permission to enter I call first. And even if they do give permission to enter I still knock and ring the bell a few times before I go in. Just in case. I’ve walked in on people before who are sleeping on the couch even after I knocked and rang the bell. Maybe some people like to walk in on people sleeping in the need or something. But I don’t. It’s super weird.
@jfoley1968jf 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Lex! I shared your channel with my brother who is going to be starting a maintenance position in North Carolina next week.. always good to pick up some tips and tricks..
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much for watching JFoley!
@auti9314 2 жыл бұрын
Haha we had some of those maintenance warehouse batteries from HD too!! Such junk and def laughed when I saw you had them! Shout out from RI! Also a big fan of Steve Lav too!
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Thank you so much for watching auti!
@richn4804 2 жыл бұрын
Wow this 410 is putting holes everywhere . Hopefully the 32 is better . Can't stop a Goodman . Good job Lex !
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Rich!
@mulet81 2 жыл бұрын
Good Spanish my friend lol,gracias por compartir
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias por mirando Alain!
@letslockit 2 жыл бұрын
What’s management say about the coils? Are they in touch with the manufacturer? Can they repair the coil? Great video!
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
They're like "meh". I said okay but it's going to cost you. Thank you so much for watching letslockit!
@leoaz4667 2 жыл бұрын
I live in AZ and am a Service technician HVAC 111and with bonuses I'm making North of $72,000.00 a year basic pay not counting OT which we get plenty of repairing HVAC`s in the summer last year I made $87`000.00 plus with OT
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@Dcthetruth85 2 жыл бұрын
I found a property that let me do maintenance part time after I get off from my main job. I kind of like it I don't really get burnt out this way.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Genius! Thank you so much for watching Dc!
@billdodson207 2 жыл бұрын
Good batch of tickets today! Hate hearing that so many AC units are messed up like that
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Bill!
@sbnatomicrecords 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding as usual!
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you Shawn!
@jaysonescoe5799 2 жыл бұрын
Oh by the way me and my brother, made the chadwell catalog picture cover! This was back in 2008/2009 maybe. Not positive if that was a national, or local only up here in Ga.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on! We've always used HD Supply down here in Florida.
@chrisg733 2 жыл бұрын
Please post more of these longer duration multiple work order vids skid, I work at a property built in the 60s numerous apartments still have original air handler and coil, perfectly intact no leaks or refrigerant issues. That many coil leaks is compete bullshit, what a Sham company to produce such garbage.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Will do Chris! Thank you so much for watching!
@joseverdugo7508 Жыл бұрын
I noticed the plastic pin was on the smoke alarm, those are put so no one tampers with them. Heard it snap!
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Jose!
@roberts1159 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your AC knowledge and days work. Agree with that no tip comment. That’s just wrong !
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Robert!
@MaintenanceManNarratives 2 жыл бұрын
😳... hablas buen español!!! 🤜🤛
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Gracias maintenance! Good to hear from, man!
@mark196076 2 жыл бұрын
We averaged 30 calls a week on call! Covering 2 large old properties. Good times. Lol
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Just making memories 🤣.Thank you so much for watching Mark!
@soloch69 2 жыл бұрын
What’s good bro a other great video like always 👍🏻 keep up the great work
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Solo!
@myronbush6302 Жыл бұрын
These vidz are a big help bro 🔥🔥🔥🤘🏾
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Myron!
@myronbush6302 Жыл бұрын
@@LexVance I’ve been applying for apartment maintenance jobs I’ve already got my epa so i kno these vidz gone do me good Yessuh
@Hunterjay05 2 жыл бұрын
Question: Have you ever done a work order that was actually a fan of your KZfaqr channel
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Not yet. I've ran into HVAC techs on property who were fans, though. 😆
@eshaneowens 2 жыл бұрын
You're a better man than me, Skid. "Insurance, liability and fair housing doesn't allow me to hang your personal things, I'm sorry. I suggest calling Geek Squad. They have qualified techs that you can hire to hang your tv."
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Shane!
@timj1196 2 жыл бұрын
Can't stop a Goodman mama...🤭
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Tim!
@anadaker3939 Жыл бұрын
I've notice on a few videos that the First Co coils seem to be leaking in the same area (lower right side). I wonder if the damage was caused in the field by the initial installation or during the manufacturing processes. That being said, I think the company should send a rep to at least investigate the problem.
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
I agree! Thank you so much for watching Anad!
@tinaday4228 Жыл бұрын
You know that is a weak point in manufacturing. I have a specific Refrigerator I like to put in our units and the bottom handle has a weak spot. I keep extras in inventory.
@rosendoelplebe2833 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao the maintenance warehouse battery. We use the same type at my property. Whatever’s cheapest
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Rosendo!
@fasteddy213 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Skid! Love your videos. They help out us diy-ers. . . If you had to guess, what would be the top 10 or 15 common work orders through out the week? I've always wondered. . . Anyways, you take er easy Skid!
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Smoke detector batteries, garbage disposals, and light bulbs. Thank you so much for watching Edwin!
@tinaday4228 Жыл бұрын
Ours are: garbage disposals, toilet fill valves, a/c capacitors, dryer thermal fuses, dryer lid switches, clogged a/c condensation drains, washing machine agitator dogs.
@TheHedgemo60 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Vance I really love your videos. It helps me because I’m planning on getting into apartment maintenance. Question; when you recharge theA/C system after it’s been leaking awhile, does that last long enough before you get the new coil in to replace the leaky one. Or do you usually have to come and fill it again before the new coil comes in since it takes 6 weeks to get it. Thanks, John,
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it'll take years to get low again. Sometimes it'll take 2 weeks. It depends on the size of the hole. I just replace them no matter how long it takes to leak back out. Thank you so much for watching John!
@Threee_Eyez 10 ай бұрын
Leaks must be repaired such that the leak rate is brought below the applicable leak rate. Owners/operators must perform and document both an initial and follow-up verification test of leak repairs for appliances that exceed the applicable leak rate. Could be fined for doing what he is doing, videoing it might not be a good idea just saying. Especially when he first hooked up his gauges and it was that low.
@uniquecrystal1456 2 жыл бұрын
Lex you a smart funny white guy just like my Tec teacher lol
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Unique!
@ioeman8478 5 күн бұрын
since you have so many leaking have you though about cutting the fins and soldering the leak just for science ?
@LexVance 5 күн бұрын
If I had time for that I would try. It's quicker to just take it out and replace and move on to the 15 other things going on. Thank you so much for watching!
@jamming5259 2 жыл бұрын
the man the man👍👍🙏🏻
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Jam!
@ReelGuyTv 2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to put one of our residents on some monster black drum in a couple of weeks skid right from the shore. If you want to tag along let me know. Bring your whole family if you want. I know the dates probably in a week or so.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on Reel Guy! We'll be in St George 4th of July week.
@ReelGuyTv 2 жыл бұрын
@@LexVance July is tarpon season so I'll be a stranger to everyone. Lol but when I have dates and times I'll post on your channel.
@alross18058 2 жыл бұрын
most of those detectors have a 5 year life span for the components inside the detector that make it work
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Right on Allan! Thank you so much for watching!
@cruzmuniz129 2 жыл бұрын
Saludos hombre sucio de Houston tx también trabajando de mantenimiento 👨🔧
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Gracias por mirar Cruz!
@davidcross2615 Жыл бұрын
Most of the time I gotta get permission to go in the apts.
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching David!
@crowbaril903 Жыл бұрын
I moved into a place electric inc. and the lord was bitching about the power bill. He had a house full of those incandescent bulbs like 60 watts a peice. Plus his 89 inch tv didn’t help but the the bulbs were the culprit
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@albertosuarez6758 Жыл бұрын
I like your Spanish 🤣🤣🤣
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
¡Gracias Alberto! Estoy practicando todos los dias.
@albertosuarez6758 Жыл бұрын
Now I know I can write to you in Spanish Ahora se que puedo escribirte en Español 🤣🤣👍
@davidcross2615 Жыл бұрын
I've been apt maintenance for 10 years at multiple property's there ain't much Ive not fixed
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Right on! Thank you so much for watching David!
@cervaog 2 жыл бұрын
your spanish is good!!👍👍
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Gracias Oscar!
@realSamAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
When you are in maintenance, who pays for your expensive major HVAC equipment like vacuum and recovery machines, leak detectors, high end digital gauges, etc. Does it depend on which company you work for?
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it depends. Most companies pay for all the equipment you'll need though. Thank you so much for watching Sam!
@nazareth23 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Able! Thank you so much for watching!
@carloshuezo3408 2 жыл бұрын
es un gusto amigo que hables espanol
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias por mirar Carlos!
@juliantrujillo8560 2 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon lex,the fastest way to learn a new language is if you make a mistake have some correct you in a good way,Muchas gracias por estar mirando ó Muchas gracias por mirar , have a nice weekend and keep the good work
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
@@juliantrujillo8560 Gracias Julian!
@craigbates2095 2 жыл бұрын
Wow on those coils. The last jug of 410 I bought was almost $550. Does the owner have a lawsuit going yet?
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
No, he needs to though. Thank you so much for watching Craig!
@craigcrawford9702 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I agree their should be a recall on those coils. Are the coils still under warranty? I have the wall mounted Goodman air handlers and there coils leak alot also. The crazy part is the replacement coil is made the way
@craigbates2095 2 жыл бұрын
@@craigcrawford9702 Lol yea I got the same Goodman air handlers. They all blow out where the copper meets aluminum and can’t be welded. I’ve probably replaced 20 over the past 4yrs. Chadwell was selling the whole unit for $400. I think they went up to $525 last year.
@aihf3063 8 ай бұрын
I have Goodman and it doesn’t show subcool detail on the side of the condenser . I saw your video and you state it has to be 12 for subcool. Are all Goodman target subcool 12. Thx
@LexVance 8 ай бұрын
No, some will tell you what it should be in the name plate. Usually 12 to 15.
@BridgeWater94 11 ай бұрын
Hey lance! Notice you working on an air conditioner in this video. Currently doing maintnece and they want me to work on hvac equipment. I have my epa universal to buy refrigerants but in terms of parts I can’t get into supply houses for same day fixes for let’s say a compressor. What do you guys do to get around this?
@LexVance 11 ай бұрын
We can get supplies here in Florida from Johnstone.
@ranimouf Жыл бұрын
Are those Goodman air handlers?. I hope not. I just installed 3 of them in my pt complex. Never heard of Firstco.
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
First Company air handler with Goodman condenser.
@ranimouf Жыл бұрын
@@LexVance oh OK. You had me scared for a second. At least, l know now to steer away from Firstco. Thanks
@kylerjackson8262 11 ай бұрын
Really drilled those screws in. Lol. Jesus
@LexVance 11 ай бұрын
Just making memories. 😆
@WarningLabels12 Жыл бұрын
Curious as to why garage was not programmed before the move in
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
Usually the resident wants their on custom code that they give us when they move in.
@WarningLabels12 Жыл бұрын
I’m just giving you a hard time. I’m a new maintenance manager and I love your channel started. I started watching your channel when I was a grounds Keeper/ porter. I’d love more content on TXVs (i.e. when the high side gets above 400)
@WarningLabels12 Жыл бұрын
@@LexVance do you have Instagram? I’d love to pick your brain. I’m from Texas
@johnhejl6719 9 ай бұрын
Just curious why don't you charge a little for hanging pictures and tvs? I would when I did apartment maintenance. Doesn't have to be a lot but something.
@LexVance 9 ай бұрын
The office tells them it's free. 🥴
@johnhejl6719 9 ай бұрын
@@LexVance ah okay. Good job on charging systems. I would charge R22 systems but haven't in a really long time. You make it look easy.😁
@jorgecrawford7419 3 ай бұрын
10:11 did you have to get your refrigerant license before working on these hvac units? have been in the maintenance field for couple of years, have never once worked on these as we would always contract them out. Want to make myself more valuable $ at the end of the day
@LexVance 3 ай бұрын
Yes, the company paid for me to get my EPA card so that I can legally handle refrigerant. Thank you so much for watching!
@jorgecrawford7419 3 ай бұрын
@@LexVance how did you get your hands on experience after attaining the EPA card? Is it universal? Thank you for responding.
@realSamAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
What's with the DeWalt? Where'd that come from? I thought you were a loyal Ryobi guy?!
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
The DeWalt is J- Booty's drill. 😆 Thank you so much for watching Sam!
@leoaz4667 2 жыл бұрын
Was Progress Residential not available in Tallahassee? I can see you out of the field as a service manager or service director making big bucks. Are you willing to move in Florida? They pay top dollar awesome benefits and bonuses
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
No only in Jacksonville and Tampa. I can't move now. Kids love their schools and so does my wife. She's a teacher. Thank you so much for watching Leo!
@mustangmike6421 2 жыл бұрын
U might be able to fix some of those coils
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'd have to pull them out. Thank you so much for watching mustang!
@aaronhickey4879 Жыл бұрын
HVAC. You got a frozen condenser, and a 90 degree day. What's the problem?
@aaronhickey4879 Жыл бұрын
You're just a spray away from the solution.
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
So true.
@davidalcala1373 2 жыл бұрын
Man, you speak better Spanish than me.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
He estado mirando muchas telenovelas. 😆 Drives my wife who doesn't speak Spanish nuts. Thank you so much for watching David!
@arthernandez1363 2 жыл бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong, but in ac equipment that uses 410a as refrigerant aren't you supposed to change the whole refrigerant charge if there is a leak and the actual charge is less than 60%?
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's wise. 410a prices are crazy now so doing that for 100+ leaking coils is not feasible. Also, since I'm not able to do that since there's a refrigerant leak I have to gas and go to keep them cool. The new refrigerant is going to just leak back out until a new coil shows up. We don't keep coils on standby. Thank you so much for watching Art!
@arthernandez1363 2 жыл бұрын
@@LexVance time to upgrade to coils that come full of nitrogen before you intall them to make sure there is no leaking coils. A few years back We had the same problem with leaking coils and we began purchasing coils charged with nitrogen it solved the problem 99% of the time.
@dannyodom112 2 жыл бұрын
Fuckin fire damper had one today , the a coil was ice glacier
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
They throw you for a loop! 😆 Thank you so much for watching Danny!
@letslockit 2 жыл бұрын
Those smoke detectors have a little plastic pin to hold them in
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching letslockit!
@mountainman.4478 2 жыл бұрын
Those gauges you use are like $650 to $700 did your company pay for this?
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I own Testo 557's. These are the companies. Thank you so much for watching Robert!
@timj1196 2 жыл бұрын
Saw the light thing the whole time. Couldn't say anything though. 🤓
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Tim!
@zueszues3178 2 жыл бұрын
What does it mean when the txv on a heat pump leak like some kind of oil
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Time to change the txv. Good to hear from you Zues!
@zueszues3178 2 жыл бұрын
@@LexVance keep the videos coming out hope u can do another one full video on how to charge refrigerant
@crowbaril903 Жыл бұрын
How much helium did that unit take on?
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
About 2 pounds.
@leviehudgins5340 2 жыл бұрын
The more money that needs to be spent on coils....is less money for raises...so yeah I would be upset
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
So true! Thank you so much for watching Levie!
@OnePointLander 2 жыл бұрын
Is it corrosion or bad joints?
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Some it's corrosion and some it's bad joints. They sit in the drain pan and rust on a lot of them. Thank you so much for watching Johnny!
@tim4Jesus221 2 жыл бұрын
On average, How many work orders do you complete in a day ? Just wondering
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
On Mondays 10-16. After Monday around 6 a day. Thank you so much for watching Timothy!
@tinaday4228 Жыл бұрын
@@LexVance Mondays are the worst.
@Matthew-jt3hs 2 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to start my HVAC businesses services doing service and maintenance how do I get contracts with apartment complex? Please respond back to me.
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Go into the office and work out a deal with the property manager. Thank you so much for watching Matthew!
@user-mg7gh4so1t 11 күн бұрын
Should be under warranty
@LexVance 11 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@caseyhobbs2788 2 жыл бұрын
Are you certified through nate?
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
No, just have an EPA card. I've never taken any other classes. Learned everything on my own by reading HVAC stuff and watching videos. Thank you so much for watching Casey!
@musiclover69clf Жыл бұрын
Where did you learn a/c
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
KZfaq and just jumping in and figuring it out. Never went to school or taken a class. We can read and watch all the videos we want about swimming but we'll never really know until we jump in the pool. Thank you so much for watching!
@patrickmccarthy5617 Жыл бұрын
Homie needs get into the hvac field hell make twice as much as he does in doing bullshit maintenance work order
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
So true! Attics here in Florida kill people. That's why I choose maintenance. We don't crawl around in attics as all air handlers are inside apartments and usually easy Goodmans. 😆 Thank you so much for watching Patrick!
@nathanielreid4967 2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Nathaniel!
@jaysonescoe5799 2 жыл бұрын
Won’t change it. But they sure as hell can take it down cause they’re smoking. I say don’t shoot also!! Then I’ll say “I’ll shoot back!!” 🇺🇸🇺🇸🥴🥴
@LexVance 2 жыл бұрын
👍😆👍 Good to hear from you Jayson!
@trex5703 Жыл бұрын
Omg you speak very decent Spanish 😂
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
¡Gracias! Todos los dias estudio español. Tambien trabajé con Colombianos de Cali por 2 años.
@trex5703 Жыл бұрын
@@LexVance wow tu Espanol esta casi mejor que El mio 🤣
@LexVance Жыл бұрын
@@trex5703 👍😆👍
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