Replacing Your Gas Furnace Is Easier Than You'd Think.

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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Shutting off the natural gas
01:40 Shutting off the electricity
03:21 Removing gas line
04:50 Installing new gas valve
08:04 Removing electrical box
12:10 Disconnecting return plenum
14:17 Disconnecting supply plenum
17:24 Removing old furnace
20:21 Cutting hole in furnace for return air
22:47 Installing new gas line
28:00 New electrical installation
31:29 Ductwork transition
41:21 Main power and electrical switch
46:08 Reinstalling thermostat wires
48:43 Checking gas pressure
52:07 Checking static pressure
56:16 Checking temp rise

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@roystorts6495 Жыл бұрын

I have seen all of your furnace videos and this is the best install so far. I like that you are growing and getting better at sheet metal. I have been a service tech for some time now and would not install my own ac and furnace because I’m too much about aesthetics but I will do installs on the side.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback! Always trying to improve and I’m excited for the next one! Cheers bro

@damon6852 6 ай бұрын

Won’t install your own equipment because of…wow, I just don’t see the logic in that, but whatever…

@brokeminer475 9 ай бұрын

Been 15 years since I last installed my furnace and AC unit. Back then it was difficult to even buy a furnace or ac unit because market was locked up. Now it’s way easier to get. Just bought new setup and was all dropped off in driveway 3 days later. It does take a day to install. A professional with correct tools, I’m sure can do it in a afternoon. But for a days work I save thousands. Best 1 day job that pays well!

@VaporheadATC Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to ground the metal j boxes. You will take your incoming ground wire and connect it to the metal box, then tie it back into the outgoing line.

@tenthdimension9836 Жыл бұрын

I replaced mine about 2 years ago. I've never done it before. It took about 12 hours total time and I saved an absolute crapload of money and did a better job than most professional installers. I did it in early October so there was no conflict with heating or air conditioning. I swapped out an old roof vented 80% efficient piece of junk for a 96.5% efficient Goodman and vented it out the side.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Glad you were able to get the same product and save a bundle!

@user-vs3yo5nu7n 5 ай бұрын

Hi I agree if you do yourself it nice and neat, contractors just want to get done and take money and go away, my I ask in your state??? You don't need license to do the hvac?? It not hard but it require license in Toronto canada when it come to gas,

@nygiantsfan84 5 ай бұрын

Bro 90% Percent furnaces absolutely suck…..you were better off replacing your old 80% furnace with a new one….trust me….

@latehappylife Жыл бұрын

My Goodman furnace and ac is 16 years old. Never gave me a problem. Last year I got a few estimates to replace the furnace coil and compressor with the same Goodman units. The estimate ranged from $8000 to $15000 it looks like I have to pay the piper. In my younger days I probably could do the job myself. But at 86 , there is no way! by the way . That is a great video. I learned a lot . I wish you were in NJ.

@philxcskier Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool! I’m an HVAC Engineering designer. I spec equipment and duct layouts and make up drawings. It’s nice to see the install, I always try and think of how the installer is going to actually put the stuff together, but that’s hard to do when you haven’t installed the equipment before. This gives me a bit of an insight on how you’d actually go about doing your checks and pull the old equipment out. Thanks for posting! I’m gonna follow your channel. 👍🏼

@tallboyhec4461 Жыл бұрын

Where do you work as a engineer designer, that's neat! I've always thought about going that route later on in life. I find it fascinating. I've been in service part of the industry.

@philxcskier Жыл бұрын

@@tallboyhec4461 I work in Northern Canada, in a medium sized HVAC consulting firm. I started out in a small (3-5 person) firm. If you want to work in the HVAC Engineering field there's kind of 2 routes, at least in Canada. You can get your full mechanical engineering bachelors degree (4 years of school), then you become an Engineer in Training, and need to work for 4 years and apply to become a full Professional Engineer, with a stamp and legal designation. The other route is you can get an Engineering Technician certificate, its a trades program and I think it's about 2 years. The tech position is more of a support (drafting/site inspection) role since you need a full engineer to stamp and approve your work, but with experience you can also do lots of the design work under supervision. Since you have experience in the service industry that could be a nice fit since you already have some HVAC experience, you would just end up flushing out your knowledge with more in depth theory and math.

@aaronodonnel5001 Жыл бұрын

“Jokingly “you’re the problem. Plans are never drawn with elevation in mind. It always shows a 12 inch high object in and 11 inch space

@davidwright1752 7 ай бұрын

Scary a engineer that cannot install what they designed. The best engineer is a tradesman that became a engineer. Please do the world a favour go out on job sites and talk to the guys doing the job. Engineers are fairly dangerous people. For example in Australia they designed a train and made some simple mistakes. The driver could not look out the driver-side to see the Marcus to pull up at the railway station. Then they made all the trains 6 inches too high they obviously did not consult. The train drivers never looked into the ergonomics. Never did a mock up to see how the passengers would step on in Brisbane Australia. We talking about hundreds of millions of dollars to create this very basic engineering mistakes, so an engineer theoretical person absolute hazard to every industry. If you don’t go out on the jobsites with mockups if needed and talk to every trade involved you’re just a pencil pusher but doesn’t care. When it comes to try and design, the very brilliant engineers designed a train 6 inches to wide for a train tunnel through a mountain. These issues also happened in the computer industry where programs are designed by people that cannot use them. I do not understand the business or how the end user is to use it.

@petef.4361 7 ай бұрын

@@davidwright1752 I think they also "engineer" furnaces, compressors, etc.. to only last X amount of years before they fail. Great job security for HVAC techs if these expensive components need to be replaced every 5 or 10 years, as opposed to every 25 to 30 years. I know MANY units in my older neighborhood, including my own RUUD system, which lasted for at least 20 to 25 years. Yes they are probably more inefficient, but it proves that they CAN be engineered to last longer, they just choose not to. They just don't build them like they used to. Same goes for appliances. My mother had a refrigerator that lasted for over 30 years, a washing machine for over 10 years, and a dishwasher over 10 years with some minor inexpensive repairs along the way. Now, appliances are "engineered" to last 5 years if you are lucky, and it's cheaper to buy a new one and send the old one to landfill, than have it repaired due to exorbitant costs on replacement parts and labor.

@topher8634 Жыл бұрын

This scenario is every HVAC installers dream: upflow in a nice room with plenty of space. However, most installers often have to replace furnaces in a crawl space or tight attics or jammed into a closet in a narrow hallway. I have had to remove water heaters before to gain access to the equipment. The job is really harder than you think!

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Umm, then hire a professional if it’s too hard to get to. 🤷🏻‍♂️ In Utah, 95% of the systems are just like this one 👍🏽 it’s a great place to be an hvac contractor.

@daffron101 Жыл бұрын

im from south east texas and all of our installs are in really hot attics with insulation and very little area to work...plus we use ductboard and the entire application is different than this application in a mechanical room upflow lol i would call this a dream job that you tell your work buddies for years to come haha

@newmoon54 Жыл бұрын

In the 45 years (started '77!) I've been involved with HVACR service and installation, I've seen IT ALL~!~ LOL~!~ Residential change-outs and new installs were always the best work~!~ Plus you almost ALWAYS got a nice tip from the home owner if things went smoothly,, with it did 95% of the time or more~!~ I've always said, HVACR work is the very best of the trades~!~ Once you get past being a helper, it's $$$$ time for you~!~ I used to make between $200 - $400 plus after hours!!!! That was in early 198o's too~!~ Any one of you guys, and girls watching this video, go for it~!~!~!~ In less than 5 years you'll be making buku bucks~!~ No if and's or buts~!~

@petersmart1999 Жыл бұрын

Biggest issue is,you will have no warranty! Most companies will not issue any warranty unless it was purchased from a supply house and installed by an approved contractor!

@numchux2 Жыл бұрын

@@petersmart1999 to add to this, any time you make a major change to your home or make a major purchase, it needs to be inspected. You also need permits. If you get caught replacing your own furnace with no licenses, certifications, permits, and haven't a clue on code, be ready to be fined lots of $$$$.

@jordanrichardson9645 6 ай бұрын

Been doing hvac service work for years and definitely appreciate video that’s detailed like this always can learn from someone

@robertwilliams6288 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for making these videos so a non tech can understand them I have learned so much from your videos you have the hart of a instructor keep them coming. 👍

@johnmontana1820 5 ай бұрын

Great video, extremely helpful. I got stuck installing a furnace because you can't get a contractor around here to do it (they're all maxed out on new housing developments) and I did not have a clue about how to do it. The instructions that come with the furnace are just impossible to sort out. This video really clarified how you do this. Thanks a bunch!

@inspectr1949 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. Have been in the building trades my entire life in addition to doing everything I also see everything so I also do everything myself with some associated guidance so I really appreciate what you posted here.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Of course. thanks for watching, cheers

@bairdjc Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I helped my FIL (an electrician) replace his boiler - the toughest part of the job was manhandling the new boiler inside the home and to the basement. The old one we broke up (cast is brittle) but the new one was heavy as hell.

@Patriottoo2 8 ай бұрын

Dang! You're good. Your videos are so real, it's like we are right next to you while you work. Thanks for posting.

@micmike 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lesson, it's not hard as you mentioned if one is mechanically inclined. It's great to see the steps involved and the money saving aspect is fantastic. Especially if one thinks they could save a little but still complete a safe furnace replacement. Thanks again for your help

@RagsHSC-7 26 күн бұрын

I must have missed seeing you clean the evaporator. I'm going to go back and and watch again. You really do A high-grade install for sure 👊😎 We had a normal contract with a HVAC company with the same mechanic. He taught me so much, especially when it comes to commercial units. Had an issue at my home while I was learning. Andy said you know everything about commercial units. It's the same principal. It's just smaller. The commercial units we use were flown by A. Helo put in place on the new building. Almost a 10 acre building me and another was responsible for all the mechanicals and electricals therefore. That is one nice clean job that you did. Jam up job brother. Proud of you. 👌

@justwork_hvac Жыл бұрын

That looks good brother . Super cool how you checked the static pressure and the gas valve.

@erickmoen1014 Жыл бұрын

I agree with previous comments on combustion testing and clocking the meter in case of natural gas to get proper btu input and proper combustion for maximum efficiency from your furnace install

@DerivingsPvP Жыл бұрын

Love the install. Very professional. I Will say though testing the static pressure is more accurate the closer to the blower. I make holes in the furnace with a zip in screw and use something to clear the insulation

@MK-wi1bj Жыл бұрын

Really nice, informative, clear, organized and neat job , thank for every thing.

@mikesimone1 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so well done. You have a soothing, calm nature when you explain things. I'm a big fan of constructive criticism--we all learn from it. I just wish some of the people who point out ways to improve would be more tactful (or just be a bit nicer)--you deserve that for making these videos.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir. I wish people would be more tactful too. Like I’m open to advice but people don’t have to be so abrasive. Thanks again! Cheers

@danlah1303 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, "experts" tend to be very critical whenever they see someone doing something that they believe only they are qualified to do.

@jessemalone8083 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I also need to be more tactful. Thank you to DIY GUY and to the commenters.

@donaldmanning7379 Жыл бұрын

Great video and very detailed. You answered one question I had concerning the flex gas line and I thank you.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Of course! Thanks for watching!

@thebackwoodsmechanic5029 Жыл бұрын

Great information , supporting a fellow tradesman. Glad the channel is thriving

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@anthonyheak3479 Жыл бұрын

Great video! From start to finish. Thank you!

@richardhoner7842 Жыл бұрын

It really is a straightforward job if the dimensions of components don't change very much. I got a couple quotes to replace 2 furnaces and after a bit of research realized the furnaces were being marked up $3-4000 and they wanted over $4000 for each installation. I bought the exact same furnaces for about $1200 each and installed myself for under $500 and about a day and half of my labor.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@dailyrant4068 Жыл бұрын

That's because HVAC is easy to markup... like plumbing. You can't really say no to someone that is going to get your heat back on when it's freezing. Obviously you have the DIY skills but in general HVAC folks can charge an arm and a leg just because.

@tycurtin7565 Жыл бұрын

Where's a good place to purchase HVAC equipment? Sounds like you got a great deal.

@richardhoner7842 Жыл бұрын

@@tycurtin7565 I used AC WHolesalers.

@gadgethunter5732 Жыл бұрын

Comparing doing it yourself to what a company charges is pretty immature. Company costs include specialized equipment , inventory, vehicles, employee benefits , insurance, permit costs and annual fees allowing them to do business in the fuels industry. I would be surprised if a manufacturer would honour the warranty on equipment installed by a unqualified home owner.

@HobbyOrganist Жыл бұрын

I installed my new Goodman 80K gas, 96% furnace a couple of months ago with all new ducts and returns totally myself, I'm very happy with it and after a little adjustments to get a better duct balance I'ts good now. I added an external intake with damper, installed the gas and electric myself. Thankfully I have just heat only so I don't have to mess with A/C coils, condensors and all that krap stuck on top of the furnace etc I had my kitchen where my desk is feel cooler than the rest of the house, and the basement was as well due to insulation on all the ducts. I originally had 2 registers in the kitchen but blocked off one as the room is further from the furnace at the end of the duct run, but I wound up getting rid of the tee that went from thr 6" round to the two registers, and cutting out 4' too and making a straighter shorter run to the one duct and the airflow is MUCH better there now and much warmer. In the basement I cut a hole for a register in the 3x14 duct that goes to one register in the front room where the thermostat is, and partially closed the room's register- it was getting a lot more air and I suspect the furnace was shutting off sooner so the kitchen didn't get warm enough. I keep the thermostat at 73 degrees and the furnace is doing great.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Thanks so much for sharing 🙏🏻 did you get quotes for the same job?

@stinerart1 Жыл бұрын

That is a lot of work to still do it wrong but enjoy!

@mitomendez3943 Жыл бұрын

Don't be that hard yourself, this video is perfect for me, I love the screen wheel trick to create the creases or bends.

@jongagnon5791 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos and they are very educational. You made one earlier that somewhat touch on the newer high efficiently furnace but basically completely skipped over the fact you had to run a new flue and intake. Any plan in the near future to make a video on that? I bought a new furnace and turns out I cannot use my existing chimney and got caught off guard by it. This would help a lot of people, especially now these days that I'm sure a lot more people are installing high efficiency units.

@PersianGulf007 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. This was a great step-by-step furnace install. I was wondering in your near future videos if you can do a roof AC - Furnace unit install. 🙏

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

I don’t do any roof units but if I get one of those I will 100% film it! Cheers

@hectorgonzalez8185 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your videos I have learn alot .

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I’m glad they are helping people :) cheers

@Newt3700 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Going to mine,myself . Thanks

@carlosjackson4474 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING VIDEO, CLEAN WORK!!!!

@rsearchtim Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video to replace furnace's I love videos like this.

@diannechiu8986 Жыл бұрын

Great video for home owner. So if the furnace is being installed by a contractor, the home owner can understand what the contractor is talking about and ask good questions 👍

@kensimmo Жыл бұрын

The instructions were very clear

@adolfovazquez8427 Жыл бұрын

Wow tremendous video I think I learned more by wanting you that in technical school bro you are the best thank you again

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

You got it bro! Cheers

@charlesgranthom5908 Жыл бұрын

love the install the best easy to understand.

@partylee007 Жыл бұрын

Nice job on that furnace replacement. There is only one thing that I would have done and I did do differently on my gas furnace. Coming up off of the switch box to the box in the ceiling used a piece of three conductor #12 S/O cord with a male plug on the end and then put a 20a receptacle in that box in the ceiling. That way if there’s ever an emergency where the power is out, can have a generator outside run an extension cord inside and plug your furnace into an extension cord to give you your 120V for your blower and controls.

@roflchopter11 Жыл бұрын

You'll need to take steps to make sure you don't have mains on the male plug during normal use, and steps to make sure you don't backfeed the rest of your house (and the grid) when you run on the generator.

@partylee007 Жыл бұрын

@@roflchopter11 I know that

@whitcwa 7 ай бұрын

I have a hardwired furnace and installed a small manual transfer switch made for connecting a generator via an extension cord. I can't wait until the next power outage!

@nygiantsfan84 5 ай бұрын

Phenomenal install bro

@wdxwm300 7 ай бұрын

Explained very well Thanks

@jdwht2455 Жыл бұрын

Great video! One comment I have to make tho you may have covered it - make sure the local government building dept. is OK with a DIY install (permit) and if a final inspection is needed. Now, if you were to do a baseboard hot water furnace, you might do my area a world of good. I did ours about 10 years ago. I even purchased the same brand (Utica Boiler) assuming that the circ pump and zone valves would be a simple disconnect old and reconnect new. Nope. I got lots of copper piping soldering practice as everything was just the opposite. The spec sheets the seller had were outdated. Have to say that the new arrangement was cleaner. I learned a lot plus the higher efficiency furnace helped my gas bill somewhat.

@johnhaller5851 Жыл бұрын

The big thing with the building department is that everything is local. This install was apparently in an earthquake area, and flex pipe was required. At my last house, they required hard pipe all the way. This is one of the things where a pro would understand what the inspectors care about. In a different install, all they seemed to inspect is that the AC has the correct sized breaker, since newer AC units frequently are rated for a smaller breaker than older installs. The furnace was not even looked at, perhaps because a local company which always gets permits did the work.

@danstojic5643 Жыл бұрын

Great job David!

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t be able to do it without you🙏🏻

@amnun11 3 ай бұрын

I agree with all comments of this video, excellent job, and very good explanation.

@erickmoen1014 Жыл бұрын

Total external static pressure , ESP, is including the filter pressure drop. You need to take your return pressure reading between blower and filter.

@greggutierrez7760 Жыл бұрын

Great video and I laughed pretty hard at the additional content (sniffing the customers crabs). That's a first! Tip to use a screen gasket tool for breaks is genius.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@stewartjohnston3975 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!!!! Great job!

@Dave-nm3xc Жыл бұрын

You are awesome. As someone that needs a new furnace as mine is 30 years old, you give me the confidence to replace my furnace without the need to spend thousands of dollars that I don't have.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Just make sure you are being safe! That’s all I ask :) cheers

@AllTattedUp13 Жыл бұрын

Manufacturer won't honor a warranty if a home owner does it diy...just sayn.

@Dave-nm3xc Жыл бұрын

@@AllTattedUp13 I'm fully aware. At a savings of $6,000 I'm willing to live with that.

@MiteyMOofyearsAgo 7 ай бұрын

Very thorough! Thank you

@keovongvilaykeo4799 Жыл бұрын

Always great content 😊thanks you again 😊

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

So nice of you. Thanks for watching! Cheers

@mikekatko7193 Жыл бұрын

Great video, minor things, I never use a pipe wrench on brass, I always use an adjustable ie crescent on them to prevent bite marks. I would have put filler pieces in on the coil to prevent air bypass. Keep doing the great work!

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback, I really really appreciate it. I try and make each one a little better then the last :) cheers

@sharpenflat6002 Жыл бұрын

I haven't used a crescent wrench since I was a kid. They make wrenches to fit all sizes, including metric.

@Dave-nm3xc Жыл бұрын

@@diyhvacguy Class act response.

@BOHICA_ Жыл бұрын

@@sharpenflat6002 Crescent wrenches have purpose for the professional homeowner and pro. You are talking about auto mechanics not using a crescent wrench.

@petersmart1999 Жыл бұрын

@@sharpenflat6002 Knipex Smooth jaws!

@kevincowan7131 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother keep recording before you know it you will have 1 Million subscribers!!!!!!!!

@KLBrown-pw7bs 6 ай бұрын

Excellent furnace video!

@stevemurzyn9711 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video ! I would recommend using gloves when working around sheet metal due to all of the sharp edges. You have convinced me I can do my own install.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Awesome! If you need help with your replacement, check out our membership over at Patreon.com/diyhvacguy where for 25 bucks you will get one on one support and quick response times 👍🏼 cheers

@gkblair Жыл бұрын

Easier than I thought - thanks!!

@rciancia Жыл бұрын

Great job man.... good warnings, suggestions and explanations.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 👊🏼

@kennethlankford6809 Жыл бұрын

Grown up , fixing everything , like a farmer, thanks

@preetsingh4139 8 ай бұрын

Perfact Job Thanks for the video.

@davemartinson9598 Жыл бұрын

Dave Thanks so much for providing excellent videos ! Appreciate your time ! Happy Holidays !

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻

@ronie1337 Жыл бұрын

Great info thanks.

@bluangasa09 Жыл бұрын

Hello. How are you doing. I am watching you clip and you are so great, to explain everything you do. I am very happy to see. I am learning from you. You are doing great 👍job

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@paulaboukhaled813 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for sharing.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Of course 🙏🏻

@masterdirk101 Жыл бұрын

Pre covid our trucks cost 400 a month, post covid our new trucks cost 1200 a month. Same truck, same setups, equipment costs twice what it did before covid, our starting pay went from 12 dollars an hour to 20/hr. Flex duct if you can get it is twice the price as it was. Copper is more expensive, flux is more expensive, pipe is more expensive, in all honesty I'm surprised equipment doesnt cost more to install.

@benqtran Жыл бұрын

Great video! Appreciate all the details. In your next video, can you explain more about the adjustments of airflow with static air? Would love to see how you would adjust it. Thanks.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

👍🏼 will do

@howardblasingame7961 7 ай бұрын

Nicely done.

@dantoubiana4471 5 ай бұрын

Very good job and thank you

@inspectortv100 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@Artem_Gratis Жыл бұрын

Crab sniffer! 😂😂😂 Awesome video and invaluable content thank you so much

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 thanks man

@brandonharvey7939 5 ай бұрын

Instead of stripping the end of the green ground wire and puting a hook on it for your ground screw start your strippers about 2" from the end of the wire and just slide the green insulation 1/2" towards the end of the wire without sliding it all the way off. This gives you something to grab on both sides to curve the wire around the screw without taking the ground screw completely out and dropping it into the abyss. Also works with stranded wire and can be used instead of a ring terminal when in a pinch.

@secryogenics Жыл бұрын

Great Job!

@TheMonkdad Жыл бұрын

This is helpful to reduce the anxiety of doing this job myself one day. I was told to replace my furnace about 15 years ago by a furnace company. I have multiple carbon monoxide detectors which never indicated any problem. 🤷‍♀️

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Knowledge is power and it’s in your best interest to have co testers. It’s getting harder and harder to find trustworthy hvac contractors.

@user-ik7dp1tz9j Жыл бұрын

@@diyhvacguy Most carbon monoxide detectors need 50 ppm for over 8 hours to go off, 9 ppm is the maximum safe level indoors. When you test for CO in the trades you typically have a device that will detect extremely small leaks. Your standard detector is there to keep you from falling asleep and not waking up, not to detect any CO leak your system has.

@keithsauer3574 Жыл бұрын

I once had an error code on my goodman furnace and I think it was because I was using a very high merv pleted air filter. Our house and space was not blessed with a very big return, its 14x20x1 and I had like a MERV-8 pleted in there. Going down to those cheaper filters always resolved it. The static pressure thing makes sense.

@keytothegate68 8 ай бұрын

Merv 11 chocked my furnace to complete stall

@jamesknox2041 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@nomad7653 6 ай бұрын

thanks man for the video!

@RandyMoe Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hamdig390 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !!

@JeremyStyninger Жыл бұрын

These furnace videos of yours keep getting better and you are giving out some very solid information. However, you did ask for feedback and I'm surprised you didn't take to heart comments about the electrical hookup regarding the Anti-short bushing inside the armored cable and a knockout bushing for the back of the junction box. It was pointed out in previous comments that leaving the wires unprotected can result in rubbing against the sharp edges and slowly, little by little over the next ten or twenty years (or more one hopes!) from the vibration of the motor. When the day comes that the insulation wears through the circuit protection may not trip because you didn't bond the ground to the junction box. And the one on the inside that you didn't fully seat can come loose.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, I have the bushings on my truck now, so that will be shown in the next install. I’ve see 30 year old systems no bushing and no issues so I’m finding it hard to wrap my brain around this one, but I want to make each one better so I will 100% do it moving forward. Thanks again for the feedback! Cheers

@gextreme2381 Жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same. Do it right.

@jimw6991 10 ай бұрын

I normally don't run wires thru sheet metal holes without grommets (even low voltage). If I wanted to have the electrical junction box (switch box) mounted on outside of furnace, what could I use to protect insulation of stranded wires from getting chafed on knock out hole ? What about strain relief? Do you ever do something for stranded wires running from box to box in metal clad? I am not aware of anything in NEC about that. Also there was a comment that an anti short bushing was missed ? Where? I saw an orange bushing supplied in the end of the mc cable.

@RayStraiter 3 ай бұрын

Very educational!

@GillyGomez Жыл бұрын

awesome video!

@markw.2106 Жыл бұрын

We just had our first floor furnace replaced, dual fuel, 80,000 btu. Cost us $15k. I checked with a few people I know who just had theirs replaced and that is the going rate here, North Carolina. Not a job I wanted to tackle, I'm glad you guys are out there. Hoping our upstairs system will keep going for awhile, I'm running out of kidneys to sell :)

@JoseloPezoa Жыл бұрын

i just had my furnace and 40 gallon water heater replaced,6200 dollars,in saskatoon sask. i hear some people have paid way more !!! 6200 new units ,parts and labor .

@PartTimeYooper Жыл бұрын

$15k for an 80k btu furnace....thats $13k in labor! How many weeks did it take???

@viet102082 Жыл бұрын

I need to move to North Carolina. Give yall 20% off $15k Furnace replacement job

@PartTimeYooper Жыл бұрын

@@viet102082 you could do half off and still make great money!!!

@markw.2106 Жыл бұрын

@VietVlog 17 I've got another unit on the second floor so come on over :)

@bobmanp8653 Жыл бұрын

I did mine it was super easy

@erics9213 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing tutorial on gas furnace replacement. I have not seen this much detail on other videos. I especially liked the air cleaner attachment and static pressure measurement technique. I've seen a lot of transition videos but your was a new twist for me. Could the temp rise have been measured at the furnace return air/supply air ducts?

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Probably so on the temp locations. There is quite a range on temp rise. Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate the support 🙏🏻

@jeffreyritchie1447 Жыл бұрын

I never get that lucky! I always end up changing out 75 year old Williamson units with new 95% ones!

@satin227 Жыл бұрын

That crab knew where to find the good and informative content 😄

@RLMUnbelievaaable 7 ай бұрын

At 14:02 - yes, that's a dead mouse on the floor.😂😂😂

@djblackarrow Жыл бұрын

For solid Wires i would use the Wago 2273 Versions. They have no lever. All you have to do is to push the 11mm stripped wire into the hole and you are done. To loosen the wire, you have to twist it back and forth and pull it at the same time. The Wago 2273's are available for 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 Wires. (2273-202, 2273-203, 2273-204, 2273-205, 2273-208)

@agartin1 Жыл бұрын

as much as wagos have been tested the small amount of actual connection concerns me. i prefer the twist the wires together and then add a wire nut. i know the old way...

@dragonlordship Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your teaching. Can you post the instllation video of replacing the 80% furnace with HE(>90%) that required removing metal duct and installing the PVC for condensation.

@calbuilder7357 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

You got it! Thanks for watching!

@theunit5939 Жыл бұрын

Been in the trade since i was 22 years now 38 the trade has been the best thing that has ever happen to me, best part is side job sat where in one day i make 2 weeks worth or work replacing a ac and furnace job.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks so much for sharing.

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

Best thing I’ve ever done too.

@blaccayman5233 Жыл бұрын

your lucky in Utah to buy this equipment. here in SoCal, only licensed holders can buy them. and as of 2019 can install LoNox. they burn much higher and am told by techs, are more challenging to dial in. Also, the heat exhaust vent needs to be replaced to accommodate the new furnace. on a 2story house, that can add up. SoCal DIY's have been sidelined when wanting to practice what you perfectly preach. Keep up the good show. props to your camera man. BTW what food did you almost smell left in the evaporator. that was gross N funny.

@JoseloPezoa Жыл бұрын

good video bro!!

@jwb1227 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your *Time* and *Energy* into making videos like this and others. There are others who upload similar videos like this but rarely do I find content like yours. You take the time to setup the camera with proper lighting as well as carefully narrate through each steps. I wish I was in your State of Utah so I can hire you for a furnace replacement job. I have a 35 year old condensing furnace which was a champ and is now beginning to leak condensate around the collector box and draft inducer blower housing. I think the white RTV sealant is failing so I have ordered a new collector box (original is metal and a nipple rusted out) and "GE" RTV per Carrier service instruction manual. I am handy so I know I can fix it given enough time. While I have the parts off, I will take the time to inspect and replace any other parts I feel it is worth the time. I hope the condensing heat exchanger is okay (it is stainless steel) since it is 35 years old. The part is $1,500 retail so it would not be worth it to fix at that point - just to replace the entire unit instead.

@jonathanhoskins6580 Жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to see a downflow unit with ducting that attaches to the bottom of the furnace

@mark33545 8 ай бұрын

Would be awesome if you could do annual service video on that 80% Goodman since many of us have that then that weird mini high efficiency one you did. Especially since the gas line was portable on that one.

@MAXEDITZ740 6 ай бұрын

Very good job

@ThuggBoi69 Жыл бұрын

Good job,😊

@MK-wi1bj Жыл бұрын

Good job.

@msbcas012 Жыл бұрын

Nice Job. I recommend a combustion analysis before commissioning.

@kingdee5388 10 ай бұрын

Being from Texas, I say you have it easy working in Utah. But r he vid was great 👍🏾

@hollidaydoc45 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Appreciate all of your hard work in making these instructional videos

@diyhvacguy Жыл бұрын

You got it! 👊🏼

@seabass22 10 ай бұрын

I’m gonna have to swap mine at some point. We have propane furnace. It’s expensive to run. Gonna have to swap to electric at some point. Thanks for the videos.