Exposing an HVAC Company: $18,000 Scam Busted by Second Opinion

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@diegolopez19 13 күн бұрын

Everytime you upload, I try my best to watch every video. 4 years ago I got into HVAC, and some of the first videos I came across were yours. I always try my best to share your KZfaq channel with who ever tells me they want to get into this business. Just watching this video and coming across very similar situations on service calls where you save the day by just changing out the disconnect fuse, and the customer being close to paying thousands of dollars for a new system. Thank you sir, I feel like I’ve made it this far in HVAC from just watching a lot of your troubleshooting videos.

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@sherwinalvarez7365 12 күн бұрын

Shout out to big Walt, pulling up the youth. Congratulations to you, fine men.

@MoonRambo702 11 күн бұрын

Having integrity is what made my business. 1yr into out on my own, still struggling, I ran into a guy that was next door to a job, fixed him up quick, transformer burned out. It straight up took 20min, so I wasn’t even gonna charge because the house was kinda raggedy and I thought he was broke. He tells me his HVAC guy just left and said he had to replace it, nothing he could do. We chat for a bit and find out dude has 130 properties, flips, and manages rentals 600+ in the area.. old guy out and new guy in, he keeps my docket full going on 6yrs now. Also Hooked me up with several realtors that always need work. He never once questioned my diagnosis or tried to talk my price down, and pays on time. Integrity first people

@WWHVAC 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!#Integrity pays

@klepthvac 12 күн бұрын

Had a similar one couple weeks ago. Company told customer that the compressor failed and wanted them to buy a 18k Bosch. I showed up, fuses good, compressor wasn’t grounded and cap reading 0. Replaced cap and compressor fired right up. Scary how these companies be getting away with stuff like that. But companies like that keep us in business! Much respect from down here in AZ bro!! 🙌🏻☀️

@WWHVAC 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@ADDICTED2ATTICS-HVAC 13 күн бұрын

i hate the fan motor design! god its such a pain, good job keeping composure man lol

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

Gotta stay cool and calm and collective!! But I'm not a fan of then style brackets

@89DrFunk 13 күн бұрын

Man…I wanted to see the customer response after you fixed the unit. 18k for a new unit for only a blown fuse is nuts. She almost got got….great job of being thorough in your diagnosis in this unit. To me this is one of your best vids because of your thought process going over everything going behind someone. I will be using this in my appliance repair business for sure.

@robhill8894 10 күн бұрын

I run my own residential appliance repair business but used to do commercial restaurant and bar equipment. In the 5 years I worked for that company, we never had to replace an entire condensing unit. I replaced a lot of compressors and fan motors, belts, contactors, capacitors etc, but I can't think of any reason to replace the whole condensing unit unless it's really, really old or had a lot of damage to the condenser coils. As others said, I wish you had shown the customer reaction. I've heard lots of horror stories from my residential customers about this same type of thing where the HVAC company claims they need to replace the whole unit??? I thought about doing residential air conditioning but I'm tired of working outside in the heat and humidity. I'd make a killing stealing customers from these thieves.

@rickbarnett9729 11 күн бұрын

I’m sorry but $18k for a blown fuse that company needs be called out for that

@jsmiles4060 13 күн бұрын

Damn wish you got their reaction after you got them coolin. Nice work Man !

@Bryan-Hensley 12 күн бұрын

We have a very popular HVAC company here in our town that was recently bought out. Now they are trying to rip off people or they don't have a clue what they are doing. I've fixed several here recently that they have condemned. The last one they claimed the entire wiring in the ahu was totally burnt up and priced a swap out. I changed the blower relay and it works fine now.

@djmatropolis1 13 күн бұрын

Great work, glad to see there are still technicians out there. It's crazy to me how many companies always jump to replacement and don't do their customers any favors. Keep it up, well done.

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

Thanks..I'll rather refer another tech or company before I condemn a unit. Or call tech support 📞 if I can't figure it out

@sherwinalvarez7365 12 күн бұрын

You ain't miss out on 18K. You kept your integrity. Money can't buy that. Anyone who lives in your area and sees this video will want to deal with you.

@lancemartin1153 10 күн бұрын

Having residential techs working on light commercial units is usually a problem. If you are a business hire a commercial/industrial HVAC company for maintenance and service. Everyone says they know AC but they only know residential maintenance basics.

@MCRD115 13 күн бұрын

Great job Walter you are what all Home and Business Owners expect a Professional who knows what's going on. Your Bro Shannon in West Palm Beach Florida

@redneckways1617 13 күн бұрын

Damn fine hat you’re wearing…my favorite standard unit….gotta have integrity…most have lost sight of that and replaced it with deception…

@Holiday577 12 күн бұрын

Good troubleshooting. Love the videos

@Bigdawg_74 13 күн бұрын

We need more honest guys like you in our field of work Good Job

@dimaslespier2688 12 күн бұрын

Your very honest and very through nice work

@krob08 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for your hardwork and dedication to these customers, these people need you out here a lot of these ac technicians do not know what they are doing and try to cheat people out of there money we need people like you Walter keep up the good work. Your brother Robert Bruce from Houston TX

@gregcagwin1337 13 күн бұрын

Good man , human being. We need more.

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

Thanks, bro. I try

@AlMatias-r8m 12 күн бұрын

An honest person with integrity and dignity always succeeds. It's unfortunate that some inexperienced technicians tarnish the reputation of seasoned professionals by taking advantage of consumers. As a new tech Kudos to you.

@AlMatias-r8m 12 күн бұрын

@vulcanram1 11 күн бұрын

Good job...taking time to thoroughly check everything....I've too many instances like this. Btw, how do you like the Elitech gauges?

@WWHVAC 11 күн бұрын

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@chevelsmith3654 13 күн бұрын

Going behind people really do sucks lol

@Demy26 13 күн бұрын

Integrity is everything

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

💯

@gsmboutiqueable 10 күн бұрын

After seeing this video, i suscribed to your channel ( your integrity deserves )

@WWHVAC 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@dalitohana6979 12 күн бұрын

Good Work!!!

@WWHVAC 12 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@brikaf6001 11 күн бұрын

excellent work

@WWHVAC 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@DS-fb9te 12 күн бұрын

Blessings to you sir, you are a true gem. 💎 😊

@WWHVAC 12 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly

@redneckways1617 13 күн бұрын

It works the exact same with the only difference being most commercial is 3 phase power and most residential is single phase

@Matts_Crafty 13 күн бұрын

That the best feeling making the customer happy! Good stuff Walt.. On to the next one! That good karma will bring you that 18k in the blink of an eye my brother!!!

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

Thanks bro 💯 I can use about 18k right now 😆

@c21meister 13 күн бұрын

Dang Walt I remember this gym you did a vid on em a while back.

@erics9213 12 күн бұрын

So, what was the cause of the blown fuse? Nice honest work.

@Josh-px6xb 11 күн бұрын

Sometimes fuses will blow due to age and no issue with the unit

@MightyR1000 13 күн бұрын

Troubleshooting at its finest! Step by step. Process of elimination. Somebody is retaining the information that is crossing his path. I'm definitely more inspired. 18000 versus a fuse! Being limited on experience has its cost. That was awesome, Walt. 💪💯🔥🎯😎

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

That's all I know: the process of elimination or fundamentals = No or very few call backs

@MightyR1000 13 күн бұрын

@WWHVAC I see a lot of simple mistakes or rush jobs. By taking time, I'm able to accomplish more, and people know your work.

@lmnohos 12 күн бұрын

that is so sad. but hooray for you! you have INTEGRITY.

@HNIC86 12 күн бұрын

The man with experience with commercial units. That's a shame they try to scam them people $18,000 for a new unit.

@chevyimpala611 13 күн бұрын

When you can wear sunglasses on your head the whole job you definitely know your trade. GREAT JOB

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

That's funny 😎

@thesilentonevictor 13 күн бұрын

18gs wow you hot a returning customer for sure smh for the next company

@sherwinalvarez7365 12 күн бұрын

Yeah, he just got all her family and friends and faculty. That might be 18K in maintenance. 🤣.

@MrCoolrush 2 күн бұрын

My brother good job next time replace all three fues you don't want a call back

@albertoramirez4203 12 күн бұрын

I saw you yesterday at johnstone

@numchux2 12 күн бұрын

you have a 3.3:1 compression ratio, compressor might still be going bad

@jasonburgos5107 13 күн бұрын

Hey Walter, what Home Warranty companies do you work with?

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

I try not to give that information on KZfaq

@jasonburgos5107 12 күн бұрын

@@WWHVAC Understandable. I sent you an email so we can talk, from my company email.

@trevmint5615 13 күн бұрын

Hold up It was the fuse?? Just the fuse?? They didn't check the fuse or voltage? Holy hell

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

Them two legs had them struggling. Stick to residential

@trevmint5615 13 күн бұрын

@@WWHVAC why do you say stick to residential

@MightyR1000 13 күн бұрын

@trevmint5615 Commercial can be a headache if you don't know what you're doing. I think residential has more of a common aspect to it. In my opinion. I'm in Commercial.

@trevmint5615 13 күн бұрын

@@MightyR1000 I need a challenge

@MightyR1000 13 күн бұрын

@@trevmint5615 Expand your horizon

@darinpugliese1216 13 күн бұрын

Little too cold 😊

@jacksautorepair 13 күн бұрын

If you bought a new system now, you gone get the old refrigerant that will no longer be manufactured. When the new systems come out at the end of this year and become more popular and as the old refrigerant supply is depleted, the prices will reverse! Then you're stuck trying to keep an old system going and paying hundreds of dollars per lb for the old refrigerant. Not to mention these systems don't last but around 15 years anyway, without major repairs.

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

You sound like a salesman, but I get it. #Inflation. There are no leaks in the system, and this unit will probably last another 15 years or more. It's still an R22 systems, rocking and rolling.

@jacksautorepair 13 күн бұрын

@@WWHVAC A 5 ton a/c gas unit here cost $8400 installed. She got a split unit so it's probably more but a better system. When it goes down again is anybody's guess. She got 2-3 units so times $8400! Their price might not be off much. Companies give customers an option to replace now while you got the money, or wait until a later date when maybe you don't have the money. It's up to the customer if they want to kick the can. But if it quits again, how long you gone beat a dead horse, and it looks bad on you! That's a little expensive but I don't know where you at. Like me if the unit is supposed to last 15 years, I won't ever have to buy another one because that be the rest of my life! Also good better or not, every few years those a/c systems get a little more efficient than the old ones. It seems anyway. You don't want no $800 per month light bill. You've got to consider all this.

@joeshearer1247 13 күн бұрын

18k is cheap for that.

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

It's probably just for the condenser unit, but it's very expensive if it's not needed.

@sherwinalvarez7365 12 күн бұрын

@@WWHVACWord

@555666jyd 13 күн бұрын

😂 🤣 they to funny, that one getting down now just like it's been touched by a angel 😇

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

Been touched by a certified technician 🤣

@10speed4 13 күн бұрын

You induced 524v on each leg of the compressor and 550v comes back on that same leg. So the copper windings on each leg steps up the voltage 26 volts?

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

Im not sure I understand your question.

@10speed4 13 күн бұрын

@@WWHVAC I’m not sure I do either, lol. When you did the installation integrity test your meter showed 524v was inserted on the compressor leg that you were testing and 550v was measured, gaining 26v additional volts. I was curious where the 26v came from.

@WWHVAC 13 күн бұрын

there can be slight variations in the voltage output versus the actual voltage measured. The device might be compensating for resistance and other factors, leading to a slightly higher voltage reading. there can be slight variations in the voltage output versus the actual voltage measured. The device might be compensating for resistance and other factors, leading to a slightly higher voltage reading. If I was reading 26v and not >550, the insulation would be failing

@10speed4 13 күн бұрын

@@WWHVAC 👍

@hvacslayer2929 13 күн бұрын

You’re reading it wrong. It’s not 550v it’s 550 Mega ohms. He has it on the 500v test, the wires are accepting 524v non destructive.