I like how u took care of his dryer vent like that. Says a lot about a person. Takes you 5-10 minutes of ur day to save the customer headaches and money down the line. U seem like a great guy Ted
@rj.parker4 жыл бұрын
And screws are now allowed in dryer vents since 2012 I believe. For the exact reason you fixed, eg the vent ducts fall apart. They are limited to 1/4” inside as a compromise.
@lifeofgold4 жыл бұрын
Would aluminum tape be a good compromise?
@michaeledenfield6584 жыл бұрын
I’ve been in the industry for over 25 years and a can’t tell you enough Thank You for being a professional and taking care of not only the ac issue but stopped to fix something that you saw needed to be fixed and just fixed it. Keep doing what you do. Stay safe
@jonanderson65324 жыл бұрын
Damn an honest hvac guy. Not many of them around anymore
@SixTwoHemi4 жыл бұрын
Excellent above and beyond service. Being a stationary engineer I really appreciate seeing this type of customer service. Thank you!!
@lukebbb4 жыл бұрын
You sir are a true professional. Anyone can up sell and replace parts. Troubleshooting and diagnostics are invaluable. Honesty and integrity go a long way in this business.
@mikeznel60482 жыл бұрын
It goes a long way in any business.
@MyMessage_Is_Simple4 жыл бұрын
I thought you would have pressurized with nitrogen. For all we know, the Teflon rings could be missing. Keep up the good videos. I like seeing what's out there in residential land
@JasperJanssen4 жыл бұрын
When you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras. They just forgot to tighten from fingertight to final torque. Shit happens. But it’s relatively unlikely that they’d *also* have made another big mistake at the same time. And draining the entire system, vacuuming, then nitrogen, then refilling... that’s a pretty big investment in time which equals money, for a low likelihood of an upside.
@natepeterson71454 жыл бұрын
You are correct no screws in the vent and it's best to use the aluminum tape. Great work Ted,have a great Christmas!
@picklerix61624 жыл бұрын
Nate Peterson - Ted probably didn’t have the correct tape which is surprising since even I keep a roll of that on hand.
@Barracuda480824 жыл бұрын
Your work here and on other videos give me a good feeling that there are a few of us older journeyman techs that still give a s7/t about looks, and function together, like my father in law said and did. "an extra five or ten now may save you a costly hour(s) later. I saw the 80% Goodman install under home. ha. .. I see that daily up in Michigan alot..quick hack install and try to sell if code enforcement inspector don't flag it. Take care during the pandemic and keep learning.
@Keith_Mikell Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honesty uncle Ted. I’ve been watching hvac yt for a short time and I’ve noticed a trend. Some do it for the love of the trade. Some do it for the views while getting traction for their work and honesty. And some straight rip people off and do it for views. All to chase they almighty dollar.
@andreeriner8113 жыл бұрын
I had an an almost identical problem with a Trane in and attic at a allergy clinic. Same deal, the txt was loose leaking just like yours only not quite as bad. That was the installer on the one I worked on.
@malachy18474 жыл бұрын
The Fin Coils on the Outdoor Unit look seriously dirty, maybe for another day... Great work great Upload...
@JohnnyJr3964 жыл бұрын
Had a helicopter out here 😂
@erics92134 жыл бұрын
Ted, for the dryer vent pipe, rivets would probably work better that screws.
@christiand.61124 жыл бұрын
I like to use metal plumbing strap around the pipe and screw the strap up to the floor joist. This way I'm not overstepping any codes and keep the vent from sliding down/moving once it heats up. Great video- just a suggestion.
@picklerix61624 жыл бұрын
Christian Dwyer - the metal strap works and is cheaper than proper hangers. I just replaced the B vent pipe with my new furnace so I used a $5 hanger rather than the metal strap. It just looks better.
@sabergermd4 жыл бұрын
The last time I called a company to fix my hydronic boiler system, I told the tech, "I'm going watch everything you do, so the next time this happens I'm doing it myself." It cost me $700 with labor for a $100 Taco circulator pump (NYC thievery). I have 5 of those on my system. You do the math. Sure enough a few weeks later one of the other pumps went out. The system is about 15 years old. $100 for the pump and 4 new nuts/bolts, and an hour of my time I was back in business.
@OleRazzleDazzler3 жыл бұрын
There’s a reason you’re paying that. So you don’t damage your machine or harm your family. Messing with any sort of combustion heat source without being an actual professional, is kind of like leaving you’re newborn with a sitter you find on the state register list. There’s levels to this shit man.
@OleRazzleDazzler3 жыл бұрын
And just because your cousin Johnny was a duct sub for 3 months, doesn’t mean he can help you properly install you’re very own extra special super customer Platinum series Goodman furnace and vent pipe for some pizza and Busch light.
@mikeznel60482 жыл бұрын
You're not just paying for the part. 9 out of 10 times, its not just a cut and dry remove and replace. You can cause a lot of damage if the proper process following the replace of a component is not done. Especially on a closed hydronic system where most all the air needs to be removed from the system.
@andreeriner8113 жыл бұрын
On the dryer vent I get what your saying, but I always use foil tape and make sure it’s strapped up good. I had one last summer somebody put screws in and it was unreal how badly stopped up it was. I cleaned it out and ditched the screws and foil taped the life out of the joints. Another way would be pop rivets. But again I get why you did it the way you did. When your out in the field working you can’t always do everything the way you’re like to, especially when you have other calls to get to.
@mikeznel60482 жыл бұрын
Foil tape isn't necessary that far away from the heat source. Good tape is the key.
@hassanaljazaeri54364 жыл бұрын
Caring about others comes back to you in double. Thanks for caring. Learning a lot from you. Keep it coming.
@williampaul89794 жыл бұрын
This is my first time viewing one of your videos and I really enjoyed it. You elaborated on each problem which was great for new techs. Thanks!
@lee-johnson4 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I like the dryer bands for the joints. They are about 3” wide with two screws. I think RE Michael sold them. Merry Christmas Ted
@heavymechanic23 жыл бұрын
There are lots of videos with a TIME IS MONEY attitude and some sloppy work as a result of only spending 30 min on the job for the flat fee charged. Its great to see an honest tradesman who cares enough to make the customer happy and earn repeat business.
@sergiodjf4 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Even little details like putting the caps on have a reason
@toddbirge28003 жыл бұрын
i absolutely enjoy how you take care of your customers or potential new customers.the only difference between what you do and 50 other places that do the same thing is" customer service".one big family not customers.
@549BR4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating to watch and listen to this man in action.
@emilionunez45664 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your knowledge, I'm learning a lot from you by any chance do you have a video explaining to how to read your gauges?
@jjjames50894 жыл бұрын
Components only function properly if installed correctly, great video.
@mackmcd87254 жыл бұрын
using the leak detector was always the favorite part of working with my dad on a job hehehe
@JohnDoe-jt9oq4 жыл бұрын
The sad part is the guy probably came in and thought they were low, pumped them full of refrigerant, realized it was a TXV, so they paid for the refrigerant and the TXV, then you had to come in and fix the leak, and they needed all new refrigerant again.
@AdamWBush4 жыл бұрын
I always use flat metal straping on a dryer vent
@hg2.3 жыл бұрын
Many nuances -- thank you. (And great videography. HVAC today, brain surgery tomorrow.)
@patrickm35344 жыл бұрын
Good catch on the dryer very. Very dangerous venting in the crawlspace. I would never have a dryer in my house where I couldn't vent it directly out the wall.
@arlynsmith91964 жыл бұрын
May be overkill, but my HVAC contractor has a service contract arrangement where I pay $15 per month (auto withdrawn) and they come every fall and check/clean the furnace and replace the filter, and in the Spring they checks/clean the AC and replace the filter. If something is wrong and I need parts while they are here I just pay the parts cost. If I have trouble between those re-emptive service calls I pay a reduced base service call fee plus parts. Seems a good deal for both of us and I am sure my equipment gets professional attention. Since I have a contract I go to the head of the list when I have trouble, including nights and weekends (well, along with the other contract holders).
@picklerix61624 жыл бұрын
$250 for a $10 contactor seems reasonable.
@matt6978454 жыл бұрын
If the previous tech didn't even know or be bothered to tighten the TXV fittings properly, he almost certainly didn't pull a vacuum either. I would have recovered and charged in known fresh, uncontaminated 410a, it's not like it's that expensive. Otherwise excellent work as always!
@mikeznel60482 жыл бұрын
No sense in being wasteful.
@tomwalker91844 жыл бұрын
You are to be commended sir, your work ethic is Top Shelf.
@heyman60104 жыл бұрын
Ever try little zip straps?? On txv’s I used 1 zip on the fill tube 2 on the bulb and snip them tight then I use 2pcs of scrap suction line insulation split in half. Cover the bulb top and bottom and zip strap it up tight. Snip all the strap ends. Put the top ins over the bottom and it looks really nice when your done. And the bulb is tight and well insulated Just my way tho. I hated those metal straps also. Lol.
@sknight03914 жыл бұрын
It's a Christmas miracle 😁👌
@TedCookHVAC4 жыл бұрын
lol
@gregmiracle95604 жыл бұрын
Lol
@lancerudy99344 жыл бұрын
Insulation of the bulb is a great idea! Nice job!
@johncspine2787 Жыл бұрын
Thing about the dryer vent..it likely had back pressure from clogged lint which helped blow the thing off..they should replace the whole thing.
@MrCountrycuz2 ай бұрын
what do you think of the black flex seal rubberized spray paint?
@acunlimited96834 жыл бұрын
nice work but, The bulb should have been mounted horizontal
@Eddy634 жыл бұрын
I never was a fan of just hand tightening all the fittings ... Lol ... The previous 3 Stooges HVAC/R company that did the job should carry wrenches in their tool bags ... Good fix Ted ...
@picklerix61624 жыл бұрын
Eddy - The three stooges used to work in the construction 🔨 trades so that’s where they got some of their funniest gags.
@LanceMan60124 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the commentary of a Master at work.
@howardiko71563 жыл бұрын
I love this stuff. Another great fix. I have to get a set of gauges like you use. Has any one used copper based anti seize for the bulb?
@kevinbrowne12784 жыл бұрын
Nice! But am I wrong when I believe you have to use aluminum tape on a dryer vent? It holds great but costs alot
@JasperJanssen4 жыл бұрын
You saw what happened when they used duct tape..
@sprockkets4 жыл бұрын
Well there your problem is sir, the condenser fan is barely turning. :P lol
@peterhodgkins69854 жыл бұрын
In heat mode the fan doesn't run. ;)
@hozerhvac44064 жыл бұрын
Solid work by the gunslinger again!!! Keep it up ted
@Oto_Travel4 жыл бұрын
By showing the sticker of the hvac contractor on the condensor, are you saying they are at fault? Seeing it’s not a new install, I wouldn’t be quick to blame them. And why didn’t you put the bulb outside the evap cabinet on the suction line, assuming you know it belongs there and not inside the cabinet.
@TedCookHVAC4 жыл бұрын
You are incorrect ... the bulb is mounted inside the cabinet from the factory.
@MaMa-qh4dy4 жыл бұрын
Anti DIY HVAC Ted is 100% correct. Bulb goes inside cabinet.
@chriseh094 жыл бұрын
Great job! I hope you and your family have a safe and very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
@TedCookHVAC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris... same to you and your's !!
@broken19654 жыл бұрын
Dryer vent ive been using foil HVAC tape for fiberglass ducts
@philllsxga.77374 жыл бұрын
You are a damn good technician and you keep your cool! I CAN NOT believe all of the hacker's out there!! Knowledge is power!!!
@picklerix61624 жыл бұрын
Hackers exist in every profession. Their are tons of “licensed” or “certified” hacks working in HVAC and auto repair. I have even run across several doctors who were nothing but hacks and only wanted to milk the insurance company.
@benkuxhouse7874 жыл бұрын
The only thing I would have done a little different than what you did was I would have pumped the unit down. And I would have done a pressure test. The technician that replace that TXV probably didn't pressure test with nitrogen. On a heat pump coil I pressure test at 350 PSIG. I would have let it sit for good 10-15 minutes and I would have Bubble tested those joints just to make sure. I replaced the Trane TXV on a old R22 unit and I did have to get it really tight. When it felt so good and snug it wasn't enough I have had to go a little bit more that's what the soap bubbles in the nitrogen did for me.
@jimpossidente50043 жыл бұрын
Oh cool.. you are located right in my neighborhood! I live in Mauldin.
@M977A24 жыл бұрын
Nice thoughtful guy, but with the oil loss might need another ounce for the pump longevity.
@harryhathaway10864 жыл бұрын
Thats good....Helicopter. At First that went straight on over my head. I dont do residential too much anymore BUT I will have to use that term if a HELICOPTER is hovering over me. 😎👍
@Elfnetdesigns4 жыл бұрын
Even better is when the homeowner is out recording you while you are recording lol. I don't work on residential stuff except for family and a few friends, I got my HVAC stuff to service radio customers comms shelter climate control systems alongside their comms equipment. It's easier for them to have everything on one ticker and PO
@andreeriner8113 жыл бұрын
Overlook my typos my iPads gone berserk on me and I can’t seem to get it straightened out.
@Janzer_2 жыл бұрын
i love the titles lol "Sabotage Butcher Hack Job" 👌
@jefferygrady31814 жыл бұрын
Good find! Get your self a set of line wrenches!
@Josh-px6xb4 жыл бұрын
Why is it more efficient with a plenum? Better airflow? JW cause my dads return is straight flex like that. It’s been like that since the house was built.
@jesusjuice79794 жыл бұрын
Is that fan motor working? looks like its bad
@thefurnaceking86344 жыл бұрын
You should have been selling a new system including ducts within the first half hour. What a poor install. Nice job finding the leaks. Any 410a system with leaks should be reclaimed and weighed back in. Thanks for the video.
@heathhubbard64914 жыл бұрын
The Furnace King seems to me that was the previous workers game plan. Do a poor repair to try and sell a new system once it fails again. Crooked work to try an sell for commission. Personal opinion...
@caru32574 жыл бұрын
In service is best to fix something and then recommend other services.
@toemblem2 жыл бұрын
How long until manufacturers install pressure and temperature sensors that connect via Wi-Fi? We'll be able to get an idea of what the unit is doing before we even get to the jobsite.
@celestialdream494 жыл бұрын
Great video... thank you for sharing your expertise. I just learned I'm a "helicopter" LOL : )
@andythehandyman29264 жыл бұрын
Great video. Being up north I never see heat pumps so always interested in those videos. Personally I would have put that sensing bulb outside the box horizontally, but that’s just me. Keep up the great videos and Merry Christmas.
@picklerix61624 жыл бұрын
Andy The Handy Man - If the TXV is inside the case, I usually install the sensing bulb inside also. I just installed a Goodman evaporator with an external TXV so I installed the sensing bulb externally. BTW, the sensing bulb can be mounted vertically, with the tail up.
@guitarboy1239874 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason that you didn't spray leak detector on the joint before checking it for tightness with a wrench?
@ardiemclelland20394 жыл бұрын
The installs these days are terrible. I have a comfortmaker from 1996 still running 100% on it’s original R22 charge!
@brianleeper57374 жыл бұрын
That install seriously looks like the installer said, "Hold muh beer 'n' watch this!" before he did it.
@Froggability4 жыл бұрын
The TX valve, did he check for leaks with bubbles? Before and after? The TX bulb, no use of heat transfer paste? Was the condensor fan coming on eventually? Checking all these allows you to drive off with confidence.
@outthemoney33614 жыл бұрын
Nathan condenser fan is on, the frame rate is what’s giving the impression something is wrong. But I’d have used bubbles also
@martinwoods67164 жыл бұрын
Is there any particular leak detector you like or would recommend...?
@ed68374 жыл бұрын
I have used gear clamps on the dryer vent. No screws and holds better than tape
@T.O804 жыл бұрын
Does home ac unit oil have dye to help find leaks?
@tjrooger10924 жыл бұрын
That's gorilla snot. We used it in place of all factory grommets. Tried to beat factory air tight ratings. Also TXV bulbs really should have copper brackets. The copper transfers heat into the entire bulb. Seen a lot of zip ties and Panduits.
@robertcherry49713 жыл бұрын
Could you point me to a section of the mechanical code or even the residential code where it states no screws in vent pipe?I am under the understanding that two screws and a sealant be used (U182 silver tape or duct sealant )
@mikeznel60482 жыл бұрын
Look up the code in your area.
@philcore47594 жыл бұрын
would pop rivets be allowed in dryer vents?
@davidhughes34744 жыл бұрын
Yes pop rivets can be used, also some 3/8" screws are up to code, NOT 1/2" screws.
@FSAUDIOGUY3 жыл бұрын
69 Thumbs down people dislike an air conditioner that works! Damn you Ted, quit fixing stuff!!
@relaxingsounds39094 жыл бұрын
Did you recover the existing gas and pressure test then put in new gas it’s 410 zoetrope? Good video
@russellhancock97653 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling that a lot of guys do like My Dad used to, He was bad a sticking things in his pocket when He was working on something and forgetting to put it back. My Parents house used to be full of all kinds of nuts and bolts and stuff like that. They used to be Chicken Farmers and whatever Dad was working on, would usually end up in his pants pockets and then He would empty His pockets in the House and there was always Nuts and bolts and all kinds of stuff like that in the house. Mom would usually put it in a glass jar or something, so that if You needed it, that is where it probably was.
@martinwoods67164 жыл бұрын
What filters do you normally stock on your van, and commonly use...?
@sku329564 жыл бұрын
The vent was clogged so they just took it off
@andrzejhajder64052 жыл бұрын
Good episode as usual.
@ismackherbiehind4 жыл бұрын
Man they had that TXV flappin in the wind.
@martinwoods67164 жыл бұрын
You the Man, Great Teacher and Mentor....
@TheMonieray4 жыл бұрын
Watching all your videos, and now I’m paranoid about finding the right company for my first home.
@1110001001010013 жыл бұрын
Well if your in the Mauldin SC area, you don’t have to worry, just call Ted Cook HVAC :)
@sprockkets4 жыл бұрын
Basically my boss said to tighten those up as much as you can, but I think if they give a torque rating to use a torque wrench, cause you can over do it. For those sensing bulbs I like those metal pipe clamps that tighten via a screw.
@davidhughes34744 жыл бұрын
They have a set torque value, for the TXV
@Garth20112 жыл бұрын
Yes but after installing those a hundred times or so, you know the feel rather well enough to get it right.
@billburkart90874 жыл бұрын
When you walked up on the unit I thought it might need a capacitor with the fan turning so slow.
@rocketrider14054 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@jmorgan93883 жыл бұрын
Strobe effect. The camera's 30 frames per second makes the fan look slow.
@johnsmithjr54984 жыл бұрын
With the valve being that loose I would guess that it didn't have a proper vacuum pulled on it. Also with it being 410 (not freon as someone pointed out🤓) it's a blend and cheap, would it not be easy to talk the customer into pulling a proper vacuum and replacing the, not freon?.
@TedCookHVAC4 жыл бұрын
LOL .... yea he pinged me on that but he is an awesome viewer !! Thanks for watching.
@vasileiosatmatzidis68854 жыл бұрын
I do this job from 1982, for leak the best test is with foam.
@jungapo24 жыл бұрын
as professional techician, i prefer using box wrench versus crechen wrench.
@panik16k4 жыл бұрын
Mastic tape. Supposed to go directly on the metal seals of ductwork. Not on insulation wrap.
@russellhancock97654 жыл бұрын
They used to do that on cars on the fill valves, so that they needed freon a a out once a year.
@gsxrsquid3 жыл бұрын
I 'm surprised the refrigerant lasted that long. that valve was way loose.
@lancerudy99344 жыл бұрын
On the txv the person should watch some of your top notch u tube videos. They can learn something good!
@michaellawyer82463 жыл бұрын
according the trane seminar i was at 3ft plenum if possible
@hg2.4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video in several levels. Thank you!
@bdagle4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I watch your videos all the time! You are a very good and diligent serviceman. However, I am always a little taken back by the instillations that are acceptable in your area. I've been an HVAC technician up here (Michigan) for many years. There isn't a community around here that would accept equipment installed, in the way that seems common practice down there. You'd end up with a laundry list of violations! But I guess things are different in different locations?
@chrisscerbo57314 жыл бұрын
that's it too. you noticed there wasnt any permit stickers on the units. a lot of home owners will go with a less reputable company or friend of a friend and this happens. they need to remember you get what you pay for.
@AdamWBush4 жыл бұрын
You must be kidding people of all incomes have central hvac and some duct systems that were installed 60s 70s 80s are still being used with little or no upkeep I’m sorry except in Michigan
@bigbob37724 жыл бұрын
@@chrisscerbo5731 With so many incompetent HVAC techs/companies, you do NOT get what you pay for-you just get raped-with no lube. For the good, honest ones like this gentlemen-all the best to ya. No homeowner minds pay a fair price for good work, but sadly that is NOT what the average homeowner gets.
@brianleeper57374 жыл бұрын
YES, things are different in different locations. I live in Virginia and some of the stuff I've seen (not just HVAC but electrical and plumbing) makes you wonder if drugs or alcohol were involved. Now, what do Virginia and South Carolina (where the installs on this channel are) have in common that Michigan doesn't? Maybe that has something to do with it? I'll give you a hint: "Hold muh beer 'n' watch this!"
@mikeznel60482 жыл бұрын
Nha it's everywhere stuff like that happens. You just don't see it.
@soundslikebstome4 жыл бұрын
No expense spared on ur hand tools i see!
@harryhathaway10864 жыл бұрын
I'm into 6 minutes and 2 seconds of this video and I'm going to take a guess that they did not put a Teflon washer on either side of this new thermal expansion valve ? Ok, I was wrong BUT it would of surprised me.
@Mayhemtheone1174 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@Gitbizy4 жыл бұрын
Why does the fan spin so slowly???
@HCScoville4 жыл бұрын
Why was the condenser fan running so slowly? I don't recall seeing one run that slowly unless the motor was bad.
@jeffbloomquist79254 жыл бұрын
It's not running slow it's the camera he's recording with making it seem slow, also you didn't notice it seemed to be running backwards also??
@WardenWolf4 жыл бұрын
It's better to use a round head screw and have the screw head on the inside instead of the outside. That way you minimize your intrusion into the vent pipe and provide nothing that can actually catch anything.
@HappilyHomicidalHooligan4 жыл бұрын
11:06 Would it be possible (and Legal of course) to use heavy-duty Zip-Ties to hold the sensing bulb in place or would the plastic tie just melt? (I don't know if the bulb senses High or Low temperatures)...
@Garth20112 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't, they get brittle when frozen/cold and they will not pull as tight as the copper bracket does. Nylon will eventually fail with age too.
@harryhathaway10864 жыл бұрын
DO NOT USE CORK TAPE... NOOOO ! FOAM INSOLATION TAPE INSIDE OUT ON THE 1ST WRAP,THEN WRAP IT THE NORMAL WAY SO THE TAPE WILL COME OFF CLEAN IF THE BULB NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.