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

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

Damn an honest hvac guy. Not many of them around anymore

Excellent above and beyond service. Being a stationary engineer I really appreciate seeing this type of customer service. Thank you!!

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.

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

You are correct no screws in the vent and it's best to use the aluminum tape. Great work Ted,have a great Christmas!

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.

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.

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.

The Fin Coils on the Outdoor Unit look seriously dirty, maybe for another day... Great work great Upload...

Had a helicopter out here 😂

Ted, for the dryer vent pipe, rivets would probably work better that screws.

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.

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.

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.

Caring about others comes back to you in double. Thanks for caring. Learning a lot from you. Keep it coming.

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!

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

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.

Excellent! Even little details like putting the caps on have a reason

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.

Fascinating to watch and listen to this man in action.

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?

Components only function properly if installed correctly, great video.

using the leak detector was always the favorite part of working with my dad on a job hehehe

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.

I always use flat metal straping on a dryer vent

Many nuances -- thank you. (And great videography. HVAC today, brain surgery tomorrow.)

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.

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).

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!

You are to be commended sir, your work ethic is Top Shelf.

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.

It's a Christmas miracle 😁👌

Insulation of the bulb is a great idea! Nice job!

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.

what do you think of the black flex seal rubberized spray paint?

nice work but, The bulb should have been mounted horizontal

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 ...

I enjoy the commentary of a Master at work.

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?

Nice! But am I wrong when I believe you have to use aluminum tape on a dryer vent? It holds great but costs alot

Well there your problem is sir, the condenser fan is barely turning. :P lol

Solid work by the gunslinger again!!! Keep it up ted

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.

Great job! I hope you and your family have a safe and very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Dryer vent ive been using foil HVAC tape for fiberglass ducts

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!!!

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.

Oh cool.. you are located right in my neighborhood! I live in Mauldin.

Nice thoughtful guy, but with the oil loss might need another ounce for the pump longevity.

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. 😎👍

Overlook my typos my iPads gone berserk on me and I can’t seem to get it straightened out.

i love the titles lol "Sabotage Butcher Hack Job" 👌

Good find! Get your self a set of line wrenches!

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.

Is that fan motor working? looks like its bad

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.

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.

Great video... thank you for sharing your expertise. I just learned I'm a "helicopter" LOL : )

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.

Is there a reason that you didn't spray leak detector on the joint before checking it for tightness with a wrench?

The installs these days are terrible. I have a comfortmaker from 1996 still running 100% on it’s original R22 charge!

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.

Is there any particular leak detector you like or would recommend...?

I have used gear clamps on the dryer vent. No screws and holds better than tape

Does home ac unit oil have dye to help find leaks?

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.

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 )

would pop rivets be allowed in dryer vents?

69 Thumbs down people dislike an air conditioner that works! Damn you Ted, quit fixing stuff!!

Did you recover the existing gas and pressure test then put in new gas it’s 410 zoetrope? Good video

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.

What filters do you normally stock on your van, and commonly use...?

The vent was clogged so they just took it off

Good episode as usual.

Man they had that TXV flappin in the wind.

You the Man, Great Teacher and Mentor....

Watching all your videos, and now I’m paranoid about finding the right company for my first home.

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.

When you walked up on the unit I thought it might need a capacitor with the fan turning so slow.

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?.

I do this job from 1982, for leak the best test is with foam.

as professional techician, i prefer using box wrench versus crechen wrench.

Mastic tape. Supposed to go directly on the metal seals of ductwork. Not on insulation wrap.

They used to do that on cars on the fill valves, so that they needed freon a a out once a year.

I 'm surprised the refrigerant lasted that long. that valve was way loose.

On the txv the person should watch some of your top notch u tube videos. They can learn something good!

according the trane seminar i was at 3ft plenum if possible

Excellent video in several levels. Thank you!

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?

No expense spared on ur hand tools i see!

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.

Why does the fan spin so slowly???

Why was the condenser fan running so slowly? I don't recall seeing one run that slowly unless the motor was bad.

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.

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)...

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.

Looks like the condenser fan needs changing out.