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The HVAC Hacker
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Приєднався 22 тра 2018
I service North New Jersey 201-747-6886. I am an HVAC Technician doing service and installations of Air Conditioning and Heating systems. I work on many different kind of heating systems. I have lots of steam boiler and hot water boiler/ baseboard/ radiant heat repair videos. I work on everything from residential to commercial systems. Most my videos are real service calls and jobs. I do the best I can to keep my customers comfortable and happy. Which can be seen in any of my videos.
AC Repair Install New Hi Pressure Switch
I was previously out on a no air conditioning service call. The hi pressure switch shut the unit down. The hi pressure safety switch failed preventing the AC from turning on. The existing switch is brazed in. To replace would be 3+ hours of labor for my customer. Therefore I decided to install a new external hi pressure switch onto this AC condensing unit.
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Difficult Boiler Leak Repair & Circulator Pump Replacement
Переглядів 1,8 тис.4 місяці тому
I did a hot water boiler service call the previous nite. On that call the inducer motor was stuck, I was able to oil it and get it to work. Then I noticed the close nipple under the pump flange was wet and a water leak in that area. Since everything was rusting and rotting I decided I would return and replace the pipe and pump flange. Nothing came apart easy. Rusted bolts breaking apart needing...
Installing AC Refrigerant Line Set to Condensing Unit
Переглядів 3,2 тис.8 місяців тому
I am finishing hooking up the air conditioner’s line set to the condenser. I solder in the fittings using Staybrite 8. The line-set doesn’t reach the condenser. Therefore, i have to add a piece of copper pipe for the suction line. Afterwards i connect the liquid line drier. Plus more 3/8 liquid line piping to the service valve.
Interesting AC Freon Leak
Переглядів 1,6 тис.11 місяців тому
I am on a job and find an interesting refrigerant/ freon leak. Something has been poking the ac refrigerant line. Not sure yet looks like something bit up the refrigerant line set. tearing a hole in it. which caused all the r22 freon to leak out.
No Heat Service Call T-Stat Satisfied Upon Arrival
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On this no heat service call, the thermostat is set for 74, and the room is 74. When everybody first got to work the heat wouldn’t catch up it was at 62 for a while. I got up to the unit and turn it on. The unit fires up. I decided to check the flame sensor, make sure the flame sensor not dirty. The Flame sense current is high enough not to be creating any issues. The unit is flashing a fault c...
No Heat Sunday Service Call Hacking Dead Motor Back To Life
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I am on a no heat hot air furnace service car. And this hot air heating system call not enough heat. This furnace is twin together another furnace attached a really large ductwork. I find that one of the furnaces is not coming on. I have power to my inducer motor, yet the motor won’t run. I try to move the fan on the outside of it. It is very tight. Therefore I turn the furnace off. Next I remo...
Hot Water Boiler Leak Repair
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I am here to repair, a couple water leaks, on a hot water boiler. The Relief valve leaks, and a drain valve drips. Therefore I have to replace both. This boiler relief valve looks like it’s been leaking for a long time. The hardest part of this Heat repair, the relief valve piping is soldered. Therefore I will have to disconnect the piping with a torch or coding. Replace the leaking relief valv...
No Heat Radiant Floor Cold Repair
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Radiant Heat Not Working I am doing a preventive maintenance and was told basement heat wasn’t working. After troubleshooting the radiant zone I find the circulator pump not pumping. I verify 120vac power supplied to the taco 007 circulator pump. Therefore the radiant heats circulator pump has failed. I notice someone used blue block pipe sealant which is very difficult to get apart. Replacing ...
Boiler Not Firing Up Stuck Flue Draft Damper
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On this no heat service call the boiler is not starting up. The thermostat is calling for heat, yet nothing happens. I start testing verifying the thermostat is calling for heat. Next since the flue damper is in closed position, I verify 24VAC to the flue damper. Since I have power, the flue damper motor is defective. Therefore I try to move the damper by hand. Flue damper motor responds and op...
No Heat Service Call Unit Fires Up & No Air Flow
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I am on a no heat service call. I get there and I think it’s kind of odd I feel some heat coming out of the inducer. I looked inside the unit and units not starting out. I check the pressure switch is closed. Then unit fires up runs alittle while and goes out. The limit shuts the gas off and blower not starting up. I find the wire going to the capacitor for the blower motor was disconnected and...
Black Ice Offensive?
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On a job where I am working the roof is covered in black ice. In the building’s cafeteria, someone asked me how working on the roof, in the cold was. I tell her that it’s not bad except for all the black guys. The look on her face she said I gotta be careful. You can’t say black ice. That could be considered racist. I was so confused because I don’t have understand what is racist about black ic...
Hot Water Baseboard Cold Zone Valve Clicking Repair
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I am on a no heat service call. One zone on a hot water boiler isn’t heating and hot water baseboards are cold. I find the thermostat sending power to the zone valve. The zone valve energizes yet fears are stripped. Causing the zone valve to click and not open. Therefore I have to replace the zone valve.
Hot Water Boiler Not Working Cold Customer Friday Night No Heat Service Call
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I get a no heat service car on a Friday night. It’s Black Friday right after Thanksgiving. I’m told the customer really wants me to get there as fast as possible they’re cold. When I arrive I find the boiler has a soft lock out. I look at the pilot assembly and it looks a little dirty. I start at the boiler it lights the pilot after a few seconds it drops the pilot out. Therefore I decide to pu...
Thanksgiving Heat Not Firing Up Repair
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It’s thanksgiving 2021 I am on a no heat service call where the pilot won’t light. I troubleshoot the boiler and found the aqua-static relay was faulty preventing ignitor from lighting. I replace the faulty aqua-stat and test operation of boiler.
Gas Hot Air Furnace Burners Not Igniting
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I am on a no heat service call. Homeower believes unit isn’t starting up. On this hot air furnace the inducer motor starts, then pressure switch makes. Voltage is sent to igniter. The igniter doesn’t come on. The igniter is faulty so I change it. Then test operation of heating system with new igniter.
Hack Almost Creates Disastrous Water Leak
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Hack Almost Creates Disastrous Water Leak
Noisy B&G Pump Repair Motor Mounts & Coupler Replacement
Переглядів 12 тис.2 роки тому
Noisy B&G Pump Repair Motor Mounts & Coupler Replacement
Important Steam Boiler Maintenance MacDonald 67 Low Water Cut Off
Переглядів 14 тис.2 роки тому
Important Steam Boiler Maintenance MacDonald 67 Low Water Cut Off
Hot Water Boiler Not Heating Multiple Problems Old Lady Really Cold House 76°F
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Hot Water Boiler Not Heating Multiple Problems Old Lady Really Cold House 76°F
Furnace Flame Rolling Out? Don’t Condemn Heat Exchanger Flame Blow Out Creates HAVOC
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Furnace Flame Rolling Out? Don’t Condemn Heat Exchanger Flame Blow Out Creates HAVOC
Ductless AC Water Leak Repair for Wine Cellar
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Ductless AC Water Leak Repair for Wine Cellar
Reset Water Heater Locked Out Ignition Failure Previously Soldered Leak on Tank
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Reset Water Heater Locked Out Ignition Failure Previously Soldered Leak on Tank
Removing Nailed Hot Water Baseboards
Переглядів 9 тис.2 роки тому
Removing Nailed Hot Water Baseboards
Ac Second Opinion Tenant Hires Hack AC Company Behind Owners Back
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Ac Second Opinion Tenant Hires Hack AC Company Behind Owners Back
the blue bypass knob - turning it counterclockwise will bypass the softener and get no soft water
Great job on the repair
Like the tech/teach. Why have the second magnehelic hose attached at all or in the mud? What is the reason that Kohler has two lines connected near where leaves and bugs would come through, rather than a large loop up and facing back to the base in a u fashion? Thanks Reed
I changed the battery and now I can’t set date and time and exercise time. Can’t get into system. Thanks
Hello bill from Ed Bon Jovi Aka. Leak master plumbing
How do I buy this part??
Amazing work
Good 👍
Why not find the leak before recharging… and pulling a vacuum … this is r22 we’re talking about
Great video.
Nice brazing 👍
why cant I use simple green or purple power??
I have a question. When I wash the inside of the condenser, I see water accumulate at the bottom. Is there a drainage hole at the bottom? Where is it and how to find it?
Yes all along the bottom of the condenser. If wet dirt/ mulch accumulates and buried compressor. It can rot the metal on the condenser or lead to coil rot
Year?
Great Addition! Good to see you. Miss your videos.
Nice to see you back. What wire strippers were those?
Another hvac tech ruining our field giving customers the encouragement they need to believe they can do things on their own. Thanks douchebag
Hey Hackster I see you still got it ... Hope to see more from ya ... Thx
Bill, where have you been! We missed you!
What's causing the head pressure to get too high Bill?
Maybe you need to replay the video. did you not see the rug covering the condenser. He said he was returning to put on an external high-pressure switch. That probably means the internal high-pressure switch went bad because it was short cycling on the high-pressure switch due to the rug covering the outdoor coil.
@@rv10flyer84 I assumed he cleaned it. This must be a quick fix until he gets the coil cleaned.
@@MoellerEngineeringCo. in the end of the video he shows the coil, it’s clean as a whistle. He cleaned it, probably bypassed the internal pressure switch until the return trip and then put the one external, so that it would have protection again. We don’t like standing on our heads to remove a bad pressure switch that was brazed in by manufacture, taking shortcuts instead of putting a service port with a Schrader core in it. I’ve done exactly the same process as he did several times over the past 30 years.
The condenser was filthy. With temps being mid 90’s all week, I cleaned the coil and tested the system with the hi pressure switch removed from the circuit. It was stuck open. I should have filmed the first trip out. York brazes the switch inside the condenser. Which becomes a labor intensive job. I offered both options, i recommended this was the best path to take. I try to be respectful of my customers money. These access tees are used for many different applications. Very handy to have.
I never knew those flares were good enough.
Often these are used with fan cycle controls. Very useful to have.
Glad to see you back Bill. Cheers from Europe 🍻
Hi Hacker! Missed your videos hope you’re back and doing well !
Stay bright8 ftw
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Great to have you back.
Glad to see ya bill
Good to see a new video, watch out for the heat!
I remember when i was new everytime i disconnected the low voltage and the contactor would chatter it would scare the hell out of me even though i knew the hifh voltage was off 😂
It gets me at times. As seen in many of my vids
great fix!
Hacker brother where you been? I have really enjoyed the videos over the years.
Bill, I am a home inspector and contractor for the past 40 years. I know why the trap is there, but you are the first guy on YT to explain it in layman terms. Nice job
How does the thermostat trigger the coil for AC in the same way it does the furnace for heat? I've watched dozens of videos and don't see an electronic connection between the furnace and coil. Just a home owner on the verge of possibly replacing my entire system.
Most coils don’t have electric controls. The fan from furnace and the condenser does all the work. The coil is a heat exchanger.
Awesome video! Respect! Question: I know it's different in every town but aren't there inspections required once completed (at least for the electric and natural gas)?
Not for an evaporator replacement. It’s considered a repair. Only need permits for system replacements. Then the system needs mechanical, electric, and plumbing inspections in most towns.
annoying mtf
wow I cant here a word your saying
Thank you for this informative video
You could be good if you actually knew what you were doing
Proper way to fill the battery is to add distilled water to just below the level gauge. If filled to or above these, the electrolyte can wick out and cause a conductive moisture on top of the battery. Then corrosion begins to build up. Pro Tip: A clean and moisture free battery top will never corrode.
At 4:30 to 5:00, he's taking off the pressure gauge 'before' turning off the shutoff valve on the line . WTF?
i currently have a very slow leak on my low pressure switch. was quoted $708 to replace it (June '24) from a quite reputable dealer here in my area. i said to the tech, "get outt'a here. that can't be that much." he said, "no really, that's what it costs." then, i said to him, "you are misunderstanding me. i said to get outt'a here. that means...pick up all your shit, put it away, clean up, get in your brand new company truck, and get the F outt'a here." i'm sorry, but i don't care good or reputable the person is who is performing the replacement... i don't even care if you can actually walk on water and your name on your birth certificate is 'AC Jesus Christ!'... there is no way on planet earth that a $30 pressure switch replacement should cost $708. I get it... evacuate the lines / save the R410a that's in the system, torch the old switch off, solder the new one on, pull vacuum to confirm good repair, and recharge the system. 1 person for maybe 2 hours total. $325 is what it should cost plus the cost of topping up any lost refrigerant. all you AC companies and techs out there charging this ridiculous amount of money can just go.suck.an.egg. #yousuck #thief #gotohell
Do it yourself then 😂....you forgot to mention that you had no clue what was wrong with your unit in the first place and needed an expert to figure it out. That knowledge isn't free remember that!
It's people like you that makes me money when your shit breaks and needs to be replaced cos you were too cheap to fix it. Spend a dollar to save a dime. Thanks for putting bread on my table 👏
My water heater is leaking around the inlet and outlet nipple. Its the nipple i believe its the tank. Can i do this? Completely drain the tank and dry the area well?
Checked my kohler engine oil today. Oil on dip stick looked clean. When I plulled the oil filler cap off. There was some milky moisture on the inside of the filler cover. The kohler generator was installed Sept.2022..
What is the typical operating temperature of a common kitchen refrigerator compressor? A modern one, less than 10 years of age. Mine is running 125F when not running, and up to 170F when running a lot to restore fridge and freezer temps. Is this fine? Thanks.
Could you have looked in one of the other identical units to see if they still had their wiring diagram?
Probably when they took the old one out
Picked up a new pipe cutter with a big diameter cutting wheel. Maybe 1" round, it barely leaves a burr if you go slow. Nice work on this one
im gonna use Windex!!! i don't want to spend money as I'll never use that leak stuff again. Also you cant mess up the ratio (making your own soapy water mix) Windex FOR THE WIN. ha
He's not a tech!
That actually helped thanks bro