That R22 unit was made in 1992 based on the serial number (1:41). The capacitor was GE which predates the Genteq acquisition of GE's capacitor business in 2004. The capacitor has a date code of 471 (9:04), which probably means the 47th week of 1991, which means it is probably the original capacitor!!

@FrenchBeefCDN

Жыл бұрын

Smart cookie! I’ve never attempted to date a capacitor, that’s next level.

@realSamAndrew

Жыл бұрын

@@FrenchBeefCDN you forgot the Mama 😋

@someguy9778

Жыл бұрын

Seems like all the capacitors from that time are all going out this year. 😆

@buddy7485

Жыл бұрын

Now we're getting a little Rain man here.

Good job Steve, you diagnose the problem so fast, that using a nut driver on a drill, would make your shows to short, and that disconnect looked like it was jacked up, and you have Miss Molly watching the capacitors and the truck, you have surveillance, good job Miss Molly, workin' again y'all.

Another beautiful thing done, thank you Steve and Miss Molly.

Another quick fix and a great video to add! Good job Steve, keep the video's coming ☝️ 👍✌️💯💥

I used to put a little Oxgard on the disconnect pull outs if they were hard to get out. Just a little bit to lube them. Good job.

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. The best thing I Liked was the magnetic plate to hold the screws in place. I got to buy me one, even if I am just going to use it once.

Cap'n'go, Cha-ching! I love those! Good job Steve!

Been putting Carrier in for over 33 years.i put two TRA Carrier systems in my house in 1996 and just changed them out this year.they were still going.these condensers were the best design.easy to clean the coil and change the compressor if needed.not like today’s stuff

i was wondering the same but i can’t go back now. i love the m12 impact awesome for hvac troubleshooting

Nice Job Steve! Hello Miss Molly!

Great video as always!

Same I don’t use a driver on most of the little screws Seen some with all of them not holding anything

@FrenchBeefCDN

Жыл бұрын

The Milwaukee M12 Fuel has a nice feature to select torque. On newer Rooftop Units, the sheet metal is so much thinner, it takes nothing to strip out. So I use the Level 1 setting which is super delicate. Its basically finger tight. On small units like these, nut driver all the way.

@argee99

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I use the extra few minutes to just think a bit...

Nice work

good fix.

I know that you are busy but I will be glad when it cools off a bit so we can get some more cooking instructions

Seriously tho.. With all the stuff I've learned here, I saved myself a $10k furnace replacement after 2-feet of water in the basement. Furnace still running strong after I 'renovated' it.... :-)

@teefill

Жыл бұрын

Replaced my evaporator coil after proclaiming "she's a leaker mama!". Used stay-brite 8 to sweat the joints, no leaks. Saved myself 11k on a new system. All because KZread decided I should be watching HVAC videos, weird time to be alive.

@picklerix6162

Жыл бұрын

You’ll save even more money if you learn how to repair your car. South Main Auto is a good channel for brakes and troubleshooting tips.

@picklerix6162

Жыл бұрын

@@teefill - Stay Brite 8 is great for HVAC installations. I am surprised that SB8 soft solder isn’t more popular. It eliminates the need for flowing nitrogen.

@WeatherNut27

Жыл бұрын

@@picklerix6162 Yup, I never changed brakes or rotors before youtube and I cant believe how easy it is once you learn. Saved myself $500+

@teefill

Жыл бұрын

I love the stuff. I had a friend with a 608 fill it and even he didn't think it would hold. I told him it's stronger than Brazing, it'll be fine. I think manufacturers don't like it because the tech can easily use too much flux and get acid in the system increasing warranty claims. Brazing takes some room for error out. Just a theory of mine.

1:50 I agree! Driver OK for removal, but for install do it by hand. I could see hacks slamming screws in to get to the next job.

Great Video

Another R22 unit still running strong!

Nice work on that crusty Carrier!

Do you use a drill if you have to take the unit apart to clean? Big Fan by the way been fallowing since 2016 thank you sir for teaching me a lot

Gave it the ol how you doing!!!!

Date of manufacture is April 1992. 30 years - that is impressive

@tycurtin7565

Жыл бұрын

I have a similar unit at my house....Feb 1992. I''ve never had to touch it.

You're a badass 😜🙂😜 Steve!!

Another well done Vid Steve, question, what caps do you keep on hand? Thanks J

@jonathanmessore1907

Жыл бұрын

all of them...rarely does he not have one on the truck...

Steven lavimonier I like your utube videos are awesome

@WeatherNut27

Жыл бұрын

They are addicting and therapeutic. I been watching since he had less than 20k subs

@Samlol23_drrich

Жыл бұрын

@@WeatherNut27 I have too, and steve has saved me thousands as well. Yee Ha.

Unfortunately the electrical trade gave me carpal tunnel at 47yrs old so now I have to find the easier way to screw & unscrew things

Hello Steve!

LOVE MISS MOLLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steven, just wondering if you recommend to clean out all of those leaves in the unit since you had it opened already; or do you think it’s not necessary?

@Garth2011

Жыл бұрын

It would be if the landlord wanted to pay for a cleaning service which includes much more checking etc. My guess is Steve only charged minimum labor to replace the capacitor and be price friendly with his client.

Cap and run Mollie👍🏻

Easiest service call i changed at least 50 so far this summer

👍

I see you had to jam on that disconnect you get her open.

big door carrier OH BOY had a lot of those compressors go bad

She’s a crusty one mr grinch!

Miss Molly ... guarding the parts ... sweet girl

👍👍

Hey Steve and Miss Molly! Workin’ again y’all. 👍👍

Hard to stop a carrier mama.

Runs quiet...My guess that cap is 2001 era since it failed. Cap doesn't look old enough for OEM. Made in Mexico too. Would be best if the HVAC techs would use USA made, nothing else.

happy Sunday evening everyone

Hey Steve, Nice quick fix,1 hour minimum plus trip,easy money 💰. I'm a big fan,much respect my friend, just happen to be a liberal,no hard feelings!

@stevenlavimoniere

Жыл бұрын

i dont care if your a left winger lol

@johnphillipsplumbing7148

Жыл бұрын

We have a lot more in common than our differences!

Don’t see these ones much! My parents had this same condenser with a Carrier Crusader furnace installed in 1990. A/c died in 2010 and furnace in 2017.

ih Steven lavimonier

Where'd you get that magnetic screw holder? I would love one.

@craigg.6609

Жыл бұрын

Amazon has a lot of them, all different sizes.

@OnusBones

Жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight, Advance Auto, Northern Tool, and Dollar[-twenty five] Tree are all places I've seen them. I have a few different sizes of the dish-shaped ones, but I'd like a small one like that one myself.

@Garth2011

Жыл бұрын

Most auto parts houses have them or any tool truck. Amazon to Harbor Freight will too.

Cap n Go

1st!

@Demy26

Жыл бұрын

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OMG, why wouldnt you want to strip out the screws? i thought those impact drivers were for getting things so tight they are loose again. once it seats give it hell till its so tight no once can get it out again!!!! my apprentice thought it was funny I didnt use a drill. this is why!!!! give it hell momma. its only get tighter!!!!!

Looking a little crusty momma