Diagnosing a Locked Compressor 3D

In this HVAC training video, we show the process of diagnosing a locked compressor in a 3D animation. A "locked" compressor is what we commonly call a compressor that fails to start and goes off on overload.
Topics covered include:
The internal components of a compressor
Refrigerant-cooled compressors
What causes a compressor to lock up
Operational overheating vs. overheated windings
Diagnostic steps
Thoroughly inspecting electrical components
Checking voltage
Verifying proper wiring
Testing the run capacitor
Using hard start kits to attempt to unlock compressors
The operation of potential relays and start capacitors
Soft start vs hard start compressor starting
Even if adding a hard start gets the compressor running again, there may still be an underlying issue that initially caused it to lock up. Proper diagnosis and communication with the customer is key. This 3D animation provides HVAC technicians critical knowledge for troubleshooting locked compressors in the field.
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  • @jessechavez8254
    @jessechavez82546 ай бұрын

    Love all your videos, You guys do amazing work but the 3D videos are my favorite. Thank you for the knowledge

  • @michaelmaclachlan2152
    @michaelmaclachlan21526 ай бұрын

    As a second year technician, it blows my mind that I've access to this incredible training material for free!

  • @Biggsy2008
    @Biggsy20085 ай бұрын

    I'm a father of 4 at 33 yrs of age. Starting school January for HVAC. Tired of being broke with dead end jobs and need a career. I'm very nervous, but I will be using this channel for help. These videos help a ton! Very much appreciated!!

  • @JohnChuprun
    @JohnChuprun6 ай бұрын

    Very well done animations, nice.

  • @grashoprsmith
    @grashoprsmith6 ай бұрын

    wish I had these videos 12 years ago!

  • @markmcelmeel7850
    @markmcelmeel78506 ай бұрын

    Always always always appreciate the amazing videos

  • @justchill4u173
    @justchill4u173Ай бұрын

    Nice. Thank you for this I just started as a hvac helper trainee and this video help a lot.

  • @theadventuresofvm8711
    @theadventuresofvm87113 күн бұрын

    This is an awesome video, my only question is Brian how come you didn’t talk about in-rush amps before the hard start kit? is that a unimportant step that I’m taking that I don’t need to?

  • @rafaelandreano
    @rafaelandreano6 ай бұрын

    Can you please 🙏 illustrate what happens internally when the system is contaminated.

  • @marcosylvia5704
    @marcosylvia57046 ай бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @user-gj2ht6jw4i
    @user-gj2ht6jw4i4 ай бұрын

    As usual great content and explanations. I appreciate your commitment to improving the industry and especially training .when I came in the trade this kind of stuff wasn’t available.

  • @HectorGarcia-tt3uz
    @HectorGarcia-tt3uz6 ай бұрын

    Great video! Amazing work

  • @colinandpattyhowie2887
    @colinandpattyhowie28876 ай бұрын

    Tremendous educational tool, thank you.

  • @ricardodiego3374
    @ricardodiego33743 күн бұрын

    🎉nice very good information

  • @josecarlosmejia9632
    @josecarlosmejia96326 ай бұрын

    ITS GRAT VIDEO FOR TECHNICIANS

  • @Joe_From_IT
    @Joe_From_IT6 ай бұрын

    Absolutely top shelf video- well done, guys! I learned so many new details from this. The internal compressor views to illustrate the various mechanisms used is fantastic- making it easy to understand.

  • @zekenzy6486
    @zekenzy64866 ай бұрын

    Great Video. Thank you for sharing

  • @miguelrojas3394
    @miguelrojas33946 ай бұрын

    I really love this 3D videos for better understanding thanks brian.💯👌

  • @billbaber6653
    @billbaber66532 ай бұрын

    Good class I don’t know nothing but I’m learning thanks

  • @davemasters5827
    @davemasters58276 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video! Great job!

  • @juancarlosbarrios8377
    @juancarlosbarrios83776 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video, help me a lot.👍😎

  • @LinkdonFUNNY
    @LinkdonFUNNY5 ай бұрын

    Thank you from Vietnammes HVAC

  • @lancerudy9934
    @lancerudy99346 ай бұрын

    Great video 😊

  • @abdulhvac2395
    @abdulhvac23956 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much good job

  • @MichaelHernandez-lc2wb
    @MichaelHernandez-lc2wb4 ай бұрын

    Great as always

  • @maness2112
    @maness21126 ай бұрын

    Omg beautiful.

  • @shahbazyaqub9124
    @shahbazyaqub91243 ай бұрын

    Nice method

  • @allimakk1797
    @allimakk17973 ай бұрын

    nice video

  • @sheldon8115
    @sheldon81156 ай бұрын

    I still have my hammer. When they don’t want to start

  • @boywhohadatiger

    @boywhohadatiger

    6 ай бұрын

    Rubber mallet life

  • @richlikeg3722

    @richlikeg3722

    6 ай бұрын

    Works every time😊

  • @acrepairnearme

    @acrepairnearme

    6 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 100%

  • @fathmasameer7523

    @fathmasameer7523

    6 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @B_HVAC

    @B_HVAC

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed. Always got the dead blow on standby

  • @user-nf8jr2ov8x
    @user-nf8jr2ov8x6 ай бұрын

    Amzing🎉🎉🎉

  • @Guyhakverdi
    @Guyhakverdi12 күн бұрын

    Why newer scroll compressors tend do seize up more? 30 years old piston compressors still going strong… 5 years old scroll cant even handle 1lb overcharge?

  • @lalog7382
    @lalog73826 ай бұрын

    En compresor trifásico scroll se puede instalar un kit de arranque

  • @Brokefootchuck

    @Brokefootchuck

    6 ай бұрын

    Video it for us.

  • @ziggybender9125
    @ziggybender91256 ай бұрын

    Hey everyone I have a question. I worked HVAC a few years ago for 6 months on a small crew that basically teamed up all together for most jobs doing the full scope of work. Now I've got a new job in the industry on a small crew and it seems my job will mostly be doing preventative maintenance all day every day, do you guys think it's worth sticking it out on a crew just doing the same thing on repeat all day every day? Seems like a very slow way to learn to me.

  • @minirock000

    @minirock000

    6 ай бұрын

    You will learn to identify which parts wear out faster and when to replace them. I worked at a food manufacturing facility both in the engine room and on production which was wandering the floor and being there for catastrophic failures or adjustments the operators couldn't do. Doing PM's seems the worst and if you are used to excitement can be boring but if you still have a bunch of years to go it can be a learning experience as long as they let you. Also don't wear a watch!

  • @Brokefootchuck

    @Brokefootchuck

    6 ай бұрын

    If your plan is to be a technician or mechanic then it is definitely worth it. It's also important knowing how to do retrofit change outs and new construction installation for service techs and mechanics. If you don't know how to or are unwilling to do the dirty boring stuff then it'll be harder to advance your career/position. Besides, if you pay attention and can catch issues before they become expensive problems during a "regular maintenance", people remember the guy who saved the company money. Also, if you come across a component or process you dont understand during a maintenance, research it on your time off. Google, co-workers, bosses and channels like this one are a tremendous source of knowledge. Use them. And remember, RTFM. Read The F-ing Manual.😂Sorry for the long reply. Best of luck.

  • @stuartdixon747

    @stuartdixon747

    6 ай бұрын

    If you are young and keen to learn, my advice is stick it out for a while. It takes time to come across all the many different problems you will undoubtedly encounter. To be exposed to them and learn from them is invaluable. Knowledge can be created but not often forgotten. Good luck.

  • @ziggybender9125

    @ziggybender9125

    6 ай бұрын

    @@stuartdixon747 I decided to leave. The way they diagnosed was overly simple. Feel the air with hand for indoor and outdoor units, look for even condensation across coils, feel for beer can cold, listen for anything out of the ordinary. We were only really there to confirm the machines were running and clean the coils + drain pan tab. I found an office that hadn't gotten cool like the others after plenty of time running. My superior put it in test mode which got it to feel cold and he said "see it works" with no further testing. Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think that's a good approach to learning

  • @minirock000
    @minirock0006 ай бұрын

    Why the bubble gum club music? Other than that, great!

  • @GriffVibrantle-yh3ye
    @GriffVibrantle-yh3ye7 күн бұрын

    5:56 you said EMF not EFM like it says there bud

  • @Ryan09208
    @Ryan092085 ай бұрын

    5:56 emf not efm

  • @HVACS

    @HVACS

    5 ай бұрын

    thank you for your comment and apologies for the mistake!

  • @borshardsd
    @borshardsd4 ай бұрын

  • @av7809
    @av7809Ай бұрын

    Had this problem recently. Ohm check ok comp not grounded but was still humming and drawing 70amps. Mechanical failure locked rotor amps.