In the third party commercial world.....whenever I write up a compressor for replacement, I stress that most compressors do not die from natural causes. Indeed.... most are murdered. I always mention that there are several potential causes of failure, and those causes cannot be identified until the defective compressor is replaced with a working compressor. Those potential causes include: 1) dirty condenser coils, 2) clogged or defective metering device(s), 3) overcharging by other contractors because of the metering device, or restriction other than the metering device, and 4) power or capacitor problems. The client or trade specialist or rep then understands that there will very often be a follow-up quote once the causal factor has been identified. If the dryer which was replaced during the compressor replacement is severely restricted, then often no other cause is found, but we need to make the customer aware of the potential additional costs BEFORE the work gets approved. In some cases, knowing that additional work could nearly double the repair cost, the client will ask for a unit replacement quote as well so they can give the store corporate all of the available options.

I was yelling through my phone when you close the service valves

I cringing when u were brazing the compressor w the pressure in it

When you pull the Vaccum how does one prevent the POE oil from leaving compressor? This is the part where I get all confused. Also new condenser units come pre-charged I also wonder how they pull the Vaccum and not lose oil before charging prior to sales?

Mikey, your nitrogen flow was a little confusing to me, you still had to plug in the compressor for the discharge line you were feeding in nitrogen but it wasn’t escaping the compressor. No hate, just love the see real techs make real mistakes.

The worst part of compressor replacement is the trapped gas that turns into fosgene gas when you disconnect the lines

A man that admits his mistakes. Respect, Mikey…….Respect✊

Lmao I was watching the video , and I’m going ,there is still Freon in the compressor .

The only thing you didn’t do was put a screw in the coil putting it back together

King valves and Service valves are different. You don't see King valves on modern units, they were mostly used on Carrier products. King valves, did not have schrader valves in them, you had to close them slightly to get pressure to the line ports. Service valves have schrader valves in them, so all you have to do is put your hoses on them. I always hated King valves, because you always had to have a service wrench to check pressures. Good video, everyone has screwups it how you handle them that matters.

no hate here. you noticed your mistake and even picked up on a leak. never knew exactly what the service valve on a resi unit exactly isolated but now i know cause of ur mistake.

Hey Mikey pipes. Love the content! It takes a real man to admit their own mistakes and it takes balls to put it out public. One thing I usually do when I replace compressors is cutting the pipe as close as I can on the compressor side then unsweat the rest off. Love your vids man. Always learning everyday.

I just turned this on and as you closed the service ports I yelled at you through my TV no don’t shut that off you need to evacuate that too but you didn’t hear me lol but all in all awesome video great teaching and funny as hell you’re awesome

Great video Mike that’s why I love your channel you keep it raw and uncut you’re a good man professional you’ve met to your mistakes hey things happen we’re all human but you did the job with quality can’t get any better than that stay safe and enjoy your pool time with your kids

Thanks for making the videos. Extremely relatable and entertaining as someone who works in the heating and cooling industry in south florida, well not too much heating down here but you get the point. Much appreciated 👍🏻

The fact you keep it so real is so refreshing. I just started my own company and it’s not all sunshine and butterflies, don’t get me wrong most jobs are smooth and exactly how I thought they would go, but others you can make one small mistake and be set back a bunch. you own up to all the little miss haps that happen and it shows very honorable character. I really appreciate all you show and it’s really helping me grow as a new company. It also give me a good goal to get my company to I can’t wait to have all the up to date gear like you have, not like most my hammy downs. Thanks from the other side of the country, Portland Oregon.

Man your videos are very informative plus you don't edit if you forget or missed a step and that's keeping it real. I'm new in the HVACR field mistake will happen. Keep up the good work 💪🏿👍🏿

When I saw the old filter drier I thought "Well that's odd that he didn't change the drier." Then when you said you forgot, one thing popped in my head. "A good technician is aways observant of their surroundings." I have to say I was proud of myself that I caught it before The great Mikey Pipes. lol We all make mistakes but in the end you caught your mistakes and fixed them. Keep up the superior service and amazing content!

Gotta keep the “fool at the pool”Mikey! We all have off days but

I knew it you were in to much of a hurry it's all about TIME !! I respect a man that has TIME at the front of his Mind ! Slow your process down just a bit and your Golden !!