The AC just broke again (10/19/2021). Hopefully this 3rd time it's failed since I made this video it's still as simple as just cleaning all the crap out! Wish me luck 🤗

@ryanphillips5688

2 жыл бұрын

Make a video about it, miss your old content style

@TigerCyberian

2 жыл бұрын

Any update on the AC?

@supernielsen1223

2 жыл бұрын

We need videos like this.. We miss them.

@VannBergHVAC

2 жыл бұрын

Any luck fixing it?

@Bass.Player

2 жыл бұрын

What happened the other two times?

Was a HVAC tech for 8 years. Fixed many a unit with just a water hose.

@techfreak244

4 жыл бұрын

hey sometimes banging stuff with a hose works lol

@sneakysquirrel1990

4 жыл бұрын

I have a few questions for you. The most important being how the hell can I pick up certain refrigerant without being a certified hvac tech so I can save money on DIY projects?

@BurtBartlow

4 жыл бұрын

@@sneakysquirrel1990 short answer is you cant. You can buy the car stuff at box stores but they ain't gonna sell you R-12

@BurtBartlow

4 жыл бұрын

@@techfreak244 that's what she said

@sneakysquirrel1990

4 жыл бұрын

@@BurtBartlow ok and what's the long answer

OMG +DIGGLER tipped $50 right before the Premiere ended so KZread didn't let me thank him! That was damn nice of you bro 🙏 Please reply below if you see this DIGGLER 👍

@jamessinclair6829

4 жыл бұрын

oooo i want $50 too lol

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

Don't we all!

@FragaGeddon

4 жыл бұрын

$50 makes me holler!

@hawaiidispenser

4 жыл бұрын

Diggler? come in, Diggler! Over.

@mamupelu565

4 жыл бұрын

I'd let him diggle me for $50...

Only Jerry could make me watch a video about fixing an AC and love it. Glad you’re back on the tubes man

@spacecadet0

3 жыл бұрын

"back" ... Nope

I hope you guys learned a valuable lesson from this video that can help you keep from throwing away a perfectly good AC like I almost did. I highly recommend you invest in a dolly so you don't kill your back trying to move around super heavy stuff like I did. If you guys like this content and want to see more like it along with my other nerdy content (coming up next is Nintendo Switch Lite unboxing) please hit that Subscribe button and enable notifications 🙏 Again, super huge thank you to my Patrons (patreon.com/barnacules) for their help cutting the RAW video down from 28 minutes to this 13 minute faster paced video. Couldn't have done it without them and that's why I included every last one of them in the end credit sequence 💘 UPDATES: - After 2 full days of operation it's working flawlessly, got the room down to 62f just to see if it could do it 🙏 - No more frosting, people said that it's a bad thing so I pulled the front off and absolutely no frost now, I suspect it was just after starting it up after being off for 24 hours sitting - Lots of people recommended chemical cleaners to make the process so much faster, I'll certainly get these next time! - Before the repair the compressor would kick on, then right back off. I almost threw this thing away and now it's working like new - I noticed the compressor doesn't stay on nearly as long as it did in the past, now it just kicks on for a few minutes then keeps blowing cold air. This is cutting noise down a lot - I won't let it go this long without a cleaning ever again!

@sinformant

4 жыл бұрын

Condenser not radiator😉

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

@@sinformant "I'm not an expert" 😉 But at least give me partial credit 😁

@yupasama81

4 жыл бұрын

Liked the video! Very old school DIYGASM. I've re-subscribed and very happy to do so. Keep it up! 1,000,000 time.

@sinformant

4 жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules no worries. I was just teasing

@andrewilliams2139

4 жыл бұрын

Spray it down and let it dry a few days it will be fine.

He didn't install it 4 years ago, that was like 3 months ago.... damn it was 4 years ago.

@guillaumegagnon7049

4 жыл бұрын

That what i thought too! Time flies so fast

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

LLoose time flies, I never would have thought it was 4 years ago. We’re getting old folks.

@SteveEdinger

4 жыл бұрын

I remember him putting it in... lol

@kevina2052

4 жыл бұрын

He actually installed it the same week I moved to a different state. My big brain connected it to that week and I literally remembered.."4 years ago" before he even said so. NoW.. I have to find my CAR KEYS!!

@gonzostwin1

4 жыл бұрын

Hes had the AC as long as I had my back surgery. I remember watching the install video in my recovery room.

The front "radiator" is actually called a evaporator core and the back one is called a condenser. But yes; if those two items are clogged; it won't perform as efficiently as it can. But enjoyed the video man; As always keep up the great work you do and till next time May the Force be with you.

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@fightingfalconfan

4 жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules welcome. The AC system is very similar to automotive ac systems. Automobile technician by trade. Love you man.

@rrrohan2288

4 жыл бұрын

last place i rented they had evap aircon. it hadnt been serviced in 15 years. the amount of mould i couldnt see the repair guy said "you dont want to know how much you had". i moved out after that

@NicholasDePizzo-lc6me

4 жыл бұрын

Dust and Clean your entire room it looks neglected

@khalilt6508

4 жыл бұрын

Evaporator coil*

Bro, has it been 4 years ? I remember watching the AC install video but never realized it was 4 years ago. I don’t know why but both these videos were highly enjoyable. Keep it up.

@BartKuipersdotcom

4 жыл бұрын

Edwin B yea blew my mind with that piece of info, 4 years? I remember those videos as if they were from just a couple months ago

@johndoe-im9fr

4 жыл бұрын

@@BartKuipersdotcom I'm literally the same way. I still don't believe it's been 4 freaking years since then.... a lot has happened since then for me and still i cant believe it.

@pimptom8704

4 жыл бұрын

I watched it when it came out. I got the installation in my recommended feed after my central took a shit. Ended up buying four window units I just thought it was funny.

He is always trying to fix things that are inside of windows.

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

This comment wins the day ♥

@pavel2058

4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAH underrated

as an HVAC apprentice I would like to say that you actually did a decent job of cleaning your air conditioner and it seems like you have more knowledge of the subject than most people. I enjoyed watching this video

People need to lose the disposable culture mentality and reduce, reuse, and reuse some more haha, thanks for making videos for so many years man, you are a special, wonderful person.

Dude you should've kept that crud that came off of the radiator fins. Right now would be a smart time to collect and preserve any potential meal

@Playingwith3D

4 жыл бұрын

The real money is in turning it into Toilet paper.

That’s you!!!! Years later and you’re still helping. I was kinda at a loss lol. I did all I could think of.

9:58 The brain image is reversed LOL 😂😂

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

😉

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

Actually makes the joke that much funnier 😎

@808jpm

4 жыл бұрын

Could be the problem....reversed brain syndrome.

@irwfcm

4 жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules I was wondering if anyone was going to catch that, LOL.

@JoshuaWilkesR

4 жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules please work on your lifting technique don't lift over your head keep the load in front of you. Between your lower abdomen and upper thighs aka the power zone ladies😜

Still Remember Jerry Installing this "Beast".

You’re a chieftain for both the DIY and the humble moments where you admit shortcomings. Well done good sir.

Honestly man I pretty excited to see you back making videos again. I love your DIY projects and laughing pretty hard during the process. Keep up the great work man!

I find them in the trash every year I clean them and wait till summer then sell them for top dollar! It's like free money!

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

I would imagine that most people that chuck these don’t realize it’s just junk stuck deep in the fins.

@Dirtyboxer1

4 жыл бұрын

I used to do the same thing. I'd cruise around in my old F150 looking for lawn mowers, window shakers, and refrigerators or freezers that people were throwing away. If you're the slightest bit handy it's a good hustle.

@BigFarm_ah365

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtyboxer1 "if women don't find you handsome at least let them find you handy". I still haven't found anything that sucks as much as my 40 year old, $5 Electrolux canister vac with the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic badge. I found out that you can get a "generic universal" one brand new, made from all replacement parts $700

For mine, I used a pressure washer and a 40 degree nozzle to keep the pressure from being too high, and then a leaf blower loosen any other dirt in it. Other than that, those units can work even during a heavy rain storm, thus they are fine with quick use after washing them. I regularly clean it to save on the electric bill.

The best quality DIY on internet that I found. Measuring the temp before and after is what made me do it. And like you said "a clogged ac is nothing more than a glorified fan" lmao ty so much !

Glad to see you back at it and in good spirits, man! I miss your DIYGasms and your regular nerd content! Stay positive, my friend!

I’m a professional HVAC installer and repairer (25 years experience). I also repAir window units on weekly basis. Next time your units airflow becomes comprised, I suggest an easier approach. All you need is 1jar of honey and a tea bag. Turn the unit off. Put the tea bag INTO about 8 ounces of hot water. Then take the honey and put it on some toast with butter. Pour the tea and enjoy. Then go ahead and install a split system. 🤣😂

@Dirtyboxer1

4 жыл бұрын

A mini split would be great for his office. They're getting pretty affordable too. Plus, he'd get his window back.

@BigFarm_ah365

4 жыл бұрын

Just remember to clean the condenser and inside filter at least once every 4 years.

@BrodyFails

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahahaha wasn't expecting this

Wow, only you, Jerry, can entertain me for 13 minutes by cleaning an air conditioner. Good job lol

I freaking love ur sense of humor! It's fun to learn & laugh simultaneously. Thank you

so happy your back!! i remember the AC vid. would be cool to make it so all the cold air goes through a tube into your computer before cooling the room so u get some good overclocking

What happened to this guy. I miss his videos

next time I would say just turn the leaf blower on it first, then user water. That crud will clean out better and easier when its dry and that leaf blower will move a massive amount of air and dry out any "wet or moist" debris.. But yeah you do have to wash down or blow out even your central AC units on the outside twice a year to keep them working right.. glad it helped and awesome to see classic content!

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

I tried blowing super high pressure air through it with my AC first (didn't make it in the final video) and it didn't move anything. That crud was baked on like some kind of clay cake. Is that just dirt and mud? Or is it like tree sap from the trees in my back yard? The stuff was a nightmare to get out. What the video doesn't show you is that 2 hours of several cycles going back and fourth to get it all out.

@rtxrt73

4 жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules dude that is all the stuff floating around in the air. Basically as it sticks to the condensation on the radiator it turns to mud and the repeated drying and moisture basically get it to become a crud cake so to speak... I know for my AC units out here in Texas I have to turn the hose on em every few months.. I would recommend doing that too even if it's blowing well... Also if you're going to get up in a ladder to do it please take as many breaks as you need and might I recommend a camel pack backpack or some other bladder type pack so you can get hydration instantly while your up on the ladder.. most of all take care of yourself big guy.. this is coming from someone who would make you look small... Keep up the awesome work brother! Can't wait to see more 😎😎💪💪

Awsome work! Love your way of tackle your problems, real entertaining!

Has to be the best thumbnail out of every Ac video on KZread 😂

*WOW!* It's been 4 years? That video was the first one I watched of you, because I was installing a window unit and wanted to see how not to do it... 😉😂🤣

gonna clean mine tomorrow now, haven't cleaned it in like 3 years.

Man this is kind of stuff I used to watch you for. Hard to believe that install video was 4 years ago (I remember watching it, with the duct you made and everything). You seem in better spirits. Glad you fixed it man. Save that money right now. We upgrade our PC parts enough, let's fix what we can ;)

Awesome video, and so great to see you doing videos again more often. Hope you have time to start doing tech reviews again, yours was always my favorite, as you review tech on a users perspective, with great sense og knowledge and humor. Hope youtube pushes your videos up the trend, as more people should watch them.

DIY is the way to go, my car AC wasn't throwing cold air so I Googled everything about it before spending a dollar on it and fixed it myself.

I miss these videos

last night I noted my shop AC was having the same symptoms. I went to take it out like you, but I decided to go outside to make sure everything was clear before pulling it. That is when I realized I still had the winter air-tight cover on it... Now it works!

I love your videos. They always put me in a good mood no matter how I'm feeling. These videos have helped a lot.

Mrs Barnacules is so awesome :)

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

She sure is!

The stock filters on those are pretty bad. You did pretty well cleaning that up. I've done it that exact way. HVAC stuff is something I did professionally.

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

Can you get after market filters for these? Or should I just make one?

@taofledermaus

4 жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules If you can cut some foam filter media that fits over the coil, that would get a lot of the fine dust and you could just wash the filter in the sink.

Mission Accomplished ! Well done Jerry!!!

Great video, Jerry. Really good to see you looking so well and back on form 🙂

Great video! just an FYI they sell something called an ac coil cleaner foam at lowes or home depot if you spray it on that crud then flush with water it should all go away!

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

I am 100% getting that next time!

@Easelgames

4 жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules get it now so you'll have some "on hand" rather then needing to make a trip :P

Keep them coming. loving them!!

Nice Job Jerry - Thanks for your pain...you always deliver!

yo barn. that gtx voice demo was lit

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I quite enjoyed making it.

Me: a 13 year old watching a man clean a window air conditioner at 3 am Also me: Sitting next to a window ac that barely cools... i wonder...

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

You know what to do 😎

@christopher6635

4 жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules lol just did!! it works great now! thanks for the video!

@psychedelicnarwhal9599

4 жыл бұрын

I'm having a similar issue, but I don't have a hose...

Thanks for this video! I have a nearly identical LG unit that quit working and I was going to replace it. Now I'm going to pull it out and see if I can clean it up!

Hey, we do this on a regular basis where I'm at.. Glad you got it back and running!

Im NOT an electrical engineer ....yeap we got that when you said your fix for the AC has been hitting it with water hahahahha

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

And some how survived, that's gotta count for something 😉

Should have used compressed air first. 😊

@KAZUNARl

4 жыл бұрын

I agree... would make more sense but forgive him, he has never done it before

@TheNetworkingGuy

4 жыл бұрын

i mentioned this on patrion and he did! he tried it then switched to water

@sgtpepper1138

4 жыл бұрын

I spent like 30min with my air compressor and a toothbrush to clean the fins on the front.

@advertslaxxor

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but it's been outside for years? without being cleaned, so I guess there's a lot that's hard stuck in there. Blowing first would probably get rid of a large chunk of it, though, if not just the fresh dust.

Because of your old video, I bought the same unit and installed it tonight. Now I know how to clean it for years from now when it is completely messed up. Or since my house is single story, maybe I was it once a year. Btw. I love that your makeshift wooden blocks are still holding the unit in place!

I think my parent's wine fridge is having a similar issue! Not sure im going to try cleaning it myself, at least not with a hose, but thanks for the video! Gives me a good idea whats probably wrong with the fridge!

Please jerry start making vids again we loved it

What?! I remember watching you install this. It's been FOUR YEARS?

Another great video Jerry!!!! well done

Holy smokes, I just now feel how much I've missed new videos from You. Please keep them coming. The community needs you :)

But what he doesn't want us to know is that he DIED fixing it and this is his clone enjoying the fruites of his labor, truefacts.

You know what Jerry I've been a longtime viewer and I love your videos especially the nerdgasm the jerry-rigged love those videos your new content not really so much for way too long not as entertaining and I've seen a lot of comments saying the same thing people want to see you go back to the way it was please bring back videos like that like this video

@punklover99

3 жыл бұрын

i was gonna say the same thing

@venividivici4253

3 жыл бұрын

I made a similar comment. It’s all about the Money now .

@punklover99

3 жыл бұрын

@@venividivici4253 I don't mind him making money, but I want regular videos back

Being someone who works in the HVAC industry myself this was great to see, so many calls to service companies can be saved if you just do a little bit of research yourself and have a go if you think you're capable, the only thing i'd say is when moving it try your best to keep the compressor upright at all times to prevent oil moving through the system, great to see otherwise :)

Did this last year for mine. Help a ton.

"It's not awkward, just heavy"

OI! Where are your videos? The last one was 2 years ago! Hope everything is ok?

@Barnacules

Жыл бұрын

Things didn’t go according to plan, I mostly live stream now but that is going to change next month hopefully.

@richardneedham4965

Жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules Ah! That's no problem - life gets in the way sometimes! I have been watching you since you inspired me to have my own mancave - and love it! So thank you! 😊

So glad to see you back!!!! Keep it up Barnacules!!!

Glad you are back and good to see you.

Sir, are you alive

@Barnacules

Жыл бұрын

Yup, stream 3x a week on Twitch and every Saturday here for #TechTalk. Just haven’t made an edit video in a while. Channel recently got hacked and now dealing with the fallout while it restored and all the dates and comments get screwed up. Nice to see you here though 🤗 Plan to start making videos again in a few weeks 👏

@trevorpaden175

Жыл бұрын

​@@Barnacules I'm glad to hear you are getting things figured out!

@baumstamp5989

Жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MayriMay

Жыл бұрын

Hope you’re okay!!

*Professional TIP* . They have pro made AC Cleaner at your local Home Depot/Lowes! It's Amazing just let it rest on the mold, mildew and it will rise it up like nothing then just clean it off!

Awesome job, thanks for sharing!

You guys are awesome! Hilarious. Just subbed for this video. This works! Just did it this morning. Old nasty ac was at 77.. blowing 59 degrees now!! 🤘

hand truck next time :-( although come to think of it, that wind occupation might have been worth it without the hand truck.

@Barnacules

4 жыл бұрын

Ironically it didn't turn her on that much to see me destroy my back hahahaha, I think next time I'll go the hand truck route like my wife suggested in the first place. I just didn't wanna go find it.

@rdizzy1

4 жыл бұрын

It's almost more work trying to get a dolly/hand truck upstairs with weight on it than it is just to put the thing on your shoulder

@PartyUpLive

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm a big guy(6' 9"), but even when I can carry things myself, if there's a cart, hand truck, etc... to make it easier, I use it. Though at work I'll carry a jack hammer or bag or portland, which is 80+ pounds, and it's not a big deal because I am use to it.

Hey man, what happened to this channel?

@Barnacules

Жыл бұрын

I mostly stream on Twitch during the week and here on Saturday at 11am pacific. New videos coming next month though since it’s time to bring her back.

@subw0lf

Жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules Good to hear your active and doing well. I was concerned because I used to watch your channel. Look forward to your new content my friend. 👍

I do this to my air cons at the end of every summer, I have an Amana AC that is now 29 years old and still runs great. Removing the fan shroud and fan makes it easier to reach the condenser fins, which you can then clean with a soft brush mild soap and then rinse all the crap out of it. Good job none the less.

I Love that the videos are back! Keep it up!

what happened to this dude?

@Barnacules

Жыл бұрын

He died… /jk 😂

I used to enjoy jerry but without any new videos it’s not worth subbing or watching his livestream videos. He basically went from “wanting to do a review on the switch lite, but instead we got this.

@Barnacules

Жыл бұрын

It’s all good, thanks for watching while you did 👍🏻 Have a great 2023

Watching you fix and install your ac was the most wholesome thing ever. It calms me for some strange reason...

Nice! I have the same one. Still works great but it’s been running for about 3 years. I better clean it ASAP. Haha. Thanks for sharing.

I guess I will Un-subscribe channel is dead

@Barnacules

Жыл бұрын

We live stream every Saturday 🙏 But if you mean edited content I totally understand, have a good one and happy new year 👋

@Jojobizzare80

Жыл бұрын

@@Barnacules You as well thank you for the awesome videos

Good job man, I appreciate seeing people fixing otherwise trashed appliances giving them a new life and keeping them out of the landfills, I collect and repair window air conditioners as seen on my personal channel.

Awesome, my a/c kicks off after 2min.. thinking the back radiator is plugged up too. This gave me confidence to give it a go. Thanks! 😃

Love these videos mate!

your setup looks amazing i love it ;D

i love the fact that you are back man :) good to see you doing what you do best

Love these kind of vids man. Keep it up !

I do this every year when I pull the AC out of the shed. I've had the same unit for 11 years now, and it still works like new.

Mission accomplished. Love your vids, they make me smile.

Around 2 years ago I found a Frigidaire AC in the dumpster, replaced the fan motor bearing and it’s worked ever since. Might as well take it out and clean it soon because summertimes around the corner.

Your content is back on point! Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

Welcome back you bad ass man!

Well done! I love your videos!

Very useful content as always

Haven’t watched this in quite some time but have to say this is one great video! Funny thing… at my in-laws house they bought three of these LG units. They might be the same one as yours. When it gets warm I’d go down to their house to install them. Few years ago I dropped one out the window! Somehow I fixed it and it still works today! 😂

Great video!!! love how your diy videos there always entertaining

Keep them coming Jerry.... It's good to see you back at full speed!

At first I wasn't gonna watch this but the cleaning part was satisfying :) Good job!

I really enjoyed watching this, I just hope you would make more videos!

Awesome DIY stuff!

I remember the video when you installed this AC, wow 4 years ago, time flys.

@ali78610121012

4 жыл бұрын

Lol was thinking the same

I remember having to do the same thing. For the soap, I mixed liquid dish soap and water in an unused spray bottle. I let the soap soak for a bit before rinsing it away with my hose. It did help in clearing out the muck.

Soooo, I thought you did things the really hard way .. but because you made me laugh A LOT, so I subscribed to your channel. 🤣👍🏼😄😁

Thanks for the tip about the vice grip for the chair piston, thatl get me by for now till I get a new computer chair