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@shubinternet
Жыл бұрын
Doesn't that jacket increase the amount of heat around the compressor, and therefore also shorten the lifespan of the compressor?
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
It’s minimal, because some nicer units come with a compressor jacket. The cheaper ones do not.
@sandramays795
Жыл бұрын
@@diyhvacguy Isn’t the compressor refrigerant cooled rather than air cooled anyway?
@74357175
Жыл бұрын
@@sandramays795 was wondering the same
@james6794
Жыл бұрын
@@sandramays795 yes the compressor is cooled by the returning refrigerant from the evap coil unless the system charge is incorrect
@simonac688.
Жыл бұрын
it does reduce compressor life span iv been in the Hvac biz for 30 years seen it many times 😂 easy service call i rip those off and hose down the over heathing comp. and sometimes AD a bunch of ice on it and voila it restarts ...most of the Time 😅 mini wall barriers( removable ) around the unit at about 20 inches around is safer an more efficient...👍
@condor5635
Жыл бұрын
I found using some zip ties to secure the wire shroud on the top helps eliminate harmonic noise where the shroud resonates at its harmonic frequency helps huge. When running use you hand to put pressure on various point on the shroud. When you can make the noise go away place a zip tie there between two of the shroud wires which then doesn’t allow the wire to resonate and make noise anymore. Explaining this is difficult but I think you get the point. Also putting small rubber pieces between the coil and the wire mess on the outside where similar harmonic noises happen works well too. 4-5 placed zip ties and half a dozen soft rubber pads eliminated most all of these annoying harmonics on my unit. Thanks for the video.
@wills2262
Жыл бұрын
Hope this helps, the soft starts actually work and are not snake oil. I have a Firman generator from Costco, output is 6750watts on propane. Would trip out when trying to run the AC. I installed Hyperstart's SureStart SS1B08-16SN on my AC unit that had a ZP29K5E compressor with a RLA of 15.3A. I am able to run my AC with the Firman and as a nice bonus the softstart got rid of the start up "slam" that used to wake me up at night. It's been running for 2 years now no issues, I had a few questions during install and the Hyper Engineering support was fantastic. Took less than an hour.
@Mr.Martini549
2 ай бұрын
Now if my next door neighbor would do something about HIS noisy compressor!! 😂😂😂
@JoaoCoelho0
3 ай бұрын
Do you have a video on how to install the soft start you mention? Couldn't find it in your channel. Tx!
@bbaaspencer1
Жыл бұрын
Mine is under warranty, if the compressor goes bad, won’t they blame it on the jacket? Won’t they say the heat can’t escape and overheated it?
@OldBaldDad
Жыл бұрын
Another source of noise is the line set from the compressor to the furnace. We have one that runs vertically in an exterior wall. It was touching the drywall, making a super loud buzzing sound in the house. Moving the line set away from the drywall helped a lot, but it's still annoying to be in that room.
@qingchang1480
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have the same issue here, did you come up with any solutions?
@OldBaldDad
Жыл бұрын
@@qingchang1480 It helped a lot when we moved the tube so it doesn't the drywall. But we weren't able to completely eliminate the noise. That would probably require running a new line.
@tabaccocubano
Жыл бұрын
do you have a recommendation for a hard start kit.. after watching your video.. i decided since my ac unit is going on (from date of manufacture) 10 yrs.. im going to replace the capacitor for safe measure. and maybe add a hard start kit while im at it.
@kencrane6420
Жыл бұрын
I geeked out on HVAC when my furnace died. As a mechanical engineer I enjoy this stuff and after seeing the quality of work the previous "professionals" had done on my 1954 house I redid EVERYTHING including the ducting and switching from a gas furnace to a dual fuel heat pump/ gas furnace setup. I wish I would have had your channel 6 years ago when I was doing this as it probably would have saved me a lot of time.
@wva5089
Жыл бұрын
When you do your decibel comparison video.. do temperature as well plz.
@rwstarke
Жыл бұрын
I have the self-installed EasyStart for my Carrier 4-ton unit. It allows my to run the A/C when using my Firman Tri-Fuel Generator and is quieter. (BTW .... I don't do Instagram or Facebook).
@callmebackfriday2
Жыл бұрын
Would covering the compressor increase the heat generated inside the a/c and shorten the life of the compressor? Just wonder. Thanks for the video.
@nataliarestrepo2585
Ай бұрын
I live in Florida, can I use the compressor blanket here? Just wondering how the heat of the compressor would affect the unit.
@munozinni
Жыл бұрын
Hola 👋 Gracias for sharing your knowledge with us your followers I will share and recommend your channel with friends and family 😊Gracias and you have a great day now!!!!Saludos!!!👋😃👋
@deandee8082
4 ай бұрын
if you do build a chimney around your ac unit keep it at least 6" off the ground so cool air can enter there and lift the hot air up and out, like a chimney, yup it has to have somewhere to go to remain efficient
@nancyphillips6446
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't find your decibel comparison video you mentioned ... Could you provide a link?
@Rave33mc
5 ай бұрын
Agreed where is it?
@OcRefrig
Жыл бұрын
The #1 Way to Make a Compressor Quiet is Evacuating the System Overnight for 12 Hrs Minimum on a New Compressor !!! You do this on a NEW Compressor install & YOU WILL BE AMAZED !!! At how quiet Compressors can be. You Can barely hear them. After over 40 Years in the industry i Discovered this Many years ago. Makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE !!!
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I wonder how that works with the new tubes they use and no manifold. Supposedly they can pull down to 100-200 microns in like 10 minutes.
@karlhungus545
Жыл бұрын
I may look at getting the jacket (around $150 CAD), but not the soft start as that thing is almost $650 CAD here. I don't like my neighbour that much 😉
@usaman7358
Жыл бұрын
lol
@19K7635
4 ай бұрын
People do not realize when you put bushes and fences around your outside unit you're suffocating it. Any good tech can tell that by pressure/temp readings. It would be more the HOA people concerned about hiding the unit. And those compressor jackets will kill your compressor early. Just let that baby breath. lol
@Mr.Martini549
2 ай бұрын
My Trane came with a compressor blanket. Still going strong after 19 years.
@eric5157
4 ай бұрын
This is fake beyond belief lol
@donaldgarrison4313
4 ай бұрын
Cool
@helsonly722
3 ай бұрын
this wont cause it to have excessive heat and shorten lifespan?
@ChrisfromGeorgia
3 ай бұрын
Good evening and I hope that you are doing well. Thank you very much for the tips that you provided in this video! Besides the compressor jacket, I really need to look into installing the easy start kit as well. My unit is working fine, but it does make a quick yet aggravating noise right when it cuts on. I just finished watching your video on how to easily clean the unit for summer. That being said, you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber here. Thanks again and take care. 👍🏻💯
@audiobrad99
Ай бұрын
Tape up all the gaps on the blanket. Sound travels through cracks the same way air does--because sound is vibrating air molecules. Think of how much more sound (or cold) comes through a cracked window versus a sealed one. Think of how much sound comes out your tiny phone speaker hole! Even the smallest gaps can leak a lot of sound. I built recoding studios and air leaks are the first step towards sound proofing (before insulation) just as air sealing is the first step towards reducing heat loss (also before insulation).
@JerryR-gf2ei
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone have experience with: ICM870-16A Soft Start, Built-in Start Capacitor, Over/Under Voltage Monitoring, Over-Current Protection, Current 16A. It is selling for less than 1/2 the cost of the Micro Air unit. This would be for installation on a residential 3 ton Carrier AC unit with an RLA of 16 amps and a LRA of 82 amps?
@bobodapopper
Жыл бұрын
You are so awesome for posting these videos 🙌
@aley3046
3 ай бұрын
My Hvac company ended up doing a zig zag on my lines to bring down the noise? What is this procedure called? Has anyone heard of this?
@condor5635
Жыл бұрын
Only concern I have with the insulation cover is it keeps the compressor hotter than normally it would be because you’re insulating it. That could reduce its life. Also, you’re containing all those sound energy to within the compressor. Yeah that sounds kind of crazy, but does that affect the life of the compressor? Nothing comes for free! I think I’m more concerned with the insulation aspect and keeping an already hot compressor much hotter. It’s all a trade off at the end of the day ! Thanks for the video.
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
The refrigerant keeps the unit cool. Some units have a factory jacket. I think it’s a money thing. They don’t want to spend $50/unit for it.
@kolinstallman3788
10 ай бұрын
@@diyhvacguy Damn, I have a portable unit thats loud as hell, I thought of doing this but decided against it because I thought it would overheat. Didnt even think about the constant flow of cold refrigerant going into it.
@dev3042
2 ай бұрын
The fan is supposed to cool the compressor. Now if we put the jacket, will it not heat up the compressor for long AC runs ?
@RetiredSignDude
Жыл бұрын
I would worry about reducing the compressor by retaining heat by wrapping that in a blanket.
@sailme2day
Жыл бұрын
Your amazon links , products show not available, thanks for the video info .
@kimberlycurry1508
Ай бұрын
I need to wrap my bedroom walls in this so I can get some sleep😂 Thank you for all the helpful videos!
@dba3579
Жыл бұрын
Good information! Thanks. If you don't mind, does keeping the compressor out of direct sunlight help the unit cool the home better? Thanks
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
Yes it will improve efficiently. I’d like to do a video on that soon!
@dba3579
Жыл бұрын
@@diyhvacguy Good to hear. My neighbor did a makeshift cover with a uva/uvb cover and he says it works. I'm going to look into this. Thanks again!
@MónikaF-y9p
5 ай бұрын
Our heat pump has a whining noise in heat mode, turns out it is the reversing valve. Would this solution be applicable there too?
@kang515
Жыл бұрын
Rheem makes different models of sound enclosures, with a different 2-digit number at the end for different compressors. Does it matter which one to pick?
@KYBlueJedi
Жыл бұрын
Would building a wall with concrete blocks on one side lessen the noise?
@philreinie8976
Жыл бұрын
If the entire unit can still breath to cool itself, that will work. You're moving hot from inside the house expecting to dissipate it outside the house, and if you prevent that dissipation, then proper cooling won't be achieved, but deflecting the sound away from the house is okay. It might be nicer to use a lattice with vines instead, as the vines will also help to absorb the sound so it isn't deflected to your patio or neighbor's patio, plus, vines help with natural cooling and converting CO2 to O2,, and look much nicer than concrete blocks.
@KYBlueJedi
Жыл бұрын
@@philreinie8976 I went ahead with the double thickness concrete block wall. It is almost as tall as the A/C unit. 1 more layer to go. I have a 1ft distance between the wall and A/C. The noise has lessened very much. I can now sleep better at night. I will continue to monitor it and see if it affects the cooling. Fall is here though so it may be pointless now lol.
@casaraku1
Жыл бұрын
If you do not like the noise, probably your neighbors also....
@KWKloeber
Жыл бұрын
Does the easy start significantly increase the life of the compressor? Cost-Benefit.
@mattmitchel8931
Жыл бұрын
Rotary compressors are always louder than a scroll type compressor.
@goingagainstthegrain
Жыл бұрын
👍
@garyg8036
2 ай бұрын
Many times those installation blankets aren't good since it holds the heat in from the motor not allowing it to cool off causing it to run even hotter.
@Mr.Martini549
2 ай бұрын
Also tighten the mounting screws on each fan blade. They tend to become loose too.
@EnergeticWaves
Жыл бұрын
if the compressor was inside a fluid carrying vessel sound would be absorbed and waste heat discharged at the same time.
@gerry.shafer6101
Жыл бұрын
TKS. FOR. THE. TIPS. !!
@yanslabrada8904
Жыл бұрын
hi, and thank you for your videos, i want to know what is the blue device in the liquid line, thanks
@publicmail2
Жыл бұрын
You can use fiberglass or rockwool but it has to be covered in plastic so it doesn't get wet, or find a use jacket from an AC shop. Most manufactures say 18"s around and open to top.
@garykay7418
Жыл бұрын
wish you lived in my area. would love to have an a/c tech who's decent and honest like you seem to be.
@mikedevo363
3 ай бұрын
maybe clean the inside too?
@mjcunningham5141
Жыл бұрын
This seems to make sense but what about the heat generated by the compressor? Doesn't the cover create a problem in this area?
@donaldgarrison4313
4 ай бұрын
Compressor jacket0
@DYNABIKE1
Жыл бұрын
No heat problems with covering the compressor ?
@goingagainstthegrain
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I just had a new unit replaced. It's loud. I'm going to look into this tomorrow. 👍
@jackl9922
Жыл бұрын
I’m guessing easy-start shouldn’t be used on an inverter system? It starts slowly anyhow. I’m still researching generator options.
@james6794
Жыл бұрын
correct if you have a inverter system should have no issues running it off a generator with low THD
@adamr-4343
5 ай бұрын
For $99 my neighbor can just deal with it
@diyhvacguy
5 ай бұрын
lol
@benwheath
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos. So helpful!
@amorales9613
Жыл бұрын
I love that bit. Love it! Thanks for letting me know about it.
@harrylumsdon6773
Жыл бұрын
What about changing 2 blade fan to 4 blade?
@gregwoodcox6307
Жыл бұрын
I have a Bryant AC heat pump furnace I think the transformer above where the circuit board is Is going out it’s humming and the outside unit turns on but the blower motor doesn’t I unplugged the inside unit and let it set then plugged it back in and the blower came on a couple times then same thing would this be a bad transformer The info on the side of the transformer is BE151840GDD what is a replacement for the transformer Thanks
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
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@gregwoodcox6307
Жыл бұрын
Thanks but no thanks on your $25 a month on your patreon I’ll just go on my way
@keovongvilaykeo4799
Жыл бұрын
Nice thank you great information 😊
@garykay7418
Жыл бұрын
could the jacket cause the compressor to overheat?
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
No alot of factory ones have the jackets but many manufacturers don’t use them due to additional cost
@deleqtronica8733
Жыл бұрын
How does this blanket compare to the Brinmar one?
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
Not sure how it compares but this one works fantastic. I’ve had it on for about 3 years now
@richardromero4030
7 ай бұрын
Yes your correct. I just took mine apart and cleaned it took off all the side panels and it was a hell of a time putting them back on after I cleaned it all up.
@diyhvacguy
7 ай бұрын
You are way off bro, the purpose of the fan is to extract heat from the COILS, that’s the whole idea of the refrigeration cycle. Some compressors like Trane equipment come wrapped from the factory, but it costs a lot extra to wrap the compressor on millions of units so most companies don’t.
@chriswahlen1783
Жыл бұрын
Question if I may? Does the AC Compressor will overheat adding this particular blanket and shorten its life? Well explained by the way, Thanks!
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
Nope, alot of manufacturers come factory with a blanket. The refrigerant cools the compressor.
@cronn100
Жыл бұрын
Refrigerant cools the compressor internally - it is not air cooled. If anything, the blanket would further insulate the compressor from the ambient temperature.
@skipross1711
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of your videos! I’m thinking about moving my condenser so that it’s not right under a bedroom window. I saw your video on using Stay Brite 8 to make the copper connections. I’m thinking I could probably move it as long as I can pump all the refrigerant into the condenser first. Will the condenser unit hold all the refrigerant from about 50 feet of copper lines?
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
To move it that far you probably would need to top it off with refrigerant. But you could totally pull the refrigerant into the unit and move it and solder the lines in yourself 👍🏼
@skipross1711
Жыл бұрын
@@diyhvacguy Awesome. Thanks! It's already got 50ft of line and I won't be lengthening the line, just moving it to another spot where the existing line would reach. So it sounds like pulling all the refrigerant from the lines into the unit would work? I was just worried about whether it can hold all the refrigerant since the lines are pretty long. Thanks for all the knowledge you've shared on thjs channel!
@rodgraff1782
Жыл бұрын
Scrolls are noisy to begin with. Back in the day, the older reciprocating compressors were 1725 rpm, and were quiet. Payne units used to come with a wetsuit like compressor jacket. Would that soft start work on my well booster pump? It drags my emergency generator down because of the high starting amps.
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
Not sure on the well pump question. My apologies
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
I wish they made stuff like they did back in the day. I have a 1950s fridge in my garage and it works perfectly. It will probably out live me lol
@rodgraff1782
Жыл бұрын
@@diyhvacguy I checked out their website. I guess they won’t work, unless the pressure equalizes, which my well does not.
@leroycharles9751
Жыл бұрын
Does spraying water on the condenser to cool it make it any more efficient and does that hurt it?
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
I’ll actually be doing a video on this very soon! Stay tuned
@Mr.Martini549
2 ай бұрын
@@diyhvacguyDid you do a video on this? Some critics say the minerals in tap water will do damage to the coils over time. But it does cool more effectively. I’ve tested myself.
@joshuaryanferguson3702
Жыл бұрын
mine just vibrates like a washing machine
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
Lol
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
Your fan motor blades may be out of balance.
@MrSilvervw
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 👍
@NutzBdragon
3 ай бұрын
talk about 1st world problems. "my ac is loud" LOL
@wildtom20031
Жыл бұрын
We live near a cottonwood tree and get a lot of "fuzzies" on our coils. Can screening be placed around the outside of the unit to reduce the amount of "fuzzies" and other airborne debris that accumulate on it?
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
I’m sure you could. I know they make a screen for the top so leaf’s and stuff don’t go inside but I’ve never seen one that goes around the whole unit
@search_eternal
Жыл бұрын
Do not put any screen on your unit. It will restrict the air flow. Just spray the coil off with a hose every so often.
@samelloit602
Жыл бұрын
Shut the unit off, a "soft" dust broom, brush "with" the coils not against them they come right off, check occasionally.
@samelloit602
Жыл бұрын
@@diyhvacguy pet screen by the foot , design and build
@leehirschman473
Жыл бұрын
I unscrew the top off, and use my powerful leaf blower down inside and blow those fuzzies out. Works great 😊
@JustinKais
2 ай бұрын
They put compressors inside and in the middle of the condenser for a reason; the fan will cool them off. However, if you want help out your fellow AC repair folks, by all means, tell people how to kill their compressor early by insulating and trapping in the heat. Then restrict airflow through the unit by blocking it with solid sound-proofing material. Why not go for the trifecta and tell them to just tent it or build a shed around it.
@sshvulnerability
Жыл бұрын
How much of a difference does that slow start (is this the same as a hard-start piggyback capacitor?) make? Could you record a before/after?
@bobkantor4695
Жыл бұрын
Does that sound-deadening jacket prevent the heat to be removed from the compressor, shortening its life?
@susanselke6158
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip because mine is noisy 😊
@edmercer1459
Жыл бұрын
A great idea! However, being covered like this won't the compressor get hotter?
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
No, some compressors have a jacket from the factory. I think they quit installing them to cut costs.
@Glocktard
Жыл бұрын
Will this wrap/ sound deadened not let the pump run hotter? And will that cause other problems?
@diyhvacguy
Жыл бұрын
No the refrigerant circulating coils the compressor. A lot of them have a jacket from the factory but not the cheaper ones.
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