Using a cheap pair of channel locks ...backwards....... priceless.
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
LOL
@Hoooch420
Жыл бұрын
As a plumber that was hard to watch... I think I forgot to breathe while watching it
@EarlHayward
Жыл бұрын
@@Hoooch420 As a former hvac tech, that was even harder to watch…
@Yeah-pu7hg
10 ай бұрын
As a electrician that was hard to watch!!😂
@jsb8367
8 ай бұрын
As a painter that was hard to watch!
@robertlandry5733
Жыл бұрын
R410A is not charged as a liquid because it's faster. It because when charged as a gas, it fractionalizes and you end up with two refrigerants instead of a blend. A device called a Quick Charge will allow you to charge as a gas on the suction side, bur the bottle still has to be turned upside down.
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Excellent tips and information. I’m sure that our viewers will appreciate that as I do. Thank you for watching and keep cool.
@OdangFication
Жыл бұрын
Some people also just become their own "Metering device" in a way by slightly cracking it open and forcing it into vapor
@EarlHayward
Жыл бұрын
He seems like he might be charging it too fast, which means liquid into the compressor… They make metering devices, or gauges with a sight glass, but just go slow never opening the valve fully… Technically, he should have recovered the Freon, purged the system, pulled a vacuum again and charged by weight… Yeah, you can charge slowly until you get around 115-120 on the suction line, but overcharge these units and you could damage the compressor…
@smokchsr
Ай бұрын
If you didn't use any sealing treatment on the line connections (both ends, both lines) it's pretty much a guaranteed leak. I use Nylog Blue which from what I've heard is one of the best on the marked. The very first one I put in I didn't use the Nylog, even though I made sure to really tighten the lines 2 years later it was low on gas. I went back and resealed the lines with Nylog no problems since or with any other systems I've installed.
@TomLeeman
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip appreciate it good to know and thanks for watching. Stay cool.
@JuanCarlos-jx4xf
21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip I will do that on mine. My freaking mini split keeps leaking and I can seem to find the leak even use a leak detector with bubbles it is a piece of thing Pioneer just like that one. 😅 ✌️
@basilfromeen
9 ай бұрын
A customer that hovers over you is the most annoying experience for a tech.
@TomLeeman
9 ай бұрын
They love the video and a personal friend
@thereckchanic4709
Ай бұрын
Not true. People are just trying to learn. If you know your craft and honest then you don't have anything to worry about
@basilfromeen
Ай бұрын
@@thereckchanic4709 I was a plumber for 35 years. Hovering annoyed me to no end. Should be a law. "Don't Hover." 😊😊
@cowlumbus
Ай бұрын
@@basilfromeen Well when you get a new tech those of us "in the know" need to quick them and make sure they are in the game. The last tech at my home was four year out of HVAC school and I knew more about troubleshooting then him. And the leak came back in 2 months...so here we are. This is at a lake house where I don't know people but love/trust my tech at home. We talk and laugh the who time he works.
@Enonymouse_
21 күн бұрын
Yes it is but if the customer knows more than the tech (sometimes thats me) for a given job or the customer has questions (also legit) you just deal with it.
@josh3121
Жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, the Schrader valve, where the hose hooks up to charge, leaks. It’s always good practice to check for leaks there after hooking up lines to charge. Spray some soapy water or give it the ole spit test before capping..
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Excellent tip that’s a good way to see if you’ve got a lead for sure. Thanks for watching.
@TheGuruStud
Жыл бұрын
I slather the cap in nylog and crank it on with new installs.
@TheKevo7777
7 ай бұрын
Just so you have a good outcome always remember to let the refrigerant in slowly . Just a little bit at a time . That way you don't hurt your compressor. Always good to use torque wrench on your service port caps. This is just in case a Schrader valve fails. This also applies to the other caps such as your valve port caps. Proper tools will also save your butt in the long run and hope this helps
@TomLeeman
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for those good tips appreciate it and thanks for watching
@TheKevo7777
6 ай бұрын
@TomLeeman Welcome sir!
@rumsiker
Жыл бұрын
First thing he should have done is to check for leak, do a leak test sense there was some Freon in the system , then if don't want to go deep he should pump in a die in and complete the charge , next time need a charge or a day or tow later go back and test for leak with sniffer and light leak tester that will show the leaky spot in green or red depending the collar of the die leak test you pumped in .
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Excellent tips thanks for the expert advice and thanks for watching
@beebop9808
Ай бұрын
ATF has the best anti-corrosive components you'll find anywhere and it's made specifically for the newer aluminum transmissions used today. Any brand is perfect. It'll put an end to your coil fins getting gunked up in that environment, no doubt about it.
@TomLeeman
Ай бұрын
We will have to try that appreciate the tip. Thanks for watching.
@Enonymouse_
21 күн бұрын
Not leaving the unit installed close to the ground and having a good protective cover around the housing that won't block air flow is highly recommended. Critters and the elements play hell with those tiny fins.
@kurtauerbach5883
Жыл бұрын
Guy tore up ur fittin with the channel lock
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Yeah
@shambles416
2 ай бұрын
Jesus Christ what kind of tech uses dollar store pliers on a brass fitting? 😅😅 What a shoemaker
@user-et7ov6pg9v
Ай бұрын
Need to add freon slowly it's a vapor compressor if liquid add too fast you will overcharge it and possibly damage the compressor
@TomLeeman
Ай бұрын
Another excellent tip thank you very much and stay cool this summer
@beebop9808
Ай бұрын
It's going thru the dryer first to prevent that from happening (the big black can/reservoir). Overfilling defeats that safety and will damage the compressor.
@TomLeeman
21 күн бұрын
Mine is still good since we fixed it and it’s still blown cold air, but you may have a leak somewhere in the line or could be in the coils. It’s hard to tell without physically looking at it. You may need to have Tech come out. Good luck thanks for watching.
@JMoney-ne3to
8 ай бұрын
the channel locks were agonizing to watch
@TomLeeman
8 ай бұрын
I know right thanks for watching
@TomLeeman
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip really appreciate it so far. This one’s been working great thank you for watching.
@carlosjoelgarcia3200
3 ай бұрын
It is good to keep in mind that this guy is NOT GIVaING A TUTORIAL. He is being filmed and asked questionS with an interested home owner. The cheap shots and the derrogatory comment do not serve anyone!! Keep it real guys, you have also use the channel locks backwards more than once.... You guys with the tips and suggestion... Now that is good content!. Cheers
@TomLeeman
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the encouraging comments. I appreciate it. They can be tough in the comment section once in a while, thanks for watching too.
@TomLeeman
20 күн бұрын
Excellent tip
@TomLeeman
21 күн бұрын
Good luck finding that leak. Thank you for watching.
@filter4now
10 ай бұрын
If you have a refrigerant problem - you might want to check the flare fittings behind the inside unit If you've ever installed one - you probably remember how tough it was to hook up the lines while mounting the unit (unless they were connected before, pipes wrapped and the entire length fed through the wall). I was also gunshy about bending the pipes and kinking them - it put me off of wanting to tighten them too much but needs to be at the proper torque
@TomLeeman
10 ай бұрын
Excellent tip appreciate it. Thank you for watching.
@TomLeeman
9 ай бұрын
Thanks I appreciate that info and thanks for watching
@steveh7920
Жыл бұрын
FYI, that extra length of tubing that is rolled up behind the condenser should be layed horizontally and not vertically. Refrigerant can settle in the low spots of the tubing
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Good tip
@peenopiani7209
Жыл бұрын
No.thats oil trap loop😮
@Chainsaw600
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s an oil trap and LG now says to lay the loops flat.
@TrainFlood
Жыл бұрын
That tech was awesome
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Yes, he was
@ricardolugo9102
Жыл бұрын
R410a new sealed 25lbs. $300 each palm beach county
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s very expensive for sure. Thanks for watching.
@marionholland6602
3 ай бұрын
$350. In Houston
@hippiewithacowboyhat
9 ай бұрын
Spray the coils with CLR, let it set for 30 minutes, then rinse off with garden hose.
@TomLeeman
9 ай бұрын
Excellent tip. Thanks.
@TomLeeman
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip appreciate it
@markm.9590
Жыл бұрын
You can see as he charged it the Frost or Freezing on pipe at connections is no longer Frozen on the outside of pipe.
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Is that good?
@traviexo35
2 жыл бұрын
Bro....you need real tools....
@TomLeeman
2 жыл бұрын
So true
@davida6383
Жыл бұрын
You should have checked the two flare fittings on the outdoor unit with soapy water.. they can tend to spring a small Leak sometimes
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Excellent tip thanks
@Enonymouse_
21 күн бұрын
HVAC guy with the adjustable wrench & channel locks, definitely a no.. Use proper tools!
@TomLeeman
20 күн бұрын
Yeah
@TomLeeman
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips
@skypros
2 ай бұрын
The thing I noticed was he did not purge the Blue line with 410A..... So did the unit get a full blue line of oxygen ?
@TomLeeman
2 ай бұрын
Beats me, but it worked after he did it
@rastagrastag7784
9 ай бұрын
The salt water is killing your coils ... you can treat the coils so they don't rust out
@TomLeeman
9 ай бұрын
How would you do that?
@rastagrastag7784
9 ай бұрын
@@TomLeeman coil shield. It's a spray and chemical that you get at the supply house it's made just for that purpose. Another brand is coil guard.
@cowlumbus
Ай бұрын
Man...a system that low needs proper evacuation, pressure test and weighted fill unless they abostely don't want to put any money in it.
@TomLeeman
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip. We appreciate it and thanks for watching.
@CN-ir1xm
Жыл бұрын
I think the fella kept the cap for the service port.
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Yikes I hope not
@amadoubabade2601
3 ай бұрын
😮😮so the guy will come back in 3days because the leak was not fixed
@TomLeeman
3 ай бұрын
It’s been working fine since he did it so I guess we’re OK
@JuanCarlos-jx4xf
21 күн бұрын
@@TomLeemandon't lie😅
@user-bj4lp3fr1o
2 жыл бұрын
Why not look for oil or sniff for a leak?
@TomLeeman
2 жыл бұрын
We checked all around and it can be a slow leak in a coil but so far it’s been working pretty good
@thereckchanic4709
Ай бұрын
I'm surprised that the split unit last that long with the poor non maintainance given it. At least once a year have the tech come out to clean the coils or learn to do it yourself
@TomLeeman
Ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@TheGuruStud
Жыл бұрын
Ooof, you need gold coils to resist the corrosion. That's crazy after 4-5 yrs!
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
This thing is it least five years old
@jasonhensley947
Ай бұрын
Channel locks... no freon "sniffer" to find leaks... who is the "professional"?
@TomLeeman
Ай бұрын
It certainly isn’t me
@martinsutton7120
Жыл бұрын
Who is the AC guy? I live in Pompano Beach and need a decent minisplit guy.
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
I will look and see if I can find his name and number
@dariusphotography865
Жыл бұрын
You have to go to the HVAC class and take training
@sergiodoordie319
Жыл бұрын
I dont think he went to hvac school the way he was letting that 410a go to the compressor I'm going to have nightmares
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
I hope it doesn’t cost a lot
@mtay65
Жыл бұрын
I think that AC guy needs to go, not Tom.
@robertgregory2618
Жыл бұрын
I am surprised the motor didn't blow up. Way-way to much liquid going in to that motor. Liquid does not condense, just put in a little at a time..
@og30
Ай бұрын
Anyone can send me a link to buy the vacuum and gauges as well as the adapter
@TomLeeman
Ай бұрын
You can get it on Amazon amzn.to/3Wjzl4K
@matthewnovik4050
Жыл бұрын
how much refrigerant does a usual unit take thats at 50psi to start?
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t take very much like a regular AC
@ToConnect2000s
Жыл бұрын
Dang $500 for a 5lb I just bought my 5lb tank of 410A for $190 with shipping (moving my unit higher)
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great price
@ToConnect2000s
Жыл бұрын
@@TomLeeman I'll send you an email of where I got mine
@nathanstapish
Жыл бұрын
Post it please!
@Peter-vd5jp
Жыл бұрын
That was a 25lb bottle
@johnwiese3926
11 ай бұрын
I just bought a 25lb for under $250 delivered.
@matthewnovik4050
Жыл бұрын
where does one buy cheaper r410a? can you use other refrigerant? ex: r134?
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
I actually bought some off of craigslist once, but I know it’s very expensive now
@vladytrinidad3903
Жыл бұрын
No
@andystieg6339
6 ай бұрын
R410a. Ebay. Easy as that
@BryanVoigt
13 күн бұрын
I don’t like talking bad about anyone in the trade, but this dude is a hack. Looks like he tried his best at slugging the compressor, didn’t pursue the vapor side hose, the channel locks were used wrong, bad info and so forth.
@TomLeeman
13 күн бұрын
Yikes if anything is, is it still working good cross your fingers thanks for watching
@jpabmx
Жыл бұрын
Did it hold the charge?
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s still cooling the house. Thanks for watching.
@JuanCarlos-jx4xf
21 күн бұрын
Please let us know.
@stevepapp4455
2 ай бұрын
You are using the wrench the wrong way.
@TomLeeman
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching
@rpbishop3079
Жыл бұрын
Obviously you thought you bought a unit that would clean and service itself. At least you hired someone equally as smart as yourself, using cheap Chanel locks on brass fittings. Talk about the blind leading the blind.
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@peternorton7665
Жыл бұрын
What was the final outcome?
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
It work now everything‘s cool thanks for watching
@JuanCarlos-jx4xf
21 күн бұрын
@@TomLeeman😮don't lie I think it will leak again, please advise I am going thru that problem with the same brand. Thank you
@vladytrinidad3903
Жыл бұрын
Please forget that you saw this video people that don’t know what they’re doing doing shouldn’t be posting videos that can turn out to be costly due to negligence
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words
@cbman2184
Жыл бұрын
Go home Karen
@mikezurella6174
5 ай бұрын
These units are fkn garbage!!!!!! I’ve installed tons of these always have issues with them. God forbid you don’t use a torque wrench on the flair fittings. I do this for a living… I would NEVER install one in my house!!
@TomLeeman
5 ай бұрын
This one’s worked pretty good for a long time cross my fingers. Thanks for watching.
@thetruthserum2816
2 жыл бұрын
Is there still a leak?
@TomLeeman
2 жыл бұрын
So far so good
@JuanCarlos-jx4xf
21 күн бұрын
@@TomLeemancan you advise still please I am having that problem. Thanks
@user-nc7dy6rp4c
4 ай бұрын
Long sleeve shirt tells me it’s not 90 degrees outside… you over charged that thing
@TomLeeman
4 ай бұрын
Dang
@williamcamacho7409
4 ай бұрын
In this case it wouldn’t matter if it has a leak it’s not the right way. Don’t get me wrong but it’s gonna leak out anyway.
@peenopiani7209
Жыл бұрын
It was not prophesional job😢😢😢
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
He said he was he said he was
@shambles416
2 ай бұрын
This video was terrible sorry 😂😂
@TomLeeman
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@dannyturner3322
11 ай бұрын
You know
@TomLeeman
11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Farah Chahine
@skipsaunders5974
2 ай бұрын
the ignorant leading the ignorant .... the tech says "ok to fill as vapor" .... Nope, not right. ....looks like it might be an inverter type, so, superheat/subcool won't work (got to weigh it out/in)
@TomLeeman
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@skipsaunders5974
2 ай бұрын
@@TomLeeman sorry to be the bearer of bad news. But for an inverter type system, only weighing out and weighing in can ascertain the charge conditions. Inverter systems are fantastically efficient and great when they work. They also can work well for multiple decades UNLESS the installation was flawed. Most common flaw is bad flare connections. Unfortunately those can be hard to find on complex installations. Best of luck
@pache2112
7 ай бұрын
😳
@robevans8629
Жыл бұрын
Ya know?
@TomLeeman
Жыл бұрын
Oh, what do you think?
@user-ig6zs3vb3f
11 ай бұрын
First thing that should be done is learn how to use your tools properly. . . . You don't use "any" side.... the gauges read differently....for high and low. You turn 410 upside down because it is 2 different chemicals mixing. Only time you don't is if you have a dual charge bottle that has the dipstick to the bottom. As it stands yall are the only dipstick on this job
@TomLeeman
11 ай бұрын
Good to know thanks for the info
@todorovz
9 ай бұрын
Boring
@TomLeeman
9 ай бұрын
You can say that again
@lngtrvl8447
17 күн бұрын
Ya this guy is horrible you gotta weigh in oz. These systems can be overcharged real easy. Also ya the channel locks. Also there is a leak somewhere one hundred percent that low in four years. But ya a sniffer or pressure test.
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