Impossible Leak Search - Persistence Pays Off

In todays video we go to a vertical PTAC, I ended up having to pull it, and I had to open up the wall, and take it to the shop. #hvac #hvactech #hvactechnician #hvaclife #fieldpiece #retroaire #ptac #verticalptac #leak

Here are links to the tools I use, And it costs you nothing extra to buy from this list:

[HVACGUY]

I am still waiting for an authorization 2 days after diagnosing. Unfortunately this line of PTAC has been discontinued. So, repair is the best option.

[adamcraig]

You deserve to make premium off of this one 👍

[leoaz]

See Sir!!! This is what I meant This is what you taught me your tenacity to find the problem and find a resolution. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. You are so gracious teaching for your followers

[thesilentonevictor]

Your patience on this one you deserve it all Great work

[tedhicks]

Yes true goodman accumulator bad bout leaking on bottom where it mounts

[moonlightacmaintenance]

It’s leak week. I’ve fixed 3 so far this week. One on a evap u bend, one on a condenser discharge line and one above a drop ceiling. They ran the lines across angle iron that ate through the insulation and rubbed through the copper.

[mansourramzey]

Wow, i am glad you really try to find the leak and fixing it, you can't find that many ac technicians out there to do that .
Some just put ferrion and 3 or 4 months later do the same .
I got 12 unit apartments that has old r22 and he keeps adding ferrion if a unit is frozen or not cooling., he says it is cheaper than replacing it.

[Eddy]

Good find and good vid ... Thx for posting ...

[SoutheastHVAC]

I’ll put in my notes “no leaks were found at this time. Need to return for a more thorough leak search” such as pressurized, before I outright condemn something without proving it.

[adamcraig]

I know you have mentioned it but for the sake of time. What detector is that ? I’m using the Fieldpiece SRL2(K7) and I can’t find a leak to save my life. The ultrasonic detector I have is usually good for flat systems that I pump up with 250 psi of nitrogen.

[Paulie]

Dam, I worked on a ton of these style units, very simple to work on and leaks are always down by the drain pan....

[robertlamey]

I can’t stand customers bugging me when I’m working

[ryanmcananey]

Is that leak detector you’re using infrared or heated diode?

[ryanmalin]

Really liking my dtec stratus. It's better than the Bacharach pgm-ir imo

[scotts]

It would help your viewers to you let us know if it repaired or replaced? You left us hanging.