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This 100 year old house did not have a prior heating or cooling system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191155277-A22EQ4PC5OSC6JTBJO14/IMG_6717.jpg PHOTOS This customer wanted his condenser moved around the corner. Ok. I can do that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191166809-E1O4HM0M4GMZRA6ASISN/IMG_7852.JPG PHOTOS Sometimes a little bit of custom pipe work is needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191166530-Q1A6D0HH8L33V4HMMFH6/IMG_7853.JPG PHOTOS Copper work should be straight and plumb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191171549-LW1T0OTE8HGDXZU6AJ8W/IMG_7965.jpg PHOTOS Running some new ductwork in an attic that had none prior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191178786-FQU1H9I3ZQ7OSH2R76QM/IMG_8458.jpg PHOTOS Sometimes the job runs late. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296295609-PYD8K6PJV45AX0D65PG8/unnamed.jpg PHOTOS When a refrigerant leaks pops up, cross your fingers and hope it's repairable. It's all about accessibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517295692887-RT4D2EYP909NUF402KSN/IMG_3822.JPG PHOTOS Sometimes the ductwork is under the house. At least it was cool under there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191157608-CM3GRSR9U0RE03Z99RDB/IMG_7368.jpg PHOTOS Always a clean install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191164016-QGSKHL5HCHMZX8RXIERY/IMG_7440.JPG PHOTOS Always a clean install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191187139-DXZM0JFXOHWJJ8E1G6S0/IMG_9364.jpg PHOTOS Always a clean install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191180822-2Q1XHNCYOD118GXJ53TD/IMG_8143.jpg PHOTOS No more cold nights or hot summers for these folks. They invested in a complete upgrade for their home. This house is 100 years old and had no prior system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296687156-XKN62ES49K5Q69AMOKNG/ADE9407D-2F75-4BEC-8743-4E9D13B39579.JPG PHOTOS Here's a before and after. I sealed all the exposed ductwork free of charge of course! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191163553-L9V32HWTU2HTJFCEYG1N/IMG_7676.jpg PHOTOS An incredible find. This is an example what non licensed work looks like. Never choose the cheapest bid without doing your research first. You would be surprised how much of this poor workmanship is out there and the customer never finds out until its too late. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296756203-EM4CRGPAJQURM7C5OSEB/leak.jpg PHOTOS Performed a little miracle here. I found a refrigerant leak inside the wall of the house. I removed the siding on the outside of the house and made the repair. I love it when it all works out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296724873-BUT10YG0IDKPDL1RSN86/heat+x.jpg PHOTOS Some companies offer a low price just to get in your door and then make that BIG Sale. This unit was condemned due to cracks in the Heat Exchanger. These "cracks" were merely rust deposits. As you can see I used a wire brush to expose the metal underneath and after a full inspection I found no holes or cracks. The home owner was quoted over $12,000 to replace their system and I repaired it for under $800! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296793843-7159J33OQ0TEPRBA2JFF/split.jpg PHOTOS 20 degrees. That's what were looking for. We want a 20 degree difference from the air entering the filter grill and the air exiting the supply grill. Also referred to as the "temperature split" which is verified on every cooling maintenance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191182511-YZBNH9757KT4GFC98BJK/IMG_9443.JPG PHOTOS This customer was having heater issues. Here's an excellent example of a plugged pilot orifice and why preventative maintenance is needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296659462-FALRNPSL4YUAP9XOLP4Y/cap.jpg PHOTOS Replacing worn parts found on a maintenance can save you from a mid summer or winter nightmare! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296669290-DDT6JFK4MMMX1VWSNCEM/dirty.jpg PHOTOS Bakersfield is a dirty town. Don't forget about the one appliance that keeps your home comfortable. Have your heater maintained yearly to keep the bugs and dirt out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191172037-22XVTWOYQ6555CW5P5T7/IMG_7931.jpg PHOTOS This system is 30 years old! With proper bi annual maintenance, it almost looks new. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296651389-YVIJ51AMMGWIJFRFR9OF/blower.jpg PHOTOS Every home contains dirt and dust. This motor shows the evidence of leaking ductwork and lack of filter changing. If left in this condition this is what blows in to your house! A good maintenance and duct sealing would fix this up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296699899-TPNN6XZN1Q1U759Q170T/half+2.jpg PHOTOS Here's a before and after of my maintenance work. I'm a firm believer in keeping your system maintained twice a year. This is a clear reason why. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296711753-24MABZDN6BLH85EW9AZ6/half.jpg PHOTOS Hard to believe this is the same unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191175946-FUT4V540CGPC9Z94X57T/IMG_8123.JPG PHOTOS Servicing commercial units is a joy. I can keep these units clean year round! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191141120-0UVMQQKD2UHJZDJ0Z0J8/IMG_2855.JPG PHOTOS Another beautiful day in Goleta. A great place to work during the summer! This day the high was 66! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191136425-KY8F432MX3MKY9HDW7Y4/IMG_0251.jpg PHOTOS I love my office. It has the best view! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191134089-ZWUS1A1ILUXXUH97GAIG/IMG_0039.jpg PHOTOS Some of the best views are from the roof! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191150495-O1UU6217MZ7E4QU0RQII/IMG_5318.jpg PHOTOS When my daughter Madison discovered that my new work van had a camera. This is one of my favorite pictures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1520128524960-ETN9DSZ14H53UEF8JKNC/IMG_2469.JPG PHOTOS Sometimes I meet new friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191136335-VMQO9LCB4PNGQOX151GE/IMG_2475.jpg PHOTOS He was a silly goose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191146478-JCO7ZHOL8NVS64TLCNW9/IMG_4629.jpg PHOTOS It's fun to see ancient equipment still running. I could only imagine what it was like to work on this stuff on a daily basis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517191149146-S8RFNTQAGG803Y9WA6ZJ/IMG_5045.jpg PHOTOS Your main control board. The brains of the whole operation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1517296805727-HWINLKF9Q3506239YOEW/sun.jpg PHOTOS Our beautiful sun. I love this weather right now. It's perfect for service work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1520126538443-O75B5XTJP0C93I0XZGB7/9E978B78-729D-472C-9EC2-DF05A997D488.JPG PHOTOS Upgrades! Believe it or not, your air conditioner may have an upgrade. This is supposed to be a water proof High Limit on a Rheem package unit. As you can see the old design still got water in it and caused a burn smell and a visit from our local Bakersfield Fire Department! The new High Limit on the right is a much better design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1520126960322-0UF5QS40SFFNC1U20290/1722EF69-EB42-4559-9C67-6B7878C07002.jpg PHOTOS Replacing reversing valves can be tricky. They must match exactly and not be damaged from excessive heat while brazing. The left side is the bad reversing valve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1520127411239-PSBHBLRMX6KAZJT4B2US/1E95027D-52C4-498F-A9B0-13716D9F1634.JPG PHOTOS I like to look at splitters in the elbow for this very reason. I would say I find leaks about 50% of the time. This was a big one. A little fix for a major problem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1520127658324-SBT1F45PXFI2GX0F4JM8/IMG_3427.jpg PHOTOS This customer had limited space in her backyard so we installed this condensing unit on the roof. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1520129293483-X4NUL70LSBQ6LWF38BUX/IMG_5957.jpg PHOTOS Trying out some new hat colors. I like this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580759675041-YA4G12UTGVLHXCHHOLRB/IMG_2105.jpg PHOTOS Replacing a leaking coil is always best and can save you from ongoing service calls! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580760476531-QFRV0ZMLN1HSDKHRJ3C9/IMG_7291.jpg PHOTOS Sealed and ready to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580766333761-DH930ZUNJ3PUXTK8TWVO/43E37290-6CF4-44C1-BF12-B625F900DCD7.JPG PHOTOS This Goodman design is notorious for having cracked Heat Exchangers. If you have one I highly recommend a Heater Service! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580766476513-WN1N1VRWGMDOB1ENKWB2/038960F4-131A-4156-9905-21CE92130032.JPG PHOTOS Rust prevents a good connection. This was discovered on a standard Heating Service. A prime example of why service is important even if your system is working. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580766615146-9X69W9AGY1DDF7OJ74JX/E82CB774-4118-41F1-A891-A91956938DBC.JPG PHOTOS Another Heater Service find! Some issues can be found before they become an emergency call. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580766710073-1Z0LM7GHUVI8TEJRMGD8/E146B034-20AD-4F1E-BEA0-2A24F333F622.JPG PHOTOS With a little bit of knowledge and some dissecting I was able to find and clear this refrigerant restriction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580767342328-T4OLHKUGX3W7UJKTUDUW/EC022BDC-8EE2-4EDC-A7E0-B3D2A5585B3F.JPG PHOTOS Removing a plugged Evap. Coil is the only way to properly chemically clean it. Changing your filter regularly will help prevent this costly repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580767461442-WIIRCJQ2DY271007BZPP/IMG_9515+copy.jpg PHOTOS These cracked solder joints will cause a lot of intermittent problems for your system. Your control board is the main brain of the system. You’ll want to replace this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580767608035-FUDKXLC3UT9ERG1S83Q6/6BE8051B-DDC4-452A-B734-BA95FDE6B777.JPG PHOTOS Another Cooling Service find. You’ll be surprised on how many problems are caused simply by not changing your filter regularly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580767909239-DHMLO0RD3QTCVA5N4ZC3/IMG_9712.JPG PHOTOS More hat color experimenting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580768012984-S69WOH9MV9UN8XN1GVQC/IMG_6599.jpg PHOTOS A little bit of rerouting to make it work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580768350285-PTPTJG3OB1E6GXCFX1OX/IMG_5628.jpg PHOTOS Wall heaters are a simple but tight design. Not the easiest to work on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1580768488062-0TMJN3M2V0DDUBDR1Y1X/IMG_4619.jpg PHOTOS Mobile homes are sometimes challenging but we still take care of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610050085970-HIRAVQDM3DI6PONN67H9/IMG_3795.jpg PHOTOS I guess this cooler hadn’t been serviced in a while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610050300804-MPI8NM3LP0OZQTM26UG7/IMG_4886.JPG PHOTOS This condensate pan is so rusted out you can see the pavement right through it. A custom pan was made to replace it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610051273888-XGDKTOQZGB5SDOB8VDJG/IMG_4589.jpg PHOTOS Definitely the dirtiest blower wheel ever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610052607325-IGIRXMVOHJDXU0V54AW8/62941877702__40492404-7462-45EA-8D39-C16E74BF6715.JPG PHOTOS One of my newest tools to find cracks in solder joints. I guess it comes with age. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610052932767-GND4SABP9UAC05MC0DP5/IMG_1109.JPG PHOTOS This is a direct result of your dog urinating on your condenser coil. I was unable to wash this coil because it would have fallen apart. If you notice that your dog is urinating on your coil I would recommend putting up a gate. This also occurs from your sprinklers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610053614075-U6BNMJHKD2YYAU6FTE61/IMG_1668.JPG PHOTOS I’m a family man that owns a local small business. Here’s is my focus in life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610055058195-P5BLXZONOL6PAAC6GEKV/IMG_43782.jpg PHOTOS Sometimes you literally have to get in to your work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610055168482-50I6LLVEO47HENY31LFW/IMG_1062.JPG PHOTOS I don’t cut corners on warranty customers. Warranty customers get the same Empire treatment as everyone else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610055302070-CIAQQTOUEBOZTJCNU3L3/IMG_1875+2.jpg PHOTOS These Evap. coil leaks are everywhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610055419728-8GA6X36SSDGK06K7NKFY/IMG_2472.jpg PHOTOS I found that the prior contractor had installed the wrong size blower wheel and wrong size motor for this unit. Its not very hard to do it the right way people…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610055736381-HHF0SXASZSUHKOAM9O3F/IMG_2750.jpg PHOTOS This was a little challenging but its installed solid as a rock! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610056227830-LL2Y3GFV3VNXTH6L642R/IMG_6032.jpg PHOTOS New belts, new motor, new blade. Fun in the sun…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610056608036-E8EYAA4S4DKFIU0I1HO8/IMG_8892.jpg PHOTOS Believe it or not, this is from a plugged filter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610056757746-J1P5YTXBAM24LBBJEZGF/IMG_0408.JPG PHOTOS Why yes, I do install and fix coolers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610057542992-N3UUF3KN3I2PZEI87APW/IMG_1133.jpg PHOTOS Clean and plumb is always my goal. This pic was before I finished the condensate line but it is the only one I have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610057730584-WVFXPG58SATJAVFRL3ET/IMG_0844.jpg PHOTOS One of the many leaking R410a systems around town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610057958969-8ZYUMY9GT6N8GZ4OAOP0/IMG_5729.jpg PHOTOS That time I saved an owl from an exhaust fan death! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e28734c0dbf3703665f62/1610058446309-Q52YM2ABMKHUD10T7JIL/IMG_4719.JPG PHOTOS A new reversing valve and TXV. 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