AC Not Cooling? This $385 Service Fixed a 5° Delta T FAST

Is your central AC running but not cooling the house properly? In this real service call, Mikey Pipes responds to a residential client in Cedarhurst, New York, just minutes from Pipe Doctor Home Services in Woodmere, NY. The homeowner’s central air conditioning system was struggling with only about a 5° delta T, which means the system was running but not delivering the cold air comfort it should. Mikey inspects a Rheem 2.5 ton R410A central AC system, checks the outdoor condenser, capacitor, condenser fan motor, refrigerant pressures, airflow, and temperature split. The outdoor coil gets a full chemical cleaning using coil cleaner, the base of the condenser is thoroughly cleaned out, and the system is tested with wireless probes, temperature clamps, and proper diagnostic tools. After cleaning the condenser coil and checking the system operation, Mikey finds the AC system is low on refrigerant. With the proper R410A charge added, the suction line starts sweating again and the system goes from weak cooling to MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. This is why proper HVAC service matters. A central AC system can be “running” and still not cooling correctly. Dirty condenser coils, low refrigerant charge, poor airflow, clogged filters, weak delta T, and neglected maintenance can all make your home uncomfortable and your electric bill higher. In this video: Mikey services a Rheem central AC system Outdoor condenser coil gets a deep chemical cleaning Capacitor is tested Compressor amperage is checked Refrigerant pressures are diagnosed R410A refrigerant is added Supply and return temperatures are checked The system improves from poor cooling to proper comfort cooling If you are a homeowner on Long Island dealing with an AC system that is not cooling well, blowing warm air, running constantly, freezing up, or struggling during hot weather, call Pipe Doctor Home Services. Pipe Doctor Home Services 1010 Central Avenue Woodmere, NY 11598 Call: 516-348-6300 Visit: pipedoc.net Serving Woodmere, Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Hewlett, Inwood, Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Oceanside, Long Beach, Queens, Nassau County, Western Suffolk, and surrounding Long Island communities. Are you an HVAC contractor, installer, or technician? Stop leaving money on the table. Learn more about becoming an ACiQ dealer here: https://aciq.com/mikeypipes Want one-on-one time with Mikey Pipes? Book at: mikeypipes.com Support Mikey Pipes Philanthropy 100% of proceeds go to charity, helping provide free or low-cost plumbing, heating, cooling, hot water, and basic home services to people in need. Donation payment addresses: Zelle: [email protected] PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: @PipeDoctor Need help or want to volunteer as a licensed contractor? Visit: pipes4free.org POSTERS ARE SOLD OUT — thank you for the support! Subscribe for real-world HVAC service calls, plumbing repairs, heating diagnostics, central AC troubleshooting, mini split installs, product reviews, and no-BS trade education from Mikey Pipes. #CentralAC #HVACService #LongIslandHVAC Chapters 00:00 AC Not Cooling Well in Cedarhurst, NY 00:45 Arriving Early & Outdoor Unit Inspection 01:40 Rheem 2.5 Ton R410A System Overview 02:35 Only a 5° Delta T — Comfort Problem 03:20 Starting the $385 Maintenance Service 04:15 Electrical Safety & Power Off 05:15 Opening the Condenser 06:20 Vacuuming Out the Outdoor Unit 07:25 Neighbor Notices the Thorough Service 08:10 Chemical Coil Cleaning Begins 09:30 Foam Party on the Condenser Coil 10:45 20-Minute Deep Coil Cleaning 11:35 Condenser Fan Motor & Capacitor Check 12:30 JB Climate Class Probes Installed 13:25 Compressor Amps & System Startup 14:15 Pressures Show Low Refrigerant 15:10 Adding R410A Refrigerant 16:10 Indoor Temperature Check 16:45 Dirty Filter Surprise 17:15 Final Numbers & Mission Accomplished 17:45 Wrap-Up, Charity, ACiQ Dealer Signup