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Freedom 4851 Group
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Welcome to the Freedom 4851 Group TH-cam Page! We hope you'll find great Home Inspection tips, household maintenance tips, home construction tips, and much more as we think of new content. Please like or comment if you enjoy the content. We're happy to receive feedback if you want some additional information on a particular topic! We're honored to serve you and the communities where we operate! Thank you!
How to fix a loose toilet seat
Ever sit down on the toilet and feel like you were sliding off? Hopefully this video can help diagnose and fix that problem for you!
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Matthew Query on The Loan Guys Podcast
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Thanks to @nbifinancialgroupllc for having me on! Talking about the problem(s) with home inspectors, trust, requirements for home inspectors, how to not kill the deal, and more!
Screen porch addition!
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We demo'd a small deck and rebuilt a new 408 sq ft screened in porch. It's gorgeous!!
No footings at a new construction home!
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Check out this video where Matthew discovers that no footings were poured at the rear porch of this new construction home!
Low hot water pressure at new construction home
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Sometimes, low water pressure at only one fixture can indicate that there is debris stuck in the line or that there is a kink in that line. It's hard to say, but we do know that it shouldn't be like this! Ain't gonna cut it!
Broken trusses in a new construction home!
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Just one more example why it's important to get a pre-drywall inspection!
damage to cement board siding because of incorrect installation
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Cement board siding should not be nailed at the bottom corner edges. Actually, it shouldn't be face-nailed at all where the fasteners are showing. This video shows WHY that is important!
Open HVAC chase fire hazard
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This video demonstrates another reason why a new construction inspection is important. This builder put a return air chase inside of an un-sealed wall cavity creating a fire hazard!
*FIRE HAZARD* Dryer vent piping incorrectly installed
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One more reason to get a pre-drywall inspection! This dryer vent pipe has been installed in a way that creates a forever fire hazard in the home once it's covered up.
video for clients to use flexfund
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This video is for our clients to demonstrate how to enable the payment at closing option (FlexFund) to pay for their home inspection and other services.
How to use FlexFund with ISN - for agents
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We use ISN as our scheduling software and they have partnered with Guardian Financial. Guardian offers the FlexFund (payment at closing) option that we get to use. This is a video to show you how simple it is to use and to adequately explain to your client the way that it works. Hope it's helpful!
Is your dryer vent piping too long?
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One more reason to get a pre-drywall inspection: dryer vent piping should not exceed 35' (check your local code, as always). Code enforcement doesn't usually verify this, but the installer will write a number on the vent box. This number is often not correct! This is a fire safety hazard!
When a slab crack is potentially a problem!
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We did a video about how some slab cracks form and were requested to have a video of what a potentially problematic crack looked like. You asked and we answered! Of course, we're not engineers so we always recommend having an engineer further evaluate! Hope this is helpful!
what happens to your wall when you don't caulk!
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what happens to your wall when you don't caulk!
why is my bedroom hotter or colder than the others?
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why is my bedroom hotter or colder than the others?
closing your outdoor outlet cover while in use
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closing your outdoor outlet cover while in use
Motivational Success Story of Matthew Query
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Motivational Success Story of Matthew Query
Interview with Olive Branch Realty on the importance of a home inspection
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Interview with Olive Branch Realty on the importance of a home inspection
PE note: Not to mention, not knowing if a grade beam or the possible rebar or a schedule 40 pipe that could be there (if said builder had not taken video of the prep before the slab was poured). Cutting an approximate 1" x 1" 'slot' to lay the small conduit into (and fill / smooth grout) would preclude all of the above. Also, builder should have been on top of this. Electrical in islands is very common. If the builder decides to just saw the slab all the way through and there is no grade beam, no steel or no pipe, then several inches of earth on each side of the cutout should be removed prior to laying in the oversized 6 mil vapor barrier in place with silicone seal. The new concrete will both underpin the existing slab and key in the vapor barrier to preclude water vapor rising through the slab cutout. If you found this during your inspection, I suspect there were a number of other failed items as well. We feel your pain.
@@michaelbeck7799 all great points, though I don’t agree with cutting a 1x1 slot as there would be a high possibility of spalling/cracking along that line.
Hello. I have a random question but my thermostat green screen turned on and the numbers were kinda gibberish. Then sometimes the screen would blink. Any idea on what it may be? I’m in Jersey so we don’t need to have the central air running or anything. Thanks in advance
@@OneProspectMind my first thought is to change the battery on the back of the thermostat. Another thought is that the thermostat itself is bad. Maybe there is a bad pin in the connection from the wall mount to the thermostat? I hope these ideas help!
@@Freedom4851Group I checked again and it looks like it went back to normal. It’s weird on how that happened.
@@Freedom4851Group thank you for getting back to me.
@@OneProspectMind glad it’s working!
@@Freedom4851Group I checked this morning and it’s missing the “1” and the “0” looks like a backward C again. Hmmmm. I did change the batteries on it last night
Awesome work! I watch all your videos!
@@TH-camExpertZesan thank you that’s much appreciated!!
Have a slab? You do? It's cracked. Cracked in more than one places. It's like pimples, if you have a teen, they have them.
@@jeremywj very true!
LOL awwww thank you! ❤
Just now seeing you have a TH-cam channel! “Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosy!” Good job Matt!!
I learned my lesson, never trust the arrows direction. The strip side should always be towards duct air suction hole side. Sometimes, on the air filter, the arrow direction is printed wrong side that makes people confused.
I have never come across a filter that is incorrectly positioned.
Hands down dirtiest air filter I have ever seen. That unit would've lasted one day in the AZ desert.
It gets pretty hot here to, but not AZ hot! it's pretty incredible how much of a beating these units can take.
If you have a pancake ac, where does the filter go? Do I put them in the vents?
Good question. If you don't see one at the air return, it may have been remove and not replaced because it was difficult to find the right replacement size.
thankyou!!!!
@@anteater555 you’re welcome!!!
Thanks! I'm dog sitting at a friend's house and couldn't figure out how to lock the french door.
@@tonyhypnosis you’re welcome!
Are you an actual moron? Put those leaves in there when it's raining and watch as the water passes "freely" through.
Didn’t show the airflow arrow
@@its_jaxon_flash you’re right
Due to this acting as a loop seal to prevent water from backing up from a full sink and back flowing into your dishwasher, which if not closed would cause a flood, you want to loop as high up as possible, minimum has to be a few inches above bottom of the sink
correct! thanks for watching.
Air gap is a relief point in dual drain sinks so if your disposal ends up clogged, the water gets kicked into the non-disposal side of your sink.
correct but it's not required by code in my area.
@@Freedom4851Group o haven’t seen it required by code anywhere out west for 20 years. At the beginning of the video it was stated you didn’t know why they were used.
@@Natedoc808 maybe you should watch the video again. I know why they’re used, I just don’t like them and don’t understand why anyone would want to have an air gap sticking up above their countertop.
Waiting new video
thanks
your content is very good
thank you.
It is the builders project managers job to ensure all roughing is in place before the slab is poured. I also blame the electrical contractor for not installing the conduit in the ground before the slab is poured. He installs electrical conduit, not the concrete contractor.
@@bills6946 a lot of hands in the pot often means stuff gets missed
@@Freedom4851Group As an electrician and general foreman for 41 years (High Rise Office building construction, not residential), my crew is solely responsible for conduits in the deck and proper location before the pour, not some other trade. Mistakes like that would cost the company a fortune and my unemployment.
Why the back side of the filter is black?
Just all the junk in the filter and the filter is translucent.
Thank you. Solved my problem 😃
Happy to help
Man, that's crazy. As the electrician I would be onsite when the foundation was being formed up to get the conduit into the foundation prior to pouring. IMHO that's the electrician's screw up. We'd never leave the PVC there and expect the concrete guys to make sure it was installed and fastened in place prior to pouring...
@@w4gap agreed!!
As a contractor for 30+ years . I have to question what you are saying. Were donyou live that moisture get 8+ feet away from the outside wall? The yard would have to be done wrong and flows water towards the house. Be other wise is big ass LIE.
@@katkilr7685 I have a tough time deciphering what you’re saying. There is moisture under the slab which is the reason for the vapor barrier. Has nothing to do with water pitching towards the house. For you to be doing this 30 years, I’d certainly call into question your knowledge.
@@Freedom4851Group Moisture levels under a slab are not high. In most parts of America there is no moisture barrier under a slab. I have built houses in 11 States from start to finish. I have a degree in CAD & construction management (Architect) I have never had a moisture barrier other than on the exterior walls /roof. If the yard is slopped and you have rain gutters there is no moisture.
@@Freedom4851Group Where are you from?
Hey, loved the vibe🙌! I'm not really sure if it is the best time to ask but, I was wondering if I could help you create a better distribution by working on post-production like better storytelling through Edits, Keywords, think catchy intros and outros, or even some engaging short clips! Would love to chat if you're interested and keep creating good content:)
no thanks. I only work with local people.
@@Freedom4851Group I appreciate your values.. are you willing to hear me once?
Wow 😂
@@thunghiem8270 yeah!
Thank you. I had put in a service request at my apartment and they never came. I was taking luke warm baths. Cant wait to take a hot bath!
Glad I could help! Hate that your apartment maintenance people didn't come. Hope you'll subscribe for more tips that can help you get things done without the maintenance people!
Wow I totally forgot we had a "unknown" switch in our room that explains it all! Thanks!!!
Glad I could help! Hope you’ll subscribe!
Rat!
Could be
My momma taught us, 'pay your bill then change your filter'.
you have a very wise momma!
Thank you so so so much for this video🥰 You saved my life!
You're so welcome!
Our doors do not work at all. Handles come apart from the door. The small pin that you tirn to loxk the door just spins and does nothing
Sounds like you may need to tighten the set screw that holds the handles in place. Or replace the handle locks.
what @matthewquery said!
Thanks for the video, I have the same door, but my locking mechanism is not as smooth as yours. Any suggestions on how to adjust or fix this thanks.
@@antk274 thank you for the question. It may have something to do with lubricant within the door mechanism. It also could be that the t-astrigal holes at the top and bottom of the jam where the bolt goes through is not in the exact right spot.
@@Freedom4851Group thanks for the reply I will lubricate it and take a closer look at it
Thanks for the video!!
You’re welcome! I hope you’ll subscribe for more content!
Thank you for making this!
You're so welcome! I hope you'll subscribe for more helpful content!
Filter is backwards too. Those reinforcing strips go on the back to prevent it from caving in like that. There’s an arrow for air flow direction.
Correct!!
Wait I’m confused, shouldn’t the air flow arrow be pointing towards the inside of the house? Why towards the inside of the unit
@@commanderowenarrow is pointing to direction of air flow.
@@commanderowenThat is a return duct. The air is getting sucked through that filter and going back to the ac unit to get cooled and then gets sent to the supply vents
@@matthewquery correct
First time Texas homeowner here to back up your point. My wife and I got our first home back in 2020. The home inspector told us the HVAC system "just needs a little freon." Once we started getting to triple digit temps, the system struggled to keep the house at 76°F. I remembered what the home inspector said, so I called an HVAC company and checked out the air handler to see what size filter it needed. What I found was disgusting. The filter was nailed in place, wet, moldy, and the air handler clearly had DIY work done with colors of duct tape that I didn't even know existed. Long story short, we got a new 5 ton Trane system installed, the previous Trane air handler, and the Goodman condenser unit we're FUBAR, and used R22 which is no longer readily available.
@@atgn-0088 thank you for commenting! I hate that happened to you and it sounds like the inspector really should have pointed to more things to cue you in that there was a bigger problem. The filter is so small but such a key component to the functionality of the whole system!
But u put it back‼️ ya✔️... Read more
It’s a home inspection, we aren’t there to provide maintenance.
Building on a slab is trash construction to begin with
Thanks for your comment, Karen. Slabs are very common in our area, espeially based on the type of soil.
Here's an idea: Bury the conduit in the ground and just have the stubs sticking up. That way the concrete guys can't toss it a side.
Great idea! I'm not sure why they don't do that. It's likely because it's a production builder and none of the trades shares any task to help one another. SMH
Lol theyll yank it out for sure first thing...
@@FullMetalAttackTitan9tailsHero LOL sometimes!
I agree. Plumbers are ALWAYS called in to do their rough-in and stub up before the concrete is poured. As an electrical contractor I would not be called because the general would not think to--but I would always check the plans to catch these items. This kitchen island stub up was probably the only electrical conduit buried in this house and the general probably did not think to catch it and call the electrical contractor. So this is the general contractor's fault.
@@50regor what you're saying is not true 100% of the time, especially in production home building. Depends on the builder's arrangements with the electrical contractor and the concrete contractor.
Can’t this be cut into with a few 1” kerf cuts and a little concrete slurry or mortar?
Wondering that myself
I don't think so, but possibly. I think doing that would make the depth too thin and would result in concrete cracking because the conduit is too close to the surface.
Hard hat for optics.
Thanks, Karen, but actually it’s out of respect for the builder’s on-site requirements.
@FreedomHomeServicesLLC for their optics ,,got it.
As he pulls it back he pauses and in his head he says, oh my god, gross.
😂 I caught that too! 😂
Well he also paused because the correct way to maintain that unit would be to get a shop vac and vacuum that out and wipe it down with some antimicrobial cleaner and do it right. He realized the maintenance guys before him had never done it right which was obvious.
yeah! Definitely washing my hands after touching that filter!
What's so weird Is that I just changed my filter and when I just want to check and make sure it was pointing the right direction. It was bowing when I looked at it. Even though it's brand new, so what does it mean when it's bowing? And it's brand new, does that mean I have to sick of a filter in there. I have the dust and allergen one, but it seems like it's not letting enough. Air flow through even though it's clean. Thank you
Slight bowing is normal, especially if you bought a more expensive filter.
Higher MERV rating may be ? Or return air grill size is smaller than required?
Thank you!! You just helped me so much!
Glad I could help!
This video is so lame. Wanted to know which way the arrow was supposed to go. Guy didn’t even replace that dirty filter.
Thanks for your comment, Karen!
2 years later, still Relevant! You got my "Like" buddy ! 👍 And I'm sure it'll still be relevant 40 years from now !
Much appreciated!
why is mine upside down lol
Great question!
Mine is too..
The conduit is underground when the electrician leaves, and both ends of the pipe are attached to something. Nobody accidentally pulls it out and lays it aside. The electrician forgot to install it.
Not always true 100%. I’ve seen them laying in the dirt next to the foundation.
I never knew why 1/2 the outlets in every apartment I had wasn’t working (and what that extra switch was for)! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Turn that unit off before you pull that filter out, next time.
just for demonstration purposes!
Sorry but this is still wrong and I would list it in an inspection report. It is barely above the bottom of the sink.
“Barely above” - go ahead and list it. You are probably a rabble rouser inspector.