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Alex The Handyman
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 26 พ.ย. 2020
Hello,
Im Alex The Handyman. I have been a handy man / maintenance building engineer for apartment complexes for 25 years.
In my channel you are going to see lots of low pressure boiler, heating and cooling repairs. You will also see lots of plumbing and electric, as well as Speed Queen laundry equipment repairs, and some outdoor projects.
Im Alex The Handyman. I have been a handy man / maintenance building engineer for apartment complexes for 25 years.
In my channel you are going to see lots of low pressure boiler, heating and cooling repairs. You will also see lots of plumbing and electric, as well as Speed Queen laundry equipment repairs, and some outdoor projects.
AC NO COOLING. CAPACITOR EXPLODED! POWER SURGE OR LIGHTNING?
In this video I will show you how a capacitor looks after being destroyed by power surge or lightning. I will show you step by step how to replace capacitor and contactor
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HOW TO REPLACE A. GE MICROWAVE CONTOL BOARD. JNM3163RJ5SS
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In this video I will take you step by step how to replace a GE microwave control board.
GET RID OF YOUR KITCHEN RANGE HOOD EXHAUST. INSTALL A MICRO HOOD INSTEAD.
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In this video I will take you step by step how to remove your exhaust range hood and install a micro hood instead.
HOW TO REPLACE GALVANIZED PIPES AND VALVES UNDER THE SINK
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In this video I will show you how to replace and remove galvanized pipes under the sink. www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCraft-1-2-in-FIP-Inlet-x-1-2-in-Comp-Outlet-1-4-Turn-Angle-Valve-G2R37X-C1/205214422?g_store=&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-APT-GGL-Multi-Multi-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-PRS-NA-NA-NBR-NA-PRO-NEW-RES_CONST&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-APT-GGL-Multi-Multi-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-PRS-N...
HOW TO INSTALL FENCE POSTS WITH A POST DIGGER. 'WE USED FOAM INSTEAD OF CONCRETE.
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In this video I will show you how to install fence posts step by step using a post digger. We used foam instead of concrete. WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER. www.homedepot.com/p/Sika-2-lb-PostFix-Fence-Post-Mix-Mix-In-The-Bag-Expanding-Foam-for-Supporting-Non-Structural-Posts-Mailbox-Sign-7116170/300934597?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D22-Multi-NA-SIKA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-INV00...
HOW TO INSTALL A RECEPTACLE (OUTLET) UNDER THE KITHEN COUNTER TOP FOR A DISH WASHER/COOK TOP/GD
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In this video I will take you step by step how to install a receptacle or outlet for a Dish washer, cook top, or garbage disposal.
HOW TO CHARGE AN AC SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT WITH A RECOVERY MACHINE (BY WEIGHT)
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In this video I will take you step by step how to charge and ac system with refrigerant with a recovery machine. ( by weight)
HOW TO RECOVER REFRIGERANT "FASTER"FROM AN AC SYSTEM
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In this video I will take you step by step how to recover refrigerant faster from an AC system. www.supplyhouse.com/Appion-MGAVCT-1-4-Valve-Core-Removal-Tool?Shopping_Neutral_New_users&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9IayBhBJEiwAVuc3fqH0EoehvMYnkDl3om4abW_spf_BoCAssv4r1Dk76I5dtKkQIW5bChoCUkAQAvD_BwE trutechtools.com/MGABAS?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9IayBhBJEiwAVuc3fuB7DPV7gVjJ3mJKCgdrL3sfLprLbgNX7u...
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE LONGER AIR CONDITIONER LINE SET.
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In this video I will show you step by step what to do when you have longer line sets on an air conditioner.
HOW TO LEAK TEST AN AC SYSTEM WITH NITROGEN PRESSURE
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In this video I will show you step by step how to leak test an AC system with nitrogen pressure. www.amazon.com/Regulator-Connection-Heavy-Duty-Self-reseating-NAKAO/dp/B08SJBVS45/ref=asc_df_B08SJBVS45/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507714472492&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8837598213913646555&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021511&hvtargid=pla-1295324872303&psc=1&mcid...
HOW TO RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AN AC UNIT.
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In this video I will show you step by step how to properly recover refrigerant from an AC unit. This method is the most used and the slowest. www.amazon.com/Robinair-RG3-Twin-Cylinder-Portable-Refrigerant/dp/B00NMOYPVG/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.15bb851a-7b12-4426-b7a1-b84d50f201d9:amzn1.sym.15bb851a-7b12-4426-b7a1-b84d50f201d9&crid=FPOHCNANXNQC&cv_ct_cx=robinai...
HOW TO USE A HVAC CHEATER CORD
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SAFETY DISCLAIMER I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT DOING THIS IS NOT SAFE. IT ENERGIZES EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE REFRIGERANT LINES AND MIGHT BE DANGEROUS FOR YOU OR ANY BODY WORKING ALONG THIS UNIT. THIS IS A NASATY TRICK OF THE TRADE SO IF YOU CAN .... DONT DO IT. IF YOU ARE GOING TO DO IT ANY WAYS TAKE ALL THE PRECAUTIONS. IF THERE IS WATER PRESENT OR RAINING DO NOT DO IT. In this video I wil...
HOW TO SNAKE STEP BY STEP A 2 IN DRAIN WITH A RIDGID K400 3/8 SNAKE AUGER
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HOW TO SNAKE STEP BY STEP A 2 IN DRAIN WITH A RIDGID K400 3/8 SNAKE AUGER
HOW TO REPLACE A FRIGIDAIRE MICROWAVE/HOOD FUSE
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HOW TO REPLACE A FRIGIDAIRE MICROWAVE/HOOD FUSE
GE DISH WASHER BEEPING 3 TIMES. DOOR LOCK AND CONTROL BOARD REPLACED.
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GE DISH WASHER BEEPING 3 TIMES. DOOR LOCK AND CONTROL BOARD REPLACED.
ELECTRIC BURNER TOO HOT IN LOW SETTING. HOW TO RELPLACE THE INFINITY SWITCH.
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ELECTRIC BURNER TOO HOT IN LOW SETTING. HOW TO RELPLACE THE INFINITY SWITCH.
CEILING FAN LIGHTS DONT WORK OR FLICKERING. TROUBLESHOOTING. REPLACED WATT LIMITER.
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CEILING FAN LIGHTS DONT WORK OR FLICKERING. TROUBLESHOOTING. REPLACED WATT LIMITER.
HOW TO REPLACE A KOHLER TOILET FLUSH VALVE SEAL
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HOW TO REPLACE A KOHLER TOILET FLUSH VALVE SEAL
REFRIGERATOR NOT COOLING ENOUGH. REPLACED FAULTY CONDENSER FAN MOTOR.
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REFRIGERATOR NOT COOLING ENOUGH. REPLACED FAULTY CONDENSER FAN MOTOR.
DISH WASHER NOT WORKING. IT SHUTS OFF AFTER 2 MIN. PRESSURE SENSOR FAULTY
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DISH WASHER NOT WORKING. IT SHUTS OFF AFTER 2 MIN. PRESSURE SENSOR FAULTY
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION WITH RIDGID MEGA PRESS AND PRO PRESS.
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WATER HEATER INSTALLATION WITH RIDGID MEGA PRESS AND PRO PRESS.
HOW TO REPLACE B AND G PUMP COUPLER AND MOUNTS (100 SERIES)
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HOW TO REPLACE B AND G PUMP COUPLER AND MOUNTS (100 SERIES)
HOW TO REPLACE A WATER MAIN VALVE INSIDE A HOUSE WITH THREADED FITTINGS.
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HOW TO REPLACE A WATER MAIN VALVE INSIDE A HOUSE WITH THREADED FITTINGS.
HOW TO INSTALL A CERAMIC FLOOR STEP BY STEP USING THE RUBI CYCLONE LEVELING SYSTEM.
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HOW TO INSTALL A CERAMIC FLOOR STEP BY STEP USING THE RUBI CYCLONE LEVELING SYSTEM.
HOW TO REPLACE A WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE.
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HOW TO REPLACE A WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE.
WHITE RODGERS 1311-102 STEP BY STEP REPLACEMENT.
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WHITE RODGERS 1311-102 STEP BY STEP REPLACEMENT.
HOW TO REPLACE A COPPER PIPE THAT WASNT COPPER . IT WAS BRASS!!!! YIKES!!!!
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HOW TO REPLACE A COPPER PIPE THAT WASNT COPPER . IT WAS BRASS!!!! YIKES!!!!
HOW TO REPLACE A BOILER PRESSURE VALVE. SAFETY AND HOW IT WORKS.
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HOW TO REPLACE A BOILER PRESSURE VALVE. SAFETY AND HOW IT WORKS.
WATER HEATER VS BOILER TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE RELIEVE VALVE. I REPLACED BOTH.
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WATER HEATER VS BOILER TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE RELIEVE VALVE. I REPLACED BOTH.
BOILER LOW VOLTAGE THERMOSTAT WIRING PROBLEM. EASY FIX
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BOILER LOW VOLTAGE THERMOSTAT WIRING PROBLEM. EASY FIX
What is the part number for the replacement ball valve?
Thanks!
Thank you, helped me find my AC's filter :)
This literally saved me $150-200. Much obliged.
You’re up to 7k subs? Congratulations- you deserve it. Some of the best, most clear explanations on you tube. Hope you get all the way to 100k!
Tllhank you so much. I appreciate it.
This was very helpful! Thanks!
Look, when a person enjoys their job, you know they’re good at their job and can be trusted. Subbed!
Hi, my gas line supply valve has a male flare end (the opposite of the one in this video) & the safety+plus fitting has the same so I can not connect it. Should I add a coupling? Or where can I find a safety+plus fitting with a female end?
Great explanation. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
thank you great job didn't know what the little washer was for till you .
Great Video! Thumbs up buddy! Thanks for posting!
Can you explain how to wire taco controller with white rogers zone valves?
Omg change that panel sir
Done!!! That was replaced!!! Thank so much for your comment.
Excuseme can I do the same for a propane tank. Can i use the same gas conector.?? Please let me know
Hello all, Can someone please me if the tiny gap (when placing the new flange over the pipe) between the outside of the old drain pipe and the inside of the new cast iron flange is sealed? Wont it leak? Or can it be sealed with a wax ring over it? Thanks
Do i need to prime the new pump or just drop it in and go? Thanks
Hello, unlike the shallow well pumps, this submersible dont have to be primed. thanks for watching.
What happens if it turn on red but no flames
More than likely the ignitor. It gets red but not hot enough. Oder ignitors still get hot but not strong enough . Check gas valve coils .
Thank you so much!!1
My pleasure!!
Very good job and great camera work. Thank you.
Great video. Thank you for sharing. May I ask, where do you order part ? is it on amazon , ebay, or somewhere's else ?
Hello, I get most of my appliance parts at GRP Genuine Replacement Parts. Thanks so much
Thankyou for your help
Thank you so much!!
My water was barely working. The owner before me shut off the water softener/ iron removal so he could have water. I didn't live there until 6 months later. When I turned on the power breakers sparks happened. Turned out the pump was only getting half power. After getting full power to pump I could run the water softener/ iron remover ! Then every year There were more problems because the system was old. Pump, Tank, pressure regulator, leaks, faucets. Shallow well. About 8 years of repairs.
Will a bad flame sensor prevent the igniter to heat up/get hot? Just ordered a flame sensor on same model bcuz of a broke male connector. I'm just wondering if a broken sensor could be the reason the igniter doesn't turn on/heat up
Nicd job
Thank you so Much !!!
Surprisingly repairable. The real issue is what was it on the control board that failed. Often it’s a capacitor that has failed. Easy to replace if you have soldering skills and can identify failed capacitors. Other than a manufacturing defect, there isn’t much a consumer can do to abuse the control panel.
I have a similar GE Profile, except its freestanding. Over the 12 years or so I've had to replace door switches, and the magnetron. You're right- parts available and fairly straight forward info out there. Now fixing circuiit boards at the component level? I've got 100% record. 100 percent of the time I need to buy a new board after trying to de-solder and replace.
@@Samlol23_drrich very funny comment. I’m more comfortable with a soldering iron than a screw driver. Then again, I’m an EE and not an ME.
@@AllanKobelansky That's very true Allan, I dont know if I threw away that board. Im going to troubleshoot that capacitor and try to replace it, just for fun. Thank you so much.
@@alexthehandyman3494 take a hi res picture of the board. If you’d like a pair of experienced eyes. Otherwise, look for bulging capacitors. Look for any burn marks on the board. Good luck.
Can I ask?
You solved a one year old problem for me and saved me a few hundred bucks. Plus my son thinks I'm a cool dude 😂! Bravo!
Ha ha. you are the man!!! Thanks
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My pleasure!
It looks like the stove might’ve been previously wired with a four prong. The grounding strap looks like it’s been removed. From what I understand with a three prong you need to replace that grounding strap from the ground Screw to the neutral.?
This was a brand new range. You can use a 3 or 4 prone cord. Just connect the forth green wire on the green screw. That's it. What you describe it sounds like wiring a sub panel where you remove the bonding bar between ground and neutral.
@@alexthehandyman3494 mine came new with a thin metal strip connecting the two poles. Instructions said for a three wire just hook up the three wires. For a four wire to remove that connection and hook the fourth wire to the ground.
U 4 got to grease the o rings
That's right. Thank you so much.
works for me..couldn't figure out how to litf it up ..i was twisting and puling
Nice!!
Sir, I want to ask, if the dryer heater is too hot the machine won't start, whereas if the dryer is cold the machine can start...what's the cause?
If the dryers ducts are not cleaned, the thermostat and / or limits will get hot faster because the heat is not going away to the exhaust thus the dryer will stop prematurily until the thermostat or limits cool down, then it will start again. If ducts are clean it can be that thermostat and limit are tired and old and needs replacement.
@@alexthehandyman3494 thank you sis, I want to ask again... if you have replaced the coil but the flame doesn't come out, what's the cause? Is there a problem with the flame sensor?
My air conditioner recently started only working as a fan and stays at 82, I've changed the filters and may have moved my thermostat wire out of place... I haven't tried to wash inside of it with a hose yet though, but please help! I'll send a picture if you can help at all
if. the thermostat bulb got out of place then is not. in contact with evaporator. That means it will run longer and never satisfy the temperature. So the room will be colder that needed. I think your problem is a different one.
So helpful, thanks!
my. pleasure
Beautiful and precised explanation
how do you clean/maintain the drain hose on these units? I'm in a condo. I have no idea where it comes out of the condo building!
Unfortunately, the new mixer I have does not show hot or cold side. I can’t tell because when it came out, it just fell out.
As an electrician with 45 years of experience I would like to caution you and other HVAC professionals: Using your cheater to bootleg a neutral via the ground of equipment is seriously hazardous. Electricity seeks ALL paths back to it's SOURCE, including neutrals and grounds. (That is why, even in a properly designed and wired system, it is possible to shocked from a neutral wire as your body WILL divert a portion of the voltage to ground through you.) Grounds are never intended to be energized (as a neutral normally would be on a 120v circuit) they are there as a fault clearing path, to bond together equipment and metallic structures to the same electrical potential (preferably zero), and to help ensure equipment cannot get voltage on it due to faulty components. Every time you guys use that cheater, you are energizing the entire AC unit and anything metallic attached to it. (Want proof? Next time you use a cheater, take one of your meter leads and attach it to the unit you tied the cheater to. Take the other lead and touch that to any other unit (A/C, exhaust fan, etc.) nearby, you WILL read some voltage. Anything over 3 volts is a hazard.) That exposes anyone touching anything connected to it via a metallic path to potential and possibly lethal shocks. Anything that gets touched WILL divert some of the current though the person touching it. I have attended jobs where someone was severely shocked (and a few fatalities) from this exact scenario. I have also been shocked many times with neutrals simply because I was a partial current path with low enough resistance to get belted. And yes, I have used the same cheaters and have also gotten bit doing it. Your pump will most likely fail because the current it draws can burn open some part of the ground wire, fittings or connections. You now potentially have a completely ungrounded A/C unit, which will leave you open to liability. The solutions? One, use your battery powered vac pump, two, buy a 240v vac pump (they are out there) and connect it normally via the two hots and ground in the unit, three buy a surplus step down transformer rated at 1kva (will weigh about 20lbs and won't be too big) to step down to 120v for your pump, or four run the necessary lengths of extension cords to a regular 120v receptacle. STOP using the cheater, one day it will get you and you may not survive it. Final note: What is the #1 killer of electrical tradespersons? Shocks (and/or the resulting falls from getting shocked) due to complacency. They get away with tickling the dragon for so long, until the dragon strikes back. The end results are not pretty.
To hell with those cheater cords, not in the business of making units live. On route to Lowes and picking up heavy gages extension cords. Brother I thank you for posting this a million times and still that's not enough cause my life us priceless 💜 everyone that reads this,listen to this electrician he knows what he's talking about
4:46 could have removed the red wire all together and just attached the black wire to the blue wire. One less point of failure.
I have replaced many posts. I remove the old post. I then use a large auger bit in my drill to loosen rotted remains. I then pull out rotted debris and use my shop vac to clean out the hole. Then you have an existing concrete hole to put the new post in. No need for new concrete. Works every time.
thank you so much for your input!! Greetings!!
✔️💯Nice, easy, quick & Str8 to the point‼️🎯Thank you‼️💎
Hi Alex. I have a coin op speed queen washer with model number SWTT21WN. Unfortunately it does not agitate or spin. When we put coin inside the machine, it feels up with with water and it just sits. I know the belt is good because I replaced it about 6 months ago and I just replaced the pump. Do you have any ideas what it might be?
Ty!
Nice
Thanks. Just to let you know I Have about 20 something videos on Speed Queens
I'm looking at going into multi-family right now and thank you so much for not only troubleshooting the original problem, but also how you /would/ troubleshoot the other components.
My Pleasure , I have tons of videos on appliances furnaces boilers etc etc.
👋👋 Hello, where are you located, I need your services asap I need help fixing my well. I have to turn the breaker on and off everytime we need to use water because the pump won't shut off on its own I've already replaced the switch and the control box like five times because it keeps burning out the capacitor.
Hello Maribel, I m sorry to hear that. I am by Elmhurst IL. But I am swamped!! Good luck.
Excellent video. What area is your business located?
Dupage County Illinois. Chicago West suburbs
There are many items in our homes that don't require a professional. Garage door springs can be deadly if you don't know what you're doing. I had mine replaced by a "professional" who also worked as a Chicago Fire Fighter. It worked ok but broke about 2 years later. I then called a real professional who told me that the reason the first replacement didn't last was that spring wasn't strong enough for my door. He showed me the difference too. It's now been about 9 years and it's still working great! 🪵🫵🫵
thank you so much for your comment. Im glad your garage is still working fine!!
This was very helpful today! Thank you so much.😊
Hello Denise, thank you so much. Dont forget to like and subscribe.
Nicely done. Really appreciate your taking the time to explain all the details. Thank you!