Hey a trick for the wires is to disconnect one, and connect it to the new capacitor. Repeat this one at a time that way you don't have to memorize anything. This method is very useful for jobs where there are multiple hoses/wires that go in specific ports, such as replacing a power steering pump, a distributer cap, fuel filter, and even computer repair. Just my 2 cents. Otherwise, great vid!
Bravo and much kudos to both of you ladies, you're proud women! You shot a very hilarious and thorough video of changing out HVAC capacitor. Most importantly you've covered discharging of it. Only thing you can add to this video is checking or verifying if indeed the capacitor is bad. That's done by multimeter. Thank you for wonderful video, keep it up!
Several days ago only hot air would come out. I called out an HVAC guy and paid $320.00 to get my AC fixed. Then a couple of days later my second unit did the same thing. Now I'm thinking, "Did this guy sabotage my second unit?" I know, what a thought. But for both units to go out within days of one another? Anyway, this time I went to You Tube University. I watched your video and a few others and was pointed toward the capacitor. I followed your instructions, and now $28.00 later and the time and gas it took to pick up the part, my AC unit blowing out cold air again! I'm not mad at professionals who make a living off of customers without the knowledge or time to DIY. But I am immensely grateful for people like you who graciously, and so competently, make knowledge available so people with the time and inclination to DIY can do so. $320.00 vs $28.00 Incredible!!!
These types of capacitors can be expense at the local hardware store .. maybe 60 bucks. So keep an extra capacitor in your utility drawer .. so when if goes out you'll be prepared and won't have a delay in getting it fixed. Online .. you'll pay less than 20 usually. (i.e. Amazon)
100% top notch video! I would've never learned the proper way to clip the leads to the actual prongs on the capacitor! I watched several "men" do these capacitor videos and their hands were inevitably in the way of the camera. Women rock. Go ladies everywhere!
I absolutely love this! I am also a handy gal, and learned how to fix everything from toilet flanges to serpentine belts, on google and TH-cam....all while going through menopause
HVAC WOMAN business owner here. This video is spot on & funny-ish. Though it’s silly, you could actually follow her directions & successfully change your cap. Would cost you about $300-$400 depending on the ridiculous markup for an $8 cap if you hired a tech. If you have everything you need, will take you about 20 mins if you know how to use a nut driver :P Bravo!
A little tip when changing a cap or even just checking a cap.... Use a Sharpie and jot down the wire colours directly on the cap if you don't feel like referencing the wiring schematic.
Fun and entertaining.. I recently (yesterday) changed out my capacitor on my outside unit and this video was very helpful. Took some of the stress off of me thinking I was going to possibly get electrocuted..
I'd hire ya! I do heating and air-conditioning work for a living and I think you should come work for me! You replaced that capacitor perfectly and you even took the right safety precautions. This is how all women should act when they have their periods. Smart, happy and funny!!!! Great video ! 😃
The wires to the capacitor part killed me. I swear, my friend does the exact same thing when working on anything that requires directions or studying. She'll make weird associations and then request that I learn it her way because her way is the best way and it makes perfect sense. >_
Safety also requires one to check the circuit after its shut off with a meter or voltage tester. Some air condittioners are wired wrong and can still have power to the unit. Some can have 2 or more units next to each other and one can turn off one going to a different unit by mistake.
I googled how to replace a Capacitor and your video popped up first or it caught my eye. I decided to watch your video because I thought it would probably show more details or its basically a how to for dummy's type video/book. I got the safety glasses on but you didn't actually show turning off the power 😯 Safety is number one, not number two. I hope nobody get shocked 🤯
As a member of the male patriarchy, I just want to say I fucking love this channel...Also, totally not objectifying women here, but females who can change tires/ac capacitors or just about do anything typically relegated to men, are super hot.
I came back to see if that AK mark was explained. A few observations.. Its definitely an AK-47 silhouette, its definitely not a natural mark. It seems similar to a burn scar.
You forgot to talk about taking the old capassitor to the capassitor store to get a new one that was the same as the old one, except not so disfunctional...
Even with all the jokes, this was still more informative than the video I watched about the same thing before this one, and that one was almost twice as long. Thanks for posting this, it was helpful. :)
Love it! I replaced mine yesterday and the whole time I was thinking brown wire is fan cuz this is a shitty fan! Added plus, thanks to you I didn't hit myself in the eyes with my boobs!
An HVAC company wanted to charge me more than $200 to install one. A handyman told me he'd buy a capacitor and install it for $20 plus the cost of the capacitor. I'm a senior and, if I squat, I probably won't ever get up again. lol So I'm not going to install it on my own, but I wasn't going to let the handyman do it because I was told it's a procedure that only a trained HVAC tech should do. Now I feel much better about it and will give him a call.
Nice.... I see JMS in Houston installed that System. Great call doing it yourself because that guy would’ve charged a fortune for that easy cheap part replacement.
I'm sure you know this at this point, but you have a comedic gift. You will be huge if you keep going! And don't worry I'm taking about your popularity, not your wasteline.
Serious question: Wouldn't you want to hit the power and test it out after you connect the leads? I'd be pissed at myself if I screwed it back in and put the panel on and then realize I messed something up.
She should have honestly tested the old cap with a meter first to make sure that was the problem. Sometimes it's just the fan motor that went bad, or the contactor, or if there is a circuit board in your unit then it could be that.
Googled why air conditioner not working google said it's probably a defective capacitor, googled what's a capacitor, google said it's an electrical component that can hold a charge, google what's charge google said it's a difference in the number of electrons and protons in matter, causing the matter to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. Googled what's an electron what's a proton, what's matter, what's a force, what's electromagnetic field. Google said, an electron is a subatomic particle with a negative electrical charge found in all atoms, a proton is also a subatomic particle with positive electrical charge equal to that of a electron, matter is all stuff in the universe, google also said force is a change in acceleration or direction, and an electromagnetic field is a property of the universe that affects charged matter making it experience a force. Googled what's a subatomic particle what's an atom, what's acceleration, what's an universe. Google said a subatomic particle is a particle of matter much smaller than atoms, acceleration is the change in velocity or the change in direction of an object, and the universe is all existing matter and space as a whole, everything we know. Googled, what's velocity, google said velocity is the change in displacement over the change in time, google what is displacement. google said it's change in position of an object in relation to a reference. Ok, that would've been a little bit too far, but at least got all the facts down, now we know what a capacitor is :)
You know I love these Videos I have always wondered why nobody gives a crap about how something works they just want it to work and even pay someone to do it . Even if it is as easy as changing your remote battery's . Nice I like it you go girl .
my capacitor only has two prongs ,two red wires to one side and an orange to the other side ,can the two red wires go on any side ,there are no letters or markings?
Hey a trick for the wires is to disconnect one, and connect it to the new capacitor. Repeat this one at a time that way you don't have to memorize anything. This method is very useful for jobs where there are multiple hoses/wires that go in specific ports, such as replacing a power steering pump, a distributer cap, fuel filter, and even computer repair. Just my 2 cents. Otherwise, great vid!
As a man I'm glad that my superior ability to squat was acknowledged. Very nice
Awesome!!
More of these please. They're so simple and honestly so great for young girls to watch. It's relatable and helpful.
Is that an AK-47 shaped birthmark?
it is
how anti american.
Thinking the same thing?
@@DrNickRiveria she's obviously Eastern European, the US doesn't have real women
@@DrNickRiveria I'm a patriot and I own more AKs than I can recall.
Bravo and much kudos to both of you ladies, you're proud women! You shot a very hilarious and thorough video of changing out HVAC capacitor. Most importantly you've covered discharging of it. Only thing you can add to this video is checking or verifying if indeed the capacitor is bad. That's done by multimeter. Thank you for wonderful video, keep it up!
Several days ago only hot air would come out. I called out an HVAC guy and paid $320.00 to get my AC fixed. Then a couple of days later my second unit did the same thing. Now I'm thinking, "Did this guy sabotage my second unit?" I know, what a thought. But for both units to go out within days of one another?
Anyway, this time I went to You Tube University. I watched your video and a few others and was pointed toward the capacitor. I followed your instructions, and now $28.00 later and the time and gas it took to pick up the part, my AC unit blowing out cold air again!
I'm not mad at professionals who make a living off of customers without the knowledge or time to DIY. But I am immensely grateful for people like you who graciously, and so competently, make knowledge available so people with the time and inclination to DIY can do so.
$320.00 vs $28.00
Incredible!!!
These types of capacitors can be expense at the local hardware store .. maybe 60 bucks. So keep an extra capacitor in your utility drawer .. so when if goes out you'll be prepared and won't have a delay in getting it fixed. Online .. you'll pay less than 20 usually. (i.e. Amazon)
my HVAC tech charged me $200 for a $16 capacitor. I learned the hard way
Good advice. At least your hardware store has them. I can't find them local anywhere that isn't a HVAC shop for techs.
billybassman21 ebay has them
Thats good life advice.
Im an HVAC tech and that capacitor cost me $5 if that lol
100% top notch video! I would've never learned the proper way to clip the leads to the actual prongs on the capacitor! I watched several "men" do these capacitor videos and their hands were inevitably in the way of the camera. Women rock. Go ladies everywhere!
Lol you're hilarious. Where have you been all this time? TH-cam Needs this series.
This is legit the best instructional video on youtube for replacing an AC capacitor.. Thanks Brittany! I love it. I'm a man.. and I needed this help.
I absolutely love this! I am also a handy gal, and learned how to fix everything from toilet flanges to serpentine belts, on google and TH-cam....all while going through menopause
"Remove the panel that's covering all the shit inside." For some reason that was the particular line that made me burst out laughing.
"Safety is for pussies and I have one." Got me...
You missed the opportunity to say "shit hit the fan"
Your video has about a thousand more views in the last 12 hours after I shared it on Facebook with other AC technicians. They all LOVE IT !
What is there opinion of the lack of buttcrack at the top of her pants?
HVAC WOMAN business owner here. This video is spot on & funny-ish. Though it’s silly, you could actually follow her directions & successfully change your cap. Would cost you about $300-$400 depending on the ridiculous markup for an $8 cap if you hired a tech. If you have everything you need, will take you about 20 mins if you know how to use a nut driver :P Bravo!
oh my god this is the best shit I've ever accidentally watched on TH-cam
The fact that your color coding helped me remember which goes where is the best
This must be the most valuable video on TH-cam regarding changing AC capacitors. Thanks!
I am an avid diyer. TH-cam has helped me fix and save thousands.
This by far the best video I have ever seen. Nicely done
A little tip when changing a cap or even just checking a cap....
Use a Sharpie and jot down the wire colours directly on the cap if you don't feel like referencing the wiring schematic.
Thanks so much! You inspired me to try to replace the capacitor on my A/C, and saved me $200. You're great!
I was really surprised that she mentioned discharging the capacitor. Bravo!
Fun and entertaining.. I recently (yesterday) changed out my capacitor on my outside unit and this video was very helpful. Took some of the stress off of me thinking I was going to possibly get electrocuted..
VMXO you would grt electrocuted if you didn’t discharge the Capacitor
I'd hire ya! I do heating and air-conditioning work for a living and I think you should come work for me! You replaced that capacitor perfectly and you even took the right safety precautions. This is how all women should act when they have their periods. Smart, happy and funny!!!! Great video ! 😃
please please oh god please make these woman's guide into a series. As a lady myself, I need you.
is that a fucking AK47 tattoo on your arm???
Maybe it was a birthmark, and it's a sign of her destiny!
I watched this whole video just to get a better look. And I still don't know if it a tattoo or a birthmark
+Air Bo I don't think I saw it in her new video so I'm thinking maybe it was a temporary tattoo, the colour looks quite like henna
Why on earth would anyone have a tattoo of a gun on their biceps? It makes no metaphorical sense.
+quietlambj check out my Guuuuuuunnnns
I'm no woman and I really like your videos, they're very funny and informative. Nice job!
The wires to the capacitor part killed me. I swear, my friend does the exact same thing when working on anything that requires directions or studying. She'll make weird associations and then request that I learn it her way because her way is the best way and it makes perfect sense. >_
That mark on your arm looks suspiciously like an AK-47.
Are you a soviet sleeper agent?
Absolutely splendid! You totally rock and now I am going to change the capacitor in our air conditioner!
Safety also requires one to check the circuit after its shut off with a meter or voltage tester. Some air condittioners are wired wrong and can still have power to the unit. Some can have 2 or more units next to each other and one can turn off one going to a different unit by mistake.
I am so glad you popped up on my recommended list. Youre amazing.
“To fix an AC, you need to be squatting. Ladies, this is easier for men, because their center of gravity is located in their dangling ballsacks.” 😂😂
I googled how to replace a Capacitor and your video popped up first or it caught my eye. I decided to watch your video because I thought it would probably show more details or its basically a how to for dummy's type video/book. I got the safety glasses on but you didn't actually show turning off the power 😯
Safety is number one, not number two. I hope nobody get shocked 🤯
Couldn't finish the video. Royalty free ukulele made my ears bleed
Too much satire for you?
+MrStaticBlitz yeah, that's really clever *comedy* that would definitely stop the ( alleged) bleeding of the ears.
NOW I CAN'T UNHEAR IT
the funniest line was at the very end.. you missed it.
Honestly I came here from the A Woman's Guide to Changing A Tire and I'm so upset there is not much videos. Do more!!
Brittany, YOU ARE HILARIOUS! Keep on being you and don't let others tell you any different! Looking forward to your new videos!
I wish you'd come back.
We need you to cheer us up
with your wit and charm,
specially during this time
of the pandemic...
Hope you guys are ok.
💕
I love this more than any tutorial I have ever watched!
This is by far the best install video I have EVER watched in my life.
As a member of the male patriarchy, I just want to say I fucking love this channel...Also, totally not objectifying women here, but females who can change tires/ac capacitors or just about do anything typically relegated to men, are super hot.
A/C acting funny again, so I came back five years later looking for this video to replace my capacitor again. Thanks for the money saving advice!
Very funny video. I'm a guy, and you helped explain to me how it's done. My house is "kindof", "maybe", "probably" hot too.
I'm curious to know how many takes these videos had. I don't see how you're not laughing your asses off.
"It was hot, and I was not even outside!"
Just take off all your clothes.
Problem solved.
+funny&cute but they won't fix it on purpose
Jail bait dude...jail bait.
Now that's funny.
This is the best video I've ever seen...and also helpful. I have to do this literally tomorrow.
This possibly the greatest video ever. Brilliant. You should do more videos for sure!!!!!!!!!! ❤️
the vid was great but theres alot of cancer down in the comments
Man here! Proudly taught how to fix my ac by a hilarious woman! Thanks!
Love seeing women out here doing service work. Hate hearing Google said.
I came back to see if that AK mark was explained.
A few observations.. Its definitely an AK-47 silhouette, its definitely not a natural mark. It seems similar to a burn scar.
Um idk if this is a joke video or a serious one but either way she successfully fixed one of the easiest things to fix on a ac unit so congrats
Casually playing with a capacitor
She discharged it... You can piss on a capacitor if you discharge it first.
Misread instructions, penis looks like an exploded banana
wait, is my penis not supposed to look like an exploded banana?
she isn't fixing a capacitor, she is replacing a capacitor.
+PandaWonka basically pretty similar
Great video.
Fortunately that capacitor was actually faulty, and she didn't get a rip off one of those terminals.
Literally seconds later she explains how to discharge.
Good video. I love this bitch.
You forgot to talk about taking the old capassitor to the capassitor store to get a new one that was the same as the old one, except not so disfunctional...
I like the fact that the info is correct, not detailed but close enough. Funny too.
3 years, needed new capacitor changed, came back to this video.
Even with all the jokes, this was still more informative than the video I watched about the same thing before this one, and that one was almost twice as long. Thanks for posting this, it was helpful. :)
I like the time in between the shots that leaves a little awkward yet funny moment
OH MY WORD, I need this to be a series.
I wasn’t sure at first but I’m so here for this now.
Love it! I replaced mine yesterday and the whole time I was thinking brown wire is fan cuz this is a shitty fan! Added plus, thanks to you I didn't hit myself in the eyes with my boobs!
An HVAC company wanted to charge me more than $200 to install one. A handyman told me he'd buy a capacitor and install it for $20 plus the cost of the capacitor. I'm a senior and, if I squat, I probably won't ever get up again. lol So I'm not going to install it on my own, but I wasn't going to let the handyman do it because I was told it's a procedure that only a trained HVAC tech should do. Now I feel much better about it and will give him a call.
It’s a capacitor thing. I been doing stuff like that since I was 5 (not ac’s yet)
Nice.... I see JMS in Houston installed that
System. Great call doing it yourself because that guy would’ve charged a fortune for that easy cheap part replacement.
The real question is why don't either of you girls have boyfriends who could do this for you?
cuz they feminists
no, it isn't
They do- they're in the house baking cookies!
+Parakeet34 Where they rightfully belong.
Maybe they're gay
Stereotypical male here... You’re awesome. Hilarious and informative. Kudos.
Why did you stop making these videos?! They are so good!
I wonder if the tire between the house and air conditioning units serves some purpose
it's funny that these tutorials are better then others
DO MORE VIDS BRITTANY!!! THIS IS GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!
Never change. You're amazing.
I'd love if you continued this series!
I love this, as a woman in the HVAC trade I could find 100% of te humor in this. I’ve been knocked it by my boobs one or twice thanks to capacitors 😂
I'm sure you know this at this point, but you have a comedic gift. You will be huge if you keep going! And don't worry I'm taking about your popularity, not your wasteline.
This was awesome. Love the humor and concept. Please ignore all of the blatantly sexist comments and make more of these!
First time watching you. Omg shared this with everyone. As a side note now I don’t have to spend a fortune to hire out! Thanks
I love your sense of humor. I hope you post more, than one video a year. By the way, I dig the AK tattoo.
Serious question: Wouldn't you want to hit the power and test it out after you connect the leads? I'd be pissed at myself if I screwed it back in and put the panel on and then realize I messed something up.
She should have honestly tested the old cap with a meter first to make sure that was the problem. Sometimes it's just the fan motor that went bad, or the contactor, or if there is a circuit board in your unit then it could be that.
"just the fan motor"...
alphabeticalor Bad wording on my part, those fuckers can be $400 sometimes.
i have been subscribe to you for 2 minutes now and i regret nothing
This chick has me in tears. Love her
🤔🤗😁thank you. I was just quoted $170 for capacitor n $ 475 for Hard start kit
Also.... capacitor in my unit only gas 2 wire connectors. The 1 you used has 3...
Is that a birthmark on Brittney's right arm or a tattoo of AK47?
To everyone freaking out over the tattoo on her arm, Its not a AK-47 tattoo so just calm down its a AR-15 tattoo.
Right now I'm working on designing a grounding system for a building power distribution system. Kinda ironic.
Googled why air conditioner not working google said it's probably a defective capacitor, googled what's a capacitor, google said it's an electrical component that can hold a charge, google what's charge google said it's a difference in the number of electrons and protons in matter, causing the matter to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. Googled what's an electron what's a proton, what's matter, what's a force, what's electromagnetic field. Google said, an electron is a subatomic particle with a negative electrical charge found in all atoms, a proton is also a subatomic particle with positive electrical charge equal to that of a electron, matter is all stuff in the universe, google also said force is a change in acceleration or direction, and an electromagnetic field is a property of the universe that affects charged matter making it experience a force.
Googled what's a subatomic particle what's an atom, what's acceleration, what's an universe. Google said a subatomic particle is a particle of matter much smaller than atoms, acceleration is the change in velocity or the change in direction of an object, and the universe is all existing matter and space as a whole, everything we know. Googled, what's velocity, google said velocity is the change in displacement over the change in time, google what is displacement. google said it's change in position of an object in relation to a reference.
Ok, that would've been a little bit too far, but at least got all the facts down, now we know what a capacitor is :)
curious how many will make the "you can discharge my capacitor anytime!" joke...
Hahaha
Fixed my AC. Thanks chick.
When your capacitor flares out on both ends that is a sign that it is going bad or is bad.
This is the most amazing repair video on the internet.
we all need a women like this
BTW, Pull that knife switch out to turn the power off, Pretty important.
You know I love these Videos I have always wondered why nobody gives a crap about how something works they just want it to work and even pay someone to do it . Even if it is as easy as changing your remote battery's . Nice I like it you go girl .
You will get ALOT of women lit up literally. good luck !
Very Funny!!! Cracked up the whole time! Learned something about A/C too!!!
This is way more straight forward than the tire change video
That...is so freaking cool! It’s also the most plain spoken, useful guide to fixing my compressor issue.
Thank you!
I actually just started my period while I was watching this
my capacitor only has two prongs ,two red wires to one side and an orange to the other side ,can the two red wires go on any side ,there are no letters or markings?
This is my current favorite thing on the internet.
If you do more clips like this one I think you would have a successful channel. Next you should do something on changing breaks