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Lex Vance
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Добавлен 8 дек 2011
Hello and welcome to The Dirty Maintenance Show! I created this show to provide value and to share ideas with new and veteran maintenance technicians. I want to include office staff members as well! A successful property requires maintenance and office staff to work as a unified team. This channel is based around being a handyman in the property management industry.
My name is Lex and I am currently a maintenance technician. I started in the apartment maintenance industry in 2003. I began my maintenance journey as a porter picking up trash and painting. It’s been a wild ride and I’ve seen a lot of stuff over the years in this business. And even though I took a break and hit the road touring with a band full-time for four years, I kept my maintenance chops sharp by working around my own house and doing HVAC, plumbing, and DIY side jobs. I hope this channel provides great value for you. Enjoy!
My name is Lex and I am currently a maintenance technician. I started in the apartment maintenance industry in 2003. I began my maintenance journey as a porter picking up trash and painting. It’s been a wild ride and I’ve seen a lot of stuff over the years in this business. And even though I took a break and hit the road touring with a band full-time for four years, I kept my maintenance chops sharp by working around my own house and doing HVAC, plumbing, and DIY side jobs. I hope this channel provides great value for you. Enjoy!
Bottle Cap Dropped Down Sink Drain. Can I Fix It?
Plumbing video on how to get a bottle cap out of a sink drain.
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Fixing Another Goodman Air Conditioner
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Fixing Another Goodman Air Conditioner
Quick question. So can i get my wet and dry bulb with just any temperature probe that came with the clamp meter? Or do I need to get something like yours?
I'm going to Home Depot to ask them what aisle I can find the Jackie Chan's on!
Thanks saved me from buying a new dryer.
are they 2 ton units?
Thank you so much I'm gonna try it now
You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
@@LexVance I did what you did in the video, I opened the back of the freezer at the fan area but I didn't find any accumulated ice, it was only tiny bits and thank god the fan was working very well, I cleaned the freezer and fridge very well and I used hot water as well, the freezer works very fine but the fridge isn't, nothing changed, I think the freon needs to be recharged, isn't it? I think we haven't charged it since we bought it (decade and plus 😂) so what do you think?
@tt7762 yeah Freon leaks need to get fixed or it won't work. 👍🏻
@@LexVance thanks a lot! Hope you stay safe and healthy! The silver lining is that I cleaned the refrigerator thoroughly very well, I've been procrastinating to do so for a while haha !
Hey lex do you have more videos of fixing the aqua therms? And how they tie into the water heater systems?
I don't. I live in Florida so we have about 3 weeks of heater weather. 😆 Thank you so much for watching!
......and then charges the customer $500 for a $15 part and 10 minutes. I learned how to troubleshoot capacitors years ago. I always have an extra in the garage just in case.
So true. I'm a maintenance tech at an apartment complex so I do it for free. Thank you so much for watching!
I wish i was given young guys to train instead of old guys that are set in their ways and barely move.
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Lol
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Love it. It worked. And didn’t have to buy a special tool. Thanks.
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As Kat Williams says, if you don’t have haters you ain’t doing it right. I’m grateful for you and this education you’ve provided
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THANK YOU!!!!
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Good job bro bro👍
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Like this guy ...awesome
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My ax unit will not blow out cold air and I have the filter in there right idk what to do
I'd need to be there for this head scratcher. 🤔
I used to bare hand that kind of snot always, but the again the gloves available in the 1990's were trash, they'd break before you touched anything and the ones now days are not much better. the ones that kind of hold up, still rip apart trying to do any work beyond "picking your nose". some tear trying to put them on! I am not a huge fella with massive hands, the gloves labeled XL are often tight or don't fit. forget the "deli/store" gloves where large is tiny? made for small women/people? I don't like to judge, but at least tell the truth and make them useable for al of us?
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WTF.... you vanished(kind of) and they got a bottle cap down the drain, not sure it would fit past the pop-up. so they already had it pulled( probably ralphing in the sink) LOL 🤪 pulled stopper to let the chunks go down and whilst talking ralph bottle caps went down. because never-mind the near endless water source in front of their face ( sink faucet) LOL
👍😆👍 Good to hear from you, bottle!
With the leaky coils do you prefer repairing the leaks, or replacing the evaporator coils
I replace the coil if the coil is leaking. If the leak is on a brazed joint on the condenser, I repair the leaking joint by putting solder over it. Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you big guy that's a easy fix ,alot of thanks !
You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you bro ! Learned that those holes(no diddy) in my fridge were frozen up 🙏 put an hair blower to it, easy lol
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I work as Clerk for the USPS, on april 2024 I took the USPS 955 Maintenance Mechanic test for third attempt and Finally passed. I had my interview today, and everything went great. However, I received an email with the results, stating that I am ineligible for the MPE and Maintenance Mechanic 7 positions The managers were great, and I believe I answered everything correctly, but unfortunately, the email indicated that I am not eligible for any of those positions. I feel really bad about the outcome. 😔
I got into maintenance at a student housing apartment complex. If there's a college in your town, then there's student housing. They'll hire anybody. I hope everything works out for you!
Hi i have a question. I live in the rio grande valley in south texas and it gets pretty hot here. I just recently have my a.c. replaced and they installed it this morning but its still showing 86 when i have it set for 76. They said it will take several hours to completely cool, but i wanted to ask your opinion? Should i wait a day to let it cool and see if thats it? It's still at 86 and it's been 8 hours.
No, they need to come out and fix it. It shouldn't take 8 hours.
@@LexVance thank you
@@LexVance they're coming in the morning, I'll Keep you posted on what happens.
Lol the fact you just really hit the Cha-Cha slideon us in the video lol now that was funni and real smooth how you added that in there. This is my first time on your channel and I'm glad I came across your channel. I can't speak for no one else but you most definitely helping someone like myself and yes I have my Universal EPA. Keep doing what your doing and leave them folks pine straws alone lol
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Can you put a 45/5 in one that had a 40/5??
Yes. You can go a little up but never down. Always best to go back with what was there, though.
@@LexVance Thanks!😍
Can you put a larger capacitor? Like if it had a 40/5 can you put a 45/5???
Yes, you can go a little up but never down. It's always best to go back with what is there, though. Thank you so much for watching!
That purple wire wa all rubbed through, probably been grounding out for a long time.
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Awesome video man, I also added silicone faucet grease to all the o-rings and slide surfaces and have not had anymore issues
Awesome! Thank you so much for watching!
YOU JUST HELPED ME FIX MY AC WITHOUT HAVING TO WASTE OVER $200 service call! WOOWOW THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Everyone please follow him, always do your research 🥹
This wasn't my problem, but still a useful video.
Thank you so much for watching!
Great vid, but quick question. I tested the wires and when I added up the two, it was about 2 ohms off from the fan/common number. (38, 52, and 88). Condenser is running, fan is still not spinning, and I've already replaced the capacitor. Would those 2 ohms off be a reason the fan isn't running? If not, what else can I check? Thanks!
I'd need to be there for this head scratcher. 🤔
Hey Man thanks for sharing knowledge. I’m new in at this job so you can imagine how many questions etc And i have a couple of questions. Like” I see you have contractors and capacitors ready at hand, which ones should I buy 40/5 30/5 ?
It depends on what's in the unit. You have to look inside the condenser and see what microfarads the capacitor is and go back with the same. If there's a 35/5 capacitor, you'll have to put in a new 35/5 to replace it if it's bad.
No wonder they get stopped up when the fucking drains point up instead of downhill
So true! Thank you so much for watching!
Wow that’s easy,thanks for video 👍
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My outside unit condenser fan runs all the time I don’t think a capacitor will fix it what could it be maybe thermostat I don’t know
It could be 10 things. I'd need to be there with gauges and a volt meter.
So how much did that service call cost? Curious as to what a fair price would be. Thanks
I work for an apartment complex so it's free to the residents.
When we were kids hanging out in the living room and someone had to fart you were supposed to leave the living room but before you come back you have to do a cha-cha-cha to make sure that it doesn't follow you. 😂
Hi Lex, I have a question. What were to happen if the capacitor is replaced with a 40/5 instead of a 45/5? Thanks in advance
Always go back with what is there. You can go up a little but never down. The compressor will struggle to start. Thank you so much for watching!
@@LexVance I appreciate your time to respond. The compressor wasn't starting but the fan was working fine, ac was blowing warm air. Called someone to come look at it and he replaced the capacitor. Two days later, fan stopped working. I compared the capacitor the Unit had to the one used to replace and it's smaller in size(physically). I'm guessing it's a 40/5 but not sure bc the lettering is wriiten: 40+10 MFD+, -5%. The one on there before clearly says 45/5. Not sure where to go from here. Any tips would be great appreciated
😂 the imitation for the trolls😂😂😂
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1375 montly rent average average rent 450 units at my property. They got the money to pay us they bring in 600k a month
So true. Quit buying koozies and resident swag and pass the savings on to your techs. Thank you so much for watching!
By the way I make 23.50 as a tech I'm leaving to make more money in commercial
Thanks for the video Lex! After 4 years, I have the EXACT same problem. I tested the capacitor, jumped 120v to the motor, and thought it was the control board for sure! New control board, and it would only run the blower for 2 minutes before the blower relay would switch off. Lesson learned. I'm just a DIYer. May try to run a Common, may buy a new Nest. The downstairs Nest has been good for over 6 years 🙄
Thank you so much for watching!
Quick Update: I used the Green 'Fan' wire as the Common and moved it to 'C'. The Nest immediately recognized this change. I bridged the Y 'Cool' terminal and G 'Fan' terminal w/ a wire at the control board. Everything's working peachy, I just don't have independent Fan operation any longer. ALSO: the Nest was reporting low battery. I suspect over the years, the insufficient current w/o a Common kills the battery and starts drawing too much current from the control board. Still showed 28v on the G terminal, but not enough current to keep the Fan relay closed...
Thank you very much. I am also having no cool Ac . Will check it out as you said.
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In your video today can you show how to pull down the outer drive drum inside the front panel of the GE top load washer please??
in your video today can you show how to pull down the outer driver drum inside and beneath the front panel please? ?
in your video today can you show how to pull down the outer driver drum inside and beneath the front panel please? ?
If I run across this style washer again, I will. Thank you so much for watching!
Great video. I replaced the same part and it worked perfect spent 30 dollars. It was 104 degrees also
Nice fix! Thank you so much for watching!
You are a life saver
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My Goodman AC unit (7 years old) stopped blowing cold air yesterday during this heat wave in PA. I found this video earlier this Sunday morning. Found a capacitor at an Ace's Hardware store 30 mins away from me. Installed it and now my house is back to that sweet chill. Glorious. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Awesome! Thank you so much for watching!
Great Job bro keep it up
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Loved it
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Thanks & love your opening especially since I was a plumber for many years lol
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What a great video! Heading out to go get an ohm meter!😅
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@@LexVance took my readings of BL+P = 22.8, BL+Br= 48.8, P+Br = 60.1 adding the first numbers I get 71.6 well over the 60.1. What does this indicate? A good motor?
The 2 smaller numbers are suppose to equal the big number. Or, be fairly close to the big number. If the fan is not coming on, that may be a bad fan.
@@LexVance Okay, thanks again! I will order parts and update this thread with the results in case anyone else has the same higher readings.
New fan and capacitor installed today. Using your methods for testing, the new motor was spot on! Thanks for the assist! It runs like a champ again.
I want too learn hvac but no jobs hire without experience
I got in by starting out on student housing properties. They'll hire anyone. If you have a college around you, Google student housing and go apply at those properties.