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Lex Vance
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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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Here are the greatest maintenance technician tools of all time:
www.dirtymaintenancenation.com/here-are-the-greatest-apartment-maintenance-tools-of-all-time/
If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so by shopping for tools or whatever you need on AMAZON at no extra cost to you through this link,
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If I've provided any value for you and you'd like to donate $1.00 or more into my online tip jar, you can do so through this link, (all cards accepted)
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Fixing Another Goodman Air Conditioner
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Fixing Another Goodman Air Conditioner
This wasn't my problem, but still a useful video.
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!
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 👍
Thank you so much for watching!
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😂😂😂
👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching!
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.
Thank you so much for watching!
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.
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.
that spider was fast af
👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching!
Do they have a belt
Yes they do.
Nope, CZcams still needs em, I’m proof lol! Changed mine but still won’t shut of. Nice and cool though. 🤷♂️
I hope everything works out for you! Thank you so much for watching!
I would go with Titan HD capacitor Made in USA. Titan PRO capacitor Made in China.
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I changed the capacitor but I don’t hear the compressor kick on.
Oh no. I hope it's not bad. 🤞🏻 I hope everything works out for you!
If i replace the capacitor to a 40/6 micro F is that ok ????
It's best to go back with what was on there from the factory. But, you can go a little up but never down. Thank you so much for watching!
Does it matters where the wire goes into the fan , there is two connections
Yes, fan wire has to go on the Fan terminal. It will say "Fan" on the capacitor. Thank you so much for watching!
3:55 is what it sounds like when the AC compressor starts
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Can you make a video for being a first time supervisor ? Or any tips been doing it for 13 years finally gonna be a supervisor. I would appreciate any feed back
Right on! Way to go, Juan! Thank you so much for watching!
How u trace it if orange wire is clipped. I got red, yellow, green. Also what's the black go too
Each system is different so I'd need to be there for this head scratcher. 🤔
The black was hooked up to the green on the thermostat.. green was hooked up to the C
That's weird. Green is usually on G to turn the inside fan on. Blue usually goes to C for common. Not sure what black is for.
I pray for A/Cs’ to be fixed in Jesus name amen 🙏
Thank you so much for watching!
Amen, as I sit in a super hot house😂 I received it!!!!
Blessings in an abundance of the faith. I salute you. 😘🙏Grace and peace be unto you and to this place. Thank you. 🤍🤍🤍🌈🌈🤍🤍🤍. God bless you. Will you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and personal saviour??? I do. 🤍
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You sir, are the man!
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Bravo!
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bruh, pull the pin, rofl
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Leaking dishwasher on my properties is normally a burnt spray arm spraying right onto the door
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Thank you very much for your video. I have a Glacier Bay faucet with a rocker switch. I didn’t realize it was so easy to pop the cover off the switch. Unfortunately the spring popped out and I didn’t know its placement in the switch. Fortunately, it could only go on the shaft that connects to the rocker switch. I stretched the spring out. It now seems to work fine. No other disassembly was required. (The cover clips on to the hinge in the center of the switch.) O6jW
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That octagon looking nut attached at the cooling line… well I was out by unit cleaning up some brush and I noticed that octagon nut sitting beside where it was supposed to be screwed on… so I screwed it back on… was there a reason it was off? Maybe the last maintenance check the man forgot to screw it back in? Can you help me out? Much appreciated ☺️ I have a small Goodman unit.
Yeah, someone forgot to screw it back on. That's just a service valve cap.
We need to be unionized
So true! Thank you so much for watching!
I wish you were in WI. A guy came today and before even looking at anything “how old is your ac”? “Probably 20 years”… and he says “you’ll need a new one. Yours can’t be fixed”….. without looking at anything
Sorry to hear that. I hope you find someone who cares and everything works out for you. Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for the video.I did the Cha Cha after it saved me a bundle!
👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching, Danny!
Thank you! This was very helpful!
You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
A+ VIDEO!!! You saved us! Followed your video without checking with a multimeter. We checked to heard if the compressor kicked on and we couldn't hear it. Replaced it in 2 minutes thanks to you!! Amazing job 🙂🤙🫡
Nice fix! Thank you so much for watching!
I just subscribed too 🙂🤙 You're the man! 🫡
My stove is new so guess it had bad parts.
Yep. Sometimes I get lemons right out of the box.
How do you know the compressors not on 😂
I don't hear it running. After years of working on them, you can hear when it's not on. Thank you so much for watching!
Should the wires always have power through them if the power isnt switches off? Im trying to fix my lights and all the outlets are fine but i got a power tester thing and none have power running to them so im worried its not an outlet problem and ill have to pay a lot to have someone come out and fix it
Yes. Sometimes they'll be wired to a light switch. Turn the light switch on and see if they get power. If not, you'll need an electrician.
Fantastic content
Thank you so much!
Thank you for putting people before profits. I really appreciate you for your valuable content, and CZcams for providing a platform for such an amazing resource, as to Homeowner DIY solutions that can save anybody's day. Grandpa's old handyman books are great, but..... Yeah. Video demos are so much simpler to mimic than b/w photos and technical sketches. I'm old and You ROCK! Thanks
You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!