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Gas Leak Detected Inside a Furnace While Running
I smelled gas when a furnace I was testing was running. This should not occur as all the gas should be going into the heat exchanger and getting burned. I got out my electronic gas detector and discovered a very unusual situation...
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PROBLEM SOLVED Horrible Intermittent Odor in Home
Просмотров 8215 месяцев назад
Phil had this horrible, intermittent odor in an apartment in the basement of his home. After 3 months of looking for it, his tenant was about to move out. Phil didn't blame the tenant one bit as he knew it was bad! Phil eventually found me online here on RUclips, and at HouseKnowHow.com/contact-us and asked for help. He turned out to be local, so I went over to see if I could help. In 20 minute...
RARE FIND! - Water Heater Plumbed Backwards - Rare but Instructive
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
This video explains why you don't want your water heater plumbed backwards. It's also instructive on why a water heater is designed the way it is. So even though you may never see this in your travels, you'll likely learn something in this 5 minute video. Finding a water heater plumbed backwards is so rare I don't think I've ever found this before in 16 years of inspecting. So I was surprised w...
Marshall Fire in Louisville and Superior CO - An Eyewitness Story
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
When I left my home on December 30, 2021 I was shocked to see smoke filling the streets of my neighborhood. This was the beginning of a wildfire - #MarshallFire - that destroyed around 1000 homes in Superior and Louisville, Colorado over the next several hours. When this video was published two people were still missing. May these two individuals be found alive and safe! This video shows in det...
Cosori Air Fryer - Quiet the Beep! - The Whole Story
Просмотров 22 тыс.2 года назад
NOTICE: I received a recall notice for my air fryer in February of 2023. You may want to check to see if yours has been recalled. Two million of these have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards. This video gives you all the *simple* details on how to reduce the volume of the Cosori air fryer beep. From how to find the beeper (with a butter knife) to quieting the thing down with just a piec...
PROBLEM SOLVED - Nasty Smell in House
Просмотров 65 тыс.2 года назад
A client of mine, Debbie, had a really nasty smell in her house. The smell was intermittent, but one day it was so bad that she put a mask on while in her home office. She could also smell it inside and outside her home. And, her sump pit smelled really bad too. After 5 months of frustration and talking to various contractors who proposed various fixes, Debbie contacted me. It took me about 20 ...
How Does a Condensate Pump Work on the Inside?
Просмотров 9142 года назад
This video describes how a condensate pump works on the inside. It shows you a schematic of the internal floats and switches and how they interact to make the condensate pump a robust mechanism that can last for years and signal you when it has failed.
What is a Condensate Pump?
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 года назад
In this video I describe what a condensate pump is, what one does, and when a condensate pump is needed. I have other videos that describe the important installation step that is often skipped, and how a condensate pump works.
Condensate Pump Installation - Don't Miss this CRITICAL Step!
Просмотров 41 тыс.2 года назад
As a home inspector the most common condensate pump installation error I see is that the overflow switch is not wired into the air conditioner or furnace. In this video I explain how installers get away without doing this step and why it's a problem. I also explain how to connect the condensate pump overflow switch properly. This video is for educational purposes only. I recommend that all repa...
Furnace Filters - Don't Do This?
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
This video discusses how many furnace filters you should have installed in your furnace and why. It lets you know why too many furnace filters is bad for your system and the problems too many furnace filters can cause. Please visit our website at: HouseKnowHow.com
Cellulose vs Fiberglass Insulation - Another Perspective
Просмотров 24 тыс.2 года назад
This video compares cellulose vs fiberglass insulation from a unique perspective. It will help you understand if insulation can be repaired after being trampled by contractors? Contractors enter attics all the time. I've been in thousands of attics and see trampled insulation on a regular basis. Smashed insulation increases the cost of heating and cooling a home day-after-day, year-after-year. ...
Abacus Inspection Service Introduction Video
Просмотров 4142 года назад
In this video you will be introduced to your inspector, Martin Newmark, at Abacus Inspection Service. You'll get to meet him before hiring him for your inspection. You'll learn about his background, and experience, and how long he's been inspecting. Before hiring a home inspector, wouldn't you like to meet him? Now you can!
Anatomy of an Electrical Outlet
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 года назад
In this video I describe all the parts of an electrical outlet, outside and in. I describe how an electrical outlet is wired, and why, and all the different features of these seemingly simple devices. I even bust one open and show you the parts inside. You'll be amazed and how many parts it takes to make up an outlet.
Inspecting an Electrical Panel - How I Do It
Просмотров 12 тыс.3 года назад
This video shows you the methodical process I use to inspect an electrical panel. It discusses feeder wires, main breakers, branch circuit breakers, some defects I find, how to look for overheating or melting wires, ground wires, neutral wires, wire sizing, testing for wire size, panel grounding, and more.
Anatomy of an Electrical Panel
Просмотров 20 тыс.3 года назад
This video describes all the components inside an electrical panel and tells you what they do. It describes these part in the same flow that electricity moves through the panel. Starting with feeder wires, the main circuit breaker, the hot bus bars, the branch circuit breakers, the branch wiring, the neutral and grounding bus bars, and more. This video is a great introduction to main electrical...
Replacing an Electrical Outlet
Просмотров 2793 года назад
Replacing an Electrical Outlet
MASSIVE Hail Damage to Roof in Colorado
Просмотров 2664 года назад
MASSIVE Hail Damage to Roof in Colorado
Reverse Polarity in Electrical Outlets - What, Why and How
Просмотров 114 тыс.4 года назад
Reverse Polarity in Electrical Outlets - What, Why and How
Sump Pits and Sump Pumps - All You Need to Know
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
Sump Pits and Sump Pumps - All You Need to Know
Extension Cord Storage - 7 Methods
Просмотров 101 тыс.10 лет назад
Extension Cord Storage - 7 Methods
Hurricane Irene Blows Down 100ft Pine - Shed Crushed!
Просмотров 33 тыс.12 лет назад
Hurricane Irene Blows Down 100ft Pine - Shed Crushed!
Cold Frame over Raised Bed Garden near Denver
Просмотров 8 тыс.13 лет назад
Cold Frame over Raised Bed Garden near Denver

Комментарии

  • @blakewilliams6613
    @blakewilliams6613 8 дней назад

    made in the usa. . . .halleluyah. . . . . ? why praise The Lod GOD that an outlet is made in america. . . . . all mechanics complain about american made cars being built to breakwon intentionally so that more cars can be sold and they are not mechanic-friendly with poor engineering designs. . . . . is being built-in-america worth anything . . . no. . . .but many christian-americans love BASHING china. . . so much for christian love. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stay awzy from lifting one nation avove others. . .. they have people in them and you dont want to push people down to lift your race up . . . . .guess what that makes you . . .

  • @user-iy1nl4te1o
    @user-iy1nl4te1o 8 дней назад

    Do all airfryer beeping work on the same principle? We have Silver Crest air fryer 8l model JD689B. How can I turn off beeping sound? Please help!

  • @user-ve5bh2pe1y
    @user-ve5bh2pe1y 12 дней назад

    I have a concrete foundation and I have a intermittent smell in the mudroom, by the garage door and half bath in that space. It doesn't come every day but its just in that area. I don't know where to look, but man. Its annoying

  • @HighiQstoreOwner
    @HighiQstoreOwner 16 дней назад

    😮

  • @tematoscybersage5626
    @tematoscybersage5626 28 дней назад

    Thank you milord! But why most of devices working normaly with any poliarity? It's because they have at the beginning of their circuit mechanism that switches to proper polarity? Or its because the nature of AC? Like it always jumps from negative to positive charge and thats why the direction not always important?

  • @mc909a
    @mc909a Месяц назад

    Late to the party but A+ work right there

  • @xpkareem
    @xpkareem Месяц назад

    I keep seeing this tip. Furnace manufacturers need to MAKE BETTER BLOWERS! It's a fan folks, there are high pressure fans used all over industry that can handle high static pressure. The cost of a little electricity is NOTHING compared to the gas and the medical bills for breathing shitty air.

  • @1193bobmcc
    @1193bobmcc Месяц назад

    Amazing footage!!

  • @atlienfasho
    @atlienfasho Месяц назад

    Thanks. I’m sorry, totally off topic, but does anyone ever tell you that Stephen Colbert is your twin?

  • @surferdude642
    @surferdude642 Месяц назад

    You might want to put some spacers between the receptacle and the box in order to bring it out a little for a better fit. You can also use a spec grade or commercial grade receptacle which will give a stronger grip on the plug. There is no backstabbing option on those, but there is a back wiring option which uses the screws and a plate to clamp down solidly on the wire. It works very well.

  • @colorsafebleach5381
    @colorsafebleach5381 Месяц назад

    Pretty sure that "3ed filter" is just the cover for the second 4 inch filter.

  • @rideracelive105
    @rideracelive105 Месяц назад

    One of the best videos ever made

  • @billjenkins2503
    @billjenkins2503 Месяц назад

    LENNOX FURNACES ARE NOT PEOPLE FRIENDLY AND REQUIRE A TECHNICIAN EVERY 3 MONTHS COMING OUT FOR A 150.00 CHARGE EVERY 3 MONTH. DONT BUY THESE FURNACES!

  • @ChristinaSmith-dx4sx
    @ChristinaSmith-dx4sx Месяц назад

    Smelling awful smells

  • @kate4biglittlevoices
    @kate4biglittlevoices 2 месяца назад

    Can you recommend what to do in a small apartment space with smelly ( like an ashtray ) hallways and no interior opening windows or incoming air ? There seems to be a lack of fresh air exchange and no way to block out or cover up the stale air and old smoke and disgusting smell- I use plug in air fresheners in each available outlet but still this smell is now stuck in my nose and even wakes me from a dead sleep- I’m now tasting it , I can’t even smell or taste anything else , not food , not drink - I want to move, but just came here out of desperation- and to get a new start

  • @jensschroder8214
    @jensschroder8214 2 месяца назад

    In Germany, the hot and neutral conductors of Schuko plugs can be swapped. Therefore, both conductors of the devices are switched off. Both conductors are also insulated. In the usual system the hot conductor is at 230V and the neutral conductor is near ground. In the system, which is obsolete in Europe, both conductors were 127V to ground and between the conductors 220V. When the Schuko plug was invented, it was based on the old system with two hot conductors. Therefore both electrical conductors must be switched off. But today it's hot and neutral. But the Schuko plug is not polarized. (Three-phase current, 127V x sqr(3) = 220V)

  • @xaeo
    @xaeo 2 месяца назад

    Woke up the whole damn neighborhood whenever I tried to use it!

  • @jett2293
    @jett2293 2 месяца назад

    MISS ANOTHER STEP.... Elevate the pump (e.g., put it on a brick that's easily removed) so that you can lower the pump below the drainage pipes that go into the pump. This way, you can easily remove the pump for maintenance and cleaning.

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 2 месяца назад

      That's a good one! Sometimes they're plumbed so that you can't get them out.

  • @ollydbg-in9oq
    @ollydbg-in9oq 2 месяца назад

    I wish you were in Wisconsin, could use your services for my house.

  • @Shanopla
    @Shanopla 2 месяца назад

    Very helpful thank you! I have a slightly different problem where hot water goes to all my toilets and the hot and cold valve indicators on my tubs sinks etc are all backwards. Is there a way to switch this in one fix at the source?

  • @acv2ortiz
    @acv2ortiz 2 месяца назад

    Great tutoring thank you.

  • @phongvu3986
    @phongvu3986 2 месяца назад

    Where are you located? I need assistance with a rachid smell. Called several plumbers and still can’t figure it out.

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 2 месяца назад

      I'm in the Denver area, by we can do a video consultation. Go to houseknowhow.com/contact-us/ page and give me your contact info. I'll touch base with you. -Martin

  • @padillag2014
    @padillag2014 3 месяца назад

    Great job love this great explanations

  • @beverlycunningham1786
    @beverlycunningham1786 3 месяца назад

    Lord have mercy someone is stealing my electricity on top of my pothead😮

  • @beverlycunningham1786
    @beverlycunningham1786 3 месяца назад

    My panel doesn't have a cover

  • @tomclose6643
    @tomclose6643 3 месяца назад

    can i blow fiberglass over existing cellouse that was blown over fiberglass batts from original build?

  • @vmvellozzi
    @vmvellozzi 4 месяца назад

    I used some needle nose pliers to pull the black part in this video out. Completely beep free!! You are a gem for putting this video together so I could soothe my soul. Thank you!!

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 4 месяца назад

      Thank you for your kind words. You're welcome!

  • @DianaSanchez-re5os
    @DianaSanchez-re5os 4 месяца назад

    How. Do you fix this issue ?

  • @MelodicMizeryPs3Vids
    @MelodicMizeryPs3Vids 4 месяца назад

    my pump says, COM RUN and a hole that says TSTAT , does R go to com or run?

  • @MelodicMizeryPs3Vids
    @MelodicMizeryPs3Vids 4 месяца назад

    have a brand new furnace only a year old. i got lucky that i went in my attic to check my attic windows it gets freezing temp up there. saw ice on my pump and water on my floor. must of happened that day. the people who isntalled it never hooked up this off switch. its unreal that they wouldnt do that and your furnace keeps going as your pump is overloading and spilling all overthe floor. this should be mandatory. or they should at least warn you.

  • @katiesimpson6372
    @katiesimpson6372 4 месяца назад

    We just had a leak in our 5 year old hot water heater. We turned off what we thought was the cold water intake valve, only to discover the hot water output, was actually the cold water input. To stop the leak we had to turn off the main water supply to the whole house, since the water pipes are reversed on our house and the shut off valve was installed on the output pipe. It looks like the plumber naturally assumed the cold intake was on the left side of the tank and the hot water out put was on the right side. Problem is the plumbing of our house pipes are reversed. The water heater also does not have a drain tube of any kind installed on or with a pressure release valve. Is that normal?

  • @Aloneagainofcourse
    @Aloneagainofcourse 4 месяца назад

    Most newer furnaces measure the pressure to the condensate trap. If the pressure gets too high due to any plug or over flow it will shut the furnace down

    • @MelodicMizeryPs3Vids
      @MelodicMizeryPs3Vids 4 месяца назад

      my goodman furnace a year old def did not. in fact there was so much water in the pump it was leaking out of the seems of the top cap that clips on to the bottom tank. the installers didnt simply hook up the wire to the pump to shut the furance off

  • @agcmg
    @agcmg 4 месяца назад

    it is sooo loud i hate it!!!!!

  • @yulanluo7328
    @yulanluo7328 4 месяца назад

    very informative, thank you for sharing. Subscribed.

  • @txwireman86
    @txwireman86 5 месяцев назад

    I have seen this once when servicing an electric water heater.

  • @txwireman86
    @txwireman86 5 месяцев назад

    Great detective work.

  • @jefftalbot5407
    @jefftalbot5407 5 месяцев назад

    We have the same problem on chili night. Phil , clean the apartments properly and stop being a slumlord.

    • @philblane5752
      @philblane5752 4 месяца назад

      Why would a slumlord give a rip about an unpleasant smell in an apartment? You might well think before you empty a bucket of slime in public, Jeff.

  • @weeardguy
    @weeardguy 5 месяцев назад

    Am I the only one who - based on the thumbnail - thought Louis Theroux was now suddenly into airfryers? ;)

  • @Triumph1968
    @Triumph1968 5 месяцев назад

    Great info. if everyone knew that cleaning behind, under and over hardly cleaned surfaces, the air would be cleaner and clearer. Now I hope there is weather-stripping on that door that leads to a grotesque humid slum lord of a space called the furnace room. !!!

  • @mikegreene8461
    @mikegreene8461 5 месяцев назад

    Tenant should get 1 free months rent for sticking around.

  • @huckleberryfinnish271
    @huckleberryfinnish271 5 месяцев назад

    He look like Mike Johnson.

  • @ChauHuh
    @ChauHuh 5 месяцев назад

    I scoured the internet to find this simple information. Thank you so much!

  • @ChaiLatte13
    @ChaiLatte13 5 месяцев назад

    Nice detective work. I have no idea why your video was recommended to me, but glad you found this.

  • @wo-and-lo-yinz
    @wo-and-lo-yinz 5 месяцев назад

    we had a problem.smelled like burning fiberglass wafting up into the house.back of the refrigerator was filled with cat hair.the smell lasted about 13 days each time.twice a year.

  • @edpippin
    @edpippin 5 месяцев назад

    Without realizing it you gave me an idea I might try to figure out on how to hang extension cords from the ceiling in the garage.. The swings you have behind you are rope swings. If get several 1x4’s to your needed length. I already have j-hooks in the ceiling. Drill holes in the 1x4’s and tie knots in the rope to secure the 1x4 to the ropes. Move up as needed and add another. The you can hang two cords on bunji cords to each board to allow as many cords as you need. If you take one off just move the bunji cord to the center to balance.

  • @mikkibubble4711
    @mikkibubble4711 5 месяцев назад

    I wish you lived here in England/UK, sir. - I have neighbours whose intense cooking smells come into my house, first and worst, into my upstairs bedroom, mostly through the power socket. I have taped it close (except the holes for the power plugs) but the smell still manages to come in, presumably also through the floorboard (it is fully carpeted). It also enters along the plumbing pipes. Our terraced houses must have shared cavity spaces? Or could it be badly installed venting hob over their cooker? It is a nightmare to live in my home now, constantly smelling of pungent garlic/onions. The neighbours are refusing to help. They say it is my problem entirely, and call me a racist. As if they have made my home life not miserable enough without that deeply hurtful insult.

  • @OneMansJourney22
    @OneMansJourney22 5 месяцев назад

    I've been in my house for 7 years and just realized my water heater was plumbed this way. My water is hot as heck now!

  • @Bernietheoc
    @Bernietheoc 5 месяцев назад

    👏

  • @curtsflyinghart8962
    @curtsflyinghart8962 6 месяцев назад

    We have a strange odour in our house. It’s not very detectable, but it is at night and you can smell it outside of the house around the house. It has no crawlspace but it does have a basement seems to smell worse upstairs it makes you feel sick in the morning makes you feel nauseous, but then I have a raw onion. I eat a whole raw onion and it seems to counter react the sickness for a short period of time but the next day you feel sick again in the morning.

  • @philblane5752
    @philblane5752 6 месяцев назад

    I've been renting out my basement as a separate apartment for the past 20 years. My previous tenant had to be evicted. I spent about $10k repairing all the negligent damage to the unit and now I have recently re-rented the apartment. The current tenant has been complaining of an unusual odor. I have asked him to notify me when it occurs and he did that. I smelled it myself. I had the vents professionally cleaned and they did find a dead mouse. I thought that solved the problem. Now its worse and the current tenant is ready to bail.