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PROBLEM SOLVED: Disturbing Red Material in Woman's Home
This video tells the story of a woman that contacted me to investigate the source of a red material that was building up around her home. She was worried that it might be mold, or something else that may be bad for her. The result is surprising.
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Gas Leak Detected Inside a Furnace While Running
Просмотров 1106 месяцев назад
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...
PROBLEM SOLVED Horrible Intermittent Odor in Home
Просмотров 98810 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 7 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 24 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 79 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 1,2 тыс.2 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 3,8 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 55 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 9 тыс.3 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 29 тыс.3 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 5703 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 3,1 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 15 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 25 тыс.3 года назад
Anatomy of an Electrical Panel
Replacing an Electrical Outlet
Просмотров 2983 года назад
Replacing an Electrical Outlet
MASSIVE Hail Damage to Roof in Colorado
Просмотров 3044 года назад
MASSIVE Hail Damage to Roof in Colorado
Reverse Polarity in Electrical Outlets - What, Why and How
Просмотров 120 тыс.4 года назад
Reverse Polarity in Electrical Outlets - What, Why and How
Sump Pits and Sump Pumps - All You Need to Know
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 года назад
Sump Pits and Sump Pumps - All You Need to Know
Extension Cord Storage - 7 Methods
Просмотров 101 тыс.11 лет назад
Extension Cord Storage - 7 Methods
Hurricane Irene Blows Down 100ft Pine - Shed Crushed!
Просмотров 34 тыс.13 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

  • @SeasaidhB
    @SeasaidhB 7 дней назад

    Great video. Important knowledge for renters and home-owners alike.

  • @Bkln-SC-love
    @Bkln-SC-love 9 дней назад

    Thanks

  • @Elite_Employee
    @Elite_Employee 9 дней назад

    Proceeds to McGuyver the air fryer to make it less quiet by a tenth of 1 decibel 😂😂😂😂

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 9 дней назад

      Well, some people pry off the noise maker and make it silent!

  • @mrgcav
    @mrgcav 10 дней назад

    NOT pronounced "cun-den-sate" Try "Con-Den-Sate" # syllables.

  • @archangelmusic13
    @archangelmusic13 13 дней назад

    ive gone every inch of my house from the outside and no pipe can be found anywhere.

  • @Nightl3lade
    @Nightl3lade 14 дней назад

    man watching all that cellulose dust, im glad i decided to just go with fiberglass. i really did like the extra R value from cellulose though

  • @kennybales9786
    @kennybales9786 16 дней назад

    I have prepared toaster pizza and I am not sorry.

  • @katsadventures7027
    @katsadventures7027 17 дней назад

    Well, I wish you were here because I have a bit of a musty smell in my little house here when I leave and come back I really notice it and when I open the kitchen cabinet sink doors it smells pretty strong in there and I have no idea why. I really don’t think it’s the smell of mould or anything like that. It’s just got a musty smell.

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 15 дней назад

      I can work with you via a video call. Give me your contact info at this page: houseknowhow.com/contact-us/ and I will be in touch.

  • @sciencechus7243
    @sciencechus7243 19 дней назад

    Great explanation! Thank you!

  • @sciencechus7243
    @sciencechus7243 21 день назад

    Thank you so much! I am trying to learn as much as possible so I can replace my own outlets. I appreciate the detailed explanation, close up filming and NO music or sound effects!!!

  • @rosebailey7009
    @rosebailey7009 24 дня назад

    How do get rid of some of the water in my crawl space? 😊

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 17 дней назад

      I can work with you via a video call. Give me your contact info at this page: houseknowhow.com/contact-us/ and I will be in touch.

  • @SuzieQGirl
    @SuzieQGirl 25 дней назад

    ❤🫡❤

  • @alanmcrae8594
    @alanmcrae8594 Месяц назад

    Excellent troubleshoot! Love how you proceeded step by step and reasoned where to look next. Understanding all of the subsystems in a house is how to visualize how & where a problem might be happening. (Wouldn't it be useful if we were educated in school about how a modern house is constructed & how all of its subsystems actually work?) Homeowners: many contractors will rip you off in a heartbeat. Of course they can recommend a hugely expensive "solution" to your problem that may or may not actually do anything to solve it. Caveat emptor! Example1: had a problem with an old-fashioned push button light switch that delivered a shock when activated. Electrician recommended a rewire of that branch back to the main distribution panel in the basement for $7,000! (Cement floors at 2 levels where a problem.) Decided to troubleshoot it myself before contracting with him. Found old style armored cable in the wall & ceiling. The insulation on one wire had crumbled off, due to age, and the wire was shorting to the junction box when the switch was pressed. Wrapped it with electrical tape. Problem fixed for less than 1$! Example2: found water on the floor underneath the gas boiler for the old steam heating system. Two different plumbers said the boiler was cracked and needed replacing. Cost estimate was $6,500! Asked neighbor if he had a reliable plumber who could also look at the problem. He brought over a nice Hispanic gentleman who looked at the problem for 10-15 minutes and said "the water is from the pressure relief valve. It opened to relieve a high pressure fault, and the boiler doesn't appear cracked." Long story short, the condensate return pipe was clogged and was rusting so badly it needed replacing. Savings over $4,000! The list goes on. Best to get a second and even third opinion before you reach for your checkbook.

  • @elberthardy961
    @elberthardy961 Месяц назад

    In 1980, my parents acquired our termite (dry woods), roach, silver fish, spider, rat and bee infested house for $1. Then they had it relocated to a new lot. Then they rewired, wall papered, carpeted added drapes, painted it an put in junk cabinets. It was built in 1940 and has been lived in by several families, before we got it. To our sorrow, my dad died in the living room. I and my family bought the mortgage and moved in (1988). I believe the horrible stench in the downstairs bedroom is vintage mold, roach/termite/rat and vermin poop. I hired a Mr fixit guy to help me get the smell out so we could remodel that room up to livability again. we tore off the old wood lath and plaster and got rid of the old parts and voluminous quantities of this smelly blackish brown poop powder. The smell is better, but not gone enough. I want to put a vapor barrier between me and the old wall. What can I do?

  • @allisont.2678
    @allisont.2678 Месяц назад

    I wish you were local!

  • @mattmcrae1458
    @mattmcrae1458 Месяц назад

    That's a damn fine video! Great detective work.

  • @Btu555
    @Btu555 Месяц назад

    I have DiversiTech CP-22 Pump on my A/C unit (was install everything new including duct work less than 4 years ago and I rarely use the A/C). The pump turns on but it doesn't seem to pump the water out to the outside so I took it out and it looks brand new and tested the following scenarios: - Tested outside and obviously the water rushing out - Using the compressor to blow the air through the drain coil and the air comes out at the other end so most likely it's not clogged. - Plugging it back w or w/o the one way valve, the pump turns on and I do see the water going through the clear plastic portion (only about 6" then it connects to the copper tube) but it doesn't come out to the outside of the house. I tested a day before and it comes out a little bit at some point. I am guessing the pump is not strong enough to push it through the 7' or 7.5' going up to the attic but not sure if it was a partial clogged coil or the pump itself. One would think that the coil is new when they install the whole brand new system including duct and duct registers.

  • @1969mmendoza
    @1969mmendoza Месяц назад

    Thanks for explaining it....mine is unfortunately plumbed backwards. It is over 15 years old and started to make noises about 3 years ago, I nevered flushed it nor did the previous owner....I will be replacing it later this year to avoid problems later. Thanks again.

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow Месяц назад

      You could try to flushing it now. It may stop making noises if you flush out a lot of debris.

  • @Beaster456
    @Beaster456 Месяц назад

    I really don't get the benefit of blown in fiberglass then at all. It's 2-3x the price per bag, it has a worse R value and it really does not fare well against being stepped on.

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow Месяц назад

      You can't just compare the prices of 1 bag of cellulose the 1 bag of fiberglass. You need to compare the final coverage area and thickness that each bag yields. That way you can calculate the cost per square foot of say R50 of each product. My opinion: As far as the benefit of fiberglass, it all goes to the installer. It's much less messy (dusty) to install fiberglass. That's why most homes have it. And fiberglass marketing is a well oiled machine. It's much better than the cellulose one. And, they market to installers more than homeowners.

  • @corykeeler2655
    @corykeeler2655 Месяц назад

    Awesome! I wonder if it was rusting and that was the smell mixed with stuff from the air that made the smell? Ive got a horrible smell in my laundry room and im loosing my mind. I thought it was the neighbors in my duplex cooking fish or durian. Ive even snaked my sewage line. Spray foamed around the edge of my house to the neighbors. And other things. Im wondering if my leaking washing machine thats got a rusted bottom plate like this one is the smell?

  • @michaelvest6861
    @michaelvest6861 Месяц назад

    I can smell it only emitting in my only frequently used bathroom. Sink area. Under sink mainly. But it comes and goes. But it gets strong on bad days.

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 17 дней назад

      I can work with you via a video call. Give me your contact info at this page: houseknowhow.com/contact-us/ and I will be in touch.

  • @michaelvest6861
    @michaelvest6861 Месяц назад

    I have this same problem

  • @natmckean492
    @natmckean492 Месяц назад

    Great video! Thanks

  • @ibrahimn.j.4943
    @ibrahimn.j.4943 2 месяца назад

    With reverse polarity, is it possible to get voltage doubled?

  • @66seecha
    @66seecha 2 месяца назад

    I need help. My house smell so bad i can smell it down the streets

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 17 дней назад

      I can work with you via a video call. Give me your contact info at this page: houseknowhow.com/contact-us/ and I will be in touch.

  • @MickyHill-v4e
    @MickyHill-v4e 2 месяца назад

    Please do more videos about all kinds of things 😊

  • @MickyHill-v4e
    @MickyHill-v4e 2 месяца назад

    This is a very good video

  • @VanessaCrenshaw-t4r
    @VanessaCrenshaw-t4r 2 месяца назад

    Can you help me I have work done u my kitchen sink were the bathtub at and my house being smelly bad please help me 😢

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 2 месяца назад

      Possibly. Go to houseknowhow.com and click on 'contact' page. Fill out the form and I'll be in touch.

  • @SledgeNE
    @SledgeNE 2 месяца назад

    These beep-sounds is a no-buy reason for me. I love the idea of air fryers. But why always so loud sounds without the option to turn off the sounds when food is done.

  • @jjoejones1
    @jjoejones1 2 месяца назад

    Touching the panel with the front or back of your hand would make no difference. It’s called ‘let-go’ current for a reason.

  • @БрандонХемиы
    @БрандонХемиы 2 месяца назад

    My coworker told me the wrong lines one time.. I kind of questioned it, man.. what b.s. I thought, especially when after we figured it out he was just standing there all confused not sure what to do. I had those lines off and re-plumbed for the correct lines in record time so boss didn't come back and see how retarded we are.

  • @wardman7655
    @wardman7655 2 месяца назад

    Another trick, install the pump a few inches off the ground with a brick, so that you can remove it to clean easily. Do not crew into the heater, they break all the time.

  • @mikegrok
    @mikegrok 2 месяца назад

    I have a crucial step to add. Get some condensate line probiotic. it adds a bacterial which prevents algae formation so your condensate lines don't get clogged (then make a mess), and turn off your AC. it was $6 at lowes. Before that I had to use and air compressor to clear my lines every 2 weeks. Also make sure that the input line to your condensation pump has a P trap on it. Without a trap, air gets sucked through the drain line, leading to algae growth which causes the lines to clog. Also the $29 condensate pump is good for 9 feet of lift, and the $34 pump is good for 12feet of lift. Someone stuck a christmas tree in the attic and ran the line over that which was too much lift. It sucks to have a 4 ton AC run at a 40% duty cycle (and 92 degrees indoors) because someone wanted to save $5 when buying the condensate pump.

  • @joezop
    @joezop 3 месяца назад

    I'm looking into a smell problem. Glade I came to your channel. I'm investigating it and will get back to you on what I discover thanks for the guidance... joe...

  • @justliberty4072
    @justliberty4072 3 месяца назад

    I've never before heard an American put the emphasis on the 2nd syllable of "condensate"; its always on the first: CON-densate.

  • @lg3053
    @lg3053 3 месяца назад

    Work on keeping the camera steady. Way too much shaking.

  • @JeanRouse
    @JeanRouse 3 месяца назад

    Hello. I need your help! I'm smelling a weird smell in my kitchen.

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 17 дней назад

      I can work with you via a video call. Give me your contact info at this page: houseknowhow.com/contact-us/ and I will be in touch.

  • @der_admiral
    @der_admiral 3 месяца назад

    THANK YOU. This noise is extremely annoying, especially as you already get the message via the app. It would be enough for me if you could reduce the volume, because the signal is really scary and unnecessarily loud. Thanks to you, at least now I know what to do. Thank you, you are my hero.

  • @TheCarpitect
    @TheCarpitect 3 месяца назад

    Great video! We get a septic smell in one bathroom in our new house. It only happens when there is a wind/temperature inversion. I have checked the sink trap and it is not dry. We get the smell outside the house too. I am guessing somehow there is a siphon/back pressure happening during weather events. Just not sure how it is getting into the bathroom. Considering trying an odor hog to see if that helps. Any suggestions welcome!

    • @HouseKnowHow
      @HouseKnowHow 17 дней назад

      I can work with you via a video call. Give me your contact info at this page: houseknowhow.com/contact-us/ and I will be in touch.

  • @lisasomers547
    @lisasomers547 3 месяца назад

    Good author

  • @kuleheliwine3784
    @kuleheliwine3784 3 месяца назад

    Wow

  • @brucesanderson4042
    @brucesanderson4042 3 месяца назад

    Excellent, very straight forward explanation! Thank you.

  • @crimbo6993
    @crimbo6993 3 месяца назад

    does polarity matter when the appliance you're using require you to touch it like a waffler when it's on

    • @okaro6595
      @okaro6595 2 месяца назад

      The device grounding is independent of the polarity so it does not matter.

    • @crimbo6993
      @crimbo6993 2 месяца назад

      @@okaro6595 the waffle maker doesn't have a third ground pin only two polarized pins (one narrower than the other)

    • @okaro6595
      @okaro6595 2 месяца назад

      @@crimbo6993 Then it should be double insulated. If not it is dangerous as hell.

  • @dillion241
    @dillion241 4 месяца назад

    I remember the Marshall plan on December 30th

  • @ronniemcdonald2220
    @ronniemcdonald2220 4 месяца назад

    Solar generator live neutral reverse

  • @dommed2978
    @dommed2978 4 месяца назад

    Very good video....thanks so much Sr.

  • @wty1313
    @wty1313 4 месяца назад

    Unless you regularly shake your house around or walk the entire attic directly on the insulation, the amount of agitation and compression being done to both products is a little unrealistic.

  • @carlosgiangrasso8505
    @carlosgiangrasso8505 4 месяца назад

    Thank you Sir

  • @KeanuKelly
    @KeanuKelly 4 месяца назад

    Thank you very much, you explained that perfectly!

  • @lucy2beme
    @lucy2beme 4 месяца назад

    A little pot would take that shaking right away. Very nice video. Thank you.