Homeowner Wires Smart Thermostat & Fails Miserably

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @bruceelias4964
    @bruceelias4964 Год назад +1

    Mike
    Had a contractor come to give estimate on boiler.
    He was impressed with my knowledge.
    I mentioned I've watched Mikey pipes forever.
    The tech told me all 13 guys in their company are required to watch you on knowledge and courtesy to customers.
    Oh ya
    All true!

  • @cappello333
    @cappello333 Год назад

    i see the pipe doctor rug is back

  • @mitchdenner9743
    @mitchdenner9743 Год назад +4

    So basically the friendship and trust developed with the customer is the application of plumbers grease to their sphincter area in which to facilitate with less pain the royal agitation they will receive when the bill comes. Awsome content buddy, keep it coming. 👍ps show that man how to properly wrap a wire around a screw terminal.

  • @CP-up8qz
    @CP-up8qz Год назад +1

    Love the response to him Mike “ they’re not all the same thing” hahaha that guys the typical homeowner

  • @Keith_Mikell
    @Keith_Mikell Год назад +2

    Should have finished the story at 8:15. Thats insane. Thats shit people do not think about. Jose seems like he will fit right in! IM glad you found someone! All love. Oh my furnace is running like a top. It finally ran.

  • @Britishhandymannj
    @Britishhandymannj Год назад

    Peter was humble , very eager to learn & knew his limits but raised them as he learned.....i wish him luck at his new place but sad to see him go. He learned from the best 👌

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +3

      What are you talking about?

    • @mitchdenner9743
      @mitchdenner9743 Год назад +1

      Peters not going anywhere, he's part of the wonder twins.

    • @Britishhandymannj
      @Britishhandymannj Год назад +1

      @PipeDoctor sorry my bad I thought I read he left & was replaced..... my mistake but glad he hasn't ! Yeyyyyy

  • @ThejasonJaw5442
    @ThejasonJaw5442 Год назад +1

    How times I apply this- A good technician is aware of his surroundings gas hot water heater a wrong drip leg

  • @bobnewyorkusa3642
    @bobnewyorkusa3642 Год назад +5

    A new employee ? Where is Peter today ? Always enjoy your informative and entertaining videos. Why don't you do Oil Burners ? Thinking of buying a new Thermo Pride forced hot air furnace next year. Oil of course, no natural gas here.

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +1

      Peter decided to take a spontaneous trip to Hawaii today, lucky guy! But don't worry, we'll manage without him for now. As for oil burners, we'll add it to our list of future topics. Thanks for watching and stay warm with your Thermo Pride furnace next year!

  • @iggymac3473
    @iggymac3473 Год назад

    Hi Mike have you ever did a video on upgrading a 2 wire Thermostat to a 3 wire smart Thermostat ?

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +1

      No

    • @iggymac3473
      @iggymac3473 Год назад

      @@PipeDoctor like to see you do one specially if you have the wires run already but your only using 2 of them

  • @torinbrown8196
    @torinbrown8196 Год назад

    Think I'd dig having that doormat out here in SoCal brother!

  • @bigdaddy4975
    @bigdaddy4975 Год назад +1

    Can you please tell me where Peter went?

  • @conundrumconundrum5589
    @conundrumconundrum5589 Год назад +2

    Dang it Mike. Your constant use of the wake word gave my Alexa a seizure and she had to shut down.

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +1

      Amen 🙏 you’re welcome

  • @brianmohammed1790
    @brianmohammed1790 Год назад +1

    hey mike cool video and you know your stuff

  • @spymoocowgaming
    @spymoocowgaming Год назад

    mercury pilot system? its been a minute since ive seen one of those...

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Yes, the mercury pilot system is definitely a blast from the past! It's always fun to revisit old technology and see how far we've come since then.

  • @tylerwilliams3868
    @tylerwilliams3868 Год назад

    @mikey pipes whatca thoughts on these wifi thermostat pods? would a damper system be better? i have a two story that lacks in the upstairs heavily -esp in the summer months

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +1

      Ah, the eternal battle of wifi thermostat pods vs damper systems! It's like choosing between pizza and tacos. Can't we just have both? But in all seriousness, if you're struggling with a temperature imbalance in your two-story home, especially upstairs, a damper system might provide a more targeted solution. Wifi thermostat pods can still be a great addition for overall control and convenience. Remember, it's all about finding the right balance (pun intended)!

  • @markusryan9424
    @markusryan9424 Год назад +2

    Dam you Mike you all most had my Alexa to order a tv from you by saying hey Alexa.

  • @Spec360
    @Spec360 Год назад +1

    Atleast the home owner admitted he screwed up

  • @tphvac87
    @tphvac87 Год назад +3

    Did Peter get his own van?!

  • @Thespy.
    @Thespy. Год назад

    My father is in this video!

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Looks like your father stole the show in this video!

  • @kat2641
    @kat2641 Год назад +1

    I have said before an I will repeat no one that works for me had better not leave with out testing the customer unit ( it’s grounds for getting fired as explained to every employee. Safety first I’ll eat their extra labor as long as they are testing… But ?? 😂 you got to give the old gentlemen credit he tried !! I just wouldn’t advise he do any wiring at the nuclear reactor plant😅😅😅😅❤

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +1

      He sure did. He tried his best yet failed miserably:)

  • @beacjere284
    @beacjere284 Год назад

    MIKEY PIPES!!!!!!! 15:26 that drip pocket it too short!!!!!

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +1

      Haha, you've got a keen eye for fashion faux pas! I'll have to make sure my drip pockets are on point next time.

  • @Rgb414
    @Rgb414 Год назад

    Just wanted to say thank you for having alexa text me info about a 75 inch tv. Maybe next time wait about 5 seconds after asking about it and say "buy it", you could break Amazon with the number of canceled orders they would jave😂😂

  • @ItsTheCostanza
    @ItsTheCostanza Год назад +3

    2 problems
    1. DIY Joe Homeowner
    2. Smart Thermostats in general

    • @STXVIEC
      @STXVIEC Год назад +2

      honeywell is top of the line.

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Honeywell for the win!

  • @paulphillips4148
    @paulphillips4148 Год назад +1

    Mike my alexia started speaking to me in Spanish after your request

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 Год назад +1

    Love the Sarcasm when Speaking of the Pathetic City of New York. 😬👍

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Ah, New York City, the city that never sleeps...and apparently never stops being pathetic! But hey, sarcasm is my specialty.

  • @Tanneritefilledfido
    @Tanneritefilledfido Год назад

    Wheres peter? Is he solo?

  • @mikepier1
    @mikepier1 Год назад

    Hard to tell in the video, but that Hartford loop looks too low.

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Haha, you've got a keen eye! I must admit, I had a tough time with that Hartford loop. It's like trying to find Waldo in a sea of pipes!

  • @brianlutzak
    @brianlutzak Год назад

    Is this Peter's replacement?

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +4

      Haha, no one can truly replace Peter! Jose was hired as a Plumbing & HVAC Technician who will be riding solo next week in a truck.

    • @MaMa-qh4dy
      @MaMa-qh4dy Год назад +1

      @@PipeDoctor Glad he won't be coming to my house!!!!

  • @BlueDinnie
    @BlueDinnie Год назад +2

    I Give the OG credit He's pretty technically savvy My dad is 70 He would have never tried anything like that. I had the spank his hand like a child and tell him don't touch my thermostat Just tell Google to raise the temperature 😂😂

  • @throttlebottle5906
    @throttlebottle5906 Год назад

    boo, wire wrapped around screw backwards at 3:53 remember always wrap around clockwise.

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Oops! Looks like I need to work on my wire-wrapping skills. Thanks for catching that hilarious mistake!

    • @throttlebottle5906
      @throttlebottle5906 Год назад

      @@PipeDoctor think it was Jose's hands/doing. think it got wrapped back the right way not long after. but i forget now a day and 300+ wires later(lol)

  • @leefalvey9670
    @leefalvey9670 Год назад +1

    Oh boy new nickname time LOL

  • @federiconiedenthal4180
    @federiconiedenthal4180 Год назад

    your the kinkg pipes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love your spanish

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Looks like my Spanish skills have won you over! Thanks for the compliment and keep watching for more entertaining content.

  • @Keith_Mikell
    @Keith_Mikell Год назад

    Jose's nick name is "Mikes Bodyguard". Bc he looks like your security lol.

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Well, if anyone messes with me, they'll have to get through Jose first! Safety first, right?

    • @Keith_Mikell
      @Keith_Mikell Год назад

      I think thats a winner. just have to frame it right. You should embroider hvac tech/security on his shirt lol. @@PipeDoctor

  • @joed9908
    @joed9908 Год назад +1

    When you said alexa, mine started speaking Spanish.

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +1

      lol

    • @joed9908
      @joed9908 Год назад

      @@PipeDoctor seriously if you play that part next to an alexa it will start talking.

  • @wizard3z868
    @wizard3z868 Год назад

    so from frankie 2 time to jose tres maybe? lol

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Thanks for watching! I appreciate your comment.

  • @JOHNPHUFNAGEL
    @JOHNPHUFNAGEL Год назад +1

    You put the loop on thermostat wire on backwards. Lol

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +1

      Oops! Looks like I need to go back to Thermostat Wiring 101. Thanks for catching that hilarious mistake!

  • @arielhernandez2911
    @arielhernandez2911 Год назад

    Those thermostats suck I feel like the Home Depot ones and those suck they aren’t made as better as the ones from the hvac supply house

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +1

      Oh no, thermostat wars! Who knew this would be such a heated topic? 😉

  • @Steve-bm2zm
    @Steve-bm2zm Год назад

    I never use the hot water side for cooking, drinking, brushing teeth. Too much nasty stuff in a hot water tank.

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Who needs hot water when you can just use ice cubes for everything? Just kidding! But I totally get where you're coming from.

  • @steveblake8766
    @steveblake8766 Год назад

    469 thumbs up

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 Год назад +2

    Smart Thermostats have a Single Word to Describe them, “Nuisance”. 🤪👎

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Ah, the love-hate relationship with smart thermostats! They can be a bit like that quirky roommate who always messes with the temperature. But hey, at least they save energy and money, right?

  • @North_Coast_Hvac
    @North_Coast_Hvac Год назад

    Oohh face. Oh momma

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @kamsiu7342
    @kamsiu7342 Год назад

    Yeah like someone that does not know 24 Vac exist, not 24v DC

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      Thanks for your comment! It's always interesting to see the different knowledge levels and perspectives in the RUclips community.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 Год назад +1

    Just because you can Successfully Turn On a Light Switch or Plug In an Item into an Outlet doesn’t mean you are Qualified to re-Wire a Smart Thermostat. 🤪👎

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад

      That's a great point! It's important to know your limits and when to call in a professional for certain tasks. Safety should always be the top priority.

  • @elliott44597
    @elliott44597 Год назад +15

    Trump 2024 baby !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @torinbrown8196
      @torinbrown8196 Год назад +9

      Wtheck you have to bring politics into this non-political discussion?

    • @Austin23191
      @Austin23191 Год назад

      Why do you want to reelect someone who committed treason?

    • @elliott44597
      @elliott44597 Год назад

      @@torinbrown8196 you obviously didn’t see the video libtard don’t like it buy a helmet.

    • @ricktate8554
      @ricktate8554 Год назад +4

      Time to get rid of the chump hat. Liked your channel till I saw that.

    • @MaMa-qh4dy
      @MaMa-qh4dy Год назад

      @@ricktate8554 Would you prefer a FECKLESS, MORON, CLUELESS Joe hat instead??? NOT ME!!!

  • @chatrkat
    @chatrkat Год назад

    Mr Homeowner would not get such a complete service call from a lot of companies. My complements Mike. I’d never worked with those early WR gas valves, good information shared here. Embarrassed to admit I looked right at that circ on the water heater and it didn’t click that was wrong until you mentioned it. I know better and it still got past me. 🥹

    • @PipeDoctor
      @PipeDoctor  Год назад +1

      Hey there! Thanks a bunch for your comment. I'm really glad you found the video helpful. Don't worry, we all make mistakes sometimes. The important thing is that you learned from it, right? Keep up the great work, and remember, I'm always here to provide you with more useful information. Cheers!