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Google repair videos
Posted on 7/26/24 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 7/26/24 at 8:40 pm
First off I’m going to begin by griping about modern appliances. They put so much unnecessary crap on them that trouble shooting the problem and repairing myself is damn near impossible. The lid lock on my washing machine, unnecessary as hell, broke and no telling what it would cost to have it repaired.
So on to the main topic. I googled causes and how to repair the issue and watched videos of how to figure out the problem and repair it. I wound up ordering a new door latch switch and installed it myself and it works fine now. Less than 30 bucks.
I’ve been able to repair other things thanks to videos I’ve googled and I’m grateful I have that option. Hats off to them.
So on to the main topic. I googled causes and how to repair the issue and watched videos of how to figure out the problem and repair it. I wound up ordering a new door latch switch and installed it myself and it works fine now. Less than 30 bucks.
I’ve been able to repair other things thanks to videos I’ve googled and I’m grateful I have that option. Hats off to them.
This post was edited on 7/26/24 at 8:41 pm
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Posted on 7/26/24 at 8:42 pm to Clark14
I’m convinced you could build the space shuttle by watching YouTube videos.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 8:42 pm to Clark14
I’ve repaired every appliance in my house with the help of YouTube.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 8:45 pm to Clark14
I just repaired my dishwasher replacing the water fill valve watching You Tube videos.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 8:46 pm to Clark14
I gave myself a vasectomy with the help of a YouTube video
This post was edited on 7/26/24 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 7/26/24 at 8:48 pm to Clark14
I replaced a clock spring in my jeep wrangler that a shop wanted to charge me $1000.
This post was edited on 7/26/24 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 7/26/24 at 8:59 pm to Clark14
Agreed…we used to have to buy and read a 3-inch thick book to make a simple automotive repair. Now, you can find anything on YouTube and play the video on your phone or iPad while you are actually making the repair!
Posted on 7/26/24 at 9:03 pm to Clark14
YouTube has really put a damper on the "broken" appliance hustle. Guys who knew how to repair things could make a fortune on "broken" appliances. My Pops was one of them.
There are still plenty out there because some folks either think they can't do it, or just don't want to do it.
There are still plenty out there because some folks either think they can't do it, or just don't want to do it.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 9:08 pm to Clark14
YT fix vs a repairman
$18 vs $300 repair on my dishwasher
$45 vs $400+ to fix my washing machine
$89 vs $400 at dealership to add native Android Auto to my car
$18 vs $300 repair on my dishwasher
$45 vs $400+ to fix my washing machine
$89 vs $400 at dealership to add native Android Auto to my car
Posted on 7/26/24 at 9:15 pm to Mumbler
I hope folks who post these videos are making money from them, they deserve it.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 9:22 pm to Mumbler
My first experience with it was years ago with an old dryer I had that had a broken belt. I knew what the problem was but couldn’t figure out how to get to it and fix it without tearing something up. Having someone else repair it would have cost more than the machine was worth.
I googled it and found a video of that exact same dryer and how to put on the new belt. Only cost was for the belt.
I now had a new best friend, very helpful.
I googled it and found a video of that exact same dryer and how to put on the new belt. Only cost was for the belt.
I now had a new best friend, very helpful.
This post was edited on 7/26/24 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 7/26/24 at 9:28 pm to Clark14
Repairclinic.com has been a go to for me for a long time.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 9:45 pm to Porter Osborne Jr
Repairclinic is the GOAT. Fixed my washer, dryer, and dishwasher using their videos/parts
Posted on 7/26/24 at 9:46 pm to Clark14
Posted on 7/26/24 at 9:47 pm to Clark14
yep.
so much help on the internet. can do so many things just watching tutorial videos.
so much help on the internet. can do so many things just watching tutorial videos.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:04 pm to Clark14
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I hope folks who post these videos are making money from them, they deserve it.
I need to make a solid effort to like and subscribe from now on. They deserve it for how much time and money they have saved me.
This post was edited on 7/26/24 at 10:04 pm
Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:29 pm to NATidefan
I recently saved myself $1500 for replacing the blend door for my car's AC. If I had brought it to a mechanic to do it the by the book way, it would have been a minimum of $1500 as they would have removed the dash and windshield before they could even break down the HVAC box to replace the part.
Thanks to a YouTube video, I spent $85 on a new blend door and then on a slow Saturday afternoon, I replaced it via an instructional video to create an access panel to get the new door installed. I already had all the other tools already, so other than my own time, the labor itself was free. Did not have to take the windshield or dash out either. I was cruising around with cold AC again by the end of the day as well.
Thanks to a YouTube video, I spent $85 on a new blend door and then on a slow Saturday afternoon, I replaced it via an instructional video to create an access panel to get the new door installed. I already had all the other tools already, so other than my own time, the labor itself was free. Did not have to take the windshield or dash out either. I was cruising around with cold AC again by the end of the day as well.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:34 pm to BayouBengal51
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I recently saved myself $1500 for replacing the blend door for my car's AC. If I had brought it to a mechanic to do it the by the book way, it would have been a minimum of $1500 as they would have removed the dash and windshield before they could even break down the HVAC box to replace the part. Thanks to a YouTube video, I spent $85 on a new blend door and then on a slow Saturday afternoon, I replaced it via an instructional video to create an access panel to get the new door installed. I already had all the other tools already, so other than my own time, the labor itself was free. Did not have to take the windshield or dash out either. I was cruising around with cold AC again by the end of the day as well.
What the frick is with these god damned things? Both my last car and my current car start that bullshite clicking behind the dash.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:38 pm to LegendInMyMind
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There are still plenty out there because some folks either think they can't do it, or just don't want to do it.
I know a couple who paid an electrician to remove a broken light bulb. I offered to do it but they didn’t want me hurting myself because I’d need a stepladder to reach the bulb.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:41 pm to Clark14
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My first experience with it was years ago with an old dryer I had that had a broken belt. I knew what the problem was but couldn’t figure out how to get to it and fix it without tearing something up. Having someone else repair it would have cost more than the machine was worth. I googled it and found a video of that exact same dryer and how to put on the new belt. Only cost was for the belt.
I’ve learned the hard way to make absolutely certain that the replacement belt for the dryer is the exact size.
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