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re: Google repair videos
Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:43 pm to Eightballjacket
Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:43 pm to Eightballjacket
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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.
Genuine question: are all three of you over the age of 70?
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Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:45 pm to Clark14
Yes, between cars and appliances I’ve saved at least $10,000 over the years.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:46 pm to Joshjrn
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Genuine question: are all three of you over the age of 70?
Nope. All in our 50s.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:47 pm to Clark14
But to reply to OP, yeah, YouTube is fricking amazing. I’ve taught myself to do a host of home repairs with it, most recently replacing the timer on my dryer and the capacitor on my AC. Oh, and I took my gaming mouse apart because the scroll wheel was squeaking (no, not a joke…).
Hell, it’s also good for a confidence boost on a slight modification of a task you know how to do. Just went to change the cabin air filter in my car for the first time, so I looked up a video of how to drop the glove box of my particular car, just to make sure I didn’t break anything.
Hell, it’s also good for a confidence boost on a slight modification of a task you know how to do. Just went to change the cabin air filter in my car for the first time, so I looked up a video of how to drop the glove box of my particular car, just to make sure I didn’t break anything.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 10:48 pm to Eightballjacket
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Nope. All in our 50s.
fricking yeesh
Posted on 7/26/24 at 11:02 pm to Joshjrn
There was one instance where I looked for replacing the side view mirror on the passenger side of my truck. The mirror had been shattered for some unknown reason and that’s all that was damaged.
They showed to replace the whole thing and how to do it. I was prepared to order the whole riggin when I found that the mirror had fallen out of the bracket. Come to find out the mirror had tabs on the back and just snapped back in. I found and ordered just the mirror itself and snapped it right in with no further problems. Cost somewhere around 30 bucks if I remember correctly. I don’t know how they missed that one.
They showed to replace the whole thing and how to do it. I was prepared to order the whole riggin when I found that the mirror had fallen out of the bracket. Come to find out the mirror had tabs on the back and just snapped back in. I found and ordered just the mirror itself and snapped it right in with no further problems. Cost somewhere around 30 bucks if I remember correctly. I don’t know how they missed that one.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 3:08 am to Clark14
About 5-6 years ago, before I sold my 2007 Tahoe, it started showing signs of a failing alternator. Not knowing the problem, I took it to the shop. Despite multiple visits, the "mechanics" couldn't diagnose it. After my third visit in four days, an office guy admitted they were Googling the issue.
Frustrated, I went to AutoZone to pull the codes, which confirmed it was the alternator. I called a friend who knew cars, and he recommended an alternator and pointed me to a YouTube video on how to replace it.
In less than 45 minutes, I had the alternator replaced and saved a lot of money.
Frustrated, I went to AutoZone to pull the codes, which confirmed it was the alternator. I called a friend who knew cars, and he recommended an alternator and pointed me to a YouTube video on how to replace it.
In less than 45 minutes, I had the alternator replaced and saved a lot of money.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 6:09 am to Eightballjacket
Was it T-Bob, I recall him talking about calling out a repairman to fix and light and all it needed was a new bulb. Many men have failed at being Fathers.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 6:12 am to Clark14
Countless things fixed on the cheap from this, including many internet sources though.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 6:15 am to Clark14
When I have something that breaks I'll watch a video or 2 on how to fix it. If it's something I think I can tackle i order the parts and fix it myself
I've fixed, icemaker and the center seal on my refrigerator. Upper control arms, brakes, cruise control on my a couple vehicles. Learned how to change out my thermostat and water pump on my boat. How to wind weedeater string
Currently the trim switch is out my control box on my boat. I'm researching how to fix that.
I've fixed, icemaker and the center seal on my refrigerator. Upper control arms, brakes, cruise control on my a couple vehicles. Learned how to change out my thermostat and water pump on my boat. How to wind weedeater string
Currently the trim switch is out my control box on my boat. I'm researching how to fix that.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 6:33 am to Clark14
I just wish I could do it as fast as those in the YT videos...
Depending on the task, i take 2-3x as long.
For vehicles, I try to find those with dirty used vehicles, not pristine ones.
Depending on the task, i take 2-3x as long.
For vehicles, I try to find those with dirty used vehicles, not pristine ones.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 6:35 am to Clark14
When I search for video help there's usually a video that's like 27 minutes or so long that rambles too long. Then there's a shorter video but the camera is too far away or blurry or the lighting is too dark to see what they're talking about. But then there's the winning 3-4 minute video that get's right to the point, shows you clearly what they're doing. That third video is the one I look for and is very helpful.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 7:53 am to Clark14
Changing a lid lock is easy.
The hardest thing about repair is diagnosing the problem.
Every machine has a couple of things that are really hard to do without special tools but the majority of repairs can be done yourself.
. The secret about appliance repair men is that 90% of the stuff we do we've never done before and have to figure it out on the fly. You'll see a machine you've never seen before and have to figure out how to pull codes and change parts. Many pay for tech support I do not. Because I know how to Google.
I was never trained other than a few conventions I attended classes at to grab certificates.
I've also never been to a car mechanic either, always DIY even transmission rebuilds.
The hardest thing about repair is diagnosing the problem.
Every machine has a couple of things that are really hard to do without special tools but the majority of repairs can be done yourself.
. The secret about appliance repair men is that 90% of the stuff we do we've never done before and have to figure it out on the fly. You'll see a machine you've never seen before and have to figure out how to pull codes and change parts. Many pay for tech support I do not. Because I know how to Google.
I was never trained other than a few conventions I attended classes at to grab certificates.
I've also never been to a car mechanic either, always DIY even transmission rebuilds.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 7:58 am to LegendInMyMind
I've had to cut back on work for medical reasons. So I only work 5-6 customers a day now. I don't advertise or anything. I am booked until the 6th.
I turn down more jobs than I take. Washer with dryer stacked on top? Call someone else. LG not cooling? Oh you're in the East? Call someone else. Lol
It's still an easy way to make money with no oversight. There are no required licenses or training. You can get $2m umbrella liability policy for $200a month and then pay your taxes and occupational and your good. Though many don't do none of the latter.
I turn down more jobs than I take. Washer with dryer stacked on top? Call someone else. LG not cooling? Oh you're in the East? Call someone else. Lol
It's still an easy way to make money with no oversight. There are no required licenses or training. You can get $2m umbrella liability policy for $200a month and then pay your taxes and occupational and your good. Though many don't do none of the latter.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 8:03 am to TJack
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Clock spring in my jeep
I’ve got to do this same repair. Any issues/pitfalls to avoid?
Posted on 7/27/24 at 8:07 am to Clark14
Google repair videos are the goat.
Just got quoted 800 to swap the fan motor in my a/c unit.
Did myself for 210 (price of the part).
For anyone who is handy, 90% of car/home handyman work can be done yourself. I've easily saved myself 15-20k just diy'ing around the house.
Just got quoted 800 to swap the fan motor in my a/c unit.
Did myself for 210 (price of the part).
For anyone who is handy, 90% of car/home handyman work can be done yourself. I've easily saved myself 15-20k just diy'ing around the house.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 8:08 am to Napoleon
Same here! Many people pay for appliance repairs because of convenience. At least 50% of calls we run daily can be repaired in under 30 minutes which means a handy person could muddle through it in an couple of hours.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 8:13 am to shoestring
I did a Samsung washer boot replacement the other day with a dryer stacked on top and did it through the front 100% every video I've ever seen took the front panel off and I always took the front panel off. But with a tiny socket wrench I was able to access abs remove and install the inner spring with the weights in place.
It was just a first time try of trying it that way. I regret not making a video for it. This method will save time and make it easier to do this job for less labor cost so I higher acceptance of repair (door boots are expensive) I used to charge $50-60 more just to unstack a dryer because I had to set up the all dolly and it was a headache.
Plus it makes it easier for the diyer.
It was just a first time try of trying it that way. I regret not making a video for it. This method will save time and make it easier to do this job for less labor cost so I higher acceptance of repair (door boots are expensive) I used to charge $50-60 more just to unstack a dryer because I had to set up the all dolly and it was a headache.
Plus it makes it easier for the diyer.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 8:15 am to Clark14
I am not handy at all and I saved $300 fixing my dryer this week with a 10 minute YouTube video.
Posted on 7/27/24 at 8:45 am to Clark14
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Google repair videos
This is the revolution we need.
Just in the last year:
-Replaced an O2 sensor attached to the catalytic converter on our minivan. 3 hours of on/off effort applying torque, $40 part and about $20 in tools
-Replaced the heating element on our dryer. bought the part for $35 on Amazon and spent about 30 minutes swapping it out. $420 quote to do a repair that isn’t much more difficult than changing out a light switch.
-This week I replaced the evaporator fan in our fridge. $475 quote (wtf) for parts and labor. I bought a new fan motor on Amazon for $22 and spent about 2 hours replacing it. That includes cleaning the inside and all of the shelves/drawers and replacing the water filter because apparently I cracked it trying to defrost it with a hair dryer. Fridge is as good as new.
This post was edited on 7/27/24 at 8:45 am
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