KenTraining Channel is about training videos for different projects that I come across. I am Chief Engineer for a commercial office building portfolio. I also Upload videos from projects in my personal life including, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Home Repairs and some Auto videos.
I have an AO Smith water heater from 2015 and I am unable to remove the anode rod. I have tried breaker bars, and 1/2”impact wrench and I can’t seem to break it loose. I am not going to purchase another AO Smith. They apparently have 2 classes of heater and I must have gotten mine through the big box cheaper variety. Oh well. Any advice before I throw the water heater out and put a new one in? Thanks for any advice you have for this DiY homeowner.
I would NOT trash a water heater just because you can't pull out the anode rod. I would ONLY replace a WH if its leaking or if it will not light off. If I were to pull out the anode rod, I would soak the threads with penetrating fluid and try with breaker bar and cheater. if that did not work, I would stop and just live with the installed anode rod and forget about it.
Great question, Answer = I can only assume the engineers that designed the formula took that into consideration. I only use it as a last ditch try before unit replacement. I have used this product on a few units without any issues. One of the units was done about 4 years ago and is still running without a leak today!!!
@@KenTraining well that's very surprising & amazing. Does it actually stop leaks good then or have you needed to refill them still but longer intervals?
@@naturestrail2296 In my case it stopped the leak on 2 different systems with only 1 application for each of the systems. Follow the cans instructions and use the correct can for your system.
Also, is the resolution on your field piece meter auto ranging? For the secondary coil it read 1.250 ohms which you said was 1250 ohms. Is this correct?
I am not an appliance tech and I was having a hard time to keep the flame to stay lit. I was having a hard time with the gas pressure and thought I needed a new valve.
This was super thorough and helpful. Even little things like ensuring that the new valve stems were snug before placing them into the shower. Wouldn’t have thought of that and just put them in. Superb instruction…You’ve got a new sub.
Hey man, thank u for the demonstration...my refrigerator recently have this issue, compressor no run just humming, and I have omhs out everything part and is showing good numbers ....my compressor is machanally ceased but I will try the hammer and try to get a hard start kit and see if it runs .
and you can try hitting it with 240 Volt to try to shock the compressor. none of this may help but just trying to squeeze out all life the compressor will give. and you can try reversing the polarity.
Here in the Netherlands the gas rated Teflon tape is white in a red container. So don't go for colour just read the package and make sure it says it's suited for gas
Same issue in a closet. I bought this product bc i heard great reviews from ppl who refurbished Mobile homes in Florida. If this stuff would work for those types of jobs it might work for me. Im curious if this product works like it says it does.
17:34 Troweling downward causes the squeegeed material to fall on the ground =waste. Troweling upward catches/pushes the material ahead of the trowel for a more complete application. 20:09 FINALLY!
Good Question, you shut off the inlet water, open the spout till empty then with a carafe under the unit you slowly loosen the solenoid screws to allow water to pass into the carafe. Do this till the tank is empty.
Strange....is the active ingredient actually baking soda? Pretty expensive baking soda! The difference between the bicarbonate in baking soda and the carbonate in concrobium can be removed by heating the baking soda in the oven at 400 degrees, or on the stove, stirring occasionally. The heat will draw out the different elements, makes it look like it's bubbling while it is "evaporating" and what's left is just the sodium carbonate. But both work about the same on mold, from what I have heard.
I was under the impression that you can’t have the vent be next to a window die to carbon monoxide poisoning, and if it was it would have to cleared the top of the roof
Hey Ken, very informative video. I am having. The same issue where the ignitor goes on for about 20 secs then shuts off. I have replaced the thermistor, high temp sensor, flame sensor. My next plan is the coils. Then hire a pro if that doesn't do it. Thoughts?
Thanks for making this video. I must have bought really cheap (low quality) hatch struts. While it holds the hatch up steadily, when you go to shut it, it slams shut. (2003 Pontiac Vibe...I bought it brand new)
As a repairman, have you ever opened a compressor to see what actually fails? Quality control is a huge part of junk components in items we purchase. These things SHOULD be checked, reported and dealt with. It's crazy, consumers are guinea pigs to crappy quality control. We pay good money for average life expectancy merchandise. And then they give us 1 or 2 years, warranties, and then end up either throwing away the item prematurely, or paying basically the same price repairing an item as it cost to buy it initially. Makes no sense. Oh and speaking of warrantees. Did you check the warranty on that little fridge? You did say it looked new. Charging the manufacturers by getting free replacement parts, teaches them to produce more time proven products. Thanks
I just had to have a compressor replaced on a 14 month old full size refrigerator. Thankfully, it's under warranty so they fixed it, no charge to me. Cept probably 50 dollars in ruined frozen goods. Because, it took almost 3 weeks, too get it repaired. Insane. I did end up buying a mini fridge but only after much of the frozen goods were mush. My concern is, will the new compressor last 14 months and go bad and I won't have a warranty.
Most likely the new compressor will last 10+ years UNLESS something other than the compressor is killing it. Like poor air flow or a contaminated refrigerant circuit which you have no control over. You have no option but to just run the unit until it fails. is this refrigerator a Samsung?
@@KenTraining Nope, Hisense. Of which I did research before I bought it. Had good publicity. But don't they all. And yes, if the new compressor lasts 10 years, I'll be satisfied. 14 months? Not so much. I understand ventilation is important. The area in which it sits is relatively free flowing. But the last fridge sat in the same spot and ran 12 years,0 problems. 0. Same type of fridge but a Kenmore with an LG compressor. Bottom mount freezer, ice maker. Basically the same as the Hisense. I realize there are lemons in everything we buy. Luckily, the service guy was very good. Changed out the compressor in probably an hour and a half. Vacced the system. Clean solder job, charged it. School trained, 10 years in the biz. Very knowledgeable. But, no matter how good you are. If parts don't last. Makes you look bad. Anyway, thanks for writing back. 👍
Yeah I was trying to do the same thing and this video 📹 halpet me to put my starter rope on my lawn boy push mower know my leaf blower won't start I need help with it
I just remembered I had the minis Got them a few years ago, & probably used them a couple of times I lost my earphones for my iPhone, & will be using these now. Hopefully they work!
Great video. You say to use a brass cap for a brass pipe but based on the video it looks like a darker pipe isn't necessarily a black iron pipe. I guess if a magnet doesn't stick then it's not iron and brass is the only possibility left?
Good morning Mr.Ken I would like to ask you a question about the metal vent pipe for the water heater: why does water drip on where two pipes connected. I appreciate
@@KenTraining So from the water heater tank up to 3 feet using an elbow installed, then from the elbow and 5 feet long connecting to 6 feet long (total 30 feet through the outside backyard), so between 5 feet and the pipes connected, water drips/ leaks. Is it possible for me to use anything to seal those two pipes? Thanks
@@user-tu3rh7ps9c is the water coming from the flue gases condensing? Can you take an infrared thermometer and note the temperature of the flue pipe upon exit of the water heater and then at the midway point and then at the roof exit. I assume your are running natural gas for the fuel but please confirm this is true.
I loved the video. U saved me some $$! THANK YOU! I do have one question, I'm hoping u can answer. Am I able to lube the clockspring in the recoil? Mine retracts kinda wonky.
Very through. I Wonder if all that my tub needs is that one tool to tighten it. I won't attermpt it, but maybe plumber doesn't have to charge too much to fix. Thanks.
