A women's guide to air conditioning
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So my AC broke and my friend Brittany came over to help me fix it and as we were fixing it we were joking around and when we went out looking for the new capacitor we got a lot of "Are you sure thats what you need?" and "Oh wow you're handy!" so we decided to make a video.
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As a man I'm glad that my superior ability to squat was acknowledged. Very nice
Awesome!!
Hey a trick for the wires is to disconnect one, and connect it to the new capacitor. Repeat this one at a time that way you don't have to memorize anything. This method is very useful for jobs where there are multiple hoses/wires that go in specific ports, such as replacing a power steering pump, a distributer cap, fuel filter, and even computer repair. Just my 2 cents. Otherwise, great vid!
Why the safety glasses? kinda feel like gloves would be more useful. But hey, that's just my dangling balls talking.
cause arc flash is fucking bright
Ahahahahahaaaa! I laughed WAY too hard at this. You win the day, sir!
Funny thing is those would give no protection to an arc light
women have in built anti shock protective layer inside the palms of their hands, but no anti arc flash lens, just biology
Lord Perzeval Ah, i see, that sounds scientific, must be true.
More of these please. They're so simple and honestly so great for young girls to watch. It's relatable and helpful.
is that a fucking AK47 tattoo on your arm???
Maybe it was a birthmark, and it's a sign of her destiny!
I watched this whole video just to get a better look. And I still don't know if it a tattoo or a birthmark
+Air Bo I don't think I saw it in her new video so I'm thinking maybe it was a temporary tattoo, the colour looks quite like henna
Why on earth would anyone have a tattoo of a gun on their biceps? It makes no metaphorical sense.
+quietlambj check out my Guuuuuuunnnns
Is that an AK-47 shaped birthmark?
it is
how anti american.
Thinking the same thing?
@@DrNickRiveria she's obviously Eastern European, the US doesn't have real women
@@DrNickRiveria I'm a patriot and I own more AKs than I can recall.
Lol you're hilarious. Where have you been all this time? KZhead Needs this series.
Your video has about a thousand more views in the last 12 hours after I shared it on Facebook with other AC technicians. They all LOVE IT !
What is there opinion of the lack of buttcrack at the top of her pants?
HVAC WOMAN business owner here. This video is spot on & funny-ish. Though it’s silly, you could actually follow her directions & successfully change your cap. Would cost you about $300-$400 depending on the ridiculous markup for an $8 cap if you hired a tech. If you have everything you need, will take you about 20 mins if you know how to use a nut driver :P Bravo!
oh my god this is the best shit I've ever accidentally watched on KZhead
"Remove the panel that's covering all the shit inside." For some reason that was the particular line that made me burst out laughing.
"Safety is for pussies and I have one." Got me...
Bravo and much kudos to both of you ladies, you're proud women! You shot a very hilarious and thorough video of changing out HVAC capacitor. Most importantly you've covered discharging of it. Only thing you can add to this video is checking or verifying if indeed the capacitor is bad. That's done by multimeter. Thank you for wonderful video, keep it up!
You missed the opportunity to say "shit hit the fan"
These types of capacitors can be expense at the local hardware store .. maybe 60 bucks. So keep an extra capacitor in your utility drawer .. so when if goes out you'll be prepared and won't have a delay in getting it fixed. Online .. you'll pay less than 20 usually. (i.e. Amazon)
my HVAC tech charged me $200 for a $16 capacitor. I learned the hard way
Good advice. At least your hardware store has them. I can't find them local anywhere that isn't a HVAC shop for techs.
billybassman21 ebay has them
Thats good life advice.
Im an HVAC tech and that capacitor cost me $5 if that lol
I absolutely love this! I am also a handy gal, and learned how to fix everything from toilet flanges to serpentine belts, on google and KZhead....all while going through menopause
I am so glad you popped up on my recommended list. Youre amazing.
Thanks so much! You inspired me to try to replace the capacitor on my A/C, and saved me $200. You're great!
This must be the most valuable video on KZhead regarding changing AC capacitors. Thanks!
The fact that your color coding helped me remember which goes where is the best
This is legit the best instructional video on youtube for replacing an AC capacitor.. Thanks Brittany! I love it. I'm a man.. and I needed this help.
Several days ago only hot air would come out. I called out an HVAC guy and paid $320.00 to get my AC fixed. Then a couple of days later my second unit did the same thing. Now I'm thinking, "Did this guy sabotage my second unit?" I know, what a thought. But for both units to go out within days of one another? Anyway, this time I went to You Tube University. I watched your video and a few others and was pointed toward the capacitor. I followed your instructions, and now $28.00 later and the time and gas it took to pick up the part, my AC unit blowing out cold air again! I'm not mad at professionals who make a living off of customers without the knowledge or time to DIY. But I am immensely grateful for people like you who graciously, and so competently, make knowledge available so people with the time and inclination to DIY can do so. $320.00 vs $28.00 Incredible!!!
I am an avid diyer. KZhead has helped me fix and save thousands. This by far the best video I have ever seen. Nicely done
Fun and entertaining.. I recently (yesterday) changed out my capacitor on my outside unit and this video was very helpful. Took some of the stress off of me thinking I was going to possibly get electrocuted..
VMXO you would grt electrocuted if you didn’t discharge the Capacitor
I'd hire ya! I do heating and air-conditioning work for a living and I think you should come work for me! You replaced that capacitor perfectly and you even took the right safety precautions. This is how all women should act when they have their periods. Smart, happy and funny!!!! Great video ! 😃
“To fix an AC, you need to be squatting. Ladies, this is easier for men, because their center of gravity is located in their dangling ballsacks.” 😂😂
I was really surprised that she mentioned discharging the capacitor. Bravo!
A little tip when changing a cap or even just checking a cap.... Use a Sharpie and jot down the wire colours directly on the cap if you don't feel like referencing the wiring schematic.
Absolutely splendid! You totally rock and now I am going to change the capacitor in our air conditioner!
This possibly the greatest video ever. Brilliant. You should do more videos for sure!!!!!!!!!! ❤️
The wires to the capacitor part killed me. I swear, my friend does the exact same thing when working on anything that requires directions or studying. She'll make weird associations and then request that I learn it her way because her way is the best way and it makes perfect sense. >_
DO MORE VIDS BRITTANY!!! THIS IS GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this more than any tutorial I have ever watched!
This is the best video I've ever seen...and also helpful. I have to do this literally tomorrow.
I'm no woman and I really like your videos, they're very funny and informative. Nice job!
Does this work with most capacitors? The wiring?
This is brilliant.
This is by far the best install video I have EVER watched in my life.
I've been sharing this with all my Service Techs! Lmmfao! Thank You!!!!
Couldn't finish the video. Royalty free ukulele made my ears bleed
Too much satire for you?
+MrStaticBlitz yeah, that's really clever *comedy* that would definitely stop the ( alleged) bleeding of the ears.
NOW I CAN'T UNHEAR IT
the funniest line was at the very end.. you missed it.
That mark on your arm looks suspiciously like an AK-47. Are you a soviet sleeper agent?
Even with all the jokes, this was still more informative than the video I watched about the same thing before this one, and that one was almost twice as long. Thanks for posting this, it was helpful. :)
Very Funny!!! Cracked up the whole time! Learned something about A/C too!!!
Lol, I learned and I laughed! Love your sense of humor. Thanks for the video!
Casually playing with a capacitor
She discharged it... You can piss on a capacitor if you discharge it first.
Misread instructions, penis looks like an exploded banana
wait, is my penis not supposed to look like an exploded banana?
she isn't fixing a capacitor, she is replacing a capacitor.
+PandaWonka basically pretty similar
I like the time in between the shots that leaves a little awkward yet funny moment
Safety also requires one to check the circuit after its shut off with a meter or voltage tester. Some air condittioners are wired wrong and can still have power to the unit. Some can have 2 or more units next to each other and one can turn off one going to a different unit by mistake.
A/C acting funny again, so I came back five years later looking for this video to replace my capacitor again. Thanks for the money saving advice!
Brittany, YOU ARE HILARIOUS! Keep on being you and don't let others tell you any different! Looking forward to your new videos!
OMG I just found this channel and I'm dying laughing. Keep up the good work!
I love your sense of humor. I hope you post more, than one video a year. By the way, I dig the AK tattoo.
"It was hot, and I was not even outside!" Just take off all your clothes. Problem solved.
+funny&cute but they won't fix it on purpose
Jail bait dude...jail bait.
Now that's funny.
please please oh god please make these woman's guide into a series. As a lady myself, I need you.
OH MY WORD, I need this to be a series.
my capacitor only has two prongs ,two red wires to one side and an orange to the other side ,can the two red wires go on any side ,there are no letters or markings?
I'm curious to know how many takes these videos had. I don't see how you're not laughing your asses off.
Honestly I came here from the A Woman's Guide to Changing A Tire and I'm so upset there is not much videos. Do more!!
Where do I submit my application?
I'd love if you continued this series!
You're awesome. Well done. And it helped me, so thanks!
What stores sell motor capacitors to do it yourselfers ?
Never change. You're amazing.
I googled how to replace a Capacitor and your video popped up first or it caught my eye. I decided to watch your video because I thought it would probably show more details or its basically a how to for dummy's type video/book. I got the safety glasses on but you didn't actually show turning off the power 😯 Safety is number one, not number two. I hope nobody get shocked 🤯
I wonder if the tire between the house and air conditioning units serves some purpose
Love it! I replaced mine yesterday and the whole time I was thinking brown wire is fan cuz this is a shitty fan! Added plus, thanks to you I didn't hit myself in the eyes with my boobs!
Beautiful, lovely, skillful, and willing to help girl. Thanks a lot
Girl, both of your repair vídeos are amazingly funny! I would take you out for dinner if I had the chance to meet you (:
🤔🤗😁thank you. I was just quoted $170 for capacitor n $ 475 for Hard start kit
Also.... capacitor in my unit only gas 2 wire connectors. The 1 you used has 3...
Man here! Proudly taught how to fix my ac by a hilarious woman! Thanks!
Serious question: Wouldn't you want to hit the power and test it out after you connect the leads? I'd be pissed at myself if I screwed it back in and put the panel on and then realize I messed something up.
She should have honestly tested the old cap with a meter first to make sure that was the problem. Sometimes it's just the fan motor that went bad, or the contactor, or if there is a circuit board in your unit then it could be that.
"just the fan motor"...
alphabeticalor Bad wording on my part, those fuckers can be $400 sometimes.
Nice.... I see JMS in Houston installed that System. Great call doing it yourself because that guy would’ve charged a fortune for that easy cheap part replacement.
An HVAC company wanted to charge me more than $200 to install one. A handyman told me he'd buy a capacitor and install it for $20 plus the cost of the capacitor. I'm a senior and, if I squat, I probably won't ever get up again. lol So I'm not going to install it on my own, but I wasn't going to let the handyman do it because I was told it's a procedure that only a trained HVAC tech should do. Now I feel much better about it and will give him a call.
3 years, needed new capacitor changed, came back to this video.
I love those videos, please make more! You are a genius
Love these! Please keep them coming!
I like the fact that the info is correct, not detailed but close enough. Funny too.
I wasn’t sure at first but I’m so here for this now.
AWESOME VIDEO!!!!! I cackled several times. Informative and entertaining. Thank you for making this.
the vid was great but theres alot of cancer down in the comments
This was amazing!
You're actually very charming and funny! well done!
I wish you'd come back. We need you to cheer us up with your wit and charm, specially during this time of the pandemic... Hope you guys are ok. 💕
Is that a birthmark on Brittney's right arm or a tattoo of AK47?
Ah man that was funny. Thanks for the laugh and the info. AC is working again!
As a member of the male patriarchy, I just want to say I fucking love this channel...Also, totally not objectifying women here, but females who can change tires/ac capacitors or just about do anything typically relegated to men, are super hot.
Very funny video. I'm a guy, and you helped explain to me how it's done. My house is "kindof", "maybe", "probably" hot too.
You’re the cutest! Loved. Loved. Loved. This vid!
great work!!
Thank you you’re great and kind
Love seeing women out here doing service work. Hate hearing Google said.
I love this, as a woman in the HVAC trade I could find 100% of te humor in this. I’ve been knocked it by my boobs one or twice thanks to capacitors 😂
Gold. Thanks girl, now i can change my capacitor safley.
I came back to see if that AK mark was explained. A few observations.. Its definitely an AK-47 silhouette, its definitely not a natural mark. It seems similar to a burn scar.
First time watching you. Omg shared this with everyone. As a side note now I don’t have to spend a fortune to hire out! Thanks
That look at 1:02 means "I can't spell it, but I know it's important."
I was thinking the same thing! 😂
i have been subscribe to you for 2 minutes now and i regret nothing
I'm in tears laughing, you're hilarious. And informative.
where were u at 3am this morning geese my kind of lingo . I am laughing as hard as I can your air conditioner is exactly like mine and capacitor looks rusty like mine
The real question is why don't either of you girls have boyfriends who could do this for you?
cuz they feminists
no, it isn't
They do- they're in the house baking cookies!
+Parakeet34 Where they rightfully belong.
Maybe they're gay
GREAT video! I'm cracking up over here - in a good way
This is genius comedy props to you :D Keep on making funny videos.
it's funny that these tutorials are better then others