Comments on: Vehicle Choices, Air Conditioning Leaks And Mower Carb Repair http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/564/episode-81-vehicles-airconditioning-mowers/ The Handyguys are two avid DIYers sharing their experiences working around the house. Our weekly video and audio podcasts feature answers to your questions, head-to-head tool tests and other DIY and home improvement topics. If you have a question regarding your home, let us know using the contact tab on our site or call us at (818) 804-8665. We respond to all questions and may use your question on-the-air in a future broadcast. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you around the home! Fri, 18 May 2012 19:38:10 +0000 hourly 1 By: gagasonata http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/564/episode-81-vehicles-airconditioning-mowers/#comment-15528 gagasonata Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:56:20 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=564#comment-15528 Nice! Great tips as usual! Nice! Great tips as usual!

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/564/episode-81-vehicles-airconditioning-mowers/#comment-714 The Handyguys Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:26:33 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=564#comment-714 Check out episode 14 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/85/episode-14-getting-that-mower-going If you can, when you buy gas, make sure it doesnt have the additive Ethanol. According to my small engine guy it causes a lot of problems. Use fresh gas only, premium, no ethanol. Try changing the plug, make sure the oil is not low or too full, air filter is clean, fuel filter is not clogged. You may try some sea foam in the carb to clean things out if the oil level is right and the filters are clean and the plug is good. beyond that it may need to go to the shop. Check out episode 14 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/85/episode-14-getting-that-mower-going
If you can, when you buy gas, make sure it doesnt have the additive Ethanol. According to my small engine guy it causes a lot of problems. Use fresh gas only, premium, no ethanol.
Try changing the plug, make sure the oil is not low or too full, air filter is clean, fuel filter is not clogged. You may try some sea foam in the carb to clean things out if the oil level is right and the filters are clean and the plug is good. beyond that it may need to go to the shop.

]]> By: Earl Matis http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/564/episode-81-vehicles-airconditioning-mowers/#comment-712 Earl Matis Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:39:48 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=564#comment-712 Iwas mowing my yard and my mower stopped and wouldn't restart. what are some common reasons why I couldn't get it to restart? Thanks, Earl Iwas mowing my yard and my mower stopped and wouldn’t restart. what are some common reasons why I couldn’t get it to restart?
Thanks, Earl

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/564/episode-81-vehicles-airconditioning-mowers/#comment-698 The Handyguys Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:12:28 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=564#comment-698 Thanks David! Great tips. Thanks David! Great tips.

]]> By: Sue http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/564/episode-81-vehicles-airconditioning-mowers/#comment-693 Sue Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:44:18 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=564#comment-693 Great post! Great post!

]]> By: David http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/564/episode-81-vehicles-airconditioning-mowers/#comment-691 David Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:26:56 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=564#comment-691 Answers to air conditioner leaking water. It normals, but leaking water insider the house is not normal. I had answers this question somewhere and It seems the same question pop up here. The pan has a PVC condensation drain line. It has become blocked and the pan is filling and overflowing. It is relatively easy to fix. You need a shop vac, a hacksaw, a 1" PVC connector and some PVC primer (get clear if possible) and glue. First turn the system off to stop producing more condensation. Cut the PVC pipe in a straight section as close to the pan as possible with the hacksaw. Suck the end of the pipe going in to the pan with the shop vac ( this is usually where the clog forms). Seal the hose over the pipe with your hand for maximum suction. Make sure to suck all the water that will come out. Next repeat on other end of cut pipe. If the pipe empties in to a pump on the floor, don't bother with sucking the other end. Make sure both ends of cut pipe are dry. Apply primer to 1 1/2" of each end of cut pipes as well as inside of both ends of connector. Next apply cement to end of one pipe and inside of one end of connector. Insert pipe into connector and hold for 30 seconds. Do this quickly as glue fuses PVC very quickly. Repeat on other end and you're done. You could pay a HVAC technician to fix it. Answers to air conditioner leaking water. It normals, but leaking water insider the house is not normal. I had answers this question somewhere and It seems the same question pop up here.

The pan has a PVC condensation drain line. It has become blocked and the pan is filling and overflowing. It is relatively easy to fix. You need a shop vac, a hacksaw, a 1″ PVC connector and some PVC primer (get clear if possible) and glue.

First turn the system off to stop producing more condensation. Cut the PVC pipe in a straight section as close to the pan as possible with the hacksaw. Suck the end of the pipe going in to the pan with the shop vac ( this is usually where the clog forms). Seal the hose over the pipe with your hand for maximum suction. Make sure to suck all the water that will come out. Next repeat on other end of cut pipe. If the pipe empties in to a pump on the floor, don’t bother with sucking the other end.

Make sure both ends of cut pipe are dry. Apply primer to 1 1/2″ of each end of cut pipes as well as inside of both ends of connector. Next apply cement to end of one pipe and inside of one end of connector. Insert pipe into connector and hold for 30 seconds. Do this quickly as glue fuses PVC very quickly. Repeat on other end and you’re done.

You could pay a HVAC technician to fix it.

]]> By: The Handyman http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/564/episode-81-vehicles-airconditioning-mowers/#comment-688 The Handyman Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:18:53 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=564#comment-688 A sedan is a great for Handyguy Paul. They're great for flowers, cakes and Tupperware parties. Besides, it's not that expensive to rent a truck from the lumber store to take home anything over four feet. Congrats on the new car! The Handyman for the Common Man A sedan is a great for Handyguy Paul. They’re great for flowers, cakes and Tupperware parties. Besides, it’s not that expensive to rent a truck from the lumber store to take home anything over four feet.

Congrats on the new car!
The Handyman for the Common Man

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