A Woman's Guide To Changing An AC Capacitor

[@patuszodi7532]

As a man I'm glad that my superior ability to squat was acknowledged. Very nice

[@rolarge7219]

Awesome!!

[@falcoperegrinus82]

Is that an AK-47 shaped birthmark?

[@ichtozavuzovsky8370]

it is

[@DrNickRiveria]

how anti american.

[@bshinn4884]

Thinking the same thing?

[@bryanmartinez6600]

@@DrNickRiveria she's obviously Eastern European, the US doesn't have real women

[@LexCinnabon]

@@DrNickRiveria I'm a patriot and I own more AKs than I can recall.

[@ElecTrackProjects]

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!

[@marir3126]

More of these please. They're so simple and honestly so great for young girls to watch. It's relatable and helpful.

[@DressCIA]

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)

[@tiehut]

my HVAC tech charged me $200 for a $16 capacitor. I learned the hard way

[@billybassman21]

Good advice. At least your hardware store has them. I can't find them local anywhere that isn't a HVAC shop for techs.

[@tiehut]

billybassman21 ebay has them

[@ctheory83]

Thats good life advice.

[@Herbalchii]

Im an HVAC tech and that capacitor cost me $5 if that lol

[@teamtwiistz]

Lol you're hilarious. Where have you been all this time? KZbin Needs this series.

[@vahnn0]

"Remove the panel that's covering all the shit inside." For some reason that was the particular line that made me burst out laughing.

[@She_Tried_It]

"Safety is for pussies and I have one." Got me...

[@EricHillAuthor]

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!!!

[@mikesmolack199]

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 !

[@alphabeticalor]

What is there opinion of the lack of buttcrack at the top of her pants?

[@katieb2086]

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!

[@tfinavia01]

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!

[@Schlormpy]

oh my god this is the best shit I've ever accidentally watched on KZbin

[@viteashl3y]

You missed the opportunity to say "shit hit the fan"

[@namizmo]

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.

[@alexgayer85]

This must be the most valuable video on KZbin regarding changing AC capacitors. Thanks!

[@realeques]

is that a fucking AK47 tattoo on your arm???

[@kilorat]

Maybe it was a birthmark, and it's a sign of her destiny!

[@airbo5104]

I watched this whole video just to get a better look. And I still don't know if it a tattoo or a birthmark

[@lolageez1]

+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

[@quietlambj]

Why on earth would anyone have a tattoo of a gun on their biceps? It makes no metaphorical sense.

[@airbo5104]

+quietlambj check out my Guuuuuuunnnns

[@lorileighk]

100% top notch video! I would've never learned the proper way to clip the leads to the actual prongs on the capacitor! I watched several "men" do these capacitor videos and their hands were inevitably in the way of the camera. Women rock. Go ladies everywhere!

[@harmdizzle1979]

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 KZbin....all while going through menopause

[@200remember]

Couldn't finish the video. Royalty free ukulele made my ears bleed

[@cmc3223]

Too much satire for you?

[@elysekennedy2696]

+MrStaticBlitz yeah, that's really clever *comedy* that would definitely stop the ( alleged) bleeding of the ears.

[@MrNomis1999]

NOW I CAN'T UNHEAR IT

[@green323turbo]

the funniest line was at the very end.. you missed it.

[@andyscharlach8806]

Thanks so much! You inspired me to try to replace the capacitor on my A/C, and saved me $200. You're great!

[@davidm.1098]

I am an avid diyer. KZbin has helped me fix and save thousands. This by far the best video I have ever seen. Nicely done

[@bigidiot123]

That mark on your arm looks suspiciously like an AK-47. Are you a soviet sleeper agent?

[@scrainbow1234]

“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.” 😂😂

[@AirIUnderwater]

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. >_

[@brookenorton9315]

The fact that your color coding helped me remember which goes where is the best

[@nickaalex]

"It was hot, and I was not even outside!" Just take off all your clothes. Problem solved.

[@iampuga1530]

+funny&cute but they won't fix it on purpose

[@deanban]

Jail bait dude...jail bait.

[@1ivannthegreat]

Now that's funny.

[@DAVOinIN]

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.

[@icedink87]

I was really surprised that she mentioned discharging the capacitor. Bravo!

[@michaelatkinson4434]

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.

[@mikesmolack199]

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 ! 😃

[@EvgeniyMimiloki]

I'm no woman and I really like your videos, they're very funny and informative. Nice job!

[@OFFICALFUZZFUR]

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..

[@khalidhebshi5318]

VMXO you would grt electrocuted if you didn’t discharge the Capacitor

[@MichaelV-ii7mw]

Does this work with most capacitors? The wiring?

[@ShelbyLouHunter]

please please oh god please make these woman's guide into a series. As a lady myself, I need you.

[@Yo_Its_Matty_ice]

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.

[@noobish3723]

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.

[@alphabeticalor]

"just the fan motor"...

[@noobish3723]

alphabeticalor Bad wording on my part, those fuckers can be $400 sometimes.

[@erichouser2434]

The real question is why don't either of you girls have boyfriends who could do this for you?

[@XTRIPLEPXx]

cuz they feminists

[@seidiyonamine7658]

no, it isn't

[@cacti485]

They do- they're in the house baking cookies!

[@ployter94]

+Parakeet34 Where they rightfully belong.

[@nootnoot8543]

Maybe they're gay

[@purplp3opletr]

I'm curious to know how many takes these videos had. I don't see how you're not laughing your asses off.

[@SilverMiraii]

Googled why air conditioner not working google said it's probably a defective capacitor, googled what's a capacitor, google said it's an electrical component that can hold a charge, google what's charge google said it's a difference in the number of electrons and protons in matter, causing the matter to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. Googled what's an electron what's a proton, what's matter, what's a force, what's electromagnetic field. Google said, an electron is a subatomic particle with a negative electrical charge found in all atoms, a proton is also a subatomic particle with positive electrical charge equal to that of a electron, matter is all stuff in the universe, google also said force is a change in acceleration or direction, and an electromagnetic field is a property of the universe that affects charged matter making it experience a force. Googled what's a subatomic particle what's an atom, what's acceleration, what's an universe. Google said a subatomic particle is a particle of matter much smaller than atoms, acceleration is the change in velocity or the change in direction of an object, and the universe is all existing matter and space as a whole, everything we know. Googled, what's velocity, google said velocity is the change in displacement over the change in time, google what is displacement. google said it's change in position of an object in relation to a reference. Ok, that would've been a little bit too far, but at least got all the facts down, now we know what a capacitor is :)

[@tulio3571]

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?

[@jpp9876]

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.

[@brisnbetsinher5065]

I wonder if the tire between the house and air conditioning units serves some purpose

[@razorbackblood06]

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.

[@nichole6332]

I am so glad you popped up on my recommended list. Youre amazing.

[@rock53355]

3:58 lies! you had a man filming this because 3:39

[@mikefolliard]

What stores sell motor capacitors to do it yourselfers ?

[@annemartin8269]

Absolutely splendid! You totally rock and now I am going to change the capacitor in our air conditioner!

[@kdll1309]

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 🤯

[@illusivec]

No. Please don't. Changing a tire is one thing. Playing with big ass cap with possibly thousands watts of charge is another thing. If you forget to discharge it before handling, there is a very real possibility that capacitor will kill you. Even after discharging it, i wouldn't touch that thing without insulator gloves. It could be damaged, and while trying to pry it from the unit it could blow up. Low chance of this happening, but why gamble with your life? Unless you are experienced in high power electronics, this is not an operation you should be performing by yourself regardless of gender. Call in a professional.

[@tiehut]

yeah it's much to pay someone $300 to do this. yes i am being sarcastic

[@ridonculous8374]

+flanker pussie!!

[@xRUSSIANMEx]

Run caps don't hold charge. Only start caps. And even those have resistors build into them to discharge them

[@rameynoodles152]

You have no idea what you are talking about, or you are trolling... All capacitors hold charge. That's the definition of a capacitor. If it doesn't hold a charge, then it's not a capacitor. Also, resistors resist the flow of current, and do not help to discharge capacitors.

[@BluAravena]

Dipshit, this was a year ago. This was LONG before the tire video.

[@jasonmiers955]

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!

[@sciencematters1614]

Where do I submit my application?

[@HansGarage]

Brittany, YOU ARE HILARIOUS! Keep on being you and don't let others tell you any different! Looking forward to your new videos!

[@RandomDudeFromSomewhere]

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. :)

[@taliabrown5564]

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 😂

[@ToothyGus]

Casually playing with a capacitor

[@P2000Camaro]

She discharged it... You can piss on a capacitor if you discharge it first.

[@liamcollister]

Misread instructions, penis looks like an exploded banana

[@PandaMan02]

wait, is my penis not supposed to look like an exploded banana?

[@PandaMan02]

she isn't fixing a capacitor, she is replacing a capacitor.

[@Elizabeth-ts4om]

+PandaWonka basically pretty similar

[@smeminem1258]

I like the time in between the shots that leaves a little awkward yet funny moment

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

It’s a capacitor thing. I been doing stuff like that since I was 5 (not ac’s yet)

[@Superior123123Cool]

the vid was great but theres alot of cancer down in the comments

[@LeAcacia]

Stereotypical male here... You’re awesome. Hilarious and informative. Kudos.

[@LiveForPanda]

Is that a birthmark on Brittney's right arm or a tattoo of AK47?

[@stephaniedavis8925]

3 years, needed new capacitor changed, came back to this video.

[@whooztomcruz]

😂 Freakin Hilarious 😎 Way To Go Fishy 🐠

[@jennjackman4037]

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!!

[@billyb2]

This is by far the best install video I have EVER watched in my life.

[@stephaniedavis8925]

I love this more than any tutorial I have ever watched!

[@lottasunshine1325]

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.

[@cuzuvmcvoy]

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. 💕

[@derekaarstad5475]

Love seeing women out here doing service work. Hate hearing Google said.

[@mariaholtz1]

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!

[@britnyank9002]

This is the best video I've ever seen...and also helpful. I have to do this literally tomorrow.

[@kingkrk7567]

Man here! Proudly taught how to fix my ac by a hilarious woman! Thanks!

[@r1ffd0ct0r]

This possibly the greatest video ever. Brilliant. You should do more videos for sure!!!!!!!!!! ❤️

[@hadllih]

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

[@bestopaever8418]

You forgot to talk about taking the old capassitor to the capassitor store to get a new one that was the same as the old one, except not so disfunctional...

[@mayor4x4]

That look at 1:02 means "I can't spell it, but I know it's important."

[@lynn9744]

I was thinking the same thing! 😂

[@Taco1011]

"Safety is for pussies..... And I have one" LMAO

[@SuzeMorrison]

Never change. You're amazing.

[@RS4393]

I like the fact that the info is correct, not detailed but close enough. Funny too.

[@annaburke-herrera3563]

OH MY WORD, I need this to be a series.

[@sdafasdfasdfsda]

OMG I just found this channel and I'm dying laughing. Keep up the good work!

[@jackguthrie5489]

This chick has me in tears. Love her

[@samanthadoss5807]

I wasn’t sure at first but I’m so here for this now.

[@JoseGadi1991]

i have been subscribe to you for 2 minutes now and i regret nothing

[@MellowOutMoogy]

the "on my period" part was 3x's louder than the video before it. A faint "what are you watching?" came from another room of my house

[@adallas2190]

I'd love if you continued this series!

[@PoeLemic]

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.

[@delanosleads]

I love your sense of humor. I hope you post more, than one video a year. By the way, I dig the AK tattoo.

[@philspaghet]

TFW you read AC capacitor as AC current specific capacitor because you're studying for an Electrical Engineering exam and irresponsibly watching youtube videos and you were all like "TF is an AC specific capacitor? Is it on the test??? Damn I'm screwed... oh wait, lol ok"

[@Off-Grid]

Ah man that was funny. Thanks for the laugh and the info. AC is working again!

[@brucemou1]

Can you bring me a beer while I watch the football game?

[@LexCinnabon]

That AK tattoo though

[@alankanotor]

Girl, both of your repair vídeos are amazingly funny! I would take you out for dinner if I had the chance to meet you (:

[@stevemiller6968]

2 things... 1) did not read mensturating at first... must be a guy thing. 2) it is scary just how much your backyard and house looks like mine (really!). Did you change out my capacitor and break it so I had to get a new capacitor and change it out? Yours truly, ~Herm

[@javierorozco4193]

🤔🤗😁thank you. I was just quoted $170 for capacitor n $ 475 for Hard start kit

[@javierorozco4193]

Also.... capacitor in my unit only gas 2 wire connectors. The 1 you used has 3...

[@brooksadamson1993]

was that a rifle tattoo on her right bicep?

[@Djlindo3]

Ak-47

[@brooksadamson1993]

+Dj Lindo cool. thanks for the clarification. I'm ignorant when it comes to guns...ironic when I have family members that actually own a gunshop...lol I'm a disgrace!

[@DarkoTDR]

I'm surprised you never heard of kalashnikov.

[@elysekennedy2696]

+Brooks Adamson no you're not, your family members are! lol jk, but, not jk. k?

[@bosserman1964]

You will get ALOT of women lit up literally. good luck !

[@littleblanquita]

Fixed my AC. Thanks chick.

[@ramalama246]

I'm sure you know this at this point, but you have a comedic gift. You will be huge if you keep going! And don't worry I'm taking about your popularity, not your wasteline.

[@edharison3787]

Um idk if this is a joke video or a serious one but either way she successfully fixed one of the easiest things to fix on a ac unit so congrats

[@jamie6811]

it's funny that these tutorials are better then others

[@kelseaweber3636]

This is the most amazing repair video on the internet.

[@pa7r1c3k]

The jokes are so bad I could not stop laughing :D Amazing work