We Were Right! Echo Messed Up BIG TIME! Do You Think They Fixed It?

[@Chickanic]

Thanks So Much For Watching! Tell me what you think? Did Echo fix the problem with stronger plastic or will the metal arbor still melt the trimmer line inside?

[@lukeroberts6019]

Maybe they should just go back to the old design that actually works.

[@Chickanic]

@@lukeroberts6019 100%

[@natehendricksen3338]

Thanks for the report. Love your content. Very helpful.

[@bobwollard9105]

I think the 500 head will still melt. It will just take longer. That will extend the life outside of the warranty period and....job done.

[@elained9591]

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Echo should go back to what works…I have an old SRM 210 that I’ll watch your videos and finish repairing. But I really love my Stihl.

[@hosocat1410]

Your experience with echo sounds familiar to anyone who has ever dealt with government or corporate bureaucracy. Great job being so persistent and not giving up!

[@brianhillis3701]

Sounds like the echo corporate needs to have some heads changed.😅

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Sounds a lot like "flex-gate" with Apple notebooks. It took YEARS to prove to Apple that the ribbon cable connecting the screen was too short. Apple finally issued a recall to replace those short ribbon cables... with the SAME too-short ribbon cable! And they did not extend the recall to newer models with the exact same problem!!! - edit: Or the plastic oil intercooler on Pentastar engines, or the oil-submerged oil pump drive belt in Ford pickup engines (forget the model), or the transverse compressor in LG refrigerators, or... Simple formula. Corporation makes a new design to save them a few fractions of a percent per unit, paying customers are the beta-test, units fail in droves, company denies all responsibility as long as possible, aftermarket parts and independent repair create a useful fix, corporation takes credit for the fix. - For these trimmers, the "fix" sems to be putting a 400 or 450 series trimmer head on.

[@nicklutz61]

With nearly 500K subs, they better start listening. Social media is the new "word of mouth" and boy does "word of mouth" get around fast on social media. Congrats on your channel and thank you for propagating change in the industry, you are a true hero!

[@mark.4277]

My echo trimmer is 19 years old. It still has everything original on it, even the spark plug. It has never given me any problems and I don't baby it. Great video 💯

[@rednecksdoitbetter491]

Mines not 19 years old she’s around 24 years old and I’ve done new air filter and spark plug and new fuel lines about 5 or so years ago but I tried this new head when it came out and it’s melted like I burned it 😂❤

[@craigbraswell4269]

Same here, I bought mine from a guy that had it for 10 years and was replacing all of his equipment. I've had it for around 10 years myself, best 150 bucks ever, I also have an echo pb770t that's 15 years old and works like a champ.

[@demuntresmith6666]

My echo weed 14 years old no problem with original plug change air filter.i use 93 Oct and the echo high dollar 2 cycle oil. It starts on the third or fourth pull

[@mark.4277]

@@demuntresmith6666 yep 3 pulls

[@mark.4277]

@@craigbraswell4269 Nice 👍

[@BearE9090]

You got the company to finally own up to their flaw and address the problem. Chances are they would have left it for years and not do anything about it if it wasn't for you. Great job on saving consumer frustration and cost.

[@bluecar5556]

And I Would Have Gotten Away With It Too, If It Weren't For Your Social Media Shenanigans!

[@elitecystuning]

Except it isn’t a problem …. Ppl let them burn up and as a guide on the ground (your trimmer head should never hit the ground !! User error! SMH And always use wide open throttle …. Line does make diff and no one used those stock heads lol

[@Secondchance1223]

good video I have always liked echo trimmers its nice to see somebody keeping the big guys in check every once in a while

[@uncleeddie-xo9ln]

Thanks!

[@jorgerosario904]

Hey Chickanic, thanks for the info. Here in the caribbean, where it never gets cold, this is very helpful. Keep up the great work you do. Gracias!🇵🇷

[@johnlincicum6390]

Get a 450 and be done with it. I put the 450 on the 225 and 266.

[@JasPlun]

Upgraded my old Shindiawa T-230 with a 400 head and it is amazing especially with a pre-Echo owned Shindiawa. I am not a huge fan of Echo because they took THE BEST Weed Whacker made and changed it to their Echo weed whacker. 30 years old folks! All original except for the carb I had it replaced 2 years ago, but its still original everything else. I used it two years commercial and then kept it as my home owner after I quit doing lawns. I still have it and it is still my go to Weed eater so light and powerful! When I took it to our local Echo dealer to upgrade the head since Echo owns Shindiawa now the owner told me never sell it just rebuild it when time comes because its a pre-emissions model so it has tons of power.

[@charlesbeall2589]

T R I M M E R 🤡

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

​@@charlesbeall2589feel better?

[@donnyarmstrong9559]

Go get'em girl! Living my best La Vida Loca here in southeastern Arizona

[@Crivas420]

Thank you so much. Young lady you have saved me so much money. This old lady can fix her weed eater by herself. Thank you😊‼️

[@holgerkuester7018]

Hope to see you at Equip. Congrats on half a million!

[@mikefromwv1010]

Your videos are more than just helpful. They are very enjoyable to watch. Congratulations on hitting 500k looking forward and hoping you reach another 500k.

[@anthonyelyas2040]

Long time viewer here. I took your advice a few weeks ago and upgraded my 24 year old SRM230 to a speed feed 400 and couldn't be happier. I maintain 2.5 acres with this trimmer, so it gets a lot of use for a homeowner, and I must say I've never had one problem with it. I love your channel, and the transition when you closed the shop seems to be working well for you. Tony in Texas

[@WisconsinWanderer]

Thank you Bre😊

[@williamwelch7]

Thanks Bre. Jeremy's a great guy, love his channel, too. I still wish I could get one of your stickers. I bought a speedfeed 400 at your recommendation and I love it!

[@badbob]

You go get em girl. I always enjoy it when you expose faulty equipment and force them to do something about it. I own the speed feed 400 thanks to you and love it on my Stihl. Thought we would see little Briggs in the video. Oh well maybe next time. Thanks again for a great video. Congrats on almost 500,000!

[@RoryDSmith]

You are so cool how can anybody not like your videos.

[@Last_Chance.]

Cool and hott

[@cathyb2204]

We're nothing without a place to congregate and an articulate, knowledgeable voice! Thank you!

[@jerrygeorgopolis8015]

Excellent video ! Thank you !!

[@tommmarree3689]

CONGRATS on the upcoming 500K !!!!

[@KPrimeau1]

Omgosh I got in at the begining. You rock and thank you for everything.

[@OGRocker1]

Morning Bre, hope all is well in your neck of the woods. You and Ron take care and stay safe. thanks for the share.

[@jasandova7839]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@markeckman3662]

I appreciate what you do a lot. I have an electric mower, leaf blower and trimmer. So why do I watch? Because of stuff like this. Finding a trusted source is always the best. You go girl!

[@davidcarson9550]

Keep up the good work 😊 I have learned a lot from you thank you 😊

[@joem807]

Very good! Glad they listened to you!

[@ryanjustus1832]

They technically didn’t cause as she said it’s the metal piece they claim user error. I run a 410u with a speed feed 400 no issues won’t by a 500 till they fix that metal piece

[@jimv.661]

Wallered out...love it!

[@440tomcat]

Now that's what I call a heads up video

[@redlywaxer]

Chicanic, you are just the best! We have learned so much from you!

[@camo-dad7424]

Another winner dear🎉. Keep up the amazing work 👍.

[@Chickanic]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@jamesduncan578]

I no longer have to deal with lawn maintenance but as an ex-mechanic I find your channel not only informative, but highly entertaining. Keep it up.

[@douglaskerr6813]

You go girl keep them honest and keep the heat on them

[@howardcarroll3964]

Thank you for all you do ! Keep up the good work !

[@kencross25]

Give Echo Corp your best Southern," I really hate to even bring up this small thing up, but" and "bless your heart". We're behind you 💯👍and can hardly wait to hear what Echo Corp has for an answer.

[@jondickson75]

My favorite new you tube channel. Thank you for what you do.

[@Joe-cp2db]

You are our best representative that we could have

[@jamesfileccia3773]

Nice job Bri....keep after em!!!

[@redlywaxer]

Same things happen in the automotive world, which is where I work. Thanks so much for all your videos!

[@InTime-x3j]

As soon as I saw that I thought heat transfer. You are awesome!!!

[@timmoore3386]

Congratulations on 500K!!!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Stay on them!!!! Thanks!

[@lynnlutjen3819]

Good job watching out for us! ❤👍👍

[@haroldrogers8711]

You go girl, give them a hard time when you get there!😊

[@gpmech7]

Good Job! Keep us posted.

[@elrobo3568]

Thank you for all you do!

[@firemanj35]

Outstanding job. Thanks for fighting for us.

[@scottdavidson5816]

Have fun on ur trip

[@Michael_Ellicott]

In regard to spreading the word about your videos, .. I recently linked your you tube video to a fellow user on an International Triumph motorcycle owner group on face book .. the discussion there at the time was regarding fuel stabilizers etc and yours on Ethanol Shield was much appreciated

[@peterferguson5749]

Hope to see you at the show, first time going !!

[@dwainblackwelder4078]

Thank you for all you do and the great information you share with us all.

[@rdmckeever7645]

Great job! Proves the old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Echo corporate folks must not have known that saying...

[@MarkMcCann-k3e]

Thanks for making a difference!

[@kjf1179]

GOOD WORK

[@vasnellen9158]

Thanks for all you do. I have an old Shindaiwa Brush cutter. It is still a warrior. I wasted money on a deal, a Black Max 4 cycle, the hardest ever to start. I earned enough money this Summer and went to HD and bought a new Echo gas trimmer. Love it! I know it is not perfect but for $250 it is a jewel.

[@electricboatal]

Bravo regarding your work in getting this problem resolved. As my Grandmother from Fort Smith would always say “the squeaky wheel always gets the grease”. As a child I didn’t have a clue what she was talking about. I strongly dislike making a fuss about problems with any product. I would just quit buying it and that will never do a thing to get a solution to fix the problem. Good job on this fix. Best Regards Al Hartley

[@davef.2329]

You go, girl!!! Thanx.

[@Davidjb37721]

Thanks for your input and help

[@brandtlee1746]

Thanks for all your information. You've always had an answer to most issues I've come across. I collect and use older chainsaws like EVL 660, Shindawi and Jonshereds.

[@coxandsonmachine2128]

Glad someone figured it out.

[@brucemadden1626]

Yes, you certainly do "save us time, money, and frustration"😃. Please keep up the excellnt work!

[@alisaproctor7725]

Thank you for your efforts to help consumers.

[@miker8915]

Great channel, thank you for helping all of us on our equipment. Thank you for posting 😀

[@sam__304]

You are only one voice , but you are our voice, Thanks Bree

[@davidwinters2084]

Love you channel you always are honest great tips, and tricks

[@ericgautreaux1752]

Go get em,girl!

[@RobertWMenotte]

It's people like you that keep the rest of us grounded and in the know. Under normal instances , no one would know of any of the things you present. Informative as alway.

[@jdubya54]

Great job. Thanks for your persistence!!

[@James-fs4rn]

👍🏻 bought the ethanol shield because you recommended

[@gregritter5883]

You have the good work for we’re right behind you or beside you

[@77gmcnut]

My hunch is the change in head design is economics. 500k subscribers! CONGRATULATIONS! I enjoy your videos and your spunk.

[@beardgang594]

Absolutely love your channel. Getting into small engine repair and I've found several of your videos very helpful!!

[@dennis9081]

I love you tenacity! You go girl!

[@jasonsmith373]

We appreciate all the footwork you do, so thank you more than us! (How's Briggs?)

[@yveskc1]

Good job, keep them on their toes.

[@joebradley7317]

Good Saturday Morning Bre !!!

[@glasswinder]

Thanks for informing the flaws to the manufacturers and customers 🎉🎉

[@anthonywright5603]

I love watching your videos and I have been a mechanic for about 50 years your knowledge in the way you present problems fix it, it’s fabulous

[@iamanme5976]

Thanks again for all you do...Keep the big boys straight...

[@paulprigge1209]

I suspect it’ll be less time than that before you hit 500,000 congratulations young lady well deserved!

[@DennisSantoro-f5g]

Thank you for everything you do

[@MarkChatagnier-r7l]

Thanks for all the content you provide. I buy, repair and sell riding mowers. I recently purchased a Echo GT 225 for my own use. The head was gone. So i purchased a Chinese head that didn't fit. So I am now going to purchase the 400 on your link. Again, Keep up the good work.

[@jeremyankney1733]

Thank you for the years of knowledge that you bring to us.

[@beaverc2884]

500k subscribers but I looked at your views, you're reaching a TON of people. Good job on getting the word out, congratulations on 500k. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🎉🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🤠

[@andreabond3501]

110% Agree with you Bree it’s the metal insert

[@sferg9582]

Congrats on the 500K !! WooHoo!

[@oznetyoutube125]

Great Job, MC. Thank You for bringing things like this to our attention, and for advocating on our behalf !!

[@martymartinez2741]

I have been seeing your videos for about 2 years now and I subscribed this year, I am very pleased with the quality of your videos.

[@michaelisola6328]

Thanks for being our advocate!

[@garychaiken808]

Great job. Thank you 😊

[@MrMoonpie001]

Thank you for all you do!!!! Great job!!!! Moonpie!

[@kenhurley4441]

Hope you hit the 500K soon! If I lived closer I'd bring all of my outdoor equipment to you! Tell Echo they won't hear an echo,,, they'll hear a "ROAR" from all of us!🤣

[@skyepilotte11]

Nice job Bre...

[@greg33033]

you're #1, you're #1, you win!!!! i have had an echo srm2400-sb for 20+ years and like it. only changed the fuel lines, plug and air filter haven't had an issue with it. keep up with the informative videos.

[@williamjones3639]

I believe in you Chickanic. You are so wonderful.

[@dkat1108]

I would imagine there are many types of plastic that can handle heat better than others. But like anything it probably cost more and they went cheap. Thanks for the hard work.

[@dennisclapp7527]

Thanks Chickanic

[@RetiredClay]

Great job

[@briangoldman8209]

Love your updates. I’m still convinced that Echo makes the best trimmers. On another topic you mentioned in a video about Echo trimmers oozing an oily mess on the engine. I found a solution to that issue.

[@frankstavalo5788]

Keep up the great work.