I watched that for the comedy alone mate. Strangely satisfying to watch. You have just stopped me running off to replace a 3 year old dish washer though. Time to get dressed and drag that dish washer out.

@MervsServiceSecrets

6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

How does this guy not have WAY more views, good humor, good advice and to the point.

@seting9159

3 жыл бұрын

I've been saying the same thing since I found him a little while ago. I've started spreading the word on other channels. Hopefully we can pump him up to 500k subscribers by the end of the year. He deserves it!

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Somebody once pointed to one of my videos on reddit and we started getting more views. Not sure how that works though. You might like my fancy Merch store too! teespring.com/stores/mervs-merch

@MakerBees333

Жыл бұрын

KZread despises competence… this is what the Red Green Show wanted to be, what This old House needed to be, and what Tim Allen tried to say on Home Improvement before the producers on those shows got a hold of them. Amazing stuff.

The absolute best and funniest DIY I have ever watched in my whole life. 😁😂

Merv, DUDE..... found your video through a search for a fix, stayed for the entertainment! I can't say enough about how enjoyable your videos are (no matter what Helen says!) Not to mention the little tips and things to look out for... much appreciated! Six pairs of Likes and 12 save-tys.. Kudos!.

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Mervolution! Sure do hope you'll share.

Thanks for you videos, I fixed my dishwasher myself . It had stopped sraying and cleaning. Cost 60 bucks for the part.. Not bad for a 64 year old woman.

@MervsServiceSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

Enjoyed the humor and information. Made me smile and now I know how to fix my dishwasher.

I was here 6 months ago and had to replace my drain hose - your video helped me be brave for that project... now I'm back because I *think* my circulating pump has failed... LOVE this video - I'll be bookmarking it better so that I don't spend the first hour of my repair looking for "that awesome video that really helped us last time".

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Great! Please be sure to hit that share button.

Wonderful videos. I learned that this process is beyond my skill, but it will help me understand what a service person is recommending and doing. Thanks for your delightful and informative videos!!

I may just watch these videos when I don't need to repair anything. So entertaining and helpful Give our love to Helen :) ha ha

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! And I'll send Helen your love. -Merv Himself

Your video was awesome. Watched 3 to find a solution to my dishwasher. Ours machine was so very different that it didn't correlate well. But I gotta say that seeing the glass stuck in the part, tipped me off. I took everything apart until I found something that was clogged. And a couple hours in, I found the blade near the motor that was incapable of moving due to a gunk of debri. Thanks a Ton!!!

@LD-jg3vq

3 жыл бұрын

And you are the only repair guy I've ever been entertained by while watching!!! Make some more videos!

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Merv I THOROUGHLY enjoyed your videos and actually learned something from them! Thank you SO MUCH! Keep it up!

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

love it Merv .. great fix for the pump .. keep them coming

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

thanks for all the info, could not get my stainer out, will try again thanks to you

I did what you did in stage 1 the other day but couldn’t get the top arm to start spinning. After watching your stage 2 video this morning I was reinvigorated and dragged the old girl out and put her on her front and found that the recirc pump had a small wrapper in the intake covering 90% of the impellers. No wonder the pump wasn’t good enough to get the top arm going. I’ve never thought to record a fit and well dish washer arms spinning so when I saw the bottom arm spinning and water flowing out of the stagnant top arm I just wasn’t sure whether the bottom arm looked fit and well in terms of speed or not. Very glad I watched your amusing and inspiring video mate. Thanks again from across the pond 👍

Educational and entertaining! My favorite 💪🏽🔥

Merv, you are the man!

Thanks for the useful info and humor

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Much obliged. Please be sure to like and share!

I absolutely love the humor and information in these videos!

@MervsServiceSecrets

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

I don't know how I got here. But I love your story telling.

@MervsServiceSecrets

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. You'll love our tee shirts even better. check out my store! mervs-merch.creator-spring.com/?

Great learning and Laughing experience!!!!

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Merv.....you the man.

I didn’t know the Duluth voice guy also did maintenance work lol this is awesome

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Please be sure to subscribe and, importantly, hit the share button to send our links to friends. It really helps us.

Great job, thanks!

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Love it !! Thanks Merv

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Great video Merv. Always wondered how the flow flapper worked. Thanks

@MervsServiceSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Expained in a way even i can understand...thumbs WAY up!

Great concept… makes learning mundane and understandable tasks fun. Thanks for the tips. Your channel is very informative, useful, and hilarious. Keep punchin’ merve!

@MervsServiceSecrets

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Thanks Merv. A new drain pump did the fix. Pretty cheap too.

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Be sure to post a pic of your accomplishment on social and tag me @MervsService on Twitter, or @MervServe on Instagram !

Merv, you're awesome!

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

You too!

Love the videos. Well done sir. Thank you

@MervsServiceSecrets

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You have the most entertaining videos I think I'd watch them even if my dishwasher wasn't giving me trouble. You crack me up lol. Very informative not just funny. It looks like my water pump is out. This single mom doesn't have the money to pay someone. I wish I did I'd love to keep the professionals busy but I don't. Washing dishes by hand for 4 people isn't a good way to spend my time. Thank you for the tips tricks and laughs.

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Is water coming into the machine at all?

Great video sir,really really enjoyed ,thanks a lot 😅

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

LOL! tThis is the most hilarious, entertaining, practical and to the point video for diy I've ever seen!!!

@MervsServiceSecrets

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Be sure to hit the "THANKS" button beneath my video!

Great video. Your voice reminded me of the TV show " The waltons" when grandpa would tell a story via voice over. Thanks

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I love your videos! You are hilarious and very knowledgeable!

@MervsServiceSecrets

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Geez... I forgot why I even logged on your video,lol. Oh yeahhh... Cause my darn washer gushes a river out as soon as I run it ! I thought I was on the comedy channel or somethin. Thank you so much for the humor! It made my cautastrophie slip my mind . Wish I could meet someone with your humor in this crazy world, lol. If nothing else,every day problems wouldnt seem so bad 🙂Helen's a lucky gal !

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. If your dishwasher is leaking, sounds like it might be the door seal at the bottom. Have you checked it?

DUDE! Amazing video. Entertaining AND informative. PLEASE DO THOSE OTHER VIDEOS YOU PROMISED!!!! My dishwasher just stopped cleaning after about 7 years. I suspect it might be that the pods I'm using don't come out the door, but I've cleaned everything and the filter, short of taking it fully apart on its back. But now that I've watched this, hell yeah, I'm doing it! Thanks again, you rock.

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

This stuff actually does a good job of cleaning out the crud. It comes in large and small sizes: amzn.to/2D3kuVO Easy to use.

Thanks Merv.

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

EXCELLENT! Saved me brotha!

@MervsServiceSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Your videos are excellent

@MervsServiceSecrets

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Merv needs his own show on TV. 👍🏼👍🏼

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

The "man" is keepin' me down. Tryin' to censor my secret info.

Excellent video merv. Very funny too. I learnt alot from this vid and your dishwasher filter cleaning vid before this one. Your a legend. Irish Murph sending you best wishes and Thanks, bud.

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, friend! Please be sure to hit that share button.

@johnmurphy9688

2 жыл бұрын

Irish murph here again back watching your vids for info on fixing another dishwasher. Your vid gave me the answer again. Your a gentleman and comedian. Thanks again Mr Merv, your a knowledge aholic.

@MervsServiceSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Murph, be sure to post your handy work on social and tag me in your post. I'm @MervsService on twitter. And "MervServe" on Instagram. We'll help ya brag about your accomplishment!

I DO THIS FOR A LIVING , BUT LOVED YOUR VIDEO, YOU MAKE MY JOB LOOK LIKE FUN LOL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, HI TO HELLEN

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will say hello when she wakes up.

Thanks Merv for your wonderful videos. We have been having issues about food particles being left on the dishes , so I followed the process of cleaning up the filter& sump. I came across a small steel propeller in there , not sure its a debris that got in there or part of pump. Appreciate any guidance you can provide

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

First, be careful. She's sharp! My understanding is that there propeller grinds up the particles and keeps recirculating them over & over again until a device called "the turbidity sensor" tells the machine to discharge the water and add fresh. Did you check those backflow flapper valves I talked about? If they are old or not closing fully, old dirty water & particles could be flowing back into your machine. There is also the matter of cleaning out spary arms & such. You can watch this video for more on that. : kzread.info/dash/bejne/npdr1MpscafAhc4.html Good luck. -Merv

Thanks

@MervsServiceSecrets

9 ай бұрын

No problem

I feel like Doc was instructing lightning McQueen throughout the whole video.

Merv, you need to get Helen under control. Love the videos brother! Big John

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

I've been working on that for the past 30 years.

Thanks for a fabulous and fun video! My 8 year old dishwasher hasn't properly washed dishes in a long time (not filling all the way, not draining all the way) I did the first video about cleaning it out and was AMAZED and how much crude I dug out from the spray arms! Based on the large quantity of missing plastic from the flatware holder, I think pieces of it might have gotten into various places and need to be cleaned. However, I think I have to check out the innards in the second video and have a question about that. Is the water inlet valve the same as the solenoid? Or is the solenoid attached to the water inlet valve? And are those drain flapper valves universal?

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

The term solenoid valve essentially refers to a fast switch of sorts. When electricity is sent to it, it opens very quickly to let water in. Regarding the flapper valve, I believe many models will accept ones that are universal in size, but ya never know. Maybe do a google search for your make & model number and some good possibilities should come up. Also, unless they are very brittle or damaged in some way, those flappers can be cleaned. Hope this helps. - Merv Himself

@TheMaribethC

4 жыл бұрын

@@MervsServiceSecrets Thanks so much!!!!

You rock! This video was awesome and is the only one I'll need to brave my dishwasher today! Thanks for the funny and informing video!!!

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Be careful, be smart, and do your research. Best of luck . -Merv Himself

Best ever videos, thank you!!!! Could you provide some dishwasher repair advice please? PROBLEM : 9 year old residential Maytag dishwasher won't clean the dishes , esp. on the top rack. REPAIRS DONE SO FAR: Replaced the three spinners - no change in operation -- and then disassembled and cleaned the filters and sump parts from the inside. Archeologists were excited about the prehistoric food particles, small glass chips, toothpicks seeds and scunge. It was loaded with similar -- but more --debris shown in your video with one alarming exception: THE EVIDENCE : About a half dozen stainless steel BALL BEARINGS (tiny and shiny, about 0.1 inch diameter) from who knows where were resting in the bottom of the sump. QUESTION: Does this indicate that the pump needs to be replaced? Is it advisable to: 1.) Play sad tunes at the street corner to collect enough cash for the part , or 2.) Re-assemble everything in the hope that cleaning and maintenance already done is sufficient? Sincerely

@MervsServiceSecrets

Жыл бұрын

Well, all those ball bearings aren't a good sign and since your sump is located in proximity to your recirculation pump, and since it doesn't seem to be pumping with much pressure ... well ... I think you have probably already concluded your investigation with the same theory that I have. RECIRC PUMP! Not a huge cost and certainly cheaper than a new dishwasher. If you think you have the skills to replace it safely, I would give it a shot. Go to my channel's video section and you'll see another dishwasher video on there that might give you some perspective

Enjoyed your video so much and they were very helpful. Can you please tell me where to motor pump for a whirlpool dishwasher? Thanks

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. I believe kenmore and whirlpool are the same but be sure to double check your model number. Not sure if you need a recirculation pump or a drainage pump motor, but this should at least point you in the right direction: amzn.to/3vRQu6m

@lindalowery5353

3 жыл бұрын

@@MervsServiceSecrets Thank you so much. i watched all your videos last night. All of them are great. dishwasher fills, goes through the cycle and then drains but it has not washed a dish. The bottom arm isn't moving at all. Top one goes like crazy. Did a lot of research and I am thinking the recirculation pump. Just had back surgery so it will be about 3 more weeks before I can work on it. Guess I will have to pull it out to get the right part number for sure. Can't believe I haven't found you before with much of the luck I have had but I sure am glad I did. Again thank you.

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

The pleasure is all mine. But listen, if the top arm is spinning like a whirlybird, that means water is recirculating to it. Maybe there is just something jammed in that bottom one that's preventing it from spinning?

You hilarious - and great info too

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Please be sure to share! -Merv Himself

I came for wisdom but got my tickle box turned over poking fun at his wife lol

@MervsServiceSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you had a good time! Please come back again.

@jayviz

2 жыл бұрын

"tickle box" 😂

My sump looked worse than that. Can’t tell how to get to the circulating pump. And my sump didn’t fit inside the bracket I had to clamp it over. Really challenging. Recirculating pump?

Thanks Merv. I will be doing it. Where did you get the parts?

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

We put some product links beneath the video for ya. Good luck and thanks for your support. - Merv Himself

@geezerhull

3 жыл бұрын

@@MervsServiceSecrets Thanks Merv. with everything falling apart around here, I'm sure I'll be a regular

youre a legend

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Much obliged

Question! How to i do this on a portable dishwasher with a concrete block on the bottom blocking the motor and stuff 😐

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I'm stumped on that one!

My government pre-regulations old dishwasher doesn’t drain on a regular wash, but washes dishes spectacularly. At the end, if I run the rinse and hold, it all goes down the drain. Must be the pimp is working. I am confused. I sprayed contact cleaner in the dial area. Fingers crossed.

Great job on the video. I'm going to check out the rest of them. 'Better than anything on TV. My Whirlpool has a big motor/sump/recirculating pump assembly. Pump doesn't appear to work. Can I fix it somehow or do I have to replace the whole darn (expensive) thing? Thanks for posting.

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. If you're absolutely sure you've got a dead motor (and not just a jammed impeller), the replacement cost isn't that expensive compared to the cost of a new machine. I've seen them for between 50 - 100 dollars. Shop around a bit. Maybe even check on amazon and you might be surprised at the prices you find. Not sure your exact model number, but here is a link that might point you in the right direction: amzn.to/3235CAn As always turn off power & water before attempting diagnosis or repair. And be careful. -Merv Himself

I used several videos to repair my dishwasher and I enjoyed yours the most both for entertainment and education purposes. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks Merv. Wife was so happy when she started churning water again. You got me laid

@MervsServiceSecrets

6 ай бұрын

What more could a fella ask for.

Where is full length video?🤔

@MervsServiceSecrets

Ай бұрын

Here ya go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/npdr1MpscafAhc4.htmlsi=Mg9XVpo3Gg2ux5zy

My dishwasher is a hotpoint Model: hda2000g00ww. It is not filling at all but when i open it theirs like a water hitting an iron smell & sound. But when i switch it to drain it sounds like water is draining. Please help a lady out 😔

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

When I read your water fill problem I immediately think of the solenoid, and of course then there's the burning smell which is concerning and makes me also think about your recirculation motor or even a heating element gone bad. Perhaps it lets in a little water, tries to do it's job, but when the machine realizes the recirc motor is burned out, it drains out the water? Just speculating here. Wish I could be of more help but perhaps Googling the following issues will steer you in the right direction: "Dishwasher solenoid burning smell", "Dishwasher motor burning smell", "Dishwasher bad solenoid symptoms". Hope this helps, at least a little. -Merv Himself

@TheRadiojewe1

4 жыл бұрын

Merv's Service Secrets omg that you so much for the reply i will do that. Love the channel ☺️👍🏾

how much are the controls?

@MervsServiceSecrets

Жыл бұрын

You mean the control board? The buttons and stuff? Not sure about that one.

Where you get the parts?

@MervsServiceSecrets

Жыл бұрын

Links are beneath the video , in the description section. Hope this helps.

Did you used to narrate Westerns?

Where is a good source for new parts

@MervsServiceSecrets

Ай бұрын

Believe it or not, Amazon

Don’t tell my awesome husband I said so,🤫 ....but there’s something VERY SEXY about a guy that can ‘fix stuff’; even more so if he can teach me how to ‘fix stuff’ and save on repair costs. 😉

@MervsServiceSecrets

3 жыл бұрын

Much obliged. I sure wish Helen felt the same way!

I'm sad to find this now after we replaced the dishwasher with a cheaper made dishwasher. Mine could have been fixed!

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sad too! But look on the bright side. If you ever run into problems with the new one you'll know how to fix it! -Merv Himself

save yourself $7.00 and CLEAN the flapper valve first.... then if needed, buy another for later.... cleaning the parts first if they are not broken works.

LMFAO! Thank you sir

@MervsServiceSecrets

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our Merch Store too. Do it for Margie! --> kzread.info/dron/sBGR2569mVIABfHbJvVPkg.htmlstore

*Enjoy this video? Hit my SUPER THANKS button!*

You sounds like one of the barbecue pit boys.

@MervsServiceSecrets

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just love them fellers.

Helen is sick of your crap but we love ya! 😆

Still laughing and buying a new dishwasher!!

You sound like “Candy Cane”

Kangoo van fuse

The videos on repair techniques are good . The ONLY THING". You want to be funny.!! But you're not. Please ! Leave the FUNNY PART". Out and the videos would be okay. They do come up very handy. Thank's.

I believe you might be the best KZread repairman on the Internet. Thank you, Sir. 🫡

@MervsServiceSecrets

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!