Bruce Alan Reviews + Repairs

Bruce Alan Reviews + Repairs

Tool reviews, product reviews, product fails, "How To'" videos, home improvement, lots of laundry, and even a little coffee with a side of Rock & Roll. I created this channel to provide helpful information in cases where I had searched for information, but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for tuning in and I hope the videos are helpful.

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  • @vithouchhiap4948
    @vithouchhiap4948Сағат бұрын

    Thanks Alan you are so thorough and appreciate the awesome video!

  • @johnfine4984
    @johnfine498416 сағат бұрын

    Good job! Finally get to enjoy my watch TY...

  • @kamikamihahaha7688
    @kamikamihahaha768823 сағат бұрын

    What do you think about using joint-it or a similar material instead of what you used?

  • @maxwilliams1060
    @maxwilliams1060Күн бұрын

    very helpful, thank you.

  • @noneya7905
    @noneya7905Күн бұрын

    How do i put softener if my washer that has no softener compartment?

  • @TheyCallMeSUCCESS
    @TheyCallMeSUCCESSКүн бұрын

    Will this method get rid of possible mold on inside of tank? I left water in there and forgot to empty.

  • @rhondaleach8368
    @rhondaleach83682 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @carlosfrancofeliciano6160
    @carlosfrancofeliciano61602 күн бұрын

    I got rid of both dewalt and packout for the rigid 2.0... the bottom drawer whit wheels was the deciding factor. Also the price is very good.

  • @jesstapia562
    @jesstapia5624 күн бұрын

    Thank you for your honest review

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR2 күн бұрын

    Very welcome! 😃👍

  • @hollywood191
    @hollywood1915 күн бұрын

    Great job sir. How long did it take.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR4 күн бұрын

    I believe it took me about 8-10 hours across three days since the pavers had to dry before I could add sand to the joints and it rained on day two so I couldn’t do anything. Would have been faster had I used the pressure washer instead of the putty knife. Of course I always say if I want something to take longer than it should I’ll make a video of it. 🤣

  • @nickechar9968
    @nickechar99685 күн бұрын

    I feel as though the agitator has become much slower

  • @zamboner
    @zamboner5 күн бұрын

    I have 2 dewalt stands (726), 1 for mitre saw and one as a portable working bench/table. It's very stable/sturdy. I like them a lot. The only thing I see I could like more on your model, is the way it folds/unfolds. Looks a little easier, the way the wheels fold/unfold look like it uses gravity a tad smarter. Not the end of the world, but noticeable. A plus for this type of stand.

  • @jasonfish4065
    @jasonfish40656 күн бұрын

    hey Bruce i cant get my bottom plate off in the wash drum any ideas I've tried the hook method and your wire method also made sure the locking washer an rubber nut was out lol... is there any reason why it would be so hard to remove?? ty

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR6 күн бұрын

    If it’s the same model as mine, there may be some corrosion (likely hard water deposits) holding it on. Reading through the comments a few folks mentioned that it ultimately required brute force to lift it straight up. Another person mentioned they left the machine hooked up, removed the screw, locking washer, and rubber gasket and then ran a wash cycle (stop the cycle before it spins though) in order to loosen it up, which it did (one person said theirs floated right off), but I don’t know if I’d try that.

  • @kokushibo_tsugikuni39
    @kokushibo_tsugikuni396 күн бұрын

    I DONT KNOW HOW TO FIX A MICROWAVE IM A CHILD MY DAD MIGHT THO BUT I WANT POPCORN .... I STILL WANT THE POPCORN MY DISHWASHER TURNED OFF AT THE SAME TIME WHAT DO I DO I DONT HAVE ACCSESS TO ELETRIC WORK AS I'D PROBABABLY BLOW MYSELF UP I WANT MAH POPCORN WITH CIMININ

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR6 күн бұрын

    The good news is that if both appliances shut off at the same time, you probably didn’t blow the fuse in the microwave. Two appliances drawing too much power at the same time likely tripped one of the circuit breakers and your parents will know how to remedy that. The bad news is you’re going to have to wait for that popcorn until they’ve dealt with it.

  • @kokushibo_tsugikuni39
    @kokushibo_tsugikuni396 күн бұрын

    @@BruceAlanR thanksssss i emailed my dad and he said the fuse was prob blown and that he'd fix it when he got home :::3

  • @mattwright2964
    @mattwright29646 күн бұрын

    Fix a wire brush to the end of a pole to clean out the gaps. Wear wellies so no need to try and dry out your shoes.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR6 күн бұрын

    Good tips! Thanks for sharing! I actually bought a pair of wellies shortly after making the video. 🤣

  • @julianjrodriguez2323
    @julianjrodriguez23236 күн бұрын

    Sounds like someone working for Dewalt 🤔

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR6 күн бұрын

    If only I was working for DeWalt I might not have to pay full retail for their stuff. 🤣 When I started out, I went all in on DeWalt tools, but have transitioned into Milwaukee’s platforms over the years… just not the PackOut. I have come to like Milwaukee’s tools better and I don’t get kickbacks from them either. Ha! Any revenue generated by my videos goes to recoup monies I’ve spent.

  • @AdriannJ13
    @AdriannJ137 күн бұрын

    What is that round blue looking ball called by the detergent dispenser? Mine is dripping for some reason

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR6 күн бұрын

    That’s the top down sprayer that rinses the clothes when the TurboWash option is selected. If it’s consistently dripping (non-stop) when the machine is powered off, there’s likely an issue with the valve not closing.

  • @kimberlindy
    @kimberlindy7 күн бұрын

    Great review! The Bissell Steam Shot just had a huge recall and that's what I have and it never did what I thought it could, sounds like this one won't either.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR5 күн бұрын

    It doesn’t do as much as I’d hoped, but I do use it for basic cleaning.

  • @sandysue202
    @sandysue2028 күн бұрын

    I just ordered a different one that I can use with my carpet. But, this was interesting to watch to show how to use a sreamer in general. I was used to a Bissell steamshot but I have moved up a step to a bigger steamer. I think it will do what I need it to...I hope! Thanks for taking the time to do this video. It was nicely done. And, I also have difficulty with "microfliber" towels. 😂

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR5 күн бұрын

    Glad the video was helpful. I do occasionally struggle with words…. Microfryber. 🤣

  • @InnocentlyInsaneCreations
    @InnocentlyInsaneCreations8 күн бұрын

    Nope... just flat out... Nope

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR7 күн бұрын

    🤣

  • @francoispare5386
    @francoispare53868 күн бұрын

    It's a wow!!! Clear content! A real teacher!

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR7 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words. I try to be thorough.

  • @chriskeiffer5861
    @chriskeiffer58618 күн бұрын

    So are you still liking it? Thinking bout getting one

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR7 күн бұрын

    I still like it although sometimes I get lazy and grab the recip saw. 🤣

  • @annagordon1304
    @annagordon13049 күн бұрын

    Is there a paint on gel version of this?

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    I haven’t explored that, but it’s a good idea. It would need to be a product that can a lot of heat if there’s a cooktop underneath. You’d also want something that wouldn’t expose you to harmful vapors when heated.

  • @maryoleary2037
    @maryoleary20379 күн бұрын

    Plenty of hard work but an excellent result. I only have a walkway to do, but am procrastinating. Your video has inspired me.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    The results are worth it! 😃

  • @DDconstruction1
    @DDconstruction19 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the honest review . I have redesigned the charging box kzread.info/dash/bejne/q65op8yrgtvZfLQ.htmlsi=yJSgqdjtBtbUpqcC Would love to hear your opinion in the comments

  • @freecheese4143
    @freecheese41439 күн бұрын

    You know your stuff!

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @loucifer4205
    @loucifer42059 күн бұрын

    I like the metal latches on gen 1

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    Can’t argue with that! I like them too.

  • @jemandjemand2362
    @jemandjemand236210 күн бұрын

    does it have a heater or does it use just hot tap water

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    It uses hot tap water and does not have a heater.

  • @themo33
    @themo3311 күн бұрын

    I burnt out to motorsin 4 years

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    Ugh! Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @cooperherman360
    @cooperherman36012 күн бұрын

    Any idea how to attach the 4 way charger to the 2.0?

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    Perhaps there’s a mod, but you could always put a 1.0 box on the top of the stack.

  • @cooperherman360
    @cooperherman3608 күн бұрын

    @@BruceAlanR we dont have 1.0 in aus

  • @stooges1951
    @stooges195113 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much for your knowledge on this I appreciate it.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    Glad the video was helpful! 😃👍

  • @danilomuniz6328
    @danilomuniz632813 күн бұрын

    Anyone using 9Ah batteries can kindly share the runtime? Thanks :)

  • @kjl6039
    @kjl603913 күн бұрын

    We have a few grades above this washing machine. It is completely rusted everywhere! We have never, not once, used bleach. We have no idea why our machine has corroded over the years. Old washing machines lasted forever. I think my family had the same washing machine from the time I was born until I graduated high school. What is up with spending thousands of dollars on a washing machine just to have it rust and corrode.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    Wow! That’s terrible. When I went under the hood of mine I was surprised to find some minor surface rust along edges where the paint had flaked off the outer case. It’s really sad (and wasteful) that things aren’t well made anymore. My folks still have a washer from the early 80’s.

  • @elesabethbacherta2343
    @elesabethbacherta234314 күн бұрын

    Good review. I bought one and love it. Cleans furniture great. I was a bit bummed that it didnt clean the grout like I wanted but it does clean the tile floor. My place is super clean. Yep it would be nice to have a water level indicator. Cleaned the cat tree looks like new.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience! I agree that it will clean grout, but chemicals make it whiter similar to the white sink example I showed.

  • @NSWvet83
    @NSWvet8314 күн бұрын

    You skipped the delay wash

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR8 күн бұрын

    Thanks for pointing it out. Perhaps I’ll cover it in a future video.

  • @alanschwartz7073
    @alanschwartz707314 күн бұрын

    More like how to remove old world charm. Some do like the "new look"

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR14 күн бұрын

    Can’t argue with that, but I can’t say I miss the moss now that it’s gone. Perhaps that’s because there’s still plenty of moss around our yard. 🤣

  • @bobbolin8919
    @bobbolin891915 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the great video. As mentioned below the latches would never have been "found" without your video.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR14 күн бұрын

    😁⏰👍

  • @rachelwilliams2973
    @rachelwilliams297316 күн бұрын

    I have a 2024 4.5 (something) front loading! STILL can’t figure out how to get into pre-wash cycle! 😢HELP!!!!!!!!!!

  • @skyus364
    @skyus36416 күн бұрын

    This Machine should have a light in the tub.........

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR16 күн бұрын

    That would be cool!

  • @ChaseTerrier
    @ChaseTerrier17 күн бұрын

    I bought this weed eater. It lasted about ten minutes before it completely stopped working (yes, the battery was fully charged). I would highly recommend not buying it.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR16 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience. Definitely not my favorite string trimmer either.

  • @hhjhj393
    @hhjhj39318 күн бұрын

    I have had this for a couple years, don't buy it. Not satisfied with this purchase at all, so weak.... So so weak.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR16 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I use mine pretty much every day. I’ve found suction definitely decreases as the filter gets dirty or battery depletes.

  • @minervasanchez-tenorio3531
    @minervasanchez-tenorio353119 күн бұрын

    what vacuum are you using?

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR19 күн бұрын

    It’s the Milwaukee M18 compact vac. I reviewed it here… Milwaukee M18 Compact Handheld Vacuum REVIEW 0882-20 kzread.info/dash/bejne/c46nvJWKZ9uspqw.html

  • @jaycarneygiants
    @jaycarneygiants19 күн бұрын

    Is each charger 4amps or 2 amps?

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR6 күн бұрын

    I believe each charger is 4 Amps.

  • @MsMoonlightPrincess
    @MsMoonlightPrincess20 күн бұрын

    Will the bleach get dispensed on any cycle, or only on certain ones?

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR20 күн бұрын

    If you’ve added bleach via the bleach cup it will be included in whatever cycle is run next. That’s because the bleach isn’t actually dispensed. When bleach is added via the bleach cup it drains down to the bottom of the outer tub below the stainless tub (aka, spin basket). That way bleach doesn’t come in direct contact with clothes until it has been diluted by water added in the wash segment. 😃👍

  • @cherylmiller1231
    @cherylmiller123120 күн бұрын

    I need to know how to use the control lock to change water temp

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR20 күн бұрын

    Control Lock doesn't impact water temp. Control Lock is used to lock the panel and prevents young children from accidentally pressing random buttons. The temperature of the water used in the wash segment is selected using the TEMP button. All rinses are cold water with this model.

  • @cherylmiller1231
    @cherylmiller123120 күн бұрын

    @@BruceAlanR thank you

  • @aidanalmeida
    @aidanalmeida22 күн бұрын

    This makes it drain faster.

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR22 күн бұрын

    Indeed! A properly working drain pump will make the tub drain like the washer is new.

  • @JamesTobiasMusic
    @JamesTobiasMusic22 күн бұрын

    And here I am mid 2024. STILL can’t buy the brackets. Great video. I’m thinking of framing a wall in my work van to mount all my boxes

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR21 күн бұрын

    Ridgid is really missing an opportunity by not offering the brackets separately yet.

  • @Apshoupe
    @Apshoupe22 күн бұрын

    I have a question.... How would you install this on outlets with two hot and 2 neutral wires coming in? I know this post is a bit old... but I just bought one and when i open my outlets ... they are all part of a circuit i suppose and on the elegrp receptable... theres only ONE hot and ONE nuetral

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR21 күн бұрын

    First let me say I’m not an electrician. Having said that, you are correct that two hots (black) and two neutrals (white) being connected to your current outlet in the junction box would mean there are outlets or even possibly light fixtures downstream (or upstream), which would be on the same circuit. As far as wiring through the elegrp receptacle I would just put two pig tails onto it and then attach all the hots (black) and neutrals (white) in the box. There do appear to be two quick connect holes in the back of the receptacle, so I would imagine that would work as well; however, the wiring diagram elegrp provides doesn’t specify oddly enough.

  • @jenanjeha
    @jenanjeha22 күн бұрын

    This washee was my biggest regret. I hate it so much! I have to disassemble it like this every 6 months. Despite babying it and following every rule to avoid scrud. I am so done

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR22 күн бұрын

    Oh my! That’s frustrating. You shouldn’t be having that issue. Usually changing detergents, using less detergent, avoiding fabric softeners, avoiding cold water washes, and running a tub clean every month (or 30 cycles) prevents scrud buildup. I wonder if it’s your water that could be the issue. If your water is too soft or too hard it can exacerbate the problem.

  • @Botmatrix
    @Botmatrix23 күн бұрын

    So frustrating that the instructions are incorrect in the manual, thank you very much for the video it gave me exactly the info I needed to run the initial test!

  • @BruceAlanR
    @BruceAlanR22 күн бұрын

    Glad I could help!