Twin Cities Fix-It Clinics - Volunteer Vids
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Can I save this dehumidifier? It stopped filling up. Quick assessment
We regularly see dehumidifiers that are "not removing water from the air." This video shares basic information that may be used to decide if repair is possible and tools that help us do that in a few minutes without opening the unit. We assume the unit powers up. Most do.
Most brands of dehumidifiers are made by a few companies.
These are links to dehumidifier recall sites by manufacturer:
Gree - greedehumidifierrecall.com/ProductEntry.aspx
Gree #2 - www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Gree-Recalls-1-56-Million-Dehumidifiers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Reports-of-At-Least-23-Fires
Midea - www.recallrtr.com/dehumidifier
New Widetech - www.recallrtr.com/nwtDehumidifier/Home/
Older Midea under GE Brand: www.recallverification.com/
Sears Kenmore: www.kenmoredehumidifierrecall.com/
Whirlpool (2002) - www.repair.whirlpoolcorp.com/other-recalls/
LG (Goldstar, GE, Kenmore 2001) - www.easyrecalldehumidifier.com/
Woods (2002) - www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/cpsc-wc-wood-company-announce-recall-of-dehumidifiers
Spoiler: I use a power meter and a thermal camera to do this assessment which makes this look like a magic trick.
The same technique is possible without special tools if you listen for the rumbling and feel the vibration of the compressor coming on. Then you need to open the case to see frost forming on the coils. A non-contact thermometer might work in a pinch.
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Stamina IN motion e1000 Elliptical Trainer Squeaks and I eat a little crow
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Resident Comment: My elliptical machine makes so much noise I can't use it. Someone looked at it, at a clinic. I came in at the tail end and took it home because we couldn't get it open. Spoiler: I got it open. We didn't need to. Akums razor strikes again. Squeak fixed.
Crock Pot Buttons Don't Work It Shuts Itself Off.- Fixed!
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Crock-Pot Mdl:SCVT650-PS-A Client comment: "My Crock-Pot died." They were giving it away on my Buy Nothing Facebook group It is probably just me but it seems like more broken stuff is being offered, now that I am repairing and re-gifting the items. Spoiler: This Crock-Pot would only work on "high" and only sometimes. Most of the time, it turned itself off. A 2.2uf capacitor was faulty, causing ...
Shark ICZ362H Vertex Brush Won't Spin - Fixed!
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The owner's comment on this one was: "The brush roller won't spin". Spoiler alert, there was a break in the wire. I fixed it. I sped through the disassembly and slowed down to show the fault and fix. Like all my videos, this is primarily to show the owner what was wrong with it, so don't expect a great "how to". This is the cleanest vacuum I EVER got to work on, including my own.
Hennepin Co MN Fix It Clinic 12/09/23 360 View
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We set up a camera before starting a Fix-It Clinic session. at the Brookview Golden Valley Community Center in MN. We just set the camera up and let it run. Here are some quick stats: - 131 people attended the clinic. - 178 items were brought in. - We had a repair rate of 77% - 950.7 lbs of items were diverted from the trash. This is unedited 360 degree video. You should be able to spin the cam...
Ramsey Co MN Fix It Clinic 10/28/23 360 View
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We set up a camera before starting a Fix-It Clinic session. at the White Bear Lake Library in MN. We let it run while people started coming in and repairs commenced. I do not know if this will capture the excitement that builds in the room. I hope so. Here are some quick stats: - 38 people attended the clinic. - 46 items were brought in. - We had a repair rate of 91% (which is unusually high) -...
Hamilton Beach Electric Knife Will Not Turn Off
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Complaint: The knife won't shut off. Spoiler: The switch was disconnected and it was "hot" wired. It is fixed and I gave it away.
Hysure Dehumidifier Died
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Problem: This little table top dehumidifier died. No power. Nothing. Spoiler: It is a Peltier driven item. The internal power supply was not working.
Ramsey County MN Board Recognizes Fix-It Clinic and Recycling Volunteers 4/18/23
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This clip of the Ramsey County Commissioners 4-18-23 meeting recognizes efforts of the Ramsey Co Fix-It and Recycling volunteers. Includes comments by yours truly. The award starts at 2:43 following opening ceremonies. The full meeting, and others, can be found here: ramseycountymn.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Kamenstein Kitchen Scale arrived DOA - No Display No Controls. - FIXED
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This arrived from Ebay and did not work. The seller refunded my money. As always, my video is not necessarily a "how to" so much as a "how I did it". Also, I leave my mistakes in because that's life. Spoiler alert! - I replaced 2 faulty switches.
Dynatrap Bug Zapper Fan stopped working after changing the bulb - FIXED
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My neighbor changed the bulb in his bug zapper and the fan cable got disconnected. I fixed it. Thanks to those of you who watch my stuff. I know it really isn't very technical, but I hope it helps anyone at all. Cheers
Blitz Technosystems Espresso Machine - No Steam - FIXED
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This 1990 espresso machine is labeled Caffeitalianio by Eurospirit. It was given away free on Facebook because it was broken. When I received it, the pump would not accept water and the steam boiler would not heat. Unlike many other models, there is no information on the internet about this unit. The manufacturer (Technosystems) does not maintain a web presence that I could find. There is a dem...
CKPSMS Store Gears for Singer Touch And Sew from Amazon
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CKPSMS Store Gears for Singer Touch And Sew from Amazon
PANTRY TOUR - We Turned the hall closet into a pantry
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PANTRY TOUR - We Turned the hall closet into a pantry
Crockpot Slow Cooker Died - FIXED!
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Crockpot Slow Cooker Died - FIXED!
OttLite Ballast Died - Converted it to LED
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OttLite Ballast Died - Converted it to LED
Kitchenaid Toaster Heating Element Repair - FIXED
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Kitchenaid Toaster Heating Element Repair - FIXED
How to remove the knob on a Kitchenaid Toaster
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How to remove the knob on a Kitchenaid Toaster
Espresso Machine Repair Mishaps
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Espresso Machine Repair Mishaps
I cut the wrong prong off
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I cut the wrong prong off
Black and Decker weed whip starts and stops when I jiggle it
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Black and Decker weed whip starts and stops when I jiggle it
Shark Liftaway Vacuum - Repairing inside the power switch
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Shark Liftaway Vacuum - Repairing inside the power switch
Walkie Talkies One side doesn't work Fixed
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Walkie Talkies One side doesn't work Fixed
Emerson Microwave door won't stay closed
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Emerson Microwave door won't stay closed
Country Aire S 10 Fan Died Troubleshooting and repair notes
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Country Aire S 10 Fan Died Troubleshooting and repair notes
Classic Keurig K60 K65 Doesn't pump - Fixed
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Classic Keurig K60 K65 Doesn't pump - Fixed
My Fan Stopped Oscillating - Fixed and prevented for the future.
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My Fan Stopped Oscillating - Fixed and prevented for the future.
Holmes Dual 8 inch Blade Twin Window Fan - 1 Side Dead
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Holmes Dual 8 inch Blade Twin Window Fan - 1 Side Dead
Humidifier has mysterious rumble and doesn't use as much water as it did Fixed
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Humidifier has mysterious rumble and doesn't use as much water as it did Fixed
Singer xl1000 Sewing Machine Very Noisy - Bad Motor
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Singer xl1000 Sewing Machine Very Noisy - Bad Motor

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  • @janjelicab
    @janjelicab 4 дні тому

    Sir, Thank you so much!! I'm going to try this.

  • @leewmlee
    @leewmlee 13 днів тому

    What about coating the contact with a film of fresh solder to protect the pad? Next time can just reflow the solder.

  • @antd2733
    @antd2733 24 дні тому

    Thanks mine had same problem

  • @sookydo
    @sookydo 25 днів тому

    This was like open heart bypass surgery. Very impressive!!

  • @TheRRM64
    @TheRRM64 26 днів тому

    Thank you. Beans had gotten under my hopper and were holding it up so the safeties were not engaging. Your video helped me find that quickly. Ours does clog up with chunks of ground coffee more frequently now than in the past. Probably the brand we’re using.

  • @Michael-Homerepair76
    @Michael-Homerepair76 26 днів тому

    Thank you for the video. We have a KitchenAid toaster that is tripping the GFCI any thoughts?

  • @georgeramsey2827
    @georgeramsey2827 28 днів тому

    Great information! Good to see some good problem solving techniques.

  • @davidwhite9453
    @davidwhite9453 29 днів тому

    Cannot understand why there would be any negative comments! People can be such a**holes sometimes. We have exactly the same toaster and it worked for about a decade before this started. Anyhow, tried all of this and tested it with the cover off but still connected and it seems to stay down. Woo hoo! However, with the cover back on it does not. I took it apart and tried this again at least 3 times with that same, screwball result. We have another one just like it new in the box. I think I am just going to trash/recycle the old one. Life is too short! On thing on the video, the knob doesn't have to be removed. Thanks! Like that small dog which won't let go of your pants leg, I went back again. It turns out the reason why it worked with the cover off and not when on is that the slot in the cover tends to force the level to the right side. This pulls the metal tab that snicks under the white, plastic hook so that it simply was not making good contact with the hook. I did two things: (1) I removed the magnet/hook assembly - easy to do - just 2 screws and the small wire plug - and using a small dremel tool accentuated the hook's angle. (2) I grabbed the metal tab with a pliers and carefully bent it to the left. These two mod's give it enough solid contact to work again. Best!

  • @mrbubbarosa
    @mrbubbarosa Місяць тому

    well I'm bummed.. I wanted to see how you even got to that switch, what had to come apart and how to put it together again, my switch is stuck in the ON position so the contacts are probably fused, I just don't want to take stuff apart that might lead to pieces flying across the room as I see 2 springs sticking out of the power head

  • @SusiePrior
    @SusiePrior Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for your video. I just fixed my coffee maker! ❤ I can now have my morning coffee. 😀

  • @tekama808
    @tekama808 Місяць тому

    Thank you! I had the same issue and your video helped me resolve the issue.

  • @ThePilot_USA
    @ThePilot_USA 2 місяці тому

    Great video...but you left us all in suspense whether or not you could actually brew coffee afterall.

  • @rocquelmarques7723
    @rocquelmarques7723 2 місяці тому

    Yes bc of this video I fen my fan .....thank you alot

  • @elizabethglowienka5226
    @elizabethglowienka5226 2 місяці тому

    Thanks, this totally worked for my grinder problems!

  • @fv1291
    @fv1291 2 місяці тому

    I fixed mine with a fork. Bent the lever over to the left a bit, and that was it! 😊

  • @jaybingham3711
    @jaybingham3711 2 місяці тому

    Hello. I have a Rowenta VU2631U2 desk fan. The user manual is available on Rowenta. I was attempting to disassemble it to do a thorough cleaning. To do that requires removing the oscillating pin pull knob/handle (which flairs out for grip) in order to slip the housing off. Looking at other repair videos of different fans, many can be removed via a screw or a hard tug. This unit doesn't have a screw. And I have tugged as hard as I could...but to no avail. I called Rowenta. But nobody there has any ideas. And that's where I'm stuck. Just looking for ideas. Maybe Rowenta glues their knobs on. Thoughts?

  • @iseniachi1901
    @iseniachi1901 2 місяці тому

    Thank you brotha i have the same problem with a diffenent air fan

  • @jsd21hb
    @jsd21hb 3 місяці тому

    shit maybe even add some stop leak

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 3 місяці тому

      Putting stop leak in a broken refrigeration system doesn't fix it, any more than fix-a-flat fixes a tire.

  • @jsd21hb
    @jsd21hb 3 місяці тому

    Hell maybe next time one is done ill pull a vac and a see how many microns i can get it down to and watch the decay...

  • @jsd21hb
    @jsd21hb 3 місяці тому

    so what it leaked its charge put a tap in and refill the leaky unit for another season. ive done this to my 2 units i have like 1 can of r134a per unit a season is cheaper than buying a new unit every time the chinesseium bs leaks its load. lmao.

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 3 місяці тому

      Yes, It is physically possible to add a tap and "fix" by charging it but it will still leak or leak again. Leaving leaky stuff in service is not okay. We know better than to do that these days. If you're not worried about the environment, what value do you put on your time? It is just not worth it. We need to find and buy better stuff so the market for the "crap" dries up.

  • @Krazy_Shorts
    @Krazy_Shorts 3 місяці тому

    WOW...i have that same dehumidifier and the same thing is happening, it runs, but doesn't seem to take moisture out of the air and it just runs and runs and runs. I finally replaced it. Of course i bought it 5 years and 1 month ago, so naturally the warranty is expired

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 3 місяці тому

      Some companies started including a small print extended "pressurized system" warranty in addition to their standard one year warranty. The longest I have seen is 4 years, so you are still out of luck.

  • @StephanieInman-h8n
    @StephanieInman-h8n 3 місяці тому

    This did the trick for me - thanks for sharing!!

  • @lukem9962
    @lukem9962 3 місяці тому

    Thanks i picked up a retro onenfor free that just froze this helped

  • @orleygyorgy
    @orleygyorgy 3 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @edcross1
    @edcross1 3 місяці тому

    could you show how you connect to the hoverboard. Brilliant idea.

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 2 місяці тому

      I built my attachments from electrical conduit and other scraps round the shop. I got the inspiration from a company that sells a kit for wheelchair use (brilliant!). Check out mooevo.com/kit/

  • @skassitl
    @skassitl 3 місяці тому

    We have two of these blankets. One appeared to have failed (yes tried to reconnect with correct sequence). Tried the blanket with the chord from the second blanket and now neither work. Don't know what happened but am disappointed. These are nice blankets.

  • @samuelperez1357
    @samuelperez1357 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for this. I used this methodology on a different Capresso and it did the trick!

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 3 місяці тому

      My syringe gets a lot of use. Have used it to unstick pumps and valves besides priming. It also works on clearing partially blocked mineral deposits during a vinegar flush. Someone else came up with the idea, but it is genius.

  • @kennethshirah8919
    @kennethshirah8919 4 місяці тому

    Does it matter which side the blue wire and the red wire go on on the cord I have a wide Peg and an airplane on the plug-in which side goes to the blue and red blue and red

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      The wide side of my 110v US plug (neutral) goes to both one end of the heating element and the circuit board. The narrow side of the plug (hot) goes to power the circuit board low and high voltage needs. A red wire runs from my circuit board to the other end of the heating element. Beware: Yours may be different.

  • @khcarrano
    @khcarrano 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @StephRenee812
    @StephRenee812 4 місяці тому

    One side working on mine the other side that dont work just gets hot. But the blade on the broke side is hard to move the working side not. I wonder if i just need some wd40. My left side as well

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      A stiff blade needs to be oiled. Good news if it is getting hot, it is still "trying". A few drops of 3-in-1 or some other oil would be best. WD-40 is fine for cleaning and short term lubrication but I would use something else for lasting lubrication. Thy to get the oil on the shaft on both sides (front and back) of the motor. Look for a little "peek-a-boo" hole above the shaft to drip the oil in.

  • @bettyolatunde9405
    @bettyolatunde9405 4 місяці тому

    Thank you now I know what wrong with my fan I had it for 21 years

  • @dianea5225
    @dianea5225 4 місяці тому

    I am curious if you have ever repaired a Cuisinart SS15 (coffee pot brewer with K-Cup combo). The 2 fuses on the coffee pot side work great, heats up as it should. The Keurig side brews only cold water - I can't find another fuse for K-Cup side when disassembled. Any ideas/thoughts?

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      There is a separate boiler for the Keurig side. There is a thermal switch that turns the power on and off when temp is reached. There also is a water level sensor in many espresso machines to prevent the boiler from boiling dry in the case of a plugged line. One of those things may be at fault

  • @gailwagner8115
    @gailwagner8115 4 місяці тому

    TY, took mine all apart cleaned everything up and it just started working.. still not entirely sure why it wasn't? It was blinking but wouldn't go to four or six it just continually blinked but now it's working!

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      I wish I had a dime for every time we "fixed" something by cleaning it.

  • @kerrimeyer7629
    @kerrimeyer7629 5 місяців тому

    Will you be at an upcoming Fix-It Clinic? We have an electric kettle that we'd love help troubleshooting.

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      I am at every Fix-It Clinic, unless I am out of town or there is a conflict between counties (I can't be in 2 places at once) but there are lots of talented (smarter than me) folks who volunteer. Bring it in. (Breaking news: I just missed the WA Co clinic due to illness. First time ever)

  • @TheBlewtigercars
    @TheBlewtigercars 5 місяців тому

    It’s a kettle, not a teapot, coffee pot.

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      Actually, I just repeat whatever the client calls it. Most of them we see are being used for tea.

  • @bodaciouspizza
    @bodaciouspizza 5 місяців тому

    There's no audio

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      Yeah,,,,, I am really sorry about that. I lost it. This was early on in the pandemic and I was only making these videos for people whose stuff I was fixing. They would drop it in a box, I would fix and talk, then they would pick it up. It was a way to show them what I was doing, just like in person, but not.

  • @MrAbdullahjordan
    @MrAbdullahjordan 5 місяців тому

    Hello there Why my two way walkie talkies don’t transmit or receive unless they literally touch each other?

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      Sorry. The inner working of walkie talkies is over my head.

  • @hufflekitten
    @hufflekitten 5 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for your video! This was exactly what was wrong with the unit at work. After watching your video, we were able to fix it and got a pot brewing in about 15 minutes. Priceless advice!

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      I am over the moon. Happy it was helpful. Thanks for the comment.

  • @Omar-t8d7o
    @Omar-t8d7o 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing cos I have same problem with my kettle

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      I wish it was better news, but at least you know where it stands.

  • @letsbuildit_diy
    @letsbuildit_diy 5 місяців тому

    Where did you find/get the new switch?

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      I know it has been a while since you asked. Sorry about that. The switch on this saw was a "standard microswitch". I believe it was a 10 amp capacity. The switches come with 2 different blade widths. Measure the old one and make sure you get the right one.

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      I get parts form other stuff I could not fix, ebay, aliexpress, or digikey. Prices and delivery vary greatly.

  • @tsampley4534
    @tsampley4534 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! Saved me from throwing it out and buying a new one. You’re awesome.

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the comment. This is one of my most viewed videos. Lots of people have trouble with the design of this thing. I shudder to think how many have tossed their throw because they didn't follow the right sequence.

  • @margaretliu3409
    @margaretliu3409 6 місяців тому

    Thank youuuuuu sir. Just the video i needed, ... will try oiling 😬and see👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😍😍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      If you haven't found it, your manual should have an illustration of where to oil.

  • @TheEbulla
    @TheEbulla 6 місяців тому

    I took apart the knob mechanism on a Rival crockpot and now can’t figure out how to put it back together. 😢

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      Try to find a schematic or even an illustrated parts breakdown on something like eraplacementparts.com. Sometimes they are clear enough to give you a hint.

  • @fudsicle678
    @fudsicle678 7 місяців тому

    Where to get fuse?

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      I bought an assortment of thermal fuses off of ebay a few years back. If you know the specific temperature, you can buy just that for a couple bucks, delivered.

  • @michelpoivre6665
    @michelpoivre6665 7 місяців тому

    Thank you very much for this video. You have help me with the same issue.

  • @smokeysmith1282
    @smokeysmith1282 7 місяців тому

    You da man. Looks like you got your meds there with you too 😂!!! Peace

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      Funny!!! Actually, that pill container has Borax in it. I used that as part of the heating element repair experiment on the same toaster.

  • @JuanSanchez-ik7wx
    @JuanSanchez-ik7wx 7 місяців тому

    knucklehead. you totally reassembled this thing to see if the fan worked. YOU'RE FIRED

  • @annegfernando
    @annegfernando 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. You solved my problem!!!

  • @anilsamuel
    @anilsamuel 7 місяців тому

    brand new machine working a kettle for now giving out onyl hot water .. As seen in this video, i poked the safety probes on both sides, pressing on/off switch, got the grinder running .. hence i feel it works but not with the bean container on. Please help

    • @twincitiesfixit
      @twincitiesfixit 4 місяці тому

      For the record, I could not see the clog that I cleared. It was up inside the burr grinder somewhere. You still had (have?) beans stuck in there.