I'm Chip Knowles, and I fix washers and dryers for a living down in Oakdale, Louisiana. I took over this shop back in 2019 from my late friend and mentor, Mr. Donald Harper Sr., and I have spent years taking these machines apart and seeing what holds up and what falls apart.
Before you spend your hard-earned money on a washer, a dryer, or about any appliance in your house, I will tell you which ones I would actually buy and which ones I would run from. No sales pitch. No manufacturer talking points. Just the honest word from the man who has to fix them when they break.
I put out a new video every Sunday at 9 AM Central. Some weeks I walk you through a repair, straight to the fix with no filler. Other weeks I break down what is worth buying and what will cost you down the road.
So if you want a straight answer before you buy, stick around. I am Chip with Harper and Knowles, and I am glad you are here.
I also write fiction as Cal Kasheau: calkasheau.gumroad.com
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My #1 refrigerator pick this Black Friday is $808. It's a plain top freezer, nothing fancy, and it's the one I'd put in my own kitchen.
I picked four in all, and I gave you the price to beat on every one so you can tell a real sale from a fake one. Watch it before you buy: https://youtu.be/dMHTDiC8Ujo
What fridge have you got, and how long has it lasted?
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The plaque came in. YouTube sent me the Silver Creator Award for 100,000 subscribers, and I waited to open it so y'all could be there for it.
Back in January this channel had about 19,000 subscribers. Every one of you who came along since then put this thing on my wall, and I thank you for it.
The name on it reads Harper & Knowles, and that first name belongs to Mr. Donald Harper, the man who started this shop in Oakdale. The video tells his part of the story too.
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Mr. Harper Passed Away August 29, 2023
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If you've seen this statue in my videos, here is the reason it's there.
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Here is a glimpse into a hobby of mine. Like the Dirt Rooster says, "It's a way of life!"
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The Obsolete Professor gave me this idea in one of his comments. I just bought a new four-wheeled dolly and his comment was uncannily timely. I did the modification he suggested and now I don't get dirty looks from customers when I attach my shop dolly to the front of their appliances. Thanks again, Professor!
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Here is an upcoming short that will go public next week.
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Check out Roscoe, our neighborhood mutt!
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Hey guys, David Coggins, a subscriber, and really awesome dude, wrote this great article about how he made some test boxes for washing machine motors. He lives in Australia where the household current is 240 volts. His box also checks motor speeds! Reply to one of his comments if you need to ask a question. Read his article here: jackcoggins.info/motortestunit.pdf
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Roper our shop dog. He owns the place!
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