How to Make Your Home Smell Amazing

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Overview and installation of an HVAC cold air oil diffuser. This nifty device distributes fragrance around the entire house using the A/C system. No more sprays or plug-ins that run out of smell in a few days.
Oil diffuser machine: Smart Scent Air Machine with Nebulizing Technology for Home, Porfessional Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser 300ML, HVAC Diffuser for Essential Oils for Large Room, Office, Spa Room www.amazon.com/dp/B096S3CGRZ/...
Oil: 27oz Fragrance Oil Refill - Aria at City Center’s Asian Garden Fragrance aromaretail.com/shop/fragranc...

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@jhanelwilsonthesavvyrei6019 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the painters tape trick! Life changer!!!

@laurenplummer2306 2 жыл бұрын

loved the video ! i goota do this fo my house as well

@brooketomlinson4171 2 жыл бұрын

i goota say this is one heck of an idea

@_thediyguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So far I’m loving it! And the canister is somehow still basically full! The oil lasts for a while!

@siennamurray3902 2 жыл бұрын

you are so smart, I find this idea very cool

@_thediyguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@catrenasanders204 Жыл бұрын

This is so cool. I am renting a town home so I am not sure if I can do this. But thanks for the video

@richardcruz1611 2 жыл бұрын

just a video I was looking for 👍

@Gsycfy Жыл бұрын

me too

@abigailsheppard8487 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way youre going budd

@_thediyguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you!

@TheManInGreen-oc 2 жыл бұрын

So informative

@reginakielhorn4595 Жыл бұрын

So doing this. I however have not a clue how to set up the smart plug to work with the alexa and thermostat. Can you do a video on thst?

@walterrape5381 2 жыл бұрын

i couldnt agree more with you

@puss6000 Жыл бұрын

Hey we need a video a set up the plug that turns on an off via ac turning on.thanks

@brettjames9670 Жыл бұрын

I am also trying to figure out a technique to only allow the diffuser to work while the air handler is running. Using a smart plug will only turn the power to the diffuser off and on, which means it will reset it's frequency settings back to default. Some of the more expensive diffusers have an input to integrate an air pressure switch to tell it when the air handler is running. It would be nice to have a diffuser that could work with a Nest or some other brand of smart thermostat .

@MichelMawon4982 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I tried to do this, what drill bit and setting did you use? Thanks.

@christinamac4704 Жыл бұрын

I need to know if this works with heat in the winter time I don’t have the ac running even though I live in FL 😅

@kristianvillanueva 2 жыл бұрын

You’re amazing and I wish we had hvac systems at my house or my business lol I Bought those stand-alone system x3 of them for my 3000sqft business. Sadly we don’t have hvac and only 3 split type Acs. I wonder if there’s a feasible way to connect them to the indoor ac units

@jaybroreviews Ай бұрын

Sadly I never even thought about that myself! There’s a company called Scentair and they use dry air machines with cartridges you could also try. They supply both residential and businesses. They use little forced air machines but the newer ones are cool looking, have changeable light colors, are super quiet and can be controlled w your WiFi. Their cartridges are expensive at $55 for the regular version and like $85 for the pro version but they do really work well. But all you need to do is sign up for their emails and notifications because they have sales ALL the time. They don’t put out a bunch of mist, either.

@R3Elle Жыл бұрын

Great video! I like the idea of connecting the hose via hvac system but my home hvac handler is in the attic. So no go for me on that route 😔 At what settings did you program your unit to make the oil supply last for 6 months (dispurse and pause) and how much square footage is the coverage? Thank you

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

About 1900 sq feet and set for either 30/120 (work/pause), 40/120, and most recently 50/120 -- depending how much scent you want in the house. It’s more subtle on lower settings.

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

I got ~6 months with 20/120

@ccrsgarage Жыл бұрын

@@_thediyguy what’s your square footage in your home? I’m trying to figure out what’s best setting for a 2400sqft. Thanks in advance!!! Great video!

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

About 1900. You can increase the intensity on the machine.

@nickc8765 Жыл бұрын

I saw the install was a year ago now. How is the install / equipment holding up?

@jonathen1970 Жыл бұрын

Great video! In your personal opinion do you think that little would be sufficient for a 2600 sqft two story home?

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

I would get a bigger unit or one for each floor depending on your hvac setup. Different oils have different intensities but this one just covers 1900 sq feet, so I think it would be inefficient on its own in your situation.

@Neicoman Жыл бұрын

Great, I have been looking for just such an article. I like the smart plug idea but how do you activate the unit to function only when the blower operates,

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

You can achieve this with a smart thermostat and smart home routines (if temperature is above X, then power on).

@ashleyr.4105 Жыл бұрын

@@_thediyguy is there a way you can do a video about this? I had the same question and I’m confused!

@saraholds3983 Жыл бұрын

Yes a video about how to coordinate the diffuser with blower function?

@shellyt2906 3 ай бұрын

A video showing this would be great….can you please make a video showing this 🙏🏼 please

@relentlesslesi3824 2 жыл бұрын

🤩

@KarenWadenpfuhl 14 күн бұрын

How do you keep it from condensating back in the tube? I’m having major issues with that. The water is causing blockage and the scent cannot get past it.

@Jupe367 Ай бұрын

This is a great video but may I give a suggestion. You want to shorten the hose from the unit to the air conditioner because it will cause condensation and sit around the curve. If you shorten the lenghth by cutting off some of the tube, a shorter connection will allow a straight connection therefore the condensation it will drip back to the container.

@jaybroreviews Ай бұрын

Dude, you have a subscriber for LIFE now with that painters tape trick! Please make more videos! I have a tower diffuser right now I got on Amazon that scents a huge area. I paired it with the Westin Hotel clone that Aroma 360/Hotel Collection have (same company). The machine is kinda loud though. I just bought MY first HVAC diffuser made by Kevinleo. It has the absolute best reviews and even has an indicator light to show when it’s time to change the oil! It’s literally identical to the one Aroma 360 sells for a fraction of the price they charge for it. I really like the fact that you used caulking. Why wouldn’t I have thought about that?? Question: how far in did you stick the tubing and you said you have it pointing upward? Also, I know you said that you went to switching to a push to connect connector. Was that also 3/8”? It would be nice if you had a quick follow up video showing how you swapped out the connectors and reattached the new connections.

@jetproppilot Ай бұрын

Yes we would love to see a follow up video! We ordered the Jcloud HVAC diffuser you recommended but have not installed it yet. Also, any more new fragrance oils you would recommend would be appreciated.

@MrMr123 2 ай бұрын

At that setting how long does the oil last you?

@Esthercita929 4 ай бұрын

Hi, I have a similar machine. Where do I get the hose to connect it to the hvac? Is it a standard size or specific for each machine? Thanks

@_thediyguy 4 ай бұрын

Standard hose that you can find at Home Depot/Lowes in the plumbing section.

@guitarslinger16 Жыл бұрын

How has the machine held up. Is it still working properly after a year. Looking at getting one and want to get your feedback. Thank you.

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

Still working great! Haven’t had any issues at all with it.

@kindredkai8419 2 жыл бұрын

What about oil build-up? And what about when dust hits the oil in the HVAC system??

@_thediyguy 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had any issues with it. I check the clear tube periodically as an indicator of buildout and it’s been pretty good so far.

@Yohantube99 6 ай бұрын

Hi, how did you link it to your thermostat for it to only diffuse when the ac is on?

@timh2915 29 күн бұрын

You'll need to have a smart thermostat hooked up to alexa (google, homeassistant, homekit, etc). You can set a routine that turns on the smart outlet when the HVAC is cooling or heating.

@carolashby4433 2 жыл бұрын

Can you provide details about the scent machine? What is the name of the machine so that I can find it on Amazon. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!

@_thediyguy 2 жыл бұрын

Jcloud Smart Scent Air Machine with Nebulizing Tech for Home, Professional Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser 300ML, HVAC Scent Diffuser for Essential Oils for Large Room, Office, Spa a.co/d/67r1dP1

@TechFanatic2050 Жыл бұрын

Hello I will like to know if the uni holds after 10 months. I was reading some of the reviews on Amazon, and they say that the unit stopped working month 8. I am also looking at the VanGogh360 from aroma360 which is a way higher price point. I wonder if the quality is better. As always thanks for your videos.

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

I can’t speak to the quality of other brands - this is the first and only unit I’ve tried. So far, the unit is working just as good as when I first got it. Also - I just started using an oil from The Flaming Candle based on a recommendation in the comments which is definitely more noticeable throughout the house than what I was using before. Having said that, if you decide to go with a less expensive machine like this one (compared to those from AromaTech or Aroma Retail) just be sure to use a good quality oil and adjust the settings accordingly.

@mhep4208 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m very eager to know how the fragrance oil is working from the candle supplier. I’ve been researching units and buying sample scents from multiple companies. The oils can get pretty expensive and I had also found a candle supplier and inquired if they were suitable for this type of scenting system. They were not familiar with this so couldn’t advise using their oils. Do you use it full strength or do you dilute it with anything? Any further update on that would be amazing! I’m starting to drive myself crazy with all this research 🤪

@chipdouglas1079 2 ай бұрын

@@_thediyguy Which is your favorite oil that you've used thus far and where did you get it?

@NM-lh6tf Жыл бұрын

Did the diffuser come with the tube? If not could you please share size/fittings? Thanks!

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

Yes, it did

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

@UC3CKlR5dheb3PSITxREsDWQ not a bad idea. You can buy a pretty lengthy piece of the tubing from Home Depot (www.homedepot.com/p/UDP-5-16-in-I-D-x-7-16-in-O-D-x-20-ft-Clear-Vinyl-Tubing-T10007006/304185172) and they sell 10 ft, 20ft, and even plastic couplers if you wanted to extend it more. Having said that, I think the shorter the tube the better in terms of potency, so you may need to play with the settings to find a happy medium. My guess is the longer the tube, the more the machine will need to run (aka the oil will run out faster), but what you see in the video is as long as I’ve personally run it (I actually trimmed it down some since installing because I installed a push connector on the A/C duct rather than just silicon for a cleaner look. You can always return things to Home Depot and Amazon if you don’t get the results you’re looking for. Good luck!

@mpmarvin999 Жыл бұрын

I noticed where you drilled was directly above the mechanics of your unit. Are you not concerned those shavings from drilling will cause damage to your hvac system?

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

Not at all. Most of the shavings came out with the drill bit- but you could theoretically put a magnet under where you’re drilling to help catch some of the shavings on the other side if you’re worried about it. Then use the magnet to extract the shavings out of the hole you drilled (similar to those magnet wire pulls for drywall).

@lsufan861 Жыл бұрын

I don't see that Aria scent on the website. Do you know where I can get it, an Aria scent?

@Esthercita929 Ай бұрын

Asian Garden Fragrance Oil 4 oz Refill for Home Fragrance Diffuser. Just bought mine for $39.99

@juliekotchou3631 2 жыл бұрын

How many oz of oil does the machine hold at a time? And how long does that oil last before having to refill it

@_thediyguy 2 жыл бұрын

Just over 10 ounces (300 ml). It lasts about 6 months running non-stop.

@tlfreek Жыл бұрын

hey can you use this only during AC or can you use during heat cycles too?

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

I only use it with the AC.

@dv640 2 жыл бұрын

How did you have this working only when your hvac is working? Does it turn on and spray when you power it on?

@_thediyguy 2 жыл бұрын

There’s a few ways to do it but an easy way is a HomeKit smart plug with an automation rule to turn on when the temperature is below a certain number and off above a certain temperature - with the number being the same as the thermostat set temperature. So basically if the thermostat is set to 76 degrees, then a rule to turn on the smart plug when the temperature is at or below 76 (since the HVAC will be running to achieve that temperature). Another way to do it is just let it run throughout the day whether the hvac is on or off. Doing the latter works better than I thought because when the a/c kicks on, you get a nice burst of fragrance all over the house since it basically “queued up” in the ducts.

@yasieltrujillo8281 2 жыл бұрын

@@_thediyguy another way that I read online somewhere is using a temperature sensor. If you install a smart temparature sensor inside one of your AC vents and create an automation rule to turn on the diffuser (on a smart plug) only when the sensor temperature is below X degrees for example (when the AC turns on it's usually very cold in those ducts). This would mean the scent system would turn on a couple of seconds after the AC kicks on which is exactly what I was looking for.

@jaybroreviews 26 күн бұрын

I just got a similar one of these hvac scent diffusers in my house and I love it! I have my ac set to run the fan all the time now to get the scent to go all over. But since the ac has to run all the time in Florida anyway, I might as well just set it back to auto. Btw how are you cleaning yours? Are you just using alcohol to clean it? Do you clean it every time you put a new fragrance in or do you let the fragrance oils mix sometimes? Also, an odd question: have you found that the type of ac filter you use makes a difference in how strong the scent you get is? I use a MERV-13 right now but my ac guy says to use an 8 or 9 at most and to just install a UV light to sanitize the air.

@juicyjoycey1980 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. Love this. Any other places to buy oil? Have you tried any other scents like “Nobu” 🤭. What size is the tube. I’m going to do this on my own. 💪🏻

@_thediyguy 2 жыл бұрын

I just recently started trying essential oil blends from Walmart because they much cheaper. They seem to work, but I needed to increase the settings on the oil machine because they are not as strong. In my opinion, you get what you pay for but the stuff from Aroma Retail and aromatech is really expensive compared to Walmart.

@BenBaranovsky Жыл бұрын

@@_thediyguy I recommend looking into fragrance oils from candle-making companies. The Flaming Candle, Cierra Candle Co, Wellington Fragrance, and others. Anything you're buying at Walmart is synthetic (as are fragrance oils) despite being called "essential oils", and the quality from the companies I listed will be much better. If you're interested in real essential oils, Eden Botanicals is the best (but very $ since their oils are real). Awesome video and installation by the way. Quick thought I had when watching is you may want to cut the tubing to the minimum length possible for a more efficient diffusion.

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

@@BenBaranovsky great suggestions and tips! I actually ended up trimming the plastic tube and replaced the caulking with a push connect connector on the duct just like the one on the machine so I could remove or replace the entire tube if I ever need to without messing with silicone again.

@BenBaranovsky Жыл бұрын

@@_thediyguy Nice! That's a great idea. I hope you find some success with the companies I mentioned. I don't have HVAC at my current place, but I did just order a "dumb" nebulizing diffuser (similar to what you have) and I am going to hack it using my home automation platform + a microcontroller to go off on a schedule.

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

@@BenBaranovsky Just ordered a sampler pack from Flaming Candle! Thanks for the suggestion!

@deathrecated Жыл бұрын

How does the diffuser overcome the air pressure put off from the air handler?

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

The plastic tube supplies oil vapor into the ductwork. Then the pressure of the moving air from the air handler brings the diffused vapor into the house.

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

The plastic tube supplies oil vapor into the ductwork. Then the pressure of the moving air from the air handler brings the diffused vapor into the house.

@bigdaddy110802 Жыл бұрын

Does this work with the heat turned on in the winter time?

@christinamac4704 Жыл бұрын

I second this question!

@Chi_try Жыл бұрын

U suppose to cut d tube to be straight so d oil can go back directly in instead of curly pattern

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

I ended up making it much shorter and putting a push to connect fitting on the AC side as well. The shorter the better for the tube.

@EliteEventAZ 2 жыл бұрын

so how long did that bottle last

@_thediyguy 2 жыл бұрын

About 6 months with the machine constantly working.

@EliteEventAZ 2 жыл бұрын

@@_thediyguy WOW ok better than I had thought. I was expecting to hear 1-2 months. Im sold now! Thank you

@christfollower122491 Жыл бұрын

What if your hvac is in your attic and get up to 140 degrees

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

Personally, I would not do it, but check with the oil manufacture and take note of the flash-point. If there’s a cold air duct somewhere safer, you could potentially tap into it - otherwise, you can use the machine on its own inside the house without being connected to the HVAC.

@christfollower122491 Жыл бұрын

@@_thediyguy didn’t even think about that but really good to know. I just ordered one and was planning on installing myself. But a bottle of oil in 140 degree attic does sounds dangerous. We are below see level here in Houston so no basement :/.

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

Makes sense. You can get pretty creative with it though- anywhere you can run the plastic tube, scent will go, so you could theoretically put it in an adjacent room and drill a hole in the wall for a virtually silent operation (I never hear it in the garage because it doesn’t make much noise anyway and it’s in “another room”) or just leave it stand alone in a corner somewhere. Good luck with it!

@NM-lh6tf Жыл бұрын

How long is one of those 27 ounce refills lasting you?

@_thediyguy Жыл бұрын

Roughly 6 months

@NM-lh6tf Жыл бұрын

@@_thediyguy my HVAC runs both heating and AC. Can you use this with the heater on?

@ArifRahman-nb3ff Жыл бұрын

@@NM-lh6tf @TheDIYGuy can you reply if it works when the heat is running? Thanks

@arctictruck10 2 жыл бұрын

Are the sented oils bad for dogs or other pets?

@_thediyguy 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great question- from what I’ve read certain oils may or may not be recommended for use with pets. You can adjust the intensity (duration) of the machine and should probably check with the oil manufacture you’re using to be sure.

@arctictruck10 2 жыл бұрын

@@_thediyguy thanks for the reply