Maintenance & Repairs - July 2006

We have a 14-year old central air conditioning unit that is leaking refrigerant, making the coils freeze up. Our HVAC service company has quoted us $3200 to replace the current unit with a 2.5 ton, 13 SEER system from Trane.
We're in Montgomery County, MD.
Is this price high? Or is it in line with what it would normally cost with a AC replacement. I ask because the other prices charged by this company have typically been high, and since we're in a heat wave we have found it very difficult to get other companies to come out an give us an estimate. Thanks!

2006-07-25 10:22:49 · 3 answers · asked by osodani 2

Our duct system is flexduct with a fiberglass distabution box, I would like to know if I removed the distrabution box and installed wye's and dampers,would that help the valum of air toeach room?

2006-07-25 10:07:24 · 5 answers · asked by CAC 1

I've tried Lowes hardware they no longer carry this brand

2006-07-25 10:01:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-25 09:37:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It still works but smokes, and is about 20 yrs old and a lil worn. But it is metal and weighs a lot -seems like it would be worth something for scrap...? I would think that the cost of actually shipping it anywhere in the mail would cost more than it would be worth to anyone.

2006-07-25 09:26:52 · 6 answers · asked by Scalan 1

2006-07-25 09:09:00 · 8 answers · asked by Crazy in NY 1

how should i best repair it and how can i prevent it from happening again...it is latex on latex so it isn't that....

2006-07-25 08:58:38 · 6 answers · asked by cmapna 2

I just got a new Kenmore refrigerator with ice maker. I installed the water line following the directions exactly. I let it go for a few hours. It made a few pieces of ice. I looked behind and there was water on the floor. The connection at the fridge was leaking. I tried tightening it but no luck. I cut the end and put on a new compresion nut but that did not help. It appears that the leak is not from the compression nut but rather were the blue plastic first contacts the metal piece that the ferrule screws onto. I also noticed a good amount of water in the evaporation pan.

2006-07-25 08:55:36 · 4 answers · asked by cmocca78 2

It makes this loud knocking noise asif someone were hitting it with a hammer. It only makes this noise when it begins running it's first spin cycle and i have ran it with and without clothes in it. It stops half way through the spind cycle. I would like to know how to fix it on my own without having to pay for someone to come and do the labor. The washer is a standard whirlpool top load. (this problem has nothing to do with un even loads so please don't respond with that answer.)

2006-07-25 08:55:30 · 11 answers · asked by snobbud_85 1

OK all another question may seem redundant but i'd like to ask if i change a 220v to 110v on a hot tub will it make it not run as well which i would think because of the heater and exc parts or will it work ? So question how to do 221v to 110v

2006-07-25 08:52:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-25 08:49:39 · 10 answers · asked by Dean N 1

2006-07-25 08:46:03 · 8 answers · asked by PAMY 1

its really annoying

2006-07-25 08:45:06 · 7 answers · asked by saijjan 2

2006-07-25 08:35:26 · 7 answers · asked by rtoxhorn 1

2006-07-25 08:21:12 · 10 answers · asked by Janet C 1

2006-07-25 08:07:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Those of you with alternative heating systems, can you tell me roughly how much monthly in the winter you pay for heat and what part of the US you live? Also, I am interested in solar options? Any info? Thank you!

2006-07-25 07:52:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a beautiful tree in the front yard that was recently hit by a lighting bolt. It knocked a lot of the bark off one side and dug about an 1 in into the tree itself. Can anyone tell us what we should put on the open area that has been damaged that may help save our tree. The damage is about 12in across and about 5 feet long.
Thanks

2006-07-25 07:46:13 · 3 answers · asked by lescaldwell1951 1

I know beekeepers on TV use some sort of smoke to put bees to sleep, but is it ordinary smoke (like from burning newspaper). The reason I ask is because I have bees that have a hole in my porch overhang and I need plug up the hole but I would like to do so in the safest way possible, and if smoke will work to put them to sleep, then I want to do that.

2006-07-25 07:20:06 · 4 answers · asked by racingfreak66 1

I have a floor that used to be covered with carpet. The carpet was removed and there is a tan colored glue left over. I have tried to use a large circular sanding machine and a hand sander, but both of these did not work. It seems like the fast motion and large amounts of pressure heat up the glue and melt it onto the sand paper. I have heard that paint thinners or scraping with blades work, but I need something that can work a little faster.

Please help, this is time sensitive.

-gotalpina

2006-07-25 07:13:13 · 5 answers · asked by gotalpina 1

it has hidden hinges and the door is made of particle board with the hard cabinet door coating. the particle board has been broken away around the screw anchors. for one hinge I was able to replace the missing wood with sawdust mixed with wood glue. the other hings is still loose.
will epoxy work to glue in the screw anchor?
should I cover it with a metal plate and more screws?
the door is thin so I cannot install longer screws.

thank you

2006-07-25 07:06:19 · 6 answers · asked by brainiac 4

I live in a hard water area. What is the best way to remove lime scale from taps, kettle and loo?

2006-07-25 06:56:13 · 13 answers · asked by Rob M 3

The rubber is not sticking to the door.

2006-07-25 06:19:55 · 18 answers · asked by hotsista0201 2

We're getting a 25,000 BTU ac, but it requires 220v. I don't want to re-wire the whole house. Can this be done?

2006-07-25 05:59:47 · 8 answers · asked by Rebeca R 1

I need to stop condensation from building up in my closed, below ground basement. It seems to be condensing on my domestic water copper piping from my well. I plan on insulating all the copper but also think I need a dehumidifier. The space is closed with concrete floor, cmu walls and is approximatly 700 SF.

2006-07-25 05:56:55 · 3 answers · asked by themothermaker 1

2006-07-25 05:44:46 · 6 answers · asked by kathy f 2

2006-07-25 05:44:40 · 2 answers · asked by joann w 1

I am looking at buying a house built in 1936. What kind of maintenance and repair am I looking at, that a home inspection won't or can't tell me? Example: roof, wiring, foundation, siding, heating, cooling, water heater, air conditioner, insulation, miscellaneous

2006-07-25 05:42:01 · 6 answers · asked by willy 1

2006-07-25 05:33:52 · 7 answers · asked by jbcarlson 2

2006-07-25 05:00:53 · 1 answers · asked by Joey I 1