Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

2006-09-29 09:49:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have installed a Mr. Steam unit in a new shower that has been tiled with travertine. The place that I purchased the new unit from says it's because I used travertine instead of porcelain and it takes too long for the tile to heat up. I've been in steam showers before and they have used travertine without any problems. The unit is double the power that is required for the size of the shower and I have a glass door that is sealed properly for a steam unit. Any suggestions? I believe it may be the actual steam unit but am looking for other possible answers.

2006-09-29 09:25:14 · 2 answers · asked by Patricia G 1

2006-09-29 09:21:02 · 14 answers · asked by doodles 2

My electric usage on my bill is more than double from what it was last year. I have not run my AC at all this last month. I don't have any extra things from last year, in fact, I replaced my electric oven with a new model.

2006-09-29 08:50:46 · 12 answers · asked by Patricia S 1

Mud Dobbers are a wasp that builds it's mud home under overhangs or anyplace where it's out of the elements on the outside of your home. They are easy to knock down with a stick, like a broom, however they leave a stain where they are attached. What's the best way to clean that stained surface? I have stucco.

2006-09-29 08:04:39 · 5 answers · asked by Ricardo 2

Just had solid oak wood floor put down, but its got several creaky patches. The guy who installed it seemed very thorough - took up and then refixed the floorboards first to ensure firm foundation for wood floor....then put down underlay.

Is creaking to be expected? Any remedies?

2006-09-29 07:32:56 · 14 answers · asked by daveheez 3

My hotpoint aquarius wma 35 will do a wash cycle, and drain but will not kick in to do the spin.
I think it may be a block filter, but do not know where it is. (had exact same problem before and ex husband fixed it, did not see what he was doing).
Any advice would be much appreciated.

2006-09-29 06:54:30 · 24 answers · asked by sharon44893 1

I thought the lightbulb blew, so I tried changing the bulb, but that didn't work...tested the bulbs and they were fine. Figured out that our computer is on the same circuit and it isn't turning on either. Changed the fuses but it is still not resolving the issue. Does anyone out there know what else might be causing the lack of power?

2006-09-29 06:52:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Theoretically if the air conditioner is not leaking gas, does it still requires refilling? If so how often should it be refilled if used every night? I asked because every 1-2 year my air conditioner would start to leak water and become not cold anymore. Every time the A/C technician comes, he always wants to refill the refrigerant gas and charge extra for it. So my question is, what is the typical lifespan of the gas and if it requires constant refilling, how often a normal situation would be? I believe that my problem is caused by blockage causing water leakage and preventing the air from becoming cold. And if it’s really a leakage, then he should have offered to get the leak repaired and not simply recharging it every time he comes. So why does he always wants to refill something that isn’t the problem? Is he being playing some unethical trick at his clients? By the way, I’m living in a tropical high humidity climate, so if that means anything…

2006-09-29 06:36:08 · 4 answers · asked by CraziED 3

I would like to know which generator is best to use if your power should go out around 5000-8000 watts

2006-09-29 06:25:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

occasionally water does not flow from kitchen faucet only and i suspect air is trapped in the line

2006-09-29 06:24:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or is it a chemical thing. Do I keep using the compound , buff shine compound buff shine until no more black or will it always be black.

2006-09-29 06:10:44 · 1 answers · asked by sweet pea 3

Ceramic tiles have risen, some laminate has gaps now...was level at installation

2006-09-29 06:08:21 · 4 answers · asked by derf_cam 1

The gray thing that brings in water started to spray water all over the place, then the tank won't fill up with water. What can I do? I can't afford a plumber.

2006-09-29 05:52:30 · 6 answers · asked by ladytc 6

I bought 2 qualities of doussier 1/2 inch. wood floor and had it glued down on concrete slab in my new house. The problem is the stupid contractor glued the (cheaper) lower quality in the living room and the higher quality floor in the bedrooms, while he was supposed to do the other way around! Should I tell him to remove the floor and glue the proper one? Will the result be satisfactory? (My other options are: a) install a new floor on top, having height trouble with doors etc and b) leave it as it is... :(
I would appreciate any contribution!

ps it's 10 days since the floor is installed

2006-09-29 05:27:55 · 3 answers · asked by asur 1

We have The Dependable ninety-two Janitrol furnace. The pilot light will not ignite and the blower also doesn't turn on. We are hoping to fix it ourselves. It's also the old 60,000 BTU's
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

2006-09-29 05:20:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

hello to everyone,
could you please help me with a letter i need to write to my landlord.my roof is leaking just where my laundry room is.there is a lot of electricity there and also my washing mashine+tumble druyer.when the rain is strong it's like waterfalls-really bad.thanks in advance

2006-09-29 04:56:56 · 7 answers · asked by svetlanakolevauk 1

2006-09-29 04:53:34 · 17 answers · asked by marco polo 1

Could it be the hot water heater?This has never happened before.How do I check the water heater to make sure it's working or not?

2006-09-29 04:31:04 · 11 answers · asked by 2good4U 3

2006-09-29 03:59:06 · 1 answers · asked by piercedj 1

I have never used a chimney before and I dont want to st the house before

2006-09-29 03:51:07 · 4 answers · asked by co2vinny 2

i splashed purple hair dye on white vinyl floor. I've tried bleach, floor wipes and nail polish remover. does anyone know what else will get it off? please?

2006-09-29 03:22:57 · 24 answers · asked by minerva 7

I have a squirrel (or squirrels) in an inaccessible part of my attic. I can hear it running around above the 2nd floor ceiling in my 50-year-old cape-cod-style house. I have two small attics with sloping ceilings on the sides of the bedrooms upstairs, if you can imagine what I mean. However, there is apparently another small attic above the 2nd floor ceiling, inaccessible from the inside.

A few months ago, I heard one up there. I borrowed an extension ladder, removed the triangular gable vent at one end of the house (looks like this: http://www.architecturaldepot.com/pc/FTRLV48X12/gable-vent-triangle/), and found that the screen previously installed was inadequate; an animal that could fit through the aluminum louvers could easily push the screen out of the way because it was not very secure. I installed new metal screening and stapled it in.

Squirrels are back. I have no idea how they're getting in. How do I get rid of them? Do those high pitch sound things work?

2006-09-29 03:19:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous 1

This table has a cherry finish on it. A hot dish was placed on a towel on the table and when removed, it left a white spot. After two weeks the white spot is still there. How do I get rid of it without having to refinish the table?

2006-09-29 02:09:33 · 4 answers · asked by DEBBIE B 1

My father-in-law lives with my wife and I. I usually keep the thermostat set at 68F, but he is always cold so I find myself bringing it up to 70-74. You would think that this would satisfy him but no. He always wants it higher than it is, (did I mention he lives here for free?) Now I'm not un-reasonable, I understand that some people need more heat than others but I know he is playing a game with us. One time I saw him looking at the wrong number which read 76, but it was actually only 68 in there, and I asked him if he was cold and he said: "no way, 76 is nice and toasty for me, not like you 70 degree cave men". So you see where i'm coming from? Im putting a separate thermostat with the controls in my room, but I want to leave the non-functioning one there and have it read higher than it is so he wont notice, and he will feel "toasty warm". Thanks in advance- hope you don't think I'm mean but you have no idea who I'm dealing with...he lives to make myself and my wife suffer

2006-09-29 01:33:38 · 3 answers · asked by Derek 1

2006-09-29 01:14:53 · 7 answers · asked by e m 1

I'm not really interested in what he's doing up there, just the charge for the risk, the scaffolding etc.

2006-09-29 01:10:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

WHAT IS GOING ON?????

2006-09-29 01:01:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have tried all the mr muscle products to clear the plughole but they dont seem to be anything blocking it.I have also tried bottles of bleach and boiling water,but it still comes back within a day.

2006-09-29 00:28:23 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-28 22:47:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous