Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

I have a bunch of electric fan heaters standing around, the 2000W-type. I noticed the other day that they collect a lot of vile-looking dustbunnies on their air intakes, and I'd hate to think what they spew out all day long (must be the place to be if you're a germ!).

Now I'm hoping to kill all the germs by spraying medical alcohol disinfectant into the air intakes, but how long do I need to wait before it's all evaporated? These things would become flame throwers if it isn't all dried off.

Or does anyone have a better idea (please don't say "buy another type of heater", because I can't).

Thanks.

2006-09-11 12:22:06 · 5 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7

the garage door opens with remote and wall unit, but you cannot close it with the remote and it only closes when you press the button on the wall unit and you cannot release it until it closes. The green and yellow sensors are out and the wires are connected, What cab be wrong with it?

2006-09-11 12:05:19 · 11 answers · asked by insmiami 1

When running water from the sink it ends up filling up the bath tub. I guess both are connected. The toilet works fine as does every other drain in my home

2006-09-11 11:26:40 · 6 answers · asked by RUCKUS 2

2006-09-11 11:08:56 · 4 answers · asked by trisket2 1

2006-09-11 11:08:45 · 16 answers · asked by Raine 5

there as a group called forsale and freecycle is it still open

2006-09-11 10:28:14 · 5 answers · asked by lostinpa 1

My old Snapper Comet rear engine lawn mower won't climb even the slightest grade anymore. It seems the drive system is slipping. Anybody ever work on this problem?

2006-09-11 10:04:27 · 3 answers · asked by Justin Case 4

My washing machine got stuck in the Rinse cycle for over an hour and just ran water but never filled up the tub. I had to move the dial to the spin cycle to get it to move on. Is this the timer?? and How hard is this to do by yourself??

2006-09-11 09:56:03 · 8 answers · asked by chickadee_ajm 4

what is the best way to clean a water filter on my heating unit humidfy (was thinking CLR or something) ty for ur help

2006-09-11 09:52:19 · 4 answers · asked by kimmie 3

My garage door is relatively new and yet it is very loud. How can i fix the noise?

2006-09-11 09:50:25 · 18 answers · asked by mona 1

The hose split on my pressure washer and I need to replace it.

2006-09-11 09:35:17 · 5 answers · asked by landlubber 1

My husband and I just purchased our first home, and it needs some work, mostly small, but a couple of big things too... We need to replace the roof, as most of the trusses were built with 2x2's and could use to be beefed up. We're also looking into the possibility of re-pouring the basement floor, which is concrete, but would give us the opportunity to replace some aging plumbing, etc. In addition, we need to replace most of the drywall in the home, as there's no insulation in any of the exterior walls. Where should we begin, and what are we looking at spending on each of these projects? It's a single story 1200 square foot house with a simple gabled roof... nothing fancy.

2006-09-11 08:45:24 · 6 answers · asked by suzy7o7 2

I would feel inclined to spray medicinal grade alcohol disinfectant into its workings, but something tells me that would turn it into a flame thrower. I am doing this because anything that blows air accumulates massive amounts of germs and then blows them out big time. Any ideas? What could I do without torching the house?

2006-09-11 08:41:26 · 4 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7

I have a Poulan 14in chainsaw and the cutting edge is extremely dull. It's the first time I've owned a chainsaw and I don't know how to sharpen the blade myself nor do I know where to take the saw to have it sharpened.

2006-09-11 08:38:20 · 14 answers · asked by postripeto 1

trying to eliminate the cigarette smell in the house before open house.
What can we do that works?

2006-09-11 08:31:18 · 11 answers · asked by Jim W 1

I essentially don't want to cut a hole into the roof or soffit. Is it OK if I just direct the pipe to the soffit or area in the roof where a while is already there. Assuming i'ts such a small amount of air it will just disapate....

2006-09-11 08:30:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my basement is finished, but still smells musty. any ideas?

2006-09-11 08:00:14 · 7 answers · asked by Rashi S 2

my brand new ceiling fan fell off the ceiling (don't ask) and broke right where the blade attaches to the fan. It is a metal fan blade attachment that broke. its not a normal looking piece and it sort of art deco looking. i asked someone to weld it, he told me he couldn't since it was chrome. i've looked high and low and can't find the part. the website tells me to go to home depot (apparently thier only retailer). home depot only sells standard fan blade attachments and not one like this one. anyone know what i could do besides buying another fan? it was a pretty expensive fan and was beautiful.

2006-09-11 07:57:42 · 3 answers · asked by anonymous 6

I had a bathroom added 8 months ago. From the start everytime you turn the faucets on in the bathroom, the water comes out white and bubbly for the first 2-3 sconds on both sinks. Do I have a problem? Please advise.

2006-09-11 07:44:04 · 3 answers · asked by eric k 3

2006-09-11 07:43:54 · 17 answers · asked by Mookie 2

2006-09-11 07:35:06 · 2 answers · asked by mary h 1

2006-09-11 07:32:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

downflow
model #HA1BJ018-D
serial#2294E04935
voltage 208-230

2006-09-11 07:05:31 · 2 answers · asked by John M 1

Now i have several spots of pine tree gum on my car, which melted and dried tightly on the surface of my car hood. I tried to wash it out with different cleaning supplies, but it seems stronger than glass. I thought to scrape it away with something sharp, but I'm afraid to scretch car paint. What can I use to remove it safely?

2006-09-11 07:02:56 · 9 answers · asked by Dulsinea 1

2006-09-11 07:01:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anne A 1

Essentailly I need to cut a hole (3 ") to put a vent in for the bathroom vent fan. I don't have a ladder to get up that high. Is is possible to remove the soffit from inside the attic. It is the new type of soffit that is vinyl and has hundrends of holes running the entire length of it.....

2006-09-11 06:51:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

where is it, and is it dangerous?

2006-09-11 06:21:16 · 14 answers · asked by cassiepiehoney 6

Changing the setting on the fridge doesn't make much difference, could a faulty door seal cause this?

2006-09-11 06:16:22 · 16 answers · asked by Ian B 1

2006-09-11 06:14:57 · 3 answers · asked by Eccentric One 2

I am living on a low income. I qualify for a warm front grant to get a boiler and heating improved in my home I was told that this can not go ahead because the water pressure is to low,the original old lead pipes carring my water supply need replacing. i can not afford to pay a plumber to do this,is the water board obliged to do this.

2006-09-11 05:58:04 · 33 answers · asked by Dianne L 1