Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

I need a simple back of the envelope estimating guideline for cost to wire a house. I understand that much depends on number of outlets lights, etc. but I'm looking for basic build a 2200 ft2 home home how much should the electrical cost in either percenmt of toatl cost or in $/ft2. +or - 25% is fine.

2006-10-26 13:59:48 · 4 answers · asked by rmstwo 1

I plugged in my computer and the electrical socket sparked and then there was no power from that outlet. The breaker never tripped so I'm guessing that it short circuited and I'll have to replace the socket. Do you think the damage is more severe? or should taht be enough?

Thanks!

Adam

2006-10-26 13:51:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just had it layed a couple weeks ago along the side of the house. The crack just appeared over the last day. A big long one.

2006-10-26 13:48:59 · 16 answers · asked by KQ 2

2006-10-26 13:34:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

PLEASE! THANX!

I DON'T WANT TO BUY NEW SHOES!

2006-10-26 13:21:52 · 5 answers · asked by I'dlike2know 2

take out old one put in new one

2006-10-26 13:01:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-26 12:51:29 · 7 answers · asked by whiterook 3

2006-10-26 12:48:35 · 7 answers · asked by ol9_hippie 2

Im a maintenance guy. I get paid to fix these air conditioners.
Trane parts suppliers will sell only to contractors. F... THEM !

2006-10-26 12:48:19 · 6 answers · asked by apup76 3

i'm trying to figure out is it more effecient to leave my house at 68degrees or have it set to come on intermittent thrughout the day.

2006-10-26 12:40:17 · 12 answers · asked by abdurrahim r 1

I live in a mobile home park and recently they did some work on the water lines. Since then my kitchen sink has no water pressure, my washer will not rinse (but will fill), and the toilet tank in the master bath will not fill. Everything else in the house works fine. I know nothing about plumbing. We have spoke to the park and they say they did not do anything to make it happen so they will not fix the problem. Could sediment from them working on the water main gotten in my line? How do you fix it? Please help!!!!

2006-10-26 11:51:38 · 10 answers · asked by witchy woman 2

My home heating system is not operating quite as it should. Not bad, not good. I have one radiator that heats on it's lower half and not the upper half. Another does not heat at all. The first/ground floor radiators in my house seem to work just fine and the two problem radiators are both on the second/upper floor. What's going on here?

When I bleed water from a radiator does the heating system automatically compensate for this by taking in new water?

If the water bleed produces discoloured water does this indicate a problem?

Yes! Go ahead and recommend a website that discusses this particular problem in detail if you would prefer.

Thank You !!

2006-10-26 11:43:41 · 5 answers · asked by James 1

I cannot figure out how to unlock the blade so that I can lift it out of the saw bed. It's a 1992 7700 heavy duty.

2006-10-26 11:09:00 · 2 answers · asked by mottspoint 1

My fan has only one speed on it

2006-10-26 11:07:11 · 8 answers · asked by fuscojoy 1

2006-10-26 10:41:53 · 6 answers · asked by daviddzys 1

Recently, due to a bad storm, our power went out for 18 hrs and we ended up getting a lot of water in the basement cause our pump wasn't powered. I've had some suggest having a battery backup pump...and some say "just get a generator".

I've received estimates of $1,500.00 for the battery backup system......is that high ?

2006-10-26 10:40:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you remove the nuts from the bolts of the washing machine feet but then screw the feet back in in order to lower a Bosch Classixx will this have any bad effects or will everything work as it did before? Having trouble getting the washing machine under the work surface and removing the bolts would make the difference.

2006-10-26 10:30:47 · 12 answers · asked by nickip 2

2006-10-26 10:29:32 · 9 answers · asked by twisty 1

We saw an ad for a free jacuzzi in our local classifieds, they just need it out by Sat. They say it still works, but hasn't been used in 4 years. It also needs 2 sides of paneling replaced. It will take a tremendous amount of work on our part to rent a stakebed, recruit 8 guys, and get the thing in our backyard. We've always wanted a jacuzzi, but I'm in school f/t right now so our finances SUCK.

I know 2 people who have acquired jacuzzis this way, and they work fine, so it's not necessarily going to end badly - but it has the potential to.

What do you guys thing?

Worth it?

2006-10-26 10:28:01 · 4 answers · asked by suekiemama@sbcglobal.net 2

i know i have to shape the skirting so it buts up to the other skirting, but dont know how to.

2006-10-26 10:27:24 · 10 answers · asked by kimmy 1

I have had a problem with air in my central heating. I attacheded a hose to a valve on the lowest radiator in the house and when I opened it all the rads in the house warmed through except one. When I closed the valve on the 1st rad they all cooled down again. In plain English please, how can I get them all to work?

2006-10-26 09:53:40 · 5 answers · asked by axely1 2

when you put your hand over the bath plug as the water is emptying the toilet water goes down, and when you take your hand off the bath plug, the toilet fills up higher then it should do.

Please help!!!

If you want more info please email me at Guy_laister@yahoo.co.uk

2006-10-26 09:38:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Need advice from an expert~I found a hairline crack on the ceiling of my bathroom. How do you recommend repairing the crack?
Thks in advance.

2006-10-26 09:36:57 · 7 answers · asked by Suzanne 2

Hi I have a boiler in my new flat that is supposed to provide both hot water (this is working fine) and heat (I can't get this to work). I have looked all over and can't find any name or model for the boiler. My landlord doesn't have the instructions and I have followed what he told me to do (turn up the separate thermostat on the wall) but nothing happens.

I'm afraid to just start playing with dials randomly for fear of (1) losing my hot water, which *is* working or (2) messing things up further, as gas scares me. There is a blue button with two settings, E and C. It is on C. The pilot seems to be on (green light showing). I tried switching the 0-1 setting in the middle of the clock dial thing to 1, which makes the boiler run constantly, but still no heat (left it running 24 hours and nothing, radiators remained stone cold). Does anyone recognize this as being similar to their boiler? Would very much appreciate help! Thanks

2006-10-26 09:13:00 · 9 answers · asked by Holly 3

my frig is a side by side with freezer. It's not making ice. It's running enough to keep the stuff very cold but not frozen. Could it be the motor or any ideas.

2006-10-26 08:47:46 · 3 answers · asked by julieg_68 3

no smart answers about one on top of the other! thanx

2006-10-26 08:29:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-26 08:25:11 · 4 answers · asked by susan h 1

We purchased a bank owned property. When replacing outlets we discovered that all of the lines in the house are on two circuits and the breaker box is a mess. As we remodel rooms we are redoing the lines and outlets, but we are finding out that we need more space. We are considering placing a breaker box on the second floor to help eliminate the need to run to the basement if something happens.

Is it possible to run the 220 line up to the second story and how difficult is this? You can fish all wiring from the basement through the walls straight up to the attic. My father-in-law worked with electrical lines and telephone lines for years. I am just getting an idea for the magnitude of the project!

2006-10-26 08:12:26 · 8 answers · asked by carrie p 3

I just bought a used portable dishwasher, and I don't think the hose will hook up to my faucet. Are there attachments you can get for it, or will I have to get a new faucet?

Also it had to set outside under a tarp for a couple of days and little water bugs got up inside of it, and I was also wondering if I would mess up anything if I used some bug spray and sprayed into the back of it where the hoses come out of, that is where the buggies are coming back out of.

2006-10-26 08:08:29 · 3 answers · asked by sandrarosette 4

2006-10-26 08:01:21 · 7 answers · asked by twisty 1