Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

2006-10-18 05:26:31 · 3 answers · asked by mc t 1

thinking of buying mobile home but live in very hot climate during the summer,

2006-10-18 04:56:44 · 7 answers · asked by msfitz 2

The wall, in between our living room and bedroom, has crack from the ceiling down the wall on our bedroom side. The wall is also bowed out about 1-1 1/2 foot. There is also a crack above the door, on the ceiling. My husband got up in the attic to check for water, but didn't find any. What do you think it could be?

2006-10-18 04:45:04 · 8 answers · asked by GreeneyedCowgirl 5

2006-10-18 04:29:05 · 6 answers · asked by tbird64_42420 1

I just bought a house that has a heat pump (only electric service to house). The heat pump and air handler are both original...23 years old. I am getting ready to request estimates to replace the heat pump. Should I also be replacing the air handler?

2006-10-18 04:13:59 · 7 answers · asked by chris 2

2006-10-18 03:58:58 · 16 answers · asked by chris 2

I do not have my temp set very high!

2006-10-18 03:33:15 · 11 answers · asked by band517 2

We've just been told our 30yr old boiler needs to be replaced. British Gas reckon it will cost about £4000 which sounds a lot but will be safest. We only live in a 2-bed flat. I think a combi would be cheapest (our current one isn't a combi boiler). What options do we have now? We need a new one ASAP as our old one is completely broken.

2006-10-18 03:17:03 · 13 answers · asked by AMY 2

I parked my car in london last week and some little *insert insult here* ran a marker pen from my rear window to the front! I'm desperate to get rid of it without damaging my car any further - please help if you can! He/She/It ran over the window frame inbetween too - so I need to remove it from the bodywork if possible.

2006-10-18 03:10:48 · 16 answers · asked by gromitski 5

Why do electricians always install Batten type bulbholders in Bathrooms and kitchens. Is it some regulation, and if so why?

2006-10-18 03:09:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The humming is only in the upstairs bathroom and we've isolated the noise to the toilet. It comes and goes and seems to stop when water anywhere in the house is turned on. We started turning the water to the toilet off and eventually the water wouldn't come back on. We got the water working to the toilet again but then our hot water heater started leaking and went out. Is there a possibility that these two problems are related? If they are, what are some suggestions as to how to fix it, I mean other than calling a plumber (or to fix it until we can afford a plumber). Thanks!

2006-10-18 03:07:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend's sister wants her to block up the sump pump so it won't turn on and off all the time. I told her it was suppose to be at a level that if water came into her basement, it would suck up the water. It would turn on and off depending on the water level. Please give some advice and help, thank you very much.

2006-10-18 02:52:52 · 5 answers · asked by Riverrat 1

the out side unit is new, 1 month old. maybe the fan is not getting the right voltage to get started?

2006-10-18 02:51:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It worked fine one day, and now it doesn't. I checked the circuit breaker, and checked the wiring. Everything looks fine.

2006-10-18 02:36:39 · 16 answers · asked by rayray 2

2006-10-18 02:18:25 · 7 answers · asked by Terri L 1

It's in a cottage out of town and it will not be heated all winter.

Sears just said disconnect the water and put anti-freeze in it, but won't water be in the wands and stuff too? (They won't give the details because they want a tech to go out there, but that's just not practical in this case!!)

Please help if you've ever had to do this.

Thanks!

2006-10-18 02:11:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

survey only..thanks laura

2006-10-18 01:59:02 · 17 answers · asked by lala 2

We are having a house built in northern Alabama and the perc test came back as requiring an engineered system with over 600 ft of field lines. I'm not sure if the price increase the builder is asking is reasonable over a conventional system as priced with the home.

2006-10-18 01:45:37 · 3 answers · asked by Steven F 1

2006-10-18 00:56:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-17 23:48:04 · 6 answers · asked by natalitzza 1

Is it neccessary to prime the floor of an insulated garage before repainting?

2006-10-17 21:45:56 · 17 answers · asked by no2wood 1

I want to appologise to all who replied to my Question. It was my 1st and I clicked for best answer, and then deleted the question.

When I did my second question, I realised, it hadn't gone through and also, deleting is not good cause someone might want to know a similar question, which would have shown your answers.

So I appologise and I have learnt my lesson. Thanks to all - I worked it out.

2006-10-17 21:36:43 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

Like to know different techniques to build wall. Any cost and time cutting tips if any. How do you mix cement for best results.

This is going to be a brick wall prefereabley.

2006-10-17 19:59:30 · 7 answers · asked by CheezeL00ver 2

As I was using the blow dryer, the GFCI outlet when out. I went to flip the breaker completely off and then back on, but it still doesn't work. Now, all of my GFCI outlets are not working. How can I fix this problem? Or do I need to call an electrician?

2006-10-17 19:54:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

besides ceramic tile, is there any other completely water resistant flooring for a basement. i had laminate and i liked it but we had a freak snow storm on thursday, things went from bad to worse, and the basement was flooded. i don't want to go through this again if i don't have to.

2006-10-17 19:49:02 · 2 answers · asked by eddy 3

the feet are detereating and wonder who to contact for repair or if maybe a do-it-yourself project. the overflow needs work too any sugestion would be helpful thanks

2006-10-17 17:43:29 · 2 answers · asked by sprite 1

I remodled my kitchen and installed a new thermostat. After Installing the new thermostat the furnace will not turn off. If I set the Thermostat to 70, the temp will surpass that and almost hit 90 degrees. The only way to turn off the heat is to physically go to the furnace and push the button on the top from manual to automatic. That will turn it off and just leave the pilot light on. Some more information. The Gas furnace is 20+ yrs old, but heats great. I have hot water radiators. Even If I pull the face plate off the thermostat the heat stays on. It says millivolt on the furnace so is that 12v or 24v? Any help would be appreciated

2006-10-17 17:39:21 · 10 answers · asked by sheltz32tt 2

The plug for my radio has three prongs, the top two and the bottom one. The other day, the bottom prong broke off IN the electrical socket? What happens and what do I need to do?

2006-10-17 17:39:09 · 11 answers · asked by sundayhighway 2

2006-10-17 17:18:05 · 7 answers · asked by brianjowaisas 2

about 100 square feet

2006-10-17 16:49:35 · 2 answers · asked by papi c 1