Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

There is no tray underneath to catch the water what could be wrong?

2006-11-04 12:52:33 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3

I just purchased a used set of table and chairs that is an outdated white washed oak. The set is also in need of TLC. I would like to paint it but really don't want to be bothered with sanding and stipping. Can I paint over it. Can I used spray paint or do I have to use regular paint?

2006-11-04 12:50:46 · 7 answers · asked by Suzanne K 1

My neighbor's tree is so overgrown it extends out into the street and scratches the top and side of my car every time I have to drive by their house. I can't avoid driving by their house to get to my house and I'm tired of my new car getting scratched up. What can I do to get them to trim their tree? Who should I contact to get them to take care of it? I'm about at the point of trimming the darn thing myself if it doesn't get taken care of soon. -_-

2006-11-04 12:44:40 · 9 answers · asked by SportsFan 3

My natural gas-fired gravity furnace was installed in the 1950s. It is a Janitrol model GDS100-15, Type S, serial number 1252B0111, manufactured by Surface Combustion Corporation, Toledo, Ohio. It uses a bi-metallic switch mounted on the pilot burner to sense the presense of the pilot flame. The switch is wired in series with the solenoid valve for the main burner and prevents the valve from opening if the pilot flame is extinguished, an obviously necessary safety feature. I would like to find either an exact replacement for the switch, or an electronic infrared flame sensor that doesn't require direct contact with the pilot flame. Suggestions please, but don't suggest that I replace my inefficient gravity furnace (100,000 btu in, 75,000 btu out) with a new forced-air furnace/air conditioner. I can't afford to do that right now.

2006-11-04 12:39:41 · 5 answers · asked by hevans1944 5

I know about changing the main bag before it's half full. I haven't heard any recommendations on changing the side Hepa filter. Any suggestions? Thanks.

2006-11-04 11:19:47 · 6 answers · asked by jveryrad 4

2006-11-04 11:14:11 · 2 answers · asked by Linda W 1

2006-11-04 10:34:07 · 7 answers · asked by Danielle T 1

I have a house near Baltimore built in 1965. It has a small breaker box and 100Amps of service. I would like to upgrade. I want to have most of the money before I get contractors to give me an estimate. How much should I expect to spend?
Should I upgrade to 200Amps, or go for the gusto and get 300Amps?

2006-11-04 10:23:03 · 5 answers · asked by TJBalistic 1

My heating is not working yet, still waiting for my gas card. I am cold and it is very urgent I find a convector. I am very new to London and will go find one tomorrow, Sunday 5 of November.

2006-11-04 10:00:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The cord of my washing machine is too short to reach the nearest socket. So I use the extension cord. The extension cord has nearly burned, got hot and brown. I think the socket of the washing machine was not completely inserted. I got another extension cord, but it is getting uncomfortably warm/hot. I don't dare to run the washer at 60 C. I know, in the instructions it says one shouldn't use the extension cord but there simply isn't any other place I can put the washing machine.
Is something wrong with the washing machine? Wiring? Just the one socket I use for the washer?
I have modern fuses. Why didn't it blow?! I was convinced it should when something nearly burns!
Please help.

2006-11-04 09:58:16 · 9 answers · asked by Olga S 1

You know the little box with the dial which you use to control the gas central heating temperature?? Ours is broken, the dial is stuck at 30, and it's really old and dirty so we want a new one. We have been to all the usual DIY shops, and even a specialist trade centre, but to no avail!

Will we have to go direct to the original manufacturer?

2006-11-04 09:13:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anon 4

Live in a rural area east of Reno, NV, and no "pros" around. Currently using only a very large fan; weather is expected to remain cold. Should I get construction heater? I was afraid of encouraging mold with heat. Affected surface area approx 2000 sq. ft. Would appreciate some advice.

2006-11-04 09:08:46 · 5 answers · asked by Mary 5

2006-11-04 09:01:05 · 11 answers · asked by López I 3

House slopes down from street but levels off from garage to backyard. The water pressure at the front of the house is powerful BUT is half of the power in the backyard -- is there a way to regulate the power of the pressure?

2006-11-04 09:00:20 · 4 answers · asked by Shades 2

WARNING
If you have or smell a Gas leak, the emergency Gas Telephone No. in the U.K. is owned by National Grid. Their employees DO NOT CARRY CARBON MONOXIDE TESTING KITS. So you may still be at risk.
All gas appliances, should have a flame that is blue in colour. If there are any other flame colours, it means other poisonous gas chemicals including carbon monoxide are present, and should be switched off and tested by an independant qualified corgi appliances. person. Alternatively phone British Gas.
Did you know That National Grid is only legally liable upto the gas meter. and even then legally some meters are separate.
Installation is legally separate, as are appliances to be checked. National Grid carry out visual checks and if gas is smelt the equipment or the mains is swited off.
There appears to be some legal liability loopholes that all people renting accommodation, and customers with gas appliances including central heating systems should know

2006-11-04 08:54:37 · 3 answers · asked by rochelle m 2

2006-11-04 08:44:30 · 7 answers · asked by gene k 1

2006-11-04 08:35:51 · 5 answers · asked by Andy T 1

2006-11-04 08:35:49 · 3 answers · asked by Paul C 1

I forgot to mention, when asking if an electric cord for a 6 cup percolator would work for a 10 cup percolator, that I don't have a cord for my 10 cup and I need to buy one. I wouldn't know if the different cords match or not. My percolator says it is 621 Watts.

2006-11-04 08:33:24 · 2 answers · asked by Donna O 2

2006-11-04 08:11:30 · 9 answers · asked by anastasia p 1

2006-11-04 07:50:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-04 07:22:59 · 6 answers · asked by vivaldibabe 1

I went to get to mail earlier today and noticed a huge* behive hanging off a branch on our tree in the front yard.. Now I know hitting it isn't the best way to get rid of it, seeing as there are bees swarming inside.

So how do I get rid of this behive safely?

2006-11-04 07:13:02 · 11 answers · asked by YH 3

Hi all,
I bled the radiators earlier today, the pressure on the boiler dropped (think it's a combi) so I topped it up. Pressue gauge went up but when I try to switch it on, it doesn't ignite, makes a bit of noise and then does nothing. Have read that topping up pressure may introduce air into the system but I thought that was meant to resolve itself?
Any ideas?? I'm cold!!

2006-11-04 07:12:16 · 6 answers · asked by akusu 1

Every time we flush the toilet, and just about at the point when the tank is refilled, there is a terrible thumping and rattling from the pipes. If I quickly turn the water on in the tub it goes away, so I've been flushing and then turning on the water in the tub as a pre-emptive strike, and that seems to work, but the rest of the family isn't as diligent and it gets so loud I'm afraid something is going to happen to the plumbing. Any advice, suggestions, insights?

2006-11-04 07:00:01 · 8 answers · asked by oldyogi 3

It is an oak floor and I used varathane oil polyurathane as the sealer.

2006-11-04 06:52:41 · 4 answers · asked by scott h 1

If I wanted to do this myself, how would I go about doing it?

2006-11-04 06:49:17 · 12 answers · asked by rgdet 5

2006-11-04 06:40:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a Dorking toilet and every few flushes the water filling up the tank makes a spraying sound when it initally begins to fill also it tends to run , nothing obvious is jumping out-any suggestions.

2006-11-04 06:40:00 · 5 answers · asked by jtt1013 1

negative iron tec,

2006-11-04 06:32:50 · 2 answers · asked by sri d 1