Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

We noticed that the cover coating the rear steel panel is rubbed through and bare metal is showing. Would there be some type of coating to put over this bare area?

2006-11-27 14:58:31 · 4 answers · asked by mantywoc 1

Hi, I am having a wall removed in my bathroom and when the contractor put on new sheet rock it appears to be narrower than the existing drywall. When the taping and mudding guy was working on it, the gap is very noticable. The contractor said all he needed to do was fill it in but I'm concerned he used the wrong size sheet rock and just filling it in may cause cracking in the future. Does anyone know if this solution is ok or should i ask him to re do the sheet rock with the right size? We are only talking about maybe three sheets worth..... Thank u in advance.

2006-11-27 14:52:26 · 11 answers · asked by get your nose out of the books 2

Apparently the water pump isn't pumping up water. Is there a way to fix this problem without spending a fortune to call up a professional?

2006-11-27 14:03:46 · 2 answers · asked by ♤ 5

Sometimes the noise is as if more water has been released in the system but what worries me is seconds before I hear the more water getting released, I hear water drops as if there is some leak in the system. Is it normal or does my heating system really needs to be fixed?

2006-11-27 14:02:01 · 5 answers · asked by ankur_fic 1

2006-11-27 13:57:31 · 14 answers · asked by jenn_sutton2006 1

I replaced my old thermostat with a new digital one. The old thermostat worked but I wanted to replace it with a more up to date model. I faithfully followed the installation instructions and have checked the wiring 3 times but the new thermostat will not turn on the fan, heater, or A/C. I tried to reconnect the old thermostat but now it won't work either. I've checked the breakers at the main and they are fine. Is there a fuse somewhere that may have blown? Is there someway to check the thermostat?

2006-11-27 13:54:05 · 4 answers · asked by harsuwind 2

2006-11-27 13:51:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Assuming you had to work with a small crew and
reach up to 30 ft in height working around
windows and other obstacles would you:

Rent a scissors lift
Erect scaffolding
Apply by sprayer and brush
Apply by power roller
Apply by brush
Apply by spray
Wash and brush the wood first
Pressure wash the wood first
Just brush the wood first with a stiff brush
other?

2006-11-27 13:26:04 · 3 answers · asked by farmer 4

no long runs of wire.total length of bar is 4 mts

2006-11-27 12:20:37 · 7 answers · asked by smallangler690 1

- deep scratches
- what kind of filler for the holes, and gauges
- might be pine
- already stained

2006-11-27 12:13:23 · 3 answers · asked by mitch m 1

down the disposal side and plunging the other side. I run the water for about 45 seconds before the sink starts to fill. Please tell me what else I can do.

2006-11-27 11:55:49 · 6 answers · asked by Corona 5

There is a crack in the existing cast iron sewer line and we need to replace 40 feet. My uncle said to get PVC because you can hear the water/sewage run through the ABS. The plumber said that is really only true for two+ story homes or if the pipe is underground. We have a one story ranch with a crawl space. The price is the same, but we'd have to specifically request PVC from the plumber.

2006-11-27 11:38:26 · 9 answers · asked by kkrapf80 1

I have a heater that runs 600 watts that I would like to hook up to a 120 volt outlet.

2006-11-27 11:37:34 · 8 answers · asked by Che 2

2006-11-27 11:35:55 · 5 answers · asked by Che 2

This is the third replacement and now we are out of warranty, OK I know now - it's a POS. Anyway - This is a fairly new problem - I have tried adjusting the feet levelers - I've tried bouncing it (works on Kenmore models) The basket can be moved from side to side with your hand and it must be loose although they say that's the way it's suppose to be. It walks almost all the time and no it's not overloaded and yes my floors are level. There must be a way to get it to stay level. It's ruining my floor as well.

2006-11-27 11:19:36 · 6 answers · asked by Desperate fish owner 2

It doesnt make sense because i took a 60 watt bulb out it worked fine all day yesterday and then today i come home and it blows so i put in a new bulb and then it blows again.

2006-11-27 11:08:18 · 12 answers · asked by Kim 3

I asked this question earlier but evidently there are those who think everyone is totally stupid. This is not the case, I am merely ignorant of what I am asking. I know enough not to keep pushing the reset button if the furnace does not start. It will only fill full of oil and then when and if it does ignite it could be a big explosion. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. MY FURNACE STARTS AND RUNS EVERYTIME I DO IT. It gets up to the setting on the thermostat and stops then does not come on again by itself, or seldom by itself. Here is what I gave for information in my first asking of this question.....I already replaced the thermostat. Sometimes the furnace will try to come on but the box where the reset button is will make chattering noise until I help the (relay??) inside fully engage. Other times I have to just push the reset button itself and it will engage itself and start heating. This is a oil furnace heating my hot water and steam radiators. This is electrical not fuel a problem. THANKYOU

2006-11-27 10:40:04 · 3 answers · asked by John P 1

If a household light has exposed wire & is turned on can someone get a fatal shock from it?

2006-11-27 10:33:19 · 13 answers · asked by beastmastermark 1

I'm replacing my thermostat (heat only) and the instructions say to turn off the electrical power to the furnace (which I guess shuts off the voltage to the thermostat wires) before removing the wires from the old thermostat and attaching them to the new one.

Trouble is, I've looked around my gas furnace in the basement and I can't figure out where the switch would be. I have a fuse box, I wonder if I should just remove the fuse, and if that would be sufficient?

Sorry, I'm a girl, and this is a bit over my head. But I don't want to spend more money to hire an HVAC guy about this.

THANKS!

2006-11-27 09:38:37 · 10 answers · asked by sadinLA 2

Broiler works great / stove works well. It's just the oven.

2006-11-27 09:30:03 · 4 answers · asked by bontyfamily 1

We have recently noticed that after someone takes a shower that there is a puddle in our front yard. There is a pipe (?) coming up from the ground where the water originates from.

2006-11-27 09:20:42 · 6 answers · asked by Charlieonecat 2

2006-11-27 09:08:42 · 5 answers · asked by Terry M 1

It comes from between the seems between the tile and wall, and happens in only two areas of the house, kitchen and living room. Help with this mystery!

2006-11-27 08:56:32 · 6 answers · asked by chiqui78 1

I want to replace the standard cooktop I have with one of the newer flat cooktops. I was wondering if it's possible to retrofit the flat cooktop onto my existing oven or if I need an entirely new oven.

2006-11-27 08:42:16 · 7 answers · asked by steveandcasey 1

Mine keeps making clanking noises and hissing. It's an older radiator -- metal and has a knob that you can turn.

2006-11-27 08:33:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just looking for a range... I know lots of things can effect the price.

2006-11-27 08:25:04 · 4 answers · asked by cwoo 3

The oven is a moffat MSS600 thanks xx

2006-11-27 08:15:55 · 2 answers · asked by J*O*D*I*E 1

I have looked into comfort glow gas heaters and delonghi & bionaire electric heaters. My main concerns are safety, heat generating & cost effeciancy.

2006-11-27 08:08:51 · 2 answers · asked by cd.vinyl 1

They were usually ceramic and common in Europe. Sometimes very decorative. They had a "hook" to secure them on the radator.

2006-11-27 07:48:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

They were usually ceramic and common in Europe. Sometimes very decorative. They had a "hook" to secure them on the radator.

2006-11-27 07:46:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous