Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

It just stopped getting cold 2 days ago. We havent done anything different. What could be the problem?

2006-12-30 15:52:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have won a bid on a hud home and placed down $1000,i am now reading the hud property conditon report.It says the Electrical was checked by a generator and the electrical system was in marginal condition at the time of the inspection.

2006-12-30 15:47:11 · 5 answers · asked by Samantha 1

I am worried that the house could catch fire. I have lived there for 6 years, don't know if the previous tennants used it. I do hear wind coming down the chimney
Thanks for your help!!!!

2006-12-30 15:28:54 · 6 answers · asked by Brenda 1

We just had a heat pump installed a couple years ago. For two winters now I've notice a smell every now and again. It's growing increasingly more common lately. It's almost like dry ice. It's a very dry, smokey smell but it doesn't smell like anything's burning. Just a very dry smell (if that makes sense). Any ideas?

2006-12-30 15:27:35 · 7 answers · asked by terry q 1

It is Dec 30th 2006 and our 2 year old gas water heater is not working. every time we try to relight the pilot light it goes out in 5 to 10 minutes. we need someone honest and not terribly expensive, to come to our home and fix it. we live in shawnee ks. 66203 you can contact me @ kris7108web@yahoo.com. we are a family of 4 with no hot water in the winter, please help me find someone to help

2006-12-30 15:13:24 · 7 answers · asked by kristenkrisweberhummel 1

the water pressure is fluxuating and the pressure tank is making a thuding noise..the pressure on the tank goes from 20psi to 40psi. what could be the problem?

2006-12-30 15:09:12 · 5 answers · asked by hyper guy 1

I posted a question on how to fix my basement drain. Well we have now been using a snake on it for an hour or so and the water has gone down about 4 inches. I am assuming that we are slowlyi unclogging it, however we are having to take black gunk off of it. What could this be? And are there any chemicals to get through it?????

2006-12-30 15:09:03 · 4 answers · asked by Wondering 2

2006-12-30 15:06:24 · 8 answers · asked by Double O 6

2006-12-30 15:01:01 · 6 answers · asked by Bama M 1

2006-12-30 14:58:55 · 4 answers · asked by fk5107944 2

The unit is a Westinghouse gas heater that works, but the fan does not come on when I have the settings to "heat" and "auto". If I set the fan to "on", the fan kicks in and my place gets warm. On the other hand if I set the AC to "cool" and "auto", it works perfectly...the fan comes on when it needs to. I thought it might be the thermostat, and I bought a new one and the same problem happened.
This began only after I changed a round 15amp fuse near the electrical outlet...if this help anyone who know about these things. I took the motor out and checked all the wires, but they look fine.

Aside from replacing it (I know I should), any ideas on what the problem could be?
Thank you!

2006-12-30 14:56:40 · 5 answers · asked by georgeforone 1

I'm having a 60 year-old brain freeze, been 43 years since High School shop class, I can't remember what is measured by volts, amps, or watts, the only thing that I remember is that ohms measure resistance, Not really important just want a refresher.
I know that one measures volume, one measures pressure, and then what?

2006-12-30 14:51:34 · 6 answers · asked by percylenain 3

2006-12-30 14:51:18 · 3 answers · asked by hyper guy 1

i just knocked out a hole in my wall with about a 3 inch diameter. who do i go about repairing that. the wall is drywall

2006-12-30 14:50:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-30 14:32:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have some wood cabinets in my kitchen that need cleaning. I need to know what is the best cleaner out there for such a chore. I know of Murphy's Oil Soap, but I wanted to be sure if it was the best out there.

2006-12-30 14:11:47 · 7 answers · asked by mlynnej 2

My vacuum decided to stop working today and I am looking for some advice or whether I should take it to be repaired or just buy a new one..I wish I could be specific on what the problem is, possibly electrical as it will no longer turn on. This is Eureka brand bagless vacuum, approximately 4 1/2 years old. I am leaning towards buying a new one as I am sure even minor repairs would cost at least half the value of the vacuum.

2006-12-30 13:48:40 · 9 answers · asked by Darrell C 3

I recently had a grease fire, and am now trying to clean up after it. I've got stuff sticking to my stove top, and smoke sticking to my walls and ceiling. Soap and water gets up most of it, what else should I use?

2006-12-30 13:38:57 · 11 answers · asked by tigressmellora 1

The other day my sister washed a load of clothes and the floor drain backed up. We figured this was just a one time thing. Well today I washed some clothes and the floor drain backed up again.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do??? Please help!!!!!

2006-12-30 13:27:20 · 3 answers · asked by Wondering 2

2006-12-30 13:26:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

only that fuacet gives sound, what do I have to do? thanks

2006-12-30 13:02:13 · 6 answers · asked by naser_40 1

I've used cleansers from Home depot that claim to clean and freshen up the smell but don't have success beyond 3 days. I've used gels, pipe cleaning solutions, Drano, cleaning the pipe as far down as I can reach. The home is 20 years old. It's almost as if the trap isn't working to keep odors out. I had this problem at my last home (on a slab foundation), this is a second story shower stall. The common denominator is both were stalls. Haven't had any issues with bathtubs or toilets.

2006-12-30 13:00:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tub faucet gets only luke warm....sink in same room gets much hotter, as does every other faucet in the house. Can anything be done?

2006-12-30 12:39:19 · 5 answers · asked by squirrelydemon 2

involves wiring and codes? i would really appreciate the help. please email me at girasol2525@yahoo.com

thank you so so much!

2006-12-30 11:57:23 · 3 answers · asked by girasol2525 2

2006-12-30 11:48:55 · 5 answers · asked by paul l 1

I am looking to buy a house that has oil for the heat. The tank has been empty for a couple of months. Is this going to be a problem with it working properly once more oil is added in?

2006-12-30 11:44:46 · 6 answers · asked by amy1419 3

But when I turn the dryer on , which is in that half of the house then the power comes back on.What could it be?

2006-12-30 10:32:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i replaced the door contactor this mornig, i can hear the cycles,and i get water flush, but just humming @ spin. is the trans out, or maybe the electric motor?

2006-12-30 10:17:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok so i striped my headliner out of my jeep cherokee and it has a grayish foam on it and under it is the auctal fiberglass. after i vaccum all of the loose foam should i get as close to the fiberglass as possible cause it is coming up easy and i dont want to pul it and mess it up. i am putting on new fabric tomorrow so i need some answers...thanks have a good newyear

2006-12-30 09:59:20 · 3 answers · asked by hondarider400at 3

along with taking the ceiling and putting smoke and sharpie on it. until it turns a different color

2006-12-30 09:58:33 · 8 answers · asked by saveitforthemoshpit 2