Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

The local cable company installed a fiberoptic cable system to the apartment. They dug a 3-4 foot deep hole in the ground and the wires/cables were laid into it. OK.,got the picture? Here's the question; I noticed that snow does not accumulate for long on the ground cover plate that protects it.There's snow around the plate but not on it. Where's the heat coming from? Or is it some other kind of "gasp"radiation?

2006-12-06 01:21:09 · 1 answers · asked by mysticleah 3

I mean wire hangers?

they say no-one knows where they come from, but I know where mine come from; the dry cleaners!

2006-12-06 01:13:45 · 3 answers · asked by curiosity 4

Electrical storms occasionally knock out the power supply. If this happens during the hours of sleep then an audible wake-up sound would enable emergency equipment to be set in motion ...

2006-12-06 01:10:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have pretty bad condensation in my windows. Any tips on winning this battle against water?

I live in Quebec, so it's pretty cold outside. At least twice a day, I have to cleam my windows, because they are full of water.

2006-12-06 01:07:58 · 6 answers · asked by Boomer 2

2006-12-06 00:52:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Coleman two burner propane stove and we lost power becasue of bad weather. Would it be safe if we used the propane stove in the kitchen to cook a small meal, crack a window or open a door slightly nearby? Is this idea totally asking for carbon monoxide poisoning? I believe I should cook in the garage with the garage door totally opened. Thanks for your answers.

2006-12-06 00:22:42 · 9 answers · asked by MARK 2

This is a question probably many folks would like to know the answer from an expert. We lost power due to an ice storm and I have a friend and she has firewood for her fireplace. We know about the termite issue but if one does store firewood outside,
how close to the house is safe without getting the dreaded termites???

2006-12-06 00:14:53 · 10 answers · asked by PsychoSam 2

I've never had this problem before but added c-9 lights this year which i assume is the problem. But, I have since distributed the power load throughout my house which causes the breakers to trip after a longer period of time. Any ideas? Can I replace the breaker box with a stronger one?

2006-12-06 00:04:36 · 29 answers · asked by wsheible 2

2006-12-05 23:15:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

all 4 are on the same wiring harness.

2006-12-05 23:08:55 · 2 answers · asked by jhcahokia 1

We drained the system at the weekend to replace taps . No problems filling it again but although there is hot water in the basin and bath, it is cold in the kitchen sink on ground floor

2006-12-05 23:07:30 · 8 answers · asked by quack 1

2006-12-05 22:36:04 · 3 answers · asked by thefreebird12 1

2006-12-05 21:55:23 · 2 answers · asked by Chuckle 1

Yesterday morning we found the bathroom lightbulb on the floor, which means it either fell out or a ghost took it out. Surely if it dropped from the roof it would've smashed. It was a 2 pronged bulb which needs to be pushed into the socket and twisted....can these just drop out?

2006-12-05 21:24:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to replace a torsion spring, with most site quoting $20 to $30 in parts (spring), but what is a reasonable price to expect and not get fleeced?

2006-12-05 19:58:51 · 21 answers · asked by gr8tango 2

2006-12-05 19:54:57 · 7 answers · asked by Sandi 2

2006-12-05 19:46:29 · 4 answers · asked by jnokins06 1

When the tank is refilling and heating the water, there are thumps, bumps, pops and sorta sounds like a gurgle... reminds me of the sound of water about to boil on a stove. Does this mean it is going bad? I have released the pressure valve on top and the drain valve on the bottom..it hasn't changed the noises. I still have hot water.. but I'm not sure for how long.... it is a gas water heater. Any suggestions??/ or should I call the plumber??

2006-12-05 19:44:12 · 3 answers · asked by Laura 1

2006-12-05 19:43:25 · 6 answers · asked by jnokins06 1

Recently when we use our shower, there is a steady stream of water running from the faucet, even when the shower knob is turned on full blast. It doesn't seem to be affecting the water pressure of the shower, but we'd rather that all the water be going to the shower head. What's causing this, and how can we fix it?

2006-12-05 18:11:06 · 6 answers · asked by flyingmouse77 2

I don't really know what is wrong, but I get the feeling its one of those simple problems to fix.

This is my first few months living away from my parents so I don't know how to do anything yet really.

The oven has stopped working, and the switch (to turn the oven on) usually glows red when turned on does not glow anymore. Also the microwave oven doesn't work when plugged into an outlet near the oven.

Is there something I can do myself to solve this problem, or should I contact my landlord to get an electrician over to fix it?

2006-12-05 17:40:51 · 11 answers · asked by Debbs 2

What temperature do you keep it during the day and do you keep that same temperature during the night?

2006-12-05 17:15:35 · 13 answers · asked by bansri47 4

Obviously, it must be nonflammable and not damaging to my rubber seals. I was thinking about RV antifreeze.

2006-12-05 17:10:19 · 4 answers · asked by mrthreee 3

I want to do it myself.

2006-12-05 17:01:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 16:40:47 · 13 answers · asked by mskash 3

ok my water heaters pilot light went out. so we relit it. and as it turns out the pilot light goes out everytime the water heats up to the desired temperature. so i have to relight it like four-five times a day. k this happened over thanksgiving and we were FINALLY able to get someone out here with the 'right' part to fix it, the thermocupler. But after the guy left what does it do, goes out again.

So does anyone know what could be causing this to go everytime it reaches its desired temperature.
Thanks in advance.

2006-12-05 16:10:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dried one load, put the next one in and when I went to get it out the dryer was colder than ice. Is this easily fixed?

2006-12-05 15:43:47 · 11 answers · asked by Ms. Nita 3

My roommates and I were startled when a live squirrel ran across our living room floor and hid behind the TV. We tried to herd it out the door but instead it was able to hide itself behind a water heater in a utility closet. We cant get at it now. What should we do?

2006-12-05 15:14:36 · 17 answers · asked by Claudius8110 2

2006-12-05 15:09:58 · 5 answers · asked by Torsion Stampede 3

I replaced my thermocouple in a forced air furnace and now it leaks around where the thermocouple connects to the control valve. Can anyone tell me what I should do?

2006-12-05 15:05:12 · 6 answers · asked by J. W. C 1