Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

The fan is an old hampton bay, and the wiring has been disconnected below the motor, where the light fixture goes. It has a capacitor with two leads, and besides the black and white wire coming down through the central pipe, it has a blue lead (which goes to the pull chain switch), light brown, gray, yellow, blue and red. The reversing switch is cooked, and fell apart during removal.
Is it possible to omit the reversing switch? And, which wires hook up to which? Detailed instructions would be greatly appreciated. If anyone could hook me up with a schematic, that would be fantastic. Thanks in advance!

2007-01-11 14:28:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 14:18:50 · 5 answers · asked by mom of 3 1

2007-01-11 14:13:55 · 5 answers · asked by Brokn 4

2007-01-11 14:07:36 · 5 answers · asked by loyce a 1

Hi,
I need to install an electrical panel for my house. I am getting mixed information. I have been told that I need a 200 amp panel, and I have also been told I only need a 125 amp panel. What advantages would I have by putting in a 200 amp panel, besides be able to add circuits later. It seems like overkill to me. Thanks for your time.

pb4sc

2007-01-11 14:05:54 · 0 answers · asked by PB4SC 2

Everything else is fine and the house was remodeled before sold to me, I think it is REALLY cheap paint, what kind do you suggest that can be wiped clean and not crack?

2007-01-11 14:05:12 · 6 answers · asked by me 4

The temp is supposed to go down to 17 degrees tonite. It won't last more than the night no doubt. Usually I just run a small steady stream of water overnight and that works fine, keeps the pipes from freezing. A family member said, "I heard that pipes won't freeze in a new house." HUH?

2007-01-11 14:04:29 · 31 answers · asked by mgs4Real 3

2007-01-11 13:49:58 · 9 answers · asked by Kevin M 1

2007-01-11 13:43:46 · 4 answers · asked by harvick 2

i posted a question a day ago regarding the directions fans should be blowing to dispers heat through a house, i only have one space heater and its in the middle of the room, i failed to mention that the fans are ceiling fans not fans on the ground, so which way should they be blowing and what about fans in the other rooms without the heater

2007-01-11 13:42:42 · 6 answers · asked by lisa 2

My kitchen was just remodeled and has marble counter tops, sealed. I know acid based products are not good but need a way to get rid of all the gunk that accumulates and that just pain water does not clean up. Don't want to ruin my beautiful counters but want to keep them clean and sanitary. Any suggestions?

2007-01-11 13:38:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anna G 2

Yesterday while washing dishes; the water went completely cold and it took about 3 to 4 hours before it warmed up again. This morning, my husband took a shower and the hot water disappeared again. This time it didn't warm up until early evening. We can't afford an electrician and after calling all over; there are no parts to be found. May end up having to save money to buy a new water heater but is there anything else that can be done because I'm really not looking forward to cold showers and washing work clothes in cold water.

2007-01-11 13:38:36 · 4 answers · asked by Merilee L 3

My furnace is only 5 years old. A couple of weeks ago, it stopped running. It will turn on if I go down and press the reset button. Then it will run; but when that bout is done, it does not come back on again by itself. I have had repair men here 5 times already! They can't seem to find the problem. Any suggestions?

2007-01-11 13:29:35 · 9 answers · asked by jmarie242 2

2007-01-11 12:50:50 · 3 answers · asked by simvils 3

2007-01-11 12:47:04 · 1 answers · asked by nandy 1

I have a vibe dirt devil vacuum and my dog chew thru the cord, can the cord be replaced? and How would u replace it?

2007-01-11 12:38:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,
I need to vent my dryer to the outside. I have a crawl space under my house that I would like to run the vent hose. The ideal location is about 15 feet away. Is it ok for the run to be this long?? Thanks for your time....

pb4sc

2007-01-11 12:33:06 · 10 answers · asked by PB4SC 2

2007-01-11 12:31:17 · 4 answers · asked by Theresa A 1

My car was broken-into and my mac was stolen. I had taken comprehensive auto insurance, but they say that auto insurance wont cover items lost due to vandalism and that it will be covered by home insurance. I live in a rented place and so dont have homeowner's insurance. Would the landlord's home insurance cover it, since the item belongs to the home that is owned by the homeowner?

2007-01-11 12:20:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does any one know the easiest and most effective method of draining a suspected blocked primary heat exchanger for the boiler? any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

2007-01-11 12:18:30 · 2 answers · asked by edmnike 1

i'm not talking about traps,but something u can spray in your cabinets that mice will not go near.there has to be some kind of chemical or something.Something that irritates their nostrils.help!!

2007-01-11 12:07:05 · 10 answers · asked by fanofcelebritymathersmarshall 2

2007-01-11 11:54:39 · 9 answers · asked by Nana 1

This is our first homeowners insurance claim. I hope the adjustor is honest?

Anyway - Our water level indicator went out on our washing machine. This caused the washing machine to keep filling with water & eventually went all over our floor. This caused massive water damage to our wall to wall carpet. We filed a claim on Tuesday & are patiently waiting for the claims adjuster to come to our home. I need tips on how to get the most out of our claim & hopefully get the wall to wall carpet & padding replaced. I have no clue what these things cost - so if he offers me a cash-out, I dont know if it will be enough?

2007-01-11 11:33:01 · 0 answers · asked by leahnc725 2

Every year at this same time..... my sewer slows down to a stop. I live in town....they said they are going to check the sewer main. Whatever its called. Just in case it is MY problem...are there any home remedies rather than chemicals?

2007-01-11 11:25:57 · 5 answers · asked by jane50071 2

I have a garage 20 x 30 with a deck built on top of it (I know, stupid design). The garage roof is leaking and of course it can't be repaired without tearing the deck off first. What is a reasonable bid to do the work: tear off existing deck, repair flattop roof of garage, replace deck on top.

2007-01-11 11:04:20 · 4 answers · asked by apple annie 2

I feel like a total moron!

Thanks!

2007-01-11 10:58:28 · 13 answers · asked by bp 1

I have already rerouted the downspout from the gutter away from the house

2007-01-11 10:50:43 · 3 answers · asked by tom z 1

We have an auto-pool cleaner, but it just stirs up the bottom. Are there any special chemicals to use to kill the slime?

2007-01-11 10:49:45 · 2 answers · asked by naughty_seth2003 2

I have a 3 or 4 month old microwave, it's a hotpoint. It will often shut off during cooking. It happens especially when I cook something that gives off a lot of steam. It stops cooking and the clock goes black, as if it isn't plugged in. A few minutes later it comes back to life. What's up? I don't think it's a wiring problem because I moved last 2 months ago and it has done this weird thing at both houses. Thanks in advance!

2007-01-11 10:46:17 · 7 answers · asked by Linnygirl 5

2007-01-11 10:45:31 · 8 answers · asked by apple annie 2