Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

2007-02-26 13:31:24 · 7 answers · asked by BigWally 2

He said the work takes about 30 minutes and he is charging 150. Seems expensive to me but I've never dealt with plumbers before, what is reasonable?

2007-02-26 13:29:33 · 11 answers · asked by nutty 3

I've just moved in to Florida and I would like to know which is the average pay for a self-employ worker that places drywalls and do the plaster, materials are supplied by the contractor, I only do the hard work...

2007-02-26 13:24:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

anyone have any troubleshooting tips for a craftsman 3/4 chain drive

2007-02-26 13:22:52 · 5 answers · asked by tay-tay 1

I have a vacation home in PA which I visit about 1-2 times a month. I have always turned off the hot water heater when I leave and was recently told that I should leave it on which I have been doing since being told this. I leave the heat on in the house (also electric) with the thermostat set to 55. Is there any reason to leave that hot water heater going when no one is there? I would hate to pay the extra electric if its not necessary. Thanks for any info on this subject.

2007-02-26 13:16:23 · 5 answers · asked by Karen H 1

I have a GE Smartwater RO unit under my sink (dual stage) which I just got up and running with new pre and post filters and a new membrane, after it being out of use for quite some time (I've only lived here a couple months.)

I sanitized the system and purged it 3 times, then tasted the water. While there is a noticeable difference in the salt level, it is still there. My well can run from deathly salty to fairly mild.

Regardless of the salt level in the well, shouldn't the RO have removed the majority of the salt content? Because I'm still tasting it, would purging the unit a couple more times help?

2007-02-26 12:54:20 · 2 answers · asked by fyrkrakyr 2

2007-02-26 12:48:39 · 9 answers · asked by endurance 2

1994 Sears Craftsman 1/2 HP Garagedoor opener
Unit appears to be getting signal from remotes (blinking on back of unit) but no response from unit. Control inside garage is working but blinking. Something was stuck under door (about 2-3 inches high). Problem started after that. I did cut off power on the panel but blinking continues. ANY HELP??? Is there a way to reset this???

2007-02-26 12:47:19 · 4 answers · asked by William A 1

I just moved into a house, it's only around 30 years old, but it looks like they have never redone the kitchen cabinets. the appliances are at least 10 years old, but the cabinets are older. when i open them, they smell like old musty cabinets. I don't even want to put my dishes or food in them. I'm afraid that my dishes will start to smell like them after being in them. I've already washed them down, but they still smell terrible.

2007-02-26 12:16:37 · 10 answers · asked by daniellet_212 2

I live in an old house, built in about 1950, right now my bath tub faucet is really leaking alot. I'm guessing its just a washer needs to be replaced, but I need to turn the water off first.

Well, I looked for a local shutoff to the tub, but can't find one. I even checked the crawl space.

I'm on a community well so there is no water meter at my house. There is a circular hole right in front of my front yard water tap, and about 3 feet down I can see a nut. Well my landlord had left me with a T shaped bar she said was for turning off the water, however I can't find anything that can be operated by that t-bar, its just a rusty old nut about 19mm in size. Well I got a socket and hooked about 6 extentions together to reach down there and turned it clockwise but didn't do anything, no matter how far I turned it either direction nothing changed, now it seems to just spin both ways with no resistence.

2007-02-26 12:08:17 · 9 answers · asked by Rockstar from another dimension 1

I am trying to solder a hose bib and coper pipe together, this is my first time. I am right now trying to solder it using a kit that I bought at Lowes. I cant get the skinny silver solder wire piece to melt to the pipes... is it not hot enough or do I need more flux? this is my first time doing this please help!

2007-02-26 11:58:06 · 4 answers · asked by imissrascal 3

its not leaking at any fittings

2007-02-26 11:47:10 · 7 answers · asked by gee 1

My mother in-law has a Kenmore gas range apox. 15 years old. Her eletronic timer/clock isn't readable. The LED display is EXTREMLY dim. I have tried to get a replacement but have been told by Sears that the manufacture is no longer making that part.
I am looking for used part supplier or any other ideas.

2007-02-26 11:36:26 · 3 answers · asked by danzka2001 5

what is the best way to insulate the house in between studs and what is the best insulation out there for this purpose?

2007-02-26 11:14:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi. I live on the second floor in an apartment building. We have noticed a VERY foul smell in the bathroom. We had someone come "fix" it, but I dont know what was wrong as I dont speak the language here and he didnt speak English. The smell was gone for about 24 hours. Gradually has been coming back. It actually caused me to vomit a few times! Its bad.
There is nothing in the bathtub or sinks when we flush. No clogs. So I finally noticed that when I close the lid sometimes, the smell gets better. I did that tonight and when I reopened it, the water was bubbling. Almost like a tiny boil.
Anyone know what this is and what to say to the people when they come to fix it again???
Also, is this serious? I am pregnant and cannot take any risks. There are no windows in the bathroom, so I am pretty nervous about ventilation. But when I open the bathroom door, the whole apartment smelle up. Please help!!!

2007-02-26 10:55:15 · 16 answers · asked by ♥ Nolie ♥ 2

I have a GE coffee station does anyone know how to make the cappucino or espresso
It is Item stock number 169069
UPC: 681131690690

2007-02-26 10:53:13 · 2 answers · asked by jazmineb_2006 1

I've just my Gas bill in which is way to expenisve for the last quarter, (i appreciate in the winter it would be) However, is this because I have a back boiler on my living room gas fire & this probably many years old?? (i've only lived in this property for the last 10months) so i dont know the full history, but generally is it worth getting rid of this boiler?

2007-02-26 10:44:51 · 6 answers · asked by mita 1

My electric oven just started making a perculiar buzzing sound when I put it on to preheat-when I opened the door, the side panel bit inside it was glowing white and smoking like it was about to blow up!
I turned it off straight away, but why did this happen? its quite old i suppose.

2007-02-26 10:26:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-26 10:18:05 · 4 answers · asked by laineysaunders 1

Seriously. What would cause an oven to turn on by itself? This morning ours did and the house filled with smoke, because it turned on to like 500 degree. The indicator light that is usually on when the oven is, wasn't even on.

2007-02-26 10:14:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm pretty sure our shower is gas, I think they said something about instant gas?
Since I have moved in i have been fluey with sore chest, cough and throat and cold!
How can I fix it?
Would turning the gas up or down help?
Or should I contact the real estate?
Thanks!

2007-02-26 10:00:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

this is a house almost done but electricity (walls,paint,everithing)
but they just discover that the electricity is 40 years old so it needs
to be replaced is,first,second floor basement and attic.
there are 47 outlets(duplex receptacles) 30,switches,30 lights,
all of them 120v.and 2 outlets 220v.plus two sub panels one on
each floor because i don;t know how they survive with this installation to many years what you guys think? anybody can helpme to price this big job.it's a remodelation not new thank's for your help

2007-02-26 09:47:58 · 2 answers · asked by roberto 1

The radiators are all hot, I have some hot water but the system is on the highest setting! Could the system be full of sludge? if sio how can I clear it? Is there a treatment I can add to the system to clear it? Just seems like after a long shower, 10 mins the hot water is gone!

2007-02-26 08:19:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd been having trouble with a light fixture in my kitchen. It "shorted out" and caused the circuit it was on to fail. The circuit breaker would not trip, but nothing on the circuit would work. I replaced the socket on the fixture, and it seemed to work OK for a while, but the other day the light went out and again the circuit failed without tripping the breaker. I decided to replace the entire light fixture, and I'm pretty sure I hooked it up correctly (black to black, white to white, and since the new fixture didn't have a ground wire I hooked the ground wire from the box in the ceiling to the green screw on the strap.) The circuit still does not work. One thing: I turned on the light switch and the light comes on, but very dimly. Am I missing something? If so, what? I've been trying to fix this since Saturday and I'm losing my mind. SOMEONE HELP! PLEASE!!

2007-02-26 08:17:41 · 4 answers · asked by Uncle Mark 527 1

2007-02-26 08:06:50 · 3 answers · asked by mink136 2

We have natural gas heat and we are having a debate over whether it is cheaper to just leave the heat on (so the furnace doesnt' have to work to heat the house back up when we get home), or turn it off every time we leave.

2007-02-26 07:56:19 · 11 answers · asked by Ken 2

It takes over two and a half hours to dry a normal size load on the normal setting with high heat turned on. Its a brand new whirlpool dryer. Whats going on?

2007-02-26 07:55:24 · 19 answers · asked by nipsy3 2

After flushing, water flows out of bottom of tank and down hill over the porcelain seat area, and then onto floor: irritating, messy, dangerous.
Old house, no work done there for 20+ years. Float and flapper have been replaced c. 10 years ago. What shall I try? (Plumbers are hard to lure out into country.)

2007-02-26 07:46:02 · 9 answers · asked by Ruby'sMom 5

I have radiant electric heat in the ceiling ... yes in the ceiling... I have a tri-level house about 1700sq ft I pay approximate a 185 dollar budget monthly electric bill. This bill covers all my electricity for the house (lights, water heater, washer, dryer, HEAT, pool pump, etc)I live in Northern PA where winters can be quite cold....

2007-02-26 07:31:28 · 10 answers · asked by Mark R 1

I have an electric range and I hate it. I want a gas one but I dont have the gas inputs in to my house. Any ideas on where I can get help in converting from electric to gas?

2007-02-26 07:24:28 · 4 answers · asked by smiddro 2