Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

Has anyone used this or own a home that was built with this? What did it cost? What do you think of it?

2007-04-22 17:00:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My unit is a split unti that's pretty old but the freon is freshly charged and the AC repairman has looked at it several times. Even when it's off, it seems to blow hot air. The thermostat is digital and is about 8 months old. This just started happening about a week ago though we've had numerous problems with the AC. Any help would be appreciated and please don't respond with "Buy a new AC".

2007-04-22 15:43:00 · 8 answers · asked by Yankee Killer 2

2007-04-22 15:29:11 · 6 answers · asked by popo 2

2007-04-22 15:25:04 · 13 answers · asked by Lamaeden 1

new master control was needed- cost $511 ! I purchased one on line for $170 and installed it- It is STILL freezing everything like a cement block. Is there something I need to reset or shut off or turn on? Help! What can I do next?

2007-04-22 15:23:16 · 6 answers · asked by little red 1

My bed continues to squeak. I've already replaced the mattresses. I don't know if it's the frame or what but every movement there is noise and it's driving me crazy.

2007-04-22 14:34:44 · 7 answers · asked by akimbleywill 1

y to turn this idea into a home based business?

2007-04-22 14:29:28 · 1 answers · asked by Smart_Guy 1

2007-04-22 14:18:23 · 4 answers · asked by Smart_Guy 1

a cool hushing sound?

Give me your description of the sound of running water comming from a bathroom tap.

2007-04-22 12:46:40 · 6 answers · asked by Veruca 4

My house has direct wire (120v ac) smoke detectors. One of them will emit a beep every so often. Does a backup battery need to be replaced? Is one of the wire connections loose?

2007-04-22 12:02:56 · 8 answers · asked by Ian T 1

I wish to wire an outdoor waterproof mains socket by tapping into an existing interior socket on the back wall of my house. I'm quite confident I can do it properly and it will be fused correctly etc. but would this now be in breach of regulations if not carried out by a registered electrician? I'm concerned about the new home information pack etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-04-22 09:51:58 · 16 answers · asked by BlackDog 2

Our gas furnace was tagged yesterday due to a valve leak near the pilot light. It's over 40 years old and we've been advised it's too old to fix. My husband lost his job in October, and we're not exactly swimming in cash. Would you suggest getting another gas furnace? Any ideas that would warm our two-story home, 1500 sq.ft., and save money? Thanks.

2007-04-22 09:33:36 · 5 answers · asked by Margaret H 3

i had my lawn mower in storage for about 5 months. it's an old mower that i got second hand, but it didn't give me a single problem last year. it always started right up with 1 or 2 pulls. i had it stored with gas in it, and someone told me i would see little bubbles in the tank if there was water in it, which i don't see. the oil is good, tried replacing the spark plug, air filter is good. it doesn't sound like it's even trying to start, but seems to sound slightly better when i take the spark plug out. is my mower just dead?

2007-04-22 08:26:46 · 9 answers · asked by DuffMan409 2

I have a Yard Machine riding mower which has been blowing black smoke when it runs. Does anyone know what may be causing this?

2007-04-22 08:25:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

some clawfoot tubs are more rare and are worth more, is there a website i can go to to find the value of my tub. how much does it cost to restore an old clawfoot tub?

2007-04-22 07:44:13 · 2 answers · asked by tommartella1 1

We keep running out of hot water... even this morning... I ran out after only being in the shower about 15 minutes, and I was the first in the family to shower... shouldn't it last longer than that?

So... how long should the hot water last? Please provide a source for your answer.

Thanks!

2007-04-22 07:05:06 · 9 answers · asked by me :) 3

I want to add a decorative touch to my walkways around my yard.....they are concrete....some of them are cracked ...I saw at Lowes a mold for concrete walkways that you put your concrete in and you can add tint to color it etc,,,,I want to do that but I need to know can I just pour the new concrete on top of the old walkways and will it adhere to that which is down already,,, or do I have to completely remove the old and start fresh?....or is there something I have to do to prepare my old concrete that is already down for the new?......I appreciate any help.....thanks

2007-04-22 06:34:12 · 3 answers · asked by shiningon 6

I noticed that the freezer part of my fridge is fine, the fridge part seems to take forever to get cold. I have the temperature all the way to 9 and only then is it seems okay. (still not really cold) (according to the fridge stick magnet its at barelly normal operating temp) I also noticed that I hear bubbling noises in the back of the fridge now and then. Please let me know what I should check first.

2007-04-22 06:15:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a Dyson turbo tool accessory for lifting animal hair off the carpet. It has its own filter but we don,t know how to detach it for emptying. Can anybody help us?

2007-04-22 05:05:45 · 1 answers · asked by Archangel Gabriel 3

There doesn't seem to be any kind of tension adjuster or am I wrong about this. It's fricking annoying because you open the door and it starts to slide shut right away. Anyone know how to adjust this door so it will stop doing this?

2007-04-22 04:57:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mine has been basically a piece of junk (to put it mildly). This is one of the most successful and most misleading ad campaigns on record, for my money. What do others think?

2007-04-22 04:52:11 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5

I have a Hotpoint model HDA2000 dishwasher. I rarely use it--the last time was probably around Christmas. I usually just "wash & go" my dishes by hand.

Last evening I loaded the thing, added detergent, and set it to "Heavy Wash". All the thing does is hum for a minute or two, and then it stopped doing anything. Then, every few minutes, it will hum some more, then stop. I peeked inside, and it's very apparent that nothing has taken place yet, except that there is now some water in the bottom of the washer basin.

After a while, I gave up and unlatched the door, to turn the machine off. Then I went to bed.

Yes, I read the instruction manual; nothing is blocking the washing arm at the bottom. It would appear that I am doing everything correctly. So what am I missing? Why won't the thing start running? I should mention that in the past, it has worked just fine.

2007-04-22 04:38:00 · 4 answers · asked by What the Deuce?! 6

2007-04-22 03:50:40 · 8 answers · asked by nanny 2

I am fixing some concrete steps, and I will be taking some ciment off and I will need roughly 1/4 cubic meter of concrete for the repair. I will be pouring over existing ciment, so what kind of mix do you suggest?

2007-04-22 03:11:30 · 4 answers · asked by Meo 2

The mineral deposits are starting to clog the holes in my showerhead. Is there something I can soak the showerhead in to get rid of the mineral deposit buildup?

2007-04-22 02:54:21 · 10 answers · asked by rhgindc 3

2007-04-22 02:25:18 · 6 answers · asked by Devi C 1

2007-04-22 02:13:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an old gas boiler that runs just fine. I have gotten two different ideas on what to do. One person told me to wait till it fails then replace it. The other said replace it now and save on the heating costs. Any ideas?

2007-04-22 01:29:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 30 x 50 ranch home in ny and was wondering what size furnace is needed to heat this home,,an extention may be added in the future ...if the home is zoned will it make a difference in sizeing the furnace. I will be useing propane with radiant floor heat

2007-04-22 01:29:45 · 2 answers · asked by John b 2

I'm struggling to understand why my heating system comes on and goes off whenever it feel like ! eg. timer is set for 6.30am and it comes on at 6.00am ? What's going on ? My house is cold when I want it warm and vice versa - I know I can switch to manual override but then I have to remember to switch it back to Auto before I go to bed ..which isn't ideal....Any help greatly appreciated...Cheers !

2007-04-22 00:40:16 · 5 answers · asked by John M 2