Maintenance & Repairs - June 2007

the installers for my new washer and dryer said that the gasket is leaking and they should be "re-packed" by a professional or replaced. And no, they didn't offer to do it for a fee. This looks pretty easy to do. Is is really as easy as going and getting new valve stems, shutting the main water off and replacing them?

2007-06-11 17:31:11 · 5 answers · asked by motoxfan00 1

I came home tonight, after a storm had passed over my area to find that one of the electrical sockets in my house is dead. Its the one that I use for my computer and telephone....

All the equipment is working fine, Ive got an extension cord hooked up to the surge protector at the moment and everything is good....

I have tried re-setting all of the switches on the switch board, twice, and nothing it didnt make a difference...

Is there anything else that I can do or do I need to call the power company or an electrician???

Thanks everyone!!!

2007-06-11 16:59:29 · 16 answers · asked by skattered0077 5

Ok, So my TV fell down from its spot and doesn't work anymore... Don't ask... So when I turn the TV on, It starts to tun on, than turns off. and randomly turns on and off. I heard rattling in the TV, so I opened the back and it was just pieces of plastic. But I was looking at the stuff, and found a piece of chipped circuit board and the same board is cracked. I have pics at the end of a few things. The first pic is of the chipped piece. Is it really detremental that it chipped off? The second and third pics are of the circuit board and you can see a crack in it right along the chip. The second one points it out and the third w/o marks. Is there a way to fix it w/o taking it to a specialist, or is the board just shot? Help please!!

The Pics:
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/moozleyman/circuit1.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/moozleyman/circuitboard.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/moozleyman/circuitboard1.jpg

2007-06-11 16:32:01 · 4 answers · asked by Will Bleed For Kicks 3

2007-06-11 16:28:33 · 8 answers · asked by locodroid 1

finally had to replace a 40amp with a 30amp an electrian said would work. also had to replace 10g wiring with 8g. the wiring still gets extremely hot and tripped the breaker once. I have washed down both coils, checked the operation of my compressor and condenser fan. all appear to be doing great. I seem to have it running ok now, but wonder if there still could be a problem I haven't located. any help would be extremely appreaciated since its very hot this time of year already

2007-06-11 15:56:20 · 8 answers · asked by keensnipe 1

I have an old hot tub, its about 18 years i would say. I have been trying to get it going again (its been about 4 years)...it has the usual problems you would expect..the pump didnt work, but i got it fixed. Everything runs great now...except the heater.

The top of the hot tub has a thing that tells you that it is calling for the heater to kick in, so a light comes on. But there is no heat. Theres a "heat indicator light" under the hot tub, and it is not coming on at all. Its not the thermistat, i know that cause it calls for heat, the heater just does not come on. Any ideas?

2007-06-11 15:56:16 · 3 answers · asked by havanasunrise87 2

The serial number is 31807 with 13000 following it. The number on the short block is 7K 112598. It is from the 60s I was told. It is a reddish orange and it isn't any bigger than about 20 inches. Please tell me where I can get parts and any other information you know or know where I can get information.

2007-06-11 15:03:51 · 2 answers · asked by Ben 1

My sprinkler is cracked. I think it is the selenoid but I am not familiar with the parts of an automatic sprinkler system. Where can I find specs or diagrams on the sprinker system? I have a 3/4" Richdel 711 DPR (150 psi max).

2007-06-11 14:48:04 · 5 answers · asked by 2terbug 3

The transaxel seems to engage and turn top pulley when pushed. The brake rod spring came loose or has been disconnected Both belts seem to be in fair shape but not very tight. This stopped driving when the speed lever was moved while moving after cutting grass. This is a 1992 Ranch king model 132-450F205 . 12 hp 7 speed. Thanks in advance.

2007-06-11 14:28:47 · 2 answers · asked by bubstr_1 1

I can find hundreds of questions about how long a particular type of food is supposed to last, but I can't find the operating lifetime of a refrigerator.

Assuming it is a quality name brand type. If it is off brand what is the quickest amount of time refrigerators can stop functioning properly. We have a offbrand piece of junk that is only a couple years old, but it can only cool down to 50 deg inside the main part.

2007-06-11 14:26:46 · 13 answers · asked by llbbl 2

Having mine cleaned out Wednesday. I am the only one who lives here so was wondering how many years before I have it done again.

2007-06-11 14:19:58 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

continues to beep every 45 secs or so with a single beep

2007-06-11 13:17:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there any available that don't need to be hard wired? The kind I can just plug in. If so where can they be purchased? Thnk you.

2007-06-11 13:17:25 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

2007-06-11 13:10:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-11 12:07:54 · 2 answers · asked by Philip V 1

My soil pipe has been moved as just had a new conservatory built. The top of the pipe is now just below a bedroom window, won't this cause bad smells to enter the room when window open.

2007-06-11 11:01:05 · 14 answers · asked by Knutsford Lass 1

I've tried the plunger, tried Drano and both gave no results. Anyone have a clever suggestion before I call the plumber out to take all my money?

2007-06-11 10:14:18 · 6 answers · asked by Melissa F 2

I bought a large regular camp trunk at a yard sale, and it was open, but when I got home it had closed and locked itself. I do not have the key. The lock is a key lock in which a flat metal loop on the top is attactched with a hinge to the base of the trunk. Is there any way, without destroying the lock, to open the trunk?

2007-06-11 09:15:01 · 3 answers · asked by Tiffany 1

please help i want to party

2007-06-11 08:44:16 · 2 answers · asked by playa 2

Assuming that the air outside is cooler than the air inside the room, should a window fan exhaust the hot air out, suck in the outside air, or both (with a dual fan)? Does it make a difference whether there are other windows in the room (e.g., to create a crossbreeze, etc...)? I'm primarily asking about an attic room with large windows across from each other (one facing north, one facing south), but if there are guidelines for other types of rooms as well, I'd love to learn! What if it is just as hot outside as inside?? Does a window fan do anything then?

2007-06-11 08:43:41 · 2 answers · asked by Keiko V 1

Hi, I have 2 Friedrich Quietmaster programmable air conditioners and they both developed the same problem. They power up but they do not blow air. The compressor doesn't kick in, nor does the fan. They both light up, the temperature appears and the lights come on the various buttons that I select. But no cold air.

Does this sound like an easy repair? Are air conditioner repairs expensive? Should I just go to Costco and get two new ones with lifetime return policy instead of paying for a repairman?

Thanks.

2007-06-11 08:15:14 · 3 answers · asked by Paul G 2

How can I get rid of the scratches on my white enamel sink caused by my titanium ring?

2007-06-11 08:11:31 · 4 answers · asked by m.scott108@btinternet.com 1

The 3 that don't work as well are hooked up to the same system. They worked until I had to replace a couple. I have compared the replacement parts with the old parts and they are exactly the same. Water pressure through those 3 are so weak, that my lawn is starting to die, in those areas. Not quite sure what I should do!!??

2007-06-11 07:40:55 · 5 answers · asked by hyleejn 1

My air conditioning is not cooling the way it should (ie the room temp stays at 76 even when its set on 73)

Any ideas?

2007-06-11 07:27:25 · 13 answers · asked by jrobic5 1

I bought a handheld mirror today and that stupid scan sticker they stuck on the mirror itself left glue on it Ive tried everything I know to get it off.....any suggestions?

2007-06-11 07:19:23 · 15 answers · asked by foxxybabe0430 4

2007-06-11 05:52:49 · 7 answers · asked by MRSEATT24 2

it was working then we moved it to do some work now we put it back and it doesnt spin??anyone know? i tried looking on site but we'll have to call someone. i was just wondering if anyone knew what it was so i could fix the problem myself and just buy whatever part is broken..

2007-06-11 05:36:52 · 4 answers · asked by toolate 3

It just started doing this a few days ago. It SEEMS as if the pressure release valve is doing what it's supposed to - releasing pressure by allowing some water to leak out, but WHY would it the pressure suddenly be high? There is a pressure relief tank on the top of the heater. Could it be that the tank is not operating, thus forcing the pressure relief valve to kick in? Is it worth replacing the relief tank alone, or should I just pony up the $500 to have a whole new heater installed?

2007-06-11 05:18:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much pressure should be used ?

2007-06-11 05:10:10 · 6 answers · asked by John71 3

So, my A/C has been out for 2 weeks now. It would turn on then put out (at about 1/2 it's usual force) warm/room temp air. So, we called a repair company. The repair guy came the next day and cleaned the unit & added A TON of freon. (it took about 1 hour and he had to heat it up to get it in even though it was in the 80s outside?) Then, 2 hrs & $350 after he leaves, the A/C stops functioning. The next am, we call the co & reschedule. They no show for the appt. We call & they say they have no freon and we need more-no explanation as to why they didnt call us! I've called all day & keep getting a machine. So, I try my other phone line, then I get through on the first try-manager's not there, receptionist knows nothing. (coincidence?) My question is does the work they've done/not done sound right? Also, how long do I wait till I hire someone else & take them to small claims court to get my money back? Any ideas on how to get my $ back or them here? Please help it's hot out!

2007-06-11 04:58:30 · 6 answers · asked by Melicita 2