Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

I have an Intex pop-up pool. Most of the manuals that came with it say to backwash the pool filter, but none of them say how to.

2007-07-14 03:49:43 · 4 answers · asked by i_am_nachoman 1

2007-07-14 03:13:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our fire place was working fine an now it is clogging up.

So im wondering if there is anything on the market that works or if putting like kerosene or petrol in there would give it a clean out?
Thanks

2007-07-14 02:18:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to move my dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge outside into a tent type conservatory. They will be kept in a covered area, always protected from the elements - but they will be continuously exposed to outdoor temperatures in the UK climate. Is this a good idea or could the weather damage them?

2007-07-14 01:20:56 · 5 answers · asked by Hamza 2

My toilet wont flush on the first try but on the 2nd try it works out just fine. First try it starts to go, but then just fills up a little more with water. Then on the 2nd attempt it goes right down without issue. This is regardless of if there is or isnt any deposits in the toilet bowl hehe. ;) Any ideas?

2007-07-14 01:14:09 · 13 answers · asked by synapsediagram 2

We have a fire place with bats and birds living in the chimney. I was wondering if we could smoke them out but would it kill them in the chimney and we would smell their rotting bodies? Or would they leave before it killed them? Maybe a cleaner with a smell they dont like? We need them out to put a net on the top to prevent this from happening again. Any and all suggestions appreciated. Thank You.

2007-07-14 00:58:01 · 7 answers · asked by sherry b 1

We have just got a new washing machine and, whereas the old one leaked and did not get the Sanivite running, with the new machine running the Sanivite will not stop.

2007-07-13 22:39:41 · 3 answers · asked by roly 3

Last year I purchased a John Deer Js30 self propelled 21 inch mower with a 6.75 hp Briggs and Stratton motor. This year I noticed it misses when I first start up and it doesn't seem to have as much power or vacum power as it did last year. Short of changing the plug and filters, there doesn't seem to be a way to adujust carbureator.I even added the gas stabalizer in the cap as directed.
Any suggestion as to what else I can do? Why would I have a loss of power? I know taking it for service will probably cost big bucks and they'll just do the same. Any suggestions? Thanks.

2007-07-13 21:29:01 · 1 answers · asked by garrisonjj 1

Other than lead paint & wiring...?

2007-07-13 20:14:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its is leaking water from i think it is called the Diffuser it where the air flows behind the tempeture control ? Oh and its has some foam inside if that help any?

2007-07-13 19:58:39 · 1 answers · asked by Liteyes 7

One power outlet in my bathroom quit working about a month ago. Today I came home from work and my fridge was off, because that outlet has stopped working. The other outlets in the kitchen still work. The other outlets in the bathroom work too. I checked the wiring inside the outlet, everything is secure. I also removed the breaker cover and nothing is tripped or loose. What is the problem? None of the breakers have tripped in months, and I can't find anything else in the house that isn't working. Could an animal in the attic chew through that gauge wire? or is it the breaker? help!

2007-07-13 19:58:04 · 5 answers · asked by blunt smoka 1

2007-07-13 19:57:39 · 3 answers · asked by tito 1

2007-07-13 15:36:48 · 3 answers · asked by LoKale 2

2007-07-13 15:20:24 · 4 answers · asked by GF 2

Whenever i dim my remote controlled ceiling fan the light switch will buzz. but only when the light is dimmed. when the light is on full power, it doesnt buzz.

its not a loud buzz, i just noticed it today when walking by.

Is this normal????

2007-07-13 15:11:36 · 8 answers · asked by Catherine 3

2007-07-13 14:59:37 · 24 answers · asked by See Dee 1

Recently my doorbell keeps ringing by it self..Which is really strange, it takes me not even 2 seconds to look out the window, and no one is there...No one is pranking us trust me, and im not crazy, I live accross from a church...Umm whats going on, is it the wiring or something? please answer

2007-07-13 14:43:05 · 15 answers · asked by Raven X Tech 2

I've changed the filter and the water still tastes bad. I have a baking soda container in the fridge to take out some of the odors, but I think it might be getting to the water now. Help me out! The water is nasty!!

2007-07-13 14:33:26 · 10 answers · asked by gennerz 1

2007-07-13 14:31:41 · 5 answers · asked by Mike T 1

A key is inserted into a box and you turn the key to on or off this allows current to flow to the air conditioning. Great for hotels when clients leave the a/c on all day.

2007-07-13 14:30:27 · 4 answers · asked by bze vibes 1

roper dryer is about 1 1/2 year old it dryed a load of cloths then I pushed the start button and nothing. all the fuses in the fuse box are working and on. can ayone help.

2007-07-13 14:00:19 · 5 answers · asked by stupid me 1

Is there some sort of treatment you can apply to an older roof to prevent a moss buildup? I've made an offer on a house and the home inspection raised flags about the roof. The roof is about 13 years old with an expectancy of 15-18 years (WA state). We have requested the owner do repairs to the beat up shingles, but I'm curious if there is something that can be applied to combat the moss.

2007-07-13 12:11:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My door won't latch and it is because the strike plate is too low. How do I move the strike plate up?

2007-07-13 12:00:23 · 7 answers · asked by DiNoto 1

will also replace filter which luckily, I have on hand. Thanks!

2007-07-13 11:18:19 · 4 answers · asked by Janji 3

2007-07-13 10:35:49 · 7 answers · asked by Special20 1

2007-07-13 10:30:39 · 3 answers · asked by paceywitter 1

I have a digital clock that was made in 1991 and it keeps terrible time. In two weeks it will be at least 10 minutes fast. Is there anything I can do to make it keep better time other than reset it every couple of days?

2007-07-13 10:12:14 · 2 answers · asked by Hannah-Bear 3

2007-07-13 10:06:38 · 5 answers · asked by George W 1

Last year, the house we live in was required to give up its septic tank and hook into the new city sewers (we already had city water). My hubby and I did not own the house yet, so the old owner had the sewer hooked up. I wanted one of those thingies put in the line that keeps the sewer from backing up into the house (prevents flooding). But the old owner didn't have it done.

Now we own the house and are responsible for everything. I have been through a flood before (caused by backed up sewers) and I never want to go through that again. It would devastate our lives. We aren't in a flood-prone area, so my only worry is that sewer line. Should I pay to have the line dug up and one of those thingies installed? I know it costs about $75, but the labor would be a killer!

Any thoughts on this?

2007-07-13 09:18:31 · 6 answers · asked by searching_please 6

I Ask about buying a trailer and was informed on the spot they are not called trailors but mobile homes, and that he did not appreciate me saying that. I then I explained my thoughts on the matter,which then he walked/stomped away. WOW! --In the first place i consider anything that has wheels, moves down the road and has and a tongue with 2 rails that has a load on top and that is attached behind a vehicle to be a trailor- and to add to that it would be a house not a home, until it is occupied by people.Which i said to him it should be called a trailor house( which helped him stomp a little faster) And once it has been set up and moved into, I would say you could call it a mobile home, Which to me means it can be moved if need be without tearing it down. Could anybody get me the correct word or answer for this?

2007-07-13 09:04:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous