Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

I had to shut off my main water valve (the one before the meter in my basement) because I had a leaking faucet to which my washing machine was connected. I have no valve between the meter and the washing machine.

When I shut off the main line to make repairs to the washing machine faucet, I turned on the faucet in the bathroom sink.

After making the repairs and turning on the water at the main, all of my faucets, showers, etc are working except the faucet I left open during the repairs. It just drips when I turn it on.

What could the problem be? How can I fix it?
Thanks

2007-08-23 07:08:14 · 5 answers · asked by TheOtherGuy 2

2007-08-23 06:14:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My lawnmower hit a piece of lumber hiding in the deep grass & it stopped the blade suddenly. Now it has no power & dies frequently & adjusting the needle valve does no good. I'm told it might have sheared the key. There is a man who has a shop on wheels, but he charges $60 just to come out to the house. Would you say it is an 'easy', 'medium', or a 'big job'?

2007-08-23 06:13:37 · 4 answers · asked by ohappyday! 2

I mean I know what mold is and I even know how it is getting there, duct work running through the ceiling but all my maintenance dept keeps doing is changing out the tiles!!!!!

2007-08-23 05:36:24 · 0 answers · asked by CMARTIN 1

supply & fit . board & skim by the m2 & fit only board & skim per m2 have always priced the job not done it this way .. all help and advice would be much appreciated ta

2007-08-23 05:09:45 · 3 answers · asked by doug a 1

Mine is about 3 years old and typically pushes water out about once per hour. Lately, with all of the rain in our area, it has been working overtime, running about 10 times per hour.

Should I be considering the purchase of a replacement?
Thanks.

2007-08-23 02:29:16 · 5 answers · asked by Stupid Flanders 7

It leaks on the bottom on the right side. I don't have an ice maker or water dispenser, so I don't think there is a water line going to it that could be leaking. My freezer is fine, no defrosting needed and there is no condensation on the inside or outside of the fridge. The puddle (which there is a new one everyday no matter how much I clean it up) seems to be a brownish color and I'm confused! Any suggestions or similar problems?

2007-08-23 02:00:57 · 11 answers · asked by kendrafer25 3

Does anyone know what the grey stuff is that you paint onto a flat roof on the epoxy resin system. What is it called and where can you buy it?

2007-08-23 00:47:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 00:36:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I cut a in-used water supply copper pipe and make a joint through welding with new section of copper pipe.

2007-08-22 21:32:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Several months ago I noticed my water pressure dropped, But thought I was imagining things. Then when I was watering my lawn my neighbor came out to water hers, and as soon as she turned hers on, my water pressure dropped. Now my water pressure has dropped some more and I am curious as to what could be causing this and some ways to figure out what the issue is. Thanks in advance for any advice. By the way I have city water, if this matters.

2007-08-22 20:05:22 · 6 answers · asked by Joey's Girl 2

The model 2106 will not fit. it needs the model 2006.

2007-08-22 17:54:11 · 2 answers · asked by bnsfdoug 1

I have well water at my home and I was told I should purge it every couple of years. How do I do it?

2007-08-22 17:49:14 · 5 answers · asked by Jaim Jaim 5

When we lived in an apartment it seemed like I hit this steel stud everytime I would try to hang pictures with a nail. Eventually, after hammering for 5 or 6 times, I will finally get sheetrock that I can hammer the nail into. We just purchased a brand new home and these homes are made from a steel frame. I am running into the same issue when trying to hammer the nail, except it seems like the nail is springing back out the hole.

How can I tell right off the bat, a good place to hang my pictures WITHOUT putting a million holes in the wall?

2007-08-22 17:34:03 · 9 answers · asked by Hoping he will bless me with #1 4

How to get in touch with or anyone's experience with these straps would be appreciated. Thanks.

2007-08-22 16:35:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it a hard field to get into?

2007-08-22 16:32:11 · 3 answers · asked by Big D 3

My toilet has been running for over a week. I replaced the flapper so that is not the issue. Any idea what else could be causing it?

2007-08-22 15:11:56 · 6 answers · asked by Javisst 2

I think it's called an element, whatever the redhot thing on the bottom on the inside is called?

2007-08-22 14:46:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anon1 2

I live in North Carolina and my ac unit was frozen from the house to the unit. Now it is almost unfrozen and can I turn it back on for the night. Most of the parts are new so I don't get it. Thanks.

2007-08-22 14:05:54 · 6 answers · asked by Suzy Q 1

household appliances are those like TVs, VCRS, etc, etc
and no exterior damage was done

2007-08-22 13:37:59 · 5 answers · asked by jdak34 3

It has worked fine in the past, was mowing, then is stopped and wouldn't restart. Added some oil, full gas tank, checked the spark plug, it's a TORO and it's only a year old, nothing seems to be clogged, I tried waiting 30 minutes and no luck, any ideas??

2007-08-22 13:16:14 · 8 answers · asked by dalmatianguy2002 2

The pilot used to turn off so i was instructed to remove the Anode rod from the flue pipe. Now the flue pipe gets too hot. What do I do?

2007-08-22 11:53:52 · 6 answers · asked by niruja03 1

throughout the house, i'd get hypothermia if i tried to shower. What could be the problem with the hot water heater?

2007-08-22 10:46:02 · 8 answers · asked by Lazarus Cadaver 3

2007-08-22 10:01:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ve recently painted my room and even after 3 weeks of continuous ventilation the air coming out of the AC unit is terrible!!! The room smells OK, however the AC terribly. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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2007-08-22 10:01:11 · 3 answers · asked by Problem?? 1

2007-08-22 08:59:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an old cottage with three chimneys the smoke from one comes outof all three only one is used and i want to install a wood burner in another fireplace so one open and one bloced as of now

2007-08-22 08:50:32 · 8 answers · asked by pasty 1

My basement flooded a couple of days ago (nothing upstairs got wet) & now my whole house feels damp carpets, beds, blankets & pillows. Why is this?

2007-08-22 08:31:43 · 7 answers · asked by confused 2

I have one breaker that controls 3 overhead lights, and 3 outlets. All of a sudden, 2 overheads, and 1 outlet don't work. (They would be the ones furthest from the breaker) Nothing has been changed. Checked the wirenuts for anything loose, but they are OK. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thank you so much

2007-08-22 07:06:57 · 4 answers · asked by wellaem 6

Our house is new construction from three years ago. We have an outdoor air conditioning unit. Everything was fine until the other day. We've been having very dry conditions in our area and then it started pouring rain and that's when my boyfriend notice about an inch of ice around the pipe connecting to the house. The air conditioner hasn't cooled our house since and it's burning hot in here... help!
I'd like any information on what the problem is and also a quick fix without calling a repairman. Thanks.

2007-08-22 07:06:01 · 9 answers · asked by blue eyes 2